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How To Drink Scotch
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Scotch is a type of whisky produced from malted barley grains. The alcohol content of Scotch varies depending on its age. There are three main categories of Scotch: single malt, blended malt, and grain whisky.
1 What Is Scotch?
1.1 Made In Scotland
1.3 Aged
1.4 Alcohol Volume
2 Choosing Your Scotch
3 Which Glass Should You Use For Your Whiskey?
4 Why Is The Aroma So Important?
5 What Is The Best Way To Enjoy Scotch?
6 Scotch Cocktails
Single Malt Scotches are aged in oak barrels for at least 3 years before they are bottled. Blended Malt Scotches are blends of several types of whiskies. Grain Whiskies are distilled from fermented cereal grains such as wheat or corn.
Scotch has a rich history dating back hundreds of years. It was once the official drink of Scotland. Today, Scotch is enjoyed around the world.
If you want to enjoy the taste of Scotch, then you need to follow some basic guidelines.
What Is Scotch?
Scotch is a type of whiskey that is made in Scotland. Certain requirements need to be met for the whiskey to be classed as scotch:
To classify as scotch, the whiskey must be produced in Scotland.
The scotch needs to be made from distilled barley and water. Other grains can also be added, but any grains that are used have to be fermented with yeast.
After the whiskey has been distilled it must be aged for a minimum of three years. Oak casks must be used to age the whiskey, and the aging process needs to happen on Scottish soil.
Alcohol Volume
When the scotch is ready to be consumed it must have reached an alcohol volume of 40 percent.
Choosing Your Scotch
There are different kinds of scotch with varying flavor notes and palates. The only way you know which ones you like is to try them, so keep an open mind and sample as many types of scotch as you can.
The three most popular types of scotch are single malt, blended, and single cask.
Single malt whiskey is made with only barley, no other grains are used. The whole process is completed by one distillery, so single malt whiskey tends to be branded and quite expensive.
Drinking single malt whiskey is perhaps the most authentic and original scotch experience.
Blended whiskey is made from several different whiskeys that have been blended. The whiskeys may have come from different distilleries and they are chosen for the way that the flavors interact with each other.
The tasting notes can vary greatly depending on which whiskeys have been used- they could be smoky, fruity, creamy, or rich.
Single cask whiskey has a very strong flavor. It is made in limited editions that are aged in just one container and are perfect for whiskey enthusiasts. If you are new to whiskey then you might find single cask whiskey a bit overwhelming.
Which Glass Should You Use For Your Whiskey?
A lot of bars or pubs will serve their whiskey in a low-ball tumbler, which is best suited to drinking whiskey with ice. The wide shape of the glass makes it easier for you to pick up on the aroma of the whiskey, heightening the tasting experience.
Scotch connoisseurs tend to drink whiskey from a glass called a Glencairn. These glasses are tulip-shaped with a short, wide base. This allows the aromas to escape from the whiskey, but then become trapped as the glass narrows.
The scent is directed towards your nose as you drink the scotch, letting you pick up on more of the subtle aromas to make the flavor more intense.
Why Is The Aroma So Important?
What is the big deal with the scent of the scotch?
Scotch enthusiasts will usually smell their whiskey before they drink it, trying to pick up on the various notes. Some whiskeys are fruity, others are sweet, some have a smoky or woody aroma whereas others are saltier.
The grains used and the wood of the aging casks will all contribute to the different flavors and smells.
If you take the time to appreciate the smell of the whiskey, you are more likely to pick up on the different taste notes when you sip it. By engaging more senses, the experience becomes much more immersive.
What Is The Best Way To Enjoy Scotch?
There are several ways that people tend to serve scotch, and which one is best comes down to your personal preference.
You can serve scotch neat at room temperature. A lot of people feel that this is the best way to take in the full range of complex flavors. However, even scotch aficionados often add a few drops of water to open up the flavors.
Others prefer to take a sip of water periodically, to cleanse their palate and keep them more aware of the flavor of the scotch.
Other people prefer to drink scotch at a chilled temperature. But you don't put the bottle of scotch in the refrigerator. Instead, you add ice to the glass. This is called 'on the rocks' because traditionally chilled rocks were used to bring down the temperature of the scotch.
Some whiskey bars still serve their scotch over natural rocks called soapstone, which is put in the freezer before being added to the drink.
If you are adding ice to your whiskey, it is better to use one large cube rather than several small ones. This is because it will melt more slowly, keeping your scotch cool without diluting the flavor.
Whether you are drinking your scotch neat, with water, or with ice, you should always sip it slowly. This will enable you to fully appreciate the flavor. It is also very strong, so sipping it slowly will give you time to adjust to the taste and the alcohol content.
Another great way to enjoy scotch is in a cocktail. There are some classic cocktails with scotch as the main ingredients like a Rob Roy or a Rusty Nail, but you can experiment with your combination of flavors.
Whichever way you choose to drink scotch, you will love the intense flavors and aromas. We hope that you have found out something new about scotch, why not treat yourself to a bottle the next time you are out?
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Ashes: Departing England coach Trevor Bayliss presented with gifts from Joe Root and Co. after pride-salvaging win over Australia
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TREVOR BAYLISS was presented with a silver cricket bat as a farewell gift after England drew the Ashes at the Oval.
The quiet head coach is leaving the post after more than four years in the role.
Trevor Bayliss was presented with an engraved silver cricket bat by Joe RootCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Bayliss is leaving after nearly five years in chargeCredit: Getty Images - Getty
The England team enjoy a beer in the changing roomsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
And on his final achievements - winning the World Cup and drawing the Ashes without star man Jimmy Anderson - Bayliss was typically humble.
He said: "It was a fantastic effort to draw the series, not being able to win the Ashes, but there was still pride on the line for the boys and Test Championship points.
"To finish off well and level up the series I think we showed a lot of character.
"2-2 was a fair score.
"Both teams had their chances to win the series. We certainly did not play as well as we would have liked to.
"The cherry on top for this series was winning the World Cup and there have been a lot of memories made."
Stuart Broad helped Bayliss end his England tenure on a highCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Bayliss praised Ben Stokes claiming he is "his own greatest success"Credit: Getty Images - Getty
CAPTAIN ROOT
Meanwhile Root led England to the final touches of a glorious summer and insisted: "I want to be the man to win back the Ashes."
Test captain Root held the last two catches in two balls as England won the Fifth Test by 135 runs and secured a 2-2 series draw.
Root says that, with the sensational World Cup triumph, it adds up to a brilliant few months for English cricket.
And he wants England's emphatic victory over Australia at the Oval to be the blueprint for his Test team going forward.
Root said: "In this match, we were getting to grips with Test cricket after a long period of one-day cricket. That Ashes series Down Under in 2021-22 is a huge focus for me.
"I know almost two-and-a-half years is a long time, but I'm driven towards Australia. I want to be the man to bring back the Ashes to England.
"I'm in a very privileged position to be captain of the Test team and I'll do everything I can to get us prepared for going down there and doing something special.
"The basis of the team is in place and the performance this week was a lot closer to where we want to be as a template moving forward.
"I thought we drove the game from the first session, got ourselves into a position of strength and never let them back in.
"After a difficult week at Old Trafford in the previous match, that's what we wanted. At times, we've been outskilled and sloppy in the series but we've always fought hard.
"That attitude is hard to instill in players and hopefully this win will be a massive stepping stone. Certainly 2-2 looks a hell of a lot better than 3-1.
"I think this summer has been a success for Ennglish cricket, some of the games have been phenomenal and made for fantastic viewing. It is a big opportunity to take the game forward in this country."
Jofra Archer was named Player of the Match for his six-wicket haul in the first innings and yesterday had a fierce battle with Aussie centurion Matthew Wade.
Root added: "When I faced Jofra in the nets against a red ball for the first time, it was pretty clear he would be something special.
"But we must be careful of expecting too much from such a young guy playing all formats. He won't always bowl at 90mph or go at two-and-a-half runs an over.
"He's still learning but he is entertaining and will make things happen. It's fantastic the way he has an impact on the game - his spell today changed the whole atmosphere at the ground. It's a real gift. I'm looking forward to his journey."
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Departing head coach Trevor Bayliss said: "England are in a good position going forward with some good young players stacking up behind the team. That's the best pressure of all.
"Stuart Broad has been superb - he really stepped up in the absence of Jimmy Anderson, nobody had to say anything to him. I think he'll still be around for the next Ashes series."
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"Talent is never what separates the people who make it from the people who don't."
– Leslie Odom Jr., Actor & Performer | @leslieodomjr
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The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure a credible, free and fair elections in the 2023 general elections.
Rev Pam also asked Nigerians to embrace the new year with excitement, describing 2023 as a special year for the country.
The statement was contained in a press release signed by the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka, and made available to journalists in Abuja.
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Familial Predisposition For Salivary Gland Cancer
by Mohd Sadiq, MS, Bioinformatics Last updated on September 27, 2019,
Salivary gland cancers account for 2–4% of all head and neck malignity. The diversity of subtypes and the relative rarity of salivary gland cancers pose difficulties in diagnostics, treatment, and prediction, and complicate studies evaluating potential predisposing factors or familial predisposition.
The salivary gland cancer may be associated with several probable risk factors, such as environmental factors and unhealthy lifestyles. Individuals may also show variable intrinsic abilities to detoxify carcinogens associated with environmental factors. Salivary gland tumors are usually associated with ionizing radiations. Malignant tumors prevail in patients with a history of radiotherapy, the most common subgroup of which is mucoepidermoid carcinoma (minor salivary gland malignancy is usually found in adults).
Familial predisposition: Do we know what causes salivary gland cancer?
Like any other cancer, salivary gland cancer is also caused by changes in the DNA inside of the cells. DNA is the chemical in each of our cells that makes up genes. DNA can increase or decrease the risk for developing certain diseases, such as some kinds of cancer.
Scientists don't yet know all of the changes that occur in DNA to result in salivary gland cancer, but recent research has identified some gene changes that are often found in these types of cancers.
It is found that salivary gland cancer does not generally run in families. Therefore, familial disposition is not very prominent. Most of the DNA changes that cause this cancer are not usually inherited from a person's parents. These changes are rather likely to occur during a person's lifetime only. These changes could be random events that happen inside our body cells, without having an outside cause, and sometimes the cause might be quite evident such as body's exposure to certain types of radiations or carcinogens (cancer-causing chemicals).
Genetic research on salivary gland cancer
According to a new research conducted by Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, the risk of developing cancer in a salivary gland might be higher in people with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations. These genes are allied with breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Study claims that women who inherit mutations in either of the two genes have a higher risk of ovarian and breast cancer than women without the mutation. Men with these gene mutations are also at higher risk of male breast cancer.
The retrospective study suggests that salivary gland occurs 17 times more often in people with inherited mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes than those in the general population. The researchers explored a large BRCA gene mutation from the database maintained by the James Clinical Cancer Genetics Program for salivary gland cancers. The researchers spotted three cases of salivary gland cancer due to mutations in either the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.
Theodoros Teknos, MD, Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology, Director of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery, suggested "I would like physicians and dentists to realize that BRCA mutations carry risks for salivary gland cancer as well as breast cancer, and to remember that salivary glands include not only the paired parotid glands and submandibular glands but also innumerable minor salivary glands in the oral cavity,". Ongoing research suggests that individuals who carry a BRCA mutation require awareness towards this possible alliance.
"The finding should be considered during genetic counseling of families with inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations," said Rebecca Nagy, MS, a certified genetic counselor and Clinical Associate Professor of Human Cancer Genetics at the OSUCCC – James. Patients with salivary gland cancer and their family members may be referred for BRCA testing in future to detect early onset of the disease. Carriers of BRCA gene mutations may experience investigation for salivary gland cancers.
The new study revealed observations as discussed above, which may be considered alongside other similarities between salivary glands and breast tissues for further evaluation and research in the area. The research and analysis into the nature of a possible linkage between BRCA gene mutations and salivary gland cancer is required for a better understanding of the two cancers.
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← Private prisons, public shame
Migrants and memes →
Syrian suffering, refugees continue: U.S. response is small and slow
Syrian refugees' camp in Cappadocia, Turkey. Photo by Fabio Sola Penna, published under Creative Commons license.
In an eloquent cri de coeur, Lina Sergie Attar wrote about the agony of Syria:
"Now, the everyday violence and death Syrians witness is no longer recorded in full force unless events surpass the daily 'acceptable' quota of death—like it did on August 16 in Douma, after more than 100 people were killed by a regime aerial attack on a crowded marketplace. These kinds of mass tragedies, like the chemical weapons attack in 2013 and the Daraya massacre in 2012, capture the world's attention—headlines, outrage, condemnation—for a few moments before Syria's suffering once again fades to white noise. When the country has been reduced to smoldering ashes and its people have been forced into a mass exodus to new countries and new homes, our capacity to document—to speak or write and chant—dwindles. History collapses into a simple etcetera."
More than four million refugees have fled Syria. Millions more remain inside Syria, but no longer in their own homes, internal refugees forced to flee for their lives. Six million? Seven million? More? No one can count, no one can know, except that there are more today than yesterday and tomorrow there will be even more, leaving homes, leaving jobs, looking for a place where bombs are not falling on your roof, where no rebel from whatever side shoots your son in the street, where no soldiers brandish guns as they rape your daughter, mother, sister, wife.
(Besides the Syrians, other refugees flee Iraq and Egypt and Afghanistan and on and on … countries torn by wars and people by brutal governments.)
The burden of refugee support falls disproportionately on countries that can least afford it. According to the United Nations refugee office, the refugees include
"2.1 million Syrians registered by UNHCR in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, 1.9 million Syrians registered by the Government of Turkey, as well as more than 24,000 Syrian refugees registered in North Africa."
A Vox chart shows the number of refugees per thousand in population in various countries: 232 per thousand in Lebanon, 87 per thousand in Jordan, 21 per thousand in Turkey. In contrast, the United States has 0.8 refugees per thousand. Germany, now welcoming refugees, has 2.6 per thousand. Canada does better, with 4.2 refugees per thousand.
In Europe, some welcome the refugees and others throw rocks and don Ku Klux Klan sheets. The EU voted on September 22 to increase aid to refugee relief agencies and to distribute 120,000 refugees among EU countries:
[M]igrants now in Greece, Hungary, and Italy will be moved to other countries over the next two years. Of the three EU members that have an opt-out agreement with the bloc on migration, Denmark and Ireland are part of Tuesday's deal. Britain, the third country, is not—though it is accepting 4,000 refugees this year, and 20,000 over the next five.
That's only a small portion of the refugees already in or on the road to Europe. Germany, Austria, France and Sweden have already opened doors to refugees, with Germany saying it expects 800,000 this year. Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania voted against the EU agreement.
Brazil has issued 7,000 visas to Syrians and registered 2000 refugees, more than any other country in Latin America, more than the United States. NPR reports that, "Of the 18,000 Syrians referred so far, the U.S. has accepted just 1,500 since the war in Syria began." The U.S. now promises to increase its total refugee quota from 70,000 to 85,000 in 2016 and 100,000 in 2017, and to include 10,000 refugees among that number. But there's a catch: the increase will come only if Congress approves funding, and Republicans in Congress are already resisting, and warning of "terrorists."
Local refugee assistance organizations predict that Minnesota will get only a few Syrian refugees, despite a history of welcoming refugees. So far, one Syrian refugee family has settled in Rochester.
The United States response is small and slow. The need is large and immediate. Vox says it well:
"The United States, Canada, and Europe could be doing so much more to help. For one thing, they could contribute more to UNHCR, which is about $3 billion short on its 2015 funding requirements just for helping Syrians.
"But the single best thing they could do is take in more refugees."
September articles on Syrian refugee crisis:
Syria, Etc. (Politico)
More Swedes want increase in refugees (The Local)
Refugee crisis: Sweden the only EU country with majority favorable towards non-EU migration (The Independent)
Germany's intrepid refugee helpers (Al Jazeera)
Guest workers still find Germany less than welcoming (NPR)
The refugees housed at Dachau: 'Where else should I live?' (The Guardian)
Crush of migrants at common border reignites Serbia-Croatia hostility (NPR)
Migrant crisis: Finland protestors throw fireworks at buses (BBC)
The Syrian refugee crisis explained in one map (Vox)
In Brazil, refugees retrace migration trails (NPR)
The refugee crisis: One chart puts Europe's response in perspective (Vox)
For many Syrian refugees, fleeing to Europe isn't the answer (CBC)
Migrant crisis: EU to increase aid to agencies (BBC)
A controversial plan to redistribute migrants in Europe (The Atlantic)
EU ministers vote to relocate 120,000 refugees across member states (NPR)
How much does it cost to resettle a Syrian refugee in the U.S.? (The Atlantic)
U.S. faces challenges in plan to resettle 100,000 refugees by 2017 (NPR)
U.S. to accept tens of thousands more refugees (Al Jazeera)
Boat collision off Turkish coast kills several refugees (Al Jazeera)
Refugee agencies predict trickle of Syrian refugees to Minnesota (Pioneer Press)
As U.S. considers admitting more Syrian refugees, will Minnesota be a top destination? (MinnPost)
In Rochester, Syrian family settling in, with little hope of return (Pioneer Press)
#HRC30: "Our lives are connected to one another." (Advocates for Human Rights)
No Matter Their Country, All Refugees Need Attention and Help (Advocates for Human Rights)
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Tagged as human rights, immigration, refugees, Syria, Syrian refugees


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Челль Сте́фан Лёве́н (; род. 21 июля 1957, Стокгольм, Швеция) — шведский государственный и политический деятель. В прошлом — председатель Социал-демократической рабочей партии Швеции (2012—2021), 43-й премьер-министр Швеции (2014—2021), первый председатель профсоюзного объединения «IF Metall» (2006—2012). С 2022 года возглавляет Партию европейских социалистов.

Биография

Молодые годы и образование
Челль Стефан Лёвен родился 21 июля 1957 года в стокгольмском районе  и десять месяцев спустя был отдан в детский дом, так как его мать Маргарет (ум. в 2000), дочь убеждённого нациста, не могла содержать сразу двух детей. Его отцом был Карл Альвар Хедберг. Позже Стефан был взят в приёмную семью из Суннерсты в Соллефтео, и в соответствии с соглашением его биологическая мать могла взять опеку над ним, когда была готова к этому, однако этого не произошло. После встречи со своим братом-близнецом Ульфом Стефан узнал, что его фамилия пишется Löfven, хотя он предпочитает вариант Löfvén, как это записано в шведском регистре населения. Его приёмный отец Туре Меландер (1926—2003) был лесорубом и рабочим на заводе, в то время как его приёмная мать Ирис Меландер помогала по дому инвалидам и старикам. В приёмной семье было двое своих детей: Моника и Роланд.

Стефан проучился 9 лет в средней школе в Соллефтео, после чего закончил двухлетний курс гимназии по специальности экономика. Затем он прошёл 48-недельные курсы сварщиков при Государственном управлении рынка труда в . Позже Стефан поступил в Институт социальных наук в Умео, но был отчислен после полутора лет учёбы. Приёмные родители рассказывали Стефану, что его мать живёт в Стокгольме, они переписывались с ней и братом, а мать регулярно присылала сыну подарки. Когда Стефану было 22 года, он разыскал свою биологическую мать и брата. Сегодня, Стефан с братом Ульфом регулярно общаются и часто обсуждают политику (он — глава охранной фирмы и голосует за «Альянс»). В детстве Стефан любил играть в футбол и хоккей, увлекался джиу-джитсу, но рано начал работать, в том числе на почте и лесопильном заводе. Вдохновлённый примером Улофа Пальме, он основал Объединение молодых социал-демократов в Суннерсте, став его председателем. В течение 11 месяцев с 1976 по 1977 год Стефан проходил военную службу в .

Работа в профсоюзах
В 1979 году Лёвен начал работать сварщиком на заводе  в Эрншёльдсвике. Два года спустя он был выбран представителем профсоюзной группы и начал защищать права рабочих. В 1995 году он занял пост омбудсмена в , специализируясь на таких областях, как переговоры по контрактам и международные отношения. В 2001 году он был избран вице-председателем Союза и в ноябре 2005 года был избран первым председателем вновь образованного профсоюза рабочих металлургической промышленности «», проработав на этой должности до 2012 года.

Политическая карьера

В 2006 году Лёвен был избран в исполнительный комитет Социал-демократической партии Швеции. В январе 2012 года, после отставки Хокана Юхольта с поста председателя партии, было сообщено, что Лёвен рассматривается в качестве его преемника. 27 января он был единогласно избран председателем социал-демократов, таким образом, став лидером оппозиции, готовым вести свою партию к парламентским выборам 2014 года. Решение правления партии был поддержано конгрессом 4 апреля 2013 года.

Лёвен сразу сделал акцент на промышленной и инновационной политике социал-демократов, в частности на активном содействии развитию бизнеса. 1 мая 2013 года, во время своего первого выступления в качестве председателя партии, он озвучил идею создания Совета по инновационной политике. На первых для Лёвена выборах в Европейский парламент 2014 года социал-демократы получили 24,19 % голосов, что стало незначительным снижением по сравнению с выборами 2009 года, поскольку было потеряно лишь одно место в Европарламенте. В то же время, этот результат стал самым низким для социал-демократов со времён введения всеобщего избирательного права в Швеции.

14 сентября 2014 года «красно-зелёная коалиция», включающая в себя собственно самих социал-демократов, а также Левую и Партию зелёных, одержала победу над правящей правой коалицией «Альянс за Швецию» статс-министра Фредрика Райнфельдта, получив 43,8 % голосов и претендуя на 159 мест в Риксдаге. После объявления предварительных итогов выборов, Райнфельдт заявил о готовности подать в отставку с поста премьера и лидера Умеренной коалиционной партии, а Лёвен перед своими товарищами по партии сказал, что «народ Швеции требует перемен», и «я готов сформировать новое правительство в Швеции»:

Однако, позже Лёвен отказался от сотрудничества и с Левой партией.

Пост премьер-министра
2 октября 2014 года спикер Риксдага Урбан Алин на заседании предложил кандидатуру Лёвена на должность премьер-министра Швеции (Sveriges statsminister) Из 349 депутатов, «за» 132, «против» — 49 (все Шведские демократы), воздержались — 154 («Альянс за Швецию»: Умеренная коалиционная партия, Народная партия — либералы, Партия Центра, Христианско-демократическая партия; Левая партия), отсутствовало — 14 депутатов (в Швеции существует система отрицательного парламентаризма, и поэтому кандидатура на пост премьера не обязательно должна набрать большинство голосов 349 депутатов, то есть по крайней мере не больше 175 голосов «против»). После заседания Лёвена поздравили премьер-министр Финляндии Александр Стубб, президент Франции Франсуа Олланд и вице-канцлер Германии Зигмар Габриэль.

Правовое признание Государства Палестина
3 октября 2014 года, выступая в Риксдаге, Лёвен объявил состав правительства и сказал, что «шведский народ проголосовал за перемены в правительстве и новое направление в политике. Кабинет министров, состоящий из членов Социал-демократической партии и Партии зелёных, готов сегодня взять на себя эту задачу», отметив, что «Швеция не будет искать членства в НАТО», а будущий курс правительства включит в себя уменьшение вредных выбросов ископаемого топлива, инвестиции в инфраструктуру и улучшение общественного транспорта, увеличение объёмов строительства жилья, борьбу с бедностью и безработицей, развитие демократии и равенства всех людей, укрепление обороны, сотрудничество со странами Скандинавского полуострова, поддержку борьбы ООН с ИГИЛ и продолжение помощи правительству Афганистана, содействие прекращению войны в Сирии и «российской аннексии Крыма» как преступления против международного права, а также признание Государства Палестина в соответствии с принципом двух государств для двух народов. Если этот план осуществится, то Швеция станет первой страной-членом Европейского союза, признавшей Государство Палестина (Государство Палестина признано 134 государствами-членами ООН, де-факто резолюцией Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН, в 2013 году Швеция подняла статус дипломатической миссии Палестины до уровня посольства). После этого президент Государства Палестина Махмуд Аббас назвал намерения Лёвена «отличными и почётными», выразив надежду, что за Швецией последуют и другие страны. В ответ на речь Лёвена, представитель Государственного департамента США Джен Псаки сказала, что «мы считаем, что международное признание Палестины государством преждевременно», отметив, что США «поддерживают палестинскую государственность», но уверены, что «этот процесс должен быть выработан путём согласия всех сторон об условиях, по которым два государства будут сосуществовать в будущем». В то же время в министерстве иностранных дел Израиля сообщили о вызове посла Швеции Карла Магнуса Нессера для разъяснений, а сам министр Авигдор Либерман заявил, что «если уж ближневосточная тема волнует нового шведского премьера до такой степени, что он нашел нужным уделить ей место в своей речи перед присягой, то на Ближнем Востоке хватает более насущных проблем, включая ежедневную массовую гибель в Сирии, Ираке и других горячих точках региона».

30 октября, на пресс-конференции во дворце  после заседания правительства, министр иностранных дел Швеции Маргот Вальстрём объявила о том, что «сегодня правительство решило признать Государство Палестина. Это важный шаг, который подтверждает право палестинцев на самоопределение». Заместитель премьер-министра Исабелла Лёвин отметила, что «цель признания Палестинского государства Швецией — содействие будущему, в котором Израиль и Палестина смогут жить бок о бок в мире и безопасности. Мы хотим поддержать веру и надежду на мирное будущее среди молодых палестинцев и израильтян, которые иначе могут решить, что из нынешней ситуации нет выхода». После этого, министерство иностранных дел Израиля отозвало своего посла в Швеции для консультаций, а сам министр Авигдор Либерман заявил, что «ближневосточная политика намного сложнее сборки мебели из IKEA».

Инцидент с иностранной подлодкой
После обнародования министерством обороны данных о том, в территориальных водах зафиксировано ведение иностранной подводной деятельности, 14 ноября на пресс-конференции в Стокгольме, командующий вооружёнными силами Швеции генерал  заявил, что «военные подтверждают, что малая подводная лодка нарушила территориальные воды Швеции. Мы исключаем все альтернативные объяснения», а Лёвен отметил, что «наши Вооруженные силы не смогли определить, какая страна за этим стоит, но ясно одно — это серьезный инцидент, кто-то проник в наши территориальные воды нелегально», добавив, что «мы защитим шведскую территориальную целостность всеми имеющимися средствами».

Досрочные выборы
3 декабря, после того как правоцентристские партии отклонили проект бюджета, представленный действующим правительством, и после безрезультатных попыток договориться с четырьмя основными правыми партиями Риксдага с их желанием победить действующее правительство, Стефан Лёвен на пресс-конференции объявил о назначении проведения досрочных выборов на 22 марта 2015 года.

Правительство Стефана Лёвена (2014—2021)

Новый состав правительства был объявлен премьер-министром (statsminister) Стефаном Лёвеном 3 октября 2014 года в Риксдаге, и в тот же день был приведён к присяге в Королевском дворце в Стокгольме в присутствии короля Швеции Карла XVI Густава. Правительство состоит из 24 министров, 18 из которых — члены Социал-демократической партии, а 6 — Партии зелёных.

18 января 2019 года после 4 месяцев правительственного кризиса Стефан Лёвен избран на новый срок до 2022 года в качестве премьер-министра Швеции (при проголосовавших за его кандидатуру 115 депутатов, 153 проголосовавших против, 77 воздержались) и сформировал .

28 июня 2021 года он сообщил о своей отставке. Причина — вынесение вотума недоверия его правительству. Поводом для голосования стал законопроект об изменениях в механизме взимания арендной платы. Из 349 депутатов 181 человек проголосовал за отставку Стефана. Ещё 109 членов Риксдага выступили против. Противникам главы правительства требовалось 175 голосов. Таким образом, Лёвен стал первым премьером, которому парламент вынес вотум недоверия.

7 июля 2021 года риксдаг одобрил назначение Стефана Лёвена премьер-министром. За кандидатуру Лёвена проголосовали 116 из 349 депутатов, против — 173, воздержались — 60.

22 августа 2021 года Стефан Лёвен заявил, что покинет пост председателя партии и уйдёт в отставку с поста премьер-министра в ноябре. 4 ноября Стефана Лёвена на посту председателя Социал-демократической рабочей партии Швеции заменила Магдалена Андерссон, министр финансов Швеции. 10 ноября подал прошение об отставке.

Личная жизнь
Со своей женой Уллой, Стефан познакомился на работе 20 лет назад, когда она была замужем и имела двух детей. Её брак распался и в ноябре 2003 года она вышла за Стефана, называющего её любовью всей своей жизни. Общих детей нет, а обязанности по дому они делят пополам. Стефан любит читать книги и слушать оперу, а также он активно занимается спортом.

Награды
 Орден князя Ярослава Мудрого II степени (23 августа 2021 года, Украина) — за весомый личный вклад в укрепление украинско-шведского межгосударственного сотрудничества, поддержку независимости и территориальной целостности Украины.

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Ссылки

 Стефан Лёвен на сайте Риксдага
 Стефан Лёвен на сайте Социал-демократической партии Швеции

Социал-демократы Швеции
Председатели Социал-демократической партии Швеции
Профсоюзные деятели Швеции
Политики Швеции XXI века
Премьер-министры Швеции
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Finding Netherlands - Day One: On Yer Bike
Rob McNichol in Delden
WE sent pafc.co.uk's Rob McNichol on tour with the Argyle squad. His Day One Diary includes tales of perambulation, hesitation and integration...
I cannot ride a bike. There, I said it. I told the world. I am a 32-year-old man and cannot ride a bike.
Until Monday, July 25, 2016, it had never once caused me a problem. I have never had the urge to try my luck at a triathlon, nor have I ever been cast as Nurse Gladys Emanuel in an am-dram production of Open All Hours (the latter is more likely.)
The trouble is, as I write this, I am in the Netherlands, and everyone rides bikes. On our two-hour bus journey from Amsterdam airport to our base this week at Delden, we sailed along a motorway, then turned off towards our destination. On doing so, we saw bikes. Bundles of them. Way more than cars. And yet still I did not forsee a problem.
Fast forward to Monday evening. Two training sessions and a hearty dinner taken care of, and I was told that we non-playing members of the tour party would meet, out the front, at 8pm. For completists, that list reads: Derek Adams, manager; Craig Brewster, assistant manager; Paul Wotton, first-team coach; Greg Strong, chief scout; Paul Atkinson, physiotherapist; Matt Neil, analyst; Neil Lunnon, kit man; and me, Rob McNichol, media bod.
I arrived ten minutes before eight; I have quickly learned that no-one in the party is ever late. I walked into breakfast two minutes before the meet time of 8.30am Monday morning, and not a soul arrived after me.
Wottsy had matched my earliness. It did not cross my mind at the time that he was not on foot, but on a two-wheeled vehicle. Around the corner skimmed Brew and Strongy, on similar vehicles. Reality began to dawn. "What are we doing, lads?" I nervously enquired. "Just a little bike ride," said Argyle living legend Paul Anthony Wotton, who I now work with, but never quite forget that I watched him make his debut at the age of ten, in 1995. (I was ten, not Wotts. He was a quick starter but not that blooming quick.)
A few players and staff had taken a bike ride between training sessions earlier, but I had filled my time writing up interviews, making videos for Argyle Player, and using our facilities to try to reduce the embarrassing belly I possess, which is even more pronounced when I am around professional athletes. And Neil the Kit, the fittest man in Mount Wise. Now, I realised that my seven colleagues had all taken possession of bicycles, were about to head into the centre of the small town of Delden, and it was time for my dirty secret to come out.
"Erm, I don't think I'm going to join you," I told Paul, Craig and Greg, before the others had arrived. "I'll stop here, I think." Wottsy was insistent I join them, so I pledged to walk and catch them up. "Just get a bike, they're only a couple of Euros to hire," said Wotts. Given this was not going away, I had to spill.
To be fair, I thought they would laugh more than they did. I mean, obviously, they laughed a bit, but they could have been nastier. That said, I do not think Wottsy was entirely serious with his offer, through chuckles, to give me a crossbar into town.
And so it was that the first time I have ever sat on an actual bicycle, and not an exercise one fixed to the ground, was in the car park of a hotel in the Netherlands, at the age of 32, with Paul Wotton trying to encourage me. I cannot believe I have just written that sentence.
Since this is not Hollywood, I did not immediately work it out and start sailing around the complex. Instead, I stumbled a couple of times, swore rather a lot, and then started walking toward Delden.
Halfway there, not knowing where I would meet the others, a couple of people were happy to give me directions. It was Luke McCormick and Gary Sawyer - on bikes, of course - directing me down a path. I had hoped it was not the garden one, as I am always vigilant against wind-ups, but it turned out they had been truthful. Another ten minutes walk and I found everyone else.
And they were watching a bike race.
Not any bikes, mind. Lightning-fast racers on recumbent bikes were whizzing around Delden, watched on by a brass band, a cheerful crowd and a frantic man with a microphone. My 30 hours or so in this country has not led to me mastering the language as yet - thank you is 'dank je' and hello seems to be 'hallo', which is helpful - but I think a chap called Johan won. After an hour or so watching the bike ride and enjoying the pretty town, the eight of us returned: seven on two wheels, the other on two feet.
I tell that tale not to be entirely self-indulgent, but to talk about the nature of facing a fear in this environment. I am not scared of riding the bike, I simply have not had a go before, but I was full of trepidation telling people I admire that I cannot do something seemingly everyone else can. I overcame it, though, and although I took a bit of ribbing, I can take it, and that is that.
For the Argyle players on this trip, there are lots of steps into the unknown. For some, this is a first pre-season in England. For many, the first pre-season with Derek Adams. For only a couple more, the first pre-season for Plymouth Argyle. For most, a first pre-season with each other. And it is taking some time for folks to get to know each other properly. Mind you, that is exactly why we are here.
I was struck by how quiet the dining room was at dinner on Sunday evening. Part of the hush might have been us all enjoying our hosts' sublime chicken, steak, fish, veg and other delights on offer - they better do that buttery potato dish again before the end of the week, or at least give me the recipe - but I got a sense that nerves played a part in the reserved atmosphere. No-one wants to say the wrong thing, make a fool of themselves at the wrong time, with their new team-mates and their new gaffer.
It reminds me a little of being at school, and the science teacher asks the class a question. "You, McNichol - can you tell the class what happens when magnesium is put under a flame?" Actually, I probably could, but the 'well done' I may have received from Mr Atherton would have been the equivalent of one gold note on the end game of Crystal Maze. The silver notes, heavily outscoring the gold counterparts, were classmates calling you a boffin, smart-alec and other dubious names which I would need to get clearance to write on this site. And likely would not get it, given that we like trying to win Family Club of the Year.
The easier thing to do was say nothing. Mr Atherton, a good man and a good teacher, would roll his eyes that you could not remember the thing he taught you last week, but at least no-one would call you names or graffiti your pencil case. Not that day, anyway.
Some alliances are visually already formed. The two Scottish representatives on the playing staff, messrs Miller and Goodwillie, have quickly bonded, and have been labelled 'Jack and Victor' by at least one member of the coaching staff very familiar with the Scottish hit comedy Still Game (and it might not be any of the coaches you initially suspect). There are other small bonds forming, and they will continue to form. Every time I pass by or a through a room I seem to see players throwing a dart, lifting a weight or looking down the line of a pool cue. The leisure time shared on this trip could prove to be utterly vital in around nine months time, when tables are finalised.
On the training park, things are a little different. Many elements of what goes on between coaches and players on the training park - advice given, set-pieces worked on, shapes tested - must remain confidential, as you can doubtless appreciate. But I can report the sense of togetherness I palpably felt during one long drill which involved all players. Defenders built from the back, worked the ball forward via midfielders, crosses were centred, attackers fired goalwards, goalkeepers tried to fend the ball away. Time after time, one heard "Great ball, Graham," "Nice finish, Rooners", "Well done, Vincent". And it was not always Derek, Craig or Paul. In fact, more often than not, it was a host of team-mates, firing up the colleagues that they hope will stand beside them, fight with them and - hopefully - succeed with them.
The white lines of a football pitch affect players. They change. Their reticence to chat at mealtimes or pipe up on a plane goes out the window, and in its stead comes a renewed sense of purpose. Footballers know where they belong, and it is a grassy and rectangular place.
I know the places where I belong, too. They include sitting at a desk, as I am now, and walking around on my feet, as I will do for the rest of the week. Wheels that come sans engine are just not me, really.
Although it would be some story to tell one day. "Have I ever told you about the time Paul Wotton taught me how to ride a bike...?"
Join Rob each day this week for an unique insight into life in the Argyle camp whilst in Delden. He will also be talking you through Tuesday's game at MVV Maastricht on Argyle Player. The game kicks off at 6pm, UK time.


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Q: Cannot load image from CipherInputStream Glide Version: 4.8.0
Integration libraries: None
Device/Android Version: OnePlus 3, Android 9.0
Issue details / Repro steps / Use case background: I am using Glide to load encrypted images from the local storage. I have encrypted the images using AES-128. My first approach was decoding the image and using the resulting ByteArray to load the image using Glide. This worked well for small images but gave me an OOM error for large images and when I am trying to load video thumbnails. Obviously this approach was a very naive one. I then created a custom ModelLoader to load the image using the stream but they are not loading. Seems like the problem is the decoding path.
I am new to Glide and some help would be very appriciated.
//one line loader
 GlideApp.with(mContext)
                .load(CipherInputStream(FileInputStream(File(mPaths.get(p1).mPath)), decCypher))
                .thumbnail(0.05f)
                .override(size,size)
                .transition(DrawableTransitionOptions.withCrossFade())
                .apply(RequestOptions().placeholder(R.drawable.image_placeholder).dontTransform())
                .diskCacheStrategy(DiskCacheStrategy.NONE)
                .into(p0.imageView)

//custom ModelLoad
class EncryptedModelLoader : ModelLoader<CipherInputStream, CipherInputStream> {
    override fun buildLoadData(model: CipherInputStream, p1: Int, p2: Int, p3: Options): ModelLoader.LoadData<CipherInputStream>? {
        return ModelLoader.LoadData(ObjectKey(model.toString()), EncryptedDataFetcher(model))
    }

    override fun handles(p0: CipherInputStream): Boolean {
        return true
    }
}

//custom DataFetcher
class EncryptedDataFetcher : DataFetcher<CipherInputStream> {

    private var mModel : CipherInputStream

    constructor(model : CipherInputStream){
        mModel = model
    }

    override fun loadData(priority: Priority, callback: DataFetcher.DataCallback<in CipherInputStream>) {
        var buffer = ByteArray(1024)

        callback.onDataReady(mModel)

    }

    override fun getDataClass(): Class<CipherInputStream> {
        return CipherInputStream::class.java
    }

    override fun cleanup() {
        mModel.close()
    }

    override fun getDataSource(): DataSource {
        return DataSource.LOCAL
    }

    override fun cancel() {
    }
}

//custom ModelLoaderFactory
class EncryptedModelLoaderFactory  : ModelLoaderFactory<CipherInputStream, CipherInputStream> {
    override fun build(p0: MultiModelLoaderFactory): ModelLoader<CipherInputStream, CipherInputStream> {
        return EncryptedModelLoader()
    }

    override fun teardown() {
    }
}

//GlideAppModule
@GlideModule
class MAGM : AppGlideModule(){

    override fun registerComponents(context: Context, glide: Glide, registry: Registry) {
        super.registerComponents(context, glide, registry)
        registry.prepend(CipherInputStream::class.java, CipherInputStream::class.java, EncryptedModelLoaderFactory())
    }
}

Error:
2019-06-15 11:14:26.690 7547-7547/com.example.enead.secretcalculator_001 W/Glide: Load failed for javax.crypto.CipherInputStream@df78e5a with size [14x14]
    class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed to load resource
      Cause (1 of 1): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed LoadPath{CipherInputStream->Object->Drawable}, LOCAL
        Cause (1 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->GifDrawable->Drawable}
        Cause (2 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->Bitmap->Drawable}
        Cause (3 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->BitmapDrawable->Drawable}
2019-06-15 11:14:26.690 7547-7547/com.example.enead.secretcalculator_001 W/Glide: Load failed for javax.crypto.CipherInputStream@df78e5a with size [270x270]
    class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed to load resource
      Cause (1 of 1): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed LoadPath{CipherInputStream->Object->Drawable}, LOCAL
        Cause (1 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->GifDrawable->Drawable}
        Cause (2 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->Bitmap->Drawable}
        Cause (3 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->BitmapDrawable->Drawable}
2019-06-15 11:14:26.692 7547-7547/com.example.enead.secretcalculator_001 W/Glide: Load failed for javax.crypto.CipherInputStream@5903626 with size [270x270]
    class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed to load resource
      Cause (1 of 1): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed LoadPath{CipherInputStream->Object->Drawable}, LOCAL
        Cause (1 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->GifDrawable->Drawable}
        Cause (2 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->Bitmap->Drawable}
        Cause (3 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->BitmapDrawable->Drawable}
2019-06-15 11:14:26.692 7547-7547/com.example.enead.secretcalculator_001 W/Glide: Load failed for javax.crypto.CipherInputStream@8b98eb2 with size [14x14]
    class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed to load resource
      Cause (1 of 1): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed LoadPath{CipherInputStream->Object->Drawable}, LOCAL
        Cause (1 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->GifDrawable->Drawable}
        Cause (2 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->Bitmap->Drawable}
        Cause (3 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->BitmapDrawable->Drawable}
2019-06-15 11:14:26.693 7547-7547/com.example.enead.secretcalculator_001 W/Glide: Load failed for javax.crypto.CipherInputStream@cade3fe with size [14x14]
    class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed to load resource
      Cause (1 of 1): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed LoadPath{CipherInputStream->Object->Drawable}, LOCAL
        Cause (1 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->GifDrawable->Drawable}
        Cause (2 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->Bitmap->Drawable}
        Cause (3 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->BitmapDrawable->Drawable}
2019-06-15 11:14:26.694 7547-7547/com.example.enead.secretcalculator_001 W/Glide: Load failed for javax.crypto.CipherInputStream@cade3fe with size [270x270]
    class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed to load resource
      Cause (1 of 1): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed LoadPath{CipherInputStream->Object->Drawable}, LOCAL
        Cause (1 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->GifDrawable->Drawable}
        Cause (2 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->Bitmap->Drawable}
        Cause (3 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->BitmapDrawable->Drawable}
2019-06-15 11:14:26.694 7547-7547/com.example.enead.secretcalculator_001 W/Glide: Load failed for javax.crypto.CipherInputStream@5903626 with size [14x14]
    class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed to load resource
      Cause (1 of 1): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed LoadPath{CipherInputStream->Object->Drawable}, LOCAL
        Cause (1 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->GifDrawable->Drawable}
        Cause (2 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->Bitmap->Drawable}
        Cause (3 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->BitmapDrawable->Drawable}
2019-06-15 11:14:26.695 7547-7547/com.example.enead.secretcalculator_001 W/Glide: Load failed for javax.crypto.CipherInputStream@8b98eb2 with size [270x270]
    class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed to load resource
      Cause (1 of 1): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed LoadPath{CipherInputStream->Object->Drawable}, LOCAL
        Cause (1 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->GifDrawable->Drawable}
        Cause (2 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->Bitmap->Drawable}
        Cause (3 of 3): class com.bumptech.glide.load.engine.GlideException: Failed DecodePath{CipherInputStream->BitmapDrawable->Drawable}

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In order to be accepted by negotiating parties, negotiation protocols need to be fair and unbiased. We extend the bilateral turn-taking negotiation protocol to multiparty multilateral turn-taking peer negotiation protocols maintaining its fairness properties. We define the de- sign space of such protocols and capture the design decisions that go into creating them. We use this design space to introduce two novel protocols adhering to the fairness prop- erties: Stacked Alternating Offer Protocol (SAOP) and Alternating Multi-offer Consensus Protocol (AMCP). A method for measuring speed and social welfare properties of multi- party multilateral turn-taking peer negotiation protocols is introduced and used to evaluate SAOP and AMCP using automated negotiation agents from the Automated Negotiation Agent Competition (ANAC). We show that against our expectations, the agents prefer to use the more complex AMCP protocol. Both protocols are usable in automated, human, and hybrid negotiations. The design space enables more informed design decisions when creating protocols and lays the foundation for further studies in finding desirable protocol properties that in turn improve the quality of the negotiation outcome.


An avid photographer for over two decades, Gary Haines is a native Coloradan currently living in Georgetown with his wife Gay. He has traveled extensively to achieve some of his award-winning photographs, logging countless hours in pursuit of "the perfect shot."
After serving as a firefighter for 32 years with South Metro Fire Rescue, Haines currently spends his time capturing stunning images of Colorado and others from around the world. In addition, his work has been published in "National Wildlife," "Audubon," "Colorado Outdoors," "Outdoor Photographer Magazine," and many more.
His fine art prints can be found at Grizzly Creek Gallery, which he opened more than 16 years ago. Located in the Historic District of Georgetown, Colorado, his gallery also offers custom printing, framing, and much more.
A purist to the end, Gary does not digitally manipulate or enhance his images. Instead, he focuses on four main elements to capture the ideal photograph: patience, light, composition, and behavior. A firm believer in wildlife and wilderness conservation, he donates a portion of all his proceeds to national and local conservation organizations.
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: Open by appointment only.
Call or email to make an appointment.
Directions: From I-70 take exit 228 to Georgetown. Take the first right at the roundabout onto Argentine St. Follow about one mile to a T-stop and turn left onto 6th Street. Grizzly Creek Gallery will be 3 and a half blocks up on the left hand side.


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Photo: Sturlason
Per Egil Hegge, former editor at the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten and A-magasinet, an experienced journalist who has served as foreign correspondent both in Washington D.C., London and Moscow. Hegge writes a regular column for Aftenposten where he focuses on good language. He has written books both on Russian and American politics and also several titles on language subjects.
The Soul of the Norwegian (2016)


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Q: Dynamics ax menu items As we know Menu Item is of three type (Display,Action & Output). In action type we we write classes which runs in background. Action type menu item is attached to a form but in the drop down the menu item is not appearing, what could be the problem? Is there any property which sets action menu-item to show or not?
Please note that it is a scenario based question. I don't have any code for this to share. Thanks

A: It could be several things.
First of all, are you testing with a user having System Administrator role? If not, security will apply. Then, if your menu item isn't allowed in one of your roles (menu item in a privilege which is in a duty which is in a role you have), you can't see it.
The other common issue is form personalization. So, in the contextual menu over your form, choose personalize and with buttons on top right, restore the form. You will have to close and reopen the form then.


Midnight Swim is a Sydney-based independent record label, booking/management agency, record store and radio show run by Tom Studdy and Mike Who. We have a global outlook and dedication to pushing soulful sounds from across the world free from the restrictions of specific genres, tempos or styles.
For their take over at Harry's they've enlisted the talents of two men from New Zealand and an all girl disco-duo from Surry Hills; they'll join Tom Studdy on the night!
Headling the night is the first of their guests from across the pond, Frank Booker. A true talent, he's quietly built a worldwide reputation for incredible edits and amazing DJ sets. His work for labels like Wonderful Noise, Sleazy Beats and Disco Deviance sells out on vinyl instantly, and he has recently launched his own vinyl only imprint, Down In The Basement.
First signed to boutique London record label, Untracked Recordings in 2009, the Auckland based DJ and producer released the Brothers EP followed by the Get On EP. Booker followed this in 2011 with the release of a pair of records for Japanese imprint Wonderful Noise: 'El Salvador' and 'Tell Them' (with remixes from Mark E, Kez YM & Cosmic Boogie), both becoming instant bestsellers and bombs for discerning dancefloors worldwide.
Booker was also the co-host of the highly acclaimed 'Hit It & Quit It' radio show alongside the legendary Recloose. Hosted every Monday night on George FM (Auckland, New Zealand) for five years, and consistently leading in ratings for the station, the show became one of the stations most popular and featured many guests such as J Rocc, Jazzy Jay, Nathan Haines and many more. As a DJ, Booker has played alongside the likes of Moodymann, Francois K, Tiger & Woods, Bill Brewster, Dam Funk, Kon, DJ Day, Trus'me, Kid Sublime, Rich Medina, Max Graef and many more.
Mick Cantaloop will join in the fun too! Hailing from Auckland and based in Sydney, Mick promotes 'eclectic jams and worldwide vibes' with his Cantaloop party series, showcasing a range of talent across both sides of the Tasman. An adventurous DJ in his own right, with a versatile style and diverse selections spanning disco and boogie to afro, broken beat and all shades of the house music spectrum.
Having spent formative years living in Brazil, Mick has developed a discerning ear for funk laden dance-floor cuts, a penchant for percussive polyrhythms and a record collection unrestrained by genre. In Australia and New Zealand Mick has previously supported various local and international artists including Frank Booker, Session Victim, Osunlade, T Williams, James Curd, and Steve Spacek.
Sidehustle are one already Harry's faves after a few rapturous sets! Somewhere between a DJ set and a dance performance the energy these two flex on the decks is infectious - with a mix of boogie, disco, house and soul these two are guaranteed to make you dance like your dad at a wedding. Join the two high-energy girls as they round out the night with Midnight Swim's expert on the decks — Tom Studdy!


Our Registered Professional Geologists are mineral industry professionals with many years working experience in exploration management, exploration target delineation and project development. We have helped clients with deposit modeling, identifying and correcting sampling problems, conducting geologic evaluations, performing statistical evaluations, directing exploration and advanced-stage development programs, and performing model resource and block-model reconciliations. We have prepared numerous technical reports for submission to security commissions and our geologists are recognized as both a "Qualified Person" and "Competent Person" as defined by Canadian and Australian regulations. MDA works closely with clients to ensure that the final product is understood and accepted by all parties involved.
MDA geologists combine their knowledge of sampling geology, mineral domains and economic geology with commercial and proprietary software to create comprehensive and dynamic geologic and resource models.
It is not only necessary to understand the implications of the estimation procedures and parameters, but also to fully understand the data being used in the estimate and how to make an estimate match reality. Explicit modeling is how MDA differentiates itself.
MDA has the expertise to manage or give technical advice on your exploration projects. From initial start-up to geologic mapping to determining drill hole and trenching locations to creating sampling-reliability protocols and setting up sampling quality assurance/quality control programs to developing resource models to reconciliation between models and exploration or production data, MDA has the experience needed to guide your project forward.