What determines our software enhancements?
One of the reasons we love connecting with clients at our annual User Group meeting is to share modifications and enhancements on our software. We are constantly committed to meeting the needs of the reinsurance industry and hope to do so each year with improvements to our reinsurance platform.
So what drives our software enhancements?
Well there are really three streams that drive the enhancements list. The first is from the feedback, suggestions and conversations we have with members of our TAP program. This program gives us the opportunity to hear directly from our clients on the direction they want TAI products to take. It also gives our clients the chance to influence the software they use. Not only do we use this feedback to make improvements on existing products, but it also inspires completely new and innovative products like INSIGHTS & CONNECTOR that were launched in June.
Another channel is technology evolution.
We believe in innovation and the benefits it can bring to the insurance industry. Our objective in making software enhancements is to continue to improve data accuracy in reinsurance administration and reporting. With the advancements of technology, particularly in data, security, and accessibility, we are exploring new ways to help clients better leverage their reinsurance data more easily, safely, and effortlessly and use this information to better manage risk in the overall big picture.
Finally, as you know, Microsoft is ending support for Windows Server 2003. This means that anyone running TAI software on this system will no longer receive technical support or security updates. As we mentioned previously we have taken the necessary steps to address this change for our clients by preparing an end of support schedule. By the end of 2018, we will no longer be supporting versions preceding 3.0. Release 3 and above will follow a 6-year schedule which you can find the date cut offs for here. The upgrades are another factor that determines our software enhancements as we want to ensure our clients have the best possible experience.
Perhaps one of the biggest efforts in our enhancements this year was the addition of TAI Snapshot, a page dedicated to summarizing all the important aspects of your reinsurance program. This feature acts as a portal into other TAI screens, essentially giving you a complete overview of policy, reinsurance and history.
If you didn't get the chance to hear about the latest enhancements, including Snapshot, at the User Group, get an overview of what's new here!
This will make your scrolling and record selection much easier when it comes to long and complex lists of billings.
If you are currently on Release 3.3 we hope you are enjoying the new features! Or if an upgrade is in your near future, this summary should give you an idea of what is in store.
If you have any questions about our latest enhancements, don't hesitate to reach out!


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Q: Javax not found after install JDK 11 After I have installed Oracle Java 11 in my Ubuntu XMind stoped working. With original Java version it was working fine. I'm getting error:
!SESSION 2019-06-30 13:55:02.941 -----------------------------------------------
eclipse.buildId=R3.7.8.201807240049
java.version=11.0.3
java.vendor=Oracle Corporation
BootLoader constants: OS=linux, ARCH=x86_64, WS=gtk, NL=en_US
Framework arguments:  -eclipse.keyring @user.home/.xmind/secure_storage_linux
Command-line arguments:  -os linux -ws gtk -arch x86_64 -data ../workspace -eclipse.keyring @user.home/.xmind/secure_storage_linux

!ENTRY org.xmind.cathy 1 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.081
!MESSAGE Skip unrecognized command line argument: '-eclipse.keyring'

!ENTRY org.xmind.cathy 1 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.081
!MESSAGE Skip unrecognized command line argument: '@user.home/.xmind/secure_storage_linux'

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_fr 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.151
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_fr [843]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_de 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.151
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_de [841]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_it 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.151
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_it [844]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_es 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.151
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_es [842]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_zh_TW 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.151
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_zh_TW [851]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_pt_BR 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.152
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_pt_BR [847]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_sl 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.152
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_sl [849]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_ru 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.152
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_ru [848]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_ar 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.152
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_ar [839]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_da 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.152
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_da [840]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_ja 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.152
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_ja [845]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_zh 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.152
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_zh [850]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_ko 2 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.152
!MESSAGE Could not resolve module: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state.nl_ko [846]
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state
  Unresolved requirement: Fragment-Host: org.eclipse.osgi.compatibility.state

!ENTRY org.eclipse.osgi 4 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.153
!MESSAGE Application error
!STACK 1
org.eclipse.e4.core.di.InjectionException: java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: javax/annotation/PostConstruct
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.di.InjectorImpl.internalMake(InjectorImpl.java:386)
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.di.InjectorImpl.make(InjectorImpl.java:294)
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.contexts.ContextInjectionFactory.make(ContextInjectionFactory.java:162)
    at org.eclipse.e4.ui.internal.workbench.swt.E4Application.createDefaultHeadlessContext(E4Application.java:490)
    at org.eclipse.e4.ui.internal.workbench.swt.E4Application.createDefaultContext(E4Application.java:504)
    at org.eclipse.e4.ui.internal.workbench.swt.E4Application.createE4Workbench(E4Application.java:203)
    at org.eclipse.ui.internal.Workbench$5.run(Workbench.java:626)
    at org.eclipse.core.databinding.observable.Realm.runWithDefault(Realm.java:336)
    at org.eclipse.ui.internal.Workbench.createAndRunWorkbench(Workbench.java:604)
    at org.eclipse.ui.PlatformUI.createAndRunWorkbench(PlatformUI.java:148)
    at org.xmind.cathy.internal.CathyApplication.start(CathyApplication.java:137)
    at org.eclipse.equinox.internal.app.EclipseAppHandle.run(EclipseAppHandle.java:196)
    at org.eclipse.core.runtime.internal.adaptor.EclipseAppLauncher.runApplication(EclipseAppLauncher.java:134)
    at org.eclipse.core.runtime.internal.adaptor.EclipseAppLauncher.start(EclipseAppLauncher.java:104)
    at org.eclipse.core.runtime.adaptor.EclipseStarter.run(EclipseStarter.java:388)
    at org.eclipse.core.runtime.adaptor.EclipseStarter.run(EclipseStarter.java:243)
    at java.base/jdk.internal.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
    at java.base/jdk.internal.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62)
    at java.base/jdk.internal.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
    at java.base/java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:566)
    at org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.Main.invokeFramework(Main.java:673)
    at org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.Main.basicRun(Main.java:610)
    at org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.Main.run(Main.java:1519)
    at org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.Main.main(Main.java:1492)
Caused by: java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: javax/annotation/PostConstruct
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.di.InjectorImpl.inject(InjectorImpl.java:151)
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.di.InjectorImpl.internalMake(InjectorImpl.java:375)
    ... 23 more
Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: javax.annotation.PostConstruct cannot be found by org.eclipse.e4.core.di_1.6.0.v20160319-0612
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.loader.BundleLoader.findClassInternal(BundleLoader.java:398)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.loader.BundleLoader.findClass(BundleLoader.java:361)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.loader.BundleLoader.findClass(BundleLoader.java:353)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.loader.ModuleClassLoader.loadClass(ModuleClassLoader.java:161)
    at java.base/java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:521)
    ... 25 more

!ENTRY org.eclipse.e4.ui.workbench 4 0 2019-06-30 13:55:04.157
!MESSAGE FrameworkEvent ERROR
!STACK 0
java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: javax/annotation/PreDestroy
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.di.InjectorImpl.disposed(InjectorImpl.java:426)
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.di.Requestor.disposed(Requestor.java:154)
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.contexts.ContextObjectSupplier$ContextInjectionListener.update(ContextObjectSupplier.java:78)
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.contexts.TrackableComputationExt.update(TrackableComputationExt.java:111)
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.contexts.TrackableComputationExt.handleInvalid(TrackableComputationExt.java:74)
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.contexts.EclipseContext.dispose(EclipseContext.java:176)
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.contexts.osgi.EclipseContextOSGi.dispose(EclipseContextOSGi.java:106)
    at org.eclipse.e4.core.internal.contexts.osgi.EclipseContextOSGi.bundleChanged(EclipseContextOSGi.java:139)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.framework.BundleContextImpl.dispatchEvent(BundleContextImpl.java:903)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.framework.eventmgr.EventManager.dispatchEvent(EventManager.java:230)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.framework.eventmgr.ListenerQueue.dispatchEventSynchronous(ListenerQueue.java:148)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.framework.EquinoxEventPublisher.publishBundleEventPrivileged(EquinoxEventPublisher.java:213)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.framework.EquinoxEventPublisher.publishBundleEvent(EquinoxEventPublisher.java:120)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.framework.EquinoxEventPublisher.publishBundleEvent(EquinoxEventPublisher.java:112)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.framework.EquinoxContainerAdaptor.publishModuleEvent(EquinoxContainerAdaptor.java:156)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.container.Module.publishEvent(Module.java:476)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.container.Module.doStop(Module.java:634)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.container.Module.stop(Module.java:498)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.container.SystemModule.stop(SystemModule.java:191)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.framework.EquinoxBundle$SystemBundle$EquinoxSystemModule$1.run(EquinoxBundle.java:165)
    at java.base/java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:834)
Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: javax.annotation.PreDestroy cannot be found by org.eclipse.e4.core.di_1.6.0.v20160319-0612
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.loader.BundleLoader.findClassInternal(BundleLoader.java:398)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.loader.BundleLoader.findClass(BundleLoader.java:361)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.loader.BundleLoader.findClass(BundleLoader.java:353)
    at org.eclipse.osgi.internal.loader.ModuleClassLoader.loadClass(ModuleClassLoader.java:161)
    at java.base/java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:521)
    ... 21 more

I suppose system can't find required javax libraries. How to fix that?

A: I think XMind is no longer working because of Java 9 and the module-system Jigsaw that limited reflective accesss. The easiest way to run it is to install java 8 too and then launch it with java 8, I think.

A: Need to explicitly define the path to JRE that requires XMind (in my case for XMind8 should be used java 8).
Edit XMind.ini and add these lines to the top:
-vm
/usr/lib/jvm/java-8-openjdk-amd64/bin
# ..

See for details Force XMind to use Java 7.

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Record Alligator Caught in Arkansas
We've reported on a lot of big gators already this year from Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. And now, Arkansas is...
By Alex Robinson | Published Sep 30, 2013 10:15 PM
We've reported on a lot of big gators already this year from Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. And now, Arkansas is getting in on the action.
Drew Baker of Little Rock landed this state record gator that taped out at 13 feet 9 inches and weighed 1,100 pounds. The alligator beat Arkansas' state record by 6 inches. Baker was on Lost Lake when he spotted the behemoth.
"This one being as big as he is, he just thought he was the king of the lake anyway," Baker told Ozarksfirst.com. "He wasn't going to be afraid of anybody."
After harpooning the gator and killing him at the boat, Baker had to drag him to shore because he was too big to fit in the boat.
Baker said he'll get about 400 pounds of meat from his big catch. He also said he would love to see the skins and head of the gator on display at a museum in Arkansas.
Alex Robinson
Alex Robinson is Outdoor Life's editor-in-chief. He oversees an ace team of writers, photographers, and editors who are scattered across the continent and cover everything from backcountry sheep hunting to trail running.

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Q: Windows hang instead of waking up from standby My System is Windows 7 Ultimate on a Shuttle SP35P2 Pro Barebone. Everything worked nicely, even entering standby and resuming from it.
Yesterday I installed a new graphic adapter (XFX HD5750), removed the old drivers completely, installed the latest XFX drivers.
Since then resuming from standby does not work anymore. After standby I need to switch the computer off the hard way, and sometimes it won't even boot directly afterwards, just shows a black screen. After some time it will boot again.
Any ideas what causes this to happen?

A: Rule of thumb, when you change something and the behavior of your system changes, it probably has to do with what you changed. Try reverting your system back to the way it was before and see if the problem persists. Did you make contact with the motherboard? Were you properly grounded? Did you properly handle the video card? A lot of people may think these precautions are not necessary, but static really can do damage.


This versatile Enchantress Dress is ideal for a wide range of different costumes this Halloween, depending on what Accessories you have with it!
Includes a crushed velvet style hooded dress with ribbon laced neckline and side slit.
Complete the look by adding some gothic makeup.


In Tavush, local production has a problem of realizing the product. Experts from the European Union will advise them. They have organized an international conference in Dilijan, gathering the buyers and the businesses under one roof.


Hovagimian, Gary Garbis of Orlando, Florida , formerly of Watertown, February 15, 2019. Beloved son of Olga (Kasparian) Hovagimian and the late Sahag. Devoted father of Sahag and Armen Hovagimian. Loving brother of Lucine Sarkisian and her husband Antranig and Raffi Hovagimian and his wife Nina. Uncle of Simon, Anahid and Elizabeth Sarkisian and Luke and Massimo Hovagimian. Funeral service at Saint Stephen's Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Monday, February 25 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. At the request of the family, there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint Stephen's Armenian Church or Armenian Relief Society/Leola Sassouni Chapter, 80 Bigelow Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472. Interment at Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.


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Mexican Senate Ratifies Appointment of New Ambassador to US
The Mexican Senate has approved two candidates for the posts of Ambassadors to the United States and to China, Mexico's Foreign Ministry informs. 24.02.2017, Sputnik International
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The Mexican Senate has approved two candidates for the posts of Ambassadors to the United States and to China, Mexico's Foreign Ministry informs.
Mexico Ready to Defend Immigrants Amid New US Measures
23 February 2017, 03:20 GMT
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – "The Senate of the Republic concluded on Thursday the ratification processes of Geronimo Gutierrez Fernandez and Jose Luis Bernal Rodriguez, proposed by President Enrique Pena Nieto as Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mexico to the United States of America and the People's Republic of China, respectively," the ministry said in a statement.
According to the release, Gutierrez and Bernal Rodriguez will assume their positions immediately in the diplomatic headquarters.
The decision to appoint Gutierrez as Mexico's new ambassador to the US was made in January. Gutierrez has been serving as the head of the North American Development Bank (NADB).


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Black migrations:
How our journeys shape us
Growing up in New York, the stories of Leslie White's parents' emigration from the Caribbean to the US have long served as precious reminders of the importance of hard work and humility. Today, these stories instill in her a strong sense of cultural identity and fuel her ambition.
I'm a first-generation American, a proud product of parents who emigrated from the Caribbean for more opportunities. When I was younger, my parents frequently shared stories of their upbringing with my older sister and me and took us "back home" to visit our family in their native islands. These experiences, marked by contrasts of the simplicity of life on a small island versus the convenience of my childhood in the suburbs of New York (Westchester County), are my reminders of the importance of gratitude, hard work, and empathy, while instilling in me a strong cultural identity and pride in my heritage.
In my granny's (paternal grandmother) garden in Delvins' village, Montserrat, BWI (age 4)
My father moved from his native Montserrat — an island in the Caribbean Sea known for its volcano, Irish connection, and the song Hot, Hot, Hot! — to the United States when he was 17, along with his older brother and their mother. His older sister had previously moved to the US, while his three older brothers decided to settle in England with his father. Montserrat is a very small island, and, at the time when they were coming out of school, there weren't many opportunities. For my father, as a non-citizen, the job market in New York City was limited, however, he found a decent job at the American Thread Company before volunteering to join the US Navy, where he started his career in Information Technology. This was a time when he was witnessing the Vietnam War, the East-West Germany border issues, and the Cuban crisis all at the same time. He spent four years in the Navy, including a stint in the Philippines. Upon returning, he eventually worked for JP Morgan Chase on Wall Street in computers systems and software programming, retiring from a management role after a two-decade long career there.
In St. Kitts, my maternal grandmother owned a grocery store and bakery and rented homes to the community. My mother was only 13 when her mother passed and was raised largely by her father along with her five siblings in her native island of St. Kitts (and Nevis.) When my mother first moved to the US, she took business classes and became a stenographer. But she quickly realized she wanted to go in another direction, and so, started nursing school and went on to work at St. Luke's Hospital as a dialysis nurse.
My father in the Navy; my parents in the 70s.
The principles my parents instilled in me— of the value of education, dedication, and being accountable — resonate with me every day of my life. Coming from the Caribbean as immigrants, my parents raised my sister and me with the mindset that failure was not an option: it was expected that you'd work hard and get a career befitting your capabilities. I remember my mother working 12-hour shifts and often taking on doubles. But irrespective of how tired she was or how long her shift had been, she'd always check our homework. I was 9 years old when my mother passed. Her two sisters, who lived nearby, helped raise my older sister and me.
I also get my entrepreneurial spirit as well as my deep love for and responsibility to my family and community from them. Back in Montserrat, my paternal grandmother's home was the only one in the neighborhood with running water and indoor bathrooms and, so, they happily opened up their home to neighbors. I also have many cousins on both sides of the family who serve as role models and examples for me.
My older sister (striped top), some of our first cousins, and me at a past "White Cousins' Luncheon"
I grew up going to events organized by the Montserrat Progressive Society of New York and when I was old enough, it was obvious to me that I'd get involved with the organization. I developed their website, made their newsletter digital, launched their social channels, took over the education committee, and helped launch the communications committee. It was gratifying to be able to work with a group of people who were family, friends, and my community and then figure out how I can leverage these skills in my career as well.
Now, as a seasoned digital marketer, I can trace my passion for the Internet back to the early days of Netscape and America Online. Due to the nature of my father's job, we always had PCs at home. My father was also one of the first in our neighborhood to bring the Internet into the home. During college, I focused on the principles of marketing, along with a continuing interest in the then still-evolving Internet and its growing role as a driving force in business. That's when I began building websites and started dabbling in affiliate and search engine marketing. My digital marketing chops began at the very early crossroads of marketing and the World Wide Web. And if you ask my father, I got my head for business and Digital from him!
This story is featured as part of our Black History Month series "Black migrations: How our journeys shape us", which highlights black professionals at AlixPartners recounting how their family migrations have influenced their paths both professionally and personally.
How our journeys shape us: Kyleen Walker
Kyleen Walker was taught the value of entrepreneurialism and serving with purpose at a young age—qualities that are invaluable to success in her role as an office manager. Read More
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Director Eric Powell attributes his passion for developing leaders and motivating others to his village, who steadfastly put family and faith first. Read More
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Darshae Young shares how her family's journey instilled in her a desire to help others and fueled career aspirations in Human Resources. Read More


Hair Oil Brands. When we talk about the hair beauty, then hair oil takes its place as hair food nourishment. Everyday new hair oils are hitting the shelves. The best hair oils do a multiple job along with nourishment and growth. Selecting a right brand for your hair growth can give you a lot of benefits. The good and trusted brands can give your hair a complete protection from environmental damage and stresses. We have tossed the top 15 oil brands for hair growth. Scroll down the article and must have a look on brands and forget the fear of slippery, greasy and unshowered look.
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Best hair oil for all hair types that boosts hair growth. If you are thinking for oil use as hair treatment then do not forget to try this as treatment oil. Best for damaged strands and dry scalp, strengthen the hair four times that are prone to breakage.
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Those who are oil phobic and fear with grease of oil this oil is just like a treatment for them so that they do not feel any grease and is just like hair care serum. When applied it gives you protection from heat. Best for frizzy and all hair types.
A blend of hydrating oil of jojoba and baobob seed with smell of white flowers, an amazing refreshing scent. The oil is confidently used in hair care line of Kardashian stylist.
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On November 3, a private company is set to launch first ever Pakistan-China bus service which will travel from Lahore to Tashurgan.
Buses are prepared to travel to and from Lahore and Tashkurgan in China, with a return ticket.
The bus service is scheduled to depart from Lahore on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
From China, the departures days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The bus ride to China will take a total of 30-hour journey on a one-way journey. The ride will start from Lahore at 12 AM and will make stops along the way. The first stop is in Manshera (for breakfast), Besham (for lunch), Chilas (Tea) and Gilgit (for dinner). There will also be a few stops for check points at Khunjerab Pass and the arrival time would be 3 PM, the very next day.
The company is also offering premium buses for the trip and passengers can book their tickets from Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi.


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May 9 Elections, Pinoy Faith and Politics and Diyos-Diyosan | Press Release
April 28, 2016 Press Release
May is upon us. Politicians are currently focused on mudslinging instead of letting us know their platforms, and what they can help for the betterment of our country. Heck, even the people are mudslinging and unfriending once facebook friends due to this.
My Opinion?
We need to stop and take a refresher. Look back and see if what we've even been doing is right. Watch a couple of things. Something relatable to what's happening to us in our lives and in our Country, Diyos-Diyosan. Then maybe afterwards some Captain America for more good vibes, yes? ;) Anyways...
DIYOS-DIYOSAN is a socio-political/spiritual treatise that highlights the roots of the country's current political struggles and economic hardships—the focus on money and power by its leaders.
The film seeks to open the eyes of Filipino millennials to the realities of what a true leader should be, and is expected to be a media catalyst for the large percentage of undecided voters.
Its timing is perfect as it opens shortly before the Philippine national elections.
It is hoped that freedom-loving Filipinos draw inspiration from the film's lessons and use this as a guiding principle in eventually choosing the rightful and deserving leaders who could change the country's course for the better.
Directed by Christian film director Cesar Buendia, the movie stars top-caliber actor John Prats and veteran actress Princess Punzalan, with a stellar supporting cast that includes Kiko Estrada, Cheska Diaz, Lorenzo Mara, Vaness del Moral, Glaiza de Castro, Tirso Cruz III and many others.
DIYOS-DIYOSAN premieres on May 4, 2016 at all branches of SM and Walter Mart cinemas all over the Philippines.
1986- She loved her country but hated God. That is why Estrell, played by Princess Punzalan, made sure that each of her 4th year high school students would do the same.
"Serve the people! But believe only in yourself," she stressed.
Her brilliant but broken favorite student, Bernard, played by John Prats, did just as she instructed. He believed in himself, albeit only in himself. He did not believe in God.
But somewhere along the way, Estrell met the Lord and became a believer. Bernard, on the other hand grew up and started to believe more and more in himself, that he could somehow be his own god.
It is 2014 – Estrell is now a missionary preaching God's word. Bernard, on the other hand, has emerged to become an evil and corrupt senator who is one of the strongest candidates for President in 2016. They meet again.
This is a story about the evil in Philippine politics and how the Power of God's unending love and mercy can cause real change.
DIYOS-DIYOSAN, a victorious story every freedom-loving Filipino shouldn't miss opens in SM cinemas nationwide starting May 4, 2016.
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Design Fiction: The girlfriend of Adolfo Natalini
*Who was she and what became of her, one has to wonder.
http://speculativeedu.eu/the-radical-design-movement/
More essential history for Speculative Design by Michael Smyth.
In an interview reported in 1982, Peter Cook, one of the founders of the influential 1960s architectural practice and eponymous magazine Archigram, commented that on "one day we realised that 50 copies of our funny little magazine had been sold in the Centro D shop in Florence. The peripheral nature of these groups might have been a factor: for at that time (1965) there were none reported from Berlin, Milan or New York" (Cook, 1982).
What he didn't realise was the chance purchase of the Archigram magazine in London by the girlfriend of Adolfo Natalini, an architecture student from the University of Florence and later to become one of the founding members of Superstudio, was probably the reason for the magazine's popularity in the Italian city.
This is one story that gives a clue about how the city of Florence became the centre of the Italian Radical Design Movement in the 1960s.
Radical Design developed from an architectural tradition in Italy and centred on the city of Florence. Its roots began with students who were working with Leonardo Savioli, a professor at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Florence. Under his guidance students had the freedom to advocate a departure from the past and their work focussed on proposing radical new ways of living. Their visions represented an overt break from the austerity that characterised the immediate post war years in Italy. As a result of this work, the Radical Design movement grew to give voice to a new generation of architects who wanted to critique the traditional methods of planning and question the very nature of what cities might become in the future.
These architects adopted an explicitly speculative approach to both the critique of architecture and the envisionment of future cities.
The 1960s was also a time of great optimism and faith in science that was seen as a powerhouse to deliver a vision of social and economic freedom for a new generation. This optimism of the time was widespread and was best characterised by the British Prime Minister of the day, Harold Wilson, in his speech at the annual Labour Party Conference of 1963, when he warned his audience that if the country was to prosper, a "new Britain" would need to be forged in the "white heat" of this "scientific revolution" (Francis, 2013). Such confidence in science, as a driver of progress, was also reflected in popular culture, for example the Mike Nichols (dir) film entitled The Graduate (1967). In a famous scene the eponymous character, played by Dustin Hoffman, is brought to one side by a family friend for the purpose of career advice. The friend utters one word – "plastics" – and when asked by Hoffmann what he means, he elaborates by saying: "there's a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it?"
Radical Design wanted to break from the past, whereas Speculative Design exhibits a greater degree of criticality of our journeys to, and visions of, such futures.
The Radical Design movement exhibited a similar desire to that of Speculative Design as they presented visions of possible futures as a means of critique and provocation. Where perhaps they differed was in terms of their motivation. Radical Design wanted to break from the past, whereas Speculative Design exhibits a greater degree of criticality of our journeys to, and visions of, such futures.
In Florence, two practices became synonymous with the Radical Design movement. One was Superstudio and the other was Archizoom, while in London Archigram contributed to the debate about the role of architecture and the form that cities might take in the future...


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Competitors keep the momentum rolling on Day 7 of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo
Calgary – The rich got richer on Day 7 of the Calgary Stampede.
The man with the midas touch in steer wrestling is Kyle Irwin. He just can't get enough of the Calgary cash, coming out early in the round and throwing down the gauntlet in 3.6 seconds. This time the rest of the field came close, but didn't unseat his lead, so for the second straight day he made the victory lap.
Irwin's dominating performance has already padded his Calgary account with $15,500, and that's got his family doing some wishing and dreaming.
"My wife, already this morning, was looking at some stud horses she wouldn't mind breeding (our horses) to this next season, and some other things. And I was like 'let's just slow down a tick' – we've got to make sure we pay the van payment and the truck payment first!"
Make it two in a row for the PBR's number one man this season. Jose Vitor Leme, who is among the Brazilians now living in Texas to ride bulls, rode out an eight second storm on Rebel Soul for a spectacular 91 points.
Again, he chalked up the $5500 win, pushing his Calgary earnings to $12,500 on top of Pool B.
"I'd seen some videos of him," said Leme, about the bull he drew. "I just thank God for another great ride today here. I'm very happy for this."
In the barrel racing, it's shaping up to be the Hailey Kinsel show. Her amazing horse Sister made a smooth run around the arena, stopping the clock in 17.04.
Last year, Kinsel won three of the four days in her pool and she's already got three victories this year, with one day to go.
"She does really well here. I don't know what it is about this pen, but she just loves it here, so it's good for us."
Kinsel's Calgary earnings already sit at $16,500, far ahead of the rest of her counterparts in Pool B.
It was another stellar day of saddle bronc riding. And it looked like Dawson Hay was heading to the stage for a third straight bronze, after he strapped a whopping 89 mark on a horse called Patches. But then his traveling buddy, and another rising Canadian bronc riding star, Kolby Wanchuk, nodded his head on a Calgary horse called Zoaria Hills. It was an exotic flight pattern, but Wanchuk piloted his way through it, landing with a half point more. The 89.5 gave him his first Calgary cash, a $5500 bonus.
"She was real bucky today," stated Wanchuk, who turns 23 next week. "I know she's got some moves and some different things going on, but she was throwing the power to me and it felt good."
Hay's second place payday keeps him well ahead of the Pool B pack with a tally of $15,500.
The fastest time of the week in the tie-down roping was turned in by Texan Timber Moore, in just 6.8 seconds.
"I was sure enough behind the 8-ball," admitted Moore, the 2015 Stampede champion. "I was needing to win something today just to give myself a chance for tomorrow, so I don't end up in the Wild Card. Hopefully I can win something tomorrow to get through to Sunday."
Moore's earnings sit at $7000 now after the win, but it's defending Stampede champion Tuf Cooper who's been steadily placing and is the frontrunner at the pay window, with $11,500.
Bareback rider Orin Larsen was relieved to finally dip into the Calgary money pit, when he strapped an 86.5 on the horse Mulberry Hill.
"It's been a long time coming," sighed the Manitoba raised cowboy. "When you don't win a cheque the first two rounds, it kind of starts playing on your mind. I'm pretty fortunate to have a good wife, to keep me all there when things don't go so well."
As it turned out, Larsen's mark was surpassed by the Pool B first day winner, Tanner Aus, when he spurred to an 88 on Bloody Mary, so the Minnesota man collected the $5500, giving Larsen $4500. Aus is the overall leader now with $15,000 won.
The Calgary Stampede novice champions were crowned Thursday, with Australian Locky Sheppard capturing the novice saddle bronc riding honors, marketing 143.5 on two rides.
Jake Kesl of Idaho was named the novice bareback winners, after he chalked up 219.5 points on three rides.
There's one more round for Pool B contestants to secure a spot among the top four to move directly to Championship Sunday.
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The power of Catholic radio
by Thomas Monaghan
Tom Monaghan writes that Catholic radio has the power to move hearts and save souls . . .
I met Al Kresta in 1992. Our first meeting was at one of our First Friday events; he was a speaker and then again later he was a speaker at a Legatus chapter event in Michigan.
He had a popular Christian radio show in Detroit. Over his years hosting this show, he reverted back to the Catholic faith. In 1996, I acquired a small radio station and asked Al to run it. He accepted my offer because he was limited in his ability to talk about Catholic issues such as contraception on the air. It was a leap of faith on his part.
With this move, WDEO in Ann Arbor became only the sixth Catholic radio station — and the first "all talk" station — in the United States. Meanwhile there were 1,600 Protestant stations. Besides Al's show, Kresta in the Afternoon, we used EWTN programming to fill air time. Subsequently, we bought a station that covers most of Detroit, a station in Saginaw, Mich., and an FM station in Naples, Fla. Now, in addition to Al's show, Ave Maria Radio produces 21 other programs and over 50 hours of original Catholic talk radio per week.
Meanwhile in Green Bay, Wis., Legatus member Mark Follet started Relevant Radio. It now has more than 30 owned and affiliated stations. Today there are over 150 Catholic radio stations across the country, many of them started and/or supported by Legates.
I believe that Catholic radio is a major reason why the faith is rebounding in the United States. Many converts tell me that Catholic radio was the reason they became Catholic.
If you have a Catholic station in your area, I suggest you check it out. Surely it can use your support. If there is no Catholic radio in your area, perhaps you might do what other Legates have done: Put a group together and buy one. All of the programming is readily available. Simply contact the Catholic Radio Association or call my office.
Thomas Monaghan is Legatus' founder and chairman. He is a member of Legatus' Naples Chapter.


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Romford Recorder > Lifestyle
Code-cracking secrets of Bletchley Park shared at Hornchurch Library
By Sam Gelder
Published: 6:00 PM June 15, 2014 Updated: 12:21 PM October 13, 2020
blah blah, this won't owrk unless i write something... - Credit: Archant
The secrets of code breaking were revealed during a not so secret talk by a member of the Bletchley Park Trust last week.
Second World War anoraks, maths whizzes and puzzle experts turned up to Hornchurch Library in their droves for a D-Day inspired event hosted by Tom Briggs,
Armed with a real enigma machine, he demonstrated how staff at the top-secret base cracked German codes, which is thought to have helped cut the length of the war by two years.
"It went really well," said Tom, who used to run code-cracking classes as a Maths teacher. "They were a really good audience, really responsive.
"I gave them some codes to decipher while I spoke to them, Some rose to the challenge, and some didn't. Adults can get a bit defensive about it, but some of them absolutely love having a go."
The machine, an electro-mechanical device which scrambles a plain text message into ciphered text, was invented by a German engineer at the end of the First World War and adopted by the German Navy and Army in the 1920s, and the German Air Force in the 1930s. It was also used by the railways and other government departments.
Bletchley Park, a stately home 40 miles north of London, was used as the base for a group of scientists, mathematicians and chess-masters to intercept and break the codes.
In May 1938, admiral Sir Hugh Sinclair, head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) bought the mansion for use by Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) and SIS in the event of war.
One of the most famous names to work there was Alan Turing, who led Hut 8, responsible for decrypting the German naval Enigma, and developed the bombe, a refinement of a Polish cipher-breaking machine, named the cryptologic bomb.
"He is the one everybody knows," said Tom. "But there were about 10,000 people working there who did just as much work, like Gordon Welchman [who developed an advancement to Turing's bombe].
Tom also spoke abou the Battle of the Atlantic, when the Bletchley Park team were faced with cracking an "unbreakable" cipher developed by the German naval engima.
After retrieving data from the German U-Boat, U-110, in May 1941, the code-crackers were able to read German communications and re-route convoys around the U-Boats, whose position they had learned. Merchant ship losses dropped by more than two-thirds as a result of their work.
The fascinating tales captured the imagination of the 90 plus people in attendance at the North Street library, with many staying behind for an in-depth question and answer session.
"I didn't think I was ever going to get to leave," joked Tom. "They were really interested. There were so many questions, it was really good.
"You go to some talks and there's one or two questions but at Hornchurch it wasn't like that. It makes you feel like you have done your job properly."
Did you attend the talk on Friday? Let us know your thoughts by emailing sam.gelder@archant.co.uk


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Watain – Trident Wolf Eclipse Review
By Dr. A.N. Grier on January 4, 2018 in 2018, Black Metal, Century Media, Reviews, Swedish Metal, Black Metal, 111 comments
From Rabid Death's Curse to Lawless Darkness, Sweden's Satanic three-piece, Watain, have enjoyed one of the best careers the black metal community has ever seen. With each release, the band explored more and expanded farther than the record before. The result is that 2007's Sworn to the Dark and 2010's Lawless Darkness are a couple of my favorite albums of all black metal. But, then, a peculiar thing happened. That thing was 2013's The Wild Hunt. Love it or hate it, The Wild Hunt will forever be the most interesting (and, to some, the most hated) release of the band's catalog. Some found it progressive, while others found it abhorring. Regardless how it hit you, there's no denying that it was different. So much so that many of you screamed "sellout," while others discovered the band because of it. In the end, it doesn't matter. Trident Wolf Eclipse ain't The Wild Hunt.
That said, Trident ain't Lawless Darkness, either. If anything, Trident Wolf Eclipse is closest in character to Casus Luciferi or Sworn to the Dark. Though it ain't as memorable and riff-happy as Sworn, Trident is crushing, it's streamlined, and it exchanges the experimental qualities of Lawless and Hunt for pure bloodshed. It has ravaging black metal riffage, layers of black melody, and it breaks every line drawn by Bathory, Dissection, and the rest of the Swedish scene.
And it begins with the track most deserving of the title "nuclear." The sound of opener "Nuclear Alchemy" is what 1349 wishes they could reclaim. It's Watain when they cut their two-minute fuse down to a ten-second one. It hits hard and reverts to a classic Watain melody only for a second before building, building, and exploding. Like "Nuclear Alchemy," "Furor Diabolicus" and "Ultra (Pandemoniac)" tear across the frozen tundra like a souped-up Ford Falcon. Both are covered, from head-to-toe, in soot, yet each act like an adolescent thrasher. The solo work is short and voracious, the vocals are harsh and sharp, and the mood hums and crackles as it prepares to blow. And what an explosion it is. Especially "Ultra (Pandemoniac)," which is destined to be a live favorite.
Then, there're the melodic, fretboard navigating Watain numbers, like "Sacred Damnation" and "A Throne Below." Both are smooth—regardless of the start-stop nature of the guitars and drum. And both inject an eeriness that lingers like a floating ghoul in the graveyard. The former is the harder hitting of the two, with a sick thrashy breakdown midway through, and the other has a melodic beauty that makes it the most "ballady" of the lot.
And, interspersed between, is the Dissection-esque "Teufelsreich," the deeply-punishing, Thorns-like "Towards the Sanctuary," and the Dissection-meets-Celtic Frost "The Fire of Power." All are memorable, with "Towards the Sanctuary" being the best of the bunch. Though closer "The Fire of Power" isn't comparable to Lawless Darkness' "Waters of Ain," it sure beats the album's closing bonus track. If you're on the fence about spending the extra cash for the bonus ditty, "Antikrists Mirakel," save those greens for beer and coffee. This meandering "instrumental" only hurts the record.
What doesn't hurt the record is its fantastic dynamics. Bringing home a smooth DR10 and a warm, crisp, clean sound, Trident Wolf Eclipse is, perhaps, the best sounding Watain record yet. The vocals are some of Danielsson's nastiest, and the soaring leads of "A Throne Below" and the drumming of "Teufelsreich" and "Ultra (Pandemoniac)" are fucking fantastic.
Trident Wolf Eclipse may not have the epicness of Lawless Darkness or the memorability of Sworn to the Dark, but it's much improved from The Wild Hunt. While, for me, its predecessor was only memorable for "They Rode On," Trident finds memorability via the times of yore. Time well spent on the almighty riff—as it was on Sworn. Also, the brevity of this new record shows—for the first time since Rabid Death's Curse—that Watain can keep things interesting without breaking an hour-long runtime. As a comparison, Trident is a whopping thirty-five minutes in length compared to Lawless Darkness' seventy-three minutes. It's not Watain's best but Trident Wolf Eclipse ain't far from it.
DR: 10 | Format Reviewed: 128 kbps mp3
Label: Century Media Records
Websites: templeofwatain.com | facebook.com/watainofficial
Releases Worldwide: January 5th, 2018
Tags: 1349, 2018, 3.5, Bathory, Black Metal, Celtic Frost, Century Media Records, Dissection, Jan18, Review, Reviews, Swedish Metal, Trident Wolf Eclipse, Watain
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Mt. Union Cemetery - Philomath, OR - Oregon Historical Markers on Waymarking.com
Mt. Union Cemetery - Philomath, OR
Posted by: NW_history_buff
Quick Description: A historical marker located near the entrance to Mt. Union Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMYDER
Located inside the entrance to Mt. Union Cemetery is a marble plaque monumented on a boulder that reads:
On May 11, 1861 Reuben and Mary Jane Holmes Shipley, former negro slaves, deeded from their farm purchased from Charles Bales' donation land claim, the original plot for this cemetery.
Buried in Lot 10 are Reuben Shipley, Mary Jane Shipley Drake, Alfred Drake, and the Shipley children:
Ella Martha
Wallace William
The cemetery website (link below) highlights the history of this cemetery in more detail and tells us:
Established May 11, 1861
Reuben Shipley, William Wyatt, Abiathar Newton and George Bethers formally established the cemetery on May 11,1861 on two acres of land donated by Reuben Shipley, which he divided off from the northwest corner of his 80-acre farm.
In 1853, Reuben Shipley, a Black slave and overseer of a large plantation in Missouri, agreed to drive a team of oxen to Oregon with the Robert Shipley family, in exchange for his freedom. After arriving in Benton County, Oregon, Reuben worked on the farm of Eldrige Hartless, a neighboring pioneer of the Plymouth community, who was part Black. Reuben saved $1,500 and bought 80 acres adjoining the Shipley's farm. Reuben married Mary Janes Holmes, a slave of Col. Nathaniel Ford, who brought his family and slaves to Oregon in 1844, and purchased the settlement of Rickreall. Slaves were not legal in Oregon and court cases are recorded about this family. Reuben purchased Mary Jane's freedom for $700. This is believed to be the first case of a slave being sold in Oregon as property.
Together Reuben and Mary Jane built a cabin similar to those in the southern states. The cabin was a local landmark for many years with its huge fireplace and quaint proch shaded by a huge locust tree, which had been brought to Oregon by immigrants. They raised a family of three boys and three girls. the family participated in the social life of the Plymouth community and was well liked. They were the only Black family in Benton County.
In 1861, Reuben Shipley donated 2 acres of his farm for the establishment of the cemetery on the condition that Black people could be buried there. The name given to the cemetery was chosen to show unity with the anti-slavery Northern forces during the Civil War. Abiathar and Norrie Newton had donation land claims just north and west of the cemetery and during the first few years there were many Newtons burried there, leading some to start calling it the "Newton Cemetery."
Reuben died in 1873 and both he and his wife, Mary Jane, some of their children, and Mary Jane's second husband, Alfred Drake, are buried in Mt. Union Cemetery.
Long after Reuben died, the Shipley farm was owned by the Wheeler family who built a large home on the farm. Mrs. Minnie Gray Wheeler later sold more acreage to the Cemetery Association to meet the growing needs of the cemetery. That purchase brought Mount Union Cemetery it to its present size of 6.7 acres.
Historic Topic: Pioneer
Group Responsible for placement: Other
Marker Type: City
Region: Willamette Valley
County: Benton
Web link to additional information: [Web Link]
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Mercury, POPs, pesticides, and hazardous and other wastes are negatively impacting soil biodiversity, which can affect food security.
Collaboration on plastics, e-waste, pesticides and pollinators, illegal trade, the sharing of monitoring data and scientific research, and shared communications and messaging could benefit both the biodiversity and chemicals and waste worlds.
The Secretariats of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions and the Minamata Convention on Mercury published a study inspired by the ongoing discussions on a post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The report highlights interlinkages between the work of the global chemicals and waste conventions and conventions related to biodiversity, with the aim of contributing to the refinement and implementation of a potential 2030 target on pollution.The study titled, 'Interlinkages between the chemicals and waste multilateral environmental agreements and biodiversity: Key Insights,' seeks to enable the four chemicals and waste conventions to contribute to discussions on and implementation of the post-2020 biodiversity framework and the future work of biodiversity-related instruments.
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Q: Unable to use DragControls I am a beginner with three.js and I was trying to implement a feature where one must be able to drag a 3d model. I came across DragControl in this process and I am not able to use it in my code.
when I use new DragControls(objects, camera, renderer.domElement) I get this error
capture.js:9 Uncaught ReferenceError: DragControls is not defined
    at capture.js:9
and when i use the new THREE.DragControls(objects, camera, renderer.domElement) I get This error
Uncaught TypeError: THREE.DragControls is not a constructor
How can I solve this issue?
My complete code is as follows:

var scene = new THREE.Scene();
var camera = new THREE.PerspectiveCamera( 75, window.innerWidth / window.innerHeight, 0.1, 1000 );

var renderer = new THREE.WebGLRenderer();
renderer.setSize( window.innerWidth, window.innerHeight );
renderer.setClearColor( 0xff0000, .5 );

DragControls.install({THREE: THREE});
var controls = new DragControls( object, camera, renderer.domElement );
document.body.appendChild( renderer.domElement );

var light1 = new THREE.AmbientLight( 0xffffff );
light1.position.set(0, -70, 100).normalize();
scene.add(light1);
var light2 = new THREE.AmbientLight( 0xffffff );
light2.position.set(0, 70, 100).normalize();
scene.add(light2);

var geometry = new THREE.BoxGeometry();
var material = new THREE.MeshBasicMaterial( { color: 0x00ff00 } );
var cube = new THREE.Mesh( geometry, material );
scene.add( cube );

camera.position.z = 25;
var object
controls.addEventListener( 'dragstart', function ( event ) {

 event.object.material.emissive.set( 0xaaaaaa );

} );

controls.addEventListener( 'dragend', function ( event ) {

 event.object.material.emissive.set( 0x000000 );

} );
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <meta charset="utf-8" />
    <title>Locate the user</title>
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,
    user-scalable=no, initial-scale=1, maximum-scale=1, user-scalable=0" />
    <meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="yes" />
    <meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-status-bar-style" content="black-translucent" />

    <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.4.1/jquery.min.js"></script>

    <script src="js/three.min.js"></script>
    <script src="js/GLTFLoader.js"></script>

    <script src="js/drag-controls.js"></script>

    <style>
  body { margin: 0; }
  canvas { display: block; }
 </style>

</head>
<body>

<script src="js/capture.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

A: Here is an updated version of your code. There were some conceptual issues in your code.

*

*It seems you were mixing module vs non-module imports. The live example uses traditional global scripts (and not ES6 imports).

*You did not render your scene once. The code has now an animation loop.

*You added instances of AmbientLight and configured a position which is not necessary.

*The lights have no effect anyway since you use MeshBasicMaterial which is an unlit material (meaning it does not react on lights).

*You have created DragControls which object has first parameter which is an undefined variable in your code. Besides, the ctor only accepts an array and not single objects.

var scene = new THREE.Scene();
var camera = new THREE.PerspectiveCamera( 75, window.innerWidth / window.innerHeight, 0.01, 10 );
camera.position.z = 5;

var renderer = new THREE.WebGLRenderer();
renderer.setSize( window.innerWidth, window.innerHeight );
renderer.setClearColor( 0xff0000, .5 );

var geometry = new THREE.BoxGeometry();
var material = new THREE.MeshBasicMaterial( { color: 0x00ff00 } );
var cube = new THREE.Mesh( geometry, material );
scene.add( cube );

var controls = new THREE.DragControls( [ cube ], camera, renderer.domElement );
document.body.appendChild( renderer.domElement );

controls.addEventListener( 'dragstart', function ( event ) {

 event.object.material.color.set( 0xaaaaaa );

} );

controls.addEventListener( 'dragend', function ( event ) {

 event.object.material.color.set( 0x000000 );

} );

animate();

function animate() {

  requestAnimationFrame( animate );
  renderer.render( scene, camera );

}
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/three@0.115/build/three.js"></script>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/three@0.115/examples/js/controls/DragControls.js"></script>


A 360°-gigapixel image in the sanctuary of the church 'Mariä Verkundigung' also called 'Jesuitenkirche' in Mindelheim.
The church was built in the 13th century. In the meantime it was several times rebuilt.
I thank for the permission to create and publisch this picture the katholischen Kirchengemeinde Mindelheim.


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1st International University Theatre Festival in Quezon City
IUTA Philippine Center 06.10.2011
THE International University Theatre Association (IUTA) Philippine Center will host the First International University Theatre Association Festival/Conference/Workshop that will enable local theatre teachers from 17 regions to have an interaction and sharing of practices in the teaching of theatre with their counterparts and peers from various universities around the world.
Anchored on the theme: "Strengthening University Theatre: Cultural Traditions Enriching Contemporary Theatre," the event will be held on July 18 to 20 at Miriam College, the official venue. It will consist of dialogue, workshops, demonstrations, round-table discussions and performances.
Established in 1994 at the University de Liege, IUTA aims to develop and promotes theatre training, creation and theoretical and practical research. The association has members in over 50 countries including the Philippines. Heading the IUTA Philippine Center, Arsenio "Nick" Lizaso is the project executive director of the event.
This is the most prestigious event that will not only bring honor and prestige to the Philippines but will also greatly benefit Filipino teachers in terms of exposure to new knowledge and best global practices in the field of theater arts as well. "Echoing the message of Jessica Kaahwa of Uganda for World Theatre Day in March, the interactions between our university-based theatre organizations and the foreign theatre experts show that theatre could, indeed, bridge divides," Lizaso says.
At the same time, Lizaso thinks that the Theatre Festival will underscore the role of theatre in teacher development. "I have always believed that teachers can employ theatrical skills to make them more effective in the classroom, whatever the subject," said Lizaso.
"This kind of interactions with foreign professors will help contribute to the enhancement of the quality of Philippine education through teacher development," he added.
Lizaso further announced that so far 18 foreign delegates from IUTA have already signified their intention to participate. Invitations have already been sent to State Colleges all over the Philippines. With the strong endorsement from the Commission on Higher Education, Lizaso is confident of a robust attendance from local educational institutions.
For school-based theater organizations interested in joining the Festival, contact the IUTA Philippine Center office at 621-9467.
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// ASM: a very small and fast Java bytecode manipulation framework
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// CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
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package nginx.clojure.asm.commons;

import nginx.clojure.asm.ClassVisitor;
import nginx.clojure.asm.MethodVisitor;
import nginx.clojure.asm.Opcodes;

/**
 * A {@link ClassVisitor} that merges <clinit> methods into a single one. All the existing
 * <clinit> methods are renamed, and a new one is created, which calls all the renamed
 * methods.
 *
 * @author Eric Bruneton
 */
public class StaticInitMerger extends ClassVisitor {

  /** The internal name of the visited class. */
  private String owner;

  /** The prefix to use to rename the existing <clinit> methods. */
  private final String renamedClinitMethodPrefix;

  /** The number of <clinit> methods visited so far. */
  private int numClinitMethods;

  /** The MethodVisitor for the merged <clinit> method. */
  private MethodVisitor mergedClinitVisitor;

  /**
   * Constructs a new {@link StaticInitMerger}. <i>Subclasses must not use this constructor</i>.
   * Instead, they must use the {@link #StaticInitMerger(int, String, ClassVisitor)} version.
   *
   * @param prefix the prefix to use to rename the existing <clinit> methods.
   * @param classVisitor the class visitor to which this visitor must delegate method calls. May be
   *     null.
   */
  public StaticInitMerger(final String prefix, final ClassVisitor classVisitor) {
    this(/* latest api = */ Opcodes.ASM7, prefix, classVisitor);
  }

  /**
   * Constructs a new {@link StaticInitMerger}.
   *
   * @param api the ASM API version implemented by this visitor. Must be one of {@link
   *     Opcodes#ASM4}, {@link Opcodes#ASM5} or {@link Opcodes#ASM6}.
   * @param prefix the prefix to use to rename the existing <clinit> methods.
   * @param classVisitor the class visitor to which this visitor must delegate method calls. May be
   *     null.
   */
  protected StaticInitMerger(final int api, final String prefix, final ClassVisitor classVisitor) {
    super(api, classVisitor);
    this.renamedClinitMethodPrefix = prefix;
  }

  @Override
  public void visit(
      final int version,
      final int access,
      final String name,
      final String signature,
      final String superName,
      final String[] interfaces) {
    super.visit(version, access, name, signature, superName, interfaces);
    this.owner = name;
  }

  @Override
  public MethodVisitor visitMethod(
      final int access,
      final String name,
      final String descriptor,
      final String signature,
      final String[] exceptions) {
    MethodVisitor methodVisitor;
    if ("<clinit>".equals(name)) {
      int newAccess = Opcodes.ACC_PRIVATE + Opcodes.ACC_STATIC;
      String newName = renamedClinitMethodPrefix + numClinitMethods++;
      methodVisitor = super.visitMethod(newAccess, newName, descriptor, signature, exceptions);

      if (mergedClinitVisitor == null) {
        mergedClinitVisitor = super.visitMethod(newAccess, name, descriptor, null, null);
      }
      mergedClinitVisitor.visitMethodInsn(Opcodes.INVOKESTATIC, owner, newName, descriptor, false);
    } else {
      methodVisitor = super.visitMethod(access, name, descriptor, signature, exceptions);
    }
    return methodVisitor;
  }

  @Override
  public void visitEnd() {
    if (mergedClinitVisitor != null) {
      mergedClinitVisitor.visitInsn(Opcodes.RETURN);
      mergedClinitVisitor.visitMaxs(0, 0);
    }
    super.visitEnd();
  }
}

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Booking Bette Midler
To book Bette Midler or another Adult Contemporary for your private party, corporate event, fundraiser or other function, please fill out our Artist Request Form to quickly connect with one of our Booking Agents.
The staff of Headline Booking Group will work with you to produce a memorable event. Get started now by filling out our no-obligation Artist Request Form and we will work with you to book Bette Midler or another Adult Contemporary for your event.
Bette Midler's Biography
Bold and funny, Bette Midler is the quintessential entertainer a singer, a dancer, a comedienne, and a dramatic actress. After studying drama at the University of Hawaii, she was hired as an extra on the film adaptation of James Michener's novel Hawaii (1965). Saving up her earnings, Midler moved to New York City where she made her stage debut in Fiddler on the Roof in 1966.
Her album The Divine Miss M (1974) won Midler a Grammy Award as Best New Artist, and the same year she received a Tony Award for her record-breaking Broadway show. Her dramatic performance in the film The Rose (1979) earned her an Oscar nomination, and she has since enjoyed considerable commercial success in a string of films including Outrageous Fortune (1987), Big Business (1988), Scenes from a Mall (1991), The First Wives Club (1996), and Get Bruce (1999).
Midler's latest recording was an album of holiday songs, Cool Yule, released in 2006. The album was nominated for a Grammy in 2007. The next year, she announced that she reached a deal with the entertainment promotion company AEG Live to become the resident artist, at the famed Las Vegas hotel and casino Caesar's Palace. Her show, 'Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On' started its run in February 2008.
Midler founded the New York Restoration Project in 1995. The non-profit organization helps revitalize green spaces in low income neighborhoods of New York City.
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These portable power twin packs are a real bargain; at this price you could buy a bunch and give them away as gifts. With 2200mAh of power each, our rechargeable batteries can fully recharge most cell phones. They are perfect for charging your smartphones, MP3 players, cameras, tablets and most mobile devices.


After picking wedding dresses Lancaster from the dress maker, there are many things you don't want to happen to it before or during the wedding. The problem is some of these things happen so the best thing is to be prepared. When you are too careful, it is the time you start causing the messes. In this post, we will look at some quick solutions you can use to fix fashion disasters.
Ink spots can be disastrous on wedding dresses Lancaster especially when considering your dress is white in color. At times, when signing your love note or writing something, you may slip, leaving ink spots on your dress. This is common but the good news is it is not the end of the world. There are swift fixes to an ink spot. Apply some hair spray to a cotton swab then use the swab to rub over the stain, lightly. At times, the quick fix may not remove the stain completely but it will certainly mask the spot.
Tears, sweat or anything watery can leave a water mark on wedding dresses Lancaster. The first thing you need to do is blot any wet spot with a dry towel. This will soak excess moisture. You can then run a hand steamer over the wet spot to lift out the water. As a side note, when dealing with water marks, avoid using your hair dryer as it may spread the mark. Additionally, ask your bridal salon about using irons and steamers on the wedding dresses Lancaster when picking up your gown.
On your wedding, many people will be kissing and hugging you. There is a good chance you will end up with makeup on your dress. When this happens, don't rub the makeup. The quick fix for such problems on wedding dresses Lancaster is to press some club soda on the spot then sprinkle some salt on top to soak the moisture. Wait for it to dry and if there is still a stain left, use talc or white chalk to mask it.
Food can ruin the white on wedding dresses Lancaster. The solution is to dip a Q-tip in a powder of talcum or cornstarch and apply it gently on to the oil stain. This will absorb the oil. Wait for the spot to dry then dust the powder with a clean towel.
You may prick your finger and touch your dress or have a nose bleed. If there is a blood spot on your dress, the best solution is to use saliva to wet a Q-tip then rub the spot with it. Do this before the blood dries.
The above tips will help deal with common problems that may stain wedding dresses Lancaster. Though some solutions will only mask the problem, they can save the day. All in all, the important thing to do is avoid things that may ruin your dress. This does not, however, mean that you don't have fun.


Kawaii – And we're off….
Japan does "cute" or "kawaii" extremely well. Shops selling everything from gifts to clothes to food are filled with exquisite pieces each beautifully presented and then packaged even more perfectly on purchase. It's probably fair to say that in a lot of shops I wasn't entirely sure if I was looking at sweets, other food stuffs, soaps or some other trinket but this didn't stop my admiration nor indeed the amount of business the stores were doing (presumably the local customers were a bit more clued up on what they were actually buying).
Unsurprisingly, we saw a number of Hello Kitty shops. But we also saw other cartoon characters such as Snoopy on everything from sushi and rice dishes to 3D latte art works. This then begged the question of whether you could bring yourself to spoil any of these "works of art" by actually eating or drinking any of them or would you just admire them until they went off?
Probably our most full on kawaii experience was on our first day in Japan where we decided to take lunch in the Kawaii Monster Café just off Takeshita street in Tokyo's Harajuku district (Tokyo's fashionista district). I guess the clue was in the title but at that time, we weren't fully au fait with this part of Japanese culture. The restaurant was totally zany with lurid and clashing colours everywhere and I mean everywhere from the decor and the waiting staff to the food itself. Blue noodles anyone? Only in Japan!
But it's not just in shops that you see cute things. Just while walking along the street, you come across ordinary signposts which are adorned with little cute cats (the Japanese seem slightly obsessed with cats and even have cat cafés where you can go and stroke a cat while sipping your cappuccino!). If you look down while you are walking, you can even spot the odd manhole cover which has had the kawaii make over. In fact as you start looking around, you realise that the cute stuff is pretty much everywhere. I guess plain is boring and the Japanese don't seem to do boring.
The Japanese obsession with gachapon (capsule toys) is also a strange one to the outsider. Toys typically range in price from ¥100 to ¥500 (70p to £3.50) and it's not just children who buy these little toys, far from it. These machines can be found all round the country, especially in Tokyo where there are many shops dedicated entirely to gachapon dispensing machines. It's quite an odd phenomenon to say the least and personally, I find it quite hard to see what their draw is. But it's there and it's big. And then there's the population's keen interest in animé and manga (Japanese comics) (and even "adult manga" which slightly blows the mind). All this seems slightly at odds with a society which has such traditional and even old fashioned principles at the root of its daily life. But it's these odd contradictions which somehow all mesh together seamlessly to form this fascinating country.