In the worst atrocity against civilians in Nepal's nine-year civil war, at least 38 people were killed and a further 72 injured when a crowded bus was torn apart by a suspected Maoist bomb yesterday.
The attack occurred at 8am in a remote area of Chitwan district, about 120 miles south of Kathmandu, as villagers travelled to market in Bharatpur.
There were more than 100 passengers, including many sitting on the roof of the bus, when the bomb exploded.
Major Sushil Dahal, an army spokesman in Kathmandu, said: "Everybody can easily see that there are civilians travelling on the bus, so I would say it is cold- blooded murder."
A Nepalese journalist who visited the scene said the bomb, which was planted in a bucket by the roadside, threw the bus 30 to 40 feet in the air. Wires leading from the blast site showed that it had been detonated from 200 yards away.
Hospital sources said that six children were among the dead. Three off-duty soldiers in civilian clothes also died. State radio put the death toll at 53, but army officers at the scene said they had recovered 38 bodies, although there could be more.
Prabakha Ghimire, a local reporter in Chitwan, said he spoke to victims who described the attack. "They said it took place with no warning," he said. "Almost all the injured are serious and only two people were able to talk with us. They are being operated on and receiving blood transfusions."
The Maoists, who are fighting to establish a republic, have frequently disrupted road transport but until now they have avoided causing mass casualties among civilians. Since they launched their revolution in 1996 more than 12,000 people have died, mainly rebels, soldiers and police, in addition to civilians caught up in the fighting.
Sixteen critical casualties were airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment, where one later died of his injuries. Others were taken for treatment at Bharatpur hospital and other local medical facilities. A doctor there said she had seen multiple fractures, spinal injuries, blast injuries and a child with severe head wounds. The first casualties did not arrive until three hours after the attack.
"There are patients all over the floor as we don't have so many beds," said Dr Luna Sharma. The hospital has no intensive care unit.
Nepal has suffered a series of shocks in recent months.
On Feb 1, King Gyanendra seized power from a coalition government, vowing to crush the insurgency, and censoring the press and arresting political opponents. According to most estimates the Maoists now control about 80 per cent of the Himalayan kingdom, with state control limited to the few towns and isolated garrisons.
The king's takeover attracted severe criticism at home and abroad arrested his political opponents.
Since the royal coup the Maoists have launched a series of attacks against army bases, but the battles have cost hundred of rebel lives and made little impact on army defences.
There was dismay in Kathmandu at the brutality of the attack. The New Delhi-based Asian Centre for Human Rights said the attack was an act of "terrorism and crimes against humanity".
The group said: "International humanitarian law prohibits such wilful killing and mass murder committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population."


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The Great Hypnotist DVD Review
Actors: Xu Zheng, Karen Mok
Director: Leste Chen
Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, THX, Widescreen
DVD Release Date: April 5, 2016
As I watched The Great Hypnotist, I couldn't help but feel that there was something being lost in the translation. There is a fantastic tradition of dialogue-heavy narratives with two characters verbally dueling through a series of twists and revelations, and this certainly seems to be a fitting categorization for this film as well, but it had little success in captivating my attention. This is why I wondered if it was the subtitle translation preventing me from becoming gripped by the dialogue, or if it were merely uninspired writing to blame.
The basic premise for The Great Hypnotist is also vaguely familiar, setting up the narrative with an expositional sequence introducing us to world renowned psychologist, Ruining Xu (Xu Zheng). The plot moves along quickly in the beginning, but this is only in its rush to get to the primary chunk of the narrative, which slows down the pace dramatically. He agrees to take on a new patient named Xiaoyan Ren (Karen Mok) and their first session is the remainder of the film. Xiaoyan is able to match Ruining's intelligence and the dialogue becomes a battle of wit and will between the two.
There are many twists and turns in the narrative, which I won't reveal here, though I will say that the revelation was not nearly as impactful as the mystery itself. There is also some stylistic misdirection which may lead some audiences to believe that the film belongs in a different genre than suspense. While I'm glad that this did not devolve into a ghost story, I'm not sure that the approach to the material highlight's the screenplay's strengths. This is a thoughtful drama which should be grounded by the performances of its leads, but instead tries throwing flashy visuals and eerie suspense at the audience as a distraction until the final reveal. My disinterest in the film may be partially due to my inability to understand Mandarin, but there are some aspects of visual storytelling which cannot be explained away by a language barrier.
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Dann schon eher der Pianoplayer est une chanson en allemand interprétée par France Gall. Elle est sortie en Allemagne en single sur le label Decca Records en 1970.

Avec cette chanson, France Gall a participé et terminé à la  place, sur un total de 12 participants, au . Ce fut sa troisième et dernière participation au concours.

Développement et composition
La chanson a été écrite par Hans Bradtke et Rüdiger Piesker. L'enregistrement a été produit par Werner Müller.

Thème de la chanson
La chanson commence ainsi:

Liste des pistes
Single 7" 45 tours (1970, Decca D 29 050, Allemagne)
 Dann schon eher der Pianoplayer (2:46)
 Ich kann dir nicht böse sein (2:30)

Notes et références

Liens externes
 France Gall – Dann schon eher der Pianoplayer (single) sur Discogs

Chanson interprétée par France Gall
Chanson de 1970
Single musical sorti en 1970
Single publié par Decca Records

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Cowboys & Aliens Arrives on Blu-ray December 6 and is Available to Pre-order!!
This summer's movie event becomes the holiday season's must-own Blu-ray as a lone gunslinger leads an uprising against an alien threat in the explosive, stunningly-imagined film, Cowboys & Aliens. A blazingly original, cross-genre adventure from acclaimed director Jon Favreau (Iron Man, Iron Man 2) and top movie-makers Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, Cowboys & Aliens features heart-pumping action, spectacular visuals and a first-rate cast. Arriving in stores December 6th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, the Blu-ray Combo Pack edition of Cowboys & Aliens bring all of the thrills and fun home with perfect hi-def picture and perfect hi-def sound and includes a never-before-seen extended version of the movie, over two hours of exclusive bonus features, and a DVD and digital copy of the film that can be viewed anywhere, anytime on an array of devices including laptops, tablets, Internet-connected TVs and set-top boxes.
DANIEL CRAIG, HARRISON FORD & OLIVIA WILDE
STAR IN THE GENRE-BUSTING, ACTION-ADVENTURE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF 'IRON MAN'
Universal City, October 5, 2011 – It's 1873 when gunslinger Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig) awakens in the Arizona desert with no memory of his past and a mysterious metal shackle encircling his wrist. Stumbling into the nearby town of Absolution, Lonergan discovers a tightly closed community that takes its orders from the iron-fisted Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde (Harrison Ford) — and Dolarhyde has a bone to pick with Lonergan. But the colonel's influence wanes when the desolate city is attacked by monsters that drop from the sky with blinding force and abduct the helpless townsfolk one by one. As Lonergan's memory slowly returns, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the town a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of mysterious beauty Ella (Olivia Wilde), he assembles a posse comprised of former opponents: townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache warriors. United against a common enemy, they prepare for an epic showdown for survival.
Daniel Craig (Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace) and Harrison Ford (the Indiana Jones and Star Wars franchises) headline as adversaries obliged to join forces against a terrifying enemy, with a supporting cast that includes Olivia Wilde (TRON: Legacy, The Change-Up), Sam Rockwell (Iron Man 2), Ana de la Reguera (Eastbound and Down), Adam Beach (Flags of Our Fathers), Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood), Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption), Keith Carradine (Nashville) and Noah Ringer (The Last Airbender). The script for Cowboys & Aliens is by Star Trek's Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof (television's Lost), based on Platinum Studios' graphic novel created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. Grazer, Howard, Rosenberg, Kurtzman and Orci produce. Steven Spielberg, Jon Favreau, Denis L. Stewart, Bobby Cohen, Randy Greenberg and Ryan Kavanaugh serve as Executive Producers.
IGNITING THE SKY: THE MAKING OF COWBOYS & ALIENS —A comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the production that invites viewers on set to meet the filmmakers and cast as they create this one-of-a-kind action film. In revealing conversations, Jon Favreau, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, as well as stars Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig and Olivia Wilde, share their insights about the movie. Also featured are visual-effects powerhouses Legacy Effects and ILM, which join forces once again to push the technological envelope beyond anything ever seen before on screen. It includes:
FINDING THE STORY — Cowboys & Aliens, based on the graphic novel by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, has been in development for over a decade. Filmmakers, writers and cast explain why this particular team of Hollywood heavyweights hit the right note to bring this to the big screen.
THE SCOPE OF THE SPECTACLE —A look at the team behind the camera for the film's massive New Mexico shoot, as the stars ride horses, shoot guns, jump from explosions, and get yanked 80 feet in the air! Director Jon Favreau stages unforgettable action set-pieces as cameras capture every moment, while legendary stuntman and Cowboys & Aliens' second unit director Terry Leonard brings a lifetime of experience to the big-screen stunts, from legendary moments in John Wayne classics to doubling for Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
OUTER-SPACE ICON — Take a closer look at the creation of a new, terrifying alien design from Legacy Effects and Industrial Light and Magic.
And exclusive to Blu-ray™ these additional segments:
A CALL TO ACTION — A profile of prolific actor, writer and director Jon Favreau featuring on-set video diaries shot throughout the production.
ABSOLUTION — A look at the practical re-creation of a dusty Old West mining town, the town's inhabitants and the amazing ensemble of actors who portray them, as well as an exclusive look at the film's meticulous production and costume designs.
CONVERSATIONS WITH JON FAVREAU – Jon Favreau hosts candid interviews with cast and crew, including:
Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer
Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR JON FAVREAU
ADDITIONAL FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY:
U-CONTROL: Universal's exclusive feature that lets the viewer access bonus materials without leaving the movie!
BD-LIVE: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content, and more!
pocket BLU App: The popular free pocket BLU™ app for smartphones is now even better with newly updated versions for iPad®, Android™ tablets, PC, and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of the devices' larger screens and high resolution displays.
Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.
Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.
Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.
Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.
Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device's intuitive keyboard.
And with UNIVERSAL'S SECOND SCREEN, viewers can enjoy an innovative and interactive viewing experience, that allows them to control, interact and explore Cowboys & Aliens with groundbreaking new features right on a networked tablet or computer, in synchronization with the movie on the television screen! While the movie plays, experience features such as:
Flick View: Interact with the movie, move content from the Tablet to the TV screen, and compare storyboards, animatics, and other executing content by "Flicking" them from on their tablet to their TV screen, simply by gesturing their fingers upwards on their tablets.
Scene Explorer: Viewers select various progressions of the same scene including storyboards, pre-visualizations and behind-the-scenes.
Behind the Scenes: Viewers get an all access look at the making of the film featuring interviews with cast and crew.
Storyboards: Viewers will be able to take a closer look at the storyboards created for some of the amazing sequences in the film.
3D Models: Viewers can take a look at the aliens and otherworldly gadgets in Cowboys & Aliens by the touch or swipe of their fingers. You can move the models in a 360 degree view, get tech specs and more.
Posted by Sean Ferguson on Tuesday, November 15, 2011


Alfred Escher's election to Zurich City Council in the summer of 1844 marked the start of one of the most impressive political careers in 19th century Switzerland. Escher entered the political arena during a stormy period. Following the dissolution of the monasteries in Canton Aargau, the appointment of the Jesuits to teach in Lucerne, "Freischarenzüge" (partisan offensives) and the formation of the "Sonderbund" alliance, in 1847 the irreconcilable differences between Switzerland's opposing political camps ultimately escalated into civil war. After their victory over conservative forces, the radical-liberals revised the constitution in 1848, laying the foundations for modern Switzerland. As the head of the anti-Jesuit movement he simultaneously acquired a national reputation and began to build up a network of similarly minded people, forging joint plans and coordinating political action. The 86 original letters printed in this volume, complete with detailed commentary and explanatory secondary texts, give us a ringside seat at this tumultuous period in Swiss history, opening up new perspectives and delivering some surprising insights.


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A tease of the new Batmobile, Wedge Antilles not returning to a galaxy far, far away, Steven Moffat on the age of the Doctor and much more in today's news round-up
Today's news roundup: No Wedge in Star Wars VII, the Batmobile in Man of Steel 2, Heroes: Reborn , Daredevil , and more!
• Wedge Antilles actor Denis Lawson has turned down the chance to play a part in Star Wars: Episode VII . When asked by the Courier if he would be in the new Star Wars , Lawson said, "I'm not going to do that. They asked me but it just would have bored me."
Wedge appeared in all three of the original trilogy films, but Lawson declining a part in the new film doesn't come as a surprise after comments made last year. Mancini Pictures reported that he would only take part if his character had a larger involvement in the script. Considering the size of the already announced cast, he was likely only offered a cameo.
• Sporadic Twitter user and Man of Steel 2 (or Batman vs Superman – it still doesn't officially have a title) director Zack Snyder has teased the new design of the Batmobile in the 2015 film with a photo he posted to Twitter yesterday. It's a sneaky peek at the rear end of the automobile and little else, although it does look to be a hybrid of the original car and the militaristic style of the Tumbler. His accompanying tweet, "Could be time to pull the tarp...Tomorrow?" hints that we'll be seeing the body of Batman's vehicle of choice more clearly today. We'll update you if Snyder reveals more.
• Doctor Who head honcho Steven Moffat has been discussing the age and the role of the Doctor , saying that the casting of an older actor in Peter Capaldi doesn't have any significant effect on the character. He said that Capaldi's take on the character will remain "terribly boyish and young" and that traditionally handsome actors don't fit the role as well. " He said he would prefer an actor to be "utterly compelling, attractive in a very odd way".
• Despite an outpouring of grief after the cancellation of cult hit comedy Community , showrunner Dan Harmon is urging fans to stay calm. His silence in the aftermath of the cancellation has made certain fans nervous, so he wrote a lengthy Tumblr post detailing how he feels about the situation. Admitting to initially being worried – "For a million reasons, some selfish, some creative, one logistic, five sexual, three racist (in a good way) and, oddly, nine isometric" – about the idea of shopping the show around to other networks, he assured fans, "I'm not going to be the guy that recancels cancelled Community ."
• The season finale of Arrow will bring with it our first look at recently greenlit spinoff show The Flash , starring Grant Gustin, Jesse L Martin, Rick Cosnett, Danielle Panabaker and Candice Patton. It's safe to assume this will be a short post-credits teaser trailer, here's the briefest of glimpses in the promo for the Arrow finale, "Unthinkable".
• Marvel exec Joe Quesada has been discussing the upcoming TV-incarnation of Daredevil , which will have a 13-episode season on Netflix in 2015. In an interview with Comic Book Resources , Quesada explains the challenges of planning out the show. In a comparison with Agents Of SHIELD he said, "Obviously it's much easier to work with a smaller number of episodes than it is with a larger number of episodes. We can sit there and look at 13 episodes and plan it out as a very large movie."
• Amusingly enough, the vague first official plot synopsis for Heroes: Reborn appears to admit that everything after Heroes ' first season wasn't really all that good. The key line insists that it "will reconnect with the basic elements of the show's first season where ordinary people were waking up to the fact that they had extraordinary abilities." Let's hope it lives up to its promises.
• With a new trailer on its way within the next few days, anticipation is building for Michael Bay's Transformers: Age Of Extinction. Here's a look at the brand new poster for the upcoming film:


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More than 1,000 extremists killed in US-led Syria strikes, says monitoring group
Dec 23, 2014, 5:45 pm SGT
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BEIRUT (AFP) - US-led air strikes in Syria have killed more than 1,000 militants in the past three months, nearly all of them from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, a monitoring group said Tuesday.
"At least 1,171 have been killed in the Arab and international air strikes (since Sept 23), including 1,119 militants of the Islamic State group and Al-Nusra Front," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which relies on a network of activists and medics across the war-ravaged country for its information.
Among the dead were 1,046 members of ISIS, which has seized large chunks of Iraq and Syria and is the main target of the air campaign.
Seventy-two of those killed were members of Al-Qaeda's branch in Syria, the Al-Nusra Front, while another was a militant prisoner whose affiliation was unknown, an Observatory statement said.
The remaining 52 were civilians.
ISIS has declared a "caliphate" in the parts of Iraq and Syria that it has overrun, and its militants have been accused of widespread atrocities, including beheading Western hostages.
On another front, the Observatory reported the deaths of 29 civilians in regime air raids across Syria on Tuesday.
Among them were nine children, it said.
Syria's war began as a peaceful pro-democracy revolt. It later morphed into a brutal civil war after the regime unleashed a massive crackdown against dissent.
Thousands of people, most of them civilians, have been killed in air strikes since July 2012 when the regime's air force was first deployed in the war.


"Timex Expedition Military Classic, Ref. T49821H," ca. 2013.
I'm not really a fan of this Timex, but I'm including it here to be complete, as part of a page I've written on a 1970's Timex version of the "Sprite" model. See this page for more details.
I've never seen this watch in person. I don't really like it, though, from pictures. The dial clearly based on the 1970s Bullseye Sprite, and I think the dial design recreation is alright, though the central white proportion is off. I guess also I don't like the black case with knurled edges, the EXPEDITION signage, and the translucent plastic dial with Indiglo light-up. I've also never been much excited by the Expedition line of watches.
Given other watch options, I'd wear them over this one. I'm sure many would disagree, and I understand that. I do understand that I'm probably taking along some of my own prejudices and "baggage" with respect to watch aesthetics when assessing the appearance of this watch, but these are my feelings. Also, below, are two different version of what looks like the same Expedition. The one with the green looks pretty good, as far as the color combinations, but suffers from the same things as the red/white/black one, to me.


Taylor Swift is back in the driver's seat.
For most of 2017, Swifties wondered where the superstar was hiding and what she was up to, and now after dropping her first solo single in three years all their questions have been answered.
The Grammy winner's scathing pop track, "Look What You Made Me Do," satirizes her public persona and hits back at her haters, including famous ones like Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West.
"Taylor is very excited about her new album. This has been her life for the past few months," says the source.
Swift is now "ready to come out of hiding" and is looking forward to sharing her album Reputation (out Nov. 10) with her loyal fans. The star smashed records with her dramatic music video for "Look," racking up more than 40 million views in 24 hours on YouTube.


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This conference is for women age 16 and older desiring to grow in faith and holiness. Supported by Archbishop Naumann and open to all women who seek to live their Catholic faith more fully.
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At the end of the show, awards were given out for mobile excellence in 2014. Among the winners were the iPhone 6 and LG G3 as best smartphones, Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 as best tablet and the Moto 360 as best wearable. There were also awards for best apps, including Best Music app that went to Smart's SPINNR – not Pandora, not Beats Music, not Spotify.
Globe's Ernest Cu was spotted with Mark Zuckerberg. The two are partners are in the Internet.org initiative that aims to bring Internet connectivity to unconnected regions of the world.
Philippine smartphone-brand Cherry Mobile was also at the show to unveil two new budget Windows Phones, the Alpha Neon and Alpha View. But it was the company's $23 Ace smartphone running Firefox OS that grabbed international tech headlines.
With the Apple Watch on the horizon, a flurry of new smartwatches debuted at MWC, timed specifically to stay ahead of the game.
LG launched the Urbane LTE, a premium-looking smartwatch, and the first to come with LTE connectivity. The watch doesn't run on the usual Google-powered Android Wear, instead, LG is using WebOS, the former Palm operating system the company bought in 2013 for use in its Smart TVs. Because the watch has its own SIM card, users can make phone calls, send texts messages, and check email sans a smartphone.
LG also unveiled an Android Wear version of the watch without LTE connectivity – simply referred to as the Urbane. But it was Chinese tech giant Huawei that pushed smartwatches forward. The company, in an attempt "to be more fashionable" announced the Huawei Watch – probably the best looking Android powered smartwatch to date. While there's nothing technologically innovative about the watch, Huawei's blurring the lines between technology and jewelry must be the most brilliant move yet in this space. The watch comes this June while the Apple Watch is expected in May. Only time will tell if anyone can stop an onslaught by Apple.
Rumors of Sony's closing down its smartphone business notwithstanding – the Japanese great came to MWC with at least one hit. The Xperia Z4 Tablet is one of the most powerful and good looking Android tablets on the market today. It's 6.1mm thin (the exact same thickness as the iPad Air 2) runs on the latest Snapdragon 810 processor, has a brilliant 2K display and is waterproof. Sony its pitching the Z4 Tablet as a great device for work and play – you can pair with with a Playstation 4 and use it as a monitor (instead of your TV) or you can purchase the optional bluetooth keyboard/case that turns the device into a laptop. If you're loyal to Android and in the market for a tablet – this one is a no brainer.
Since the Oculus Rift put VR on the map there have been many iterations of virtual reality googles. Samsung has the Gear VR, Sony has Project Morpheus, and of course there's the Rift DK2.
Both the engineering challenge and the end goal behind a VR headset is to transport a user into a parallel universe. With these magic goggles on, the wearer needs to feel that he/she has stepped into this new world, the more realistic the better.
HTC and Valve Corporation made major strides in that direction at MWC, possibly father than any tech company to date, with the HTC Vive. Multiple sensors built into the face mask work in tandem with 2 wall-mounted sensors that track the wearer's physical location. The result, the most immersive VR experience ever – that is of course when the device it is made available to consumers later this year.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was one of many speakers who took the MWC stage. He spent most of his time speaking on behalf of the Facebook-led initiative called Internet.org. He said, "growing the Internet is expensive work," possibly referring to the infrastructure being looked into by Facebook's Connectivity Lab including the use of, "drones, satellites and lasers." Facebook's current strategy involves partnering with local mobile operators to offer free Internet services as a way of hooking users into spending on mobile data.
Had HTC possessed the humility to abandon its UltraPixel gimmick, its M8 smartphone would have been, hands down, the best smartphone of 2014. But it didn't – instead it forced a crappy 4MP camera onto its otherwise perfect smartphone. One year later, with an opportunity to address the mistakes of the past, it does just that. In a ballsy move that demonstrates much deserved confidence in the phone's industrial design, the new HTC One M9 is almost identical to its predecessor. The phone gets this year's hardware upgrades and finally a 20 megapixel camera. Unfortunately initial feedback has been less than favorable still. HTC promises software tweaks before the phone starts shipping this Spring.
Two weeks back I wrote about the Galaxy's Last Stand and how Samsung had come to a make-or-break moment. Post MWC, things are looking up for the Korean smartphone goliath – their Galaxy S6 Edge is one of the best devices announced at the event. While the company still played it safe, releasing a more conservative S6 model – the wrap-around, infinity display on the S6 edge represents the smartphone of the future. The smartphone's technical specs are tops for 2015; improvements a subtle but practical (fingerprint scanner that works, and fast wireless charging); its design premium and forward thinking; and its software restrained allowing the phone to shine on its own merits – now only a price tag stands in the way of commercial success. It may have been a long time coming, but Samsung has finally built the smartphone that's everything the Galaxy needed to be.
"Mobile World Congress 2015 Highlights" was first published in The Philippine Star on March 9, 2015 as part of my regular Gadget Week column. The Philippine Star Technology Section is printed every Monday, and is also available as a digital download from digitaledition.philstar.com.


Like the Connected Components Building Blocks (CCBB,) Rockwell's Connected Components Accelerator Toolkit (CCAT for short) is designed around "component" level devices. However, this "Accelerator Toolkit" is designed for the Micro800 and Connected Components Workbench, where as the "Building Blocks" are designed around the MicroLogix and RSLogix.
Unlike CCBB, these samples are not just available via folders from a zip file. The CCAT comes with and installs a Windows Application to help you select which CCAT files you would like to open. Fortunately, the files are also available in a folder if you want to access them manually.
I hope the above information about Rockwell's Connected Components Accelerator Toolkit is helpful. If you've used Rockwell's CCAT's before, or have a comment or question about them, please don't hesitate to leave them with us by using the "post a comment or question" link below.


Help Ray travel to South Africa! We are looking to raise $10,000 per year which will pay for the plane fare and expenses while he is ministering there. In South Africa, Ray ministers at Lewende Woord Bybel Kollege (Living Word Bible College) in Pretoria. For the past four years Ray has visited and taught at the college. In 2019, Ray plans to travel to South Africa three times teaching the 1st and 2nd year and the newly formed 3rd year. There are a lot of great things happening at the college and we plan on strengthening the hand of the faculty and equipping the young people who attend.
In addition to this, Ray ministers to several of the churches associated with the college. We look forward to meeting new students and continuing to build with students we've taught.


Do you have an understanding of photography and video production processes? Want to gain valuable industry experience as part of an established company's brand-new production studio? If so, read on.
With a global network spanning Europe, the US and China, our client is an eCommerce company.
Part of the business focuses on creating the designs, photography, videos and marketing strategy for all their brands and products. Our client works with a broad range of brands, so no two days are ever the same.
As part of our client's growth and vision for the future, they're opening a production studio at a new site in Stretford and are looking for a Production Assistant to join their team.
As a multi award-winning business, our client understands the importance of keeping their employees happy and engaged. They foster a welcoming and sociable culture where new ideas are actively encouraged, collaboration is the norm and all employees are supported to fulfil their potential.
As a Production Assistant, you will support the smooth running of projects in our client's production studio.
Ideally, you'll have experience and/or a degree level qualification in studio production, but this isn't essential, as full training will be given. A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle would also be preferable.
Other companies may call this role Production Assistant, Production Studio Assistant, Media Production Assistant, Video Production Assistant, Photography Production Assistant or Studio Production Co-ordinator.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer, is 100% committed to creating jobs within the UK, and really values a diverse workforce.
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New Delhi: The country's largest realty firm DLF and green building developer The 3C Company are likely to sell their IT park in Noida to Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) for about ₹ 500 crore.
The deal is likely to be closed next week, according to sources.
DLF has about 70% stake in the IT Park and rest is with The 3C Company.
When contacted, DLF spokesperson said, "The company would not like to comment on market speculations". The spokesperson of The 3C Company also declined to comment.
In May this year, DLF had said the company plans to raise up to ₹ 7,000 crore in the next 2-3 years from the sale of non-core assets to cut net debt of over ₹ 21,000 crore.
DLF had said in August that it expects to finalise at least two big-ticket deals for sale of non-core assets during this quarter.
Apart from Noida IT Park, DLF has approached the Board of Approval (BOA) under commerce ministry to sell about 24-acre in Pune IT SEZ, in which it has about 70% stake.
According to sources, DLF is in talks with private equity firm Blackstone to sell IT SEZ at Pune and the deal size is expected to be around ₹ 900 crore.
As part of its decision to exit from non-core businesses, DLF is in talks to sell stake in its hospitality venture Aman Resorts.
DLF had acquired luxury hotel chain Aman Resorts for $400 million in 2007. It is likely to keep the Aman resort in Delhi with itself.


This month's Author Spotlight post is a bit different as I talk with Lauren Wood who is about to release her first book, a children's book, Something's Missing, which was illustrated by Johnnie Cluney and published by her Paradisiac Publishing company.
Lauren is celebrating her new book with a release party at Cru in downtown Davenport, Iowa (221 Brady Street), on November 5, 2018, from 3 to 6 p.m. The book will be available for purchase online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble on November 6th.


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All rooms have natural light, individual lockers, bed linen, daily cleaning and free WiFi. Guests are welcome to prepare their own meals using the shared kitchen, which is fully-equipped. Alternatively, there are a variety of restaurants, bars and cafés, within a few minutes' walk. The communal lounge area is an ideal spot to listen to music, watch TV or access the free WiFi.
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__This is a 28 pages catalogue design for a local company "WineX" – wholesaler for bar and wine accessories.
The catalogue features a range of products that being categorised in various sections for ease of reading. The feature pages incorporated to demonstrate how a product function to engage more attention from its readers. Providing a break on its standard stock-list layout.
The overall layout designed were given a lift from the earlier years work, and still in beat with the company's corporate style. The new product layout also in aim to engage attentions, not just only a ordering-list.
You may have a quick peep of it's PDF form from here.


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Rookie Watch: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Thu, 14 Jan 21 02:20:54 +0000
We're debuting a new, regular feature on EliteProspects Rinkside, one in which we set the stage for the NHL's prospects as they achieve their lifelong dream of playing in the big leagues.
Because of the scouting expertise in our staff, we're going to centre their analysis on these players. In doing so, we'll present fans with the clearest picture of what to expect as their favourite team's prospects blossom into full-time NHLers.
Cal Foote breaks into veteran-heavy defence in Tampa Bay
It was EP Rinkside's Editor-in-Chief, J.D. Burke, who drew the Tampa Bay Lightning as his assignment when our team of scouts ranked all 31 of the NHL's prospect pools throughout December. Here's what he had to say of Cal Foote's game.
"Foote always seemed destined for NHL minutes, right from the moment the Tampa Bay Lightning jumped the line to draft him 14th-overall in the 2017 NHL Draft. He's a 6-foot-4, right-shot defender, and never shy about leverage either of those assets to great effect, whether it's a cannon of a shot from the point or a thunderous hit in the defensive zone.
"He's not especially mobile, and perhaps a bit rudimentary as a puck-mover, often settling for short-range passes that don't really stretch the sheet, but there should be a depth role awaiting Foote in the NHL at the very least."
"Finding out that I'd be playing the first game has been very exciting. It's something I've dreamed of my whole life." #BoltsCamp
Cal Foote: https://t.co/QS7WKdbhtl pic.twitter.com/P0M09lbRXq
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) January 12, 2021
Ian Mitchell to debut for Chicago against defending Stanley Cup Champs
Here's what our Dir. of North American Scouting, Mitch Brown, had to say of Ian Mitchell's game.
"Mitchell's only above-average quality is skating; it's really efficient with NHL quickness and pivots. He's a capable in-zone defender, scanning for threats, cutting down the cycle, and closing space quickly, but he's pretty passive through the neutral zone which hurts his defensive value.
"Despite his ability to fake out forecheckers and activate off the point, he's turnover and dump out-prone. He doesn't really try to make plays with the puck, and when he does, he's pretty frantic.
"Maybe it's a product of playing huge minutes, but if he's going to be anything more a No. 6, he'll need to clean up his transition decision-making and start activating into the rush."
[Read more: The EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 28-ranked Chicago Blackhawks]
"Just more excited than nervous. I think I've prepared for this moment for a long time now it seems. I am ready for it."
Defenseman Ian Mitchell (@IanMitch15) is ready for @NHL Game No. 1! #Blackhawks #NHLFaceoff pic.twitter.com/aRWYDbNAsz
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 13, 2021
Montréal excited about Alexander Romanov
David St-Louis, who scouts the QMJHL along with crossover film work, is exceedingly familiar with Alexander Romanov's game, so I let him take the mic.
"Romanov went from a complete unknown in the 2018 draft to a top Habs prospect in about a year. The Habs invited him to their European combine and really loved his energy. So, they decided to pick him early second round (despite him being ranked much lower on most lists) as they didn't want another team to snatch him.
"He played only limited minutes in the KHL in the past two years (young players rarely play much in the KHL), but already showed a lot of maturity in his defensive game. He is an aggressive, hyper-mobile defenceman. He closes his gap with opponents quickly, lays massive hits at times, but is also smart in the way he approaches defence.
"He is constantly shoulder-checking for attackers to make sure one doesn't slip behind him and his overall positioning is sound.
"The two biggest question marks in his first NHL season are puck-moving and offensive game. Romanov tends to make simple plays on the breakouts. He can make passes through forechecking, use the middle of the ice, and can carry the puck out, but he is conservative by nature.
"His offensive game is mostly big-shots and not much else (although that improved over the past two years). It's likely that he is an every-night, good shutdown presence in his first year, but he has to continue improving his play with the puck.
Lastly, Montréal's management has high, high expectations for him. They pencilled him in the lineup before his arrival and already seemed confident he would play long minutes for them for years to come in 2019."
Nils Höglander to make highly-anticipated NHL debut
Cam Robinson, EliteProspects' Dir. of Film Scouting, is based just outside of Vancouver, and as such, has taken a keen interest in Nils Höglander's progression. Here's what he had to say of the Canucks' second-round pick in 2019.
"The 20-year-old is already well versed in professional hockey. He's spent the last three seasons with Rögle of the SHL where he's seen incremental improvements in both his counting stats and his two-way game.
"Blessed with some of the most creative and exciting individual puck skills you'll find, Nils Höglander will be tasked with providing an offensive spark in the Canucks' top-six to begin his NHL career. The 5-foot-9, 190-pound winger will never be confused with a shutdown player and will need to be forgiven for his defensive miscues in order to optimize his potential.
"Adding deception and strength to his shot as well as deferring to his mates more often will only make him a more threatening option. The 2019 second-round pick appears poised to step onto the team's top power-play unit to replace J.T. Miller. There are not many spots juicier than that to begin your NHL career."
Nils Hoglander fights off the check and grabs the pretty primary assist. pic.twitter.com/7OsLd4ryA0
— /Cam Robinson/ (@Hockey_Robinson) October 22, 2020
Olli Juolevi finally plays his first regular season game
Like Cam, Daniel Gee has set up shop in British Columbia, and that's given him an added level of interest in covering the home team's prospects. That includes Olli Juolevi. So, who better to call on for this bit of instant analysis?
"It has been a rocky road for the former 2016, fifth-overall pick. After a season-ending meniscus tear cut his 2018-19 season short, Olli Juolevi has had an extremely long road of rehabilitation that undoubtedly left him limited to some extent.
"Feeling the effects through his 2019-20 season with the Utica Comets, there are some who were skeptical if the heady defender could return to form.
"The now 22-year-old looks to be in much better shape, essentially earning the role of the Canucks' sixth defender. While Juolevi's mobility defending the transition will still be an area of concern, his injured knee appears to be faring better with time.
"With the height of that hurdle considerably shortened, Juolevi will look to lean on his great decision-making, vision, passing prowess, and his ability to identify secondary and tertiary threats, while paired up with veteran defender Tyler Myers.
"Physical and calm under pressure, he can battle effectively along the boards with his deceptive 6-foot-2 frame. Juolevi could even see time on the penalty-kill, demonstrating an extreme willingness to not only occupy passing and shooting lanes but also sacrificing the body to limit opportunities at the AHL level."
Conor Timmins, technically, still a rookie for Colorado
Rachel Doerrie, a scout with NHL front office experience, mostly covers the OHL for EliteProspects. As such, she's better-prepared to comment on what Conor Timmins brings to the table than just about anyone. Here's what she had to say of Timmins, who isn't necessarily making his NHL debut, but... close enough.
"Timmins was a top junior guy, a Corsi god if you will.
"He has never been a beautiful skater, but he's efficient with his skating. He gets where he needs to go and is able to make the plays, which I would say is deceptive.
"He's an elite passer and zone exit player, who has always been able to make good plays under pressure. This is because he sees the ice exceedingly well and is patient. He doesn't force plays, rather uses his deception and head to open up plays.
"He's good in transition, both ways, maintains a good gap and defends top players well. He's not the strongest and may get pushed around at NHL level until he figures it out, but he's an all situations players that will never hurt if he's on the ice. With the skilled defence in Colorado, he may never get the chance to play top-four but has the potential to do so at the NHL level.
"He's definitely not flashy but brings an element to the game that teams need to be successful - the perfect complimentary defenceman. I think he's similar to Rasmus Sandin, in some senses."
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A 61 year old Sacramento woman has been revealed as a 'super controller' who is is part of a rare infected with HIV, but whose body keeps the virus at bay naturally.
In the 23 years since she was diagnosed, Loreen Willenberg says she has taken no drugs, has no symptoms, and has never been sick.
She is part of a small number of HIV patients—less than 1 percent—who have the virus, but can control its invasion of their bodies.
Loreen Willenberg is a 'super controller', part of a rare infected with HIV, but whose body keeps the virus at bay naturally.
A rare group of people -- fewer than one percent of those infected -- are naturally able to rein in viral replication and keep the virus at clinically undetectable levels.
They are known as 'elite controllers', but the mechanism by which they keep the virus at bay remains a mystery.
The French group looked at two such individuals, a 57-year-old man diagnosed HIV-positive in 1985, and a 23-year-old diagnosed in 2011, and sequenced their virus genomes.
Though they remained infected, standard tests could not detect the virus in their blood.
The team found that in both cases, the virus was unable to replicate in immune cells due to mutations in its genetic code.
'In a clinical sense, I'm not progressing towards AIDS,' she told CBS.
Over the past decade, Loreen has participated in 13 studies, and she is hopeful one of them could lead to a cure.
'If that happens before I go, then i will have, then I know that I have lived a good life,' she said.
Last year French scientists say they uncovered the genetic mechanism which appeared to have led two HIV-infected men to experience a 'spontaneous cure'.
They say the discovery could lead to new treatments for the disease.
Both men were infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), one of them 30 years ago, but never developed AIDS symptoms.
The AIDS-causing virus remained in their immune cells but was inactivated because its genetic code had been altered, the scientists said.
The change appeared to be linked to increased activity of a common enzyme named APOBEC, they theorised.
The 'apparent spontaneous cure' throws up an intriguing avenue for drug engineers, the team said in a statement.
Her doctor, Dr. Richard Pollard,said: 'Their body has such an effective way of reacting to the virus that it's hard to even detect that they're virus positive,' he said.
The work, published in the journal Clinical Microbiology and Infection, was carried out by scientists at France's Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm).
HIV replicates by invading human CD4 immune cells, which it reprogrammes to become virus factories.
A rare group of people - fewer than one percent of those infected - are naturally able to rein in viral replication and keep the virus at clinically undetectable levels.
HIV within the blood-stream: HIV replicates by invading human CD4 immune cells, which it reprogrammes to become virus factories.
A French group last year looked at two such individuals, a 57-year-old man diagnosed HIV-positive in 1985, and a 23-year-old diagnosed in 2011, and sequenced their virus genomes.
The researchers suggested spontaneous evolution between humans and the virus, a process called 'endogenisation' that is believed to have neutralised other viruses in humans in the past.
A rare group of people -- fewer than one percent of those infected -- are naturally able to rein in viral replication and keep the virus at clinically undetectable levels, doctors say.
A similar process has been witnessed in a population of koalas that has integrated an AIDS-like virus into their genes, neutralised it, and were passing resistance on to their offspring.
'We propose that HIV cure may occur through HIV endogenisation in humans,' the team wrote.
'These findings suggest that without therapeutic and prophylactic strategies, after several decades of HIV/host integrations and millions of deaths, it is likely that a few individuals might have endogenised and neutralised the virus and transmitted it to their progeny,' they added.


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Q: knitr not aligning figures to center in pdf output? Using knitr to make pdfs, the figures don't show when using the fig.align='center' option:
require(knitr)
opts_chunk$set(fig.align='center')

OR
```{r chunkname, fig.align='center'}
...code that makes figure...
```

Either way, no figures come out on the pdf when pressing the knit PDF button. But I remove the fig.align option and the figures appear, left aligned.
This was an old problem that should have been solved with the 1.8 knitr version, but still have the same problem :(
Any ideas?
Thank you!

A: You need to set GLOBAL options for this.
I have this header as standard for my docs, altering it as required:
### Set global and markdown global options

```{r global.options, include = TRUE}
knitr::opts_chunk$set(
    cache       = TRUE,     # if TRUE knitr will cache the results to reuse in future knits
    fig.width   = 10,       # the width for plots created by code chunk
    fig.height  = 10,       # the height for plots created by code chunk
    fig.align   = 'center', # how to align graphics in the final doc. 'left', 'right', 'center'
    fig.path    = 'figs/',  # file path to the directory where knitr shall store the graphics files
    results     = 'asis',   # knitr will pass through results without reformatting them
    echo        = TRUE,     # in FALSE knitr will not display code in the code chunk above it's results
    message     = TRUE,     # if FALSE knitr will not display any messages generated by code
    strip.white = TRUE,     # if FALSE knitr will not remove white spaces at the beg or end of code chunk
    warning     = FALSE)    # if FALSE knitr will not display any warning messages in the final document
```

Also, please, check that you have set output type in the beginning of the doc:
---
title:  "blah-blah"
author: "Denis Rasulev"
date:   "November 2015"
output: pdf_document
---

A: Problem solved!
It wasn a quite "easy" problem, probably due to the laTex rules (I can't program in laTex so I am not sure of this).
The problem was in the chuncks identifier. I put some identifier made of multiple words with spaces between a word and another:
'''{r #identifier one}   #before
code
'''

'''{r #identifier-one}   #after
code
'''

Putting a tick between the word solved the problem allowing markdown to render the file as a pdflatex.
Thank you so much anyway!

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If you aren´t interested in drones, don´t watch this vlog 😉 Thank you so much, because of your support we have received our drone and all its supporting material. We are so grateful to have your support to be able to improve the quality of our show for you.
We share with you our inaugural flight. In uplands park. We filmed Namaste Yoga this week at Witty´s Lagoon and Tim was able to get some incredible video with the drone.
Did I mention this week is all about flying the new drone? On Wednesday we had another fun flight and then went for some ice cream with our friend Trevor who was visiting from Toronto. Later on Wednesday we scoped out Royal Rhodes University for a photography session that Tim did later in the week.
Thank you so much to all of you who contributed to the drone purchase. I love how it allows us to change our perspective. I love how it gives us a different perspective like inversions. There are many things that allow me to shift my perspective from poetry to art, yoga to conversations with you my students.


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The Storm of the Century – 20th anniversary of most devastating storm ever recorded
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Friday, March 4, 2022 Updated on Friday, March 4, 2022 18:26 UTC
The storm that started as an area of low pressure off the coast of Texas on March 12, 1993 turned into what now is called as The Storm of the Century or Blizzard of '93, the most devastating storm to have ever been recorded in human history.
This storm spawned 11 tornadoes in Florida and dumped up to 83 cm (33 inches) of snow in The Carolinas. Moving North, the conditions worsened furthermore. The storm had a central pressure of 960 millibars, seen usually in Category 3 hurricanes. Some areas had more than 1 m (3.5 feet) of snowfall and whiteout conditions.
The storm left an estimated 208 to 310 fatalities and $6.6 billion (USD 2009) worth, in damages. It is ranked as the most impactful winter storm to hit the Northeast in recorded history. Even though storms such the Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962 and the New England Blizzard of 1978 may have been worse, this one, for its size and strength, may truly sit on the top of the heap in terms of population affected (over 140 million).
The evolution of this winter superstorm can be seen in imagery from the GOES-7 satellite, using both visible and colorized infrared data:
In today's world, this storm would have stormed the damages to be up to about $7 billion. The storm took the lives of over 300 people from Cuba to the U.S. and Canada and included four dozen lives lost at sea due to massive waves and squalls. Waves as high as 65 feet occurred in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.
The wind speeds had gone up to 162 kmh (101 miles) an hour in many areas, tearing up North America and Canada. In the Southern regions, electricity was knocked out in 1.5 million homes and thousands were stranded in airports, shelters, and traffic jams, according to a New York Times article published March 15, 1993.
The damage caused by it to life, limb and property was an unmitigated disaster. With lesser technology back then, the prediction of such a storm was impossible.
Learn more: AccuWeather
Video courtesy of NOAA Visualizations
Featured image: NOAA, GOES-7 March 13, 1993
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Trudeau says UN vote not a shift in Canada's 'steadfast' support for Israel
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a recent vote to support a UN resolution endorsing Palestinian self-determination is not a shift in Canada's policy against singling out Israel for criticism on the international stage.
Trudeau made the remarks Monday at a menorah lighting on Parliament Hill, where about 100 parliamentarians and members of the Jewish community gathered to mark the upcoming Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
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Trudeau says he met before the event with Jewish community leaders who expressed their concerns about the United Nations vote in late November.
He says he heard similar concerns from other parties and from members of his own caucus.
The resolution was part of a group of motions brought every year at the United Nations which critics say single out Israel for the ongoing conflict with Palestinians.
For more than a decade, Canada has voted against the resolutions but Trudeau says Canada felt it had to change course on that one resolution, in order to emphasize its support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
"I hear you," Trudeau told those gathered around the menorah. "I understand that many of you were alarmed by this decision. The government felt that it was important to reiterate its commitment to a two-states-for-two-peoples solution at a time when its prospects appear increasingly under threat.
"But let me be very clear. Our enduring friendship with Israel remains. We will continue to stand strongly against the singling out of Israel at the UN. Canada remains a steadfast supporter of Israel and Canada will always defend Israel's right to live in security. And we will always, always, speak up against anti-Semitism at home and abroad. You have my word."
Canada was roundly criticized for the November vote by Israel, the United States and many within Canada, with several critics accusing Canada of voting with the majority in order to secure a UN Security Council seat next year.
Canada returned to its practice of voting against other resolutions critical of Israel in votes taken this month.
At the menorah lighting, Trudeau and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer both denounced recent incidents of anti-Semitism aimed at Jewish students at York University, the University of Toronto and McGill University.
"They were made to feel uncomfortable because of their identity, because of their support of Israel," Trudeau said.
"Calling into question Israel's right to exist or the right of Jewish people to self-determination is promoting anti-Semitism and that's unacceptable. We will never, ever be silent in the face of such acts. Hatred has no place in Canada and we will continue to condemn it."
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Listed below are some educational options for gifted students. There are many more public, private, and homeschooling options available.
Each state has its own laws concerning gifted education. State-wide associations address state-wide issues—these groups take positions, advocate, hold conferences and provide resources. See for example, California Association for the Gifted.
Here are links to other state-wide advocacy groups providing resources and relevant state-wide information.
Link here to the Davidson Institute webpage about gifted legislation across the United States.


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@implementation UPPRenderingControlService

- (void)muteWithInstanceID:(NSString *)instanceId channel:(NSString *)channel completion:(UPPResponseBlock)completion
{
    if (!instanceId || !completion) { return; }

    NSArray *keys = @[ @"InstanceID", @"Channel" ];
    NSArray *values = @[ instanceId, channel ?: @"Master" ];
    UPPParameters *params = [UPPParameters paramsWithKeys:keys values:values];

    [self _sendPostRequestWithParameters:params
                                  action:@"GetMute"
                              completion:completion];
}

- (void)setMute:(BOOL)mute withInstanceID:(NSString *)instanceId channel:(NSString *)channel success:(UPPSuccessBlock)successBlock
{
    if (!instanceId) { return; }

    NSArray *keys = @[ @"InstanceID", @"Channel", @"DesiredMute" ];
    NSArray *values = @[ instanceId, channel ?: @"Master", @(mute)];
    UPPParameters *params = [UPPParameters paramsWithKeys:keys values:values];

    [self _sendPostRequestWithParameters:params
                                  action:@"SetMute"
                                 success:successBlock];
}

- (void)volumeWithInstanceID:(NSString *)instanceId channel:(NSString *)channel completion:(UPPResponseBlock)completion
{
    if (!instanceId || !completion) { return; }

    NSArray *keys = @[ @"InstanceID", @"Channel" ];
    NSArray *values = @[ instanceId ?: @"0",
                         channel ?: @"Master" ];
    UPPParameters *params = [UPPParameters paramsWithKeys:keys values:values];

    [self _sendPostRequestWithParameters:params
                                  action:@"GetVolume"
                              completion:completion];
}

- (void)setVolume:(NSNumber *)volume withInstanceID:(NSString *)instanceId channel:(NSString *)channel success:(UPPSuccessBlock)successBlock
{
    if (!volume || !instanceId) { return; }

    NSArray *keys = @[ @"InstanceID", @"Channel", @"DesiredVolume" ];
    NSArray *values = @[ instanceId, channel ?: @"Master", volume ];
    UPPParameters *params = [UPPParameters paramsWithKeys:keys values:values];

    [self _sendPostRequestWithParameters:params
                                  action:@"SetVolume"
                                 success:successBlock];
}

@end


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A mix of clouds and sun. High 46F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph..
Mainly clear skies. Low 29F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Parks report highlights gradual improvement
By Daniel Kennedy
ARCHDALE — An annual update on the Archdale Parks and Recreation by City Manager Zeb Holden brought city council's attention to Creekside Park's new amenities and its fulfillment of a years-long plan.
Holden touted Creekside as the city's premier recreation facility and said staff has done the work to ensure the pristine condition of the facilities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Holden said a particularly strong effort has been made to provide residents with the opportunity to enjoy recreational activities.
"I do want to give an 'attaboy' to that group for their creativity throughout the pandemic trying to address the need for public recreation, virtually at times when we've been shut down," Holden said. "They've had to move exercise classes and yoga classes out of doors, offering socially distant programming where possible. They've even been having some ball leagues where feasible."
Much of the improvement has occurred since Archdale adopted a master plan and received PARTF funding for upgrades to many of the park's amenities. The city completed a master plan for the park in 2016 and has successfully sought funding opportunities for the implementation of its wide-ranging offerings.
The plan laid out a 20-year proposed facilities map for Creekside Park, allowing for additional amenities that included an amphitheater, challenge course, dog park, farmer's market canopy, splash pad, multi-purpose and mountain bike trails, two volleyball courts, modifications to existing multi-purpose fields and four new picnic shelters. Renovations have also included additional parking and lighting.
Improvements provided updated accessibility for large and small playgrounds, new light fixtures for tennis courts, recreation center expansion, upgraded picnic shelters and bathrooms.
City staff reached the completion of its comprehensive plan after a year of public input and by working with Piedmont Triad Regional Council staff. A needs assessment began the process and was followed by a series of public meetings and focus groups aimed at aligning the team's priorities with public response.
Councilman Lewis Dorsett applauded the efforts of staff in providing state-of-the-art facilities, the likes of which Holden said exceed the typical amenities of a city Archdale's size.
"They've got it going on down there," Dorsett said. "When we did our master plan several years ago, we looked at that and it's beginning to pay off."
Staff writer Daniel Kennedy can be reached at 336-888-3578, or at dkennedy@atnonline.net.


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(Salem, OR) -- The jackpot is above a quarter-billion dollars for tonight's Mega Millions drawing. The grand prize will be an estimated 260-million dollars. The cash option will be more than 173-million.


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Andy Gola is one of the Cuban legendary composers and singers Mixing the deepest Cuban and Colombian dancefloor rhythms, this cd features salsa, sones, merengues, timbas and boleros producing an exotic cocktail of nueva slasa dance music.
Mixing the deepest Cuban and Colombian dancefloor rhythms Andy Gold and Colo Cole are back. This album "In Colobia" feature Salsa,Son,Merengue,timbaa and bolero by this powereful big band. Taking influnces from Los Van Van, and grupo Niche,Cole Cole's music serves an exotic cocktail of Nueva Salsa dance music.


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Q: Can't scroll when using git blame/log/show I recently started experiencing an unusual issue with vim on my work machine. If I do a git blame/log/show, I can no longer scroll through the results with my arrows keys. I can still use any other vim command (search, scroll to bottom, scroll x pages, etc.). There is also this --MORE-- message that is now being shown at the bottom of the screen which I think might have something to do with it. I have tried resetting my .vimrc and this did not resolve the issue. I have attached a screenshot of the issue.
Thanks!

A: If git detects that its output will be long, it sends it through a pager. Typically, this will be less, but it looks like in your case the inferior more is being used.
You can set your preferred pager via the PAGER environment variable. Try echo $PAGER to see what it's set to, and add export PAGER=less (or just export PAGER=) to your shell startup file to make the change. (Don't set it to vim; vim is an editor, not a pager, and you cannot pipe stuff into it.)


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SPORTS: WIMBLEDON 2013 WEIRDNESS
By Karen Salkin on June 28, 2013 · SPORTS THOUGHTS
WIMBLEDON 2013 WEIRDNESS
For those of you who don't give a whit about tennis, I'm sorry to write about it for the third time this week. I definitely wasn't planning to, either! But Wednesday was the absolutely craziest day I've ever seen in the sport, (that's probably the same for everyone,) so I just had to weigh-in on it.
Let's just say that many of the big guns dropped like flies. In the space of just a few hours!
I had to take a few hour break in my non-stop Wimbledon watching to go to the doctor yesterday because my hands have been numb. (Not the best thing for a writer, eh?) My diagnosis is dual—carpal tunnel syndrome (duh,) and…tennis elbow! I didn't know you could get it just from watching!
Victoria Azarenka's unfortunate Day 1 spill. Photo by Susan Mullane for USA TODAY Sports.
So, I feel extra bad for all the competitors who've had to withdraw due to injury. And that number is getting outrageous!
Everyone was floored on Monday when Raphael Nadal got beaten–badly, by the way–in the first round! And even though his previously bad knee did seem a bit gimpy after two and half sets, his opponent, Steve Darcis of Belgium, beat him fair and square. He just outplayed the great Rafa!
And then on Wednesday, Day 3 of the venerable tournament, all hell broke loose. It began as ESPN came on the air and announced that American's best hope, John Isner, had just retired only three games into his second round match because he had come down wrong on his knee. And it went downhill from there.
In the space of the next few hours, three players plain withdrew, (because of injuries suffered in the previous round, most because they fell on the dangerous slippery grass,) six retired mid-match, and five big guns just plain got beat, including The Stranger I Love Most, Roger Federer. All in all, twelve seeded players ( including seven former number ones!,) got ousted, one way or another. (I'm too sleep-deprived to name them all, outside of Roger and Maria Sharapova, so if you really want to know who they are, I suggest researching the topic.)
Speaking of Roger, I'm just ill for him. I almost can't bear the pain of him losing so soon in a tournament. I can't be objective about it.
But the loss just proves once again just how classy the Federers are. Even in his stunning defeat, Roger tried to wait to leave the court with his victorious opponent, as all the competitors are supposed to do. And despite his son's stunning defeat, his father even stood for the guy who had beaten him!!! I don't believe it! (Conversely, years ago, when I told my little mother how rude Tim Allen was to me when the producers of his stupid show, Home Improvement, introduced us for the purpose of having me join the sitcom, she said, without skipping a beat, "He should be put back in jail!" You go, Maybelle!)
I know Roger will rise above this loss, but I won't, though I'll try to take a page out of Roger's book, and be classy about this incredible loss. And, as Rafael always says, "this is not a tragedy, it's sports." I hear ya, Rafa.
I was glad to hear from commentator Mary Jo Fernandez, whose husband is Roger's manager, that he "handles losses better than anyone."
Being superstitious, I thought the controversy over his orange-soled sneakers had done him in, but Roger poohed-poohed that theory. (The rule at Wimbledon is all-white attire on the courts, but they let the players have a touch of colorful accents, such as the girls' undershorts and trim on the guys' shirts. But they made Roger ditch his orange-soled sneaks that he had worn in his easy sixty-eight minute win in Round One, and I was worried about that change. Rafa, who's even more superstitious than I am, would have gone nuts if they did that to him.)
Also, Roger, who's never been a fan of the new-ish challenge system, neglected to use it on a critical point that could have changed his sad outcome. His ball was called out when it was in, on a pivotal point for him. Such a shame that he didn't think of challenging.
But Roger is the classiest person in the world. He should be the president of the world, if there was such a thing. At least the head of the UN! (I'm actually not kidding; he's beloved worldwide, is used to negotiating on behalf of the players as the head of the Players Association, is brilliant, is even-tempered in the face of inanity, and has a foundation that helps third world countries! Who better to lead the world???)
On another note, the loud grunting from several females is offensive. Mr. X said that the Sharapova-Larcher de Brito match sounded like a porno! (Hmmm, how would he know that???)
To end this on a positive note, I must give props to Aggie Radwanska for being one of the very few who's making the effort to look good. Her mascara is fabulous, as are her eyelashes.
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Lineage Project delivers programs to children and teens in a family homeless shelter. We also reach young people living in transitional housing through our work in high-need public schools. Our program provides a safe space with caring adult role models, developing the resilience of young people facing myriad challenges such as trauma and family instability.
The Village Voice published a feature article and video about our work inside a family homeless shelter.


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Past Exhibition: Precision and Splendor
Go to Exhibition Menu Precision and Splendor: Clocks and Watches at The Frick Collection Introduction Early Clocks Seventeenth-Century Augsburg Clock Watches Eighteenth-Century French Clocks Breguet Videos Virtual Exhibition Visual Index
Precision and Splendor: Clocks and Watches at The Frick Collection
January 23, 2013 to March 9, 2014
The Frick Collection has one of the most important public collections of European timepieces in the United States, much of it acquired through the 1999 bequest of the New York collector Winthrop Kellogg Edey. This extraordinary gift of thirty-eight watches and clocks dating from the Renaissance to the early nineteenth century covers the art of horology in France, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. For reasons of space, only part of the collection can be on permanent view in the museum's galleries. In 2001, many pieces from the Edey collection were featured in The Art of the Timekeeper: Masterpieces from the Winthrop Edey Bequest, an exhibition organized at the Frick by Guest Curator William J. H. Andrewes. In 2013, visitors had another opportunity to explore the breadth and significance of the Edey collection through an exhibition that presented fourteen watches and eleven clocks from his bequest.
The exhibition illustrated the stylistic and technical developments of timepieces from 1500 to 1830. Edey's remarkable collection of Renaissance clocks was represented by a masterwork by Pierre de Fobis, and his interest in watches could be seen in significant examples signed by George Smith, Henry Arlaud, Pierre Huaud II, Julien Le Roy, Thomas Mudge, and Abraham-Louis, and Antoine-Louis Breguet.
Also included in this presentation were five spectacular clocks on loan from Horace Wood Brock. Never before seen in New York City, they reflect the precision and splendor of the art of clockmaking in eighteenth-century France. This exhibition was organized by Charlotte Vignon, Associate Curator of Decorative Arts.
Clock: Mantel Clock Representing Study and Philosophy, by Renacle-Nicolas Sotiau »
Major funding for the exhibition was provided by Breguet.
Additional support was generously provided by The Selz Foundation, Peter and Gail Goltra, and the David Berg Foundation.
The Frick Collection was proud to participate in Madison Avenue Watch Week, April 8-13, 2013.
Portico Gallery
Charlotte Vignon
Horace Wood Brock
Winthrop Kellogg Edey
Early Clocks
Seventeenth-Century Augsburg Clock
Eighteenth-Century French Clocks
Visual Index


my cold .. and that i can get back into the gym again.
For the first time in over a week i can breathe properly through my nose. I still have a pretty wicked cough but its not as bad as it was last week.
So back to the gym again for me... To make things even brighter is that today is absolutely gorgeous outside. Still a little cold but the sun is out and its another reminder that summer is around the corner.. meaning back to outside walking again.


The Rumors Were True! Jessica In Pink!
Jessica and Justin don the cover of People magazine in all their wedded bliss! The bride wore a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown in none other than a cotton candy pink hue. Although Jessica's dress speaks volumes, Justin is a bit more loud and eccentric, jumping with joy in a Tom Ford suit. Pick up a copy of People magazine today to check out all the photos from their special day.


Talis Jayme may be small, but her work is mighty and her spirit is as pure as the angelic wings she paints. A wife, a mother, an educator, and owner of Perdido Key's Artworks Gallery, Jayme is a superwoman that seems to do it all.
Born in Dallas Texas, Jayme spent most of her formative years in Opelousas, Louisiana. Always a lover of art, Jayme set her sights on an art degree upon her entry to Ole Miss, and later turned to education. From there, Jayme spent the next several years teaching K-12, becoming a member of the Arts in Education Panel for the Louisiana State Arts Agency.
Jayme later stepped into a very different role professionally when she became the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Doctor's Hospital of Opelousas and Opelousas General Hospital. For years, her work took her focus away from art, and Jayme said she felt that part of her was missing.
A chance encounter with an old flame renewed Jayme's spirit, and upon marrying her beloved husband John, Jayme felt the beach calling her name. "I had an opportunity to house sit at the beach for a few weeks for my aunt. John and I hopped in the car, and never looked back. It was the best thing we ever did," said Jayme.
Once Jayme began living on the Gulf Coast, the beauty surrounding her inspired her to once again turn to her first love, art.
Jayme's love for art and hunger to keep our youth interested in expressing themselves through art led her to teach after school art classes in the Escambia County School district for more than 15 years. "I think it's so important to give children the tools they need to create and sit back and watch what they can do. I never criticize or compare their work. Instead, I make sure they know that they all have an artist inside them, and what they create is special because it's theirs," Jayme said.
Jayme believes that art is an expression of internal feelings. Feelings for the places we love, the people we love, and the human emotions, both happy and sad, that make us who we are. Her collections of watercolors, acrylics, pastels, and limited edition notecards that feature some of the treasures found in our own backyard have made Jayme one of the most recognized and beloved artist along the Gulf Coast.
Her Artworks Gallery, located in the Villagio Shopping complex at 13700 Perdido Key Drive, opened in 2006 shortly after losing her first gallery, Talis By the Sea (where she partnered with Susan McCullough and Susan Gardner), in Hurricane Ivan.
Artworks Gallery features about 15 different artists from the area and boasts a variety of art from glass work to acrylic on canvas to custom jewelry. Jayme's work welcomes you as you walk through the doors of this delightful gallery, and her collection of angels and coastal artwork will leave you breathless.
While you can find her work locally, Jayme has been honored to have her work featured all over the world. She was featured in the popular coffee table book 'Painters in Paradise', and her famous 'Pineapple' was chosen as the feature piece for the Ontario Hostelry Institute's annual convention magazine. A symbol of friendship, one of Jayme's pineapples hangs in Oprah's personal chef, Art Smith's, kitchen, and Oprah herself has one of Jayme's famous 'Angel' paintings.
But despite her growing notoriety, her heart lies in sharing her knowledge and talent with others.
Jayme's adult classes include an Adult Watercolor and Acrylic class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, and a Paint & Wine Adult class that features various mediums like watercolor, acrylic, drawing and more on Wednesdays from 5 pm to 7 pm. This class is BYOB, and all classes are just $30 per person with all the necessary materials included.
"So many people say that they can't paint a thing and claim they aren't artistic, but to that I say, maybe you've decorated a beautiful home. Maybe you've created beautiful meals for your family. Maybe you've stylishly clothed your children. All of these things are forms of art and people don't realize that. It's all about tapping into those areas of beauty and creativity. I just help them find it," said Jayme.
Jayme also teaches private lessons, private painting parties, and birthday parties for all ages. To reserve your spot in any of her unique and informative classes, call 850-261-9617.
Jayme said her mantra is "art is from the heart", and once you meet her it's clear to see, her success comes from having one of the biggest hearts in the business.


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Q: How do I repeat function over several row I'll admit that I'm not an Excel guru so maybe someone here can help me.
On my worksheet I have several blocks of data.
I calculate the sum of all items within column D of that block.
Within each block I am checking the value of the cell in column C and if it contains the letter "y" and the value in column D of that row is equal to zero I must exclude the total sum of column D.
Currently I am doing this by multiplying the sum value by either 1 or 0 which is produced by running a test over the cell contents.
Below is an example of what I am using to test rows 23 to row 25 inclusively for data in Column D. I am also performing the same on Column E and G, but the "y" character is always in column C, hence the absolut column reference.
=IF(AND($C23="y",D23=0),0,1)*IF(AND($C24="y",D24=0),0,1)*IF(AND($C25="y",D25=0),0,1)

There must be a more efficient way to do this.
Ideally I would like to write a function that I can paste into a cell and then select the rows or cells over which I run the test.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?

A: I'm not sure if I understand the question 100%, but here's an answer anyway:
{=NOT(SUM((C23:C25="y")*(D23:D25=0)))*SUM(D23:D25)}

Don't enter the curly braces, rather enter the formula using Control+Shift+Enter to make it an array formula.  Here's what it does:
First, it counts all the rows where C is 'y' and D is zero.  That will return (in this example) 0, 1, 2, or 3.  The NOT will change the zero to a 1 and change anything else to a zero.  Then that one or zero will be multiplied by the sum of column D.
So if zero rows have both 'y' and 0, multiply the SUM by 1.  If more than zero rows have both 'y' and 0, multiply the SUM by 0.

A: This Function should work:
Option Explicit

Public Function getMySum(src As Range, sumColumn As Integer)
Dim iRow As Range
Dim yColumn As Integer

    yColumn = 1
    getMySum = 0

    For Each iRow In src.Rows

        If (Strings.StrConv(iRow.Cells(1, yColumn), vbLowerCase) <> "y") Or (iRow.Cells(1, sumColumn) <> 0) Then
            getMySum = getMySum + iRow.Cells(1, sumColumn)
        Else
            getMySum = 0
            Exit For
        End If
    Next iRow
End Function

You need to add this Code to a VBA Module
The function call for your Example would be: =getMySum("C:23:D25", 2)
The only other option I see would be to combine the value in c and d like =C23&";"&D23 and sumif VLOOKUP that searches for "y;0" returns an error.