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The arrogance continues, and so does our fight! (Youngs dispute update 25.11.2018)
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We have been slightly under the radar lately with our dispute against Youngs Estate Agents. However, this does not mean we haven't been very busy with it over the past few months, as we have kept working with Patrick in a number of ways. Here is an update on the current situation.
People might remember that we have been supporting Patrick for over a year now, as he was demanding compensation for the longstanding dramatic state of dilapidation of his flat and for the repair work that his landlord's and Youngs' consistent negligence forced him to carry out by himself, as well as, and most important still, for the outstanding repair work to be completed swiftly and at an industry standard (more info here). In response to the campaign, both Patrick and other SolFed members have been violently harassed by Youngs and their associates (link 1, link 2), and Patrick has been served an eviction notice in January, which was successfully rejected in court. This has not discouraged the landlord, however, who has been completely unwilling to initiate any form of dialogue with Patrick or us and has served a second eviction order in August.
As a form of immediate and concrete solidarity, we have raised over £400 for Patrick via an online fundraiser (link 3 - thank you to everyone who donated), in order to help him cover legal expenses and potential costs of moving to a new home and everything that that might come with. Meanwhile, we have helped Patrick with requesting for an Environmental Health Inspection to be carried out by Brighton and Hove Council. Somewhat unsurprisingly, this has been far from a smooth process, given that we have had to chase the council several times before they eventually decided to do their job, after a number of empty promises. The inspection resulted in an Enforcement Notice being sent by the council to the landlord, instructing him to carry out the repair work. This acknowledges and vindicates the claim Patrick and ourselves have been making over the past year about the hazardous condition of the property. As per the notice, a schedule of the enforced work was supposed to be sent to Patrick by the 6th November. Yet, staying true to their attitude, both the landlord and Youngs are ignoring the notice, even pretending that this has not been issued at all. The landlord has instead served a new possession order, trying to force through the eviction while dodging his duties once again.
In response to yet another display of arrogance from this rogue landlord and his gang of bullies, Patrick is still determined to put up a fight, for which we will continue to support him however we can. Now as always, an injury to one is an injury to all!
This article was published on 25 November 2018 by the SolFed group in Brighton. Other recent articles:
Black Lives Matter: Solidarity statement (posted 11. June)
Care Worker Organising in a Pandemic (posted 10. April)
Corona Virus, Sick Pay & Benefits (posted 22. March)
G4Lets rent strike: tenants successfully regain their deposits (posted 1. October)
Brighton SolFed Housing Union: New ways of working together and fighting back (posted 28. July)


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Q: How to access a Stimulus JS controller method from inside a nested function? I have a Stimulus controller inside which I have a setSegments function and then this code in the connect() method:
connect() {
        const options = {
            overview: {
                container: document.getElementById('overview-container'),
                waveformColor: 'blue',
            },
            mediaElement: document.querySelector('audio'),
            dataUri: {
                arraybuffer: document.getElementById('normal-audio-button').dataset.waveform
            },
            emitCueEvents: true,
        };

        Peaks.init(options, function (err, peaks) {
            window.instance = peaks;
            window.speed = "normal";
            setSegments()
            instance.on('segments.enter', function (segment) {
                const segmentCard = document.getElementById(segment.id)
                segmentCard.focus({preventScroll: true})
                window.currentSegment = segment
            });
        });

    }

setSegments() {

  alert("segment set up)

}

I'm tryng to call setSegments() inside the Peaks.init function but it doesn't work because of the function's scope. I'm just not sure how to get around this. I tried calling this.setSegments() instead but it doesn't help.
What's the correct way of accessing the function in this case?
Thanks

A: The problem is that this is a bit confusing when working with JavaScript, however a way to think about it that it is the current context.
For example, when your code is running in the browser console or not in another function this is the global window object. When you are directly in the controller's connect method this is the controller's instance.
However, when you pass a function to Peaks.init that function creates it's own new context where this is the function's context and no longer the controller instance.
There are three common workarounds to calling this.setSegments;
1. Set a variable that is outside the function scope
As per your solution, const setSegments = this.setSegments; works because you are creating a reference outside the function scope and functions have access to this.
connect() {
        const options = {}: // ... Options
        // this is the controller's instance
        const setSegments = this setSegments;

        Peaks.init(options, function (err, peaks) {
            // this is the peaks init handler context
            window.instance = peaks;
            // this.setSegments(): - will not work
           setSegments();
            instance.on('segments.enter', function (segment) {
                // this is the event (usually)
            });
        });

    }

2. Use bind to override the function'sthis
You can pull your function out to a variable and then add .bind(this) to it so that when the function is called it will use the this from the controller instance instead.
connect() {
        const options = {}: // ... Options
        // this is the controller's instance
       const myFunction = function (err, peaks) {
            // this is the BOUND this provided by the bind command and will be the controller's instance
            window.instance = peaks;
            this.setSegments():
            instance.on('segments.enter', function (segment) {
                // this is the event (usually)
            });
        };
        myFunction.bind(this);

        Peaks.init(options, myFunction);

    }

3. Use an arrow function (easiest)
You should be able to use an arrow function in modern browsers or if you have a build tool running it may transpiled this for older browsers.
Instead of function() {} you use () => {} and it grabs the this from the parent function context instead.
connect() {
        const options = {}: // ... Options
        // this is the controller's instance

        Peaks.init(options, (err, peaks) => {
            // this is now the controller's instance and NOT the peak handler context
            window.instance = peaks;
            this.setSegments():
            instance.on('segments.enter', function (segment) {
                // this is the event (usually) and is NOT the controller instance as arrow function not used here.
            });
        });

    }

See https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Operators/this for more details

A: I don't know if it's the best way to do it but adding the following right after the beginning of the connect method did the trick:
let setSegments = this.setSegments

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Funny story is i tried to do a readback with sp flash tool and when i flashed nvram.img instead of .bin . it said my data is corrupted and forced me to factory reset, when i reset it and loaded the phone i saw my baseband MOLY.etc but after i restarted my phone it disappeared.
Can you get to a 32bit system? it will make things a lot easier on the drivers installation.
Miracle Box loader versions might not support your chipset. You would need the hardware dongle.
Have you tried flashing the CUBOT X18 PLUS firmware I referred you to?
Funny story is i tried to do a readback with sp flash tool and when i flashed nvram.img  instead of .bin . it said my data is corrupted and forced me to factory reset, when i reset it and loaded the phone i saw my baseband MOLY.etc but after i restarted my phone it disappeared.
(09-11-2018, 06:09 AM)EMMANUS Wrote: Can you get to a 32bit system? it will make things a lot easier on the drivers installation.
I have tried flashing that firmware. Asper flashing nvram, am i supposed to flash it with the firmware or after it and Am i supposed to factory reset from recovery or after bootup from my phone settings?


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For Rent in NYC
The Three Best Deals on a One-Bedroom Right Now — All Under $2,000
Jump on these rentals in Astoria, Ditmas Park, and Inwood.
By Valeria Ricciulli Jun 10, 2020, 10:00am EDT
Courtesy of Jeff Zicker at Triplemint
While summer is traditionally the busiest moving season in New York City, things for sure look different this year as more apartments are staying on the market and landlords stand by with rental discounts. In other words, you may be able to scoop up a better deal than usual.
After highlighting two-bedroom steals on the market for under $2,500, this week we've turned our magnifying glass to the best one-bedroom deals for those looking to move on from a studio, leave the roommate life behind, or just get better value for the money.
Our search led us to three apartments in Inwood, Astoria, and Ditmas Park — all renting at or below $2,000 (for context, the median asking rent for a one-bedroom in NYC in May was $2,950). Each comes with its own perks, like rent stabilization or a large living room, and can be scoped out right this moment via virtual or video tours, which we've used to vet the picks.
Neighborhood: Inwood
Rent: $1,750
Why it's a great deal: Not only is this second-floor apartment (in a five-story walk-up) at 66 Post Avenue a rare rent-stabilized unit, but it comes in sparkling condition after a gut renovation. The kitchen features new stainless-steel appliances, loads of cabinets (and built-in open shelving), and subway-tile backsplash. At about 12 3⁄4 by 12 feet and close to 13 by 10 feet, the living room and bedroom, respectively, are spacious for NYC. The building is located at the tippy-top of Manhattan, with the Dyckman Street A express-train stop a seven-minute walk away, and you'd also be a 15-minute stroll from Fort Tryon Park and its transportive Met Cloisters museum and Hudson River views. There are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby along Dyckman Street and West 207th Street, including neighborhood gems like Guadalupe Restaurant and the wine and cheese bar Tannat. See a video tour here.
Ivan Mijalkovic for the Corcoran Group
Neighborhood: Astoria
Why it's a great deal: Astoria often comes through with the best bang for your buck (the average one-bedroom rent there is $1,952), and this second-floor unit at 25-41 30th Road is proof. The bedroom and living room are objectively large, the latter measuring 15 1⁄2 by 12 feet — long enough to fit a dining area or sizable work desk. The kitchen comes with updated finishes, including new dark wood cabinets and Caesarstone quartz countertops, and the bathroom has been gut renovated as well. There's an R-train stop a four-minute walk away from this prewar elevator building. Nearby, you can indulge in one of the most diverse ranges of dining options in the city, from Thai at Pye Boat Noodle to Indian at Kurry Qulture to Turkish at Lokanta. See a video tour here.
Courtesy of MNS
Neighborhood: Ditmas Park (Flatbush)
Why it's a great deal: First off, a rental concession: The owner of this sleek unit at 2015 Dorchester Road is offering two weeks free on a 12-month lease, which brings the monthly rent down to $1,701. Entering the apartment, you'll find the bedroom on the left and the living room with an open kitchenette (and gorgeous parquet floors) on the right. The prewar building is pet friendly and comes with an elevator and laundry room. There's a C-Town Supermarket a three-minute walk away on bustling Flatbush Avenue (home to the iconic Kings Theatre). The nearest subway stop is the Q at Cortelyou Road (about a ten-minute walk), which is surrounded by popular neighborhood spots like Cafe Madeline and the Farm on Adderley, plus more grocery options including a Key Food supermarket, the Flatbush Food Co-op, and Cortelyou Greenmarket, a small farmers' market on Sundays between Argyle and Rugby Roads. See a video of the unit here and a 3-D tour here.
Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated that all three apartments were no-fee units; only the Ditmas Park unit does not have a broker's fee. Curbed regrets the error.
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Netskope appoints David Fairman as chief information officer
Fri, 13th May 2022
David Fairman has been appointed as the company's first chief information officer for the Asia Pacific and Japan region.
Following Netskope's recent appointment of Ilona Simpson as CIO for EMEA, Fairman's appointment establishes Netskope's global CIO organisation.
The CIO organisation has been established with seasoned technology industry practitioners to lead Netskope on its own journey as it navigates the convergence of network and security and to lead the internal technology strategy.
This deepens and strengthens Netskope's ability to support its customers in enterprise and government to derive more business value out of their IT investments.
Fairman joined Netskope as chief security officer for APAC in June 2020. His role now expands to cover the CIO function, leading IT and security for Netskope in APAC and Japan.
"Forward-thinking CIOs are experiencing first-hand the ways that security should evolve from being an obstacle to being a true business enabler," Fairman says.
"I believe the right balance among security, performance, and business value is a major challenge but also more achievable than ever before if organisations make the right investments in people, processes, and technology.
"I look forward to working hand-in-hand with enterprise and government leaders throughout Asia Pacific and Japan to deliver their goals and sharing my knowledge and experience to help our customers solve these challenges."


Made from rich, pure and fresh butter and cream, this delicious Cornish Clotted Cream Shortbread has a real homemade taste. The crumbly shortbread will make a great addition to your gift hamper.
Bought to fill the box. Finished the gift off lovely.


Since last summer I've been recommending two different "savings apps" to Financial Best Life readers – Digit and Qapital. I like and use them both, but now that both are on a subscription model and wanted to update my readers ASAP. I take my affiliate relationships very seriously, and you guys LOVE these app recommendations (also here) and I would never want you to feel like you're getting "duped." Digit and Qapital work in much the same way; they are apps that analyze your spending habits to squirrel away micro amounts of cash you won't even miss in order to help you save better, but there are some substantial differences, so here's how Qapital vs. Digit breaks down.
What is the app digit?
Digit is an automatic savings app that connects with your primary checking account. When you spend, Digit sneaks away money into a separate savings account so you can save money without "feeling it." If you're skeptical, let me say that they do work. I used automated savings apps like Digit to save over $1,000 in under 45 days.
Does Digit charge a monthly fee?
Yes. Previously, Digit was free for users. Now after a 100 day trial period, users will have to pay $2.99 per month to continue using the services. If the average user saves between $80-$170 per month with Digit (the most I've saved is close to $70 dollars), then $2.99 per month equals about 3% of what you save. This is pretty steep for a money management service, and also a huge bummer when you're used to getting something for free.
Read the full Forbes article about the switch. Their reasoning is noble, and I get it.
There aren't any fees to transfer your money in and out, and you can do this at any time.
Yes, Digit is very secure and comes with the standard 256-bit encryption most e-commerce and financial platforms use to secure sensitive data like checking/credit account numbers. You've also got the option of adding a layer security by enabling a password via your iOs system.
Digit has more features that make it feels like an app for your total financial picture, such as texting you your checking account balance each morning and letting you know of any big transactions on your account.
Compared to Qapital, I also felt Digit did a better job of sneaking away little pockets of money I truly didn't miss.
Many micro-savings apps are now charging for services that many are using with much success. To me, I think it depends on how good or bad you are at saving. If you have trouble consistently saving, these services can really help you put aside a significant stash of money over time. But if you're a strong saver, 3% is pretty steep.
Even though Digit gives out a 1% savings bonus to users, Peter from Listen Money Matters found you'd need to keep a daily checking average of $3600 in your Digit account each month to offset the annual cost of their service.
I know many freelancers and entrepreneurs especially like this service (and don't mind paying for it) because it helps them remember to set aside cash for quarterly tax payments.
Qapital is similar to Digit – it's an automated savings (or "micro savings" app) like Digit. But Qapital doesn't text you updates about your checking account, and instead, you can set rules based on your spending habits.
You can set up rules for when Qapital is allowed to take money out of your account or you can let them sneak little bits out over time.
Some of the rules I had set up – The 52 week rule (where they take out $1 per week on week 1, $2 on week 2 etc.) and the round up rule where every one of my purchases gets rounded up to the nearest dollar.
Monthly, one time saving contributions for short term financial goals. When I was single and actively saving for travel, I'd put away over $100 using Qapital each month, which I'd let sit in there until my next trip when I'd use it as spending money for my travels.
Qapital came in handy on recent trip to Miami, which was way more expensive than I'd budgeted for and so I was able to dip into my Qapital "travel fund" and cover those expenses in cash.
How can I use Qapital to quickly build savings?
Download the app and set a savings goal: let's imagine a backpacking trip through Europe, or downpayment on a first home.
Morning coffee run: $0.50 toward new GoPro (debit card rounds to nearest dollar) Etc.
Qapital isn't a bank, but the separate savings account they open on your behalf to hold your money is at Wells Fargo. They don't charge any fees for withdrawing your money and you can do so at any time.
Since Qapital is not a bank, they can't get insurance, but since accounts are held at Wells Fargo, you receive the same FDIC coverage as any other Wells Fargo account holder.
Do you have to pay to use Qapital?
Yes. Qapital has since updated their pricing structure and is no longer a free automatic savings app. Qapital is still my preferred app for saving money, but they now have a tiered membership structure between $3-12 dollars per month for the service depending on the tier you choose. This does make the app more expensive than Digit.
I won't lie. Even though Qapital is the more expensive option, it's really fun to use.
Qapital is also the first banking service to fully integrate IFTTT (If This Then That) technology, allowing users to save money just by using their favorite apps. For example: Use #DreamHome on Instagram: $20 toward down payment on house, reach 10,000 steps on Fitbit: $10 toward yoga retreat. By enabling the app to trigger savings on normal activities you not only save more, but enjoy using it.
And I like the idea of people enjoying saving money rather than doing it because they feel they have to.
Even though I write about finance, I still struggle with saving, particularly on a solopreneur's irregular income, so apps like Qapital help make it easy for me to sneak away savings so I can indulge in what I love guilt free.
For users who have previously had it. They get the highest tier for free still.
Hey, I don't know when this post was written, but Qapital isn't free. It may have been in the past but it isn't now. They have plans for $3, $6, or $12/month, each with different features.
It is an older post. Thanks for letting me know, I'll be sure to update!


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"AOC" mindlessly denies crime is spiking around country via "smash-and-grab" robberies, even as wealthy LA residents are forced to hire private security
12/12/2021 / By JD Heyes
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) made headlines for all the wrong reasons again last week, this time to deny what practically anyone with an Internet connection or a TV knows: Crime is spiking all over the country.
What she doesn't know or, at least, won't admit, is that the crime spikes are directly related to people who share her left-wing, Marxist ideology: 'Criminal reform' prosecutors bought and paid for by that chief anarchist, billionaire George Soros, who long ago should have been sentenced to busting rocks for the rest of his life for trying to foment the collapse of America.
"AOC," as she is known, was blasted by Republicans and business leaders after an interview in which she cast doubt on whether rampant so-called 'smash-and-grabs' are actually occurring.
"A lot of these allegations of organized retail theft are not actually panning out," Ocasio-Cortez said in an interview with The Washington Times last week.
"I believe it's a Walgreens in California cited it, but the data didn't back it up," she added.
The idiocy drew immediate pushback from Republicans and retail outlets, chains and organizations including Walgreens, whose businesses are frequently targeted in Marxist cesspools like San Francisco and Los Angeles.
"Organized retail crime is one of the top challenges facing" the company, Walgreens told The Washington Times, going on to note that it "has evolved beyond shoplifting and petty theft to the sale of stolen and counterfeit goods online."
"I don't know what data she is talking about," said Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.)
"But you don't really need much data from someplace in San Francisco or California. All you need to do is walk down the street to the CVS in Eastern Market," he said, making reference to an area of Washington, D.C. about a mile from the Capitol. "I've seen on multiple occasions when I've been in there buying things, someone will come in and raid a shelf and walk out."
Fox News added:
Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Banks said Ocasio-Cortez's comments were "tone-deaf and offensive" to the family of Oakland security guard Kevin Nishita. The former San Jose police officer was shot and killed in November while defending a news crew reporting on a smash-and-grab crime.
The Retail Industry Leaders Association also took issue with her remarks in a comment to The Washington Times.
"Respectfully, the Congresswoman has no idea what she is talking about. Both the data and stack of video evidence makes fairly clear that this is a growing problem in need of solutions," Jason Brewer, RILA senior executive vice president of communications, told Fox News in an email. "If she is not concerned with organized theft and increasingly violent attacks on retail employees, she should just say that."
Meanwhile, as such crimes and violence have ramped up over the past two years, L.A. residents — especially the liberal elite — are finally starting to take notice, mostly because the crime is beginning to seep into their neighborhoods (and isn't it funny how problems become an issue to the left only when they are directly affected).
The Los Angeles Times provided more detail:
Crews of burglars publicly smashing their way into Los Angeles' most exclusive stores. Robbers following their victims, including a star of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and a BET host, to their residences. And this week, the fatal shooting of 81-year-old Jacqueline Avant, an admired philanthropist and wife of music legend Clarence Avant, in her Beverly Hills home.
"The fact that this has happened, her being shot and killed in her own home, after giving, sharing, and caring for 81 years has shaken the laws of the Universe," Oprah Winfrey, expressing her grief over Avant's killing to her 43 million Twitter followers, noted. "The world is upside down."
The Times speculated: "Some wonder if this could be a turning point for California, which for decades has been at the center of the movement for criminal justice reform, rolling back tough sentencing laws and reducing prison populations."
It should be a turning point, but because most voters in the state refuse to connect the bad policies to a bad political party that enacts them, nothing is going to change.
It is astounding that residents of California can be ruled by a supermajority of Democrats and not blame them for bad policy outcomes.
Read more stories like this at Chaos.news.
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Tagged Under: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, AOC, Beverly Hills, California, chaos, Collapse, crime, democrats, left cult, liberals, Libtards, murder, robberies, ROFL, shootings, smash and grab, stupid, thieves, violence
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NewsIittala Store Network Expands in Japan
Press release September 13, 2011
Iittala Store Network Expands in Japan
Iittala's popularity in Japan continues. The Iittala Store opened on September 9, 2011 in the Sano shopping mall is already Iittala's eighth retail store in the Japanese market. In addition, there are 10 Iittala departments in high-class department stores in Japan. The Japanese stores are all operated by Iittala's local partner.
The Sano shopping mall is a Retail Park, which consists of high-class stores selling quality brands. Retail Parks have become hugely popular in Japan. Iittala's neighbors include Ralph Lauren, Furla, and Coach. Sano is about a 90-minute drive from Tokyo and has good transport connections.
Large crowd at the opening
The official opening of the Sano shop was held on September 9, 2011, and was attended, for example, by Jaakko Autere, President of the Fiskars Home business area, and Jari Gustafsson, the Finnish Ambassador in Japan. Autere was positively surprised by the enormous crowd at the opening:
"It is gratifying to see concretely how popular Iittala and Arabia are in Japan. The Japanese really appreciate Finnish design and its high quality. Consumers are also looking for visual experiences in our stores, and new ideas about the diverse purposes of use for our products", Autere comments.
The expansion of the Japanese store network is part of the internationalization strategy of Fiskars Home. The newly opened 120 m2 store is elegantly furnished in the style of Iittala stores, and it showcases, among other things, the exquisite pixel wall, which presents Iittala glass products against an illuminated background. Besides the normal selection, the store provides special lots and bargains that draw in consumers from far away.
Photos from the opening are available in Fiskars Home's image bank.
A friend of Finland lecturing at Aalto University
The popularity of Finland in Japan is also seen in the active cultural exchange between the two countries. A significant friend of Finnish design, Emeritus Professor Makoto Shimazaki, is currently visiting Finland and on Thursday afternoon, September 15, 2011, he will give a lecture at the University of Industrial Arts, in Aalto University. The lecture is part of the glass industry workshop and conference organized by Professor Kazushi Nakada, named in honor of the Kaj Franck year as 'Next 100 Years'. Iittala is a sponsor of the event.
Tuija Aalto-Setälä, Head of PR, Fiskars Home
tel. +358 204 3910, tuija.aalto-setala@fiskars.com.
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La  du Concours Eurovision de la chanson junior s'est déroulée à Bucarest en Roumanie le .
Les pays scandinaves ont organisé de leur côté leur propre concours junior MGP Junior 2006 (concours qui existait déjà en 2001 et qui a servi de base au concours de l'eurovision Junior). Seule la Suède a envoyé un participant aux deux émissions.

Les jumelles Tolmatchevy, Nastya et Masha Tolmatcheva, ont remporté le concours pour la Russie.

Pays participants
Lors du Concours Eurovision de la chanson junior en 2006, 15 pays ont participé à l'événement.

Parmi les pays participants pour la première fois, il y a:

Parmi les pays se retirant du concours, il y a:

Résultats

2006
Culture à Bucarest
2006 en musique
2006 en Roumanie
Décembre 2006

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This gift basket is perfect for loves ones, family, and friends who love a gourmet feast of snacks and treats. You can't go wrong with this large assortment. Fully loaded with smoked salmon, mozzarella cheese swirls, roasted garlic crackers, Lily O'Brien's chocolate chip cookies, English tea, olives, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory toffee chocolate chip cookies, garlic herb cheese spread, almond tea cookies, lemon cream cookies, vanilla caramels, green and black olive tapenade, Popcornopolis kettle corn, peanut crunch, garlic & chive bagel chips, hot cocoa and more.


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When I Get Older: The Story Behind wavin' Flag
by K'Naan and Sol Sol
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Winner of three Juno awards and recently named the Globe and Mail's Artist of the Year, singer/songwriter/rapper/hip hop artist/social activist and, now, children's book author, K'NAAN has a moving and inspiring personal story. K'NAAN (whose name means "traveler" in Somali) spent his childhood in Mogadishu surrounded by a loving family which included his aunt, one of Somalia's most famous singers, and his poet grandfather. When K'NAAN was thirteen, he and his family fled war-torn Somalia and immigrated to Toronto. His story is inspiring, and his struggles as a new immigrant will speak to many young North Americans.
Now in his thirties, K'NAAN has had huge success as a singer. He has won many awards, and there are now twenty-two versions of his song, "Wavin' Flag." He lives in LA where he is at work on his third album. His children's book is a tribute to growing up, and believing in the future, as he says: "When I get older, I will be stronger…"
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Northwest National Real Estate: New Listing! Mountain Property!
Here is an 8.6 acre tract of land in the Georgetown Lake area. Located off the beaten path and tucked in the trees. Choose to remove a few trees and have views of Mount Emerine and the surrounding valley. Power is nearby and lot has sanitary approval. Build your dream home or the vacation getaway you always wanted. This property is minute's way from Georgetown Lake and within a half hour to Rock Creek. Contact Dauenhauer Real Estate at (406) 560-4345 for more information. Priced at $125,000.


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Celebrating Kansas by car - Breweries
Walnut River Brewery opened in El Dorado because the owners liked the taste of the water there. Its original location is full of eclectic décor. The brewery recently opened a second taphouse in Wichita's Old Town district called the PourHouse.
By Stephanie Bergmann, Independent Living sales and marketing director
I have a confession to make. As much as I love beer, I am just as apt to drink a Bud Light as a craft brew. My palate is simply not that sophisticated. Yet I love visiting breweries all over Kansas because of their friendly and often funky vibe. Like the crazy names of their lagers and ales, each taproom has its own personality. And many times, the owners have quite a backstory. They come from very different careers to turn a home-brewing hobby into their livelihood. It's a leap of faith I can appreciate and support with every glass of beer I raise!
Two good examples are breweries that sit on the outskirts of Wichita. Walnut River Brewing Company opened in 2013 in El Dorado. The owners chose the location specifically because of the good-tasting water there. Each of its three owners left jobs in corporate IT, pharmaceuticals and a daycare business to pursue their dream of making and selling their own line of beers. Eight years later, Walnut River now produces several, including the most popular, Warbeard Irish Red, along with seasonal brews, like Maniacal Monk and Re-O-Ranged. The owners opened a second taproom, the PourHouse, in Wichita's Old Town district, but I still prefer the original site. The building used to house a brothel during Prohibition when police worried more about shutting down bars than prostitution. I can't resist the irony!
Hank Is Wiser Brewery in Cheney, Kan., is named for the brewery's founder, who quit his job to
Another favorite brewery of mine was almost a casualty of the pandemic. Hank Is Wiser Brewery in Cheney closed for 15 months, but recently reopened — much to the relief of locals. Its owner, Hank Sanford, had defied the odds before, when he started the nanobrewery in 2005. He suddenly quit his longtime career at age 62, without consulting with his wife first.
"I had to convince her that Hank was wiser!" laughed Sanford, and the bar name was born.
The brewery is now a family affair, with Hank's wife, Jane, waiting on customers, and their son, Steve, cooking ribs so tasty they have their own loyal following. Customers drive from all over Kansas to sample the barbecue, the beer or both.
Hank Is Wiser is only open Friday and Saturday nights from 5:30 – 11 pm. Plan ahead, take a road trip and enjoy a beer and business that were a long time in the making.
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This 2 day course aims to give you the confidience and understanding of using axes, saws froes and billhooks along with other basic tools in order to construct simple semi permanent structures. The course will cover; Understanding of different tools/styles, safe handling and maintenance, safe design of various structures, choice of wood and a variety of joints and weaving techniques. For 2019 we aim to construct a small hut next to the top camp at Spring Wood. Price is 195 pounds IOL members 165.
A great mini adventure for the whole family. Build a good shelter, create fire with friction, make a pot hanger as well as sample something tasty from the wild.
This day course looks at the remarkable uses of the Lime tree with particular reference to the bark. You will learn how to work with the bark in order to make to make string, rope, containers and a basket.
This IOL approved course covers the key skills of Bushcraft including, safe Shelter building, effective knife skills,fire lighting, successful friction fire lighting, water filtering, wild foods, string making and direction finding. The course will equip you to work towards the Bushcraft Competency Certificate.
This specialist course is designed for those who are confident in their ability to use the bow drill to create fire but who want to really take it to a much higher level.
The aim is to get you to a place where you can go into a previously unknown piece of woodland and with a knife/saw/axe create a flame. It is broken down into 1 Training Weekend and then a 1 day test.
A super weekend of fun and adventure for all ages. Sleep in an effective shelter built by yourselves, create fire using a variety of methods including friction, make lengths of string from woodland materials as well as other skills and games.
A perfect mix of Bushcraft and Canoeing around the Ardnamurchan region of Scotland, one of the most picturesque areas of the UK. Join Matt Mandrell, Pete Morton and Dave for a trip that is sure to meet the mark.


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Godzilla Is Beautiful In New 'King of the Monsters' Spot
By Matt McGloin / Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 8:09PM Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 8:09PM
A new spot is unleashed for Godzilla: King of the Monsters featuring one minute of footage with "Beautiful."
The spot features a look at Rodan, King Ghidorah, Mothra and of course the titular Titan, Godzilla, himself.
"I started with Toho movies to just get a sense of their shapes, their silhouettes, their sounds. Growing up with them, I obviously had an idea in my head, but I really wanted to refresh myself with them, especially because they've evolved so much over the decades," Dougherty tells Total Film magazine in the latest issue. "I wanted to make sure we stayed true to the core traits that really makes us fall in love with the creatures. So, Mothra for example, is very colorful. Ghidorah, again, he's a three-headed dragon, but he has very distinct traits – the golden scales, the very particular bat-like wings, the crackle that he emits when he roars. It's trying to retain those key elements, distil them, and update them."
Godzilla: King of the Monsters gets released May 31, 2019 starring Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, Charles Dance, Kyle Chandler, Bradley Whitford, Thomas Middleditch, Sally Hawkins, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Ziyi Zhang, and Ken Watanabe.
The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance.
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"Better known and more admired in the Protected content and '30s than any politician, movie star, or royal family member, Suzanne Lenglen, lionized by Frenchmen as "The Goddess," and Helen Wills, called "Queen Helen" or simply "The American Girl," revolutionized tennis with their power and grace and beauty, and in the process virtually invented the concept of celebrity athlete. This superb dual biography--the first of either player to appear in English--follows their careers from the time they first set foot on a tennis court through their ascent and descent on the international circuit.
Suzanne Lenglen was introduced to the game at age eleven by her father, an overzealous French businessman who is credited with adapting tennis to women's play. "Papa" Lenglen trained his daughter rigorously and throughout her career was her mentor and coach, providing sips of cognac at key moments and watching her every move with a stern parental eye. Lenglen, known by her trademark white ermine cape and diamond-studded headband, became the first non-English-speaking woman to win the Wimbledon singles championship--a title she held six times between Protected content 1925. But to her fellow Frenchmen she was more than a great athlete: she was a symbol of resurgent French pride after the costly bloodshed of World War I, a national hero on the level of Joan of Arc."
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Elizabeth Gillett, trained as a painter and print maker at Hartwick College, couldn't find a replacement for a favorite lost scarf. She designed her own, and within months the same velvet scarf was being sold at Barney's New York.
Elizabeth Gillett has a rich history, and eighteen years later the company has expanded to include ready-to-wear scarves, wraps and cover-ups under the Elizabeth Gillett brand and for private label clients.
It's about that time to start shopping for the necessities and luxuries of winter. No wardrobe is complete without soft and stylish scarves to compliment your outfits, and those are just some of the reasons for a visit with Elizabeth Gillett.
Located in the Garment District of NYC, Elizabeth Gillett's collection of scarves, shawls, light jackets, cardigans and the like is made from a range of fine fabrics such as wool, silk, gauze, and acrylic. Gillett designs each product with the finest craftsmanship and expertise going back over 20 years. Many items are produced in-house at the NYC showroom. Gillett products are geared toward the contemporary adult market, combining trends and fashion in ways that are effortlessly chic. Top retailers across the nation adore Elizabeth Gillett and carry selections from her line. Gillett distributes her products to Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Henry Bendel, Nordstrom's, and Macy's. Elizabeth Gillett is also marketed by private labels, and such items are often found at Gillett sample sales.
The beautiful selections of fine, fashionable, and cozy garments from Elizabeth Gillett are must-see for all fashionistas, or anyone else looking for a great deal on quality items.


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The Alps 2 Ocean Trail EASY cycle tour features 203km of cycling on the easier sections of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
The Alps 2 Ocean Trail EASY tour features 32% cycling on sealed roads, 62% cycling on gravel cycle trails, and 6% cycling on gravel roads. The riding is rated Grade 1 and there are a few gentle hills that can be skipped if desired.
This tour is a great alternative to the full Alps to Ocean Trail EPIC cycle tour for those wanting a more relaxed and 'pain-free' cycle experience. There is ample time for exploring the glacial lakes and alpine towns, and general 'mountain-gazing'.
Vehicle support available throughout the cycle tour. Refer to our Level of Difficulty gradings for more information.
The Alps 2 Ocean Trail cycle tour gets underway as we head south across the plains towards Geraldine. After a lunch stop we continue into the Mackenzie Basin, driving past Lake Tekapo to Lake Pukaki and the start of our cycle trail 'great ride'. Alternatively we can organise a bus transfer from Queenstown to Tekapo. The first 6km cycle ride section is on a sealed road providing a good opportunity to get familiar with your bike. You then enter the cycle trail on the Lake Pukaki foreshore, featuring fantastic views of Aoraki Mount Cook and the snow-capped Southern Alps, all the way to the spillway (9km). Enjoy a refreshment break at the Lake Pukaki foreshore before embarking on the final section of the day on the 10km bike trail across the Pukaki Flats to Twizel (10km) featuring great views of the immense Mackenzie Basin and the late afternoon sun falling across the Benmore Range. Check into our comfortable accommodation for the next two nights.
This morning we ride out of Twizel on the glorious flat and sealed canal roads, towards Lake Ohau (20km). At the lake enjoy views of the Barrier Range over morning tea, before cycling the Alps 2 Ocean trail Ohau weir section (19km) around the edge of the lake and on to Lake Ohau Lodge. We enjoy lunch here, and there is plenty of time to relax and enjoy yet more million dollar alpine views. We take a side trip to the head of the lake and into the glacial valley where it feels like you can literally reach out and touch the mountain tops. On the way back to Twizel we stop off and visit Glenbrook Station. Glenbrook is a 3700 hectare farm running merino sheep and beef. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in front of the homestead before taking a tour around the (lower parts) of the station, learning about the merino sheep and how they are farmed by our hosts the Williamson family. Our farm visit is a great opportunity to lean the merino wool story and see first hand the wool product, from the farm to the finished product.
Today we ride the Quailburn section of the Alps 2 Ocean Trail to Omarama, featuring more great views of the surrounding mountains (24km), where there is also the opportunity to explore an historic woolshed. After lunch, the next 13km cycle section takes you from Omarama to Sailors Cutting, following the lakeside of Lake Benmore. Here we load up and travel to Otematata and our accommodation.
commences at the Benmore Dam and takes us around the side of one of the great hydro lakes of the valley, under the cool shade of the willow trees (22km). We then travel to Kurow for lunch, before riding on the Alps 2 Ocean Trail from Kurow to Duntroon. This section features an ancient Maori rock drawing site which can be explored. We return to Kurow and settle into our accommodation for the night.
We head to Duntroon and commence the last day of our spectacular Alps to Ocean bike ride. We leave the river valley and head inland through North Otago countryside, home to the unusual limestone 'Elephant Rocks' to Prydes Gully (19km). Enjoy cycling the final 33km section through very attractive looking 'English' countryside, from Windsor via the Botanical Gardens to Oamaru, finishing up by the sea at Friendly Bay. Check into our comfortable accommodation and enjoy a celebratory meal together in the historic Victorian Precinct of Oamaru.
Have a leisurely start to the day and spend the morning exploring the absolutely splendid Victorian precinct featuring some of New Zealand's best 19th century architecture in Oamaru's old town. We depart for Christchurch arriving in the city by 4:30pm. Alternatively you can take a bus to Dunedin or Queenstown from Oamaru.
Megan has a background in interior design and art tutoring as well as a restaurateur. She currently runs a design consultancy and an Air B&B by the beach in Christchurch, and is revelling in supporting, hosting and sometimes taking her guests out for adventures.
Megan has travelled extensively herself, both within NZ and abroad, and has just completed the Old Ghost Road (mountain bike trail) for the second time. Megan looks forward to the opportunity to show off NZ and share her experience, passion and love of the outdoors with PureTrails.
Robin lives in the alpine Canterbury village of Hanmer Springs where he is kept busy trapping opossums (a significant pest here in NZ!) Previously Robin has worked in the motor trade industry and operated a rural Christchurch Press round for many years. His hobbies include golf, fishing, automotive restoration, gardening and road bike racing. Robin looks forward to sharing his stories on the Alps to Ocean Trail trips.
"Sophie & I have had a wonderful trip and I think this is the beginning of many cycling tours to come. Thank you John for your great organisation and instruction. The scenery was breathtaking and we enjoyed the challenges & adventure. Looking forward to the next trip."
"Loved all the interesting and factual commentary – just enough content to maintain interest – not too much. Great fun PureTrails people – makes all the difference. Great job – loved it again – will be back to enjoy more – thank you."
"Absolutely fabulous trip. Very well looked after. Loved every section but personally cycling around Lake Ohau was my favourite. Very lucky with the weather."


What is a repair cap?
After a buyer gets an offer on a house accepted, the next step is to get a home inspection. The home inspector will check the roof and the foundation and all mechanical features in between. It seems like every house has something that needs to be repaired. Sometimes the buyer may have noticed some repairs but most of the time the home inspector uncovers defects in the house.
The repair cap is a dollar amount in repairs that the seller has agreed to repair. The amount of repairs that the inspector uncovers may be more or less than the repair cap. If the repairs are less than the repair cap, the seller will repair all items listen on a TRR form (Treatment, Repair, & Replacement). If the repairs are more than the repair cap, then there are a few different scenarios that could happen.
1. The buyer decides which repairs are most important to them and ask the seller to repair those items up to the dollar amount.
2. The buyer asks the seller to repair items that cost more than the repair cap and the seller agrees to make repairs. Contract continues as normal.
3. The buyer asks the seller to repair items that cost more than the repair cap and the seller refuses to make certain repairs. This is sometimes called the second negotiation. If buyer and seller cannot agree, the contract becomes null and void. If they can reach an agreement, then the contract continues as normal.
The repair cap is listed in the contract to protect both buyer and seller. It may be that the seller cannot afford to make the repairs beyond the repair cap, or the buyer may decide after seeing the inspection report that they do not want to purchase the house especially if there are many repairs and the seller is not willing or able to make necessary repairs.
Once the seller knows the list of repairs they are required to disclose this information to future buyers; however, the seller may still decide to not repair more than the repair cap amount.
So how much should a buyer put in the contract for a repair cap. This is always a tough question, since it is unknown what the inspector will find prior to the inspection. I typically see $500-$1000 in contracts. If the house is newer probably less is fine, if the house is older or very large, then maybe more. I suggest you visually inspect the roof, windows, look for cracks, turn lights on and off and maybe turn the sink on and look under the sink. Does it look like the property has been maintained? If you see major issues like missing shingles or broken windows, ask the seller to repair these items outside of the repair cap. This way you don't find yourself outside of a repair cap with a seller not willing to make a large repair and you out the money of the inspection when you knew going in that there was a large repair that you were not willing to make was required.
People always want to know if a house will go FHA or VA. If the buyer is getting a VA loan, they comment on the VA inspection. So let's set a few things straight. There is no FHA or VA inspection so to speak. There is simply a home inspection and an appraisal.
While the buyer pays for the appraisal, the appraiser is hired by the bank to verify that the collateral (the house) is adequate for the amount of money that they are loaning the buyer.
If the loan is a FHA or VA loan, then the appraiser is required to verify that the house is safe, sound and secure; meaning that the exterior doors are solid core, the hot water tank is up 18" in the garage, no peeling paint and no broken windows or exposed wires., etc.
I would not expect the appraiser to climb on the roof, in the attic, or under the house. The appraiser does not get a copy of the home inspection.
As long as the appraiser does not require any repairs prior to closing or the seller is willing to make the required repairs, the house will go FHA or VA. This does not mean that there are no mechanical issues with the home.
The home inspector is hired by the home buyer to inspect the property. The home inspector should climb on the roof, check the structure, and look for electrical, plumbing issues as well as check the heat and cooling system. This inspection should be extensive and if concerns are found that are more extensive than the home inspector's expertise, then further inspections may be recommended by licensed professionals. Regardless of what the home inspector finds during his inspection, the buyer may or may not choose to buy the house. This is not a pass, fail inspection. The inspector's job is to identify the mechanical aspects of the house that are not functioning.
The buyer may ask the seller to repair some or all of the repairs that the home inspector has discovered. In the purchase contract, the buyer requested that the seller repair up to a certain dollar amount. If the repairs are more than the dollar amount in the contract, the seller may not want to make the repairs requested by the buyer. If that happens, the contract may bust.
The home inspection is important for the buyer because it tells them exactly what they are buying. It has been my experience that most buyers do not climb under the house or in the attic prior to making an offer. And even if they did a majority of them would not know what they were looking at; therefore, it is vital that they get a home inspection, so they can make an educated purchase.
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Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle, the Centenary Fund, Mrs. C. Lalor Burdick, Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Chilton, Jr., Mrs. Robert N. Downs III, Mr. William K. du Pont, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Fiechter III, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Herdeg, The Hohmann Foundation, Family of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords, Jr., Kaufman Americana Foundation, Mrs. George M. Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. Barron U. Kidd, Charles Pollak, Peter A. Pollak, Suzanne W. Pollak, Mr. and Mrs. P. Coleman Townsend, Jr., anonymous donors (2), and numerous friends
Creator (Role)
Peter Stretch (Clockmaker)
John Head (Possible maker)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1. Signature; Dial, on oval plate; "Peter Stretch" engraved in script
2. Inscription; Case backboard; "6157" is written in black crayon
Armorial device
Mahogany; Tulip poplar; Iron; Brass; Paint; Textile
96 (H) , 18.5 (W) , 9 (D)
243.84 (H) , 46.99 (W) , 22.86 (D)
OW at cornice, OD at cornice. Clockworks front plate: 11 7/8 inches wide at bottom and shoulder, 16 3/8 inches high overall.
[Book] Hohmann, Frank L., et al. 2009 Timeless: Masterpiece American Brass Dial Clocks.
• Published: No. 66, pp. 244-245; pp. 354-355.
[Book] Fennimore, Donald L. & Hohmann, Frank L. 2013 Stretch: America's First Family of Clockmakers.
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5 things you shouldn't say to sensitive Leafs fans at Wednesday's Canucks game
Wyatt Arndt
Toronto Maple Leafs / Twitter
With Toronto Maple Leafs fans still nurturing their sweet baby boy John Tavares back to health after the mean and nasty Islanders crowd attacked him on what was to be his most special of nights in his return to Long Island, I have just one plea for Canucks fans ahead of the Leafs' lone visit to Vancouver on Wednesday night.
Be nice.
Look, normally I wouldn't advocate helping out Leafs fans in any way. There is a deep and storied west coast/east coast rivalry at play, one that is embedded into our very being. To fight against it is to fight against our very nature. The last time we ignored that, scientists filled in incomplete dinosaur DNA with frog DNA and I don't have to remind you how that turned out.
It's just, the Canucks season has been hard enough already. Watching their limp effort against the Vegas Knights just underscored how far this franchise has to go before they are a true Stanley Cup contender. The last thing we need right now, as the Canucks try and gut out the remaining games on their schedule, is another Leafs moment where all their fans stand up and rally around the latest person who had possible hurt feelings due to sports.
And look, I get it. Leafs fans after a few drinks can get a bit rowdy. Rogers Arena will most likely be filled to the brim with them, and there's no doubt some trash talk will start getting tossed you way. And maybe you've had a soda or two as well, and the urge to chirp back at them starts building up.
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But if you are attending Wednesday's game, all I ask is you try to show constraint. If anything, try and follow these five simple rules, so we can at least avoid mass triggering Leafs fans into organizing another emotional outburst that TSN will run seven different articles on while bringing the panel in to break it down for an hour.
Follow these rules, I beg of you.
1. Do NOT make fun of Tavares
Image: TSN
This may seem like an obvious one, but the direct route to the hell that was the standing ovation for the returning hurt-feelings-hero Tavares was when Islanders fans started chanting about bed times and pyjamas.
So you might be thinking "ok, easiest way to avoid this is to not mass chant anything derisive at Johnny T, then we good."
I am here to tell you that is not enough.
It's not just chants you have to avoid, you have to avoid saying anything about Tavares, even in hushed whispers.
In today's day and age, can you ever truly be sure you aren't being overheard in a private space, much less a public one? Sure, you leaning over to whisper to your buddy about what a donkey Tavares is for missing that wide open net seems innocuous at first glance. But then you wake up the next morning and there's a Sound Cloud dedicated to your trash talk because some Leafs fan surreptitiously recorded you on their iPhone.
The next day, a remix auto-tuned version of your comments is the No. 1 downloaded song in Ontario. Now you're all over the internet hurting Leafs fans feelings everywhere.
Before you know it, Go Fund Me accounts are springing up left and right to try to pay for a "John Tavares Hug Festival Parade of Recovery" down Yonge street, and Mike Myers is rumoured to be writing a script for a sequel to the Love Guru starring Don Cherry and Tavares, with a guest appearance from Eric McCormack who is clearly only in it for the money so he mails in his performance, and a song collaboration between Drake and Anne Murray called "Eternal Sadness in My Soup" that ends up being surprisingly good and hits No. 4 on the Billboards but doesn't quite make up for the rest of the whole mess.
Does the world need this? Can it even handle this right now? Of course not. But that's the direction you're taking us in if you say anything bad about Johnny T.
In fact, looking in Tavares' general direction is probably something you should avoid at all costs, because at this point knowing looks, or arched eyebrows, could set Leafs fans off if they feel you're attacking their boy. Therefore anytime Tavares has the puck, kindly turn your back to the play until it is over. An usher will signal you with jazz hands to let you know when you can resume viewing.
2. Don't talk about Mats Sundin
Image: Vancouver Canucks / Facebook
Look, for some strange reason, Leafs fans have this sick fascination with former Canucks superstar and icon Mats Sundin. Something in their brain sort of snaps when you talk about the time the big Swede beat the Leafs in a shootout aka 'The Game'.
Apparently Mats played a handful of games with the Leafs (I assume he had a couple of exhibition games with them on a tryout at one point?) and now they want to claim ownership of him. Some have even gone as far to Photoshop Sundin into a bunch of Leafs jerseys, which just shows you the depth of their depravity.
But again, we don't want to cause any issues for our brothers and sisters in the 416. The last thing we want is to wake up the next day to videos of Leafs Nation singing Kumbaya to pictures of Sundin with candles all around it while they moan and gripe about Vancouver celebrating one of "their" legends. They should be focusing on more important things, like how to prepare for another potential playoff loss to the Bruins. The least we could do is try not to talk about Vancouver's favourite adopted son for one night.
There is one problem, however. Recent polls suggest that Mats Sundin comes up in 43.55% of conversations held at Rogers Arena on game night. So while we can't avoid discussing him completely, we can come up with a code word so as to not trigger any Leafs fans who happen to be close by.
Therefore, this Wednesday Mats Sundin shall be known as Jean Pantalones.
"Remember Jean Pantalones and 'The Game'?"
"Hell yeah I do. Pantalones wrecked the Leafs in that shootout."
3. Avoid slumping over in your seat
Image: CBC
Sometimes when you're watching a hockey game, the urge to slump over in your seat can be quite strong.
Maybe you're super tired from playing Fortnite with Patrick Laine and his crew all night. Maybe you're watching the Canucks get their asses kicked by the Vegas Knights so badly, you physically don't have the energy to support your weight any longer. Your soul has actually left your body and all that remains is an empty husk. A good chair-slump is the falling-to-the-ground-in-the-fetal-position of any true hockey fan.
And Toronto? They have some really good offensive players. It might turn into a bit of a blowout if the Canucks recent play is any indication. Once Brad Richardson gets four goals against your team, it's scientifically proven they are dead inside until next season. All you can really do is sit back and watch the corpse of your playoff hopes coast slowly past the finish line, while eating some buttered popcorn.
So if that happens, if the worst case scenario occurs and Tavares gets four goals and takes advice from Joe Thornton on proper goal celebration technique, and you just cannot bear to look at what is being exposed on the ice, please, please, please remember, do not slump in your seat.
Because in 1994, Greg Adams scored in overtime in the Western Conference Final to send the Canucks to the Stanley Cup Final. Their opponent? The Toronto Maple Leafs. Why does this matter? Because if you watch that goal, and slow it down, you can see the exact moment Felix Potvin's heart breaks.
Look at poor Felix. Adams takes the shot, Felix looks to his right, hears the crowd, and he knows something terrible has happened. He looks to his left, and sees the puck, and then tries to get up but he can't. His heart has stopped beating. His spirit is shattered. He cannot find any energy to stand up so he just sort of….slumps over into his net. He's a broken man, hiding in a net he promised to defend, the very net that ultimately ends up betraying him and causing him so much pain and suffering.
Even worse? He gets like three seconds to think about life before the on ice crew is out there taking away the net, leaving him exposed to the world, watching his failed dreams get tread upon by the Canucks players. It's hard to watch if you're a Leafs fan.
Suffice to say, if at any point you feel Potvin-levels of sadness start to overtake you, make sure you resist the urge to slump. Because if you don't, you know Leafs fans will track Felix Potvin down at whatever job he has now and randomly give him a standing ovation. Which as discussed before, means three hours of TSN dedicated to talking about it.
4. Don't mention Gretzky
Way back in the early 1990s, the Leafs had one of their most beloved teams of all time. Filled with household names such as Darren Puppa, Sylvain Lefebrve, Mark Osborne, and John Cullen, it was a veritable who's who of Leafs legends. It was a team that looked like its destiny was to bring the first Stanley Cup to Toronto since 1967. So you can imagine Toronto's surprise when they fell short of that goal in 1993, after they ran into Wayne Gretzky and his high-flying Los Angeles Kings in the Conference Final.
Look, losing to Gretzky is something nothing to be ashamed about. In fact, for the young fans reading this who only know him for his award winning wines and toasters, he was quite the hockey player back in his day. But for some reason that series loss to The Grape One really upset Leafs fans, despite the fact that NHL referee Kerry Fraser blew a huge call in their favour.
To set the scene, it was Game 6, and the game had gone into overtime. The Leafs were up in the series three games to two, so a win here would send them to the Cup Final. Toronto, however, took a penalty in overtime when Glenn Anderson illegally checked someone into the boards, which I don't have to tell you, is a very violent act.
It was during this penalty kill that scrappy fourth line grinder Doug Gilmour had a spirited shift defending Gretzky. While defending Wayne, Gilmour cut himself and was openly bleeding. Upon seeing this, Fraser refused to give Doug a penalty for not immediately leaving the ice. This despite the fact he was bleeding all over his hands and jersey, which is a clear health violation and could possibly endanger those around him.
You would think Fraser would be hailed as a hero for showing reservation in this scenario, but Leafs fans to this day still get upset that Kerry didn't randomly assign blame, to Wayne Gretzky of all people, for Doug's reckless disregard for human life. It's bonkers but there is rarely any logic when it comes to extreme emotional responses. Wayne would go on to score moments later, but at least Kerry gave them a chance to kill off a regular penalty instead of a 5-on-3.
Still, as clear as it might be to us, Leafs fans refuse to view Fraser as anything but a villain. Therefore due to this storied past, and to avoid an angry Steve Dangle video the next day, it's best to avoid bringing up anything to do with the 1993 Western Conference Final.
5. Never mention grapefruit
Just don't. Trust me.
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Иван Хинди де Кишинд () е офицер в унгарската армия по време на Втората Световна война.

Генерал-полковник Хинди командва първи унгарски корпус от 16 октомври 1944 до 12 февруари 1945 година.

От 24 декември 1944 г. Хинди командва и унгарската отбрана на Будапеща в битката за града. На 11 февруари 1945 г. той е заловен от съветски войници, опитвайки се да избяга, малко преди градът да падне на 13 февруари. Командирът на германската защита в Будапеща Вафен-СС генерал Карл Пфефер-Вилденбрух, ръководител на опита за бягство, също е заловен.

След войната Хинди е осъден на смъртна присъда. През 1946 г. е екзекутиран.

Унгарски военни дейци от Втората световна война
Унгарски генерали


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This Animated Short Perfectly Captures What It's Like to Fall Asleep in Class
'Afternoon Class' evokes the precise feeling of fighting lethargy.
by Nathaniel Ainley
We've all experienced that three o'clock energy withdrawal, where keeping your eyes open for 20 more minutes feels harder than running a full-on marathon. You're not trying to be rude—the teacher might even be lecturing about something interesting; that isn't stopping gravity from pulling your head to the ground faster than a pile of bricks. This universal struggle to stay awake is captured perfectly in Afternoon Class, a new animated short by Korean illustrator and filmmaker Seoro Oh. The four-minute film follows the plight of one young student as he fights to keep himself from drooling on his desk in a classroom full of similarly sleepy peers. As our protagonist falls further into delirium his head begins to turn into amusingly heavy objects like a bowling ball and a giant hammer. He quickly decides to stab himself in the leg with his pencil just in time catch eyes and share a smile with his teacher. Then come the hallucinations. The boy falls briskly into a deep sleep along with the rest of the class.
Afternoon Class is Seoro Oh's graduation film from an intensive course in animation South Korea's Chungkang College of Cultural Industries. In a short description of the film for the 18th Annual Animation Show of Shows, the filmmaker writes, "When I had an afternoon class in school, I used to try to keep from nodding off by shaking my head, which felt much heavier than normal. It was so funny that, while other friends slept comfortably, I would fight against my drowsiness. I wanted to create a funny animation that captured both how sweet the drowsiness is and how hard it is to overcome. I used the fantasy elements in the film to help convey the subjective feelings and add humor to the narrative. Although Afternoon Class is based on my own experience, you may find it familiar." See for yourself in the video below:
Afternoon Class won the Special Jury Prize in the student competition at the Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival, as well as a Jury Special Mention from Animafest Zagreb. Check out more work by Seoro Oh on his website, and be sure to follow him on Instagram.
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MarketInvoice appoints first female CTO in UK fintech
Fintech business MarketInvoice has headhunted chief technical officer Rija Javed from Silicon Valley money manager Wealthfront
Javed will manage MarketInvoice's engineering, data science, product and design teams as it plans an aggressive expansion. As Marketinvoice hit a £2.5 billion lending milestone it plans to double its technical team. It is also planning to ramp up its artificial intelligence and machine learning capacity. In her previous roles Javed has successfully built system that allowed her employers to expand into new markets.
Javed becomes the first female CTO in the UK fintec sector.
Though a US national, MarketInvoice won an employment VISA for Javed through Tech Nation's Exceptional Talent Visa, which is designed to get high quality talent into the UK tech sector.
Under the terms of the scheme, individuals need to demonstrate that they are a recognised leader with exceptional talent in the fields of science, humanities, engineering, medicine, digital technology or the arts.
The two-stage application process can take up to three months, but MarketInvoice CEO Anil Stocker said it was worth the effort to get the right person.
"This [appointment] will ensure the UK continues to attract exceptional foreign individuals who want to build their careers in the UK," said Stocker.
Javed began as an engineer at IBM, then graduated to Research in Motion and gaming company Zynga, where she created mobile apps. At automated financial adviser Wealthfront, she scaled the business and built a new brokerage and banking platform.
Javid's breakthrough appointment will hopefully inspire more technical talent to the UK, said Eileen Burbidge, Chair of Tech Nation
"It's brilliant to see talented individuals like Rija take advantage of a Tech Nation talent visa," said Burbidge, "I hope many more exceptional women and men use this scheme to take up tech careers here in the UK."
To date, MarketInvoice has funded business loans and over 90,000 invoices worth more than £2.5b since launching in 2011. It currently employs 80 people and is recruiting.
Javed said that the tech scene needs more diversity, not just in gender but in a range of social groups, in order to be able to approach problems from different perspectives.
"Being a software engineer is more than just coding – it involves problem solving, critical thinking, making decisions and collaboration with people across the board. Bringing more diversity to that role will not only enhance the engineering group but also the overall business," said Javed.
by Bill Boyle
IBS Intelligence Senior Editor


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Q: JS - Comparing length of words in string, ignoring non-letter chars This is a Coderbyte JS challenge.  The goal is to write a function that takes in a string and returns the longest word in the string. If two words are the same size the first word is returned. The input will never be empty.  For example, Input = "fun&!! time" will result in: Output = "time"
This question has been asked before, although the original question involved using a variety of string methods and a regexp.  I am a JS (and programming noob) and find this approach non-intuitive, and am trying to assess whether my alternate method is a feasible approach to this problem:
function LongestWord(sen) {
  var count = '';
  var max = 0;
//loops thru string & tallies letters in sequences
  for (i = 0; i < sen.length; i++) {
    if ((sen.charAt(i) >= 'A' && sen.charAt(i) <= 'Z') ||
        (sen.charAt(i) >= 'a' && sen.charAt(i) <= 'z')) {
            count += sen.charAt(i);
//conditional tracks longest letter string to date
            if (count.length > max){
                max = count;
                }
    }
//resets count if it encounters a non letter value in string
    else {
        count = '';
         }
    }
  return max;
}

This seems to work in that it recognizes whether or not the first char is a letter or not and logs it to my var count, but its not iterating through the array as I'd expected.
Is this a valid approach?  Or do I need to learn more about string methods and regexp before I come back to this?  Thanks!

A: The problem occurs due to the comparison of integer count.length with string max
This can be solved by initializing max to empty string max = ''
and compare the count.length to max.length
here is the working jsfiddle

A: I'm guessing you're looking for something like this:
function LongestWord(sen) {
  var curWord = '';
  var longestWord = '';
  // Loops thru string & tallies letters in sequences
  for (i = 0; i < sen.length; i++) {
    var char = sen[i];
    if (/[A-z]/.test(char)) {
      curWord += char;
      if (curWord.length > longestWord.length) {
        longestWord = curWord;
      }
    }
    // Resets curWord if it encounters a non letter value in string
    else {
      curWord = '';
    }
  }
  return longestWord;
}

The forward slashes /A-z/ says any letter uppercase or lowercase.  It's a really simple regular expression.
You need to keep track of that longest word as a string so you can return it.


Take note, Hollywood: The farther Tom Cruise runs, the higher his movie ratings get, CNET reports.
To figure this out, the diligent folks over at Rotten Tomatoes timed every instance of Tom Cruise running on screen and assumed a 10 mph speed (about 14.7 feet per second). They then sorted the movies by Cruise's running distance to see if there were any patterns.
And, it turns out, there were. Movies where Tom Cruise runs more than 1000 feet have a higher average critical score (71 percent approval), and they also bring in more money at the box office, with an average international gross of $538 million. There are a few exceptions to that trend, though. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2012), The Mummy (2017), and Vanilla Sky (2001) were all among the top 10 Tom Cruise films in terms of running distance, but they failed to garner more than a 41 percent critic approval rating.
The film enthusiasts at Rotten Tomatoes also found that Cruise runs farthest in his more recent movies. Five of the films in the top 10 were made after 2010, and all but one of them were made after 2000. That's not shocking—consider the popularity of the Mission: Impossible franchise.
In terms of profits, at least, the results aren't too surprising: More running usually means more action, and action movies have a long history of earning big bucks at the box office. What is unexpected, however, is the critical success of Cruise's action films, as critics tend to rank action movies lower than any other genre. But if anything is capable of changing critics' minds about action movies, it's apparently Cruise's limber legs.


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package com.intellij.internal.statistic.uploader.events;

import com.intellij.internal.statistic.StatisticsStringUtil;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.Nullable;

public enum ExternalSystemEventType {
  STARTED, FINISHED, SEND, ERROR;

  @Nullable
  static ExternalSystemEventType parse(@NotNull String event) {
    for (ExternalSystemEventType type : values()) {
      if (StatisticsStringUtil.equals(type.name(), event)) {
        return type;
      }
    }
    return null;
  }
}


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by Douglas Greenwood
21 August 2017, 11:29am
nordic prince: nils bech is the queer musical genius you might not know yet
Amidst the madness of Oslo's ØYA Festival, Nils Bech tells i-D about his heartbreaking falsetto, facing fame and why, a decade into his career, it's still hard to be a human.
Nils Bech's songs plant minefields in your heart. Slowly, they start to implode, taking your emotionally-fraught soul with them.
The 36-year-old artist behind the music is a striking pop star in his home country of Norway, and though his 2016 album Echo was released on DFA, the further you stray from Scandinavia, the less likely you are to hear his striking falsetto on the radio. Having been a musician and artist for the best part of 10 years, his mainstream break came just recently when he was asked to provide a song for the soundtrack of Norway's answer to Skins: a gritty and hedonistic teen drama Skam last year -- his version of the Swedish hymn O Helga Natt slid into the Norwegian charts, his singular brand of operatic electro-pop sending shivers down the spine of everyone who encounters it.
After leaving a crowd of festival goers stunned by his live set at ØYA -- complete with a string quartet, strobe lights and an inflatable ex-girlfriend -- i-D sat down with Nils to discuss the seeds of his latest record, encountering Arca and singing songs while sick for the Queen of Norway.
Hey Nils! How's ØYA been so far?
Now it's great because I'm done! I always get so nervous, and come up with ideas at the last minute. My best friend Ida Ekblad is the artist who made all of the stage props. She arrived five minutes before my car came and said "Oh sorry, I thought I had a babysitter for my daughter!", so her five-year-old was helping to set up the stage. There were a lot of things to remember!
But it all paid off in the end! It's so beautifully put together. The new album Echo is gorgeous. What's it like performing it live?
Because I really push myself on the vocals with the falsetto, I feel like I'm doing the Olympics every time! To avoid getting sick, I put antibacterial gel on everything. I recently did Roskilde and later in week I was asked to sing at the Queen of Norway's 80th birthday. On the Friday of Roskilde, it was raining and I was like 'I need a drink!'. In the end I was so wet and so drunk that I got such a heavy cold, sniffing and coughing. For the Queen's birthday, we had to take two of the songs one key down. National TV stations were there! Can you imagine how nervous I was?
I can imagine! Do you find music freeing? Your live show feels quite like an exorcism, as if you become a new person seeing it.
In a way I do. But on this album, most of the songs except for the last two are about my friends. I've done three albums about me and I've had this shit, crazy, insecure love life. Now, I've been with my boyfriend for six years and I don't have as much source material! I noticed my friends were having kids or breaking up, or were 35 and hadn't had a boyfriend. They had all of these angles.
Every topic that I had chosen for the songs I could heavily relate to, but I could also see it in my friends. It's a human thing, and so I thought it would be interesting for everyone else as well.
Is it easy to be so proudly queer in a city like Oslo?
I'm from a tiny village two hours outside of Oslo, and when I grew up it was like there were no gays in the village! I always thought that, in a way, thanks to my upbringing I became so used to being judged for it that I began to judge back. I feel as though I often find the worst in people, especially in men, but time after time I get proved wrong; that it's actually my insecurity that makes me think that others think negatively about me being gay.
During a panel talk on Tuesday, we discussed gender in the music scene and there were three female artists. They asked me if I had any examples of mistreatment, and I realised that I don't, because people in Norway know that you shouldn't make fun of gay people anymore, but female artists still suffer.
Did Skam change the way you approached your music, considering you had a much more mainstream audience then?
I'd never had a hit song in Norway until I was on the show, and it wound up being a Christmas carol! Like what the fuck happened? We've been doing this for 10 years, I'm 36, and my big break is O' Holy Night?!
When I made Echo, I thought it would be really mainstream, you know? It frightens me a bit; the urge to sing has never been to become famous. Ever since I was eight years old, singing felt like the only thing I ever wanted to do. So, the approach hasn't changed but the pressure has.
Your lyrics are quite literal. Is there a reason behind that?
I want my music to be the kind of thing you immediately respond to. I always think of the lyrics as though if you've never heard the song before now, would you get the message? My writing is all inspired by love; I still find it so interesting. Now, I'm 36 and I find it extremely difficult to be a human being. To try to be honest to yourself and to those around you, it's so fucking difficult.
What are your thoughts on your queer musical peers, like Arca and Perfume Genius?
Of course, I love Arca and Perfume Genius. I actually stood a metre away from Arca at this dinner, and I really wanted to say hello but I thought I'd get another drink first, then he left! They're both amazing.
What's your favourite kind of place to play?
I like singing in small rooms! I was part of the Bosnian Herzegovinian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, and I was asked to perform in a palazzo, but it wound up being in a bedroom in the palazzo! That night was a great experience, because you were able to make it so personal. There's something about small rooms that helps people stay focussed. In those spaces, that's when I feel most complete.
And your least?
I really don't like being an unannounced, pop-up act. Many years ago, I was asked to sing at the Acne menswear presentation in Paris. It was in a restaurant, and I thought it was a seated dinner before they did their first show. When I arrived, people were standing eating nibbles. The organisers were saying, 'Maybe you could sing on the bar?' I agreed, and they asked me to start singing whenever I felt like it. People thought I was being like, "Wooo! Look at me!", so I don't do that anymore.
Your shows are as much works of art as they are concerts. How do you like your audience to react to them?
I go into this zone where I don't notice what they're doing! My only wish is that they do whatever they feel like, but I don't like when they talk. I remember one time I did a show at the Venice Biennale, and somebody started whispering. I was just like, "Shut. The fuck. Up. It's ten minutes long, I'm currently crying all of my emotions out of me, and you're talking? Get the fuck out, you motherfucker!" He made me so angry . Leave if you want to, dance if you want to, stand still if you want to – I don't mind. Just don't. Fucking. Talk!
Echo is out now on DFA Records. For more information about ØYA, head to the festival's official site.
Nils Bech
Øya Festival


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Finally unburdened by idea of connecting with people on the other political side, comedian Sarah Silverman gleefully mocks those in conservative media in the finale of her Hulu show I Love You, America. Alongside the traditional mocking of Christians and Jesus Christ, of course. Merry Christmas, everyone!
On Monday's News One Now, far-left host Roland Martin began his show by complaining because last week NewsBusters accurately reported that he ignored the high-profile shooting death of a white woman by police officers in Minneapolis, even while updating his viewers on cases involving blacks who were also killed by police officers. As he finally got to the case of Justine Damond, he gloated about a prediction he previously made that "the only way this thing was going to change is when somebody white got shot and killed." He then boasted: "Oh, how a brother was right."
Appearing as a panel member on Tuesday's CNN Tonight to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's press conference in which he accused CNN and BuzzFeed of peddling "fake news," CNN senior media correspondent Brian Stelter whined about the term "fake news" being "misused" and "exploited" by "partisans on the left and right" as he declared that he agrees with the Washington Post's Margaret Sullivan that "it's time to retire the term."
Liberal Fox News contributor and former TV host Alan Colmes took a swipe at NewsBusters on Monday's "Happening Now" over our coverage of "The New York Times" coverage of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).