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Home Classical Arutunian Aleksander Arutunian – Violin Concerto • Concertino for Piano • Sinfonietta (1997)
Arutunian – Violin Concerto • Concertino for Piano • Sinfonietta (1997)
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Concerto for Violin and Orchestra 22:22
1 I Andante sostenuto 5:40
2 II Allegretto (Scherzando) 3:04          play
3 III Adagio recitativo 8:38
4 IV Allegro molto 4:54
Sinfonietta 15:17
5 I Prelude 2:18                          play
6 II Arioso 4:30
7 III Intermezzo pizzicato 2:44
8 IV Finale 5:39
Concertino for Piano and Orchestra 14:52
9 I Allegro 4:36
10 II Andante 5:14
11 III Allegro vivace 5:00
Moscow Chamber Orchestra
Constantine Orbelian conductor
Narine Arutiunian piano
Ilya Grubert violin
December 1996 & February 1997
Alexander Arutiunian is among the most important of twentieth-century Armenian composers. His artistic credo began to take shape in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and was consolidated during the 1960s. Despite the principles which he shares with the older generation, in particular the polyphony of Komitas, the orchestral style of Spendiarov, and the harmony of Aram Khachaturian, Arutiunian focuses his attention on the vital aspect of music. Vitalism interests him as a manifestation of the elemental principle of the art, as a method of recreating the nature of folklore melodies and rhythms, and as a reflection of the art of interplay. No less important for Arutiunian is the emotional aspect of music. The various gradations of lyricism – expression, sentimentalism, nostalgia, irony – all give his music an inimitable novelty. This can be felt above all in his slow music with its long, linear melodies. Arutiunian's stylistic direction developed in the mainstream of romanticism and classicism adapted to the conditions of contemporary composition. The effect of striving to perfect stylistic preferences is to preserve the basic principles of composition. One of them is the concerto-style principle that develops both within the instrumental concerto as a genre, as well as in works for orchestra or chamber ensemble. Even in his only opera Sayat-Nova (1967), the eighteenth-century ashug1 and poet, Sayat Nova, is represented as an Armenian counterpart of the European Meistersinger who is the victor in a singing contest.
Alexander Arutiunian was born on 2 September 1920 in Yerevan, where he received his education (he later completed his training under Genrikh Litinsky in Moscow in the period 1946–48). During the fifty years of his composing career Arutiunian has written a large number of instrumental concertos, rhapsodies, poems for piano, violin and cello, flute, oboe, female voice and orchestra, and also the first Armenian concertos for brass instruments: the trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba. As a result of his interest in brass instruments, he wrote his Armenian Sketches quintet that became a repertory piece. His vocal and orchestral works has strengthened the international acclaim accorded to him. Arutiunian holds titles including Professor of Composition of the Conservatoire of Yerevan, People's Artist of 1 ashug: a Caucasian folk singer and poet.
Alexander Arutiunian: Violin Concerto etc.CHAN 9566 Book.qxd 25/4/07 14:49 Page 45 Armenia and of the USSR, Laureate of the State Prize of Armenia and the USSR, and the Orpheus Award (Kentucky, USA). The Concertino for Piano and Orchestra (1951) is characteristic of the early work of Alexander Arutiunian. The composer's choice of title (underlining the fact that the material has been simplified) is not accidental. Without making the performer push virtuosity to the fore, the Concertino demands from the soloist inventiveness, tonal colouring and articulation. Even in the semantic sense the music of the Concertino is devoid of dramatic tension – rather it veers towards lucid states, reflecting the harmony and the joy of the composer's world perception. Of course, this life-affirming spirit in music was typical of the Soviet school of composition in the post-war period. However, Arutiunian avoided 'bill board' optimism that was defined, to a large extent, by the lyrical character of his art. On the strength of this, the style of the Concertino, although cultivated according to the models of national tradition, was individualized. Using the thematic, tonal, harmonic, and textural features of Armenian music during the 1940s and 1950s, Arutiunian, nevertheless polished those facets that were the idiomatic aspects of his musical language. These include constantly altering the texture (orchestral and piano writing), the use of dance rhythms taken from Armenian folk music in order to reinforce the energy of motion and contrast, and finally, the combination of the general logic of classical forms with unexpected departures in the shape of episodes of idyllic romanticism. From the thematic point of view, varying the motifs is the guiding principal throughout all three movements of the Concertino. The first movement, a sonata-allegro, is interpreted in the spirit of an elegant humoresque. The expressive melodic material, frequently derived from humorous Armenian songs, is shaped by an economically handled orchestra. The brief replies and exchanges between the woodwind against the background of rapid harmonic changes in the strings frequently acquire the character of a toccata. However, the basic impulses of this character derive from the solo keyboard part. As distinct from the rhythms of the first movement, the second movement (Andante) presents us with a strict chordal texture with gradually branching strains. The finale (Allegro vivace) serves to summarize the entire cycle.
Here, the full palette of orchestral colours is used for the first time, and with it the variety which is inherent to the methods of giving orchestral life to the texture. The Sinfonietta for string orchestra (dedicated to the Armenian Chamber Orchestra) was written in 1966 whilst Arutiunian was working on his opera Sayat-Nova. Despite this, the music of these two CHAN 9566 Book.qxd 25/4/07 14:49 Page 56 works differs radically in terms of material and stylistic orientation. The Sinfonietta can be described as characteristic of Armenian music of the 1960s written in the neo-classical style, and being an organic reflection of Arutiunian's individual position as a composer. Within the terms of a string orchestra, the composer creates various arrangements in the way he sets out and develops his material, and, as a rule, attributes great importance to the combinatorial analysis of the textural layers. The structure and the content of each of the four movements – Prelude; Arioso; Intermezzo pizzicato; Finale – and also the treatment of the cycle as a whole associates it with an early classical suite. The first movement demonstrates the neo-classical frame of the work; the exposition of the theme follows the concertante model. After the lively Prelude, in which can be heard strains of Prokofiev, the second and third movements create two sides of the same image – a device of cyclic dramatic art which is common in the works of Arutiunian. The Arioso-nocturne and the pizzicato-scherzo are watercolour landscapes of the inner state of the soul. The use of national melodies and syncopated rhythms in constructing the phrases give this landscape a purely Armenian expressiveness.
The Finale with its motor rhythms is the most grand-scale movement in the Sinfonietta. The character of its development is slightly 'symphonized'; this is assisted not only by the suitability of the material for development, but also by the fact that the entire orchestra is brought into play.
The Concerto for Violin and Orchestra 'Armenia-88' is dedicated to Ruben Agaronyan, the first exponent of Arutiunian's concerto in Armenia and in Europe. It was after the Spitak earthquake, although the composer does not resort to illustrative devices. The musical imagery impresses us by the nobility of its grief, whilst its rhetorical pathos is saturated in the symbolism of the baroque. The Andante sostenuto sounds like the intrada of old music, where the dotted rhythms of Armenian monody from the Middle Ages become the pivot in a baroque texture. A repetition of the same material played accelerando in the finale gives the Concerto the arc-like construction of art found in the pre-classical period.
The main component in the form of the first movement is the harmony. It is as if it focuses on Arutiunian's characteristic duality of classical and romantic thinking. The classical features of the harmony are expressed in the use of triads representing the tonality (the so-called 'harmonic tonality'). The colourfulness of the harmonic colours, the modal harmony of various structures, including chords CHAN 9566 Book.qxd 25/4/07 14:49 Page 6constructed on fourths, and also the functional emancipation of the harmony testify to the neo-romantic qualities of the music.
The second movement (Allegretto) can be classified as a toccata: pulsating quavers permeate all the orchestral strands. According to folk music traditions, the thematic material of toccatas originates in men's dances from the East, where the dynamism is defined by the small movements of the feet. The dance projection does not hinder the enrichment of the texture with a little chain of scales in the folk spirit — a device of which the neo-folklorists of the twentieth century readily avail themselves. The third movement (Adagio recitativo) is the most obvious model of a neo-baroque style. In the overall composition this movement fulfils the function of an Aria – the lyrical centre of instrumental cycles. The monologue character of the music for the solo violin compensates for the lack of a traditional cadenza.
The finale (Allegro molto) is presented as a perpetuum mobile. As it passes to the soloist and then to the violin and cello parts, the main theme creates the illusion of the kind of concerto playing which is traditional in the concerto grosso. However, the concept of a lively baroque concerto is interrupted by a whole series of devices: the accentuation of seconds and chromatic intervals at moments of tension, harmonic surprises, and the paradoxical abandoning of a model, stylistic development which combines neo-classical and neo-romantic features in an original way. 1997 Svetlana Sarkisyan
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Delicious Satisfaction
Chef Alexa Montoya has a habit of falling for the wrong kind of men. So when a confrontation with a loser ex-boyfriend lands her in some legal trouble, she's forced to call her long-time friend-lawyer Dante Perez--to bail her out
Delicious Desires Series, Book 3
By Sabrina Sol
"Oh my, my...Sabrina Sol knows how to write one dirty talking alpha male." - Wicked Good Reads on Delicious Complication
As LA's hottest up-and-coming chef, Alexa Montoya is known for her ruby red lipstick and her history of falling for the wrong kind of men. When a confrontation with a loser ex-boyfriend lands her in some legal trouble, she's forced to call lawyer, Dante Perez, to bail her out…again. Only this time, Dante seems different, somehow. More assertive, more sexy, more…irresistible.
Dante is tired of seeing Alexa with guys who only break her heart. He's watched her--and waited for her--long enough. His plan? He'll seduce her into finally believing that there's something deliciously right between them. But first, he'll have to prove to her that he's not just another of her fly-by-night boyfriends. Luckily, Dante already has a plan. After all, every good lawyer knows that sometimes it takes an unconventional approach to win the day…and the girl!
4 Stars: "Delicious Satisfaction was really an enjoyable book. I will definitely will be following Sabrina Sol. I love the way she writes and she brings something extra new and fresh to me." - Tanaka Kangara, The Romantic Angel Blog
4 Stars: "What do you get when you pair an impulsive chef with a hard working lawyer who just happens to be a long-time friend? Serious sparks and a story that will have you hungry for more and unable to turn the pages fast enough." - Rachel Hamilton, The Sub Club Books
4 Stars: "This is a nice quick steamy read with the added bonus of some amazing sounding food! Warning - don't read this book hungry. I definitely recommend it." - Bette Hansen, Goodreads
4 Stars: "Let me tell you that it's such a good foodie romance, and I'm so happy to read some of my fave Mexican food in this book + more Latin food as well. It's so delicious and it just makes me hungry which it's the best when it happens!" - Silvana Reyes, The Book Voyagers
4 Stars: "Due to Ms. Sol's fine writing skills, I really felt connected to both Alexa and Dante, and I enjoyed being a part of their lives. Dante's dominance in the bedroom is very hot and I melted along with Alexa at his words. If you are a foodie and enjoy very steamy contemporary romances, give this book a read." - LJT, Goodreads
4 Stars: "This was a good solid romance. Hot in all the right places." - Lori Belcher, Too Many Romances
Amara Robles is a good girl who gave up her pastry chef dreams to help her parents with their struggling Mexican bakery. But when her brother's sexy ex-best friend walks into the bakery, Amara's tempted to be very bad indeed. One glance at Amara and her wicked...
When a tequila-fueled make-out session with Daisy Robles hits the tabloids, celebrity restaurateur and celebrated playboy Brandon Montoya is furious. At least until he realizes his "relationship" with Daisy is his chance to get his ill mother to Los Angeles...
Series: Delicious Desires, Book 3
Genre: contemporary, multi-cultural
Tropes: forced proximity, friends to lovers, opposites attract
By Dianne February 26, 2017
She's beautiful, she's an excellent chef and she has lousy taste in men. When one of those men shows up, Alexa's life goes from peaches and cream to sour grapes when she finds herself in a legal jam and must call on an old friend to bail her out. Dante has changed. Sure he was always handsome, bu... ...more
By Olivia February 24, 2017
ACTUAL RATING: 4.5 STARS
I really enjoyed this fast paced novel. I found the romance so be so adorable, especially because Dante was such a dominant character that also respected and honored Alexa in and out of her profession. Their contrasting views on life complimented each other, in a way, and... ...more
By Flavs is Mrs David Gandy♥~♥' March 07, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book
This was a hot, sexy, steamy quick read. And I enjoyed every minute of it
It was fast paced reading and everything just flowed so easily
Alexa is a chef and has had bad luck with boyfriends. Case in point another bad situation with another ex. So who does s... ...more
By Maf (Bookworm Wanders) February 27, 2017
Reaction right after finishing it: I think this book might be my favourite in the trilogy? It was so amazing and sexy and Dante and Alexa had such a wonderful chemistry!!
Full review originally posted on Bookworm Wanders
I feel like if I don't read anything but Sabrina Sol books for the rest... ...more
By April ~ The Reading Belles March 09, 2017
I volunteered to review an ARC.
After reading the second book and learning about Brandon's sister who's a chef (Alexa) and his best friend slash lawyer (Dante) and their chemistry that was so evident, I knew I had to read it. And read I did and enjoyed as well.
Alexa knew she shouldn't have gone to... ...more
By Tanaka K (The Romantic Angel Blog) February 19, 2017
Sabrina Sol is a new to me contemporary author with an interesting way of writing I definitely loved. Her writing is so pure and honest that I found myself so completely floored and mesmerized by it. You know when you read a book and you become so completely consumed by it and gives you such an a... ...more
By Liz May 12, 2017
Such an entertaining read! I thought Alexa was such a fun character & Dante is just plain sexy. I enjoyed the story & look forward to reading more by Sabrina Sol. This was the 3rd book in the Delicious Desires series but can be read as a stand alone.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reade... ...more
By Rachel February 18, 2017
It's been a long time coming and it was so worth the wait.
What do you get when you pair an impulsive chef with a hard working lawyer who just happens to be a long-time friend? Serious sparks and a story that will have you hungry for more and unable to turn the pages fast enough.
Sabrina Sol wraps... ...more
By Angela February 26, 2017
Reading this novel was a no brainer because I love the authenticity of the Hispanic heritage and the writing style of this author. Delicious Satisfaction is the third book is this series and it was just as enjoyable as the previous two stories. Alexa is known to have horrible taste in men and bec... ...more
By belle ☆ミ (mybookcastle) January 02, 2018
The friend-to-lovers trope is one of my favourite ones to read about because it's always so packed with tension and attraction. With the initial attraction there, it's always so fast-paced and the easiest to read. I can't help but cheer for Alexa and Dante's potential relationship.
They are so ad... ...more
By Books Laid June 28, 2018
From the outset the sparks flew with this pair and it was no surprise that the outcome was a read that was totally delicious.
I have read other works by this author and I will admit that I am a firm fan, so I expected exactly what I got a fantastic read that had me reaching for the button and loo... ...more
By Nay May 26, 2017
This was a pretty good read. I can't give it a full 5 star rating, so it's definitely a 4.5 for me. I enjoyed the writing, characters and drama. Definitely plan to read more from Sabrina Sol.
Alexa is a chef who dreams of opening her own restaurant and she's also an impulsive person that falls in... ...more
By Lynn February 26, 2017
A sexy take on a friends to lovers story with a hint of a reunion mixed in! Sabrina Sol brings a lot of culture to the recipe to take us deep into the mind of this hot tempered beauty! The characters are fun and their chemistry is HOT!
Chef Alexa Montoya isn't known for keeping her cool. Her reput... ...more
By Bette February 13, 2017
When highly successful LA chef Alexa Montoya finds herself in a little trouble her first call is to her friend Attorney Dante Perez. They've been friends for a long time but now it seems Dante is looking for more from their relationship. Dante has wanted to move their relationship out of the frie... ...more
By Barrie Mac March 05, 2017
Great third book in this standalone series of books. Alexa's ex-boyfriend is scum, for stealing her restaurant dreams and making them his own. When a scuffle ensues and Alexa falls into some wine, she needs a lawyer...enter her brother's best friend, Dante. Dante is done with women but can't resi... ...more
By Rhonda January 05, 2019
I purchased a copy at the RWA National Conference, seduced by the schmexy cover and the promise of a story about the restaurant industry. Sabrina Sol writes food and sex quite well. Despite the fact that I wanted to slap her irrational, impulsive, immature heroine upside her pretty head at severa... ...more
By jaylen January 03, 2018
The best one tbh!! Hot af and they had a past. Literally got my from the moment they started arguing in Brandon's book ...more
By Nédu March 07, 2017
*3.5 stars* ...more
By Amber March 01, 2017
Sabrina Sol - you naughty, naughty girl. *winky smirk*
From the beginning of her Delicious Desires series with Delicious Temptations, yes indeed.. I have been tempted with these books. Not only because they come from Entangled's Brazen line (my favorite) but the author writes them all with Latin c... ...more
By Lisa March 09, 2017
Temperamental chef + cool, logical lawyer = fireworks.
Alexa has always dreamed about setting up her own restaurant with certain food, decor and feel to it. When she joins her friends at her ex's new restaurant, she finds he has stolen her ideas. A jug of olive oil, a big handbag and broken wall o... ...more
By FMR Book Grind March 08, 2017
FLAVIA'S REVIEW
Alexa is a chef and has had bad luck with boyfriends. Case in point another bad situation with another ex. So who does she call to get her o... ...more
By Kim Reads March 03, 2017
Sabrina Sol is back with the third and final book in her Delicious Desires series from Entangled Brazen. A standalone read, Delicious Satisfaction features Alexa Montoya, sister of Brandon from Delicious Complication, and Dante Perez, Brandon's best friend and attorney.
Alexa and Dante have danced... ...more
By Valeen February 28, 2017
Delicious Satisfaction is sexy and sweet. Alexa is the head chef of her brother's restaurant, and Dante is her brother's best friend and attorney. They have known each other since they were kids and their attraction has been simmering the entire time. When Alexa is sued by her ex, Nick, a sleazy... ...more
By Anita July 08, 2018
Sultry, Sizzling, Connection! Truly enjoyed this Excellent friends to lovers/ second chance romance. This is the first Sabrina Sol story I have read and I can't wait to read more. These characters are fun, entertaining, real and bring a sultry sizzling connection, that is hard for them to ignore... ...more
By Patricia February 27, 2017
It's so enjoyable watching or in this case reading two characters who are so obviously attracted to each other fight that attraction. So, what do they do? They have an agreement of sex only......let's see how that works out for them.
Alexa is a chef and Dante her attorney who is in turn her broth... ...more
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If the food tastes as good as it smells, I'm going to be royally pissed.
As soon as she walked through the double glass doors of Formosa, Alexa's expert chef's nose twitched.
Paprika.
Fennel.
Olive oil.
The onslaught of deliciously recognizable odors also made her mouth salivate and her stomach grumble way too loud. In other words, her body was already betraying her, and she hadn't even had a single bite.
Natalie squeezed through the crowd of people standing near the hostess stand and grabbed her wrist. "Hey, girl! Right on time. We just got seated."
Alexa put on a big smile as her friend led her through Hollywood's new it restaurant, which just so happened to be owned by her ex-boyfriend Nick Angelo. Not that she still cared what—or whom—he did these days.
Nope. She had arrived at Formosa with the best of intentions to put the past behind her. But the more she saw of the restaurant as she walked through it with Natalie, the more her past kept popping up.
Formosa looked familiar. Too familiar.
Black leather buttoned booths lined the walls and curved around tables draped with white linens. The center of the room was dotted with smaller tables surrounded by black leather chairs trimmed with gold. Red velvet drapes framed the restaurant's few windows so the room was dimly lit by the mini lamp centerpieces and ornate chandeliers hanging from the vaulted ceiling. The atmosphere was subdued but lively at the same time. It was like she'd stepped into what she'd always imagined a 1940s supper club would look and feel like.
Her gut cramped.
He didn't.
She stopped in her tracks as they came upon two walls made of empty green and blue wine bottles hanging from dark wooden beams. The space between the pseudo walls created an entryway into the main dining room, casually segmenting it from the crowded bar area. The bottles, fastened together somehow, seemed to float in the air right side up, casting colorful shimmers of light onto the beige-colored tile below. It was an impressive decor feature.
And way too similar to the one she'd once doodled on a napkin and showed to Nick.
That son of a bitch had stolen her restaurant idea—even down to the glass bottles hanging from the ceiling.
Take a breath, Alexa. Don't let him do this to you.
She inhaled and continued walking until she reached the table where Natalie had just taken a seat.
"Yay, you made it," Clarissa said. She reached over to squeeze her hand after she sat down.
"We were taking bets on whether you were going to cancel," Natalie said.
Alexa winced. "Why would you even think that?"
"Because of Nick," Clarissa said with a frown.
She shrugged. "Like I said last night, I don't care that he owns this place. You've both been wanting to come here since it opened, and we finally got reservations. So let's have a good time and not worry about Nick."
Natalie's eyes narrowed. "What if he sees you?"
Alexa fiddled with her black pearl necklace. "Then he sees me. So what? I've been over Nick since the day I walked into my bedroom and found his face between my neighbor's legs. Is he an asshole? Yes. But he's an asshole I haven't thought about in ages."
Although that wasn't entirely true. The day she and Brandon opened their own Los Angeles restaurant, L.A. Cuchara, she'd received a flower arrangement from Nick. In the note, he'd offered her his congratulations and his current phone number. She'd actually laughed out loud and then thrown everything into the dumpster behind the restaurant.
"Well, we're glad you're here. We've missed you," Natalie said and reached out to squeeze Alexa's arm.
"I've missed you girls, too. Sorry for disappearing there for a while. The new Miami project has my brother tied up, so I've had to pick up the slack on some of the regular day-to-day operations stuff at L.A. Cuchara, in addition to being in the kitchen. Then I was down a sous chef until last week. Things are slowly getting manageable again, so I'm ready to get my party on."
"Awesome! Does that mean you're also ready to let me set you up with my cute trainer from the gym?" Natalie asked.
Alexa sighed. "No, that doesn't. I already told you I'm taking a break from the whole relationship game for now."
"Who said anything about relationships? Chica, I was just trying to get you laid."
They all burst into laughter, and it was a welcome relief from the anxiety she'd faced walking through Nick's restaurant. She was glad she'd made the effort to show up. She'd needed a night out with her friends.
After the giggles died down, Natalie's tone became serious. "Honestly, Alexa, that's your problem right there. You automatically equate dating with relationships. You need to act more like a man. Get out there and screw whomever you want, whenever you want, and stop thinking that it has to mean something."
"Natalie's right," Clarissa added. "You fall way too hard, way too fast, and then you end up flat on your face. Didn't you want to move in with what's his name after only two dates?"
"Who? Leo?"
"I thought his name was Ben?" Natalie asked.
"No, Ben was before Leo," Alexa corrected while pushing down the inkling of embarrassment at the fact that her complicated relationship history required footnotes. "Anyway, Leo was different."
There were those looks again.
"Fine," she admitted. "Leo was different…until he wasn't." She put her face in her hands and groaned. "You guys are right. I am the worst judge of character when it comes to men. This is why I need a break."
"Or…you could just let us pick them for you," Natalie said. "I'm telling you, my trainer is hot."
Clarissa raised her hand. "I know! What about your brother's sexy lawyer? God, if I were single, I'd be all over that man."
Pricks of heat marched across her arms and chest like an army of fire ants. They didn't even have to say his name for Alexa's body to respond. It was freaking Pavlovian. Or maybe it was just recall of when she'd felt what it was like to surrender to Dante Perez.
But that was a lifetime ago, and there were a thousand reasons why she'd never let history repeat itself.
"No way," she told Clarissa, shaking her head furiously. "Been there. Almost done that. Dante will never be an option."
"I just realized that you've still never told us what happened between you two," Natalie said.
"That's right. What's up with that?" Clarissa chimed in.
Because talking about the past only makes me wonder what could have been.
"There's nothing to tell. Just trust me when I say that Dante isn't the guy for me. Besides, I want to believe that the right guy will come into my life at the right time. I just have to be patient."
That cracked them up for some reason.
Alexa straightened in her chair. "And what's so goddamn funny about that?"
In between snorts, Natalie tried to answer. "I'm sorry, but the one thing you are not is patient."
"Sure I am. For example, I'm being very patient right now by not pinching you both for making fun of me."
"Aw, honey, we don't mean to laugh," Clarissa said when she finally caught her breath. "It's just that you tend to act on your emotions before really thinking them through. It's not a bad thing, but it isn't always the best thing when it comes to men."
"Or shoes. Or purses," Natalie added drily.
Okay, that comment stung. "Hey, it's not my fault I love a good sale."
"And how many 'good sales' are stacked up in your closet right now?" Natalie smirked when Alexa didn't answer right away.
"Fine. Maybe you both have a point. I'll make you a deal. Starting now, I promise to be less, um, impulsive about things if you two promise to put a hold on the whole 'Let's get Alexa a new man' plan. I swear you're almost as bad as my Puerto Rican mami."
"Aw, Lorena isn't that bad," Clarissa said.
"That's because she's not trying to marry you off to random strangers."
"Are they at least rich random strangers?" Natalie asked.
Alexa picked up her red linen napkin and threw it at her friend. Then everyone started laughing again.
As if on cue, their server finally showed up. "Sorry for the wait, ladies. We are very busy tonight, as you can see. Can I start you off with some drinks from our bar?"
Her friends began asking the waitress about some fruity-sounding cocktails, but Alexa's thoughts wandered away from alcohol and back to Dante. Lately, it seemed that's where her thoughts always drifted when she wasn't focused on holding them down tight. Why did he have to be so damn good-looking? And smart? And super confident about his effect on women, especially her? And why, oh, why did he have to come sauntering back into her life two years ago, bringing old desires and feelings along with him?
"And what can I get you?"
Alexa realized the server was talking to her, and she grabbed the bar menu sitting in front of her on the table. A curious thought occurred to her at that moment, so she put it back down without even opening it.
"Any chance you serve sidecars?" It was a calculated guess. Not many places offered the stiff drink made with Cognac and lime juice that was once associated with post-Prohibition supper clubs. She had a feeling this one did, though.
"We sure do, hon," the server confirmed. "It's a house specialty. Is that what you'd like?"
Actually, I'd like for this not to be happening. But since it seems like it is, I'll take the strongest drink you've got.
"Sure. Bring me a sidecar," Alexa said between tightened lips.
"A sidecar? How fun! I'm really digging this place's retro vibe. Isn't it cool?" Natalie gushed after the waitress left.
Clarissa nodded but then stopped when she caught Alexa's gaze. "But, you know, not as cool as yours."
Alexa attempted a smile. It didn't surprise her that her friends would love this place. Like her, they were deep into L.A.'s rockabilly culture. They preferred pinup dresses to slacks and do-wop oldies to top forty hits. Vintage glam was their signature style. Just like it would've been for the restaurant she'd always wanted to open on her own.
Even though she once had the money to do it, she'd put aside that dream to help Brandon realize his.
Alexa owed a lot to her twin brother. He'd worked his ass off to take care of her and their mami after their papi had died. Even after he'd opened his first restaurant in New York and she'd moved to Los Angeles, he'd still made sure she had everything she needed. Two years ago he'd wanted to expand his restaurant business to L.A. and asked her to design the menu and be his executive chef. She'd agreed to run the kitchen but with the stipulation that she could invest some of her own money and become a part owner. That way, she could learn how to manage a restaurant until she was finally ready to open hers. She even had a name picked out—The Joint.
Based on everything she had seen tonight, though, it looked like Nick had beaten her to the punch.
"Oh, wow, I think I've gained five pounds just looking at this menu. This macaroni and cheese sounds absolutely decadent."
Natalie's overenthusiastic response to Nick's food crashed through Alexa's thoughts, and her head began to throb. Good thing she always carried Excedrin.
She pulled her purse from the back of the chair and moved it to her lap.
"Is that new?" Clarissa asked in an accusatory tone.
Alexa petted the newest addition to her collection—a gently used, shiny, black pleather retro bowling bag with white piping. "It is," she said, a feeling of pride welling inside. "I found it on eBay and it just arrived today. I'm in love."
Her friends shook their heads so Alexa quickly added, "This was not an impulse buy. I've been looking for one like this for ages, okay?"
The vintage Brunswick bag was both stylish and functional. The interior was wide enough to carry, well, a bowling ball. But Alexa hadn't been thinking of strikes or spares when she'd bought it. She just thought it was exactly what she needed to hold her wallet, makeup bag, and whatever else she could carry during her weekly shopping trips to her favorite swap meet in the Valley. In fact, it still held two silver-plated candlesticks from today's excursion, since she'd planned to stop by L.A. Cuchara after dinner and store them with her supplies for special events.
No wonder it's so heavy, she thought.
After popping two pills and gulping down her water, Alexa finally opened Formosa's dinner menu. The names of familiar dishes screamed back at her, and her head throbbed harder.
Butter chicken potpie. Of course it's made with heirloom fingerling potatoes. Nick didn't even know the difference between fingerlings and Yukons before me.
Seafood paella. Really? That was the first thing I taught the ass to make. He could've at least tried to make it his own.
Arroz con pollo. Wait, did I read that right?
Arroz con pollo. Saffron and spices. Traditional sofrito. Secret family recipe?
Oh. Hell. No.
That was it. It was bad enough that Nick had stolen her idea, but her abuelita's recipe, too? "Excuse me, girls," she announced to her friends. "I'll be right back."
Alexa got up from the table and followed a trail of servers heading for a door in the back. Her brother's voice—the one he liked to use when he thought she needed advice—issued a warning in her head, but she ignored it. This wasn't the time to be careful or reasonable. This was the time to be Alexa.
The chaos of the kitchen covered her entry so no one looked up or ordered her to get out. She scanned from left to right until her eyes fell upon her target.
Nick stood with his back to her, next to a stainless steel island in the middle of the room. He was barking out orders to the line cooks on the other side as he sprinkled parsley onto a row of dinner plates that held heaps of food she couldn't quite make out. He wore his dark hair short and spiky underneath a black bandanna tied around his forehead. And when he turned to hand the plates to waiting servers, she noticed that his white chef's coat was crisp and pristine, a stark contrast to the way hers usually looked a few hours into dinner service. She surmised that sprinkling parsley was as close as he got to cooking these days.
Of course he'd leave the real work to others.
The realization left a bitter taste on her tongue, despite being surrounded with such delicious smells. She needed to have her say and get the hell out of there. But before she could open her mouth, he turned all the way around and caught her eye.
"Well, well, well. Look who just walked into my kitchen," he said, causing a few of the cooks and servers to turn in her direction. "Hello, Alexa."
She stiffened at the sound of her name on his lips. "Nick."
"God, you look amazing. Did you look this good when we were together?"
"I did. But then again, you were too busy screwing our neighbors to notice."
He laughed so hard she wanted to scream. "I see you still have that same charming way with words. You should've told me you were coming so I could reserve one of my best tables for you," he said. "Who's your server? I'm going to let her know that there's no way you're paying for anything tonight."
It was her turn to laugh. "So what? You think you can give me a free meal and a few drinks and that's going to make up for stealing from me?"
He folded his arms across his chest. "I don't know what you're talking about," he said coolly.
She had to give Nick credit. He was still a good liar. "I think you know exactly what I'm talking about. This place is everything I used to tell you about how I wanted The Joint to be."
"I thought your brother's restaurant was called L.A. Cuchara?" The fact that he didn't question more about what The Joint was curled her stomach. It was the final confirmation she needed.
"The menu. The drinks. The decor. Even the freaking wall of wine bottles. All of it. All of this belonged to me first."
He waved a hand in the air. "Is there a second restaurant you've opened recently that I don't know about? Because last time I checked, you hadn't, which means nothing here belongs to you."
Revulsion burned her throat like bile. "You haven't changed at all. Three years later and you're still a cheater and a liar."
There was that smirk again. "And you will never have what it takes to open up a restaurant on your own. Don't blame me if you're still cooking someone else's food and training someone else's staff. You're all talk. No action. No wonder I got bored."
Nick shook his head in pity and returned to dressing the plates.
Waves of fury rocked her from the inside out, causing her heart to pound and her body to tremble. "You're going to be sorry for betraying me this time," she spat.
He waved his hand without even looking in her direction. He had dismissed her. She shook even more. Before she turned to leave, Alexa spotted a plastic jug of olive oil sitting on a nearby counter. She grabbed it, twisted the cap off, and walked up behind Nick. "How's this for some action?" she told him before dumping the golden liquid over his head.
Then, with as much righteous indignation as she could muster, Alexa spun on her heels and stomped out of the kitchen.
Tears wet her eyes, not from sadness, but from pure anger. She had to get out of there before they spilled in front of anyone, especially Nick. No way would she give him the satisfaction of seeing her cry…again.
"We need to leave," she told her friends as soon as she reached their table. She dug into her abyss of pleather and found her wallet on the first shot. She tossed a couple of hundreds next to her untouched sidecar to cover everyone's drinks and the plates of food she'd ruined for the other customers and then motioned for her friends to follow her.
Natalie's eyes were big and questioning. "Alexa, what's going on? What happened?"
"Let's just say our deal about me being less impulsive is going to have to start tomorrow. I'll explain outside. Please, we have to go now."
Alexa didn't wait around for any more questions. She grabbed her bag and headed for the front.
She had just made it to the wall of wine bottles when she heard Nick yell her name. Then she felt a tug on her purse handle.
It was him, screaming something about ruined food and her crazy temper. Her face flushed even hotter and she tried to pull her purse from his grasp, but it wouldn't budge. The bag slid off her shoulder and down her arm. She caught the handle and tightened her grip.
"Let me go." She yanked her purse with one more forceful tug just before she realized that he had actually already released it. It caught her off balance and caused her to swing her bag behind her. Right into the wall of hanging wine bottles.
The sound of shattering glass echoed throughout the restaurant, and Alexa's dignity shattered right along with it.

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Night owl chat – Musicals: Stephen Sondheim
By Liberal Librarian 81 Comments
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Europe invented the Western opera. America took the opera tradition—among others—and turned it into the great American musical. The first in a series on numbers from American musicals. Tonight: the music of the greatest musical composer of the latter 20th century, Stephen Sondheim.
From Merrily We Roll Along
From Sunday in the Park with George
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Big Leaguer Visits Little Leaguers
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Tags: Barack, baseball, friendship, league, little, Obama, Park, photos, President, washington
President Obama poses with Little League baseball players and their coach at Friendship Park in Washington, May 19
Imagining phone call from Friendship Park Little Leaguer: "MOM!! YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHO DROPPED BY!!!!!!" pic.twitter.com/YDq0tRGSsg
— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) May 19, 2014
That was my son's game! RT @TheObamaDiary: Pres Obama throws out the first pitch at a little league game in DC pic.twitter.com/joNuaYqQ1X
— Kelly Collis (@cityshopgirl) May 19, 2014
Categories: All Photos and All Videos
Tags: 2014, 2014 Elections, Barack Obama, Obama, President, vote, voting
2014 Election Dates:
VoteRiders
Dudette: "This baby just drags the wiggle out of you!"
A Tweet or Two
Tags: Political And Funny Tweets, tweets
"The biggest problem we have is people giving up their own power…voluntarily not participating" ~BH Obama pic.twitter.com/yhEGAMOb0u
— Vick C. (@sonamie) May 19, 2014
While MSM & hangers on are busy packaging 2016 for $ we have a very big job to do right now: elect Democrats to House & Senate. BE A VOTER
— meta (@metaquest) May 19, 2014
Some progs have been predicting demise of GOP for 30 yrs. How long before they understand that a demise doesn't just happen?
— Milt Shook (@MiltShook) May 19, 2014
Want to see Obamacare working? Go into a pharmacy and watch. http://t.co/Dw77aaTf5D
— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) May 19, 2014
Given the 15-to-1 advertising imbalance, it's amazing Obamacare is as popular as it is http://t.co/OoNo9Syfiu pic.twitter.com/PxauRfSKk8
— Steve Benen (@stevebenen) May 19, 2014
Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Miles O'Brien slam CNN as the 'Wal-Mart of journalism' http://t.co/n38J1lYW5S
— pathtraveler (@path_traveler) May 19, 2014
A speech for the world? Perhaps. https://t.co/1mKwyJTmBF
— Nelson (@Yardarm756DD) May 19, 2014
Robots, marshmallow cannons & more! This year's #WHScienceFair will feature girls in #STEM → http://t.co/rvHbQLsEj2 pic.twitter.com/qo0XODf6jg — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 19, 2014
Turns Out Susan B. Anthony Was Right All Along –> #p2 pic.twitter.com/sNeaVAlvZS
— Eric Wolfson (@EricWolfson) May 18, 2014
Cosmopolitan (UK) poll: Which politician do British women aged 18-30 most admire? pic.twitter.com/qgssskMVgK — TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) May 19, 2014
Hit the week running. pic.twitter.com/qNkCLGUQcw
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 19, 2014
Tweet of the Day?
@TheObamaDiary !!GLORY HALLELUJAH!SAINTEMARION@COMCAST.NET!CALIFORNIA GAL! FIGHT THE EVILPOWERS THAT BE!SANG!"NO MANKIND CAN HINDER VOTE!"HA
— a.k.a. M-A-L-A-C-H-I (@akaMALACHI) May 19, 2014
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On This Day: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wait in the Map Room of the White House, before welcoming President Felipe Calderón of Mexico and his wife, Mrs. Margarita Zavala, to the White House, May 19, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)
Today (all times Eastern)
10:10 Attorney General Eric Holder News Conference on China being charged with hacking for trade secrets (CBS)
12:30: The President meets for lunch with Combatant Commanders, Roosevelt Room
1:0: Jay Carney briefs the press
7:30: The President speaks at a fundraiser for congressional Democrats, private residence, Maryland
Bob Cesca: Popular Conservative Website Tries and Fails to Debunk Our '13 Benghazis'
A little more than a year ago, I wrote an article for The Daily Banter titled "13 Benghazis That Occurred On Bush's Watch Without a Peep From Fox News." In it I listed 13 terrorist attacks on U.S. consulates and embassies that happened during the years when President Bush was evidently "keeping us safe." Throughout the past year, the article has sporadically gone viral among one internet clique or another, and at least one graphical meme has been based upon the list.
Late last week, I began to receive a new onslaught of tweets from readers of a website called the IJReview about an article written by Managing Editor Kyle Becker, titled, "'13 Benghazis That Happened Under Bush' Viral Meme Taken Apart & Destroyed Before Your Very Eyes." Clearly it was intended to debunk my article — hocus-pocus alakazam! — before our very eyes.
It didn't.
TPM: John Kerry To Yale Grads: You're 'Donald Sterling's Worst Nightmare'
Secretary of State John Kerry used his address to this year's Yale graduates on Sunday to take a swing at America's favorite punching bag.
Speaking at the school's Class Day ceremony in New Haven, Conn., Kerry noted the record diversity in this year's crop of graduates.
"You are graduating today as the most diverse class in Yale's long history," Kerry said, according to a transcript provided by the State Department. "Or as they call it in the NBA, Donald Sterling's worst nightmare."
The line drew laughter and applause, but the speech also contained a commentary on contemporary affairs, with Kerry lamenting the lack of political action on climate change and immigration reform.
CHECK out how the good ppl of this NH town dealt w/a racist. http://t.co/aaJ3T30A96 Not seen it, watch. If you have, give another look.
— KSK(africa) (@lawalazu) May 18, 2014
TPM: Eric Holder: Chief Justice John Roberts Is Wrong On Race
In a rare move, Attorney General Eric Holder took direct aim at U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts on issues of race during a commencement speech Saturday.
"Chief Justice John Roberts has argued that the path to ending racial discrimination is to give less consideration to the issue of race altogether. This presupposes that racial discrimination is at a sufficiently low ebb that it doesn't need to be actively confronted," Holder said, speaking at the historically black Morgan State University. "In its most obvious forms, it might be. But discrimination does not always come in the form of a hateful epithet or a Jim Crow-like statute. And so we must continue to take account of racial inequality, especially in its less obvious forms, and actively discuss ways to combat it."
Holder was referring to the Bush-appointed justice's famous quote from a 2007 ruling: "The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race."
U.S. set to charge China with hacking into U.S. companies for trade secrets http://t.co/JfitliCoof
— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) May 19, 2014
Auburnpub.com: President Obama to visit Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown during latest upstate NY trip
President Barack Obama is heading to upstate New York next week to highlight tourism's role in boosting the economy.
In his weekly address, the president said he will travel to Cooperstown Thursday to deliver remarks at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
"I'll be heading to Cooperstown, New York – home of the Baseball Hall of Fame – to talk about tourism," Obama said. "Because believe it or not, tourism is an export. And if we make it easier for more foreign visitors to visit and spend money at America's attractions and unparalleled national parks, that helps local businesses and grows the economy for everyone."
According to the Baseball Hall of Fame, this will be the first time a sitting president has visited the hall in its history.
Same-sex marriage is now ten years old, which makes it George W. Bush's third longest war.
Smartypants: President Obama: Harnessing the power of big business for change
I've written before about how President Obama's time as a community organizer and his understanding of power relations informs his foreign policy and the development of the Obama Doctrine. See if you can connect those dots with why Max Fisher says his strategy of letting Putin hang himself is working:
Most of this is economic. Russia's self-imposed economic problems started pretty quickly after its annexation of Crimea in March and have kept up. Whether or not American or European governments sanction Russia's broader economy, the global investment community has a mind of its own, and they seem to have decided that Russia's behavior has made it a risky place to put money. So risky that they're pulling more money out.
A lot of that may have come from the targeted sanctions that Obama pushed for against individual Russian leaders and oligarchs. Those targeted sanctions did not themselves do much damage to the Russian economy. But, along with Russia's erratic behavior in Ukraine and the lack of clarity as to whether Europe and the US could impose broader sanctions, it appears to have been enough to scare off global investors — the big, faceless, placeless mass of people and banks who have done tremendous damage to Putin's Russia, nudged along by the US and by Putin himself…
Trevor LaFauci (The People's View): The Man In The Mirror: An Open Letter to Bill O'Reilly Regarding His Very Own White Privilege
Dear William,
As a fellow White male who has also studied history, I felt compelled to write to you today to respectfully disagree with your stance on White privilege in America. You see, William, on your show The O'Reilly Factor on May 15, you stated that, "I do not believe you are granted favorable treatment in this country because you are White. You have to work for success." This point was conceded as a followup to your May 14th program during which you had a segment discussing how the Kennedy School at Harvard was considering including a portion of its orientation to discuss issues associated with White privilege as a way for students to be made aware of the issue going forward as they began to think about it impact in relation to public policy. As always William, your guests had some interesting things to say on the topic but unfortunately I don't think either they or you truly understand what White privilege is. Allow me to share some of my thoughts as it relates to you and your own life, if I may.
My TOON/BLOG: "MacD's Unhappy Meal" #raisethewage @TheObamaDiary @GottaLaff @UniteBlue http://t.co/mg1aiS11Ht — Chan Lowe (@Chanlowe) May 18, 2014
E.J. Dionne Jr: No more liberal apologies as Elizabeth Warren takes the offensive
Elizabeth Warren is cast as many things: a populist, a left-winger, the paladin against the bankers and the rich, the Democrats' alternative to Hillary Clinton, the policy wonk with a heart.
… Since the Reagan era, Democrats have been so determined to show how pro-market and pro-business they are that they've shied away from pointing out that markets could not exist without government, that the well-off depend on the state to keep their wealth secure and that participants in the economy rely on government to keep the marketplace on the level and to temper the business cycle's gyrations.
Warren doesn't back away from any of these facts. In her new book, "A Fighting Chance," she recalls the answer she gave to a voter during a living-room gathering in Andover, Mass., that quickly went viral.
A Native American was once asked: "What did you call America before we arrived?" He replied: "Ours."
— Casey (@pari_passu) May 18, 2014
ThinkProgress: Obama To Host Summit On Concussions In Youth Sports
As research about concussions in sports continues to pour out, President Obama will host a White House summit later this month focusing on the risk concussions pose to young athletes. According to the Washington Post, which first reported the summit, the May 29 event will include young athletes, parents, coaches, professional athletes, and members of the military.
White House press secretary Jay Carney said this week that the summit will include the announcement of new initiatives to help research and address concussions in youth sports.
"The president will announce new commitments by both the public and private sectors to raise awareness about how to identify treat and prevent concussions, and conduct additional research in the field of sports-related concussions that will help us better address these problems," Carney said.
I May Never Stop Laughing:
President Obama stands in the entrance to the Oval Office, May 19, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama delivers remarks at ceremony honoring National Small Business Award Winners in the East Room of the White House, May 19, 2009
President Obama and President Felipe Calderón of Mexico stand together during the playing of the national anthem on the South Lawn of the White House, May 19, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)
First Lady Michelle Obama and Mrs. Margarita Zavala watch the State Arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, May 19, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama watches as President Felipe Calderón of Mexico signs the official guest book in the Blue Room of the White House, May 19, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)
First Lady Michelle Obama and her Mexican counterpart Margarita Zavala run with second graders during a physical education class as they visit New Hampshire Estates Elementary School May 19, 2010 in Silver Spring, Maryland
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wait to welcome President Felipe Calderon of Mexico and his wife Margarita Zavala to the White House for an official State Dinner, May 19, 2010
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul arrive for the State Dinner for Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala at the White House, May 19, 2010
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and his wife Dr. Sharon Malone arrive for the State Dinner
Guests board trolleys at the South Portico entrance to the White House, en route to the State Dinner reception in a tent on the South Lawn, May 19, 2010 (Photo by Lawrence Jackson)
President Obama adjusts his tie in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House, following a private reception in honor of President Felipe Calderón of Mexico and his wife, Mrs. Margarita Zavala, May 19, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama and President Felipe Calderón of Mexico descend the Grand Staircase at the White House, prior to the State Dinner, May 19, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, President Felipe Calderón of Mexico, and his wife, Mrs. Margarita Zavala, attend the State Dinner reception in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House, May 19, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)
Dr. Jill Biden listens to music during the State Dinner reception in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House, May 19, 2010
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance to music performed by the United States Marine Band, during the State Dinner reception in a tent on the South Lawn of the White House, May 19, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)
First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum National Issues Conference in Washington on May 19, 2011
President Barack Obama arrives to deliver a speech on Mideast and North Africa policy in the Ben Franklin Room at the State Department May 19, 2011 in Washington, DC
First Lady Michelle Obama hugs a child as she paint a mural during a community service activity day at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington on May 19, 2011
President Obama takes the stage before addressing the Women's Leadership Forum at the Grand Hyatt Hotel May 19, 2011 in Washington, DC
First Lady Michelle Obama escorts spouses of G-8 leaders on a tour of the White House, May 19, 2012 – L-R: Margarida Barroso (EU), Elsa Antonioli Monti (partially hidden, Italy), Laureen Harper (Canada), Valerie Trierweiler (France), Geertrui Windels van Rompuy (EU) and Hitomi Noda (Japan)
President Obama with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrive for a family photo during G8 Summit in Camp David, Maryland on May 19, 2012.
President Obama smiles after delivering the commencement address to over 500 graduating students at the historically black Morehouse College on May 19, 2013, in Atlanta
Early Bird Chat
On This Day – Pete Souza: "The President was leaving the State Floor after an event and found Sasha in the elevator ready to head upstairs to the private residence. He decided to ride upstairs with her before returning to the Oval Office." May 19, 2009.
MoooOOOooorning – Happy Monday!
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Анастасијевскаја () насељено је место руралног типа (станица) на југозападу европског дела Руске Федерације. Налази се у западном делу Краснодарске покрајине и административно припада њеном Славјанском  рејону.

Према подацима националне статистичке службе РФ за 2010, станица је имала 10.569 становника и била је треће по величини насеље у припадајућем рејону, одмах после Славјанска на Кубану и Петровскаје.

Географија
Станица Анастасијевскаја се налази у западном делу Краснодарске покрајине на територији делте Кубања, на неких 7 километара северно од десне обале реке Кубањ, у јужном делу ниске и простране Кубањско-приазовске степе.  Налази се на око 16 км западно од рејонског центра, града Славјанска на Кубану, односно на око 85 км западно од административног центра Покрајине, града Краснодара. Село лежи на надморској висини од свега 3 метра.

Кроз насеље пролази магистрални друм Р-251 који повезује град Краснодар са Темрјуком, и даље преко Керчког моста са Керчом на Криму.

Историја
Станица Анастасијевскаја основане је 23. децембра 1865. као једна од пет нових пограничних станица тадашње Кубањске области. У периоду настанка у станици је живело свега осам породица. од чега је њих чак седам досељено на то подручје из Вороњешке губерније. Новоосновано насеље названо је у част кнегиње Анастасије Михајловне, унуке императора Николаја I.

Према статистичким подацима из 1868. у станици је живело 829 житеља у 120 домаћинстава.

Демографија
Према подацима са пописа становништва 2010. у селу је живело 10.569 становника.

Види још
 Краснодарски крај
 Славјански рејон
 Делта реке Кубањ

Референце

Спољашње везе

 Званичан сајт Славјанског рејона

Варошице и села Краснодарског краја
Википројект географија/Насеља у Русији

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Вальтер Вюст (, 7 мая 1901—21 марта 1993) — немецкий востоковед, индолог, штандартенфюрер СС, директор Аненербе.

Биография

Ранние годы. Академическая карьера
Родился в семье учителя исправительного дома. Его брат погиб на Первой мировой войне. Посещал народные школы в Кульмбахе и Лихтенау. В 1920 г. окончил гуманитарную гимназию в Кайзерлаутерне и в том же году поступил в Мюнхенский университет, где изучал индологию, которой, по некоторым данным, увлёкся ещё будучи учеником гимназии. Помимо индологии посещал лекции по философии, литературе, общему и сравнительному религиоведению, индогерманскому языкознанию, геополитике. Был полиглотом, владел готским, древнескандинавским, рядом диалектов немецкого, хинди, санскритом и пали. В 1926 г. защитил кандидатскую диссертацию на тему «К вопросу истории древнеиндийского стихосложения». С 1926 г. доцент, с 1927 г. преподавал историю индийской литературы, историю, языки и палеографию Древней Индии. Написал ряд статей по своей специализации для энциклопедического словаря Брокгауза. С 1932 г. профессор.

Карьера в нацистской Германии
В 1935 г. занял место декана философского факультета Мюнхенского университета. В 1936 г. вступил в СС и уже в следующем году был приглашён занять пост президента Аненербе. Через два года, в 1939 году, пост президента занял рейхсфюрер СС Генрих Гиммлер, а Вюст стал фактически исполнять функции директора и научного куратора общества. Одновременно возглавлял учебно-исследовательские отделы индогерманской арийской культуры и языков и индогерманского арийского языкознания и культурологии.

В 1941—1945 гг. ректор Мюнхенского университета. Был одним из ведущих учёных-приверженцев национал-социализма. Лично участвовал в расследовании дела подпольной группы Белая Роза, действовавшей в Мюнхенском университете.

После войны
Летом 1945 г. Вюст был арестован американской военной полицией. Находился в лагерях для интернированных в Моозбурге, Ландсберге и Дахау. 9 ноября 1949 г. приговорён главной судебной палатой Мюнхена к трём годам рабочих лагерей, однако избежал приговора, так как ему было засчитан предыдущий срок заключения. Был также лишён права свободно работать по специальности, однако позднее снова публиковался.

Сочинения
 О языке индогерманских поэтов (Von indogermanischer Dichtersprache. München : Kitzinger, 1969).
 Древнеперсидские исследования (Altpersische Studien. München : Kitzinger, 1966).
 Idg. peleku- 'Axt, Beil'. Helsinki : Suomalainen Tiedeakatemia, 1956.
 Рудра (Rudrá. München : Kitzinger in Komm., 1955).
 Indogermaanse belijdenis. Amsterdam : «Hamer», 1944.
 Индогерманское сознание (Indogermanisches Bekenntnis. Berlin-Dahlem : Ahnenerbe-Stiftung Verl., 1943).
 Япония и мы (Japan und wir. Berlin : Ahnenerbe-Stiftg Verl., 1942).
 Смерть и бессмертие в картине мира индогерманских мыслителей (Tod und Unsterblichkeit im Weltbild indogermanischer Denker. Berlin : Nordland-Verl., [1939]).
 Империя: Мысли и действительность у древних ариев (Das Reich: Gedanke und Wirklichkeit bei d. alten Ariern. München: Gäßler, 1937).
 Сравнительный и этимологический словарь древнеиндийского языка (Vergleichendes und etymologisches Wörterbuch des Alt-Indoarischen (Altindischen).Heidelberg : Carl Winter [Verl.], 1935).
 Индо-иранские исследования (Studia Indo-Iranica. Leipzig : Harrassowitz, 1931).
 История стиля и хронология Ригведы (Stilgeschichte und Chronologie des Rgveda. Leipzig : Deutsche Morgenländ. Gesellschaft, 1928).

Примечания

Индологи Германии
Иранисты Германии
Члены Баварской академии наук


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Robert Trujillo Financing Jaco Pastorius Documentary Film
by Corey Brown Sunday, May 27th, 2012
We'd heard rumors about this, and now a report has come out via USA Today confirming what we've been hearing: a film about Jaco Pastorius has been in development, and it is being financed by Metallica's Robert Trujillo.
Trujillo, you may remember, has another tie to Jaco, having purchased Jaco's Bass of Doom a year ago, years after it had been stolen from Jaco and resurfacing in 2006.
Trujillo has cited Jaco's influence on him many times, telling USA Today's Marco R. della Cava, "Jaco was my hero growing up. Hearing him was like hearing Eddie Van
Halen doing 'Eruption' for the first time: You thought, 'What instrument is that?'… Jaco had an edge that far exceeded his jazz persona. He was funk, he was rock, he was soul. And his whole attitude was punk."
The movie, tentatively titled Jaco, was taken on by Trujillo two years ago and is being directed by Stephen Kijak. Kijak's credits include the 2010 film Stones in Exile, about the Rolling Stones creation of Exile on Main Street. Trujillo reportedly recruited Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea, Carlos Santana and others for the film.
One of the more interesting stories Trujillo told della Cava is that he had hoped to help Jaco out during his later years.
"I wanted to rescue him," he said, "but I learned that Jaco didn't want to be rescued."
Trujillo says he hopes to premiere the film at the Toronto Film Festival in September.
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Alan Gruskoff
I saw Jaco live 3 times and was schooled each occasion as a fretless Bass player. Having read the book, I think the movie will make a compelling artistic drama. Good luck film makers.
Pablo Coria
I love jaco.
Brian Carney
This is a long time coming…
Fernando Brindis Motolinia
really good.. jaco is live!
Michael Holte
Mr Trujillo just went up a couple of notches in my book.
Adam Castle
Rob cites Jaco as one of his biggest influences, and got him into using distortion. If I'm right, Rob Trujillo also tracked down the bass of doom after it was stolen and returned it to the Pastorius family! :D
Misha Fitzsimmons Rosolak
Well, kinda – Rob bought the bass for himself. He owns it and has used it on stage: http://uploads.fender.com/news/fender/533/Pastorius-BOD2.jpg
He has, however, signed a contract saying at any point the Pastorius family wants it, he will sell it to them FOR THE PRICE HE PAID without question. It must be millions.
Karl Boson
Why does every film about a musical great has to have Carlos Santana in it? Just asking.
I think it is because he's played with so many people (or at least hung out with them), he's able to talk about them all!
True. Oh, and I just realized: Jaco was thrown off his stage the night he died, that is a story worth telling. Guess I was a little too hasty there, I just feel he can get pretty overexposed sometimes. :P
Alex Yates
He wasn't thrown off his stage the night he died, unless you mean that figuratively Karl.
Really? I recall reading that he got onstage uninvited at a Santana gig and was ejected from the premises.
Joel Sahlin
Wasn't that Jerry Lee Lewis? But That was not the night he got beat up.
Wikipedia states that it was after being ejected from a Santana show that he went to the club where he would meet his demise. I presume that it's true, but who knows.
Karl Boson Jag ser för övrigt först nu att du är svensk…..
En trevlig sak att vara! Jag såg det på ditt namn men tänkte att övriga basister också skulle vilja förstå något. :)
Dokumentären lär ju ge klarhet i om det var en Santata-konsert eller inte!
Joe Frazee
I just hope they don't do to Jaco what "Walk the Line" did to Johnny Cash… Jaco was a great musician with an incredible work ethic and focus, he wasn't a strung out punk. Hell his own brother said Jaco didn't even drink until he was 25, and that he was the straightest kid ever. I cant wait to see it! I hope they tell the truth!
Marfi Gentilini
that son of a…capitalist! Trujillo only wants to make money, as always… as evidenced by the comment of misha, or the case Metallica napster… they destroied napster first and then (when they understood that today it all works like this) put their songs on their website for free… this is called a monopoly. All that trujillo wants is to be rich! (P. S. yes, I'm an old metallica fans). and now I 'm so curious to see how they will be able to ridicule and to commercialize the life of the best bass player ever. luckily jaco is not here to see it!
hope is not like I think, reeealy hope. rip JFAP, and thanks for everything you have done for us!
I think it is too early to call any of this Marfi. First of all, this doesn't seem like the sort of film which is done for money (profit). While we bassists are thrilled this is happening, the general population probably won't embrace it as much, even though Jaco is more than worthy of the attention by the masses. Bottom line, I doubt it makes much money regardless of its greatness. The Metallica vs. Napster thing happened thre years before Trujillo joined the group, so it is unfair to lump him in on that. I believe Trujillo is doing this as a labor of love… he's a big-time Jaco fan, as we mentioned in the story, and this is his way of doing something to honor Jaco's legacy. Until the film is out, let's give him the benefit of the doubt. Everyone will be able to fairly judge the film on its merits when it is out. Lets keep our fingers crossed that it'll be great.
okay, so let's wait and see. thanks for clarifying. hope you're right, man! sure you know much that i do… so i think i can believe in you. anyway excelent job and post. but misha's comment is right, isn't it?
According to all the reports we've seen, the Pastorius family wanted to get the bass back (it was stolen years ago), but weren't successul. My understanding was that they weren't able to afford the asking price, so Trujillo bought it with the offer to the family that he would give it to them for the price he paid. I don't have any inside scoop on this – this is just what's been published. To me, this sounds like a better scenario than someone holding it who is motivated by making a profit. Hopefully it'll return to the Pastorius family soon.
Andy Marshall
well said Corey, exactly my sentiments!!! Let us all hope that this turns out to be exactly what Jaco and his close family deserve. A real blood & guts expose of his traumatic life but also concentrated on his neverending influence on all bass players around the world! He never died in a strange kind of way, he just showed us the infinitie possibilities of the beauty of innovative bass playing!! Long live the KING!!!
Tried to write this biopic 3 years ago. Was told that due to family squabbles, chances of getting the rights were slim to none. I guess money really does talk. He has a good director, I hope they tell a credible story, not just put together a concert flick.
Jamie Fletcher
Been wondering for years if someone/anyone would take this on…greatly looking forward to the release.
Craig Broussard
Spectacular news! I wish the best for all involved in the making. Okay, so yes, Santana will have some positive and insightful things to contribute, but as I see it, to be legit, the film must include first and foremost, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Pat Metheny. There's also, Joni Mitchell, and a host of less famous cohorts who know the real deal… Again, I wish the filmmakers the best, and can't wait to see a masterpiece on the master — a chronicling of the phenomenal 20th century musical genius much of the world has yet to discover. Real fans will be the judging…
AudioHipster Doyen
just wondering how much will his family get out of this production? would be great to see… none the less… every one loves Jaco, like family… Bob Marley, Frank Zappa… kinfolk where I come from.
Abrar Ahmed
There will never be another Jaco. Hope the film does him justice, warts and all
Ben Housten
I hope whoever ends up making the film consults Metheny. It might not be all the film it could be if Metheny doesn't have some kind of direct influence on any film about Jaco.
Dave Posess
Might want to include some past members of Weather Report…Wayne, Peter, et al.


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Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence hosting Annual Dia de los Muertos Tribute to raise awareness for
DES MOINES, Iowa – October 20, 2021 – The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is hosting their Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Tribute on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). The event will occur from 1-4 p.m. at La Placita, 1524 E. Grand Avenue in Des Moines.
This year's Tribute will include live music, guest speakers, children's activities, Catrin and Catrina Contests, and hot chocolate and pan dulce – traditional Dia de los Muertos treats. The Coalition invites the community to join them in remembering the names, faces, and stories of individuals who have lost their lives to gender-based violence. Attendees are welcome to bring a photograph of a loved to place on our ofrenda (alter) to honor and elevate the stories and names of individuals who have been taken from their families and communities too soon.
"Gender-based violence is a public health issue with serious consequences to individuals, families and communities," says Dr. Maria Corona, executive director of ICADV. "Supporting victims of crime takes all of us, and our Annual Dia de los Muertos Tribute is the perfect opportunity for our community to come together, recognize and support the stories and experiences of individuals who have experienced violence."
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WHAT: The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is hosting their Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Tribute in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
WHEN/
WHERE: Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 1 to 4 p.m. at La Placita, 1524 E. Grand Avenue in Des Moines.
OVERVIEW: This year's Tribute will include live music, guest speakers, children's activities, Catrin and Catrina Contests, and hot chocolate and pan dulce – traditional Dia de los Muertos treats. The Coalition invites the community to join them in remembering the names, faces, and stories of individuals who have lost their lives to gender-based violence. Attendees are welcome to bring a photograph of a loved one to place on our ofrenda (alter) to honor and elevate the stories and names of individuals who have been taken from their families and communities too soon. Admission and activities are free, and masks are required.
Pre-registration for the Catrin and Catrina Contests is required. Please visit www.icadv.org to register.
FULL MEDIA ALERT
Isabel Martinez Santos receives 2021 Diane Reese Excellence in Advocacy in the Movement (DREAM) Award
Isabel Martinez Santos, co-director of the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence's (ICADV) Legal Clinic and Bi-lingual DOJ Accredited representative, is the 2021 recipient of the Diane Reese Excellence in Advocacy in the Movement (DREAM) Award from the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV).
The DREAM Award is annually bestowed upon an individual who incorporates and demonstrates the spirit and promise of true advocacy in all aspects of their life – a person who emulates Ms. Reese's commitment to clear and ethical communication, her eagerness to collaborate in the spirit of true partnership, and her deep respect for the dignity, worth, and humanity in each one of us.
"Isabel's outstanding commitment, passion, and bridge-building encapsulate the essence of this award," says Deborah J. Vagins, President and CEO of NNEDV. "We applaud Isabel's commitment to survivors, tireless work, and dedication to meaningful change. On behalf of NNEDV and the DREAM Award Selection Committee, we are proud to recognize Isabel with this year's DREAM award and are grateful to work alongside her in the anti-violence movement."
State's decision to stop federal pandemic-related unemployment benefit program announced as Iowa is in the midst of a crisis for crime victims
DES MOINES – May 12, 2021 – We are deeply disappointed in yesterday's announcement that Governor Reynolds will be ending federal pandemic-related unemployment benefit programs on June 12, 2021. These benefits have provided a lifeline to Iowans for more than a year.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been referred to as a "great equalizer," meaning, it can impact anyone at any time regardless of age, race, gender or socioeconomic status. But this virus has proven to be anything but this. In fact, it has exacerbated disparities within the systems individuals depend on – healthcare, shelter, food security and employment – and inequities that disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and low-income Iowans.
As the state's leading voice against intimate partner violence, we represent the collective experience of people who dedicate their lives to serving victims of violent crime. Over a year into the pandemic, our programs are seeing an influx of survivors who are reaching out for support, including access to unemployment benefits to gain economic independence. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, 99 percent of survivors identify economic/financial abuse as a barrier to safety and self-determination. Often times, when a survivor reaches out for help, several factors have already gone awry and unemployment benefits are not available or are very small. We know through our Match Savings Program that just a few hundred dollars can make all of the difference for a survivor. Limiting access to systems and resources that can help to curb this form of abuse causes additional stress and harm for survivors, and makes them more vulnerable to violence and unsafe situations.
Today's announcement could not have come at a worse time as we are in the midst of a crisis for survivors. Impending funding cuts to Iowa over the next two years means our network of victim service providers – including our agency – may need to reduce staff and post-crisis comprehensive services, or, close their doors entirely. As a result, 28,000 fewer victims of crime will be supported.
Unemployment benefits alone will not solve the issue of financial abuse; we need long term systems change to provide economic security – increase in minimum wage, equal pay and paid sick/emergency leave – in order for survivors to build strong financial foundations. This loss of the increased benefit in unemployment is just one more blow to survivors who have already been victimized by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time to expand structural solutions to address the epidemic of intimate partner violence, not discontinue vital resources that support and empower survivors in the future.
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence Staff and Board of Directors
Anti-violence coalitions respond to the event on April 8, 2021, at the Iowa State Capitol
DES MOINES – April 14, 2021 – As advocates for social change, we know that all forms of violence and oppression are interconnected and directly impact the ability of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to be safe.
We cannot ignore the event that occurred on April 8, 2021, when a Norwalk high school student was arrested at the Iowa State Capitol as she exercised her right to speak out against numerous pieces of oppressive legislation designed to suppress and inhibit the right to free speech, enhance penalties for peaceful protestors, and extend immunity protections for law enforcement.
Video and eye-witness accounts to the arrest of the young high school student once again put a spotlight on the excessive response BIPOC receive when they gather together – even with a permit AND permission – to protest. Here in Iowa and across the country, we have seen a pattern of violence aimed at silencing BIPOC protestors that has been re-traumatizing for so many who have experienced systemic violence and inequality their entire lives. What kind of message does this send to young people about their right to speak out and have their voices heard? Are the rights of individuals to speak freely and assemble only guaranteed for certain words and certain people?
We represent the collective experience of people who dedicate their lives to serving victims of violent crime. Violence is not a single-issue problem. Systemic, cultural, and generational inequalities are root causes of violence, as well as barriers to safety and self-determination that disproportionately harm BIPOC communities. If we want to end and prevent violence, we must prioritize systems change that is rooted in equity, racial, social, and transformative justice.
We will continue to do our part to interrupt and work towards eradicating all forms of violence, including excessive force against anyone exercising their freedoms, liberties and right to demonstration. Now more than ever, it is imperative that we use our collective strength to come together and create a world where people thrive and voices are heard.
Dr. Maria Corona, executive director, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Luana Nelson-Brown, executive director, Iowa Coalition for Collective Change
Elizabeth Barnhill, executive director, Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault and National Resource Sharing Project
What is Love Art Contest launched to raise awareness for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a national effort focused on advocacy and education to prevent dating violence before it starts. It is also a time to promote safe and healthy relationships by talking about healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors, recognizing the warning signs, connecting adolescents to support and identifying innovative strategies to prevent dating abuse. In recognition of TDVAM, the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) wants to raise awareness by hosting a What is Love art contest, beginning today, Feb. 8 through
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.
The What is Love art contest is open to all Iowa High School students, ages 14-18. Participants can submit a piece of artwork that expresses their idea of "What is Love? into two categories:
2D Art: painting, sketch, short essay, photography, digital or mixed media
Video: spoken word poetry, skit, song or short film (maximum 3 minutes)
Three entries in each of the two categories will receive a cash prize. First place will be $200 and the second and third runner up will each receive $50. All participants will have their artwork highlighted on ICADV's digital and print platforms, awareness campaigns and a variety of materials.
Dr. Maria Corona named executive director of the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) is proud to announce that Dr. Maria Corona has been hired as the new executive director. In this role, Dr. Corona will use her extensive experience of community organizing, advocacy and passion for social and racial justice to continue the transformation of domestic violence services and response in Iowa to create the conditions where every person can thrive.
"Maria exemplifies the direction that ICADV has been moving in and continue moving towards. Her personal and professional experience provides her with a keene insight into where barriers exist and where there are opportunities to revamp and re-envision the next iteration of victim services," says Monserrat Iniguez, chair of ICADV's Board of Directors. "The conditions our communities exist in created a powerful leader in Maria, and I am excited to work alongside her to bring the Coalition's work to the next level."


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Q: The Spring 4 WebSocket integrates into a Spring MVC application
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*I write the simple web application based on Spring MVC. Everything run Ok. Then I create Endpoint and HandShake class to Terminal (C# Application) communicate with Server via Websocket.

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*WebsocketEndPoint.java:
public class WebsocketEndPoint extends BinaryWebSocketHandler {

    @Override
    public void afterConnectionEstablished(WebSocketSession session) throws Exception {
        System.out.println("After Connection Established !!!!");
    }

    @Override
    protected void handleBinaryMessage(WebSocketSession session, BinaryMessage message) throws Exception {
        session.sendMessage(message);
    }

    @Override
    public void afterConnectionClosed(WebSocketSession session, CloseStatus closeStatus) throws Exception {
        System.out.println("After Connection Closed !!!!");
    }

}

*HandshakeInterceptor.java:
 public class HandshakeInterceptor extends HttpSessionHandshakeInterceptor{

    @Override
    public boolean beforeHandshake(ServerHttpRequest request,
        ServerHttpResponse response, WebSocketHandler wsHandler,
Map<String, Object> attributes) throws Exception {
        System.out.println("Before Handshake");
        return super.beforeHandshake(request, response, wsHandler, attributes);
    }

    @Override
    public void afterHandshake(ServerHttpRequest request,
ServerHttpResponse response, WebSocketHandler wsHandler, Exception ex) {
        System.out.println("After Handshake");
        super.afterHandshake(request, response, wsHandler, ex);
    }
}

*XML to configure the websocket handler and interceptor : websocketconfig.xml
<beans xmlns="http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans"
    xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
    xmlns:websocket="http://www.springframework.org/schema/websocket"
    xsi:schemaLocation="
        http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans
        http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans/spring-beans.xsd
        http://www.springframework.org/schema/websocket
        http://www.springframework.org/schema/websocket/spring-websocket.xsd">

        <bean id="websocket" class="com.javahash.spring.WebsocketEndPoint"/>

        <websocket:handlers>
            <websocket:mapping path="/PaymentHandler" handler="websocket"/>
            <websocket:handshake-interceptors>
            <bean class="com.javahash.spring.HandshakeInterceptor"/>
            </websocket:handshake-interceptors>
        </websocket:handlers>
</beans>

*Add websocketconfig.xml into Spring Application context:

*

*web.xml:
<web-app xmlns="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/j2ee"
    xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
    xsi:schemaLocation="http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/j2ee http://java.sun.com/xml/ns/j2ee/web-app_2_4.xsd"
    version="2.4">

    <display-name>Web server</display-name>

    <servlet>
        <servlet-name>webserver</servlet-name>
        <servlet-class>org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet</servlet-class>
        <load-on-startup>1</load-on-startup>
    </servlet>

    <servlet-mapping>
        <servlet-name>dispatcher</servlet-name>
        <url-pattern>/</url-pattern>
    </servlet-mapping>

    <context-param>
        <param-name>contextConfigLocation</param-name>
        <param-value>
            /WEB-INF/dispatcher-servlet.xml
            /WEB-INF/websocketconf.xml
        </param-value>
    </context-param>

    <listener>
        <listener-class>org.springframework.web.context.ContextLoaderListener</listener-class>
    </listener>
</web-app>

*After adding websocketconfig.xml into Spring Application context:

*

*Terminal (C# application) can communicate with Server via Socket but I can not access web.

*I have WARNING: No mapping found for HTTP request with URI [Spring4MVCHelloWorld/hello]] in DispatcherServlet with name 'dispatcher'

*dispatcher-servlet.xml:
<beans xmlns="http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans"
 xmlns:context="http://www.springframework.org/schema/context"
 xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
 xsi:schemaLocation="
 http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans
 http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans/spring-beans-4.0.xsd
 http://www.springframework.org/schema/context
 http://www.springframework.org/schema/context/spring-context-4.0.xsd">

    <context:component-scan base-package="com.javahash.spring.controller" />

    <bean class="org.springframework.web.servlet.view.InternalResourceViewResolver">
        <property name="prefix">
            <value>/WEB-INF/views/</value>
        </property>
        <property name="suffix">
            <value>.jsp</value>
        </property>
    </bean>
</beans>

*HelloWorldController.java:
package com.javahash.spring.controller;

import org.springframework.stereotype.Controller;
import org.springframework.ui.Model;
import org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.RequestMapping;
import org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.RequestParam;

@Controller
public class HelloWorldController {

    @RequestMapping("/hello")
    public String hello(@RequestParam(value="name", required=false, defaultValue="World") String name, Model model) {
        model.addAttribute("name", name);
        return "helloworld";
    }

}

*It seems @Controller not effect.
Do i miss anything?

A: I think you're missing <mvc:annotation-driven/> in your dispatcher-servlet.xml file. Spring scanned your Controller beans but Spring MVC did not register your mappings.

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