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Weeklong NYC Marketplace to Feature Media Powerhouses and Pioneers Showcasing Innovative Digital Content & Advertising Opportunities
NEW YORK, NY (February 7, 2019) — The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today announced the preliminary schedule for the 9th annual Digital Content NewFronts held in New York City. From Monday, April 29, to Friday, May 3, the biggest names in media and entertainment will showcase groundbreaking original programming and inventive advertising opportunities to marketers.
NewFronts' co-founders—Digitas, Google/YouTube, Hulu, and Verizon Media—will be presenting as well as other content trailblazers such as BBC News, Condé Nast, Disney Advertising Sales, Ellen Digital Network, Meredith Corporation, The New York Times, Studio71, Twitter, Viacom, VICE, and Vudu (a Walmart Company). Additional digital content producers will be added to fill out the schedule. In addition, IAB will host the first NewFronts Insights Symposium at the end of the week to showcase discussion, thought leadership, and new research on the video marketplace.
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Q: Trying to get current location, but LocationManager delegate never get called here is my code, i am trying to get my current longtitude and latitude,
so my location will be display on map view.
however, the location manager delegate never get called, so i always getting longitude = 0.0000   and latitude = 0.0000.....
#import <UIKit/UIKit.h>
#import <MapKit/MapKit.h>
#import <CoreLocation/CoreLocation.h>

@interface MapViewController : UIViewController <CLLocationManagerDelegate>
@property (weak, nonatomic) IBOutlet MKMapView *mapView;
@property(retain,nonatomic)CLLocationManager *locationManager;
@property(assign,nonatomic)float longitude;
@property(assign,nonatomic)float latitude;

@end

and this is the implementation file:
  #import "MapViewController.h"
    #define METERS_PER_MILE 1609.344

    @interface MapViewController ()

    @end

    @implementation MapViewController

    - (id)initWithNibName:(NSString *)nibNameOrNil bundle:(NSBundle *)nibBundleOrNil
    {
        self = [super initWithNibName:nibNameOrNil bundle:nibBundleOrNil];
        if (self) {
            // Custom initialization
        }
        return self;
    }

      - (void)viewDidLoad
    {
        [super viewDidLoad];
        self.locationManager = [[CLLocationManager alloc] init];

        [self getCurrentLocation];

        CLLocationCoordinate2D zoomLocation;
        zoomLocation.latitude = self.latitude;
        zoomLocation.longitude = self.longitude;

        MKCoordinateRegion viewRegion = MKCoordinateRegionMakeWithDistance(zoomLocation, 0.5*METERS_PER_MILE, 0.5*METERS_PER_MILE);

        [self.mapView setRegion:viewRegion animated:YES];

        NSLog(@"longitu

de %f", self.longitude);
    NSLog(@"latitude %f", self.latitude);

}

    -(void)getCurrentLocation
    {
        self.locationManager.delegate = self;
        self.locationManager.desiredAccuracy = kCLLocationAccuracyBest;
        [self.locationManager startUpdatingLocation];
    }

    - (void)didReceiveMemoryWarning
    {
        [super didReceiveMemoryWarning];
        // Dispose of any resources that can be recreated.
    }

    - (void)viewDidUnload {
        [self setMapView:nil];
        [super viewDidUnload];
    }

    -(void)locationManager:(CLLocationManager *)manager didFailWithError:(NSError *)error
    {
        NSLog(@"didFailWithError: %@", error);
        UIAlertView *errorAlert = [[UIAlertView alloc] initWithTitle:@"Error" message:@"Failed to get your location" delegate:nil cancelButtonTitle:@"OK" otherButtonTitles:nil];
        [errorAlert show];
    }

    -(void)locationManager:(CLLocationManager *)manager didUpdateLocations:(NSArray *)locations
    {
        NSLog(@"didUpdateToLocation: %@", [locations lastObject]);
        CLLocation *currentLocation = [locations lastObject];
        if (currentLocation != nil) {
            self.longitude = currentLocation.coordinate.longitude;
            self.latitude = currentLocation.coordinate.latitude;
            NSLog(@"cal longitude %f", self.longitude);
            NSLog(@"cal latitude %f", self.latitude);
        }
    }
    @end

can anyone give me some advise please. cheers

A: May be you are running the code on simulator and SDK is below 6.0. In this case you get only 0.0000 as latitude and longitude. And make sure that application is granted access to device location.
If you just want to get current location then do the following :
-(void)getCurrentLocation
{
    self.locationManager.delegate = self;
    self.locationManager.desiredAccuracy = kCLLocationAccuracyBest;
    [self.locationManager startUpdatingLocation];
    CLLocation currentLocation = self.locationManager.location;
    [self.locationManager stopUpdatingLocation];
}

BTW, never use self when initialize any object. Because doing this creates 2 object.
first object is created by right side of this line self.locationManager = [[CLLocationManager alloc] init];. Second object is created when setter method is called by left side of the same line, to assign an object to locationManager variable.

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This is for all Facebook lovers, you've got a good news. Are you in your office and feeling bad that you can't check your Facebook (Facebook login)? Worried about your boss peep in? Then this is for you, www.hardlywork.in lets you check your Facebook feeds and updates without worrying about anyone seeing you using Facebook, moreover, all of them thinks that you're so hardworking… *winks*.
Hardlywork.in gives you a nifty Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet which gives you all feeds and updates from your Facebook account. All you have to do is to click here and go to Hardlywork.in and click on "Gimme dem spreadsheets!" and facebook login with your Facebook username and password. Click "Allow" when prompted and you will be redirected to an Excel spreadsheet, showing you the latest News feeds, Tagged photos and your wall. You can also search for friends by typing at the Formula Bar. Another interesting thing about Hardlywork.in is that you can switch to an Excel sheet with numbers and calculations by pressing on the Spacebar on your keyboard!!! I'm sure you know why you would need this..! Once you are done, click "Clos" (red color cross) and you will be logged out from Facebook.
Noticed that few things are missing, I couldn't reply to comments or post any comments. Also, it doesn't show a full sized photos.
Tell me what do you think about this, post your comments below. I can imagine all of you on 'Excel spreadsheet' from now on *winks*.
Credit: mashable.com for providing info about Hardlywork.in.
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Plot: A man teaches a young woman how to become a complete weapon. Later she is approached by a group of sadistic teens who kill blonde women for unknown reasons. The hunting season begins.
Story: Final Girl starts William (Bentley) discussing young Veronica's (Shinyei) about her parents death, while asking a series of questions testing her. William offers to take Veronica to be trained.
12 years later Veronica (Breslin) still being trained by William for her latest test where she has to learn to kill without a gun. William knows who Veronica will be coming up against. The boys in question include Jameson (Ludwig), Shane (Bright), Danny (Huffman) and Nelson (Thompson) who enjoying hunting blonde girls before killing them. William has trained Veronica to take on killers ready to end the killing streak which has reached the double figures.
Support Cast: Final Girl has a small supporting cast with the rest of the crew that are committing the murders, with Cameron Bright making a welcome return to the adult stage of his career.
Best Part: The style is great and unique.
Worst Part: Slightly short and though I like the style some people wouldn't enjoy it.
I hated the countless plot holes in this movie. Question after question arise, ZERO answers provided. Such a missed opportunity. And Breslin was WAAAY wrong for the role… damnit.
Maybe her not looking right works for this film because one of those guys would never suspect her. I would have liked more answers about Bentley's character but in the world they created it was acceptable.
I don't think it was her look at all (the main villain, in fact chose to target young, well put together blondes, so in a sense the only thing she got right WAS the look), she just didn't sell the character in the least bit. She wasn't strong enough, she wasn't passionate enough, her acting was uncharacteristically wooden. Just… not the right movie for her. But beyond that the plot holes were the REAL killer. Wes recruits her when she's like six – they go off to train, we fast forward about a decade and then it looks like she's JUST starting her training. What in the name of god were they doing for that decade? And why in the hell was Wes' character's affliction never even remotely addressed. Extremely sloppy screenwriting, which blows because there was a lot of promise in the concept.


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Common Muay Thai Injuries and Remedies
HOW TO HEAL BRUISED SHINS, SHIN SPLINTS & SPRAINED WRISTS
Sorry to break it to you, but at some point in your Muay Thai career, you are going to get hurt.
This could be a common Muay Thai injury like a blister or black eye, or it could be more serious like a sprained ankle or broken bone. In any case, being mentally prepared for roadblocks and learning how to persist past these obstacles is key to any nak muay's career and overall sanity.
Before I go into some of the most common Muay Thai injuries, I want you to understand that when you are injured and can't train, it is not the end of the world! I have had minor injuries and serious injuries that have kept me away from the gym, but there are always other ways to improve yourself and stay productive that do not always have to relate directly to training.
Also don't be a dumbass. If you are seriously hurt, do not try to push through more training sessions and risk getting injured...
How To Fight A Taller Opponent in Muay Thai
MUAY THAI TACTICS FOR DEFEATING A TALLER OPPONENT
Fighting someone taller than you can be very frustrating, especially when you're not sure what to do to negate the reach advantage your opponent has on you.
Getting jabbed in the nose or front kicked in the sternum is no fun, especially when you're not able to return fire since you're out of range.
Fortunately, throughout the history of Muay Thai and other combat sports, there has been a ton of fights where we can learn a lot of strategies, tactics and techniques to overcome a height disadvantage.
There are a few key fight strategies to consider whenever dealing with a taller opponent.
1) Find Your Range
Stay inside or outside your opponents range… not in the middle!
As the shorter fighter, you're going to want to avoid the middle ground at all costs because that is the range where your opponent's range will be most...
Muay Thai Roundhouse Kick Technique Tips
THROWING A MUAY THAI ROUNDHOUSE KICK - PROPERLY
Needless to say, the Muay Thai roundhouse kick is what makes Muay Thai one of the most deadliest martial arts in the world.
However if you throw a Muay Thai kick with sloppy technique you be less efficient (which makes you more tired) and you will leave openings in your defense.
Even though the roundhouse kick is one of the most basic Muay Thai techniques you'll first learn when you step into a gym, it takes a lifetime to perfect. I've been training Thai boxing over 10 years now and still know that there is plenty of room to improve my kick technique to add more power and speed to it.
How NOT To Muay Thai Kick: 8 Common Mistakes
Basic Kick Technique Tips
Be loose! Your leg should almost be completely dead weight that is guided by your hips, shoulders and torso.
Push up on the balls of your post foot. This will help you generate more hip action and be more free to rotate through. If you...
Fight Week Diet & Nutrition For Muay Thai
MUAY THAI FIGHTER DIET, NUTRITION & WEIGHT CUTTING PLANS
By James Bee – JBFS
The following post is by James Bee who works with professional Muay Thai fighters as nutritional coach.
I get a lot of emails from people asking questions about what to eat and drink during fight week preparation. So I felt it was necessary to write some advice answering these important questions about Muay Thai diet and nutrition to help optimize performance for your big week. If you're cutting weight, there are some essential weight cutting tips in this post to help reach that goal too, so keep reading.
Below you'll find a breakdown of the important macronutrients like proteins, fats and carbohydrates. I've also added 2 different meal plan strategies, one plan is for fighters who are weight cutting and one is for maintaining weight. I'll talk about water intake, important supplements, and sauna strategy for shedding those last couple kgs if...
Muay Thai Southpaw Technique Tutorial
SHARPEN YOUR SOUTHPAW WITH THIS SPARRING BREAKDOWN
What's up, guys! Pro Muay Thai fighter Sean Fagan here with a tutorial video that I put together special for my left-wing brothers, my southpaw soldiers-in-arms.
I made this video after a lot of time spent reading comments on social media that complain about the lack of video procedurals breaking down and instructing how to throw combos from southpaw stance. Sure enough, a cursory Google search is showing me a lot of stuff on how to beat southpaws, not fight as one!
This shouldn't come as a surprise to you. How many southpaw fighters do you know of? Let's rattle off a few of the greats:
Samart Payakaroon, Manny Pacquiao, Saenchai, Anderson Silva, Orono Wor Petchpun…
What makes them great? In part, it was the sheer rarity of southpaw fighters in sports. One source tells me that in MMA, only 17% of fighters routinely employ a southpaw stance....
Alternate your stance after each rep. Take your time between reps if you need to, but maintain...
Muay Thai Abs & Core Workouts
INTENSE AB EXERCISES & CORE CIRCUIT WORKOUTS FOR YOUR NEXT MUAY THAI SESSION
Abs workouts and core conditioning for a fighter means much more than just developing a six-pack. You must focus on training your abs to help you improve movement patterns, strength, and overall performance.
Obviously, your core is extremely important as a Muay Thai fighter. If you have a strong and stable core it will lead to more powerful kicks and punches, better footwork, more efficient clinching, and the ability to absorb more punishment.
You must understand that improving your abs and core region is much more than crunches. In fact, I'm not a big advocate of crunching but I do understand Muay Thai and combat fighters are different and some crunching exercises can be performed.
Today I am going to share two Core and Abs Finisher workout circuits that I use with my fighters at the end of our conditioning for fighters session. These are short, but intense Muay Thai abs...
The Art Of Losing: My Thoughts After a TKO
LOSING SUCKS BUT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO GROW
It's fight night. You feel more ready than ever to step into the ring and you feel confident about coming away with another hard-earned win. How could you not feel that way after all the hard work and sacrifices you've made, right?
You've put rigorous hours in the gym banging the heavy bag, hitting pads, and sparring tough, experienced guys.
You've obsessively watched your diet for weeks making sure you were simultaneously losing weight, eating healthy and getting enough nutrients into your body to train hard.
You've visualized the fight over and over and over and over again replaying what felt like every possible scenario that could happen in the context of a fight.
You just finished warm-ups. You take the walk down the hallway towards the ring. You start to feel the energy of the crowd and you hear the music blasting it's bass...
How To Get a Sak Yant Tattoo In Thailand
WHAT IS SAK YANT & HOW DO YOU GET ONE?
PRO FIGHTER PAUL "THE REAPER" BANASIAK GETTING BLESSED BY A BUDDHIST MONK AFTER HIS SAK YANT TATTOO.
Sak yant are traditional Thai tattoos. Literally meaning "tattoo yantra," they are believed to be magical and give the bearer protection, strength, good fortune and more, depending on the yantra received.
Sak yant is extremely popular in the Muay Thai community, namely with those who have visited Thailand. With geometric shapes and depictions of animals and gods, sak yant is as beautiful as it is painful to receive.
Who does sak yant?
Sak yant are done by monks or arjans who have studied the art for a very long time. (They are also usually longtime ex-monks.) Monks are not allowed to make profit off doing the tattoos as part of their code, so going to a temple to get it done is always donation-based. One of the most popular temples to get sak yant done is Wat...
1-V-1: Peter 'The Gentleman' Crooke
GREAT BRITAIN'S BEST MUAY THAI HERO
By Kyle Gilmore
ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF PETER CROOKE VIA FACEBOOK
Using just a few words, how on earth can one begin to properly describe a Muay Thai champion? Luckily for one such champion, it can be done with the use of a single word — gentleman.
Given that nickname when he fought in his Super League days, Peter "The Gentleman" Crooke has left a mark on the Muay Thai and kickboxing worlds that will never be forgotten. He accomplished this all while being a full-time police officer and competing with a massive injury early in his career, leaving him with no ACL in his left leg.
Crooke amassed titles in SIMTA and WAKO Pro (being the champ in both the Super Welterweight and Light Middleweight division), as well as becoming the WMTC champion and fighting the top fighters in his division the whole time.
Crooke, born in Wombourne, England and now retired from the fighting world, entered Muay Thai much like his friend Ole Laursen...

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The Off-Season  — шестой студийный альбом американского рэпера Джея Коула, вышедший 14 мая 2021 года. Записан при участии 21 Savage, Lil Baby, Morray, Bas и  6lack. Первый с 2013 года альбом J. Cole, содержащий гостевые участия.

Производством альбома занимались T-Minus, Тимбалэнд, Boi-1da, Фрэнк Дюкс, DJ Dahi, Tae Beast, Jake One, J. Cole и многие другие.

Коммерческий успех
За первую неделю было продано 282 тысячи копий. Альбом дебютировал на первой позиции американского чарта Billboard 200. Это шестой дебют под номером один для J. Cole.

За первый день релиз прослушали 62 миллиона раз, тем самым был побит рекорд года по прослушиваниям за дебютный день. На момент выпуска альбом достиг крупнейшей потоковой недели 2021 года, набрав более 325,5 миллионов прослушиваний. Каждый трек с альбома попал в топ-40. Четыре трека с альбома дебютировали в первой десятке американского чарта Billboard Hot 100. До J. Cole такое удавалось лишь Drake, Juice WRLD и Lil Wayne. Трек "Interlude", выпущеный синглом, в свою дебютную неделю занял восьмое место; это означает, что пять треков с альбома попадали в первую десятку.

Продвижение
В поддержку альбома был выпущен сингл «interlude» и короткометражный фильм под названием Applying Pressure: The Off-Season Documentary.

Отзывы критиков
Альбом был положительно встречен критиками и слушателями.

Список композиций
Примечания
 Написание всех треков стилизовано. Например, «My life» – «m y . l i f e»

Сэмплы

 «95 South» содержит сэмплы песен «Throw It Up» и «Put Your Hood Up», исполненных Lil Jon и East Side Boyz.
 «My Life» содержит сэмпл песни «You Can't Hurry God», исполненной Rev. Walter McDaniel и The Gospel Wind.
 «Applying Pressure» содержит сэмпл песни «Calafia», исполненной Gerald Wilson Orchestra.
 «Punching the Clock» содержит голос из интервью баскетболиста Damian Lillard.
 «100 Mil'» содержит сэмпл песни «There's Something Missing», исполненной Double Exposure.
 «The Climb Back» содержит сэмпл песни «I'm So In Love With You», исполненной Brief Encounter.
 «Close» содержит сэмпл песни «Do It Again», исполненной The New Birth.
 «Hunger On Hillside» содержит сэмпл песни «I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone», исполненной Junior Parker.

Примечания

Альбомы Джея Коула
Альбомы Dreamville Records
Альбомы Interscope Records
Альбомы Roc Nation

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Destec Engineering will be exhibiting at the EIC Connect event in Malaysia on the 31st October 2018. The event will show some of the latest oil and gas technology and Destec will be showing their main product ranges for Subsea, high pressure connectors and our onsite machining service. There will be speakers that will cover opportunities on future energy projects in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and great networking opportunities throughout the day.


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Stop With Your Anti-Foreigner Sentiments: Why S'poreans Should Welcome Foreign Students
Singapore's unemployment rate is the highest it has ever been in 10 years.
Of the total unemployment numbers, over 90,500 residents were registered as unemployed, of whom 79,600 were Singaporean citizens.
In other words, there is currently a lack of jobs on the market.
The baseline salary for newly hired Employment Pass holders was raised from 1 September to S$4,500, from the initial S$3,900, while the qualifying salary for new S Pass holders will be increased from S$2,400 to S$2,500 from 1 October.
This has led to a slew of problems for international fresh graduates in Singapore, shining a light on the issue of job security and bond breaking for this group of individuals.
The Tuition Grant Scheme was introduced by the Government in 1980 to help subsidise the cost of tertiary education for students enrolled in full-time diploma or undergraduate courses.
However, as even local fresh graduates struggle to secure full-time jobs, foreign graduates are facing a mounting problem.
Unlike scholarships, the Tuition Grant Scheme does not guarantee its recipients a job in the civil service.
The graduates are expected to secure employment on their own after graduation, and have to do so within a year.
However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and depressed job market, many have spent months on a fruitless search for jobs.
Now, these foreign graduates worry about having to pay back the liquidated damage.
Liquidated damages are calculated based on the total grant amount the student received, plus a 10 per cent interest each year, compounded at the end of each academic year.
The final amount can range from S$80,000 to more than S$100,000.
Furthermore, many are finding that their savings are being quickly depleted after having to account for daily living expenses and rent, without having any stream of income.
The MOE is cognisant that international students have to fulfill their tuition grant obligations, and we work with the institutes of higher learning and other public agencies to help facilitate their application for the necessary work pass arrangements while keeping to the Fair Consideration Framework.
The Ministry also declined to reveal the number of foreign students under the scheme currently.
It is also unclear what will happen to the students should they be unable to find a job after repeated attempts.
Traditionally, if international graduates are unable to find employment after a year, they are required to inform MOE and provide evidence of their job search.
A 24-year-old graduate from the National University of Singapore who only wanted to be known as Sarah, told Vulcan Post that she had been sending out job applications since May, a month before graduation.
By now, she has already submitted close to a hundred applications, without a favourable response.
Many employers have converted their entry-level jobs to traineeships, which closes another window of opportunity for foreign students.
The science graduate said she is becoming "more desperate" each day, and her other international friends feel the same way too.
Even though she has begun taking up freelance work to make ends meet and stretch her dollars, she is worried about what the outcome would be if she is unable to find a job within a year.
However, she also understands that the situation she is in is unprecedented, and that the pandemic has made jobs even harder to come by.
"Of course, none of us could have predicted that this would be the economic situation four years back when I began university in Singapore. Right now all I can do is continue to apply for jobs," she said.
Sarah also shared that she understands that some Singaporeans are resentful towards foreign students or talent like herself.
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By DeAnna Taylor
For many Black Americans, the desire to move and work abroad is at the top of their list. However, for varying reasons many never take that leap to do so.
Cessel Taylor aka 'CJ' wasn't afraid to take the leap. The Griffin, Georgia native currently lives in Kuwait where he works as a middle school English teacher and athletic coach. So far, he has been in the middle eastern country for one year and doesn't regret making the move.
We had the chance to speak with him via email to learn more about his life in Kuwait and how life abroad compares to that here in America.
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Travel Noire: What inspired you to move abroad?
CJ: As I began to research ways in which I could grow as an educator, the idea of growing as a person took precedence. It was my hope that by leaving my comfort zone, I would adapt and realize my full and true potential. Additionally, the opportunity to travel the world was one I simply could not pass up.
TN: Why did you choose Kuwait?
CJ: I dreamed of living in Dubai for years. However, I was advised to research other countries and make the choice that would best suit my personal goals. I learned that in Kuwait I could save money, live in a central location to many countries and that I would have access to a very tight-knit black community. Kuwait is warm year-round and experiences a very brief rainy season. I can honestly say that Kuwait has met my expectations.
TN: What is an average workday like for you?
CJ: My workday starts at 7:30 A.M. and ends at 2:30 P.M. The typical workweek in Kuwait is Sunday-Thursday, and the weekend is Friday-Saturday. Being that my workday ends so early, work-life balance is good. The gyms in Kuwait are world-class, so I spend a lot of time there. Since there are no bars or clubs, social outings usually entail hanging out at the mall or game nights at a friend's place.
TN: How does life in Kuwait compare to life back in America?
CJ: I feel safer in Kuwait than I do in America. The crime rate is significantly lower, and I don't feel like a target simply because of the way I look. For instance, I wear my facial hair longer than the standard professional length by American norms. As opposed to often standing out in a negative or threatening light in America, my choice of facial hair style becomes a conversation piece.
I find myself making friends because people want to know more about me. I am often the first black man that people have met. Those encounters are usually very entertaining, to say the least. As a teacher, I feel that my expertise, background, and education are more appreciated. My students are convinced that I am a former pro athlete because of my stature. I utilize my platform here to show students, and people in general, that black men have talents that expand far beyond athletics.
TN: What is the cost of living like there?
CJ: The Kuwaiti Dinar is the most powerful currency in the world, so Kuwait is not cheap! Everything is more expensive. One Kuwaiti Dinar is equal to approximately three U.S. dollars. As a teacher, I receive accommodations (furnished apartment and healthcare) as part of my salary package, so I don't feel the impact of the cost of living as much.
Related: The Black Expat: 'I Left America With Nothing But A Backpack And Fearless State Of Mind'
TN: Tell me about your nonprofit back in the states?
CJ: 3E Programs, Inc. is an organization that provides college and career exposure to underrepresented populations. The organization was co-founded by Dr. Marquita Taylor, Mr. RaQuaam Smith, and myself. We recently hosted our first program at Yale University in June. Additionally, we plan to program at UCLA, VCU, and Howard University next summer.
TN: How long do you see yourself living abroad? Why?
CJ; I am entering my 2nd year in Kuwait. I am operating with a "go with the flow" mindset right now. I would love to live and work in another country once my time in Kuwait is complete. I will continue this journey until the pros no longer outweigh the cons.
TN: Any advice to other Black men wanting to make that leap?
CJ: Be great, black man! Be smart, use discretion, and be vigilant. But by all means, GO. This world is OURS too.
TN: Where can we find you online?
CJ: My Personal IG is: @rich_withoutmoney. You can learn more about our non-profit at @3eprograms.
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Colonel Homer est le  de la saison 19 de la série télévisée d'animation Les Simpson.

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Lorsque le maire Quimby se rend compte que les comptes de la ville sont à sec, il décide de faire croire au gouvernement, sur une idée d'Homer, que la ville a été dévastée par un ouragan afin de toucher des fonds d'urgence mais un imposteur qui se fait passer pour un agent de l'État parvient à extorquer de l'argent à la ville, l'endettant un peu plus. C'est à ce moment qu'intervient Lisa qui, après avoir fait des recherches, révèle que de nombreux habitants n'ont pas payé leurs impôts, créant un déficit de plusieurs millions de dollars.
S'ensuit alors une chasse aux mauvais payeurs à laquelle seule la chanteuse de country Lurleen Lumpkin parvient à échapper.
Recherchée par tous les habitants, Lurleen, qui est déjà fauchée, se tourne alors vers Homer, son ancien imprésario, pour qu'il lui vienne en aide, au grand désespoir de Marge qui ne veut pas d'elle dans leur maison.

Références culturelles
 Au début de l'épisode Homer rêve qu'il tue son père de la même façon que Tony Soprano tue son neveu Christopher Moltisanti.
 C'est à partir de cet épisode que Gérard Rinaldi remplace le défunt Michel Modo pour les voix de Krusty, Clancy Wiggum, Joe Quimby, Kent Brockman, Seymour Skinner, Docteur Hibbert etc. en version française.
 C'est une suite à l'épisode «Imprésario de mon cœur», épisode 20 de la saison 3.
 Le titre original est une parodie de la chanson de Madonna, «Papa Don't Preach».
 Le titre québécois est une parodie de la chanson de Renée Martel, « Un amour qui ne veut pas mourir ».
 Un des jouets de Bart est Monsieur Patate.
 Les Dixie Chicks font une apparition.
 Marge promeut la marque Estée Lauder.
 Le titre anglais "Papa don't Leech" , qui signifie "Papa, ne sois pas un parasite" est devenu en français "Colonel Homer" , qui était lui-même le titre anglais de l'épisode 20 de la troisième saison (Imprésario de mon cœur en français) , diffusé le  92 aux USA. Lurleen Lumpkin y apparaissait pour la  fois, et Homer quittait presque Marge pour elle.
 L'épisode a été peu apprécié aux USA : téléspectateurs probablement perturbés par la séquence onirique de début (Homer assassinant son père), la relation complexe et trouble entre Lurleen et son père (un escroc alcoolique et drogué), et l'absence de "happy end" (cf infra) . Des critiques se sont même demandés en quoi il était nécessaire de faire réapparaître au bout de 16 ans la chanteuse "country" Lurleen, femme libre mais dépendante, qui restera une loser ("perdante") et une marriage-wrecker ("tueuse de mariages"), perpétuellement à la recherche de son père qui la fuit...
Pourtant l'épisode comporte d'excellentes chansons country par les Dixie Chicks (en particulier "Dady's Back"), et la séquence sur la monomanie affective de Lurleen (on voit défiler toutes sortes de sosies de Homer) est hilarante, comme la séance de photo chaotique (une de plus) qui aboutit à Homer portant ses fesses en effigie sur son T-shirt.
 Encore un expédient du maire Kimby : il fait appel à la FEMA pour renflouer les caisses de sa municipalité en faillite (à la suite d'une prétendue catastrophe naturelle), mais un escroc approfondira encore le déficit de Springfield.
 le père de Lurleen arbore un T-shirt portant l'inscription "No Child Support" ("Pas d'obligation alimentaire) : c'est un "deadbeat dad" (père "qui fait le mort" et refuse de se plier à l'obligation légale de subvenir aux besoins de ses enfants).
 Lurleen, abandonnée une fois de plus par son père, a découpé le mot "Pop" ("Papa") de tous les emballages de nourriture : "Pop-Tart" - "Jiffy Pop" etc. Aussi, quand Bart empoigne un paquet de Rice Krispies qui a un trou à la place du fameux slogan "Snap! Crackle! Pop!", les krispies se répandent à terre. Et Bart se met à 4 pattes pour manger, tout en grinçant : "On pourrait croire que c'est marrant de vivre avec des dingues. Pas du tout : c'est déprimant".
 La fin n'est pas une "happy end" : Lurleen, addicte aux hommes qui ressemblent à Homer (et qui l'ont ruinée), part en tournée avec les Dixie Chicks et son futur mari, encore un sosie d'Homer (cette fois, une version biker). Et si Homer recommande à Lurleen : "Celui-là, il faut le garder", Marge, prévoyante, s'approche de Lurleen sous prétexte de l'embrasser, et lui siffle dans l'oreille : "Si vous vous approchez à nouveau d'Homer, je vous étrangle avec vos extensions de cheveux. Et oui, je le sais".
 La boucle de ceinture du père de Lurleen arbore le drapeau confédéré.
 Dans la version française, l'huissier fait une référence a Faites entrer l'accusé.

Notes et références

Épisode des Simpson, saison 19


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Notes: Murray, Djokovic and Berdych make for three Top 10ers in the field…The wildcard fetch went to Belgian Arthur De Greef, Turkey's Anil Yuksel, and Qatar's Mubarak Shannan Zayid…Murray starts against Jeremy Chardy, and Djokovic against Jen-Lennard Struff..In last year's final Djokovic allotted Rafael Nadal only three games…Former champs in the field are Djokovic (2016), Tsonga (2012), and Murray (2009-08).
Notes: Cilic the lone Top 10 in a field without a lot of depth…The Top 4 seeds receive opening-round byes…Wildcards were awarded to Indians Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan, and Norway's Casper Ruud…Tommy Robredo pulled from the event…Missing is three-time defending champ Stan Wawrinka, who in last year's final defeated Coric in straight sets…Cilic (2010-09) and Mikhail Youzhny (2008) are former champs in the field.
My wish for 2017,all TXers will got hit by the lurve cupid,whether they want it or not..been blessed by good health,mind and soul…That's it…LET'S HUG!!
PS..Good luck to all players..C'MON!BRING IT ON!!
– Congrats to Andy for another acknowledgement from the Crown. No need to be shy about it, it's perfectly deserved. Well done!
– Congrats to Rafa for being on a good path and winning again the Mubadala World Championship. Again, good job!
– I wish you a prosperous, healthy and happy New 2017.
The tennis season officially started, yay!!!
Looks like Djoko put 1-2 kilos weight. He really looks healthier.
Nole did well to pull himself back into the first set. All his now.
Yep JK, he was like sleepwalking during the first games. New year, new matches..so, is understandable, for the moment.
Thanks VP. He looked borderline frail when he came back from Wimbledon, so that's good news. For some reason we don't get Doha coverage in the US until Thursday.
Maybe that's a nole plan. Play brutally bad or lose like an idiot to create a more challenging, interesting time for the top 10 guys' fans and media.
Andy was awful in the doubles. Suddenly his serve was lost again.
Lakie: We are always worried.
lakie: blooming well hope Andy isn't weighed down by the weight of that blooming knighthood.
TB: Kath, Colin and me will all sign your petition for the transferrance of that knighthood. We are not amused by its bestowal.
"Indeed WE are not amused." The Queen who only likes the sport of horses anyway,should re-name one of her horses "Sir Andy" and release our blighted tennis player so he can curse and swear freely on the tennis court….otherwise poor Andy's career is finished.


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T 0086/09 (Sintered ferrite magnet/TDK) of 11.10.2012
H01F 1/11
H01F 1/113
C04B 35/26
H02K 1/02
G11B 5/706
Oxide magnetic material, ferrite particle, sintered magnet, bonded magnet, magnetic recording medium and motor
Ssangyong Materials Corporation
Johnson Electric Industrial Manufactory Limited
Clarity (no): ambiguous definition of claimed subject-matter
I. The appeal is from the decision of the opposition division revoking European patent No. 0 905 718.
II. The independent claims 1 and 4 of the patent as granted read as follows:
"1. An oxide magnetic material comprising a primary phase of ferrite with a hexagonal structure and having a composition containing A, R, Fe, and M wherein
A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of strontium, barium, calcium and lead, with strontium being essentially contained in A,
R is at least one element selected from the group consisting of bismuth and rare earth elements inclusive of yttrium, with lanthanum being essentially contained in R, and
M is cobalt or cobalt and zinc,
the proportions in total of the respective elements relative to the quantity of the entire metal elements are
A: 3 to 9 at%,
R: 0.5 to 4 at%,
Fe: 86 to 93 at%, and
M: 0.5 to 3 at%.
and wherein the proportion of cobalt in M is at least 10 at%."
"4. A sintered magnet comprising the oxide magnetic material of claim 1."
III. The patent was revoked by the opposition division on the ground that the subject-matter of the amended claim 1 according to the request then on file was not inventive.
IV. Under cover of its statement of grounds of appeal the appellant filed fourteen sets of amended claims as main and 1st to 13th auxiliary requests. Under cover of a further letter, it filed inter alia three further sets of amended claims as 14th to 16th auxiliary requests. It held that the amendments to the claims complied with the requirements of Article 123(2) and (3) EPC and that the claimed subject-matter was not rendered obvious by the cited prior art.
V. In their respective replies to the statement of grounds and subsequent letters, both respondents questioned the allowability of the amendments under Articles 123(2)(3) EPC and maintained that the claimed subject-matter was obvious.
VI. In a communication issued in preparation for the oral proceedings, the board drew the parties' attention to several points of potential importance, including the admissibility of the appellant's requests and a question concerning the compliance of the amended claims with the requirement of Article 123(3) EPC, considering that they appeared "neither to preclude the presence of Zn, nor to impose the previous limitation on the amount of Zn, if present".
VII. In a further written submission, respondent 1 questioned the admissibility of the appellant's requests. It also held that the scope of claim 1 had been broadened by the amendments with respect to the maximum Zn content of the material.
VIII. Oral proceeding were held on 11 October 2012. At the beginning of the oral proceedings, the appellant withdrew most of its auxiliary requests and only upheld the main request and the 4th, 5th, 7th, 11th and 13th auxiliary requests as previously on file.
The pending objection under Article 123(3) EPC with respect to the Zn content of the magnet according to claim 1 of the main request was then extensively discussed. In particular, the possibility of Zn being present in amounts going beyond 90% of 3 at% was addressed. The appellant held that the presence of an amount of Zn, if any, which was not part of M, e.g. impurities, did not matter. Thereupon, respondent 2 considered that the clarity (Article 84 EPC) of claim 1 was questionable due to the amendment consisting in the incorporation of a formula supposed to express the composition of an oxide magnetic material which could comprise substantial amounts of elements not referred to in the formula.
The board informed the parties of its provisional conclusion that in the context of claim 1 the feature comprising the formula appeared to be so ambiguous (Article 84 EPC) that it gave rise to an objection under Article 123(3) EPC.
Thereupon, the appellant withdrew all its pending requests and replaced them by a sole request labelled "new request". Claim 1 according to said new request has the following wording:
"1. A sintered magnet comprising an oxide magnetic material, wherein the oxide magnetic material comprises a primary phase of ferrite with a hexagonal structure and has a composition containing,
in terms of the proportions in total of the respective elements relative to the quantity of the entire metal elements
- 3 to 9 at% of at least one element selected from Sr, Ba, Ca and Pb, wherein the proportion of Sr in said at least one element is at least 70 at%,
- 0.5 to 4 at% of at least one element selected from Bi and rare earth elements inclusive of Y, wherein the proportion of La in said at least one element is 100 at%,
- 86 to 93 at% of Fe, and
- 0.5 to 3 at% of Co or Co and Zn, wherein the proportion of cobalt in the Co or Co and Zn is at least 10 at%";
and the compositional ratio of the oxide magnetic material is represented by the formula
A1-xRx(Fe12-yMy)zO19, wherein
A is at least one element selected from Sr, Ba, Ca and Pb, wherein the proportion of Sr in A is at least 70 at%,
R is at least one element selected from Bi and rare earth elements inclusive of Y, wherein the proportion of La in R is 100 at%, and
M is Co, and
0.04 <= x <= 0.5,
0.04 <= y <= 0.5,
0.8 <= x/y <= 2, and
0.7 <= z <= 1.2."
Both respondents considered that claim 1 according to this new request was contradictory in itself, and hence unclear (Article 84 EPC), having regard to the Zn content of the oxide magnetic material.
The appellant held that the amended claim 1 overcame the previous objection under 123(3) EPC and that its wording clearly expressed that the oxide magnetic material, represented by the indicated structure formula, contained no Zn. Further additives and/or impurities possibly present were not the "prime focus".
IX. The appellant requested that the decision under appeal be set aside and that a patent be maintained in amended form on the basis of claims 1 and 2 of the new request filed at the oral proceedings.
The respondents both requested that the appeal be dismissed.
1. Admissibility of the appellant's new request
1.1 The request at issue was filed at the oral proceedings before the board in response to objections that materialised to their full extent only in the course of said oral proceedings (see point VIII above).
1.2 Since the request constitutes an attempt to overcome said objections, the board decided to admit it despite its late filing (Article 13(3) RPBA).
2. Clarity of claim 1 (Article 84 EPC)
2.1 The wording of claim 1 at issue differs considerably from the wording of the combined claims 4 (sintered magnet) and 1 (definition of the oxide magnetic material comprised in the sintered magnet according to claim 4) as granted, in particular having regard to the features defining the oxide magnetic material.
2.2 In accordance with established case law, claim 1 at issue is thus open to objections under Article 84 EPC insofar as the objections arise from the amendments to the claim; see e.g. decisions G 9/91 (OJ EPO 1993, 408), reasons point 19, and T 472/88 (of 10 October 1990), reasons point 2.
2.3 Claim 1 at issue is directed to a "sintered magnet comprising an oxide magnetic material" and comprises a twofold definition of said "oxide magnetic material":
i) On the one hand, the "oxide magnetic material" is characterised in that "it has a composition containing, in terms of the proportions in total of the respective elements relative to the quantity of the entire metal elements", several elements, the "proportions" thereof being expressed in the form of numerical at% ranges. Concerning the proportion of the metal element Zn, the following is indicated: "0.5 to 3 at% of Co or Co and Zn, wherein the proportion of cobalt in the Co or Co and Zn is at least 10 at%".
ii) On the other hand, said "oxide magnetic material" is defined in terms of its "compositional ratio", which "is represented by the formula A1-xRx(Fe12-yMy)zO19", which formula is supplemented by specific indications concerning the nature of A, R and M as well as some numerical ranges for x, y, z and x/y, including in particular the indication "M is Co".
2.4 The first definition i) can be understood to relate, in one alternative, to an "oxide magnetic composition" containing "0.5 to 3 at% ... Co and Zn", of which at least 10 at% must be Co, with the remainder i.e. up to 90 at% of the amount of "Co and Zn", being Zn. According to said first definition, the "oxide magnetic material" may thus comprise Zn in an amount of up to 90 at% of the maximum of 3 at% consisting of the "Co and Zn" component of the composition.
In contrast thereto, the second definition ii) implies that no Zn at all is present in the "oxide magnetic material", or at most only very minor amounts to be considered as impurities.
2.5 The above analysis shows that there is a flagrant discrepancy between the two definitions given in claim 1. The consequence of the two contradictory indications is that claim 1 is ambiguous as to the maximum proportion of Zn that may be present in the "oxide magnetic material".
2.6 In view of this ambiguity, the claim lacks the clarity required by Article 84 EPC.
2.7 Consequently, the appellant's request must be refused.


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Městys Štěchovice (německy Stiechowitz) se nachází v okrese Praha-západ, kraj Středočeský, asi 29 km jižně od centra Prahy. Žije zde  obyvatel.

Štěchovicemi protéká řeka Vltava. Obě strany Vltavy spojuje most Dr. Edvarda Beneše, sloužící pro automobilovou dopravu. Ve Štěchovicích se nachází také secesní kostel svatého Jana Nepomuckého s farou. V obci se do Vltavy vlévá říčka Kocába, kolem níž je mnoho trampských osad a krásná příroda. Štěchovice jsou s Prahou spojeny okresní silnicí vedoucí souběžně s dálnicí Praha-Příbram, sítí autobusových linek příměstské dopravy a také dálkovými linkami do jižních Čech.

Na území Štěchovic jsou na Vltavě dvě přehrady: Štěchovická nedaleko vlastních Štěchovic (její vzdutí zatopilo někdejší Svatojánské proudy) a Slapská u Třebenic. Štěchovická byla vybudována v letech 1938 až 1944. Ke Svatojánským proudům vedla po dnes již zatopené stezce historicky první turistická značená cesta Klubu českých turistů. Dnes vede štěchovickou strání nad přehradní nádrží zeleně značená trasa, která je zároveň i naučnou stezkou Svatojánské proudy, s atraktivními výhledy. Turistickými značenými trasami je protkáno celé okolí Štěchovic.

Části obce
Obec Štěchovice se skládá ze tří částí na dvou katastrálních územích:
 Štěchovice (k. ú. Štěchovice u Prahy)
 Masečín (i název k. ú.)
 Třebenice (leží v k. ú. Štěchovice u Prahy)

V katastru Štěchovic leží též trampská osada Ztracenka.

Historie
První písemná zmínka o sídle (Scecowiz) pochází z roku 1209.

Od 10. října 2006 byl obci vrácen status městyse.

Územněsprávní začlenění
Dějiny územněsprávního začleňování zahrnují období od roku 1850 do současnosti. V chronologickém přehledu je uvedena územně administrativní příslušnost obce v roce, kdy ke změně došlo:
 1850 země česká, kraj Praha, politický okres Smíchov, soudní okres Zbraslav
 1855 země česká, kraj Praha, soudní okres Zbraslav
 1868 země česká, politický okres Smíchov, soudní okres Zbraslav
 1927 země česká, politický okres Praha-venkov, soudní okres Zbraslav
 1939 země česká, Oberlandrat Praha, politický okres Praha-venkov, soudní okres Zbraslav
 1942 země česká, Oberlandrat Praha, politický okres Praha-venkov-jih, soudní okres Zbraslav
 1945 země česká, správní okres Praha-venkov-jih, soudní okres Zbraslav
 1949 Pražský kraj, okres Praha-jih
 1960 Středočeský kraj, okres Praha-západ
 2003 Středočeský kraj, obec s rozšířenou působností Černošice

Rok 1932
V městysi Štěchovice (přísl. Třebenice, 810 obyvatel, poštovní úřad, telegrafní úřad, telefonní úřad, přístav, četnická stanice, společenstvo různých živností) byly v roce 1932 evidovány tyto živnosti a obchody: 2 autodopravci, biograf Sokol, výroba cementového zboží, 2 cukráři, drogerie, družstvo pro rozvod elektrické energie ve Štěchovicích, geometr, 2 holiči, 5 hostinců, hotel U parolodě, hrnčíř, kolář, kovář, 2 krejčí, lakýrník, loďkař, akad. malíř, 2 mlýny, 2 obuvníci, 2 papírnictví, 2 pekaři, pila, pískovna, 2 rolníci, 3 řezníci, 4 obchody se smíšeným zbožím, Spořitelní a záložní spolek pro Štěchovice, stavební podnikatel, 2 trafiky, 2 truhláři, vinárna.

Pamětihodnosti
 Kostel svatého Jana Nepomuckého
 Most Dr. Edvarda Beneše

Znak
Znak městysu je neobvyklý použitím nápisu a má poměrně komplikovanou historii. Ačkoliv Vincenz Robert Widimsky ve svém díle Städtewappen des österreichischen Kaiserstaates z roku 1864 uvádí, že Štěchovice byly povýšeny na městečko a současně jim byl udělen znak Karlem IV., jedná se nejspíše pouze o romantickou domněnku tehdejších městských představitelů. Je dokonce možné, že znak vznikl na základě Widimského požadavku o vyobrazení znaku. Ottův slovník naučný uvádí bez žádného zdroje udělení znaku v roce 1533.

Samotný název obsažený ve znaku HOR ZLATICH zaujme použitím 2. pádu a pravopisnou chybou (místo "hor zlatých") a pravděpodobně se jedná o součást delšího názvu jako např. úřad perkmistra hor zlatých ve Štěchovicích. Tento úřad doopravdy existoval v nedalekém Novém Kníně a je tedy možné, že byl tento název přenesen do Štěchovic. Slunce symbolizuje výskyt zlata, hornická kladívka (špičák/želízko a mlátek) připomínají hornickou minulost.

Znak byl tedy nejspíše odvozen od starší pečeti, bez které se tehdy město nemohlo obejít. Historicky jsou známy dvě pečetě Štěchovic. Starší pečeť (pravděpodobně z poloviny 17. století) je oválná, její pečetní pole ovinuje věneček z vavřínu, opis ohraničený z obou stran jednoduchou lištou obsahuje nápis MIESTISS _ SSTIECHOWICZ : ♦ :, rolverkový štítek umístěný v poli obsahuje nápis HOR ZLATICH a je provázený nahoře hornickými kladívky (vlevo kosmo špičák a vpravo šikmo mlátek); z paty štítu vyniká slunce a celý štít je převýšený andílčí hlavou s křidélky. Novější pečeť z 18. století je kulatá a je ohraničena perlovcem, horní polovina obsahuje opis _MESTIS STEHOWIZ, pečetní pole zobrazuje Adama a Evu u Stromu poznání s listy a plody a hadem – tato pečeť je zjevně inspirována znakem hrnčířského cechu. Nová pečeť mohla znamenat odklon od těžby zlata k hrnčířskému řemeslu, ke kterému skutečně v 2. polovině 17. století došlo.

Po správní reformě z roku 1850 musela města a městečka používat znak a pečeť a štěchovičtí se rozhodli pro návrat ke starší pečeti jako "tradičnější". V domnění, že se jedná o znak převedený na pečeť, rozhodli se přirozeným způsobem přiřadit figurám z pečeti heraldické tinktury: slunci a nápisu přiřadili zlatou, kladívkům stříbrnou, násadám přirozenou (hnědou) a pole bylo modré. Tento znak pak vydržel až do současnosti a byl potvrzen dekretem předsedy Poslanecké sněmovny v roce 2005. V průběhu existence znaku se však vyskytly odchylky v kreslení znaku: např. Widimský zlatě lemuje znak (stejně jako i další znaky měst), což je ale jen neheraldická dekorace. Ottův slovník naučný pak vyobrazení převzal a hornická kladívka sjednotil na podobu špičáků (želízek). Objevily se i verze s prostorově kreslenými kladívky, prohozenou polohou hornických nástrojů, varianty se zlatými kladívky, s červenými topůrky a se sluncem, které má rozbíhavé paprsky – tyto varianty se považují z pohledu heraldiky za nesprávné. Nápis má být správně kreslen patkovým písmem.

Doprava
Dopravní síť
 Pozemní komunikace – Obcí prochází silnice II/102 Zbraslav – Štěchovice – Chotilsko – Kamýk nad Vltavou. V obci začíná silnice II/106 Štěchovice – Kamenný Přívoz – Týnec nad Sázavou – Benešov.

 Železnice – Železniční trať ani stanice na území obce nejsou.
Veřejná doprava 2011
 Autobusová doprava – Z obce vedly autobusové linky např. do těchto cílů: Benešov, Hradištko, Milevsko, Neveklov, Nový Knín, Praha, Sedlčany.

Osobnosti
 Zorka Janů (1921–1946), herečka

Partnerské obce
  Kalmthout, Belgie (2005)
  San Juan Nepomuceno, Paraguay

Galerie

Kultura
O Štěchovicích se zmiňuje Jan Werich v písni Babička Mary.

Reference

Externí odkazy

Městyse v Čechách
Obce v okrese Praha-západ
Sídla v Benešovské pahorkatině
Sídla na Vltavě
Střední Povltaví
Městyse v okrese Praha-západ


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'I'm okay with being attacked'
Killer Pickton director says his horror flick should make its audiences uncomfortable
ROBERT MATAS
VANCOUVER -- The horror film Killer Pickton sent chills down the spine of many who were involved in the multimillion-dollar serial-murder trial of British Columbia resident Robert Pickton.
Families of the victims were horrified by what they consider the exploitation of their relatives' brutal deaths for prurient entertainment. Others were concerned about the effect the film would have on Mr. Pickton's trial.
The court imposed stiff restrictions on publication of evidence in an effort to ensure that Mr. Pickton's right to a fair trial would not be compromised. The filmmaker had planned for the film to be released next month -- direct to DVD in Australia, where Canadian court orders are unenforceable. Some feared the film could lead to a mistrial.
But in a recent interview with The Globe and Mail, director Ulli Lommel said he decided to hold back distribution of the film until after the trial, out of respect for the court and the victims' families. He also revealed that he knew very little about the evidence against Mr. Pickton. Although the film is promoted as being based on a true story, Mr. Lommel said the Pickton character in his film is not the same Robert Pickton who is on trial in B.C.
"All characters -- his family, the victims, the police -- are all pure fiction," he said.
Mr. Lommel, who is considered a master of horror in the world of low-budget thrillers, was in Los Angeles, being interviewed by e-mail, on the advice of his legal affairs department. Here are the questions and his answers:
G & M: Tell us about your film. The promotional material says it is based on a true story. Is it a documentary, or is the true story a jumping-off point for a fanciful horror film?
Lommel: My so-called reality horror films are usually inspired by true events, but then I use it as a platform to take off and deal with issues I'm concerned with, such as our celebrity-obsessed society and the hunger of the vast majority of us to get their 15 minutes of fame. Most serial killers brag about their crimes and aim to be the top -- the one with the most killings. Their desire for fame can be traced back to our own obsessions. So in my mind, we are all guilty.
G & M: Do you recreate the crimes allegedly committed by Pickton?
Lommel: I am not certain which crimes the real Pickton allegedly committed. In my movie, the villain cuts up his victims in a wood chipper.
G & M: When did you first hear about the murders of the Vancouver women and what went through your mind at that time?
Lommel: I was amazed that it seemed to take such a long time to deal with this. But I guess, prostitutes don't count as valuable members of our society. And the fact that he may have allegedly mixed the victims' flesh with pig meat and then sell it was so freaky.
G & M: Was there any hesitation in your mind in bringing those scenes to the screen?
Lommel: No, I am committed to showing violence as a most gruesome act and not as pleasant and entertaining.
G & M: From whose perspective is the story told? Have you spoken to Robert Pickton or Pickton family members?
Lommel: It's from the villain's POV [point-of-view], but like I said, it is not really the Pickton they caught. Mine is called Billie Pickton, and all characters -- his family, the victims, the police -- are all pure fiction, I also have a disclaimer at the end of the movie that reminds the audience of that. And no, I have not spoken with anybody, since I did not want to make a documentary.
G & M: What was the budget? Were the actors involved in making the film from B.C.? Was anyone hesitant about doing what was required to make the film?
Lommel: No actors from B.C., the film was shot in New Hampshire, and everyone treated it professionally. My budgets are all under a million dollars.
G & M: Why did you want to make this film? How does this fit into your career in film?
Lommel: I started my directing career in 1973 with the cult classic Tenderness of the Wolves, about a serial killer who cuts up young boys and sells their remains to butchers. It's based on a true story. The film opened the Berlin Film Festival and played over a year in Paris and London theatres to enormous acclaim. It was shown at the New York Film Festival, and [The New York Times'] Vincent Canby gave it a very good review. But it was controversial, and I like stirring up things, I like to provoke thoughts, and my movies show violence as disturbing acts, as horrible transgressions. I detest Hollywood movies that show violence as exciting entertainment. That's evil, because violence and murder are horrible and disgusting, and not entertaining. But in return, I receive a lot of complaints, I guess, because people want to always have the easy way out and be entertained. We, as a society, have been entertaining ourselves to death.
G & M: Does it make any difference to you or to the film if Robert Pickton is found not guilty?
Lommel: The film was supposed to be released in Australia next month, but I pulled the film and it will be on hold until Pickton is judged, and then we'll see. Same thing for Canada. I also was able to stop the release. It cost me a lot of money, but I decided that it was the right thing, out of respect for the Canadian court and the victims. I like Canada very much, I like Canadians, they are not as brainwashed as most of us, and I've always been treated really nice when I've visited Canada, like for the Montreal Film Festival where one of my films played. I also want to make clear that I am not obsessed with violence against women. I made many different films, and several where women are strong and fight back, and I love and respect women. But I also want to be a mirror of society and show it as it is, as disturbing and uncomfortable as it may be.
G & M: Is the court order irrelevant to your work?
Lommel: I was unaware of the court order, and I've done everything not to interfere in any way, shape or form with the trial.
G & M: How do you respond to your critics who say you are catering to prurient interest and exploiting the grief of the victims' families?
Lommel: Mainstream Hollywood makes money off the misery by portraying violence as exciting entertainment, and thereby assisting in the climate that creates Columbine and other violent crimes. I only report the truth, but I understand that Hollywood lies are easier to swallow than the truth. So I'm okay with being attacked. People are manipulated and don't know better. Our society is a society of media slaves, of consumer zombies totally unaware of the truth. We are surrounded by double standards, hypocrisy and lies. But rather than waking up to the terrifying truth, people prefer to be victims.
G & M: It sounds like you expect or at least hope to make money off the misery of the victims' families, doing what you are condemning.
Lommel: I hope to continue to make movies that open people's eyes. I have a clear conscience.
G & M: What else do you have to say about the film and violence in film?
Lommel: Prior to the Pickton film, I made BTK KILLER, about the guy who bragged that he would bind, torture and kill. He was a respected man, a member of the church, etc., and nobody wanted to believe that he was the killer. How could such an upright citizen commit such heinous crimes? Well, how could he? Because evil is in all of us, and unless we stop separating "us" from "them," we'll never be able to get a hold of evil. We must stop finger-pointing and look into our own souls. We are all one. And we must stop celebrating violence as entertainment and begin to look at it as reprehensible, hurtful, disgusting, painful acts. And we must look at our own fascination with violence and our celebrity obsessions, which all contribute to the creation of monsters like BTK and others. I am committed to make my contribution by continuing to show violence in its true form. People should faint and cry when they see violence, not laugh and applaud and call it brilliant filmmaking.
G & M: Some families have called for a boycott of your film. Would a boycott of violent films be a more effective response to the celebration of violence?
Lommel: People should wake up and face the truth. I am an agent of the truth. I worked for 10 years with Rainer Werner Fassbinder, we together created the anti-theatre in postwar Germany. We have always been committed to the painful truth.
© Copyright 2006 Bell Globemedia Publishing Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Fictional Pickton film pulled 9-15-2006


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Amichai Glattstein-CEO
Focuses on product and project management for IDenta. Management of production processes, marketing and new product development. Amichai has over 10 years of experience in the industry section. Came to the company after a long service in a special military unit. Worked in the United States in the sale of tactical equipment for military and police forces. Amichai holds a BA degree in Economics and Logistics from Bar-Ilan University.
Baruch Glattstein-CTO & Co-Founder
A retired police officer from the Israeli Police. Served as Forensic Scientist in the Division of Identification and Forensic Science. His last job was the R&D officer of the chemistry section in the Israeli police. Developed the first field kit in the world to identify explosive in the field. Received an award from the Minister of Public Security for homeland security inventions. Published more than forty articles in his field. Internationally renowned, as one of the few in the world to develop forensic tests that are based on color changes caused by chemical reactions. Responsible for developing practices and products in forensic science that are used by dozens of countries around the world. Baruch holds a M.Sc. in organic chemistry from the Hebrew University.
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Frank Gottisman-Technical/Creative Director
Frank having moved from the United States 15 years ago and found his place immediately with IDenta. Frank has been overlooking and supervising all the protocols in order to instill growth and productivity in the rapid expansion of the production of IDenta forensic products.
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Q: Regular expression not returning first number from 3 lines Hi I am new with Perl programming, I wrote a code to store a first number from a scalar variable using regular expression but i am getting first number from last line but I need number from first line.
For example in the following code I need $num = 22 but code returns 656.
my $num ;

my $sample = "fd 22 sdf sdf 96
dsf6 66s sd6 7777 sd
656 dd 55  ";

my @sentences = split(/\n/, $sample);

for my $line(@sentences)
{
    ($num )= $line =~ /([0-9]+) .*/ ;

    }
print $num;

Can some one tell me whats wrong with my logic?

A: Your code overwrites the first match in the following iterations of the loop, 22 matches but 666 replaces it. Just break after the first match:
($num )= $line =~ /([0-9]+) .*/ and last;

or remove the loop and match against the sample:
($num )= $sample =~ /([0-9]+)/;

A: I think the pattern as written won't filter out entries like "s67" in the following
my $sample = "fd 66s s67 22 sdf sdf 96
dsf6 66s 656 dd 55 ";
and so it needs something like
($num) = $line =~ /\b([0-9]+)\b.*/ and last;

A: Or try
 ($num) = $sample =~ /[0-9]+/g


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Published on Mar 3, 2017 11:01 pm IST
Mira Mira Meesam, the much-awaited first single from Power Star Pawan Kalyan's ongoing action entertainer Katamarayudu, was unveiled this evening and it is taking social media by storm as expected. The makers have played to the gallery by infusing the song with lyrics that glorify Pawan's on and off-screen image as a people's man.
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