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Nicholas II / Re: Chemical Weapons, The Hague and Nicholas II
Yes, you both make good points. It wasn't much later that the grim horrors of WWI took place, but I still admire opening up the concept of nations meeting all at the same time, rather than following only the traditional path of embassies/ambassadors, etc. And you are right, if I understood correctly, about the successors to the Revolution in Russia partnering with oppressive regimes.
I have read that the mustard gas was horrific when one's exposure was severe enough; pain from burned skin, throat, and sometimes a very slow death. But you are right that modern technology has intensified the lethal effects of chemical weapons.
Yes, you are also right that there is no direct connection between Nicholas and the League of Nations or the UN. But I believe that the creation of the Hague was an important statement on the value of speaking out conflicts and creating codes of warfare between nations, some of which we finally began to respect (like the treatment of prisoners.)
The Hague also has a personal connection for me and for Russia. When we adopted our 2 Russian boys, we had to comply with laws created in a Hague convention; those laws were designed to protect the kids. On our end, we had to submit regular reports regarding the boys' progress, attachment and general welfare. And this is what diplomacy does well, connecting citizens of different countries into a system to promote peace and fair behavior.
Nicholas II / Chemical Weapons, The Hague and Nicholas II
The current problem with chemical weapons in Syria has me thinking about early legislation against the use of these gases. Nicholas II called on European leaders to convene and discuss military issues, with an emphasis on the huge resources spent on the military that can impoverish a nation. They convened for the 1st time in 1899 in The Hague. At this first convention the nations agreed on a number of restrictions in war, banning the use of exploding bullets and yes, chemical weapons. More specifically, they banned the use of "asphyxiating gases' delivered in projectiles. I think that it is important for the modern world to understand that leaders have been trying to forbid the use of these gases; if we consider the long timeline, we have a responsibility to continue the work of the past, using diplomacy as was done at the Hague. I also think that we need to give credit to Nicholas II for initiating these conventions, which took some courage; he risked the disdain of other royals, but created a lasting legacy that led to the League of Nations and later, the United Nations.
Nicholas II / Re: A Yardstick for Nicholas II
Very interesting discussion you all had a while ago! If anyone is still reading, I would only add that we have to make a different yardstick for different time periods -- to calibrate the difficulty of a Tsar or Tsaritsa's job against the hurdles of his/her reign. If I were to do this, I would make Nicholas II's yardstick 'handicapped' so to speak by the biggest challenge Russia had faced for centuries, in my opinion: the Industrial Revolution. He was Tsar at the apex of this (in Imperial Russia) which meant that some problems his father and grandfather faced were much more deeply entrenched, more serious and widespread during his reign. For instance, Nicholas faced huge increases in city populations; St. Petersburg's population nearly tripled from Alexander II's reign to Nicholas II's reign! Think how disruptive this must have been; people moved from farm to factories and faced the grimness of city life, the physical risks of factory work, the facile spread of disease in fast-developing cities, and the relative ease of the spread of Socialist thought in concentrated, poor and discontented city populations.
My yardstick for Nicholas II is very simple: I'm the yardstick. I could not have done any better.
So his real accomplishment is this: how did he retain his good-natured spirit, his kindness and loving temperament, and not become cynical and hardened? By that yardstick he is a truly exceptional man.
Rulers Prior to Nicholas II / Alexander II, assassination attempts/ Pictures at an Exhibition
Can anyone tell me some specifics about the attempted assassinations upon Alexander II? Here's why I ask: there is a famous symphonic piece/piano piece called "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky based upon the paintings of Viktor Hartmann. The final movement of this piece is overwhelmingly strong and beautiful and it depicts a huge "Gate" design to the city of Kiev that was proposed to celebrate Alexander II's escape from assassination in Kiev in 1866. If you listen to the piece you can envision how grand the building would have been, and google Hartmann's painting and you'll see it would have been fantastic, with the central portion resembling a medieval Russian warrior's helmet. Anyway, I digress. Hartmann's drawing of this Gate was entered into a competition, but no building was ever built even though I think the Russian government had sponsored a competition. When you read program notes they sometimes scoff at the idea that Hartmann's Gate was not constructed and that Alexander II never carried through on his intention to build a monument celebrating his escape. But I suspect there is more to the story. I am wondering if in between 1866 and 1879 there were other, smaller assassination attempts that made the Tsar reconsider the idea that he had really escaped death, and that he was still at great risk. If you get a chance to listen to it, do; since we all know what happened to Alexander II in the end, it makes the majestic sweep of the music deeply moving. Thanks for any information you have. (Naslednik)
Russian Noble Families / Re: Help with Countess Natalia Sheremetyeva Obreskova? Friend of Chopin.
How interesting. I always thought that Chopin was unhappy with the amount of power that Russia had over Poland. (Isn't that what he expresses in the Revolutionary Etude?) So I wonder what his friendship was like with this Russian noblewoman. Does anyone know?
Nicholas II / Re: Nicholas and his father
I ask this question innocently: where is the proof that Alexander III was disappointed in Nicholas? This is the generally accepted view, and yet it seems as if I've seen little proof.
I don't accept Witte's testimony because when you look at the entirety of his Memoirs you see what baggage Witte had in his relationship with Nicholas (well, his wife, actually). So his perspective seems questionable. Witte does talk about how extremely animated and wild Nicky and Gyorgy were as boys (he watched them at a train station) which speaks well of the boys' lack of fear for their father's potential reprisals.
Marie Feodorovna / Re: Empress Marie Feodorovna - discussion and pictures, Part III
Minnie's first fiancee, Nixa, described her eyes as "kind, intelligent, animated."
And here Dr. Malcolm Grow, the American surgeon who joined the Russian Army in WWI, described Nicholas' eyes:
"He had large dark eyes---the kindest eyes I have ever seen" (I always like the fact that he wrote this before Nicholas was killed, so you know Grow's memory wasn't tainted by historical events)
Perhaps mother and son did have similar eyes.
Alexandra Feodorovna / Re: Assassination attempt in 1916
Michael was only a heartbeat and a hemorrhage away from the throne in 1912 when he lied to his brother. He wasn't a coward, but I seriously question his self-discipline and his fidelity to Nicholas (and MF).
Nicholas II / Re: Do you agree with Winston Churchill's summary of Nicholas?
James, interesting quotes from the rest of Churchill's books. The one about "all sorts of Russians made the revolution" touches upon 1 reason I defend Nicholas: if people stay addicted to the idea that Nicholas' incompetence, weakness, stupidity, etc. caused the Revolution, then we will never see all the forces that brought it about, in balance. Balance is the key word. For to replace a 'tyrant' with a democratic leader and expect democracy is foolish. Democracy is a structure built over time. And being a citizen of a democracy is a learned responsibility. I fear that Russia will be doomed to repeat the failed experiment over and over until some of these elements are accepted. (Although I admit that progress is so difficult in the current oligarchy).
Alexandra Feodorovna / Did Alexandra regret renouncing her Lutheran faith?
I have often wondered if there is any record of Alexandra expressing regret over changing her faith. Of course, she loved her husband and children, but with Alexander III's early demise, her own troubles conceiving a son, and Alexei's suffering, I wonder if she felt that God was punishing her for her switch of faith. Her letters to Nicholas in October 1893 so clearly lay out her perceived path of suffering if she did renounce Lutheranism. She even told him it would be difficult for them to be happy together if God didn't bless their (Orthodox) marriage.
Oh, I'm not arguing that the war was wise. But Japan had a war in China 1894-5 with lots of casualities, and this was destabilizing. Then there was the surprise attack on Port Arthur....The US did consider Pearl Harbor provokative. Anyway, way off topic, sorry!
My, Selencia, that was an easy little wrap-up! I disagree with your general perspective which looks too much from a modern standpoint. His decisions were grounded in his deep faith, which many of us can barely fathom. But Nicholas was not the only man in Russia who believed in a connection between Tsar and God.
The Renaissance? Read his diary -- he loved music in particular, also literature, history, languages, technology -- he was an enlightened man. Yet you would say that if a man doubts the capacity for Russia to withstand rapid change he therefore didn't recognize the Renaissance? Even knowing that that man, as a boy, had seen his liberal grandfather hunted down?
Yes, Japan was a mistake (but well provoked). Yes, the structure of the imperial gov't needed reform.
No, I agree more with the man who did the catastrophe of Gallipoli than I do with you. Churchill knew how hard it was to be a leader, how easy to make mistakes, how hard to see clearly in a chaotic world.
And who has proven to be the leader Russia wants -- even through change after change?
Forum Announcements / Re: Where do you come from?
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Forum Announcements / Siege/Blockade of Leningrad 70 years ago
Hi, I'm not sure where to post this subject-wise. But has anyone been thinking about or reading about the Siege of Leningrad, that began 70 years ago this month? We hear so little about it from the media, I think. I believe that this was Hitler's revenge for WW1, directed specifically at St. Petersburg as the seat of Imperial Russia. I'm reading "Pavlosk" (Suzanne Massie) and the intent to destroy the palaces is, well, shocking.
I have a 2 friends who survived the Blokade. One friend's grandfather performed the premiere of Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony during the siege. People died during rehearsals owing to the effort of playing! I have got to get him to tell me the whole story of getting this piece performed -- it was a defiant gesture on the part of the Leningraders.
Anybody else thinking about this?
Nicholas II / Re: Photos of Nicky in profile?
Does anyone think that he looks like Tsar Paul in profile? Massie says Nicholas avoided the profile because he felt he looked like Paul. I don't see the resemblance (eyes very different).


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Q: I moved three camellias that were four feet tall because I read it was good to transfer them in winter. Now the leaves are wilting and the white flowers are turning brown. Should I be concerned?
A: I was expecting to see a lot worse than this! The leaves are drooping a little bit but nothing that concerns me yet. I would pull off all of the flower buds. They consume energy that I would rather the camellia use to grow new roots.
Because this shrub is evergreen, it can lose lots of water on a windy day even if it's cold. But the process of moving them inevitably cut lots of water-absorbing roots. Continue to water often enough that the soil around the roots stays moist but not soggy.
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Three in ten Americans increased supplement use during pandemic
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Twenty-nine percent of Americans are taking more supplements today than they were before the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, bringing the percentage of U.S. supplement-takers to 76 percent, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Samueli Foundation.
Nearly two-thirds of those who increased supplement use (65 percent) cited a desire to enhance their overall immunity (57 percent) or protection from COVID-19 (36 percent) as reasons for the increase. Other common reasons for increasing supplement use were to take their health into their own hands (42 percent), improve their sleep (41 percent), and improve their mental health (34 percent).
More than half of Americans taking supplements (52 percent) mistakenly believe that most dietary supplements available for purchase have been deemed safe and effective by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to the June 2021 online survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults. Nearly one-third of supplement-takers (32 percent) believe that if a supplement could be dangerous, it would not be allowed to be sold in the U.S.
Fewer than half of Americans who use supplements (47 percent) say they consulted with their healthcare provider before use, despite national guidelines that strongly recommend doing so. Further, 46 percent of Americans currently taking prescription medications say they have not discussed with their health provider the potential interactions that supplements could have with their prescriptions. But the desire to speak to their physicians is there.
Four in five Americans said they would feel comfortable sharing which supplements they take with their healthcare provider (81 percent) and say it is important to tell their healthcare provider whether they are taking supplements (80 percent).
The survey also identified various barriers to discussing supplements with their healthcare providers. For example, 41 percent of those currently taking supplements said that it hasn't occurred to them to discuss their supplement use with their healthcare provider, including half of those ages 18-34 (49 percent). Additionally, 35 percent of all Americans said they don't think their healthcare provider is interested in whether they are taking supplements, 32 percent of Americans don't think their healthcare provider knows enough about supplements to advise them properly, and 26 percent of those currently taking supplements are worried that their healthcare provider will judge them based on the supplements they are taking.
Other findings from the survey showed further differences based on race and ethnicity. For example, 86 percent of White non-Hispanic Americans said they would be comfortable sharing which supplements they take with their healthcare provider, compared to only 67 percent of Hispanics and 75 percent of Blacks. Black (49 percent) and Hispanic (50 percent) supplement users were more likely than Whites (36 percent) to say that it hasn't occurred to them to discuss their supplement use with their healthcare provider. Additionally, more than 1 in 3 Hispanic adults (35 percent) said they worry that their healthcare provider will judge them based on the supplements they take, and 46 percent said they don't think their healthcare provider is interested compared to 31 percent of White adults.
"As more people begin taking supplements, we need to be sure that they have the information needed to make informed and healthy decisions," said Wayne Jonas, MD, executive director of Integrative Health Programs at Samueli Foundation, in a statement. "My obligation, as a physician, is to help patients understand which supplements can play a safe and effective part of their overall health and wellbeing goals. The good news is that patients are willing to discuss this topic, but it is up to providers to ask."
Editor's note: Click here for more information and ongoing COVID-19 updates for integrative healthcare professionals.
Katherine Shagoury is the editor of Integrative Practitioner. She brings a decade of experience creating and managing content for national healthcare audiences as a digital editor and professional journalist, including serving as managing editor for a popular medical billing and coding association and as a reporter for the Boston Globe, Boston.com, and USA Today. A certified personal trainer and nutrition coach with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a certified group fitness instructor with the Athletics and Fitness Association of America, a certified barre instructor, and a TRX qualified trainer, her passion for and commitment to healthy living fuels her enthusiasm for supporting the integrative healthcare community.
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Why the Experts Hate the Word 'Omnichannel' (and Other Lessons from REINVENT 2019)
Author: Grace Baldwin in Retail Trends & Research
November 5, 2019 October 15, 2020 • 5 read
On October 24th, 2019, we held our second edition of Omnia REINVENT at the Volkshotel in Amsterdam.
The day was inspiring, to say the least, and packed with information and insights about the current state of the retail industry, as well as where it's going in the future. The speaker lineup was first class, with main stage lectures from
Sander Roose, CEO of Omnia Retail
Nathan Johnstone, Chief Architect at Omnia Retail
Berend van Niekerk, Product Manager at Omnia Retail
Nicolas Kroeger, Associate Partner at Retail Capital Partners
Piet Coelewij, former CEO of Wehkamp, board member at DisplayData, and industry expert with experience at Amazon, Sonos, Philips, and more.
While there were many lessons learned throughout the day, in this post we'll sum up a few of the biggest takeaways.
1. Winners move fast
Sander Roose, CEO of Omnia, announced some exciting news from Omnia. As a company, we've sat on a treasure trove of 7 years of pricing information, and we've finally reached a point where we can access that data and uncover new retail trends.
One of the trends that Sander highlighted was the sheer speed at which the top players are moving. The "winners" in retail change their product prices frequently and across their entire assortments.
This has long been the case for the consumer electronics category, but other categories are catching up. The baby category, for example, only changed prices weekly on 18% of products in Q1 2017. That number has since grown to a whopping 25% of the assortment.
The beauty and health category also shows an upward trend since Q1 2017, but has been slower to accelerate than the baby category.
Thinking strategically
Sander's data also showed that winners think more strategically.
Take a look at the following slide. At first glance, both winners and all other competitors in the market appear to have the same distribution in price ratio. This measurement is across all products within an assortment.
But these graphs are deceiving. When you drill down further, you find that the winners actually drive profit on products with a lower price point (less than €20).
The same winners are then extra aggressive on products that are more than €300.
"Whatever you do, do it now"
Sander's data was powerful, and the sentiment was echoed by Piet Coelewij when he said, "Whatever you do, do it now. Move fast before it's too late."
2. The big guys "are going bricks"
Piet Coelewij, our mainstage keynote speaker, believes that retail is in the fourth phase of innovation: as he so aptly put it, "The big guys are going 'bricks.'"
This is no surprise. If you work in retail or e-commerce, you've known about "omnichannel" for the last few years. And when Amazon purchased Whole Foods grocery stores back in 2017 for USD $13.7 billion, there was widespread curiosity about how the online retailer would use a grocery chain to sell more. Now, this practice is commonplace. Amazon has even opened its own standalone stores in several areas of the United States.
The retail giants capitalize on these stores in unexpected ways. These stores are not just another point-of-sale for customers, nor are they simply a pick-up point for pre-ordered packages.
Rather, these stores allow Amazon another way to interact with consumers and build a brand reputation - and gather data about their target market while they're at it.
Amazon — and other large global retailers — are following the same logic that many of the world's largest brands are following: the most competitive advantage lies with the company who has the closest direct connection to consumers...and who can act on the data they gather from those consumers.
3. Big data is booming
The increased number of pure players who are adopting omnichannel strategies to gather more consumer data illustrates the third lesson from REINVENT perfectly: big data is the most valuable asset to retail.
One of the recurring themes at REINVENT this year was the power of data, which was a core topic for almost every presentation. This is for a good reason: there are now more ways than imaginable to collect consumer data, and that data is what sets the winners and the losers apart.
Why? Because that data unlocks the consumer market in new ways. When you know who your consumers are in all areas of their lives, you can create better strategies to sell products to the relevant target audience.
The need for data is so pervasive that it's sparked the biggest brands in the world to open up direct connections with consumers. The brand-to-consumer channel is growing rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down.
There is a plethora of data that can be an asset to your business. Some metrics to consider include:
Product price elasticity, which will help you sell products throughout the day, week, month, and year
Historical shopping data to build better promotions based on previous trends (which is especially helpful around the holiday season)
Competitor price information so you can respond to the market
Consumer preferences from purchase data and reviews to help you improve your products or promotion
This list is by no means exhaustive, but it shows just how far data can go in your company.
4. The experts hate the word "omnichannel"
Both Piet and Nicolas agreed - they hate the word "omnichannel," but continue to use it because everyone understands it.
Both experts argued the term simply didn't cover what they expect the future of retail to look like. At its core, the word "omnichannel" facilitates the idea that there will still be separate retail "channels" in the future.
Nicolas and Piet imagine a retail future where user experience is seamless and there is virtually no distinction between on- and offline experiences. Instead, the two domains will combine into one holistic store that consumers can access at all times.
Nicolas mentioned the Nike+ SNKRS app as a shining example. The app effectively moves the buying experience for Nike beyond the walls of its brick-and-mortar store, merging the on- and offline worlds into one singular experience.
Nicolas mentioned a promotion where runners could go to Central Park, run around the park three times and record the run in their Nike app, then get the chance to buy a certain type of Nike shoe after completing the challenge.
Nike has been doing this already for a few years. In 2017, Nike held an event in Washington Square Park in New York that drew a sizable crowd, with each attendee holding their smartphone at the ready. As reported by Mashable:
The company has joined the growing world of sneaker apps that use tech to sell shoes in an unconventional way (Adidas and Foot Locker both have experimented with apps, to varying degrees of success). On this day, it was a pair of limited PSNY x Air Jordan 12s, dressed in a wheat brown color from top to sole. About a week earlier, Nike had teased the release of the shoe and alerted patrons that they'd only be available through its new Nike+ SNKRS app in a specific location at a specific time of day. There was no other way to get it. You had to either be in one of three designated locations when the shoe dropped or you were out of luck.
The tactic works well, and drives engagement with consumers in an exciting, fresh way. Not only does Nike sell a limited type of shoe to avid fans, but the company generates great press with it and gathers unique insights about its target base in the process.
REINVENT 2019 was packed to the brim with insightful, data-driven information, and one blog post can't begin to cover all the insights. Retail is at a critical junction as it heads into the fourth wave of innovation, and it's an exciting time to see where the market goes.
If you'd like to see the presentations from each of the speakers, feel free to view PDFs of each slide on this page. We'll also cover each topic more thoroughly in the coming months.
Curious to see what REINVENT was like? Check out the aftermovie below.


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<--here is the reason i can't type much.
or type well. or use capital letters.
but this is a vast improvement over the first cast i was in, which included a sling. that meant i was totally one-handed. with this cast, i can cheat a little. not much.
in yesterday's post i discussed how i ran amok with the tangle peanuckle, which was this week's diva challenge. see that post for the details and result.
well...! one of the other participants, susie ngamsuwan, also ran amok, only much more effectively. not only did she produce two gorgeous tiles, but she came up with an easier way of drawing the same tangle. so creative. see her work and her step-out here. it's so worth reading--and check out the rest of her blog! fabulous.
on the left side of the tile i tried drawing it according to molly's original instructions (molly came up with the pattern), but did it very large. i liked it ok, but got lost near the end and had to fudge some embellishments.
on the upper right of the tile i tried it again, very small, but used susie ng's instructions. easy! not only did i not get lost but i experimented with the 'join' between the peas. i liked the effect.
i threw in a couple of mooka and then tried it a 3rd time, using susie's instructions, on the bottom of the tile, and this time fooled around with an inner spiral on the peas. once again, i never got lost and it was fun to draw.
thanks, susie! you're so clever. i'll actually be using this tangle now.
I couldn't resist. I had to jump over to your place and check...maybe, just maybe, she put something up already. AND YOU DID. Wow! I love those little Hershey's. BEAUTIFUL!!!! And the fun ovals, yes, you said new doors opened up. Thank you so much for trying and showing us your different approach result tile and your very kind written post. Now all you have to do is relax and your cast will be off in no time.
May I ask, how did you get your wrist so badly broken? I may have missed the accident report post, all I remember is something about "5 days ago...". No more misses: just signed up for your newsletter.
hi susie, thanks! your version makes much more sense to me. i will probably never love this tangle BUT, until i experiment more with it, how will i know? i will continue to try it both ways and see what emerges.
the break: you didn't miss anything...i never told the "how," which is kind of boring. tripped & fell on a dark stairway landing. the irony was that i had gone to the location to rent a new art studio (i had jus relocated), had just paid the first month's rent, and was going up to check out the lighting one more time before moving in. needless to say, i'm still paying rent and still haven\t been able to move in!
however i'm getting lots of reading done and getting much better at typing one-handed. ha! and...obviously, this isn't permanent.
thanks for all your comments and your encouragement.
i'll be following your blog also, now that i've discovered it.
Isn't it great that tangles can be deconstructed in more than one way? Glad you found this way easier! Very nicely done!


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Q: Django: 'unicode' object has no attribute 'year'. What format date/time do I need? I'm getting 'unicode' object has no attribute 'year' error from the timesince filter in django. It was working fine previously with strings in this format: "2013-06-20". However I've now updated the string to include an time element: "2013-06-20T11:20:05.499274" causing this error.
What format do I need to give it to handle the time element? Or do I need to do some extra processing in the view?

A: The timesince filter only accepts dates, not date and time combinations. It displays the time difference from the current time (or optionally, a passed in date to compare with).
In your view, parse that string to its date component only. If it you already have it as a datetime object, simply call .date() on it to get the date part.
If you have it as a string:
fmt = "%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.%f"
date_only = datetime.strptime("2013-06-20T11:20:05.499274", fmt).date()

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In the UK, babies born to women with diabetes have four times the background abnormality rate of those born to women without diabetes.
Dr Katharine Morrison's article was judged 'highly commended' in our clinical writing competition.
In Professor Lois Jovanovich's clinic in Santa Barbara in the US, the rate for babies of mothers with diabetes is the same as in the general population. She encourages patients to eat a restricted carbohydrate diet of 90-135g a day. She uses this and other techniques to maintain blood sugars as normal as possible in pre-pregnancy and pregnancy. You would think that pregnancy centres in the UK would be keen to try this out – but they aren't.
The complications of diabetes exact a terrible toll on patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The landmark Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)1 showed the higher the blood sugars, the faster complications develop.
High post-prandial blood sugars not only cause glycaemic-related damage, but set off an inflammatory cascade that causes endothelial damage and cancer. Post-meal blood sugars can be reduced if a restricted carbohydrate diet is adopted. Long-term adherence and prevention of complications can be achieved. Some complications can even be reversed. So why don't diabetes clinics throughout the UK promote the restricted-carb diet for their patients?
The DCCT trial showed adolescent patients with type 1 diabetes had three times as many hypos as adult patients, despite having an average HbA1c of 8% compared with the adult group average of 7%. Some US endocrinologists encourage their adolescent patients to follow a restricted-carb diet so that they can safely reduce their blood sugar. So why aren't adolescent diabetes clinics in the UK exploring this option with their patients?
We are still waiting for evidence that saturated fat causes heart disease. But as the fat content of our diets has decreased over the last 20 years, the carbohydrate intake has zoomed, and we have seen a massive rise in obesity and its related illnesses.
Every day we hear how the NHS is in financial crisis. A patient with diabetes who has complications costs the NHS nine times more than a well-controlled patient without complications. All the features of metabolic syndrome can be reversed by a low carb/high fat/moderate protein diet. This saves money on drugs and other treatments too. What are the economic and personal costs of failing to give women with diabetes the dietary information to reduce their risk of having a deformed or dead baby?
If any one macronutrient deserves the blame for the obesity crisis and poor diabetic control, it is surely carbohydrates rather than fats. Sugars and starch all end up raising the blood sugar pretty quickly after a meal. Although patients with diabetes are advised to reduce sugars to some extent, the same advice is not given to restrict starch. Diabetes UK tells patients to base every meal around starch. In the patient's interest? I don't think so.


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The Press-Register's June 24 editorial, "Alabama needs to flee 'tort purgatory,"' is a continuation of an unjustified and inaccurate assault on Alabama's civil justice system. The editorial concludes that Alabama's courts remain a "most inhospitable place for business" based on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's so-called ranking of state liability systems.
--The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., is America's biggest corporate lobbying organization. It is a front group funded by oil, drug, insurance and tobacco companies, among others.
The U.S. Chamber is clearly distinguishable from local chambers of commerce, which are great resources for small businesses and for growing local economies.
--The U.S. Chamber's own pollster admitted that there is no way to measure the fairness of any state's legal system.
--The U.S. Chamber only surveys corporate defense lawyers employed by companies with $100 million or more in annual revenues.
Yes, the U.S. Chamber's poll is based on responses from the same lawyers who work every day defending and protecting large corporations like Exxon and Enron, even after they have been caught breaking the law. No local attorneys, judges or members of the media are ever surveyed.
It becomes still clearer just how meaningless the U.S. Chamber's state rankings are when one compares it with other state rankings. Some states that chronically rank at the bottom of the U.S. Chamber's poll are cited by other credible sources as great places to do business.
These include Alabama, Texas, South Carolina and Florida––all named among the most desirable business climates in Site Selection magazine's ranking, which surveys corporate executives. Moreover, Alabama, South Carolina and Florida––all in the bottom 25 percent of the U.S. Chamber's poll––made the Pollina Corporate Top 10 Pro-Business States list.
So what gives? The purpose of the U.S. Chamber's bogus study is to pressure state legislators to tilt the playing field even more radically toward the interest of big corporations.
Civil justice attorneys work to make sure any person who is injured by the misconduct and negligence of others can get justice in the courtroom, even when taking on the most powerful interests.
This is more important now than ever because the drug, insurance and oil industries, along with other large corporations, dominate our political process and thus, people cannot depend on the political system to hold corporations accountable.
When corporations and their CEOs act irresponsibly by producing products that are unsafe, by delaying or refusing to pay fair and just insurance claims, and by polluting our environment, the only resort for Americans to hold them accountable is in our courts.
The fallacy in the June 24 editorial is its blind acceptance as truth a poll of corporate lawyers on their opinion of state justice systems.
The U.S. Chamber's agenda is not surprising. What is surprising is that our local paper, through its editorials, continues to partner with such anti-consumer groups in the spreading of this deception.
Editor's note: Toby Brown is a partner in the Mobile law firm Cunningham Bounds, and is also president-elect of the Alabama Association for Justice.


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Sanders Went Into Super Tuesday On Top But It Was Biden's Night
Published March 4, 2020 at 4:35 AM AKST
The results from the Super Tuesday primaries are in, and the race for the Democratic nomination is, in some ways, looking a little clearer. A few minutes ago, Michael Bloomberg announced he was dropping out of the race after a poor showing last night. He's endorsing Joe Biden, who did well yesterday. Biden won nine states, including Texas.
JOE BIDEN: I'm here to report we are very much alive.
(CHEERING)
BIDEN: And make no mistake about it; this campaign will send Donald Trump packing.
KING: Bernie Sanders won California and three other states. Speaking last night, Sanders said to his supporters, I tell you in absolutely confidence, we are going to win the Democratic nomination. That is looking harder for Sanders now.
Joining me is California Congressman Ro Khanna. He's the national co-chair of the Sanders campaign.
Good morning, sir.
RO KHANNA: Good morning.
KING: So I talked to you earlier this morning a few hours ago, before the announcement from Michael Bloomberg that he was dropping out. Do you feel like the hits just keep on coming today?
KHANNA: No, it was expected. I mean, Michael Bloomberg's campaign showed that money can't buy votes in this country for a presidential election. But he had made it clear that he was going to support the moderate, so I don't think it's going to have much impact on the actual race. We have to focus on getting our message out in Michigan and the states that are upcoming.
KING: Money does impact races, though. We know that. It's a fact. And Bloomberg pumped a ton of money into this race. He has now essentially said, I am out of the race; my money, though, is still in it, and I'm endorsing Joe Biden. That seems like a real problem for Bernie Sanders. Michael Bloomberg, I need not remind you, is a billionaire.
KHANNA: Well, I believe that Michael Bloomberg has said that he would spend money to defeat Donald Trump. I would be very surprised and disappointed if he starts spending money to attack Bernie Sanders. To his credit, he has not done that so far. And I think he is going to focus on what we need to do to unify this party. Whether Bernie Sanders or Joe Biden is the nominee, they're going to need the other person's supporters to defeat Donald Trump. And I don't think that Michael Bloomberg would want to be attacking either of them.
KING: Senator Sanders, in many ways - in some ways, had a disappointing night last night. There were places like Texas, Minnesota, Massachusetts where he was expected to do better than he did. What do you think happened?
KHANNA: Well, I would actually push back on the idea that he didn't have a good night. I mean, remember; in 2016, he lost Texas by 30 points to Hillary Clinton, and he was within a few points of Joe Biden. So he is expanding his coalition. He won, overwhelmingly, Latino voters. And there's no path to beating Donald Trump without huge turnout with Latino voters.
But, look; I give Vice President Biden credit for a strong night. I think he was a two-term vice president to the most popular president, Barack Obama, in recent democratic history. And so I think that's what played to his advantage. And we need to just continue to get our message out. We know our policies are more popular. We know we have a working-class, young, Latino coalition. And we need to make sure that we can win on that.
KING: What states are you targeting at this point? What's big coming up for the Sanders campaign?
KHANNA: We are going to be focused on Michigan - we won Michigan in '16; we can win Michigan again - and then the Midwest, in places like Illinois and Ohio, where they have faced deindustrialization. Bernie Sanders has a pro-union method, a pro-jobs method, and I think that will resonate.
KING: Congressman Ro Khanna of California - he's the national co-chair of the Sanders campaign. And we thank him so much for his time.
KHANNA: Thank you for having me on. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Q: add spacing between matPrefix and matInput I want to add some spacing in between the matPrefix and matInput of mat-form-field in angular. How can I targed them in css?

here's my code:
.html:
<mat-form-field appearance="outline">
     <mat-label>Username</mat-label>
     <input matInput required>
     <mat-icon>person</mat-icon>
</mat-form-field>

css:
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color: rgb(0,0,0,0.45);
margin-right: 20px;
}

As you can see, I tried adding class and then selecting the matPrefix with a class, it works fine with left margin, but now with right margin.

A: If you want to give a margin in input field. you need to reduce the input width. I have added class="username"
<mat-form-field appearance="outline">
   <mat-label>Username</mat-label>
   <input matInput class="username" required />
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</mat-form-field>

.username {
  width: 90%;
}

A: I faced the same issue and the below CSS fixed the issue for me
 ::ng-deep .mat-form-field-infix {
      padding-left: 10px;
 }

A: You can modify mat-form-field-prefix class with:
::ng-deep .mat-form-field-prefix {
  margin-right: 20px;
}

or assign a class to your mat-form-field first and use:
.example-class ::ng-deep .mat-form-field-prefix {
  margin-right: 20px;
}


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Finally, the snow has all melted and spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming, grass is growing, and the Magnolia tree is looking magnificent. Springtime also means lots of new projects around camp! We're putting in new windows in the barn, starting up our garden, and laying the foundation for the new Buckhorn.
It's hard to believe that in a few weeks, counselors and staff will start trickling in to get camp ready for our first session. Lots of painting projects, clearing trails, and getting cabins ready for campers. And before we know it, arrival day will be upon us! We can't wait to see what this summer has in store!


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Israeli Startup enters the "Future Mobility Incubator" at the Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden
Volkswagen supports innovative business ideas for future mobility. A young founder team was selected at the EcoMotion international mobility fair in Tel Aviv, Israel for the startup programme in the Future Mobility incubator at die Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden: the Make My Day startup was chosen as the victor following a pitch competition. The startup is developing an innovative app, a kind of personal assistant for your car which looks for the optimal route for the driver, the optimised charging for electric vehicles and integrates necessary daily shopping into the route planning. The user will save time and money with Make My Day.
Up in the air – Volkswagen Motorsport breaking new technological ground with the aerodynamics of the I.D. R Pikes Peak
At first glance, it is clear to see that the I.D. R Pikes Peak has been developed for extreme conditions. The aerodynamic aspect of Volkswagen's first fully-electric racing car is also uncompromisingly designed to tackle the most famous hill climb in the world. "The start line is located at an altitude of almost 2,900 metres, with the finish at 4,300 metres above sea level. The low air pressure up there means that the aerodynamic conditions are different to those at a racetrack on flat land," explains François-Xavier Demaison, Technical Director at Volkswagen Motorsport and the man responsible for developing the I.D. R Pikes Peak as project manager.
World première at the GTI meeting: the new Golf GTI TCR Concept unveiled at Wörthersee
A new chapter of Golf GTI history has begun: With the world première of the 290 PS strong Golf GTI TCR Concept, Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Board Member for Sales, has unveiled the road version of the racing car of the international TCR series of the same name. The première took place today at the legendary GTI meeting at Reifnitz am Wörthersee, Austria. Jürgen Stackmann: "At the moment, the Golf GTI TCR Concept – an athlete derived from racing sport – is a study. But at the end of the year, we want to make this GTI vision come true."
Fit for the future — training at Volkswagen with iPads, online learning, teamwork and augmented reality
Vocational training at Volkswagen has a firm foundation for the future but will continue to change considerably over the next few years. This is the conclusion of the first "Future Training Forum" for all plants which has now been held in Wolfsburg. The main focus of the conference was on best-practice examples as well as discussions concerning future topics such as digitalization and networking, present and future learning environments, the role of instructors and the new skills of apprentices.
Annual General Meeting: The Volkswagen Group is stepping up the pace of its transformation
After a very successful year in 2017 and a strong start to the current year, the Volkswagen Group is stepping up the pace of its comprehensive realignment under the leadership of its new CEO, Dr. Herbert Diess. "The Volkswagen Group is in robust shape in both operational and financial terms. Our strategy is gaining traction. We are systematically tackling the major automotive issues of the future. However, the longest part of our journey still lies ahead. The crucial years in our transformation have yet to come," Diess said at the Annual General Meeting of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft in Berlin. As the speed of change in the auto industry continues to accelerate, the Volkswagen Group's realignment based on Strategy 2025 must gather even greater momentum, Diess added.
Volkswagen presents progressive hybrid, natural gas and diesel systems at the Vienna Motor Symposium
Volkswagen will be enhancing its model range by an innovative spectrum of completely new drive systems. These include affordable mild hybrid drives with 48V technology, new high-tech diesel engines that will also be available as hybrid variants and what is currently the world's most cutting-edge natural gas drive. The technologies showcased in the Vienna Motor Symposium (26 to 27 April) as world premieres form a vital part of the progressively aligned Volkswagen drive strategy.
Volkswagen to offer electrified versions of its models
Volkswagen is to launch an electric version of its globally best-selling vehicle – the Volkswagen Golf, offering a sustainable, efficient and powerful alternative. The introduction of innovative, new hybrid systems in the eighth generation of Golf vehicles marks a new era for the brand with regard to drive technology. In the future, Volkswagen will gradually electrify almost every vehicle in its range of models.
Volkswagen Group soon to have autonomous parking ready for series vehicles
Using what is to date unique technology, the Volkswagen Group is currently testing autonomous parking at Hamburg Airport: based on a car park map the Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles navigate their way to a parking space on their own. Orientation is provided for them by simple pictorial markers installed in the multi-storey car park. Its advantage: this can be used in essentially any car park. The function is set to be available for the first customers in selected multi-storey car parks from the start of the next decade.
Volkswagen sets delivery record in first quarter of 2018
With more than 1.5 million vehicles delivered to customers in the first quarter of 2018, the Volkswagen brand recorded the best firstquarter delivery results in its history. Worldwide deliveries in March 2018 totaled 584,700, another new record and an increase of 4.9 percent compared with the prior-year figure for the same month.
Volkswagen Polo is named "World Urban Car of the Year" at the New York Auto Show
The latest model generation of the Volkswagen Polo has been selected for the renowned "World Urban Car of the Year" award at the New York Auto Show. The World Car Awards are held annually with more than 80 international automotive journalists from 24 countries voting on the best new cars in the global market.
Double premiere in New York: Volkswagen presents the Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas Tanoak concept cars
Volkswagen is igniting the next stage of its global SUV campaign. After recently presenting the new Touareg in China, Volkswagen is now presenting – at the New York International Auto Show (March 28 to April 08) – two new versions of the Atlas developed for the USA: the Atlas Cross Sport and the Atlas Tanoak. The two concept cars illustrate how the Atlas range could be expanded into a model family. Both Atlas concept cars feature extensively digitalized interiors.
Leading the way – Volkswagen presents the new Touareg
Volkswagen is making a statement by staging a world premiere of a new model for the first time in China – its largest market. The new Touareg marks a milestone in the brand's largest model and technology campaign, and it shows what engineers and designers at Volkswagen can do. The new flagship takes a top position in the premium class SUV segment with its expressive design, its innovative operating, convenience and safety systems, as well as in the high quality of its materials and craftsmanship.
30 years of the California at Techno-Classica: the camper van icon celebrates a big birthday
30 years ago, the first California came onto the market. It was the start of a unique success story. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is now celebrating the birthday of the icon among camper vans at Techno-Classica in Essen (21-25 March).
New Polo for driving thrills: The Volkswagen Polo R Supercar
The stage is set for the title defence: Volkswagen Motorsport's new Polo R Supercar has been unveiled in Autostadt Wolfsburg. The 570-hp four-wheel drive powerhouse for the FIA World Rallycross Championship (WRX) has a new look. As well as optimised aerodynamics, it also showcases a new strategic partnership: Volkswagen R, home of Volkswagen's most powerful and sporty production models, is partner of the PSRX Volkswagen Sweden team in 2018 and is intensifying its cooperation with Volkswagen Motorsport.
The latest member of the I.D. family: the I.D. R Pikes Peak
Volkswagen's latest motorsport project has been named: I.D. R Pikes Peak is the title of the all-electric prototype racing car, with which Volkswagen will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on 24th June 2018 in Colorado, USA.
Volkswagen at the Geneva Motor Show 2018
Follow Jürgen Stackmann while he takes you through a walk at the exhibition stand from Volkswagen and tells you all about the highlights.
Volkswagen world premiere in Geneva: The I.D. VIZZION – the saloon for tomorrow and beyond
In a world premiere event at the Geneva Motor Show (6 to 18 March) Volkswagen is presenting the I.D. VIZZION concept car – the new flagship of the electric I.D. family.
Volkswagen Group deliveries grow 10.1 percent in January
The Volkswagen Group handed over 898,700 new vehicles to customers worldwide in the first month of this year. "The Volkswagen Group brands made an excellent start to 2018. There was significant growth in all regions. Overall, worldwide deliveries by the Group grew 10.1 percent in January. That is the best start to the year in the history of the Volkswagen Group", Fred Kappler, Head of Sales at Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft said, commenting on the January figures.
Volkswagen Group assumes pioneering role in rapid road safety improvement
From 2019 onwards, the brands of the Volkswagen Group are to use the WLANp standard, which has already been comprehensively tested, for communications among vehicles and between vehicles and their environment. The introduction of this technology as standard equipment on volume models ranging from compact cars to commercial vehicles will significantly improve safety on the roads of Europe.
Volkswagen is "World's best creative advertiser"
In the Gunn 100 international creative ranking that appears today, Volkswagen takes first place among the world's top 50 advertisers. Gunn 100 is part of the world-renowned Gunn Report, which is published annually by marketing intelligence company WARC and identifies the most widely honored new work of the advertising industry.
Delivery record for Volkswagen brand in January
In January 2018, the Volkswagen brand handed 533,500 vehicles over to customers throughout the world. Deliveries were therefore 7.1 percent above the figure for the corresponding month of the previous year.
Golf, Polo and up! voted "Best Cars 2018"
The readers of motoring magazine auto motor und sport have voted the Golf, the new Polo and the up! the "Best Cars 2018" in their respective categories. No less than three Volkswagen models thus secured one of the year's most important awards.
Volkswagen launches pre-series stage of next Golf
Together with its suppliers, the Volkswagen brand is making intensive preparations for the next Golf generation. At the "Golf 8 Supplier Summit" held at the Volkswagen Arena, the Board Member for Procurement Ralf Brandstätter and Karlheinz Hell, Head of the Compact series group, underscored the importance of the new generation for the brand and for the Wolfsburg plant. At the same time, they also indicated to the "Golf Community" the opportunities and responsibilities resulting from sustained partnership.
Volkswagen at the Singapore Motorshow 2018
The new Arteon is making its local debut at the Volkswagen stand during the Singapore Motorshow 2018.
The new Volkswagen Arteon – an avant-garde gran turismo
There are traditional sedans, and there are sports cars. The former offer a great deal of space and comfort, while the latter feature sharp styling and pure performance. Volkswagen is introducing a new model that combines these two automotive worlds – the Arteon. This is a gran turismo featuring an avant-garde design and a great deal of space. It is efficient and powerful with a distinct performance character, yet it is also comfortable like a luxury sedan, making it perfectly suited for everyday use. The Arteon sets new benchmarks in its segment, and marks the start of a new design era at Volkswagen.


7/8th slim leg elastic "paper bag" waist pant.
This pleat-front "paper bag" waist pant features a slim 7/8th length leg with a separate hem panel. The elastic waist finishes at the side front allowing the centre front to remain flat. The ties are attached into the front pleat. We made our sample with directional stripes. Use your unique style to create your own look.
Linen, crepe, silk or fine wool.
Such a great pattern, quick to sew. I don't find worded instructions the easiest to follow but love the detailed line drawings which help visualise how they are constructed. Super comfortable. I was between sizes so sized up but will size down for my next pair. Highly reccomended!
I made these pants in a wool/cashmere pinstripe left over from making a boyfriend blazer years ago. The size 12 fits well after taking a chunk out of the centre back as usual for my sway back and the pattern works well with the striped cuffs. Worn with the blazer and a simple top I have a modern take on a business suit!
I'm planning to hack another trouser pattern to include the paperbag waist from these.
I am extremely petite and was very happy to find a pattern company that make patterns that actually fit me. The finish d product looks fantastic.
Wonderful easy common sense sewing! Pant looked lovely…on my friend. I needed a bigger size, as my leg is fuller and I suppose I am accustomed to oversized commercial patterns needing to be taken in. I did not trust the style arc pattern and sized down. Now I know better, and I have happily made myself a true to size pair.
I bought this in a 22, just going on my usual pant size without checking any measurements and they are perfect! I made them in a bold Floral stretch cotton sateen.I really like the fit and style of these pants. I am an experienced sewer so I just made them in my own order without following the instructions, as I found the instructions a little hard to follow. If making again I would tighten the elastic a bit and just extend the leg rather than have the little cuff unless I did use a stripe as pictured.
Waist with relaxed elastic: 69 cm / 27 1/8"
Hip: 105 cm / 41 3/8"
Thigh (5 cm / 2" down from crotch): 62 cm / 24 3/8"
In leg length: 63 cm / 24 3/4"
Total crotch from under elastic: 62 cm / 24 3/8"
Leg opening: 36 cm / 14 1/8"
Elastic - 38 mm / 1 1/2" wide.
4 38.1 cm / 15"
6 41.9 cm / 16 1/2"
8 45.7 cm / 18"
10 49.5 cm / 19 1/2"
12 53.3 cm / 21"
14 57.2 cm / 22 1/2"
16 61.0 cm / 24"
18 64.8 cm / 25 1/2"
20 68.6 cm / 27"
22 72.4 cm / 28 1/2"
24 76.2 cm / 30"
26 80 cm / 31 1/2"
28 83.8 cm / 33"
30 87.6 cm / 34 1/2"


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Edwyn Collins and his band at the O2 ABC
Still rockin in his soul, even if his body has failed him at times.
Edwyn Collins, Scottish musician, best known for his song A Girl Like You and also for the song Rip It Up with his band Orange Juice, rocked a gig ABC Glasgow 18th April 2013.
Understated, the title of his new album suits him well. Here's man who rocks deep inside with a generosity of spirit and soul. He's unassuming and sincere and there was a lot of love in the room for him at this gig and some nostalgia for a few no doubt. He performed songs from his 2013 album Understated as well as some of his back catalogue songs. Collins had a band of quality musicians who seemed to enjoy playing with him.
Songs: Ghost of a Chance; Understated; I Never Met a Girl Like you Before.
For an encore he sang Home Again, searching for my soul again, and Simple Life – simple choice makes the world a better place. Seven years after his two strokes the indie veteran has produced another excellent album.
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Durango Senior Photographer | Rianne's Junction Creek Senior Portrait Sneak Preview!
Durango Senior Photographer | Rianne's Junction Creek Senior Portrait Sneak Preview!
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Rianne is a Class of 2012 Senior at Durango High School. She is one of our senior models as well and I have been looking forward to Rianne's senior session since her model session! I was really excited about photographing her in the fall colors because of her dark hair and beautiful brown eyes! Rianne lives out in Junction Creek and there were so many great locations to shoot in out there! We started with their great wooden fence, then headed out looking for fall colors, which we found along the side of the road and on the Colorado Trail. We even found a field of purple flowers to match perfectly with Rianne's purple shirt – love when that happens! We finished the session back at Rianne's home, using their beautifully landscaped pond in the "backyard". I am really excited again because I get to photograph Rianne's family next weekend and we are going to incorporate the train trestle bridge – should be really neat; so look for that blog post! To see Rianne's senior model session blog post, click on Durango Senior Model Photographer. I hope you love these few of my faves!


Junot Diaz has won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscao Wao, a novel that last month won the National Book Critics Circle Prize for fiction. Here's a link to the AP story that lists all the winners for books and journalism. ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5j7vuQ5ogo7UJ6MEjWWaYBGpyOTCgD8VT75DG0. The National Book Critics Circle site has comments on Diaz and links to major reviews and interviews here: bookcriticscircle.blogspot.com/2008/02/nbcc-award-finalists-in-fiction-junot.html.


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With its mission to help foster a new generation of filmmakers, the 11th annual New York Indian Film Festival has announced three partnerships with prestigious film schools in New York and India that will allow directors to have their stories reach a wider platform. The oldest festival for Indian cinema in the United States will partner with award-winning filmmaker Subhash Ghai's Whistling Woods International, The Department of Cinema Studies at Tisch, NYU, and the New York Film Academy. Organized by the Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), the festival will run from May 4 to May 8 in Manhattan.
Whistling Woods International in Mumbai, an institute for film, television, animation, and media arts, awards the top short films from its film students each year. These award-winning shorts will now travel to New York and screen at NYIFF each year allowing emerging filmmakers to reach audiences and industry professionals in the U.S. This year's line-up includes Incerto, Flip, Punha, Daily Soap, Kalapaani, and Uss Paar.
For the last two years, NYIFF has teamed up with the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University with students of Professor Karl Bardosh creating one-minute cell phone films on themes at the film festival. This program will continue for a third year and Richard Allen, Professor of Cinema Studies at Tisch School of the Arts, will once again host post-screening discussions with key filmmakers during the five-day festival.
In addition, the New York Film Academy has offered a one-week scholarship valued at $1,575 for film study to an emerging filmmaker whose work will be screened at the film festival. "The New York Film Academy is proud to associate with the New York Indian Film Festival; we share a deep passion for film," remarks NYFA's Jack Newman. "The New York Film Academy has designed its programs on the philosophy of 'learning by doing.' In addition, it is our belief that a top-quality education in filmmaking, and acting should be accessible to anyone with the drive, passion and ambition to make films." More information on the New York Film Academy is available at http://www.nyfa.edu.
By joining forces with Whistling Woods International, NYU, and NYFA, the 11th annual New York Indian Film Festival is reinforcing its dedication to not only established directors, but also to the bright and talented filmmakers of tomorrow.
Tickets for the New York Indian Film Festival are now on sale and available online at http://www.iaac.us/nyiff2011/.


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package org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.impl.statements.expressions;

import com.intellij.lang.ASTNode;
import com.intellij.openapi.util.AtomicNullableLazyValue;
import com.intellij.openapi.util.NullableLazyValue;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiElement;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiType;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.GroovyElementVisitor;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.api.GroovyReference;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.api.statements.expressions.GrBinaryExpression;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.api.statements.expressions.GrExpression;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.impl.statements.GrOperatorExpressionImpl;
import org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.resolve.references.GrOperatorReference;

import static org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.psi.GroovyTokenSets.BINARY_OPERATORS;
import static org.jetbrains.plugins.groovy.lang.resolve.references.GrOperatorReference.hasOperatorReference;

/**
 * @author ilyas
 */
public abstract class GrBinaryExpressionImpl extends GrOperatorExpressionImpl implements GrBinaryExpression {

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}


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title: Write a Simple Counter
localeTitle: Написать простой счетчик
---
## Написать простой счетчик

#### Подсказка 1:

```JSX
class Counter extends React.Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = {
      count: 0
    };
    // change code below this line
         // Remember the previous challange.
         // Bind "this" for each of these three method (increment(),decrement() and reset()).
    // change code above this line
  }
  // change code below this line
         // Define these three method here.
         // Inside these methods, call "setState()" method to update the data of construtor`s state.
  // change code above this line
  render() {
    return (
      <div>
        <button className='inc' onClick={this.increment}>Increment!</button>
        <button className='dec' onClick={this.decrement}>Decrement!</button>
        <button className='reset' onClick={this.reset}>Reset</button>
        <h1>Current Count: {this.state.count}</h1>
      </div>
    );
  }
 };
```

## Решение:

```JSX
class Counter extends React.Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = {
      count: 0
    };
    // change code below this line
      this.increment = this.increment.bind(this);
      this.decrement = this.decrement.bind(this);
      this.reset = this.reset.bind(this);
    // change code above this line
  }
  // change code below this line
    increment(){this.setState({count: this.state.count + 1})}
    decrement(){this.setState({count: this.state.count - 1})}
    reset(){this.setState({count: 0})}
  // change code above this line
  render() {
    return (
      <div>
        <button className='inc' onClick={this.increment}>Increment!</button>
        <button className='dec' onClick={this.decrement}>Decrement!</button>
        <button className='reset' onClick={this.reset}>Reset</button>
        <h1>Current Count: {this.state.count}</h1>
      </div>
    );
  }
 };

```


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Horror Rating System
Sickle's Top 10 Horror Movies of 2022
Sickle's Hiatus: A Discussion on Horror and Anxiety
Highlights from Telluride Horror Show 2022
Revelation: Sickle's Take on "Revealer"
Basement Brow: Sickle's Take on "Bloody Hell"
The Lovely Rings: Sickle's Take on "The Black Phone"
Sky Shakes: Sickle's Take on "Nope"
A Plethora of Horrors: Sickle's Take on "Dashcam"
Choice: Sickle's Take on "Choose or Die"
Daydreaming: Sickle's Take on "Men"
Creative Freedoms
In light of creative liberties, we are breaking the mold a bit on horror to discuss the creative freedoms directors express in film adaptations. When is it okay to take liberties on a character? Should it be an accurate representation or a fresh reimagining? Why do some creative ideas receive praise where others are criticized? How often do these creative freedoms succeed? Why do the fail?
To delve into this, we will look at a brief history of creative freedoms in film. Many in recent memory have been in the comic book realm. Creative freedoms on characters like Deadpool (Wolverine Origins), Blackheart (Ghost Rider), and Juggernaut (X-Men: Last Stand) have been met with severe criticism. Other liberties on characters like the Joker (The Dark Knight), Quicksilver (X-Men: Days of Future Past), and Ultron (Avengers 2) have found a resounding ovation. In the horror realm we have seen liberties on the Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street franchises lead to disdain from the audience. In fact, few times has creative freedoms in the horror genre led to positive results. So what are the differences between all of these interpretations?
The most obvious difference between most of these comic characters and horror characters is that the comic characters are being adapted from comics, where the horror characters are being adapted from previous films. With comic characters comes an understanding from even the most die-hard of fans that the character will likely take some tweaking to be acceptable to non-comic fans and the general public. This means the director needs only find the proper balance to achieve adaptation nirvana. In horror the problem is quite the opposite. There is, in most cases, a successful film interpretation out there already. By essentially reimagining the character in a reboot, you are assuming improvements needed to be made. If there are no significant improvements, then you have simply reached a fork in the road that is by all accounts a catch-22. Either you reproduce the film and give the audience nothing new, or you attempt to make changes and butcher the character altogether.
The butchering of a character is certainly possible in the comic realm as well. Just look at the pale-faced emo from Ghost Rider that somehow took the name of Blackheart. Or the dreadful abomination that was Deadpool at the end of Wolverine Origins (luckily that is one that will be soon remedied). But then we have those moments of absolute surprise, like Ledger's turn as the Joker and the scene-stealing speedster Quicksilver.
So where does that leave us with upcoming comic films that appear to be getting it all wrong on screen? Is Leto going to give us a respectable Joker? In an attempt to humanize Apocalypse, did the crew take away what makes Apocalypse Apocalypse? Often in cases like these, when we end up surprisingly impressed, we look at the creative freedoms and say, "well, maybe that liberty wasn't such a bad idea after all". But what we are really saying isn't that the character's design turned out to be good, it's that the character's performance was amazing despite the initial design.
While not true in every case (no flawless acting could spare us the failures of Blackheart and Juggernaut), it is often simply a matter of the directing and performance of the character rather than how they look. As the saying goes, you can't judge a book by its cover. The failures of creativity-past has generally been one of missed opportunities in a scene or a lack of clever writing rather than an issue with the costume or actor chosen (Ryan Reynolds was always meant to play Deadpool, but the conception was all wrong in their creative liberties). Perhaps this is something that can be learned from the horror genre. It's not a matter of reimagining the character, but merely reimagining the character's actions or the world around the character. When you already have cinematic source material, it isn't a means of ease, but rather a detriment to produce something fresh and respectful. Just like in the comic world, you are playing with fire even when you might not realize it. Maybe it's time to realize it, and be vigilant of the successes and failures we have witnessed in recent memory.
© 2020 Sickle and Efrit | Dalton Vanhooser & Kyle Hagan


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Heh: Nancy Pelosi, FORMER House Majority Leader, warns GOP they'll pay a political price for scrapping Obamacare
Nancy Pelosi is leading the charge when it comes to using a shock & awe strategy of projection to save the law that had to be passed so America could find out what was in it:
There's no pill that can fix this level of delusion and brazenness:
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, preparing for her fourth straight Congress in the minority — she lost her speakership in 2010, in an anti-Obamacare backlash — now says it's the GOP that will pay a political price if it moves to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
"You break it, you own it," the California Democrat said.
"They really admit that by repealing the Affordable Care Act, it will increase costs," Mrs. Pelosi said.
Yeah, heaven forbid costs go up (click to enlarge):
Everything about that screams "saved $2,500 a year!"
Out-of-touch and clueless request of the week:
"I would just say to the American people: Take a second look," Pelosi said.
People have taken a second look, Nancy, which is why your party has lost control of everything, up to and including hope of ever having a grip on reality.


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Q: Why I am getting Requested unknown parameter error? I am filling and using server side code for Jquery data table. I am using server side processing because data can be more than 10,000 but I am getting an error.
DataTables warning: table id=example - Requested unknown parameter 'UserName' for row 0, column 0.
Code:
function show()
{
    $('#example').DataTable
    (
        {
            //data: data,
            columns:
            [
                {'data': 'UserName'},
                {'data': 'Password'},
            ],
            bServerSide: true,
            sAjaxSource: 'http://localhost:8373/himher.asmx/getUsers',
            sServerMethod: 'post'
        });
}

I have just put the relevant code above.
c# webmethod:
[WebMethod(EnableSession = true)]
[ScriptMethod(ResponseFormat = ResponseFormat.Json, UseHttpGet = true)]
public void getUsers(int iDisplayLength, int iDisplayStart, int iSortCol_0, string sSortDir_0, string sSearch)
{
    try
    {
        basicoperation bop = new basicoperation();
        DataTable dt;

        dt = bop.getUsers(iDisplayLength, iDisplayStart, iSortCol_0, sSortDir_0, sSearch); // fetching users

        dt.TableName = "usersDT";  // a datatable must be named before serialization

        DataRow dr = dt.Rows[0];

        string jsonDataTable = JsonConvert.SerializeObject(dt); //a  data table must be serialized before transmitting

        var retObj = new
        {
            iTotalRecords = dr["TotalCount"].ToString(),
            iTotalDisplayRecords= dt.Rows.Count,
            aaData = jsonDataTable
        };

        JavaScriptSerializer js = new JavaScriptSerializer();

        Context.Response.Write(js.Serialize(retObj)); // converting a .net object to JSON

    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        throw ex;
    }

}

returns:
{"iTotalRecords":"19","iTotalDisplayRecords":5,"aaData":"[{\"RowNum\":2,\"TotalCount\":19,\"Id\":39,\"UserName\":\"adsbkj\",\"Password\":\"23123\"},{\"RowNum\":3,\"TotalCount\":19,\"Id\":40,\"UserName\":\"adsbkj\",\"Password\":\"23123\"},{\"RowNum\":4,\"TotalCount\":19,\"Id\":37,\"UserName\":\"asd\",\"Password\":\"23\"},{\"RowNum\":5,\"TotalCount\":19,\"Id\":2,\"UserName\":\"asd\",\"Password\":\"asdasd\"},{\"RowNum\":6,\"TotalCount\":19,\"Id\":5,\"UserName\":\"asd\",\"Password\":\"asda\"}]"}


Key Feature – Dario Meets Ernst Kraft, a Dutch "Master" | Marbella Marbella – Adelante!
Key Feature - Dario Meets Ernst Kraft, a Dutch "Master"
I first encountered the works of Dutch artist Ernst Kraft at the Exhibition Room of the University of Malaga in 2001 and I must confess that his paintings "Work on Paper" left me confused, as I could not understand what they were saying, nor the medium he was using, which turned out to be a mix med/paper.
Ernst is tall, slim and wiry built, with a polite rather shy personality, with the discernable style of a person of an intellectual disposition. We later met again quite accidentally at the Hotel Tamisa Golf and gradually I began to learn of his extraordinary life and work around the world as well as his two studios in Mijas Pueblo and Malaga.
Born in Bloemendaal in 1952, Ernst has lived on the Costa del Sol for over 20 years, mainly in Malaga and Mijas Pueblo.
Between 1976 and 1980 he had his Art training in the studio of painter Jacques von Pell in Amsterdam. From 1980 until 1989 he had his own studio in the Centre of Amsterdam at the canal Brouwersgracht and before that between 1971 and 1976 he travelled throughout North and South America.
Honorary member of the Cultural Association "Terra Dell´Arte", Italy. Member of the Iniciative L5, Holland, director of the international Project Din A4 and co-founder of the Asociación Malaga.
Ernst's work is highly regarded in the art world and has many commendations from prestigious centres of contemporary art, too many to publish in this article "… his participation in this fourth Biennale (the Biennale of Contemporary Art of Florence, Cittá di Firenze.) consisted in the show of one triptych, named after Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem". The triptych with large dimensions, build up with one central panel and two side panels, shows a twisted landscape of abstract forms. In its composition the side panels with their strong black drawings, seem to guard, like apocalyptical horsemen, the main work. "…a work of gestural expressionism, in which the colour, and the texture are the clear protagonists, using acrylics, resins and tar (alquitrán), which are extended in heavy brush strokes over a double woven canvas…".
should be the source of the writing." "At the moment I am working to make my exhibition next month, beginning October in Malaga, and in my spare time I am starting to shape what I will go to do next February in Cuba. I have been invited, to make an exhibition, an installation… in the Art Museum of Trinidad de Cuba. Wonderful.