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Another study suggests that $6.3 billion of ad spend a year is wasted on fake traffic, or clicks that appear to be views but are actually the work of software.
If fake traffic is bad for advertisers, who is good for? In some cases, publishers. A website that has a large viewership can charge more for their ads. And if it is difficult to distinguish between real and fake views, publishers can make money off of their fake audience. Sometimes this is done intentionally and sometimes it is accidental.
A lot of sites buy traffic, especially when they are new or when they are pushing out a new kind of content. There are ways for sites to buy real human traffic through companies like OutBrain that send viewers from one site to another with attractive links.
"The traffic market is unregulated, and sellers range from unimpeachable to adequate to downright sleazy; price is part of the market's code," according to the Bloomberg article. You've seen the ads for the lower end of the market that promised 1,000 views for $1. Other places, like Taboola might change as much as 20 to 90 cents per viewer.


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During the war years there was a shortage of raw materials. In 1942 Camille Bloch came up with a brilliant idea: he processed ground hazelnuts into a paste and added whole hazelnuts. He spread the paste in flat moulds, covered them on both sides with a thin layer of chocolate and cut them into rectangular 50-gram bars.
The company founder Camille Bloch was one of the first chocolatiers to introduce filled chocolate tablet bars onto the market. Initially only as a winter speciality until retail stores were air-conditioned.
The pioneering spirit of Torino can also be seen in the launch of the 50g stick in the 1950s – another area where Camille Bloch was well ahead of the competition.
In 1955 the Kirsch chocolate speciality was introduced. A new production process meant it could be manufactured without the usual sugar crust.
Founder Camille Bloch passed away on 8 December 1970 in Bern. A year earlier he had already handed over operational responsibility to his son Rolf.
After several years in the business, Daniel Bloch, the elder son of Rolf Bloch, assumed the operational management of the company in 1997.
In 2003, Camille Bloch delighted chocolate lovers with the launch of TORINO NOIR, a dark and slightly bittersweet version of the original.
Daniel Bloch succeeds his father, Rolf Bloch, as chairman of the board of Directors.
Our Mousse chocolate was a pioneering achievement: the original was invented by Chocolats Camille Bloch. Mousse is a light and airy speciality with a crisp chocolate coating.
On 27 May Rolf Bloch passed away in Bern at the age of 84. He had worked at the company for over 50 years.
Daniel Bloch, CEO of Chocolats Camille Bloch, in the focus of the german media at the Berlin Food Week 2016.
Chocolats Camille Bloch SA is a traditional family business headquartered in Courtelary in the Bernese Jura. It was founded by Camille Bloch in Bern in 1929. Today Daniel Bloch directs the fortunes of the Swiss chocolate maker in the third generation. Sustainable corporate governance with regard to economic, social and ecological issues is one of our fundamental values.
We have been manufacturing the finest chocolate specialities for over 80 years. We are distinguished by the high quality standards we maintain throughout the company. As a producer of specialities, we unite traditional values with the latest trends. Time-tested recipes meet modern technologies. We place great importance on authenticity and uniqueness.
Chocolats Camille Bloch SA employs 180 staff, making it one of the most important employers in the region. Some 3,700 tonnes of chocolate specialities are manufactured annually, of which about a quarter is exported.
Much has changed since the founding of Chocolats Camille Bloch SA yet our core values have remained the same: the preservation of our traditional family values. The passion for chocolate. The high quality consciousness. Our responsibility towards people and the environment – from the cocoa bean to the finished chocolate. And, naturally, our loyalty to Swiss chocolate and to our home in the valleys of the Bernese Jura.
Chocolats Camille Bloch SA is unshakeably committed to a long-term strategy: for us, sustainable thinking and practices are not passing fads but a fundamental mindset that is constantly evolving.


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Arches National Park is known for the largest concentration of arches in the world. But the park offers more than arches, including great camping, photo opportunities, and hiking. Consider these 10 items when planning your trip.
At every trailhead in Arches you will see an interpretive sign explaining what cryptobiotic soil is and it's importance to the fragile ecology of the desert. Basically, these small crusted mounds are living organisms composed of cyanobacteria. This crust aids in water retention, helps prevent wind erosion, provides nutrients to surrounding plants, and creates a foothold for other plants to attach and germinate. I've read reports that it can take 50 to 250 years for cryptobiotic soil to regenerate once trampled on. Just one more reason to stay on designated trails!
There are eight species of rattlesnake in Arches National Park; in more than 20 visits to the park over the years, I've yet to encounter one. The above slideshow includes a photo of a gopher snake I encounter in 2016. The markings are similar to those of a rattlesnake, but there are some clear differences. Of course, the tail of a rattlesnake has hollow segments that make a warning "rattling" sound if you get too close. The rattlesnake also has a triangular head. The gopher snake does not have these two traits. Also, the gopher snake is not venomous. However, they can bite if you try to handle them, which is a bad idea for many reasons. When encountering any snake, give a wide birth around the snake or back away from it. Do not try and handle the snake or try and move it.
The Yucca plant is common along all trails in Arches National Park. It has long shoots with very hard tips. The plant is also referred to as Spanish bayonet or Spanish dagger for a reason. The hard tips can easily penetrate long pants and puncture your skin. It is extremely painful, and often the tip can break off once embedded. An encounter with this plant would most likely occur if you venture off trail. But even along the trail, be careful, especially when taking photos, because this plant is ubiquitous.
It is unfortunate that this has to be pointed out; common sense should tell someone this is not the best idea. Beyond the safety aspect, these folks ruin the photo opportunity for many other visitors to an arch, especially Double O at the end of the Devils Garden Trail. The National Park Service has a regulation stating that climbing on any named or unnamed arch greater than 3 feet wide is prohibited. Respect the arch, and respect the rights of other visitors to enjoy the arch in it's natural state.
5. Line up for photos!
Every time I visit Arches, I am drawn to Delicate Arch both for the arch itself and for the exposed slickrock trail is enjoyable to hike on. It is a great workout for a 1.5 miles climb. My last year was a bit disturbing, however. It was the first time I've seen such a long line of people waiting to take photos under the arch. Of course, over the years I have seen people waiting their turn, but this time, in May 2016, people were lined up as if someone was handing out money. Several people in the line were downright rude, and many were just cutting in front of the line with complete disregard to others patiently waiting their turn. So add patience to the list of things to bring on this hike!
I also take the time find a good spot to watch the sunset. While watching the sunset over the horizon is beautiful, often the best view is opposite the sunset. The sun illuminates the Navajo and Estrada sandstone, providing a glow to the cliffs that should not be missed. Keep in mind that the show is not over once the sun sets past the horizon. If some clouds are present, they tend to go through shades of red, orange or pink about 20 minutes later.
The sunrise in Arches National Park can be just as impressive as the sunsets. This is easy to see if you are camping in Devils Garden. Most of the campsites are unobstructed to a distant horizon. Of course, a little cloud cover helps. Listen for the sound of coyotes that are very active in the early morning hours around Devils Garden.
Needless to say, this is why you visit the park. Arches National Park has over 2,000 arches defined by any span greater than 3 feet. Some of the most famous arches are Landscape, Delicate, Turret, The Windows, Double Arch and Skyline.
Devils Garden is the only campground in the park. There are 51 spots available, and two of these are designated as group sites. Up to 10 people and two cars per site are permitted. Sites cost $25 per night and book up fast. The campground is 23 miles from Moab and the farthest point you can drive to from the entrance, so make sure you have all your supplies with you. This is one of my favorite campgrounds in the national park system. I always stay in the same tent spot. Reservations are highly recommended.
There are three dinosaur track areas just along and outside the western border of the park. From north to south they are Copper Ridge tracks, Klondike Bluff tracks and Willow Springs tracks. There are some others in the area, but these are the tracks that are to closest to the park and are worthy of some exploration.


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Polworth and Austin link up well but Austin's final pass is just cut out.
Sub for @RossCounty: Brian Graham comes on for Danny Armstrong.
Josh Mullin powers one just wide of the post.
White unhappy as ICTFC should've had a corner as his shot was deflected behind but the referee gives a goal kick.
Quick break from ICT as Doran finds Walsh, the winger cuts inside and his effort bounces wide of the post.


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For Holly: The Concert of 2003, fundraising event for cancer research and treatment, filmed live at the Sydney Opera House. Julie gave a tribute speech for Holly Robinson, a much-loved member of the Good News Week family. Holly Robinson was 27 when she died in April 2003 from a brain tumour.
Beauty and the Beast, panel show responding to viewers' requests for advice, guest 2002
Marie Claire What Women Want, a group of high profile Australian women talk about what is really important to them. Julie spoke about the transforming power of education, telling the story of 3 generations in her family 2001
Good News Week, weekly comedy panel show commenting on the latest news with celebrity guests. Julie was a team leader with Mikey Robbins and the host, Paul McDermott 1999-2001
GNW Night Lite, weekly comedy panel show featuring popular culture and vaudevillian games. Julie was a weekly team leader with Mikey Robbins and the host, Paul McDermott 1999-2000
GNW Debates, celebrity comedy debates on foolish topics 2000-2001
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, live commentator on pay TV, with an edited broadcast on free-to-air television and a series of celebrity co-hosts 2000-2002
Mornings with Kerri-Anne, news panel weekly commentator 2010-2011
Mornings with Kerri-Anne, daily national show with news, advice, expert commentators and fun, occasional guest, 2005-2009
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, co-presenter, 2009. To read a March 2009 Out in Perth interview with Julie about the Mardi Gras, click here.

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À la fin l'année 2008, l'équipe est dissoute.

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Tony Ortiz is a first generation Dominican American that was Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, New York. He is the host of the Spun Today Podcast which has a very cult-like following. He is a graduate of Baruch College in NYC, and has an unquenchable thirst for Writing.
Anything and everything. Like many other creatives that I've spoken with, I have received sparks of inspiration from many different and unrelated things. Whether it's a conversation on a Podcast, a book i'm reading, a quote or song lyric I've heard, etc. Flashes of inspiration fused with the motivation to actually sit down and write can come from anywhere and at anytime. That's why I always keep a notebook and my favorite pen(s) handy.
Call me old fashioned but there's nothing like a pen and piece of paper for me. It gives me such a visceral connection to my work. It's not practical in our digital world of course, but I always begin every first draft the same way. Pen and blank sheet of paper, tap into my mental flow state and let the muse, in her infinite wisdom, pour through me. Then when the time is write I type everything out (usually in Microsoft word but lately in Scrivener), and use that time to do my first self edit.
I write both fiction and non-fiction. In fiction writing I've found it imperative to the story to let the characters do all the talking. I just listen and dictate. They really take off on their own. Most of the time to place and in directions I never thought they'd go in.
Write what you know. Write your heart, what you feel. You'll care more that way, and it'll show in your writing. I really believe that we can transmit feelings through the page that way.
There's a part of me that would love for a traditional publisher to pick up my book or any future books, and when that time comes I'll be all ears to see if it would pan out to be a mutually beneficial venture…but I like the freedom that comes with self-publishing. The control. The 360 degree oversight. Plus, what better way to learn about the industry and to have something tangible to compare the big publishing deals to when they come-a-knockin?
My ideal publishing future will have self-publishing rise to the ranks of the big six publishing houses in terms of opportunity, clout and credibility. the big six (or some combination of them) should remain as pillars of our community, but make way … an equal way… for the self publishing house.


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Russian Authors' Society to Launch Blockchain Platform for Intellectual Property Loans
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Major NGO the Russian Authors' Society (RAO) will launch a blockchain-based financial platform for intellectual property-secured loans, according to Russian news outlet TASS Nov. 16.
RAO's CEO Alexander Sukhotin revealed that the project, dubbed CoFi, is at its final stages of development and is set to be launched in the first quarter of 2019. The platform intends to bring together potential intellectual property rightsholders and investors that are ready to provide loan funds.
The intellectual property market is facing a significant need for a system that will enable direct communication between rightsholders and investors, in order to issue loans secured by patents and other forms of intellectual property, Sukhotin stated at a roundtable entitled "Cult & Tech: New Content Economy" at the International Cultural Forum in St. Petersburg.
RAO's general director also noted that the upcoming blockchain-enabled platform will not be limited by type of intellectual property, but will include patents, musical works, and visual art. At the current stage, the company is looking for experts that to evaluate various forms of ownership, Sukhotin said.
Recently, the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow announced the launch of blockchain-based art patronage system that allows entities to conduct private donations in order to digitize a certain item from the gallery's collection – thereby becoming the artwork's patron.
Previously, the head of major state-owned Russian bank Sberbank predicted that blockchain adoption will take place on an industrial scale in one to two years, claiming that the "hype around the technology is now over" and blockchain is now "entering the stage of industrial development."


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If you heard the jingling of Christmas bells coming from Conwy Business Centre today then that was probably our PI Solicitor, Katie Baker - you can see her here, working hard for Nelson Myatt but looking more like she works for Father Christmas!
But it wasn't just Katie who was getting into the festive spirit today as the whole team were taking part in an early version of the Alzheimer's Society Elf Day.
Alzheimer's Society, with their tagline "United against Dementia", is a charity close to our hearts as a couple of us in the team have had close family members who have suffered from the disease.
Katie and Carolyn have completed the charity's brilliant Dementia Friend training in the last year. It was a simple and helpful insight into the condition with practical tips on how to support and communicate with someone living with it.
Carolyn is experienced in advising clients who have recently received a diagnosis of dementia and want to get their affairs in order. She also advises the families of those who are already struggling to cope with their own affairs because of living with dementia.
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As Winter draws in we all start spending more time indoors and looking to comfort foods to keep us warm. That's no different just because someone is a vegetarian, and cooking a main protein dish for someone who doesn't eat meat can be a daunting prospect for a carnivore.
We've a split of 4 vegetarians and 4 meat-eaters in our household. After over 30 years as a veggie, more than 20 of those raising my own veggie kids, I've tried and failed with a good few dishes. One dish which has proven consistently popular and makes everyone feel like I've gone to a lot of effort is the Vegetarian Beef Wellington. It's filling and tasty and a perfect veggie option whenever we go to the trouble to cook a joint of meat for the carnivores.
A heck of a lot easier than it looks, this is fairly cheap to make, uses all the short cuts, has enough excitement that your vegetarians definitely won't feel like an afterthought, and is very easily adapted for vegans and people who don't eat Quorn.
To my mind a Beef Wellington is special because although it presents as a type of pie, it has a solid mass of protein in the middle. Recreating that chunk of filling without the use of meat is what is important or you simply have a pasty or a pie.
This uses a Frozen Quorn Meat Free Family Roast as the centre. Usually found in chicken style, if you can find it, get the Quorn Chef's Selection Roast Beef as it does work better.
Shop bought ready made puff pastry 375g pack (it's almost always vegetarian, check the label).
5 vegetarian/vegan sausages of your choice or 1 pack sausage mix.
Shop bought ready made puff pastry 375g (ALDI mark theirs 'vegetarian' when in fact it's vegan, check instore or online if you aren't sure).
1. Part cook your protein for the centre of your Wellington.
Cook a Quorn Roast for around 40 minutes, and cook Quorn, tofu or soya sausages until they're just starting to brown. With sausage mix or sausages which are made from pressed vegetables, cook until ready, or they'll disintegrate inside the Wellington.
3. Remove the pastry from the fridge.
4. Lightly fry the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms until soft and releasing juices. Add the herbs, garlic, soy sauce and seasoning and fry (stirring/turning frequently) until there is no liquid sitting in the bottom of the pan. This may take 5-20 minutes depending on how much moisture there is in the mushrooms, onion and atmosphere! Switch off and set aside to cool.
5. Roll out the pastry 1 1/2 times as big as your protein - 1 1/2 times as long, and 1 1/2 times around.
6. Spread the slightly cooled mushroom mixture over the pastry, in a large enough rectangle to cover your protein.
7. Place your protein on the mushroom mixture at the top edge of the pastry and roll the whole thing together like a sausage roll, sticking the last edge of the pastry to the roll with water. Dampen and pinch the ends together to seal them.
8. Brush with egg if cooking for a veggie (not for a vegan), and use a knife to cut 2 small slits in the top to let the steam escape. Cook until golden brown, around 30-40 minutes and eat as soon as you are ready.
A special meal deserves something nice to drink, and ALDI sent us a sample from their Exquisite Collection of wines to try with our meal.
Cabernet Sauvignon (£6.49) - The Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon was slightly more heady than the pinot noir, with a deeper darker colour and flavour. A rounded wine that matched well with a Beef Wellington main course.
Gavi (£5.49) - The Gavi was very drinkable and we felt had a lot of strong flavour. Not a soft fruity taste, a strident and slightly salty white wine that definitely suits the main course of a meal.
Pinot Noir (£6.99) - The New Zealand Pinot Noir was quite light and fruity although not sweet. This, it was decided, would be the best of the 3 to go with a dessert, although also suited a main. A match for cheese, chocolate or fruit to complete your meal.
These wines are NOT vegan, although ALDI sell around 20 vegan own-brand bottled wines, starting at under £5 a bottle and including everything from Sauvignon Blanc and Pink Champagne to Specially Selected Valpolicella Ripasso and Côtes du Rhône. Here is the latest PDF list of vegan products from ALDI. (Thanks to The Vegan Womble for that - it's quite well hidden).
Mmm, never thought of wrapping a Quorn roast in pastry before, will have to try that although have to say we've never had the beef one either, only seen the chicken one in store. The wines sound lovely to go with it too.
This looks yummy. I've never been brave enough to make a beef wellington, might give it a go now.
Wow! This beef Wellington look amazing! Yum yum.
I eat lots of Quron but havent come across the Quorn Meat Free Family Roast -where can I get it?


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Austria becomes the latest country to adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism
The Austrian government has decided to formally adopt the International Definition of Antisemitism. The definition is clear and detailed, leaving no doubt as to what antisemitism is. In particular, the definition tackles the full spectrum of antisemitism, from ancient slurs to conspiracy myths to antisemitism in discourse about Israel.
The decision was taken by Austria's Council of Ministers. The definition will now be used by Austria's government and judiciary, as well as in educational establishments such as universities.
A spokesman for the Austrian People's Party said that the decision sent a "national and international signal".
Britain was the first country to adopt the definition, something for which Campaign Against Antisemitism, Sir Eric Pickles and others worked hard over many meetings.
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University of Warwick condemned in House of Commons for refusing to adopt International Definition of Antisemitism, as all universities called on to do so29/01/2020 - 13:31
Baroness Deech warns against "passive acts of commemoration" on Holocaust Memorial Day, urging political leaders to "commit to protecting" Jews28/01/2020 - 18:05
Sheffield branch of University and College Union under fire from Holocaust survivor for inappropriate Holocaust Memorial Day event28/01/2020 - 17:25
Emily Thornberry tells Holocaust Memorial Day audience that Jeremy Corbyn "will always call out" racism, after Labour leader appears to back Rebecca Long-Bailey as successor28/01/2020 - 16:17
The Holocaust "makes us see how quickly political rhetoric and posturing can become murder," says independent London Mayoral candidate Rory Stewart28/01/2020 - 15:48
All MPs sign up to International Definition of Antisemitism, except Labour's Graham Stringer, Tahir Ali, Andy McDonald and Grahame Morris28/01/2020 - 15:27
Duchess of Cambridge's exhibition photographs of Holocaust survivors pre-released for Holocaust Memorial Day28/01/2020 - 14:38
Prime Minister Boris Johnson remembers the Holocaust: "The darkest of nights is never again allowed to fall upon the Jews of the world"28/01/2020 - 12:59
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I just ate half a bag of cheese crunchies. Which emptied the contents completely, because I did the same thing last night this morning. This is why, people. This is why I'm not allowed to be alone with tasty treats. They call to me. I actually hear little powdered-dairy voices echoing in my head saying things like "You know you want it" and "Everything tastes as good as skinny feels" and "Just cave already! Eat your feelings! Nom!" And yes– they actually do get angrier the longer I hold out, until I cave under the pressure and eat THE WHOLE DANG BAG.
But moving on from crazy town and into actual, adult conversation….
I had to do something healthy for myself after the cheese debacle (I did donate a bag of brownies to a neighbor and trashed the rest of the crunchy population residing in my cabinets), so dove into my vegetable drawer and came up with something that didn't make me feel like a teenage headcase mourning over the loss of a bag of potato chips. Pathetic!
In a large bowl, combine the shallot, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cut the tomatoes in half and add to the bowl. You can use larger tomatoes, but you will need to seed them or else there will be too much liquid in the pan. Toss the mixture and set aside to marinate for up to 1 hour. In a large pan heat the oil over medium-high and add the tomato mixture. Cook for a few minutes and then add the chard, stirring to cover everything with the vinegar. Cook this down for a few minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to a syrup-like consistency. Do not over cook– no longer than 5-7 minutes. Add the beaten eggs and turn heat down to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the eggs are mostly set. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and cover for another 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from heat, sprinkle with the basil, and serve immediately. Great with garlic toast!
Golden Chard Frittata with Goat Cheese, Caramelized onions, and Yams. Isn't it pretty?
1) Once the eggs are added, cook over a very low heat and do not touch. This will allow the crust to form along the bottom without burning the eggs. Finish the frittata under the broil so it puffs and finishes cooking.
2) Once the eggs are added, cook over medium heat and move the eggs around slowly, so everything evenly cooks, but no crust forms. Finish under the broil.
3) Add the eggs with a touch of flour and baking powder, then cook the entire thing in the oven for almost an hour, with no stove top time at all.
Start caramelizing your onion, since this can take up to 40 minutes.
Thinly slice and throw it into the pan (medium-low heat) you intend to finish the frittata in; ie, a pan that is deep enough to handle the whole frittata and being put in the oven. Don't skimp too much on the oil– 2-3 T at least. After the onion has softened, add the sugar and continue stirring.
Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to boil. Peel and thinly slice the yam and parboil in the boiling water for about 5 minutes, or until they are sufficiently softened.
Drain and run cool water over, to stop them from cooking any further. Set aside.
Wash the chard thoroughly, making sure that no stray beetles make their way into your dish. Ew.
Chard is one of the most magnificent greens you can eat and it is very much in season right now, so go to the hippie store and grab yourself a vibrant bunch. You can read all about the health benefits here. They are quite extensive!
You should be checking your onions periodically and giving them a good stir. How do they look? They should be slowly browning and softening.
Chop your chard, stems and all, into small pieces. Throw in some chopped garlic as well.
Heat over medium heat until fragrant. Throw in the chard and the garam masala and saute for about 5 minutes.
I was hunting through recipes for chard only and found a very intriguing one that sang the praises of garam masala+soy sauce, so I decided to take the plunge. I am happy to say that it came out very well. I don't know much about Garam masala, but it turned out with a very nice exotic sweetness that was quite pleasing, especially with the yam.
If they have turned dark brown you can turn the heat off. Otherwise, keep them going at a low heat.
Once the chard has softened, add the soy sauce and continue to saute until the liquid has evaporated and it is basically done. It won't cook much more with the eggs, so it needs to be very nearly cooked through.
Once it reaches this state, turn the heat off and prepare the eggs. Crack them into a bowl with the half and half, S+P, flour. Whish vigorously to break up any lumps, but do not over beat. It might be worth your while to mix the flour in with a single egg before incorporating it into the rest of the ingredients.
You're ready to rock and roll, so roll up your sleeves, turn up Shania Twain, and center your chi. Turn the heat under the onion to medium, throw in a cube of butter and let it melt, then add the chard and yam.
Let it settle in for about a minute or two; meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375. At this point, you can choose to turn the heat down to low and let it do it's thing for about 10 minutes. If so, make sure you gently push the sides in sporadically, so the uncooked egg can roll onto the bottom of the pan to cook.
Or, you can do what I did and leave the heat on medium. I then pushed the egg from the outside in at a very slow pace. This will ensure even cooking, but you won't have as impressive of a crust. Once the egg is mostly set, stop pushing it around and let it settle back into itself.
Start layering the cheese on top; once it is all ready to go, pop it into the oven for 5-10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and let it go until brown and bubbly. It should puff up nicely due to the high heat of the broiler. Let it rest for about 10 minutes, carve yourself a slice, and enjoy!


''Gulliver's Gate,'' a massive model depicting over 300 miniature cities from around the world, opens in Times Square. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Gulliver's Gate, the world's largest display of miniatures opens to the public in New York City's Times Square on April 6 (Thursday). At 49,000 square feet (4,552 square meters), the $40 million (USD) miniature world spans five continents and showcases replicas of over 300 iconic buildings including Grand Central Terminal, the Eiffel Tower, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and more. "Gulliver's Gate is a interactive miniature world, it's a unique experience unlike any other that really exists anywhere," said Michael Langer, founder and vice president of development of Gulliver's Gate. "It's the size of a city block. It highlights many of the features from around the world. It is the vision of hundreds of artists, over 600 artists, and millions and millions of hours of work and different techniques from around the world to create a truly unique place where you can interact and immerse yourself in a world of miniatures unlike any other that exists." Visitors can step into a 3D scanner where they can create a miniaturized figurine of themselves and place their likeness in the world of Gulliver's Gate.


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Vastavam web: China said on Thursday it was absurd for India to use the excuse of Chinese road-building to cross over their border, and accused India of militarizing its side of the frontier.A stand-off on a plateau next to the mountainous Indian state of Sikkim, which borders China, has ratcheted up tension between the neighboring giants, who share a 3,500 km (2,175 miles) frontier, large parts of which are disputed.Troops from the two sides then confronted each other close to a valley controlled by China that separates India from Bhutan – a close Indian ally – and gives China access to the so-called Chicken's Neck, a thin strip of land that connects India to its remote northeastern regions.
India has said it had warned China that construction of the road near their common border would have serious security implications. Geng said China did not understand what reason India had for believing the road was a security risk, and that China had every right to build roads in its own territory.It was "ridiculous" for India to cross the border on the pretext of concern over the road, he added."Over the past few years it's actually been India that has in the Sikkim sector of the China-India border who has been building a great number of facilities and deploying a large number of forces," Geng said.
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Smartphone ownership is rising around the world
Dave Lawler, author of World
Here's a quick look at smartphone ownership in selected countries, according to Pew:
Advanced economies: South Korea (95%), Israel (88%), U.S. (81%), France (75%), Japan (66%), Canada (66%), Russia (59%).
Emerging economies: South Africa (60%), Brazil (60%), Mexico (52%), Tunisia (45%), Nigeria (39%), India (24%).
The age gap: In Indonesia, 66% of 18-35 year olds own cell phones, compared to just 13% of those 50+. The gap is also huge in developed countries like Poland (93% vs. 35%). In the U.S. it's 95% vs. 67%.
The trend: Across the emerging economies, smartphone ownership has jumped from 18% to 47% over the past five years, while mobile phone ownership has virtually held steady at 80%.
Ashley Gold, Margaret Harding McGill
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The deplatforming fight shifts to the courts
Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios
The Capitol riot and tech firms' sweeping attempt in its wake to dislodge the online far right are kicking up efforts to have the courts settle knotty questions about online speech and power.
Why it matters: Legal battles could force the people angry at Big Tech to bring more rigor to arguments that have often devolved into messy sideshows.


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Q: Package Tableau dashboard to display org data I understand that Tableau lives outside of Salesforce orgs but can access data from orgs and be embedded back into Salesforce using widgets like this LWC component.
In my (managed) package I want to have a Dashboard that shows a diagram with relations of org specific data. Making this work for data objecs and for a single org is easy but I struggle with details of my requirement:

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*I want to report on Metadata & Tooling API objects. I can't see many of them because Tableau Desktop uses an old API version. But I need Summer'20 / v.49

*For such objects the Live data option is disabled and only Extract works. I want near-live data. How can I get this with Extract only tables? Can I schedule (each day) such an extract?

*How can I build and share a Tableau viz that is generic and can be used in arbitrary org in which my app is installed to? I would expect the Tableau dashboard embedded into Salesforce first ask the user to OAuth with his own org .

A: For 2, you can schedule refreshes of your extract using Tableau Online or Server: https://help.tableau.com/current/online/en-us/schedule_add.htm
You can set it up to be hourly/daily etc.
And for the last question, once you created the Tableau viz, you can use the Document API to update the connection. You will also need the REST API to download the workbook. Another option is to use Tableau Tools.
Cheers,
Gigi

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Seven dead, 21 missing after sightseeing boat sinks in Hungary
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The boat capsized and sunk in the river Wednesday evening, with dozens of people on board, including passengers and crew, Hungarian media reported.
Seven people were confirmed dead and 21 remained missing early Thursday after a sightseeing boat carrying 33 South Korean passengers and two crew members collided with another vessel and sank in the Danube River in downtown Budapest.
Rescue officials said seven bodies had been recovered. Pal Gyorfi, spokesman for the National Ambulance Service, said seven people were rescued and hospitalized in stable condition following the accident Wednesday night.
National police spokesman Kristof Gal said 33 South Koreans were on the boat, after early reports mentioned 32. South Korea's foreign ministry later confirmed that 33 of its citizens were on the boat and said 19 were still missing.
The two crew members were identified as Hungarian.
The sunken boat was located early Thursday near the Margit Bridge, not far from the neo-Gothic Parliament building on the river bank.
Employees from the South Korean Embassy in Budapest were assisting Hungarian officials in identifying those rescued and the deceased.
Officials said searchers were checking the Danube for miles downriver from Budapest. The river was fast-flowing and rising as heavy rain continued in the city.
Earlier, the news website Index.hu said one of the people rescued was found near the Petofi Bridge, which is about two miles south of Parliament.
Dozens of rescue personnel, including from the military and divers, were involved in the search.
The boat that sank was identified as the "Hableany" (Mermaid), which is described on the sightseeing company's website as "one of the smallest members of the fleet." It has two decks and a capacity for 60 people, or 45 for sightseeing cruises.
Mihaly Toth, a spokesman for the Panorama Deck boating company, said the "Hableany" was on a "routine city sightseeing trip" when the accident happened. He told state television that he had no information about any technical problems with the boat, which he said was serviced regularly.
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28th December 2015 was the 110th anniversary of Ken's birth.
and his many devoted fans throughout the World. Ken would have been 110. He claimed that he had recorded enough tunes to last a hundred years. We are now past the half a century mark.
his fans and this web site remain and also as long as people, from any generation, enjoy music and song that has real melody. Long may Ken's memory, as the old tune says 'Linger On'.
arrangements, while the fourth demonstrates his later Columbia arrangement for the Hammond of Louisianna Serenade compared to the 1954 arrangement for the Wurlitzer Electrostatic organ.
Chicago. It seems that Ken's 'Star' is still glowing fondly.
N.B My apolgies for getting this information wrong originally.
Another excellent 2 x CD collection of Ken's recordings. 62 tracks all on the Hammond Organ.
From Submarine Records, 13 Gardenia Road, Bush Hill Park, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 2JA. England, U.K.
Prices: U. K. £11.99 + £1.50 postage.
Europe: 14..40 Euros + 4.40 Euros postage.
With thanks to Brian Wessell who explained that he purchased the CD set via Amazon at $20 with shipping.
Found this CD on Amazon.com available for pre-order––to be released April 16. Hope the transfers are good!
Those I marked (???) are not in your discography or Don Boudreaux's and I am not familiar with the tuneBaby Rocks On (unless they have the wrong title for Happy Birthday Medley from Broadcast Records.
Also Have You Ever Been Lonely, although I know the tune, is not in the discographies, either.
Bill: I suspect that you are correct about Baby Rocks On. Happy Birthday it appeared on this page as a playable mp3 file some while back, along with another less known/used track by Ken, My Life's Story.
There is nothing new in the CD set but it will be interesting hearing what the tracks sound like and whether they have received any professional remastering.
Click on this link: The Wizard Of Chicago CD Set.
considered producing new CD's of Ken's records.
Alan Ashton has a very intersting internet radio station going over at Organist's web site. It is a monthly programme changing on the 1st of each month. Alan introduces old and new recordings in a very pleasant manner and his enthusiasm and knowledge comes through. Check this month's programme out at: Organ 1st Radio Alan's July 2008 programme included two tracks from the CD Set, whicht is selling extremely well. In the September 2008 programme Alan introduced our great Ken play-a-like organist Eric Larson and played a couple of his recordings. Be sure to tune in on the 1st of each month. Click on the Organ 1st Radio link, above.
"Drifting & Dreaming" REXX 334. 2 x CD by Ken will be availabe from the 22nd June 2009. Another 50 great recordings, which I am sure will contain your favourites and possibly a good few tracks that you have never heard before. Click on the photo to go to Organs.co.uk web site for full details. Price: £8.95.
Skate On from Jasmines became a best selling CD's it would be nice if you can all help to possibly make this one by Rexx 334 an even bigger hit.
If you only know Ken from You Can't Be True, Dear and Cuckoo Waltz, this fantastic collection will introduce you to the greater depth of Ken's playing styles and prove what a great organist and musical arranger he was.
"SKATE ON" This Best Seller is still available at Jasmine's Store. Click On photo.
Go to new record Company for all the latest news on what's happening in the organ world and the latest organ CD's on the market.
THE HISTORICAL RECORD COMPANY Features all types of organ music, with an emphasis on recordings made on the Sanfillipo Wurlitzer Organ and their magnificently preserved Fun Fair organs.
March 2019 2 X CD set "Down Melody Lane" is available from Sumarine Records.
March 2019. Two CD Ken Griffin collection "Down Memory Lane" from Submarine Records. 62 tracks on the Hammond Organ.
30.01.14. Six new photos of Ken added to the Home Page (Above).
a number of years exchanging emails and chatting on the phone. I shall miss him and I know that his many friends will also.
I have added a page by way of dedication, which you will find at page 44 on the Home Page. I will be pleased to add any comments that you or any members of his family wish to email me.
15. 02. 13. New 2-CD Set Available On Pre-Sale from Amazon.
22. 11. 11 N.B. New contact address. See bottom of page.
16. 08. 11 Royce (Doc) Brown. Bob Potts made contact with Royce and learned some news. Link 42.
Ken Griffin Compositions. This mp3 page has been made permanent at link 41.
find this of interest for other Columbia artists.
N.B. Link 28 is a blank link due to work not yet beings started on the Album photo collection.
4. Extended play Includes cover pictures.
10th 2005 One LP added.
12. Ken on a Pipe Organ 'resolved'!
20. 06. 04. Corrections and updated text to Johnny's information.
25.08. 08. Additional internet links added.
17. Marjorie Meinert 1921 - 2009 (Link 36).
26 Ken Griffin Discography Last update 20th July 2009.
27 Ken Griffin Record Covers.
31. The Wurlitzer ES Organ.
& URL) By Johs Wienberg-Larsen.
Australian organist added. Nov. 2013.
My personal web sites and pages links have been formed into one Index page where you can click on any article that may interest you.


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Syrian immigrants
Fear of the Other: Xenophobic & Racist Reaction to Syrian Immigrants
November 28, 2015 • Dr. Terence Fitzgerald • racism
(Syrian refugees arrive in Greece, image source: Reuters)
At this moment, we as a nation are vehemently forced into the political abyss of media yapping, threats, erroneous talk of revenge, and fear mongering. The rhetoric is not only disguised as being purely rooted in the devout notion of protection, but it also invokes within the credulous hearts and minds among us those age old sentiments that signify love of country. In actuality, the beat to this poorly constructed rap mimic infused dogmatic arguments that are wrapped stringently by phobia and systemic racism.
By removing the white veil of deceit, one comes face to face with a ghastly reality—history repeating and pain afoot. History has a way of creeping back upon us all when lessons forged from times long gone go unheeded. Avoiding the pain and shame that are rooted in these mistakes should be a no brainer. But it seems as a country, we are many times absent of said brain. U.S. reaction to the horrific public executions that were witnessed throughout the globe in Paris and Mali (which has gotten very little attention), effortlessly and opportunely ushered in an unseemly side once thought repudiated by citizens and politicians of the past. Specifically, in regard to the attack in Paris, dissecting the words of presidential hopefuls, such as Ben Carson, one is left with the blood and guts of malignant and dogmatic arguments that strike to propose plans to refuse Syrian refugees access to safety within the borders of "these here United States". The entire 2016 republican presidential candidates, 289 House of Representative legislators, 31 state governors, and most likely that village idiot you live next to who refuses to remove his McCain and Palin yard sign are all calling upon the President to halt all efforts of the administration to admit 10,000 Syrian refugees. Their stance is usually discussed in a nativist and superior tone. Take for example the current conservative darling, medically brilliant, and foreign policy and social commentator wag, Ben Carson who has recently inserted foot into mouth [] with his unapologetic comparison between rabid dogs and Syrian refugees. In addition, people such as Roanoke Mayor David Bowers calls for the use of actual internment camps for refugees, to Donald Trump's injudicious idea of registering and requiring Muslims to carry religiously identifiable ID cards. An idea that surely invokes the hatred and racist ideology surrounding the treatment of Jews and U.S Japanese citizens during WWII. These few listed are not alone. FOX news and other conservative media columnists, as well as many citizens with the red, white, and blue coursing through their nationalistic veins warmly and proudly called upon the gods of hate to harness remarkable rhetoric and sentiment filled with classic xenophobia and racism. This stance is not taken on upon a minority as one would initially think. A survey conducted by Zogby Analytics found that 42 percent of U.S. citizens believe it is ok to profile Muslim and Arab Americans. In fact, the attitudes toward these populations have gotten worse since 2010. Controversies swirling around the building of mosques and Islamic centers in U.S. have increased. It would seem that the negative feelings and actions toward Muslims along side people such as Governor Christie who said, he would go as far as not permitting even "'3-year-old orphan's'" admission into the country, it is hard to turn away from the premise that race and fear are factor in this debate.
I am sure those who regularly subscribe to Fox news and have Martin Dugardon and Bill O' Riley's latest debacle, Killing Reagan: The Violent Assault That Changed a Presidency, patiently waiting by their bedside nightstand would disagree. There are even some minor conservative Jewish advocacy groups that would disagree. But as Noam Chomsky said, "Either you repeat the same conventional doctrines everybody is saying, or else you say something true, and it will sound like it's from Neptune." Therefore, my argument to the blind would indeed sound "out of this world." Politicians, Joel B. Pollak, author of, Why Syrian Refugees are not Like Jewish Refugees in WWII, as well as those who cowardly practice the art of commenting to his online commentary have all missed reading a number of pages from the U.S. history book. For example, when openly proposing that the rhetoric and recommended treatment of Muslim refugees is xenophobic or racist, most conservatives media pundits and politicians predicate their argument on the notion that Jews during WWII were not attempting to threaten U.S. lives as violent Muslims fanatics today. In addition, today many would agree that Jews were not seen as threats to the stability of the U.S. Real Talk people—this was not the case. A U.S. poll published in 1938 in Fortune magazine reported that less than 5 percent of surveyed U.S. citizens believed that legislators should raise the immigration quote to protect those fleeing fascism in Europe. Many of those fleeing were in fact Jewish.
In fact, two-thirds of those surveyed agreed with the idea of keeping Jews out of the country. These feelings even were noted before the infamous Kristallnacht (Night of Crystal) took place on November 9th and 10th of 1938. Days also referred to as the "Night of Broken Glass" consisted of instigated violence toward Jews on behalf of Nazi Party. Throughout Germany, Sudetenland, and Austria, rioters destroyed 267 synagogues. Violence was also directed toward thousands of Jewish businesses and cemeteries. In addition, 30,000 Jewish males were arrested and transported to local prisons and later concentration camps (Dachau, Sachsenhausen, and Buchenwald). After the hideous event was seen by the world, the feelings toward "political refugees" still did not dwindle in the U.S.. In January 1939, two-thirds of respondents of Gallup's American Institute of Public opinion poll were opposed to allowing Jews into the country. The act of not only turning away of 937 Jewish passengers of the German transatlantic liner St. Louis, but also the lack of U.S. citizen outcry rationalized these polls.
You may be asking, "But why?" Why would such a country as ours turn away marginalized and racially persecuted people? Especially when they are White. It is important to understand the held feelings U.S. Government officials (FBI, legislators, and etc.), as well as President Franklin Roosevelt publically voiced regarding Jewish refugees. They were in fact seen as a potential threat to national security—spies and saboteurs.
You know, terrorists. Government officials, such as American ambassador to France, William Bullitt blamed the fall of France on Jews:
"More than one-half the spies captured doing actual military spy work against the French Army were refugees from Germany," he said. "Do you believe there are no Nazi and Communist agents of this sort in America?"
In addition, to the voiced concern for allowing Jews into the country, U.S. government's use of spy trials fueled American perception that accepting Jewish refugees could be catastrophic. Digging deeper into American history, beyond the polished chapters of American exceptionalism that are brought out like the good silverware when company comes over, we see a racial disregard to Jews that does not simply start with WWII. Anti-Semitism can be seen as far back as during the Civil War when General Grant issued General Order No. 11 that expelled Jews from territory under his control in the south (Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee).
Grant's rationale was guided by his pattern of associating all Jews with the illicit business pertaining to the cotton trade in the south. President Lincoln agreed with his stance. U.S. Antisemitism continued throughout history. During large waves of immigration, roughly between 1880 and 1924, Eastern and Southern European immigrants were not classified as quite White. They were indeed seen as the racially "other". During this period, groups such as the Klu Klux Klan (KKK), and powerful individuals like Henry Ford advocated for violence toward Jewish communities. They essentially blamed all social and economic ills on the Jewish community. For his anti-Semitic remarks and work, the Nazi Regime granted the Grand Cross of the German Eagle to Henry Ford in 1938. In addition, many are not familiar with the information that U.S. schools and universities also limited the enrollment of Jews and Catholics until non-Protestants such as Jews and Catholics until the late twentieth century. The Jewish Community was not alone in sharing similarities with Syrian refugees.
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Examples of Japanese American suffering under the tyranny of racism are tied to their treatment during WWII. Even though no evidence ever existed, they were seen a potential spies. Approximately three months after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt. The U.S. government thusly imprisoned 127,000 Japanese Americans. Even before camp construction was complete, many were housed in racetrack stables like livestock. Thousands were forced to sell business and properties at fractions of their value. Even after the war had ended, anti-Japanese sentiment did not. Many of the imprisoned could not return home due to posted signs within communities that demanded for Japanese Americans to never return. One cannot forget that fear and racist ideologies supported the treatment and public sentiment. It is on display when observing the imaging of Japanese Americans during WWII. The act to dehumanization came by way of drawings, posters, and movies that depicted Japanese people as ruthless, buck-tooth, animalistic, knife carriers, and sneaky. Many characters were seen as menacing and murderous individuals out to destroy the U.S. Everyone was in harm's way. This included the precious White woman.
Where was the mass outcry? None could be found because the nation in general already perceived the Japanese as the "other." This can be linked to the treatment of Chinese immigrants. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Naturalization Act of 1870, the Chinese massacre of 1871, and the theory of the yellow peril all embody mistreatment built on the White racial frame.
But back to the future we must go. Here we see history actually repeating in terms of the treatment of Jews and Asian American to the current issue regarding Syrian refugees. In 2014, the Pew Research Center asked self identified republicans and those who politically leaned toward the party's ideology to rate a number of religious groups on a "feeling thermometer (0 cold to 100 warmest)," Republicans subsequently gave Muslims an average of 33 Pew Research Center reported that White evangelical Protestants were the coldest to no other group than Muslims. In mostly republican states, these same people who receive the coldest regard as reported by Pew, are seen by Carnegie Mellon University as less likely to give job interviews to applicants who have public social networking profile that reveal them as Muslim. As discussed earlier, sentiment leads to action. Anti-Muslim hate crimes for example rose dramatically by 50% in 2010 and remained high in 2011. In 2014, hate crimes in general were reported to have dipped with the exception of anti-Muslim crimes.
The symbolism we see today is soaked in fear and hate. It has engulfing our nation once again. The cavalier nature and lack of outrage regarding the current course of ideological and political travels of those who claim to represent our interest, and bear the responsibility of upholding the best of our nation has principally gone unchecked. As a people, our lack of giving voice to the issue is deafening to my ears of social and racial justice. If we not careful, and the nation does not come together to quill the tongues of the Trumps that take up our televisions, and protect the innocent from hate, we will in deed repeat our mistakes. But unlike before, the stakes have worsened.
~ Dr. Terence Fitzgerald is Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California.


Seabreeze finished sixth as a team.
Seabreeze's Victor Lipsey was one of four returners to the Sandcrabs' boys wrestling team. Last year, he grappled in the 182-pound weight class. But when Mike Fries took over as the Sandcrabs' new head coach before the start of this season, he asked Lipsey to drop over 20 pounds into the 160-pound class.
Lipsey dieted the entire summer and made weight before the start of the 2018-19 season. He wrestled in the 160-pound class the entire regular season.
However, he recently put on some weight so he could wrestle in the 170-pound class, where Fries thinks Lipsey has the best opportunity to advance to the FHSAA wrestling state tournament on March 8-9 in Kissimmee.
Lipsey won the title for the 170-pound class at the Five Star Conference Championship on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 9, at Flagler Palm Coast High School.
The Sandcrabs didn't perform well as a team at the conference tournament. They finished in sixth place out of nine teams. But two other Sandcrabs in addition to Lipsey shined individually. Grant Schwartz won the 126-pound class, and Cayden Quirion finished second in the 120-pound class.
Going up against one of the top 120-pounders in the state in New Smyrna Beach's Michael Shannon, Quirion was down just 4-1 with 30 seconds left in the match. He went for a dig move in an attempt to win, but he was pinned.
"He really showed up," Fries said.
Part of the Sandcrabs' disappointing overall performance was their struggles in the consolation matches. The Sandcrabs lost five of those matches. If they would have won two of those, the Sandcrabs would have finished third as a team.


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Poised to become one of the main political forces in the republic five years ago, Sinn Féin's decimation has been brutal and sudden, for which many members blame Gerry Adams.
Political Editor Shane Coleman reports
Gerry Adams (above) has been criticised for his handling of southern affairs, particularly his decision to run Mary Lou McDonald for an unwinnable seat in Dublin Central in the 2007 general election
Killian Forde: decamped to the Labour Party
Christy Burke: former Dublin Central stalwart
IT wasn't supposed to be like this. Five years ago, on the back of solid growth in the 2002 general election and the local/Euro elections of '04, many commentators were predicting that Sinn Féin was on course to win 15 Dáil seats. And that was before anybody envisaged the depth of the economic recession coming down the tracks – bringing with it a collapse in support for Fianna Fáil. If that had been known then, forecasts of the party's growth in the south would have been considerably higher still. Seats in government in both parts of Ireland would have been regarded as inevitable.
But the commentators got it badly wrong. Far from gaining seats in the 2007 general election, Sinn Féin lost one, limping back to the Dáil with just four TDs – less than a third of what the party itself had aimed for. And, despite the economic crisis, which should have been tailor-made for a party of the left, the party's fortunes have continued to wane. Last June's elections saw local council seat losses in Dublin. Sinn Féin's standard bearer in the Republic, Mary Lou McDonald, failed to retain her European Parliament seat.
Defections from the party have continued at a steady rate, with highly rated Dublin City councillor Killian Forde recently decamping to the Labour Party – a move that would have been completely alien to Sinn Féin and its military-like discipline just a few years back. Morale in Dublin, and in former target constituencies such as Wexford, is at rock bottom.
The party's support in the North is as solid as ever – the prospect of Sinn Féin emerging as the biggest party there looks a distinct possibility. But in the south, and particularly in Dublin, Sinn Féin is a party in crisis – riven by recriminations, lacking in funds and shorn of once key personnel.
The fact that the peace process – albeit with a couple of outstanding issues to be resolved – has largely disappeared as an issue hasn't helped in terms of a reduced profile in the south, but many in the party believe the problems are largely self-inflicted. Few are willing to say it publicly but, in private, the finger of blame is being firmly pointed at Sinn Féin's northern leadership, who it is claimed do not understand the nuances of politics in south but still insist on imposing their will on the local organisations. This has resulted, internal critics say, in bad strategies, the appointment of people to positions in the party who have no experience in the role, and wrong candidate selection.
The most obvious example of the latter, party members say, was the decision to run Mary Lou McDonald in Dublin Central in the 2007 general election. The view in the Dublin organisation of Sinn Féin was that McDonald would not and could not win a seat in Dublin Central and that Dublin Mid-West represented a much more viable target. But they were overruled by a leadership who, it is claimed, wanted to be seen to take on Fianna Fáil leader Bertie Ahern in his own backyard.
The move backfired with McDonald, a talented politician who was being groomed as a future leader, falling well short of winning a seat in Dublin and left with little hope of doing so in the future, particularly after the departure of Dublin Central party stalwart Christy Burke from Sinn Féin.
Loss of talented people
A further decision, reportedly taken at the insistence of the Belfast leadership, to then run the relatively unknown Joanne Spain in Mid-West, rather than a candidate identified by local party activists, directly resulted in many of the party's officer board in the capital leaving the party. "The cohort of really good, talented people, who were involved in Mary Lou's successful Euro election campaign of 2004, all left," recalled one insider, adding that the once formidable party organisation in Dublin is now decimated.
But this micro-managing was not confined to Dublin. Party sources say that Wexford, where there was a serious organisation and John Dwyer was building a really high profile and poised to win a Dáil seat within a couple of general elections, is another example. "There were constant diktats from head office and it caused massive tensions. Now the party has no councillors there and John has left," one senior source says.
The party's watering down of its left-wing policies in the run-up to the 2007 general election is also identified by people in the party as being a key mistake. They say the leadership felt that coalition with Fianna Fáil was a real possibility and looked to make itself more suitable for government by diluting key policies such as on corporation tax. "You can't waver on critical policies just a few weeks before a general election," said one senior party figure.
This perceived move away from the party's 'working-class heart', allied to the disenchantment over the degree of control from Belfast, was a factor in a lot of important activists leaving Sinn Féin. "The party lost the type of people no political party can afford to lose, men and women in their early 30s, who had the experience and the maturity, but still had the energy," said one republican source. A number of figures have decamped to Eirigí, the new left-wing republican group.
Gerry Adams' disastrous performance in a television debate just days before polling day, when he appeared seriously out of touch with politics in the south, also comes up in any conversation with party activists. They question the level of preparation carried out for the debate and why Adams was there at all, with some arguing it is yet another example of the northern leadership's authoritarian nature and failure to delegate.
There remains enormous respect for Adams for all he has achieved, even among the party's most trenchant internal critics, and there would be no question of any heave against him, but privately there is a view among some that his undoubted skills are not what was and is required in southern politics. "He doesn't understand the south. He has fought a different war and he is suited to the long game – Machiavellian plotting and planning, which is a great strength in the peace process. But that isn't what's needed when you are growing an activist-based, dynamic party. He and many of those around him have been there a long time and are exhausted. Gerry should have gone after [the] 2007 [general election] and in any regular party he would have," is the verdict of one party figure.
Party in 'serious and critical decline'
But if anything, those on the inside say the party leadership has attempted to further tighten its grip on the organisation in the south since the disappointment of 2007. "There was no review that censured or criticised people for bad decisions made. In fact the people who made fundamental mistakes were promoted," was the assessment of one elected Sinn Féin representative. "Instead of a root-and-branch rethink, the prescription [after the general election] was more of the same: discipline, faith in the leadership" is the verdict of another senior republican.
This is the same point made by Killian Forde in a submission to the party last summer. Forde said the traditional republican values of loyalty and obedience, while understandable when at war, were the "greatest hindrance to us developing as a dynamic, interesting, vibrant, creative party". Criticism and accountability of the leadership had been discouraged "for so long that simply put there is a culture of fear and misguided loyalty that militates against empowerment and people taking responsibility with their work and the development of the party".
The city councillor was also critical of Sinn Féin's "glacial" response to the economic crisis and the party's structures, arguing that power lay with individuals and that anyone seeking to question or contribute had to "try and negotiate through a maze of offices, titles, committees, working groups and individuals to get their voice heard".
Forde argued that Sinn Féin was in "serious and potentially critical decline" in Dublin ? where the organisation had too few members and those who were there were tired and frustrated – and was "one election away from being totally irrelevant" in Dublin and the south in general. He advocated targeting and concentrating resources in five Dublin constituencies – abandoning the 'unwinnable' Dublin Central. This assessment taps into a view in some quarters of the party that, in the wake of 2004, the leadership lost the run of itself with projections of 14-plus seats and even saw itself going toe-to-toe with Fianna Fáil, in the process spreading resources far too thinly.
Adams' time drawing to a close
But, despite its obvious problems, it is doubtful that the party leadership will endorse such radical corrective action. Besides, with so much going on in the north at the moment, its attention probably won't be on the next general election in the south for some time. And by the time that election happens the party could be significantly changed. Adams' handling of the hugely serious allegations surrounding his brother Liam has caused considerable unease among party members and only added to the perception that his time as party leader is drawing to a close.
However, the failure to develop new TDs – most particularly McDonald and Pearse Doherty – mean that his successor will not be from the south as originally planned.
Sinn Féin, of course, is well used to being in difficult situations and rumours of its demise in the south may yet prove greatly exaggerated. A victory in the Donegal South-West by-election (see page 13), for example, could mark a change in the party's fortunes. But what is beyond question is that mistakes have been made and a golden opportunity, in the shape of the economic meltdown, has been missed.
"The momentum that we had in 2004 is gone. A lot of people have left, people who delivered that success in 2002 and '04," says one insider. "We missed the boat in the south and I'm not sure that can be overcome, certainly in the short term," says another. For now, at least, the goal of government on both sides of the border looks as far as it has done at any point in the last decade. The masterplan has come a little unstuck.
#1 Monk commented, on February 1, 2010 at 8:14 a.m.:
The problem isn't Adams, it's the people around him whose advice he's listened too closely to. If he goes he'll just be replaced by someone these same people have appointed and Sinn Fein's troubles will continue. Only when these people are gone will things get better for the party. They aren't all northerners either whatever outsiders think!
#2 knowtoomuch commented, on February 1, 2010 at 8:19 a.m.:
Very good assessment of where Sinn Fein is going, interestingly in Monaghan/Cavan in the 2002 general election COC lost votes for the first time since 1985, this was very telling, I suppose the only hope the Sinners have in the 2012 general election in the south is that they have been proping Pearse Doherty up in Donegal and Mary Who in Dublin, this is the only light at the end of the tunnel, but it is the end of the tunnel, its all over for the Sinners in the south, COC is expected to step down soon and who is going to replace him, none that I know have his credentials, and even if he is replaced that seat will soon be lost......perhaps they will join labour if Pat and the lads let them in...will the Easter Lilly pin keep them out?
Yesterday evening 1/2/2010 I was in the company of some GAA lads, and when the 6 O Clock news came on it was headlines about the talks in the north, almost as if rehersed at least six of the GAA lads said what the f... is that s.... on the news for.......rough seas ahead I think for the Sinners....
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You can decide to sign the final deed of sale or to give someone else authority to sign on your behalf. In both cases you need to be aware of a few aspects.
In case you have signed a power of attorney in favor of your lawyer, he will surely make you aware about the content of the deed and will protect your interest. Your lawyer will sign on your behalf, and will represent you before the Notary.
First of all, make sure that you understand the content of the deed. This suggestion sounds trite, however in many occasions happen that people do not understand the full content of the deed. For example because the Notary reads the deed of sale in a fast way by giving for granted that you understand and follow him. This is not in the bad intention of a Notary of course, but probably in his habit to read many similar deeds everyday. Notaries do have to make sure that you understand the entire content of the document that you are going to sign. If there is something that you do not understand, do not be shy in asking for more explanation. This is your deed, and your money!
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The final deed of sale/purchase contains certain standard clauses which give you some guarantees, however it is always best to check if these clauses are well explained and understood from both parties.
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Also, utility bills or condomonium fees need to be fully paid by the vendor, therefore be aware in advance of these costs, and if they have not been fully paid by the previous owner yet, ask him to declare that he will pay them within a certain time. All utility bills will be transferred onto the new owner's name, be ensurred that this will be done in a cost efficient way.
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Q: devise registration customization I'm doing a multi-step signup process. I'm storing the values on session. and on the last step, I want to call the DeviseRegistration#create. I already have the devise_scope configured properly and I can receive the call on the DeviseRegsitration#create method.
The main problem I've is that it uses the params submitted on the POST request and not the ones on my session var.
I've tried things like:
request.params = ActionController::Parameters.new session[:registration_params]

I've read the ActionDispatcher class but I'm not able to identify how I can do that.

A: You can customize devise controllers. As documented in the wiki:
rails generate devise:controllers users

This generator will add the devise controllers to your project. You can modify the controllers you need as per your requirements by directly editing the source code.

A: What I finally did is, on the create of my controller that was already extending devise method:
class Users::RegistrationsController < Devise::RegistrationsController
  def create
    params["user"] = session[:registration_params]
    session[:registration_params].deep_merge!(user_params)
    @user = User.new session[:registration_params]
    if @user.valid? && last_step
       params["user"] = session[:registration_params]
       configure_sign_up_params
       super
    end
  end
end


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Q: iOS Calculation control points for bezier path curve animation given two points I'm trying to animate the movement of a view using CGPathAddCurveToPoint and generating a bezier path but I'm having trouble figuring out the control points between the origin and the destionation. Any of you knows how can I can calculate dynamically the control points given the origin and destionation of the UIView?
For example (iPad), I'm trying to animate a bird (UIView) flying in from point (455,482) to (31,100). I would like to be a curve movement of bird flying instead of lineal movement. I'll really appreciate your help.
thank you for answers but still wonder how can I calculate the control points.

A: Can you clarify a little about the effect you're looking for? The choice of control points is not only a function of the starting and end coordinates, but also is function of the effect you're trying to achieve. In the past, animating the motion of an imageview where I wanted the illusion of "picking up and dropping" the view, I've done slight perpendicular offset on the control points both in the same direction, which yields a slightly more dynamic motion than a purely linear motion, but it depends entirely upon what you're trying to do. I've also done this with animating the enlarging and then returning to normal of the transform scale at the same time, to further enrich the illusion of picking up and dropping the animated view.
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You might need to show a screen snapshot of the scene and the image for the bird (is it from the side, or from above or below). You might also want to draw an example of the flight pattern you're envisaging, and perhaps we can make other, more concrete, suggestions.
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By the way, there are some interesting demonstrations of animation that might be helpful. For example this race car animation by Mike Nachbaur was helpful when I did my first animation, showing me how to draw bezier paths, how to rotate the image along the path, too, etc. I know it's not the flight of a bird, but it's still illustrative. I'm sure there are other great examples online, too. Anyway, these sorts of tutorials might help you bridge the gap between your vision of your app and what the bezier paths might look like.

A: //Draw points
UIBezierPath *aPath = [UIBezierPath bezierPath];
[aPath setLineWidth: LINE_SIZE];
for (int i=0; i<[results count]; i++) {
    CGPoint endPt = [[results objectAtIndex: i] CGPointValue];
    if (i == 0) {
        [aPath moveToPoint:endPt];
    } else {
        //Previous (start) point
        CGPoint startPt =[[results objectAtIndex: i-1] CGPointValue];

        //Default control points
        CGPoint cPt1, cPt2;
        if(ABS(startPt.x - endPt.x) > ABS(startPt.y - endPt.y)) {
            cPt1 = (CGPoint){(startPt.x + endPt.x) / 2, startPt.y};
            cPt2 = (CGPoint){cPt1.x, endPt.y};
        } else {
            cPt1 = (CGPoint){startPt.x, (startPt.y + endPt.y) / 2};
            cPt2 = (CGPoint){endPt.x, cPt1.y};
        }

        //Add curve to end point
        [aPath addCurveToPoint: endPt controlPoint1: cPt1 controlPoint2: cPt2];
    }
}
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Q: Shared information between some Android activities I am new in Android and I'm developing my first app. Right now I have been able to implement some activities that work on their own and share information through intents, bundles, etc.
The problem is that a have a list that I manipulate in several activities and I don't want to pass it each time I change my activity. What I want is to have the same list for all the activities so if I change it in Activity1 I'm also changing it in Activity4.
I don't know what would be the best approach to do this. Can anyone guide me a little bit?

A: use databases for storing list items
here is an example for using listview and database

A: Write singleton class wich will contain your list.

A: You can implement a custom class which inherits from Application class. You can get this instance of this class from every activity by calling getApplication(); To use your custom application class, you have to register it in the manifest file of your app.
If you really need a database to store you list depends on what your application does. If you want to persist the list when application is closed or shut down by Android then you should store the list items in a database. It would also be possible to write them into a file on the SDCard of the phone. But a database would be the better solution, I guess.