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Q: Value of counter is not updating in a For Loop I have data in B Column of an excel file. I have made a loop that If the value in B Cell is greater than a particular (len1) value, then the code puts the Cell (Value-Len1) value in a new cell at the end of the rows.
I increment the counter as lastrow = lastrow+1 everytime when the row is added. Now here is the problem. Iniitially in the input file I had 122 set of data. But by the time the For loop finishes the value of lastrow becomes 160, but the loop exits at 122. WHY?? Any Help will be appreciated.
For i = 1 To lastrow Step 1
    If Range("B" & i).Value > len1 Then
        Range("A" & lastrow + 1).Value = Range("A" & i).Value
        Range("B" & lastrow + 1).Value = Range("B" & i).Value - len1
        Range("B" & i).Value = len1
        lastrow = lastrow + 1
    End If
Next

A: To get the behaviour you want you need a while loop (or do loop)
i = 1
While i <= lastrow
    If Range("B" & i).Value > len1 Then
        lastrow = lastrow + 1
        Range("A" & lastrow).Value = Range("A" & i).Value
        Range("B" & lastrow).Value = Range("B" & i).Value - len1
        Range("B" & i).Value = len1
    End If
    i = i + 1
Wend

I tested it with the sub below:
Sub LoopBeyondLastRow()
    Dim i  As Long, lastrow As Long, len1 As Long

    len1 = 10

    With ThisWorkbook.Sheets("Sheet1")
        lastrow = .Cells(Rows.Count, "B").End(xlUp).Row

        i = 1
        While i <= lastrow
            If .Range("B" & i).Value > len1 Then
                lastrow = lastrow + 1
                .Range("A" & lastrow).Value = .Range("A" & i).Value
                .Range("B" & lastrow).Value = .Range("B" & i).Value - len1
                .Range("B" & i).Value = len1
            End If
            i = i + 1
        Wend
    End With
End Sub

Please note the following:

*

*Inside the loop I incremented lastrow first and then used it in the following 2 statements (to reduce the number of addition operations)

*In my test code I added With ThisWorkbook.Sheets("Sheet1") to fully qualify all ranges. Not doing this is the source of many bugs that are sometimes very difficult to pinpoint. One should get in the habbit of never to write Range or Cells without a little . before them.

A: Test the next code, please:
Sub TestLoopAddedRowsInclusive()
  '..... your code defining LastRow and len1
  Dim lastRInit As Long
  lastRInit = LastRow
  For i = 1 To Rows.count
    If Range("B" & i).Value = "" And i >= lastRInit Then Exit For
    If Range("B" & i).Value > len1 Then
        Range("A" & LastRow + 1).Value = Range("A" & i).Value
        Range("B" & LastRow + 1).Value = Range("B" & i).Value - len1
        Range("B" & i).Value = len1
        LastRow = LastRow + 1
    End If
  Next
End Sub

A: A faster method would be to export the range values to array and then do the comparision. Store the final output into a temp array and write it back to the worksheet.
If you want to follow your approach then is this what you are trying? I have commented the code so you should not have a problem understanding it. Basically you need 2 loops if you want to recheck the data that you are adding at the end of the row.
Option Explicit

Sub Sample()
    Dim ws As Worksheet
    Dim ComparisionValue As Long
    Dim countOfMatchedValues As Long
    Dim lRow As Long
    Dim i As Long
    Dim outputRow As Long
    Dim rng As Range

    '~~> Change this to the relevant sheet
    Set ws = Sheet1

    '~~> Change this to the relevant
    '~~> comparision value
    ComparisionValue = 122

    With ws
        '~~> Start an indefinite loop
        Do
            '~~> Find last row
            lRow = .Range("A" & .Rows.Count).End(xlUp).Row
            '~~> Fix the output row for the new data
            outputRow = lRow + 1

            '~~> Check if there are any matches for your condition
            countOfMatchedValues = Application.WorksheetFunction.CountIf( _
            .Range("B1:B" & lRow), ">" & ComparisionValue)

            '~~> If not then exit loop
            If countOfMatchedValues = 0 Then Exit Do

            '~~> Do your stuff
            For i = 1 To lRow
                If .Range("B" & i).Value > ComparisionValue Then
                    .Range("A" & outputRow).Value = .Range("A" & i).Value
                    .Range("B" & outputRow).Value = .Range("B" & i).Value - ComparisionValue
                    .Range("B" & i).Value = ComparisionValue
                    outputRow = outputRow + 1
                End If
            Next i
        Loop
    End With
End Sub

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A: for loops use a pre-defined number of iterations. For an unknown number of iterations you need to use a while loop.
Your code uses the value of lastRow at the time it was interpreted, and is never updated again.
This is similar to:
lastRow = 1
Debug.Print lastRow
lastRow = lastRow + 1
Debug.Print lastRow

You will see:

1
2

and not:

2
2

because once the first Debug statement has been executed, changing the value of lastRow doesn't affect this particular output anymore.


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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (Vinegar Syndrome) UHD/Blu-ray Review
Released by: Vinegar Syndrome
Released on: October 25th, 2022.
Director: Tobe Hooper
Cast: Dennis Hopper, Caroline Williams, Bill Moseley, Jim Siedow
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 - Movie Review:
Following up a film that has gone on to be rightfully recognized as a classic is never easy, and often times completely unnecessary, but in 1986 the late, great Cannon Films organization managed to get Tobe Hooper behind the camera for a second shot with Leatherface and company for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. This time around, however, Hooper and his cast and crew did things very, very differently.
The film starts with a pair of rednecks on their way to a party, enjoying a few beers while on the road and firing their guns at whatever signs they happen to pass. They call in to a radio station that they're listening to and speak to the DJ, a woman named Stretch (Caroline Williams), and harass her. While this is happening, the driver decides to play chicken with an oncoming truck which they run off the road. A little while later night has set in and the two guys are back on the road and they decide to call Stretch for another round. Oddly enough, the truck they ran off the road earlier reappears and chases them. Once they catch up to the car, Leatherface (Bill Johnson) and Chop Top (Bill Mosely) hop out of the back and the two men are killed, their phone call to Stretch broadcast live over the radio.
The cops show up at the scene of the crime the next morning and Lt. Lefty Enright (Dennis Hopper), a former Texas Ranger, soon clues in to what's happening here. His brother was slaughtered by a cannibal family years back and he's made it his life mission to track these guys down and make them pay. It looks to Lefty like they're still around and up to their old tricks again. When Stretch offers him a recording of the phone call to use in his investigation, at first he declines - he's the type that likes to work alone - but soon realizes her evidence could help him. Stretch has an ulterior motive, however, in that she hopes that if she works with Lefty on this case that she'll get the promotion to news reporter that she's been after for some time now.
Lefty convinces Stretch to play the recording on the air a few times in hopes of luring the maniacs out of the woodwork. Sure enough, Leatherface and Chop Top break into the station and just as Chop Top is about to do her in, Leatherface stops him - it seems he's fallen for the foxy disc jockey. Her technician, L.G. (Lou Perryman), isn't so lucky, however. The two maniacs leave and Stretch follows them back to their lair, a bizarre abandoned underground theme park where she knows Lefty will be waiting for her. Along the way, she falls through a weak spot and plummets down into the heart of the park where the bodies have been piling up for years. As she works her way out of there to try and save her skin, Lefty is trying to work his way in so that he can avenge his brother's death and get on with his life.
Everything in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is completely over the top, from the acting to the set design to the cinematography to the lighting to the dialogue and back again. The realism and bleak atmosphere of the original is thrown right out the window and this one functions more like a black comedy than a true horror film, despite a couple of good jump scares and a more than a few genuinely creepy moments. Much of this has to do with Dennis Hopper in the lead. No one does 'bat shit crazy' better than Hopper and this role gives him the opportunity to really run with the material. Caroline Williams is a nice balance in that her more restrained performance contrasts Hopper's maniacal turn quite nicely, but once you throw Bill Mosely into the mix there's no turning back - the movie is nuts and the cast really run with it. Throwing Jim Siedow back into his role as The Cook (the only actor to return from the original film) is also a nice touch, and he goes toe to toe with Hopper and Mosely in the crazy department.
The special effects provided by Tom Savini are strong and the cinematography does a really good job of capturing the weird colors and unconventional lighting that was used to give the movie its unique look, particularly once the action heads underground. Most of the film works really well, though there are spots where the dialogue isn't quite so effective and the story feels a little contrived - Hooper's decision to basically remake the infamous dinner scene from the original feels unnecessary, for example. There are logic gaps to deal with, such as how the family has maintained control over a massive underground lair and gone undetected for so long, but that's not uncommon with horror films and can be easily overlooked when one takes into account the bigger picture here.
At its heart this is really a twisted revenge story as it focuses quite a bit on Lefty's manic obsession with payback for what happened to his brother but it does make for an interesting twist on the Chainsaw mythos, warts and all. It's a truly weird film but it has its charm and it has its place alongside the other sequels - just don't go in expecting a rehash of the more famous first film. It almost seems like Hooper knew he couldn't out do himself and so instead he opted to go in a completely different direction.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 – UHD Review:
Vinegar Syndrome brings The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 to UHD with "newly scanned and restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative." Framed at 1.85.1 widescreen and presented in HEVC / H.265 2160p with HD10, the picture looks really impressive. Detail, depth and texture definitely exceed the already very nice looking 1080p remaster that came out via Shout! Factory a few years back in 2016 and the colors look brighter and bolder and stronger as well. There are a few moments where things can look a little hot as far as the contrast goes but we get impressive clarity throughout and nice shadow detail as well. Detail is improved not only in close up shots but medium and long distance shots as well. Skin tones generally look good and black levels are nice and solid. The image is very clean, showing proper grain as you'd expect but virtually no print damage, and the picture is free of any noise reduction, edge enhancement or compression artifact related issues.
English audio is presented in DTS-HD 2.0 Stereo with subtitles are provided in English only. No problems to note, the audio is strong, clear and properly balanced. There's good range evident throughout and some strong channel separation noticeable here as well. Dialogue is always clean and clear and there are no issues to note with any hiss or distortion.
Extras old and new are spread across the discs in this set as follows:
Blu-ray Disc One:
Extras on the first of two included Blu-ray discs starts off with an audio commentary with film critic Patrick Bromley from F This Movie. He talks about how all movies should open with the Cannon Films logo before introducing himself and then discussing his love for Tobe Hooper. From there, he gives a fairly scene specific breakdown of the movie, going over the opening sequence, the different locations, how the Sawyer family has evolved from their debut in the first movie, the marketing behind the film and the poster art referencing The Breakfast Club, the completely different tone of this first sequel, what makes this "the most Tobe Hooper of all the Tobe Hooper movies," the balance of horror and humor in the movie, Dennis Hopper's contributions to the movie, details on the different cast and crew members that worked on the picture, how Hooper's career went downhill after his Cannon Films weren't a financial success, the portrayal of toxic men in the movie, how the film parallels Hooper's earlier The Funhouse, subplots that were cut from the movie involving Lefty and Stretch and loads more.
Up next is a commentary track with director Tobe Hooper moderated by David Gregory (who made The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Shocking Truth documentary among many others and who currently runs Severin Films). Gregory keeps Hooper talking throughout as he fires one question after another at him so this turns out to be a pretty packed discussion. Throughout the commentary we hear about the location shooting and how there were problems with some of the sets while the film was in production. He covers some casting issues though doesn't elaborate on why a new actor was brought in to play Leatherface, and he talks about some of the effects work. There are definitely areas where Hooper could have gone into more detail but it's obvious from his tone at times that he doesn't really want to elaborate on a few of the more controversial issues surrounding the movie and so he just doesn't go there. That being said, this is a good track and worth listening to just to get Hooper's perspective on some of the stranger aspects of the movie, working with Dennis Hopper, and to get an idea of his take on the whole thing.
Another archival commentary track is also included and the participants here include Tom Savini who did the effects work, actors Bill Mosely and Caroline Williams and moderator Michael Felsher of Red Shirt Pictures. This track can be a little hard to get your head around at times as the three alumni tend to want to talk about everything and anything so things are slightly chaotic, but there's a good sense of humor behind it all and each of the three key participants has no shortage of things to discuss. Savini or course covers his effects work while the two actors talk about their work in front of the camera and there are a lot of great stories in here about some of their co-stars and about some of the difficulties that they had to deal with while on the set.
Lastly, as far as the commentary tracks go, we get a talk with director of photography Richard Kooris, production designer Cary White, script supervisor Laura Kooris, and property master Michael Sullivan. This track is well paced and pretty informative though it leans towards technical in spots. Personally, that stuff tends to be pretty interesting to this writer but obviously others may feel differently. Regardless, there's some good discussion here about how and why certain scenes were lit and shot the way they are, some stories about the sets and location used, some talk about the props and the scripting and quite a bit more. This track is active, engaging and well put together.
Vinegar Syndrome has also provided a selection of new featurettes on this disc, starting with Beneath The Battle Land: Remembering 'The Lair spends twelve minutes going over how the underground lair set was designed and constructed and how cast members Caroline Williams, Barry Kinyon, Bill Johnson and Kirk Sisco felt about the now fairly iconic set.
The Saw And The Savini is a twenty-one minute interview with Tom Savini wherein he talks about the different people who were on his crew for the production, what it was like being on location in Texas, what went into finishing some of the makeup effects we see in the movie, working with Hooper, and some hiccups that happened during the shoot that they had to deal with. Clips from the movie used in this piece are missing audio for some reason.
The thirty-one minute Stretch Lives featurette interviews actress Caroline Williams. She talks about how she got into acting, moving to Austin, working with Tobe Hooper and how she got along with him, what it was like on set, the production schedule, getting along with the cast and crew particularly Hopper, and what has happened to her career since making this movie.
Serving Tom is a twenty minute interview with special makeup effects artist Gabe Bartalos. He speaks quite candidly here about how he broke into doing effects work for the movie, how he landed the gig on the feature, what it was like working with Hooper (who he speaks quite fondly of) and the importance of Tom Savini's work on his own career. He also talks about working with some of the different cast members on the shoot.
SFX makeup artist Bart Mixon shows up in the eighteen minute Texas Blood Bath to talk about how he got his start in the business, where his career was at when this movie was made, getting the gig on the movie, relocating to Austin to take the job, getting along with the cast and crew, some of the problems that he and his team ran into during the making of the movie and how he felt about the finished product.
Actor Bill Johnson shows up in the thirty-seven minute Leatherface Revisited featurette to discuss how he got into acting in Austin, how he landed the part in the movie, what it was like for him, fairly green, to be working with Hooper, what he tried to bring to the character, getting along with the other cast members, memories of the enigmatic Dennis Hopper and what it was like on set.
The fourteen minute Remember The Alamo which is an interview with actor Kirk Sisco. Here we learn about how he got the role in the movie, his thoughts on the overall vibe of the movie and the production, meeting Hopper, memories of working with Hooper, thoughts on some of the sets and more stories from his time spent working on the film.
Finishing up disc one is the thirteen minute Die Yuppie Scum is an interview with actor Barry Kinyon who talks about getting into the modelling world, auditioning for his role in the movie and getting his part, going into the production without much in the way at all of actual acting experience, getting along with his co-stars and some of his more memorable experiences from the shoot.
Blu-ray Disc Two:
Disc two is also loaded with extras, mostly archival, starting with, forty minutes of outtakes from The Electric Boogaloo documentary from 2014 on the history of Cannon Films. Tobe Hooper and co-producer Cynthia Hargrave are interviewed here about their experiences working with Golan and Globus and what it was like making movies for them.
Up next is the feature length ninety-minute documentary on the film entitled It Runs In The Family. You can watch this in one ninety-minute chunk or select one of the six chapter - Texas Screenplay Massacre; The Art Of Mayhem; Cast Of Characters; Prime Meat; Father Of The Saw; Requiem For A Sequel - individually. The titles of the chapters give you a rough idea of what is covered but the interviews here with screenwriter Kit Carson, actors Bill Mosley, Caroline Williams, Bill Johnson and Lou Perry, effects guys Tom Savini and Michael Sullivan cover pretty much everything you could hope to learn about the making of this film. There are a lot of fun stories in here about some of the key scenes in the film and about Tobe Hooper himself and the whole thing is edited together nicely with film clips and photos from the film.
We also get roughly half an hour's worth of extended outtakes from the feature length It Runs in The Family featurette that feature L.M. Kit Carson and Lou Perryman. While you can see why the filmmakers might have chosen to remove this material from the finished version of the documentary, it's great to see it included here, particularly as both men have passed away since the documentary was put together. Perryman in particular is a really interesting interviewee and anytime you get the chance to take in more footage of him talking about his life and career you should take it!
Up next is forty-three minutes of Behind The Scenes footage that was shot by none other than Tom Savini while he was working on the movie. As you'd guess, most of the footage here is related to the effects work that Savini and a few other talented SFX artists were tasked with creating for the picture but in addition to that, this footage provides a very candid glimpse at what it was like on set and what some of the cast and crew went through on this shoot.
From there, dig into the forty-two minute featurette called House Of Pain that is a collection of interviews with make-up effects artists Bart Mixon, Gabe Bartalos, Gino Crognale, and John Vulich. The interviewees detail their work on the feature and there's some pretty cool behind the scenes material and stories in here. If you're into the effects side of horror movie history, this is pretty much gold.
In the nineteen minute Yuppie Meat we get all new interviews with actors Chris Douridas and Barry Kinyon, the guys who played the two victims that call into Stretch before Leatherface kills them. Here they discuss how they came to appear in the film, what it was like working on the project and what they've been up to since getting the acting gigs they got for this feature.
The seventeen minute long Cutting Moments gets editor Alain Jakubowicz in front of the camera to talk about cutting the film for Hooper and Cannon Films. He talks not just about working with Hooper on this feature but also the director's Invaders From Mars. He also talks about a few other films he cut for Cannon Films (he worked on quite a few of them, including the mighty Delta Force!).
Behind the Mask spends fourteen minutes with stuntman Bob Elmore who wound up playing Leatherface in the film in the scenes that were deemed too dangerous for Bill Johnson. This is pretty interesting stuff because apparently Johnson had a lot of difficulty actually wielding the massive chainsaw that Leatherface uses in the feature, which lead to Elmore getting a lot more screen time than he would have originally. He talks about his experiences doing this, working with Hooper and some of the more intense sequences that Leatherface appears in during the span of the film.
Fans of the Horror's Hallowed Grounds location visits that have popped up on various DVD releases over the years will appreciate seeing Sean Clark show up here to revisit the locations used for the movie shoot. This twenty-five minute long piece sees Clark visiting Austin and the surrounding areas used for most of the key scenes in the film. He also checks out the amusement park set. Sadly, most of what was there in the eighties is long gone or completely transformed by this point, but this is still an interesting look at what's left.
Still Feeling the Buzz is a twenty-eight minute interview with film historian Stephen Thrower that goes into detail about what Tobe Hooper was up against personally and professionally when he decided to make a sequel to the original film. As is the norm with Thrower's interviews, it's interesting and insightful.
Also carried over from previous releases are the highly touted forty-three minutes of behind the scenes footage shot on a camcorder during the making of the movie by Tom Savini. There's some interesting footage in here that gives us a look at the sets being worked on and the cast and crew all doing their thing as well as some interesting makeup footage. Closing out the extras on the second Blu-ray disc is a selection of two minutes' worth of alternate opening titles, eleven minutes of deleted scenes (including Joe Bob Briggs' cameo), an American teaser trailer and a Japanese teaser trailer, four minutes of TV spots and a still gallery.
Reversible cover sleeve art is also provided and the first 10,000 copies purchased through Vinegar Syndrome's website will come packaged with come with an exclusive limited edition spot varnish hard case that holds an embossed slipcover inside, designed by Tony Stella. It's very nice packaging and definitely gives the release a premium feel.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 - The Final Word:
While this second film is a very different beast than the classic that came before it, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is still a really well made movie that mixes humor and horror quite effectively. The berserk atmosphere of the movie coupled with Hopper's over the top performance makes it completely worthwhile. Vinegar Syndrome's UHD/Blu-ray release is stacked with extras old and new and it presents the film in a really strong 4k presentation.
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She believes that companies and the administrators who prepare the plans need to have enough time and information. Specifically, time and information to determine why the company had financial problems in the first place. Only then, can they prepare a proper and efficient plan.
Kärkinen's dissertation included many types of firms. Most of them were small or very small companies.
The bankruptcy of a small business can be a difficult situation for the entrepreneur, creditors, and other stakeholders.
When a reorganization is successful, everybody wins – the firms, stakeholders, and the whole economy.
After a successful reorganization, the company can continue doing business and its workers still have their jobs.
Kärkinen, Eija-Leena (2018). "Essays on Efficiency of Reorganization Process – a Life Cycle Approach." Acta Wasaensia 410. Väitöskirja. Vaasan yliopisto. University of Vaasa. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-476-831-3.


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Zinio brings magazine reader – and What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision – to Android tablets
By Joe Cox
The "world's largest newsstand" is now available on Android 3.0 tablets via the Android market
If you've been craving the digital magazine experience on your Android device then you'll be pleased to hear that Zinio is now available on Android 3.0 tablets.
Already available pre-loaded on selected 2.2 and 2.3 devices, the Zinio app will now be available on Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet devices.
The Motorola Xoom, Asus Eee Pad Transformer (reviewed in our forthcoming August issue), Acer Iconia Tab A500 and Samsung and LG tablets will all support the app.
Zinio is also promising a selection of 24 free digital magazines, from the company's library of over 4,200, for all users who download Zinio before June 15th.
But the best news of all is of course the inclusion of the digital edition of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision.
Already available via Zinio on PC, Mac and iPad, it's now naturally included in this Android release, bringing the magazine to the Honeycomb tablets.
Head to the Android Market on your tablet to find and install the Zinio app.
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Joe is Content Director for T3 and What Hi-Fi?, having previously been the Global Editor-in-Chief of What Hi-Fi?. He has worked on What Hi-Fi? across the print magazine and website for more than 15 years, writing news, reviews and features on everything from turntables to TVs, headphones to hi-fi separates. He has covered product launch events across the world, from Apple to Technics, Sony and Samsung; reported from CES, the Bristol Show, and Munich High End for many years; and written for sites such as the BBC, Stuff, and the Guardian. In his spare time, he enjoys expanding his vinyl collection and cycling (not at the same time).
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Hi there! Probably you are waiting impatiently to see what we are going to publish today, right :)? And it is most likely to think that our article will be dedicated to some attractive ski resort… But no, today we won't discuss the amazing winter destinations that are very topical for this time of year – we want to share with you where is one of the most beautiful places for you to go this summer! Are you disappointed or vice versa – we managed to awake your interest?
Before we start with the essential part of today's article, would like to tell you that summer season 2017 is very nearly and it is good for you to make the first steps in your holiday's organization – planning to your leave, reviewing the tourist offers, comparing of the hotels, information about the destination you are visiting (climate, sights, local people etc.), transportation, currency, etc.
And yes, we know that all that research may take you lots of time or you to find it difficult, but the sooner you inform yourself the better for you!
But before to go there this summer, stay here and learn more about this magic place – as we told you it is good for you to know maximum more about both the country and the resort you are visiting!
Well, Nessebar is a bit different summer destination then the other resorts along the gorgeous Black Sea coast. It is built more than 3,000 years ago and is one of the most ancient cities in Europe. Except this, because of its incredible cultural heritage Nessebar was declared as a cultural monument and it is also part of the heritage of UNESCO!
The old city is located on a small peninsula and there you will find some of the most remarkable sights of town. So, if you love the history, if you like small houses, breathtaking views, romantic, cobbled streets and cozy restaurants, then visit the old Nessebar and enjoy a real sea fairy tale!
In this part of the city there you will find mostly small guest houses that are very cozy and beautiful. And by staying there you will have excellent and pleasant vacation with your beloved ones for sure! But still, if you want to stay at some modern hotel, go right to the new town of Nessebar where you will find many of them!
Nessebar is one of these places where everybody forgets about all the problems and negative emotions… Being there you just don't have any chance to feel ruefully or to get bored – the atmosphere and the things you can see in Nessebar are so stunning and wonderful, that you even will need to extend your stay with several days more! Be sure that a one-week vacation won't be enough for you to enjoy all the beauty and romance that Nessebar is hiding!
Most favorite thing for us in Nessebar is the incredible restaurants along the coastline. They are so romantic and wonderful that every dinner at sunset turns into a real pleasure! Just imagine how you and your half have a dinner while enjoying the soothing sound of the waves and the incredible colorful hues of the sunset… A perfect end of the day, right?
Everywhere in Nessebar prices are acceptable and reasonable, so that your worries should disappear! Enjoy Nessebar and try everything that the city offers… And don't forget to bring your camera – there is a plenty of amazing sceneries that will take your breath away and that you must shoot!


This research examined the determinants of microcredit loan repayment based on a sample of 752 microcredit loans granted in Portugal by the National Association for the Right to Credit, adopting individual lending mechanisms and granting loans through partnerships with several credit institutions. This is the first study to ascertain the influence that a set of factors – grouped into three categories: borrowers' individual characteristics; loan characteristics; and characteristics of business projects implemented by borrowers – has on the repayment ability of microcredit programs, in a developed country of the Eurozone experiencing the financial hardships of the 2008-2009 crisis.
Similar to previous studies, married borrowers tend to repay loans faster, an indication that they tend to be more responsible than single borrowers. In addition, the study finds that foreigners tend to default the repayment loans and that those involved in manufacturing activities replay their loans more often than those involved in service activities. The research suggests that microcredit loan repayment depends on both social determinants as well as economic determinants.
Click here to go to the paper by Jorge Mota, António Carrizo Moreira, and Cristóvão Brandão.


Officers from the Cumberland Police Department responded to an East First Street residence for a noise complaint. Upon the arrival of officers they made contact with Christopher Douglas Balderson who was visiting at the residence. Officers learned that Balderson had an active bench warrant for violation of probation. Balderson was taken into custody without incident. He was later taken before the District Court Commissioner where he was held on a $500.00 bond at the Allegany County Detention Center.


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The Golf Channel will premiere the segment on December 12th at 6:00 p.m. However, we do not know the exact time that our segment will appear.
Many thanks to the students, staff members, and families who have dedicated their time and efforts to Cedar Lane athletics!


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NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 30, 2017
by Lyle Richardson | Oct 30, 2017
Game recaps and more in your NHL morning coffee headlines.
NHL.COM: Blake Wheeler's first-period hat trick powered the Winnipeg Jets to a 7-1 thrashing of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Mark Scheifele had a goal and two assists for the Jets, who chased Matt Murray from the Penguins net after he gave up four goals on nine shots.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: This was the third lopsided loss suffered by the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins this month. They'd previously fallen 10-1 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 5 and 7-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 21.
Johnny Gaudreau had two assists and Mike Smith made 30 saves as the Calgary Flames edged the Washington Capitals 2-1.
Ryan Miller made 34 saves in his Anaheim Ducks debut to backstop the club to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Corey Perry scored in the shootout to give the Ducks the win. Miller missed the opening nine games of the season with a wrist injury. Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf left the game after taking a puck in the face early in the first period.
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL: The Vegas Golden Knights have suspended forward Vadim Shipachyov for leaving their AHL affiliate in Chicago and returning to Las Vegas. Last week, management gave Shipachyov's agent permission to speak to other clubs about a possible trade for his client.
SPECTOR'S NOTE: Shipachyov's struggles to adjust to the NHL game and his $4.5 million annual salary cap hit through 2018-19 are likely making it difficult for his agent to find a trade partner. The Knights could have little choice but to terminate his contract.
PHILLY.COM: With defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere sidelined, the Flyers have called up Samuel Morin.
VANCOUVER SUN: Canucks rookie Brock Boeser could miss the next two games with a bruised foot.
ARIZONA SPORTS: The Coyotes placed goaltender Louis Domingue on waivers.
MONTREAL GAZETTE: The Canadiens reached a mutual agreement with forward Martin Reway to terminate his contract.
TORONTO STAR: The Maple Leafs current slump suggests the club should name a team captain to help lead them out of this funk.
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Located on Old Point Comfort at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, the area that is now Fort Monroe has been a strategic location since before European settlement of tidewater Virginia. Fort Monroe was established in 1819 when the US built a series of coastal defense installations in response to the War of 1812.
The 570 acre fort is a National Historic Landmark. It has engineering, architectural, landscape and historic resources. It played a notable role in the Civil War as the location of General Butlers Contraband decision prompting hundreds of enslaved Africans and African Americans to seek freedom with its walls.
Under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, the Army will leave the fort in 2011 and it will revert back to the Commonwealth of Virginia. As part of the BRAC process, a reuse plan was required.
As a subcontractor to the architectural firm Hanbury, Evans, Wright, Vlattas (HEWV), Hanbury Preservation Consulting was part of a master planning process that involved extensive community involvement through a series of highly orchestrated public meetings, charettes and a week long design open house where the community was welcome to come and participate in the design and master planning process on-site. As a result of this process five definitive goals were established: protect this historic place and keep it vital; open it up; establish a large-scale open space park; seek economic sustainability; allow new development, within strict limits.
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It was announced on Thursday that Augusta County Schools will receive a grant of $1,089,925 to use for Head Start early childhood education.
This grant is in addition to a $1 million grant that the school division received in March 2015, which allowed them to create an early Head Start program for children aged 0 to 3. There are currently 32 students in the program, said Ashley Rhodenizer, director of the program.
The school division partners with Creative Wonders in Stuarts Draft to facilitate the program.
U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $17,631,822 in grants for various health care organizations, medical research and Head Start programs across the Commonwealth, according to a press release.
"This funding is an investment in the health and education of our communities," the Senators said in the press release. "Community health centers and Head Start programs help create a strong foundation for Virginia families, and we will continue to be steadfast supporters of these critical programs and services in Congress."
Besides Augusta County Schools the following organizations will receive grants:
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc. in Arlington will receive $4,786,611 for refugee health and social services;
Youth For Tomorrow - New Life Center in Bristow will receive $2,985,400 for unaccompanied migrant children services;
Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services will receive $1,448,057;
Johnson Health Center in Lynchburg will receive $1,285,709;
Southern Dominion Health Systems in Victoria will receive $1,073,689;
George Mason University will receive $197,795 for research into maternity and childhood development;
Virginia Commonwealth University will receive $114,375 for research into oral diseases and disorders and $76,250 for research into maternity and childhood development; and,
Old Dominion University will receive $77,500 for research into maternity and childhood development.
Mile High Kids and Community Development, Inc. in Virginia Beach will receive $2,479,370;
People Incorporated of Virginia in Abingdon will receive $ 2,017,14.


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Q: How to choose pass instance method to use to a method in Java I have a method that sorts a List by different criteria and returns the name (an instance variable) of the one with maximum value. In case more than one instance is having the maximum, all of their names should be concatenated.
Let's say I have Class A as follows.
Class A {
    ...
    String getName(){...}
    int getValue1() {...}
    int getValue2() {...}
    ...
    int getValueN() {...}
    ...
}

I have a List<A> listToSort. I would normally sort this list as listToSort.sort(Comparator.comparing(A::getValue1)) or listToSort.sort(Comparator.comparing(A::getValue2)), so on and so forth. Then get the ones sharing the maximum value.
In a method I believe this should be done as:
String getMaxString (Comparator c) {
    listToSort.sort(c);
    ...
}

and send Comparator.comparing(A.getValueX) as parameter to call it with different methods. (X here indicates an arbitrary number for the getValue function).
However, I need to also return other instances sharing the same values
I will need to pass the Class methods to my method and call on instances as:
String getMaxString (Comparator c) {
    listToSort.sort(c);

    int maxValue = listToSort.get(listToSort.size() - 1).getValueX();
    String maxString = listToSort.get(listToSort.size() - 1).getName();

    for (int i = listToSort.size() - 2; i >= 0; i--) {
        if (listToSort.get(i).getValueX()() == maxValue) {
            maxString += ", " + listToSort.get(i).getName();
        }
    }
    return maxString;
}

How would I pass this method to call on instances here? Or do I need to consider another way?
Edit:
I have a list of Courses as List<Course> mylist where a course can be simplified as:
Class Course {
    private String name;
    private int capacity;
    private int students;

    ...
    //bunch of getters.
}

My task is to return Strings for the course(es) with maximum capacity, the course(es) with maximum registered students, the course(es) with most difficulty, the maximum filled percentage, the course(es) with the maximum number of TAs etc...
Edit 2:
As requested in the comment section.
List of
Course a (name "a", capacity 10, students 5)
Course b (name "b", capacity 20, students 5)
Course c (name "c", capacity 30, students 0)

Sorting based on capacity should return "c"
Sorting based on students should return "a b"

A: You can pass the getter method and create the Comparator in getMaxString:
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Comparator;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.function.Function;

public class Foo {
    static class AClass {
        private final String name;
        private final int value1;
        private final int value2;

        String getName() { return name; }
        int getValue1() { return value1; }
        int getValue2() { return value2; }

        public AClass(String name, int value1, int value2) {
            this.name = name;
            this.value1 = value1;
            this.value2 = value2;
        }
    }

    static String getMaxString(Function<AClass,Integer> f, List<AClass> listToSort) {
        listToSort.sort(Comparator.comparing(f));
        int maxValue = f.apply(listToSort.get(listToSort.size() - 1));
        String maxString = listToSort.get(listToSort.size() - 1).getName();

        for (int i = listToSort.size() - 2; i >= 0; i--) {
            if (f.apply(listToSort.get(i)) == maxValue) {
                maxString += ", " + listToSort.get(i).getName();
            }
        }
        return maxString;
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        List<AClass> list = new ArrayList<>();
        list.add(new AClass("a", 1,2));
        list.add(new AClass("b", 1,2));
        list.add(new AClass("c", 2,1));
        list.add(new AClass("d", 2,1));
        System.out.println(getMaxString(AClass::getValue1, list));
        System.out.println(getMaxString(AClass::getValue2, list));
    }
}

As Tim Moore suggested above, it isn't necessary to sort the list (which has cost O(n*log n)), we can traverse it twice:
    static String getMaxString2(ToIntFunction<AClass> f, List<AClass> listToSort) {
        int maxValue = listToSort.stream().mapToInt(f).max().orElseThrow();
        return listToSort.stream()
          .filter(a -> maxValue == f.applyAsInt(a))
          .map(AClass::getName)
          .collect(Collectors.joining(", "));
    }

Note that you should test your code with an empty list.

A: It's useful to look at the type signature for Comparator.comparing, because it sounds like you want to do something similar:
static <T,U extends Comparable<? super U>> Comparator<T> comparing(Function<? super T,? extends U> keyExtractor)

The interesting part is the type of keyExtractor. Roughly speaking, it's a function from the type of the object you're comparing, to the type of the field you want to use for the comparison. In our case, these correspond to the A class and Integer. Because these types are fixed in this example, you can declare a method with a signature like this:
String getMaxString(Function<A, Integer> property)

With the existing algorithm, it can be used this way:
String getMaxString(Function<A, Integer> property) {
    listToSort.sort(Comparator.comparing(property));

    int maxValue = property.apply(listToSort.get(listToSort.size() - 1));
    String maxString = listToSort.get(listToSort.size() - 1).getName();

    for (int i = listToSort.size() - 2; i >= 0; i--) {
        if (listToSort.get(i).getValueN() == maxValue) {
            maxString += ", " + listToSort.get(i).getName();
        }
    }
    return maxString;
}

However, it isn't necessary or efficient to sort the entire list in order to determine the maximum elements, as this can be determined by iterating through the list once:
String getMaxString(Function<A, Integer> property) {
    int maxValue = Integer.MIN_VALUE;
    StringBuilder maxString = new StringBuilder();

    for (A element : listToSort) {
        int currentValue = property.apply(element);
        if (currentValue > maxValue) {
            // there is a new maximum, so start the string again
            maxString = new StringBuilder(element.getName());
            maxValue = currentValue;
        } else if (currentValue == maxValue) {
            // equal to the existing maximum, append it to the string
            if (maxString.length() > 0) {
                maxString.append(", ");
            }
            maxString.append(element.getName());
        }
        // otherwise, it's less than the existing maximum and can be  ignored
    }

    return maxString.toString();
}

Either way, you can call it using the same method reference syntax:
getMaxString(A::getValueN)

A: Time complexity O(n) - only one iteration through the dataset.
Hope it'll help.
If something will be unclear fill free to raise a question.
Main
public class MaxClient {
public static void main(String[] args) {
    Comparator<A> comp = Comparator.comparingInt(A::getVal1);

    List<A> items = List.of(new A(1, 8), new A(2, 8), new A(5, 8), new A(5, 27), new A(3, 8));
    items.stream()
            .collect(new GetMax(comp))
            .forEach(System.out::println);
}

}
Custom collector GetMax
public class GetMax implements Collector <A, Deque<A>, Deque<A>> {
private final Comparator<A> comp;

public GetMax(Comparator<A> comp) {
    this.comp = comp;
}

@Override
public Supplier<Deque<A>> supplier() {
    return ArrayDeque::new;
}

@Override
public BiConsumer<Deque<A>, A> accumulator() {
    return (stack, next) -> {
        if (!stack.isEmpty() && comp.compare(next, stack.peekFirst()) > 0) stack.clear();
        if (stack.isEmpty() || comp.compare(next, stack.peekFirst()) == 0) stack.offerLast(next);
    };
}

@Override
public BinaryOperator<Deque<A>> combiner() {
    return (stack1, stack2) -> {
        if (stack1.isEmpty()) return stack2;
        if (stack2.isEmpty()) return stack1;
        if (comp.compare(stack1.peekFirst(), stack2.peekFirst()) == 0) {
            stack1.addAll(stack2);
        }
        return stack1;
    };
}

@Override
public Function<Deque<A>, Deque<A>> finisher() {
    return stack -> stack;
}

@Override
public Set<Characteristics> characteristics() {
    return Set.of(Characteristics.UNORDERED);
}

}
Class A that I used for testing purposes
public class A {
private int val1;
private int val2;

public A(int val1, int val2) {
    this.val1 = val1;
    this.val2 = val2;
}

public int getVal1() {
    return val1;
}

public int getVal2() {
    return val2;
}

@Override
public String toString() {
    return "A val1: " + val1 + " val2: " + val2;
}

}
OUTPUT
A val1: 5 val2: 8
A val1: 5 val2: 27

A: Thanks for posting the information I requested.  Here is what I came up with.
Create a list of Course objects
List<Course> list = List.of(
      new Course("a", 10, 5),
      new Course("b", 20, 5),
      new Course("c", 30, 0));

Stream the methods and apply them to the list
List<String> results = Stream.<Function<Course, Integer>>of(
    Course::getCapacity,
    Course::getStudents)
      .map(fnc-> getMaxString(fnc, list))
      .toList();

results.forEach(System.out::println);

print the results
c
a b

I wrote a simple method that takes a method reference and list and finds the maximum. It does not do any sorting.

*

*allocate a list to hold the names

*set the maximum to the lowest possible

*iterate thru the list applying the method.

*if the value is greater than the current max replace it and clear the current list of names.

*otherwise, if equal, add a new name.

*once done, return the formatted string.

static String getMaxString(Function<Course, Integer> fnc,
        List<Course> list) {
    List<String> result = new ArrayList<>();
    int max = Integer.MIN_VALUE;
    for (Course obj : list) {
        int val = fnc.apply(obj);
        if (val >= max) {
            if (val > max) {
                result.clear();
            }
            max = val;
            result.add(obj.getName());
        }
    }
    return String.join(" ", result);
}

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I started my summer holiday with a trip to Cumbria in the North-East of England. Woolfest 2013 is one of the big events on the knitting calendar and, as I usually work events rather than attend, being able to go as a visitor felt like a treat. Of course, my Woolfest visit turned into actual work once I got there - places to be and people to see - but it was good to be a 'punter' for about 20 minutes! Compared to other events I've either attended or worked, Woolfest was overwhelming. It wasn't as crowded as I had feared, but I found myself rushing from one end to another over and over. And then it was suddenly time to go home and I hadn't done half the things I had planned on doing.
Woolfest is all about celebrating British wool/yarn and I loved seeing the rare sheep breeds on display. I wasn't too happy with people who kept poking the poor sheep, but it was great seeing the animals in person. I think many knitters forget that there is an actual animal at the end of their yarn (so to speak) and I think even more knitters do not realise the variety of local wool available. I was very taken with the Wesleydales (hippies, man) but I loved the Manx Loaghtan sheep even more. When I saw the white Wesleydale/Manx mix, I could not resist. Coupled with the darker Manx, this will become a warm winter's hat.
One of my favourite destinations at any knitting event is always the Susan Crawford Vintage stall. This time I wanted to see Susan's new cotton yarn - Coquette 4ply - but it is always a joy to look at her stall. She has such a personal sense of colour and a very focused aesthetic. I didn't leave with any Coquette, but I picked up two balls of the exquisite Excelana 4ply. It feels beautiful in the ball and I want to support British yarn producers! I have a very specific design idea for this yarn. Shhh.
This was an unexpected purchase. This was described as "Hebridean 4ply" and it certainly looks like Hebridean 4ply. As you can see by my tiny hand, this is a massive amount of dark brown 4ply with a decidedly Hebridean feel. Goodness knows how much is there, but it will certainly be enough to form the backdrop/main colour of a colourwork cardigan. I am ridiculously pleased with this purchase and it was a real 'spur of the moment' one too.
And then I bought buttons. I woke up Sunday morning when the whiff of the button stalls had cleared from my head and I was confused for a moment. Had I really bought that many buttons? Of course I had. I always buy buttons at events.
The big two buttons are ear-marked for a project. The buttons at (roughly) 4 o'clock are meant for my Bute cardigan (1.5 sleeves to go!), the 8 o'clock buttons are for the Stevie cardigan and I bought the 9 o'clock buttons because they reminded me of ammonites. We like fossils in Casa Bookish! The rest of the buttons were bought for unspecified future projects.
It was very good to meet a lot of friends - both old and new. Apologies if I missed seeing you or if I was only there for a second - it was a manic day. I think if I am to do Woolfest again, I will have to stay overnight. One day isn't really enough! And on that note I think I shall go enjoy the rest of my holiday.


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"Who are you?" is a fundamental question for all online business activities. Whether a company wants to allow employees, contractors or business partners to remotely access its networks, or engage in online commercial transactions, the need to authenticate the identity of the remote party is a critical one.
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Well dear readers, I have ultra mega exciting news, but I am waiting until it's "official" before I broadcast it. So for now I will try and hold my tongue (but seriously though I am having a tough time doing it).
In the mean time, here are some things for you!
Episode 6 of Forgotten is up! "Waiting" presented even more of a challenge as far as asynchonicity goes; there are a few passages which diverge for quite some length before meeting up again. This one took a few takes to get right. 😉 Hope you enjoy!
Aaaand, some more kitty pictures!
The cat shelves I built continue to be a huge success. Lemon took to them right away, but Echo was a little hesitant; after only three instances of me 'helping' her up there though, she's really taken a liking to them.
And I canned peaches yesterday! But there was something a little strange about one of them at the top of the box… I began gathering clues as to what could have possibly happened to it. A mystery was afoot!
Haha I think it was the most adorable way to have a bruised peach.
Oh an check out this one last thing; all these egg yolks went into making ice cream for Aaron's birthday (way back in July- just getting around to uploading tons of photos now haha). They were from two different cartons of eggs, if you're wondering about the difference in colour (free run -vs- not).
Made for some delicious vanilla ice cream!
Next post is best post.
I've had my third acceptance!
Well, my piece was accepted in March, but they were dealing with volume 1. The contract finally was sent out, and I signed it. I wanted to wait until it was 'official' before announcing it. Good things come to those who wait!
I've been really bolstered by this one.
One piece published is a fluke.
Two could be a horrible mistake.
Three is the start of a beautiful friendship. Three is pattern. Three is what starts a career. Man oh man am I ever happy to be telling you guys about my third publication.
My short story "Monday Matinee Madness" is about a Projectionist surviving in the zombie apocalypse, running films every Monday. It will appear in Zombies Gone Wild vol.2, edited by Michael S. Gardner and Matt Nord. It's sure to be an eclectic mix of tales of the zombie apocalypse. I will make sure you hear about the release date!
Thanks for checking in ever so often. I hope to share more great news, like this, with you more and more frequently.
But for now, I'm 34,000 word into the book, and it's coming along nicely. Solved some problems I was having about conflict and the antagonist. My next post will be all about PAX, which I was at over the weekend. It was way. cool.


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by Ged Camera
in 66, May 2019
In 2016, when the austerity cuts were not so much trimming any flab but cutting down to the bone, things looked bleak for the community baths and the Carnegie library in Levenshulme. Both were closed down, but after working closely with an active community group, the council built and opened the nearby Arcadia centre that now houses a new library and baths. But what was to happen to the redundant library and swimming baths buildings that were located in the less fashionable side of Levenshulme?
Jez Hall has been around Levenshulme for about 30 years and is treasurer of the Levenshulme Old Library committee, which oversaw its reopening in 2018. He kindly took the time to speak to Now Then about the background to the project and the plans for the library's future.
"There was interest in the community and, with others, we first of all formed an association then went on to form a charity called the Levenshulme Old Library Community Interest Organisation (LOL CIO) to enable us to take on a lease from the council, and so we're a registered charity with a committee of trustees and people involved in it as such."
"We've got 12 people on the committee. There's a constitution. We're a registered charity and basically people either step forward and say they want to be on the committee or, if there are too many of them, then there could be an election at our AGM."
Jez continued: "We did an initial consultation in that first phase, before we formed the charity, and arts and culture came out strongly as a need in the community and that seemed to inspire the people who then stuck with the idea. So that's our basic vision, to create a cultural centre or a centre for community arts, so that people will be able to have exposure to the arts or be able to do creative things themselves."
The layout of the building conveniently allows it to be split into three distinct sections with the largest room intended to be a multifunctional area, not being tied down to one type of activity. It recently held a music concert featuring a local artist, Caoilfhionn Rose Birley [see Live section of this issue], amongst the performers and the room was packed.
LOL CIO shares the premises with ALL FM [a community based radio network that stands for Ardwick, Longsight and Levenshulme], the Levenshulme Youth Forum and the Owl and the Coconut. ALL FM were trying to move from their buildings and were looking at the vacant library, but didn't have the scale to take over the whole project. So, rather than compete, a mutually beneficial agreement was reached, meaning the premises are normally occupied, there are regular revenue streams and various community voices are heard, including the youth element via the LYF, which is a key focus area for the charity. At about the same time, the Owl and the Coconut were looking for a venue to offer a programme of arts and wellbeing activities so teaming up was a natural fit.
Jez explained how other people can get involved. "We do a lot of social media stuff, so we have Facebook group, a Levenshulme Old Library page and a Twitter account, as well as a mailing list so people can find out what's going on. The best way to get involved is to come to the activities. We have a volunteer co-ordinator, but we always need more people."
The creative hub within Levenshulme is constantly growing. How does the Levenshulme Old Library project interact with them?
"It wasn't just about saving a lovely building, but about the activities being accessible for the whole of Levenshulme."
Jez continued: "We wanted to fill a niche that we felt others weren't fulfilling. So that's why we don't have a regular bar, for example, as we didn't want to take away from places like the Klondyke or other venues. And it's not a church or faith building. So we thought that this was a unique place for any age, any faith or any community to get involved in. But it also served that bit of Levenshulme, which isn't quite as hipster and which isn't quite so cool, over on the Gorton side."
"We work closely with them [other local groups] and hope we add value to what they do and we all interact. It's all about collaboration, really."
"It sounds a bit poncy, but I'll put it this way: community is not a noun but it's a verb. It's a process of building a community. Where everyone can get involved. Like on 11 May we are hosting a co-design and celebration event and we're inviting anyone to come along and help shape what we're doing."
One example of this interaction will be later this year at LevyFringe2019 (4-19 July), which is supported by Arts Council England. This will allow the LOL CIO to collaborate with Levy Markets and work alongside Manchester International Festival (MIF). The intention is to draw people from the city centre towards Levenshulme and allow people who cannot get to the city centre to enjoy MIF from closer to home.
Finally, the last words go to Jez: "We're just trying to create an excellent space for all sorts of people to come together."
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Thanks to the high-quality cameras that are integrated with today's smartphones and tablets, many of us have the ability to record short video clips or even full-length features whenever and wherever. If you own a PC, chances are that you'll want to view these recordings on your computer through Windows Media Player.
Unfortunately you'll often encounter videos that were recorded in the wrong orientation, making it tough to watch them as intended when they're opened in Windows Media Player. Because there's no built-in way to rotate video in Windows Media Player, we have to reach out to additional software.
Follow these steps to rotate video in VLC.
While Windows Movie Maker was once the go-to application for rotating video, it is no longer supported by Microsoft and therefore not recommended as a viable option. VLC media player, meanwhile, is an oft-updated free alternative maintained by an active open source developer community. Before getting started, you'll first need to download and install VLC for Windows from the VideoLAN website.
Launch the VLC application and open the video that you wish to rotate by selecting Media -> Open File from the main menu.
Click on Tools, located in the main menu just above your video. When the drop-down menu appears, choose the Effects and Filters option. You can also use the following keyboard shortcut in place of this menu item: CTRL+E.
The Adjustments and Effects interface should now be displayed, overlaying the main VLC window. Click on the Video Effects tab.
Within the Video Effects section, click on the Geometry tab.
Click on the checkbox accompanying the Transform option so that its drop-down menu becomes available. Within this menu, choose whichever of the available options meets your needs. Your video will be rotated automatically as you make a selection, so you can browse through each one until you find the desired orientation.
Once satisfied with the rotation, click on the Save button. Next, select Close to return to the main VLC interface.
Now that the video has been rotated, it's time to save your new file in its correct format. Click on Tools and select Preferences when the drop-down menu appears, or use the following keyboard shortcut instead: CTRL+P.
The Simple Preferences interface should now be visible. Towards the bottom of the window is an option labeled Show settings, accompanied by two radio buttons. Select All.
In the left menu pane, scroll down until you locate the Stream output section. Click on the arrow accompanying the Sout stream option , found within this section, to expand its list of settings.
Select the Transcode setting. On the right-hand side of the screen, place a check mark next to the Rotate video filter option by clicking on it once.
Select the Save button to apply these changes and return to the main VLC window.
Click on Media from the main menu and select the Convert/Save option, or use the following keyboard shortcut instead: CTRL+R.
The Open Media interface should now be displayed, overlaying the main VLC window. Click on the Add button and choose the original file that you have rotated. Next, select the Convert/Save button.
The Convert dialog will now be visible. Click on the Browse button, located in the Destination section, and choose an existing file to overwrite or enter a new path and filename for your rotated video.
Finally, click on the Start button to complete the conversion and save the properly-rotated video file to your chosen destination.
If you'd rather not download and install an application to rotate a video yourself, there are several ad-driven online options accessible via your web browser that can handle the rotation for you. There are limitations with most of these cloud-based solutions, however, including the inability to rotate long videos.
Below are some of our favorite browser-based services, which allow you to rotate video files and download them for viewing in Windows Media Player.


Orange Pharma staff led by Dipesh Shah (third left) during the Kenya Top 100 mid-sized companies dinner hosted by the Business Daily and KPMG at the Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi, on November 23. The firm was ranked eighth.
In 2011, Dipesh Shah and Kaushik Purohit pooled resources with others to start a general merchandise shop at Nairobi's OTC area selling lowly priced consumer goods.
Their firm, Orange Pharma, solely targeted hawkers, kiosks and retail shops where they delivered orders on foot or bicycles.
"We realised that our customers' businesses were growing into mini-wholesalers who loaned out their items to hawkers at bus stops and roadside traders while sourcing for products directly from us," recalls Mr Shah.
They relocated to Baba Ndogo Light Industries a year later and embarked on importation of products from India and China, raising their revenue to Sh200 million in 2013.
Mr Shah said they registered Sona Moja, Sonadol Extra, Kaluma balm and Sonaplast which they proceeded to promote in TV and radio advertisements as well as branded billboards across the country.
"Many people remember the late Mzee Ojwang's aching back being jumped on to ease the pain and TV comedian Mwala's matatu skit where he hands over a Sona Moja pair of tablets to a Maasai warrior with a blinding headache," says Mr Shah.
Mr Purohit, who is the sales director said their marketing offensive endeared their products to customers across the country creating new demand for their products.
"Our products compete against global brands that are unavailable in villages as over the counter drugs. Marketing has proved beneficial as customers easily relate with our brands," he says.
By 2017, Mr Dipesh, who serves as the Chief Financial Officer, said they raked in Sh615 million in sales enabling them to increase their employees to 80 with greater emphasis put on intensified marketing and direct sales to far flung shopping centres.
"But our nationwide marketing offensive has been hard it by devolution that saw county governments enjoy new power and create revenue-targeting laws that introduced new levies for branded vehicles as well as charging our vehicles when we deliver cargo within their towns.
"Some charge annual fees for every vehicle entering their areas to deliver cargo while other county governments request for a general licence per company fleet. This has made it impossible to penetrate some regions.
"We have scrapped all advertising messages on our vehicles and reduced one on one campaigns during market-days as all expenses we incur have to be passed on to consumers," he said.
Mr Poruhit says delays and bureaucracies witnessed at the Embakasi's inland container depot have also contributed to new expenses that hurt their business.
"We used to spend Sh45,000 per trip transporting cargo from Mombasa port 472 kilometres away but now we spend Sh30,000 to transport the same goods at Embakasi ICD.
At Mombasa we enjoyed a 21-day grace period but at ICD, we only have four days to clear our goods.
"We cannot beat this deadline and we have to pay demurrage and storage charges plus penalty taxes adversely hurting our profits as well as forcing us to increase prices for our products," he adds.
Mr Shah says such an unpredictable environment both at the national and county levels has made doing business difficult as one is unsure of what will happen tomorrow.
He says county governments should be compelled to adopt a uniform licensing regime that is reciprocal where licences obtained in one county are mutually recognised in the other county.
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Mr Shah says there is need for the government to adopt use of technology to fast-track documents processing at the Embakasi depot.


DETROIT – There's no doubt that Henrik Zetterberg is the epitome of stealth when he steps on the ice. But those steps weren't always so quiet.
When he was 17-years-old, Zetterberg spent 7 ½ months training in Sweden's Army, as it was a requirement for all Swedish men to serve in the country's military before they turned 18.
The Red Wings' forward was a member of the athlete's platoon, and one particular memory of those military days is a constant reminder of why he stuck to hockey.
Reliving the memory made Zetterberg laugh.
He is one of the few NHL players who served in his military, and although Veteran's Day isn't celebrated in Sweden, Zetterberg still understands the importance of appreciating and honoring those who have served for their countries.
The Wings' captain may have only spent a few months in the military, but the lessons he learned will last a lifetime.
The experience has stayed with Zetterberg over the past 15 years, as he now fights a different battle, leading his own group of men on the ice night in and night out.
And he's the best Red Wing for the job. Zetterberg is currently on a five-game point streak, having recorded eight points over the past five contests, including two goals in a 3-2 overtime loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday. The forward is currently tied for seventh in the league with 10 goals and tied for sixth in points with 20.
But the Red Wings will need to count on much more than Zetterberg's leadership and offensive production when they play Winnipeg Tuesday for the second time in eight days.
"They skated us last time," said coach Mike Babcock. "I watched them play San Jose the other night and they skated real well. They've got good depth. They have back end that can move the puck, that has size and they've got goaltending. They're a good team. I'll be a test for us.
CLEARLY GRAY: Forward Daniel Cleary donned a gray jersey at the Red Wings' practice Monday, signifying that he will be a healthy scratch for Tuesday's matchup against the Jets.
Cleary has recorded one goal and two assists in 18 games this season after signing a one-year contract to return to the Red Wings.
HOME SLIDE: Detroit will try to avoid a six-game home winless streak on Tuesday when they host the Jets.
With a 3-2 overtime loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday, the Red Wings extended their home winless streak to five games. The last time the Red Wings experienced a five-game slide at Joe Louis was during the 1996-97 season, when they lost to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1-0) in overtime; tied St. Louis (1-1) and Toronto (2-2); and were defeated by Ottawa (3-2) and St. Louis (3-1).
Winnipeg hasn't won in Detroit since January 8, 1996, and defeated the Red Wings 4-2 last week at the MTS Centre.
TURNOVER TROUBLE: Turnovers have plagued the Red Wings in their winless streak, most recently against Tampa Bay when a giveaway late in the overtime period cost Detroit the game. The Wings have given up the puck 37 times in their past five matchups, including eight against the Lightning and 10 in their last meeting with the Jets.
HOLD YOUR FISTS: NHL general managers will meet Tuesday in Toronto to discuss adding a rule that would give a 10-game suspension to goaltenders who leave their area to initiate a fight. The meeting was prompted after Philadelphia's Ray Emery instigated a brawl with an unwilling Braden Holtby from Washington.
"I really don't want to ever see Ray Emery skate down at me," Howard said. "We'll leave it at that.
Jordin Tootoo, the Red Wings' resident tough guy also had his thoughts on the topic.


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Does the zelda series need saving?
Thread: Does the zelda series need saving?
Godzilla145
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Ok, so I couldn't exactly find a place for this, it didn't feel right to put into skyward sword's thread or into the timeline one, and I thought we'd have a topic for zelda like sonic, unless that got relegated to the link to the past forum (how ironic if so).
But today I read a very, very fascianting (and long) article on zelda as it stands.
http://tevisthompson.com/saving-zelda/
What I get from it is that zelda has lost focus, but that it was right after the second game. Almost felt like I was reading a save sonic article with the similarities being the franchise lost it's way after it's original few games run. I can agree that the formula has gotten a bit old, but to say that the games have been flawed since link to the past is huge. And it doesn't really give any concrete solutions to the problems it has with the series except a vague "in the spirit of demon's soul."(he himself says he struggles with this same problem) I dunno, what are your thoughts on the article? And no I can't provide a tl;dr for the fact that every bit of it is important, and I don't see any fat needing trimming.
We all have something to say here, I just wonder if what I've said here has said enough about me... maybe I've said more than enough?
Also, my profile pic is some art by Matt Frank http://kaijusamurai.deviantart.com/
Miramar, Florida
Re: Does the zelda series need saving?
quick answer: no
Long answer: Heck no, Skyward sword was absolutely phenomenal, I don't see how it needs "saving"
Note: I didn't read the article, to lazy.
TSG's unofficial biggest One Piece and Majora's Mask fan
read the article, it's just your usual entitled ramblings
That guy you don't know.
There are 4 walls
Haha.. "Zelda needs saving?" Never!
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the1stpkmnfan
One thing you gotta take note about this article- it's all about one's opinion and view about Zelda. He's not the creator, he doesn't develop the games (for all we know), so I don't know where he's getting the idea that Zelda is "dying". The series is doing fine, in my own opinion, and it has been going strong for a steady time. Not everyone's going to love the same series, but "mostly" everyone is going to love a series, and that's enough for any game company to keep making games for the franchise. Because that brings in more money, more profit, promotion and everything to give living blood to the companies that make these games.
Zelda is highly popular, one of the largest franchises in the world. I can't see a time where Zelda, Mario, Sonic or Pokemon ever having a peril time of need. They're colorful and bright game series; kids/teens/adults are appealed to them; that's what brings in the profits. :P
Muzy72
Ylisse
Sometimes it seems that the people who are complaining about Mario/Zelda being stale are the people who don't play those games.
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Kylethedarkn
Warrenville, Illinois
Don't you touch Zelda! The only problem I have with Zelda since MM is it's lack of polish in terms of building the world. In MM there was wonderful world development, you really got a good feel for each of the races/areas and Termina in general. The characters each had developed personality and the areas where full of stuff. In most of the games since MM you just don't see that, or don't see as much of it. It's been huge areas that are kind of empty. SS was a step back in the right direction, but it seemed to leave out a good plot in order to build the world which I can't say I agree with either. XD
We could all stand to improve ourselves in order to live a more harmonious existence. To have the open mindedness of someone who is illogical, but to be logical enough to understand the world around you is something we would all benefit from.
gendarmeofficer
No, this series does not need saving. Does it have things it can improve on? Of course, but the same thing can be said of anything else you can think of. However, that isn't what the article says is wrong with the series. The writer of the article in the first post is ultimately under the impression that the series needs saving because it's become so different from the first couple of games. While it's true the series doesn't focus on the same things now that it did when it was first starting out, that doesn't mean it's a bad thing.
Take Mario, for example. The original Donkey Kong arcade game focused primarily on getting as high as you could, even if you hadn't played before, you knew what obstacles were coming, because you could see them coming at you, and your only powerup was the hammer, which got rid of obstacles in front of you, but left you vulnerable to getting hit from behind, lasted only a few seconds, and prevented you from jumping. Compare that to any of the modern day Mario games, or heck, even the earlier games and you could be left amazed at just how much the series has changed. Yet very few people would say that it's gotten to the point where Nintendo needs to make the next installment something huge in order to win back the fanbase.
The same applies to the Legend of Zelda. Sure, the current games are very different than when they started out, but that doesn't make them any worse, nor does it make them any better. It just means that like with almost anything else that goes on for a long time, it's evolved into something different. And while the fans might be fairly divided on a number of issues, most of them would at least agree that the series is still going strong, and has a bright future ahead of it.
wee187
Gonna rant a bit. I didn't expect to, but I did. So yeah.
I've grown utterly immune to feeling anger or outrage when people say they hate a game I love. (Maybe. Sometimes I get annoyed.)
Why? Because I'm a person who loves every Final Fantasy game pretty much, and to be that person means to be the peacemaker, yet again, for everyone who feels the need to hate on a game. I go from giving fair criticisms of FF13 to defending it from blind haters to praising the wonderfulness of FFXII to defending FFVI to FFVII fanboys who never played it yet hate on it, to defending FFVII with pride against the people who hate on it for the sole reason that it is popular*.
No, the Zelda series does not need saving. It just needs some work, because no game is ever perfect. Majora's Mask, my favourite Zelda, is not perfect, Ocarina of Time is definitely not perfect**, and Skyward Sword is not perfect. But it's good. Anybody who says that Skyward Sword isn't good might be right in their mind, but you gotta take in the view of the developer here. When they're making a game to be a quality game and not for money alone, then the game itself already becomes kinda good. Add Skyward Sword's gakfahgasdgjasdklf;ajsdafak; amazing story, it's pretty dang good. Pacing sucks, so it's now it's just pretty good. Then they add in a crafting system, so it's pretty dang good again. Then they have cool and likeable NPCs like Skipper, whom I respect so much that I now currently solute the amazing sailor, so it becomes awesome. Then the world is too restricting, so it's pretty dang good again. But the music is good, so it's awesome again. Or that's how it would work in a statistically even world where every game aspect was equal to one another.
Unfortunately, they are not equal. I consider music in a game to be nearly as important as the gameplay, while others play with the game muted and listen to some band or something. I love crafting systems***, but some absolutely hate it. I don't really like the Trials, but some people thought those were greater than the temples. So Skyward Sword could be anywhere from "meh" to "freaking genius game design" for any number of people, based on the weight of game aspects and the awesome fact that we do not live in a statistically even world.
So when I say Skyward Sword isn't perfect, it's more that we're not perfectly accepting of what a game throws at us, and since it's impossible to please everyone, but always possible to please more people than you did last time, Zelda can definitely use improvement. Just as any other game could. But in my mindset and the way I weight my game aspects, no, it doesn't need "fixing", as this article seems to suggest****.
* I feel I have to do this a lot, actually. There are so many people who hate on FFVII because it's popular. Some haven't even played it. These makes me want to inject myself with the G-virus just so I can.... grah. Make them not be stupid.
**While I love OoT, and admit that I am, of all Zelda games, most knowledgeable with OoT, the world is much too "dead" for my taste. The story's cool and all, but I swear, I don't think I've ever played any other game where I've felt that much alone in the world.
***FF13 being the exception. I did Treasure Hunter once, and never again. The reason there is only one turtle in FFXIII-2 is because I drove them to freaking extinction in FFXIII so I could have enough money to craft everything.
****And no, I didn't actually read the article. I simply ranted. Sorry. XD
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