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Thrive Project in London: Hear from our class of 2019
Tom Keogh revealed all he's learnt on the 2019 programme.
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Tom Keogh and Maxine Hyde share all they've learned so far…
"Certainly not the weather!"
There were many reasons why the Thrive Project's class of 2019 came to London, the seemingly never-ending rain wasn't one of them. Rather the handful of entrepreneurs from some of Ireland's most exciting food and drink start-ups were visiting the city (the Coca-Cola GB headquarters, more precisely) for a two-day strategy workshop.
Fortunately, we got the chance to sit down with two star pupils: Tom Keogh from premium potato crisps and popcorn manufacturer, Keogh's Crisps, and Maxine Hyde of Ballymaloe Foods, producer of the famous "Ballymaloe Relish" and much more. The pair discussed not only what had been happening in London, but also everything they'd experienced since the 2019 Thrive Project – a six-month leadership programme co-created by Coca-Cola and Enterprise Ireland – began. This, of course, included an inspiring trip to our global headquarters in Atlanta…
Maxine brought some Ballymaloe Foods products with her across the Irish Sea.
"It was an incredible two days in Atlanta," revealed Maxine. "As smaller companies, having the opportunity to sit in front of these amazingly successful people talking about how Coca Cola does things offered huge learnings."
"We had exposure to people that are probably the best in their field", added Tom. "As Maxine said, to get their input on the challenges we're facing was hugely valuable. The little insights they shared about how they actually work on a day-to-day basis was really great."
But it wasn't all workshops and meeting rooms – the class also enjoyed a day out at the famous 'World of Coca-Cola' attraction. "It's like Disneyland for drinks".
Reaching the London leg of the trip means that this year's class has neared the end of its six-month journey. But that didn't mean there wasn't much still to be learned…
The London trip focused on the process of incepting and successfully launching new products. Over the course of two days, the entrepreneurs engaged with a number of experts across the Coca-Cola GB team, from brand to marketing, and packaging to sales.
"The work on future consumer mindset, how Coca-Cola is actually tailoring its communications to suit the future consumer, was great. There's an absolute dedication to consumer insights," said Tom. "I think what I see with a lot of food companies, and maybe with more manufacturing companies, is that it starts with the product. You establish a product and then figure out how to sell it. Whereas at Coca-Cola everything starts with the consumer. It's a real science."
Tom Keogh's family-run business, Keogh's Crisps, produces premium potato crisps and popcorn.
And his biggest learning from the experience?
"How Coca-Cola simplifies everything. I think businesses at our level are world class at making things over complicated and get really lost in the detail. At Coca-Cola, everything is structured in a way that's very easy to navigate and see exactly where you are."
"I probably learned more about supply chain and production things," explained Maxine. "Those area haven't been my normal focus. So, to be brought through some of those sections was truly interesting."
Just as Tom, Maxine, and the other Thrive Project participants have learned from Coca-Cola throughout the experience, they've also learned a great deal from each other.
"Most of the people on the course are owners or managers," said Maxine. "So, to hear from people from different businesses and role, and to hear how they're doing things differently, was really just so inspiring."
"We're probably learning just as much from each other," said Tom. "Because the Thrive Project is actually an open forum to discuss a lot of business issues and obstacles that you probably wouldn't discuss on a day-to-day basis."
2020 is just around the corner. Of course, that means Tom and Maxine will soon be celebrating their Thrive Project graduation. But, more importantly, it means that they're both now thinking about the year ahead. The good news is they've now been left with a lot more to think about…
The class of 2019 got to visit Fruit Towers, Innocent Drinks' HQ.
"Our next move will be to put more processes in place," stated Maxine. "Like, for example, brand planning and how we run our social media. It's about bringing ourselves up from a small company to trying to be a little more professional."
Tom's priorities, however, are slightly further afield: "A focus on export markets, for us. It's evident that Coca Cola wouldn't be what it is today if it hadn't actually got out there and sold itself overseas. The world is a huge place, and where we come from, Ireland, is very, very small. But there's definitely an appetite out there for Irish products. Small wins overseas can be massive successes for smaller businesses like ours."
And what about any advice for businesses thinking of applying to the 2020 Thrive Project?
"Make sure you can take the time off to spend on the project," said Tom. "Also definitely look at the stage your business is at. Because there's certain things that will go over the head of small businesses, and things some large business may have seen before."
"I would hugely recommend it," added Maxine. "What I'd probably encourage as well is after you've done your sessions, give yourself the time to reread over what you've learned. Absorb as much as you can!"
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Produced by the distillation of cereals and aromatized with juniper berries and other essences, it is one of the most used spirits for the creation of cocktails
The history of great spirits is always rich of episodes and it is pretty difficult to tell history from legend. Gin is no exception. The history of gin originated in Netherlands. The story goes that a Dutch pharmacist, Sylvius Franciscus, physician and teacher at the University of Leiden, experimented in the seventeenth century a remedy for stomach and kidneys diseases by using alcohol of grain and juniper berries (juniperus communis). That is how the recipe of Jenever was invented, and later it will become "gin". In Great Britain it is said that in the seventeenth century they produced "Geneva", by using barley and other cereals blended with juniper berries. As already said, Jenever was intended as a therapeutic remedy that, by using the characteristics of alcohol as well as of juniper berries, could be used as a digestive beverage as well as a remedy for kidneys.
This remedy was very successful in Netherlands and later it also arrived in England. In the beginning English imported huge quantity of gin, however they did not just drink it, indeed they also contributed to the evolution and to the development of the beverage that, in the meantime, lost its characteristics of remedy and was mainly used as an alcoholic beverage. In the beginning for the production of gin was used essential oil of juniper berries infused in alcohol. They were English that subsequently infused juniper berries directly with alcohol, as well as coriander berries, orange peel and other vegetal in order to smooth its aroma and its taste. This is how English gin was born, different from its Dutch progenitor: "London dry gin".
Gin rapidly became a very popular liquor, however the continuous increase of consumptions was suddenly stopped by the time it was promulgated a law, the so called "Gin Act", which limited the selling of gin and imposed a high tax on the beverage, with the result of lowering the spreading in favor of cheaper beverages such as tea. This law, whose purpose was to lower the production and consumption of Geneva, did not obtain the results they hoped, and just like in the United States of America during prohibitionism, in the beginning both production and consumption in England decreased, but this was just a temporary effect. Indeed, the law favored clandestine production and gave a strong impulse to the imports from France and Netherlands, in particular from the city of Schidam, name still used today by English to refer to Dutch gin. The "Gin Act" was abrogated in 1742 with the purpose of limiting smuggling and clandestinity, however the result was an increase in consumption. The law called "Gin Act" did not obtain the results they hoped, however it was not useless, in fact it was thanks to this law, especially after it was abrogated and gin was controlled by the revenue bureau, started a competition among producers with the result of increasing the quality level of the product. Slowly the evolution of distillation techniques improved the product up to nowadays. Currently there are two different techniques used for the production of gin. In Netherlands is used the method of distillation of cereal alcohol (barley, corn, rye and others) blended to juniper berries and other aromatic plants. Sometimes the obtained product is redistilled in order to produce "double gin". In Great Britain the base product can be any neutral ethyl alcohol which is subsequently aromatized with juniper berries, coriander (coriandrum sativum) and other aromatic herbs as well as anise and fennel seeds, lemon and orange peel, licorice roots, angelica, iris, cardamom, cumin and almonds. This aromatized liquor is subsequently distilled: the final product will be "London dry gin".
Gin is rarely aged, however for its aging are used oak casks which give the beverage a slightly golden color and it named as "golden gin". Moreover, there is another method used for the production of gin by adding aromatic and essential oils produced by industrial processes to neutral alcohol: a disputable technique which produces a disputable gin. Despite the events happened in the course of its history, gin is still largely consumed in north Europe and north America, drunk both as an aperitif and plain as corroborant, as well as a main ingredient in many cocktails and long drinks.
Types of Gin
The base of gin is a distilled liquor from cereals, such as corn, and juniper berries, coriander seeds and other aromatic herbs, it basically is a colorless product with about 43-45% of alcohol by volume. The most common and popular gins are the ones from England with a characteristic dry taste. Dutch gins, produced with the "pot still", are richer, more aromatic and structured than the ones from England. As opposed to other styles, Dutch gins are aged from one to three years in oak casks and have a pale golden color. In Italy it is produced a gin by using the best juniper berries from the Mediterranean and producers claim its characteristics are similar to the beverage produced by monks of Alverna, near Arezzo, in the thirteenth century.
Juniper berries: the main ingredient for the production of gin
There are many types of gin. The "classic" London dry gin, colorless, dry, aromatic, can also be produced as "premium" with a higher alcohol by volume. "Old Tom gin", colorless and produced in England, sweetened with a little of sugar or sugar syrup, was very popular in England during the eighteenth century. It seems its name derives from the first automatic beverage dispensing machine installed in some English pubs in the 1700's. It seems that after having inserted a penny in the mouth of the cat, a gin shot was served by a bartender through a pipe directly to the mouth of the client.
Plymouth gin, colorless, dry, with a very intense aroma and characteristic nuances of roots, must be produced in the area of Plymouth, England, from which it also takes its name. Plymouth gin has a long history, it was born in 1793, and it is still produced in the most ancient and still working distillery. Plymouth gin, with its characteristic aroma, was used for cocktails since 1896 and was used for the original Dry Martini mentioned in many recipes of that time. Plymouth gin is round and aromatic with a taste characterized by juniper and with clean and elegant nuances of coriander, orange and lemon peel, however it is a combination of Old Tom gin and London gin. Among other types or gin are included Jenever gin, produced in Netherlands and aged in the characteristic earthenware bottles; Sloe gin, with its violet color, aromatized with wild plums macerated in the product, then filtered and slightly sweetened; Pink gin, aromatized with Angostura; Orange gin and Lemon gin, colorless and aromatized with essences of citrus fruits.
Production of Gin
There are many methods for the production of gin, however European directives only recognizes two of them: the one produced from distillation and the one produced by aromatizing alcohol. Gin can be produced with three different techniques, distillation, percolation and maceration, and each one of them allow the production of a beverage having different characteristics and qualities. The preparation of a liquor can appear as simple when compared to the production of a brandy, despite the fact the chemical industry produces extracts used by many companies (concentrated substances and active principles) many distilleries produce the vegetal essences themselves.
In the preparation of gin, the sugar used is colorless and has no iron traces, water is neutral with no organoleptic quality and demineralized, fruit juice is produced and processed when it is still fresh. Distillation is the operation that allows the separation, by processing a fermented must, of the alcohol utilizing the different boiling temperatures of the many components. There are two distillation techniques: continuous and batch. Continuous distillation is done by using stills that allow a continuous processing of the raw matters. Batch distillation is done by using traditional stills, where the liquid produced by one still is put into another and redistilled. This process produces a higher alcohol by volume and a more pure product; in fact the first distillation produces a liquor with an alcohol by volume of 28-30%, whereas in the second distillation the alcohol by volume can be as high as 75-85%.
Distillation is not a simple task, it should be considered that must is made of many substances, including alcohol, esters and other volatile substances, each one having a different boiling temperature and not all of them have good characteristics for the production of a good brandy. For this reason during the distillation process are usually considered three different phases where three different products are obtained: head, heart and tail. During the first and last phase, the less noble substances are being transported by the evaporating alcohol and considered as "spoiling" and unpleasing, therefore they are eliminated. The three parts are not clearly distinguishable one from each other: only a master and expert distiller, by using proper instruments, knows when the distilled liquid coming out from the still can be considered as good and suited for commercialization.
The preparation of gin consists in a solution of water, alcohol, juniper berries and other aromatic substances, put in the still, left to settle at a temperature of 40-50° C (104-122° F) for three days, therefore the distillation process is done. Ethyl alcohol, during its evaporation, transports aromatic components of herbs. Percolation consist in the preparation of a large tank, similar to a giant moka coffee pot, whose bottom is filled with hydroalcoholic solution and in the center is put a basket filled with herbs and aromatic substances, just over the solution. The process starts by increasing the temperature of the hydroalcoholic solution at 50-60° C (122-140° F): vapors, by raising up, pass through the herbs while extracting the aromatic substances which fall down and get mixed to the hydroalcoholic solution. This process lasts for about two days and at the end the aromatic hydroalcoholic solution is drawn from the tank.
The maceration process is used in case a higher quantity of aromatic essences is to be extracted from herbs or roots. The efficiency of this process depends on the fact aromatic substances are in direct contact with the solvent solution: in a tank is put the hydroalcoholic solution and all the aromatic herbs, at a temperature of 45-50° C (113-122° F) for about two weeks. Among the many methods used for the production of gin, the most important one is distillation, used for London dry gin and Plymouth gin. The other method, less used, is the aromatization of alcohol, technically known as compounding, and gins produced in this way have a predominant aroma of juniper. In this method alcohol has a fundamental importance: it must be particularly neutral with a volume of at least 96%.
Gin is now mainly used as a base ingredient for cocktails, including Negroni, invented in the 1920's when count Negroni suggested this recipe to barman Luigi Scarselli, it is made of red vermouth, bitter Campari and dry gin. Very famous is also Martini cocktail, mainly known for having being one of the most preferred cocktails of writer Ernest Hemingway, who liked it so dry that he excluded all the other ingredients and left just the base: gin. The recipe of Martini cocktail is dry gin, dry vermouth and a green olive.
In order to taste a distilled beverage it is required a tranquil environment, with no noises and not influenced by extraneous smells; a proper glass, preferably a tulip shaped glass, clean and odorless, some water low in salts. In case the tasting is about many distilled beverages, the most delicate one will be the first one to be tasted.
Pour the beverage in the glass and smell it while trying to have a first impression. It should be remembered that smelling a substance for a prolonged time has an "anesthetizing" effect on the olfactory bulb, as our sense organs tend to ignore a smell which was perceived for a very long time
Cover the glass with the palm of the hand and hold the glass between the middle finger and the annular finger of the other hand, slowly rotate the glass as much as it is necessary to slightly shake the beverage, uncover the glass and smell again. This operation is useful for the perception of other delicate aromas
Dilute the beverage with little of water in order to allow other aromas to emerge to the opening of the glass. Add as much water as the beverage contained in the glass. Repeat the process until the last olfactory perceptions are being perceived
Take a little sip of the liquor while making sure the tongue is perfectly in contact with the beverage in order to better appreciate the fundamental flavors; the diluted liquor will be well tolerated by taste buds. Swallow while trying to analyze the many gustatory nuances and their persistence in the mouth, that is the quantity of time in which flavors can be perceived
In the beginning it will not be easy to distinguish aromas and flavors, however with the right practice and training it will be possible to recognize, isolate and distinguish the many organoleptic sensations.
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3 Franciacorta Cuvée Annamaria Clementi 1996, Ca' del Bosco (Italy)
4 Château Laroque Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classè 1998 (France)
5 Capo di Stato 1998, Conte Loredan Gasparin (Italy)
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8 Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Kolbenhof 2002, Hofstätter (Italy)
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11 Margaux 2000, Ségla (France)
12 Barolo Brunate 1999, Enzo Boglietti (Italy)
13 Riesling Adelaide Hills 2001, Nephente (Australia)
14 Pinot Noir 1998, Mountadam (Australia)
15 Turriga 1998, Argiolas (Italy)
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The Canalside Health Care Centre, Bingley was completed in 2009 under a regional healthcare LIFT initiative. The building centralised existing services within the Bingley area including Bingley Hosptial, Keighley Hospital & 2 GP surgeries with the new accommodation including a Pharmacy, Community Café, Physiotherapy suite, Minor Surgery Theatre, Child Therapy rooms, Counselling facilities and administrative offices for the NHS Trust.
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package org.apache.pulsar.client.impl;

import com.google.common.collect.Lists;
import java.net.InetSocketAddress;
import java.net.URI;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.concurrent.CompletableFuture;

import org.apache.commons.lang3.tuple.Pair;
import org.apache.pulsar.client.api.PulsarClientException;
import org.apache.pulsar.client.impl.conf.ClientConfigurationData;
import org.apache.pulsar.common.lookup.data.LookupData;
import org.apache.pulsar.common.naming.TopicName;
import org.apache.pulsar.common.naming.NamespaceName;
import org.apache.pulsar.common.partition.PartitionedTopicMetadata;
import org.apache.pulsar.common.util.FutureUtil;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

import io.netty.channel.EventLoopGroup;

class HttpLookupService implements LookupService {

    private final HttpClient httpClient;
    private final boolean useTls;
    private static final String BasePath = "lookup/v2/destination/";

    public HttpLookupService(ClientConfigurationData conf, EventLoopGroup eventLoopGroup)
            throws PulsarClientException {
        this.httpClient = new HttpClient(conf.getServiceUrl(), conf.getAuthentication(),
                eventLoopGroup, conf.isTlsAllowInsecureConnection(), conf.getTlsTrustCertsFilePath());
        this.useTls = conf.isUseTls();
    }

    /**
     * Calls http-lookup api to find broker-service address which can serve a given topic.
     *
     * @param topicName topic-name
     * @return broker-socket-address that serves given topic
     */
    @SuppressWarnings("deprecation")
    public CompletableFuture<Pair<InetSocketAddress, InetSocketAddress>> getBroker(TopicName topicName) {
        return httpClient.get(BasePath + topicName.getLookupName(), LookupData.class).thenCompose(lookupData -> {
            // Convert LookupData into as SocketAddress, handling exceptions
        	URI uri = null;
            try {
                if (useTls) {
                    uri = new URI(lookupData.getBrokerUrlTls());
                } else {
                    String serviceUrl = lookupData.getBrokerUrl();
                    if (serviceUrl == null) {
                        serviceUrl = lookupData.getNativeUrl();
                    }
                    uri = new URI(serviceUrl);
                }

                InetSocketAddress brokerAddress = InetSocketAddress.createUnresolved(uri.getHost(), uri.getPort());
                return CompletableFuture.completedFuture(Pair.of(brokerAddress, brokerAddress));
            } catch (Exception e) {
                // Failed to parse url
            	log.warn("[{}] Lookup Failed due to invalid url {}, {}", topicName, uri, e.getMessage());
                return FutureUtil.failedFuture(e);
            }
        });
    }

    public CompletableFuture<PartitionedTopicMetadata> getPartitionedTopicMetadata(TopicName topicName) {
    	return httpClient.get(String.format("admin/%s/partitions", topicName.getLookupName()),
                PartitionedTopicMetadata.class);
    }

    public String getServiceUrl() {
    	return httpClient.url.toString();
    }

    @Override
    public CompletableFuture<List<String>> getTopicsUnderNamespace(NamespaceName namespace) {
        CompletableFuture<List<String>> future = new CompletableFuture<>();
        httpClient
            .get(String.format("admin/namespaces/%s/destinations", namespace), String[].class)
            .thenAccept(topics -> {
                List<String> result = Lists.newArrayList();
                // do not keep partition part of topic name
                Arrays.asList(topics).forEach(topic -> {
                    String filtered = TopicName.get(topic).getPartitionedTopicName();
                    if (!result.contains(filtered)) {
                        result.add(filtered);
                    }
                });
                future.complete(result);})
            .exceptionally(ex -> {
                log.warn("Failed to getTopicsUnderNamespace namespace: {}.", namespace, ex.getMessage());
                future.completeExceptionally(ex);
                return null;
            });
        return future;
    }

    @Override
    public void close() throws Exception {
        httpClient.close();
    }

    private static final Logger log = LoggerFactory.getLogger(HttpLookupService.class);
}

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Are you planning to celebrate the FIFAWorld Cup with your family and Friends?
The Summer seems to be finally here and this week marks the start of Brazil 2014, so why not get your whole family involved and throw a World Cup Party for the Big Match? It's the perfect way to get everyone together, football fanatics or not!
I'm a bit of a control freak, I love making lists, creating Pinterest boards and even putting together good old fashioned scrapbooks of ideas with magazine cuttings so I really am in my element when I have a party to plan!
At first it seems like this is an easy one... Football of course! Then again there may be more to ponder. Would you set the theme as just football in general, or more specific to the FIFA World Cup? What about a Brazilian theme in honor of the host country? Or if your planning a party on the day of the big England game then you incorporate the traditions and food from both England and their opponent. A great way to represent this would be to decorate your party venue in colours to reflect the Flags of the countries playing.
One of the most most important things to think about when party planning is your guests. Are you inviting friends with young children, Will they need space to run around or somewhere to nap? Will they be fussy eaters? Do your guests have any dietary requirements?
Another thing to consider is whether you will be asking your guests to dress up? Or maybe just wear an item of clothing in a certain colour? How will you get them into the party spirit?
Location, location, location... As they say! Now unless you're planning to hold your Big Game celebrations at a more exotic location, it's likely to be in your home. There are still factors to consider about your venue. If your guests have children are are there some areas that are off limits? Are the areas that they will have access to childproofed? Will you be dining outside? The weather is a major decider for this last question as it's not always something that you can plan in advance. It may be worth setting up a gezebo over the food tables just in case of showers even if the forcast is brilliant sunshine, as you can never be sure!
I am always considering how much I spend when shopping, whether that be for everyday groceries or something a bit different. So when party planning I set a budget. If it looks like your budget may be a little stretched then why not ask you guests to each contribute a dish.
To make it fun and interesting why not write down the countries on scraps of paper and ask them to pick one 'lucky dip style? Then they can bring a dish inspired by that country.
So many aspects of a party can be done for not cost at all. If you don't want to splash out on decorations then get the children to make their own bunting or paperchains in world cup colours! It's simple to do and a great creative activity!
Why not incorporate your theme into your food? You could use the colours to create 'flag' kebabs, or even cut sandwiches and burgers into flag shapes! If you don't have time to be that creative there are plenty of ready theme snacks you can buy in the supermarket to complete your food table. Why not Make a Brazilian flag out of limited Edition M&M's or your younger guests football shaped BabyBel?
A party deserves some treats and one treat that always takes me back down memory lane to watching football with my Dad when I was a child is an ice cream coke float! Just pop a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of a glass of coke and finish with a colourful straw!
So simple to make but a treat guaranteed to bring a smile to kids and big kids of all ages!
You can't have a party without entertainment especially for the children, so here are some easy ideas for party entertainment.
Why not invest in a small facepaints kit and get creative by painting World Cup country flags on your guests faces. Even better if you can get an artistic friend to volunteer themselves!
If you have room in the garden (away from the BBQ of course!) why not have a penalty shoot out? A great way of burning of some calories from the food!
Why not download this free Bingo card from the Tesco Living website and play?
Why not lay out some crayons and paints and let the children get creative? The are some great free templates to download here.
I hope I've been able to help you plan your FIFA World Cup Party, Why not check out #BigMatchPlanner on Twitter for further ideas from #CollectveBias?
Oh my. I've not had a coke float in forever and I've never introduced the kids yet....must correct that soon.
There are some fantastic ideas here Jen and you have me hankering after a coke float too!
The feta and beetroot salad looks absolutely delicious.
Really well thought out post. We're not so into football here but I love the idea of making food into flags. Have fun.


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River City Andy Gray episode a tribute to show's 'kindest, bestest, daftest pal'
This coming Monday sees a special episode of River City air paying tribute to Andy Gray, the late legendary actor who starred in Naked Video, City Lights and as beloved character Pete Galloway on the streets of Shieldinch.
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Andy played the popular character of Pete in River City
A special River City episode in honour of the late Andy Gray will pay tribute to the show's 'kindest, bestest, daftest pal'.
The legendary actor sadly passed away aged 61 last January after contracting covid, leaving a huge void in Scotland's entertainment industry and a flurry of wonderful memories of a man who had the ability to 'make everyone in the room feel special'.
Born in Perth, Andy performed iconic comedy roles in the likes of Naked Video and City Lights, while he brought joy to thousands as a near permanent fixture on the panto circuit.
Between 2016 and 2018 he played the role of hugely popular character Pete Galloway in River City, which gave him a chance to showcase his serious acting prowess, particularly with a storyline involving character Pete's bi-polar diagnosis.
Airing this coming Monday (January 17) on BBC Scotland, an emotion-filled episode of the show will see the show's stars and production staff say their farewells as characters mourn the seismic loss of Pete and in turn, the loss of much-loved friend Andy Gray.
In a beautifully constructed piece of television, there are several nods to Andy throughout, including a stirring scene where character Sam becomes the superhero by stepping in to save the memorial with a spontaneous speech about Pete and by proxy, for Andy.
Sam, played by Andy's long-time best friend Grant Stott, addresses the assembled Shieldinch cast while wearing an ill-fitting Batman outfit, an ode to much missed actor.
Speaking to Glasgow Live ahead of Monday's show, Grant said of the moment: "He would have loved that, he was such a massive Batman fan. It was one of the many little nods to Andy in that episode. But they don't get in the way of the story. They're there and they help the episode flow. That's what makes it such a wonderful watch because there's so much of Andy in there."
Grant Stott's character Sam, dressed as Andy's beloved Batman, gives Pete an emotional send off in the show
During that scene Grant's character Sam utters the words: 'He was the kindest, bestest, daftest pal we knew.'
Commenting on the line, Grant said: "He was all of those things, particularly kind, ultimately daft. He was the best friend I had and the best friend anyone could ask for. Andy would have absolutely been humbled by it. I don't think he would have expected that at all.
"That little moment to film was tricky because as much as it was obviously about this character Pete, clearly it was written with Andy in mind. Because my character, Sam, had never met Pete and was just stepping in to save an awkward moment at the memorial, I couldn't really get emotional, I was trying not to because obviously that goes against the storyline. That gave it another challenge.
"The episode was beautiful, on so many levels. The thought and care that's been put into it by the production team at River City, the whole idea they would do that for Andy is just lovely. It just highlights how well thought of Andy was by so many people for them to all pull together and put together that wonderfully written and terrifically performed episode. To give his character a send off like that was lovely.
"He would have been absolutely thrilled, I've no doubt about that."
Andy and Grant's friendship stretches back a number of years and blossomed on stages across the country. It all started with a chance meeting at a bar in Edinburgh in 1998, which Grant admits left him starstruck, having been a huge fan of Andy and his hit performances on screen.
Grant explained: "It was a bar at a place called the Minto Hotel in Edinburgh. We had just finished panto at the King's and we were having a party there. I saw Andy at the bar and I was a fan! I'd watched him in City Lights, Naked Video.
Grant and Andy smiling together in the sunshine
"I went up and the hotel owner Jake introduced me. Within one drink me and Andy were buddies. We even discussed working together over that first drink. First thing we did was have a couple of drinks, talk about working together and laugh. The friendship was formed almost instantly. It set the tone for what was happen to happen over next 20 years or so."
Immediately, a close bond was struck up, both personally and professionally, and in 2013 the duo scooped a prestigious Fringe First award for their performance in the play Kiss Me Honey Honey. Grant says their path to that success all stemmed from Andy showing belief in him.
He added: "The reason I find myself in River City now is because of Andy's kindness and generosity with his time and his talent. Back in 2011 or 12 when we were sitting in the King's in Edinburgh, I told him that I'd always wanted to act, from school, more than being on stages, but it never worked out for me. And he said 'well, I'll do a play with you'.
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"We wanted to work together and we wanted to spend time together - that was the whole reason why we did all these plays and these shows at the Fringe over these years.
"And I said 'you're kidding?! Why would you take a risk? I've never stepped on a stage outside of panto'. He said 'I think you're good, let's do it, let's do the Fringe'. A couple of years later, we sold out the entire run, went on tour, won a Fringe First award. And that was another amazing journey we went on together. For me that was one of the most wonderful gifts he ever gave me. Nobody would have taken a punt on me otherwise back then. And that journey eventually led to River City getting in touch, because of my relationship with Andy.
"I've been so lucky to have a pal like him, opening my eyes and giving me the experiences he gave me."
Andy spent years performing alongside Grant, his close friend Allan Stewart in the likes of Canned Laughter and late Glasgow actor Gerard Kelly in City Lights.
Andy with long time friends Grant Stott and Allan Stewart
However no doubt a particularly sweet moment for Andy was the chance to star alongside his daughter Clare at the pantomime in Edinburgh.
Clare worked alongside the River City team in helping to produce Monday's tribute episode, which she says has left her incredibly touched, and that River City fans will definitely be touched by it too.
Speaking to Glasgow Live, she said: "I've been overwhelmed by the episode, it's so lovely. It has so many nods to my dad and his career. I'm so touched at how much thought has gone into it. It was lovely and means so much to the people who love him. And for the audience as well. It's a lovely thing for them to watch too.
"Everyone at River City has just been so thoughtful and taken care of us in terms of making sure we were happy with the episode.
Andy with daughter Clare
"Because the funeral was small, I think this episode was a way for the River City team to say goodbye. Watching it was so touching because you could see the emotion in all of their faces.
"The River City fans and Pete fans will definitely be very touched by it. It's a way for them to say goodbye to Pete and to my dad."
Clare has previously spoken of seeing her father as a best friend, but, like Grant, she was also in awe of her dad as an actor, a feeling she felt no more so than when she performed with him in panto.
She said: "I'd watched him from the wings since I was a little girl, so to finally get the chance to be part of that, I'm so honoured. Just watching my dad and how skilled he was was just incredible. I was looking at him not just as my dad but as Andy Gray, 'Oh my god I'm on stage with Andy Gray!'"
Andy pictured with a young Clare
Since Andy's passing, dozens have come forward to recount the jokes they shared in his company. He could make people laugh, for sure, but in people's memories it's his warmth that always shines through. For Clare, her dad was simply "a one-off".
"He could make you cry with laughter. He could make your stomach ache because you're laughing so much. He had so many fantastic stories from his life which were hysterical.
"But he was just such a kind person, so thoughtful and had a huge heart.
"He was just a one-off, he really was. And I'm just so proud when people speak to me about him. I'm just so proud that I'm his daughter. I've learnt so many life lessons from my dad that I'll cherish and carry on."
And Grant very much echoes Clare's thoughts - Andy Gray was undeniably a man universally loved.
Andy starred in River City after joining in 2016
He added: "Andy had a gift. And that gift was he could make everybody in the room feel special. If Andy came and sat at your table in the pub, instantly everybody around that table felt he was including them. I hear stories about that all the time.
"He made me feel like I was his best mate within two pints of lager tops."
Monday night's episode will no doubt spark those special memories and great sadness for Andy's loss. Having gone through the tough emotion of filming it and of watching the show back, Grant is certain it's a fitting tribute to his best friend's legacy - and that Andy - to quote one of Sam's most poignant lines for Pete in the episode - would 'be so humbled and so moved'.
Grant said: "Hopefully what everyone will see when the episode airs is that we're all so proud of what we've done. The effort everyone went to, from Martin (series producer) who has come up with the idea to the writers who put together, the way the episode looks and how the set was dressed, the picture of Andy was such a lovely photo of him which summed him up.
The tribute episode to Andy airs on Monday (Image: Alan Peebles/BBC)
"The detail that's in the episode underlines how much of a team effort it was which underlines how highly thought of Andy was by everyone who worked with him on River City.
"These episodes don't get made all the time and it's a testament to Andy's character and the love people had for him as a person. That for me is what the standout tribute is, because it's been done for him.
"He'd be absolutely thrilled."
The episode will be screened on Monday 17 January, BBC Scotland HD, 10.00-11.00pm and on Tuesday 18 January, BBC One Scotland HD, 7.00-8.00pm.
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Juaneco y su Combo – The Birth of Jungle Cumbia
Juaneco y su Combo turned Peruvian music on its head when they broke from tradition and replaced their acoustic instruments with electric ones in 1970. Their first recordings remain the earliest example of cumbia selvática or cumbia amazónica. This jungle cumbia is different from the cumbia peruana found in the mountains. However, these two styles were thrown into one pot when the term chicha, named after the popular corn drink, was used to describe Peruvian cumbia. Juaneco y su Combo are the pioneers of Amazon cumbia and their original recordings have been reissued courtesy of Brooklyn's The Vital Record. The Birth of Jungle Cumbia compiles Juaneco y su Combo's self-titled 1970 Mini-LP and 1972 debut LP onto one disc.
In 1964 Juan Wong Paredes, the son of a Chinese immigrant, formed Juaneco y su Conjunto, an acoustic band from Pucallpa that played a number of musical styles made popular in the Amazon during the earlier half of the 20th century. When his son, Juaneco Jr., returned from military service in 1965, he spoke to his father about changing the direction of the group after spending time in Lima. Juaneco Jr. proposed going electric and the pair agreed as they bought amps and electric guitars as well as a Farfisa electric organ. The band changed their name to Juaneco y su Combo with Juaneco Sr. becoming the band's manager. The new lineup consisted of Juaneco Jr. on organ, Noé Fachín Mori on lead guitar, Walter Domínguez Oñate on bass, Wigberto Murrieta Bardales on rhythm guitar, Rosendo Hidalgo Torres on timbal, Juvencio Pinchi Sangama on congas, Jairo Aguilar Tejada on bongo and Wilindoro Casique Flores on the güiro.
While Juaneco y su Combo's tracks have popped up on psychedelic Peruvian collections, this is the first time these versions have been released internationally. This unadulterated slice of jungle cumbia is an essential listen for anyone who appreciates groundbreaking, rhythmic music. Recorded by the Lima-based IMSA label, these 18 tracks are raw and full of gritty integrity. The Birth of Jungle Cumbia features the group in their most exciting form. These recordings reveal a band full of ideas. Noé Fachín Mori's guitar work shines as he directs the compositions with his fluid, melodic riffs. His influence on the group was unmeasurable but when tragedy struck the group, everything about Juaneco y su Combo changed.
In 1977, five of the nine band members, including Mori, were tragically killed in a plane crash on the way home from a gig. The surviving members reconstructed the band, but the sound changed and the edgy thrill of their early work was lost. Luckily these once forgotten records have been resurrected by the Vital Record. Now you can enjoy popular compositions like "Caballito Nocturno" in their finest form. Listen as the guitar swirls inside your brain while the fuzzy Farfisa harmonizes and grooves along with the thumping bass and constant percussion. Complete with detailed liner notes penned by Amazon Historian James Matos Tuesta, the Vital Record demonstrates a thirst for sharing knowledge, putting each composition into context with comprehensive information. The Birth of Jungle Cumbia is a must-have compilation of some of the most exciting music to ever come out of the Amazon. Get your ears on it.
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Attorney/Author
Thomas James (more formally, Thomas B. James; less formally, Tom James) is the founder and owner of the Law Office of Tom James in Cokato, Minnesota. He is also the founder of Echion CLE, an online, nonprofit, legal education provider. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Southwestern University, Thomas James is admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and Minnesota state and federal courts. He is also admitted to practice before the Trademark Trials and Appeals Board (TTAB).
Attorney Thomas James has been practicing law for over 25 years. He has represented clients in copyright, trademark, business, nonprofit organization, and appellate cases. In his spare time, he is a LegalCORPS lawyer providing legal advice and assistance to small businesses, nonprofits and startups. Professional memberships include the American Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association, and others.
The author of E-Commerce Law: The Legal Compliance Handbook for Online Business, Website Law, The History of Custody Law, and other books, Thomas James Minnesota attorney has also written numerous law review articles on copyright, business and other topics. Recent examples include "Copyright Enforcement: Time to Abolish the Pre-Litigation Registration Requirement," Illinois Law Review (2019); "Protecting Copyrights in Professional and Academic Writing" (Pulse, 2020); "Use Tax Nexus: The Illusory Utility of Volume Thresholds," Sales Tax Notes (2019), "Sales and Use Tax Nexus: The Way Forward for Legislation," Mitchell-Hamline Law Journal of Public Policy & Practice (2020), and an Avvo Legal Guide to Starting a Business and 10 Key Points to Cover in an Employment Contract. Cokato attorney Tom James is "The Cokato Copyright Attorney," which is alto the name of a blog he maintains which features news and commentary on developments in copyright and trademark law.
Minnesota attorney Thomas James also provides continuing legal education to attorneys and other legal professionals.


Exclude .svn folders when diffing two directories.
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Are you still arguing about the most famous football clubs to bet on in the United Kingdom? If so, you need to understand about the English Premier League and other football leagues in this country. Many football fans will never let their football teams down. But they need to accept that the English Premier League has some of the most popular soccer teams in the UK. Here are the essential things you need to discover the most famous football clubs you can bet on in the UK.
Manchester United Football Club
When it comes to the popularity of football clubs in the UK, you cannot doubt Manchester United FC. It is one of the top football teams around the globe. Besides, no football team has replicated the success that Manchester United have had over the years. They have won a couple of trophies that include the English Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup, and others.
When you follow the history of Arsenal, you will understand why this club is famous in the United Kingdom. Arsenal might not have achieved a lot like Manchester United. But it has a large fan-base across the universe. Besides, many die-hard Arsenal supporters are found around the world. From supporting their team to buying Arsenal merchandise, they make this club popular.
You'll Never Walk Alone has become a popular theme around the globe. Anfield is their main stadium where players and fans enjoy football. But they have worked hard over the years to win many trophies and fans. Moreover, they have been in the English Premier League for years, winning many football cups.
Other Popular Football Clubs in the UK
You can find other famous football clubs in the UK, such as Chelsea, Wigan, Manchester City FC, Newcastle United, and Reading where you can gamble and win big. They have a rich history and receive massive support from fans.


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Python Module Reloader
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This library implements a dependency-based module reloader for Python.  Unlike
the builtin `reload()`_ function, this reloader will reload the requested
module *and all other modules that are dependent on that module*.

A detailed discussion of the reloader's implementation is available here:

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The reloader works by tracking dependencies between imported modules.  It must
first be enabled in order to track those dependencies.  The reloader has no
dependency information for modules that were imported before it was enabled or
after it is disabled, so you'll probably want to enable the reloader early in
your application's startup process.

.. code-block:: python

    import reloader
    reloader.enable()

    # Import additional modules
    import module1
    import module2

To manually reload an imported module, pass it to the reloader's ``reload()``
method:

.. code-block:: python

    import example
    reloader.reload(example)

Note that you must pass the module object itself and not a string containing
the module's name.  If you only have the module's name, you can fetch the
module object from the global ``sys.modules`` dictionary:

.. code-block:: python

    reloader.reload(sys.modules['example'])

You can also query a module's dependencies for informational or debugging
purposes:

.. code-block:: python

    reloader.get_dependencies(example)

You can disable the reloader's dependency tracking at any time:

.. code-block:: python

    reloader.disable()

Blacklisting Modules
--------------------

There may be times when you don't want a module and its dependency hierarchy
to be reloaded.  The module might rarely change and be expensive to import.
To support these cases, you can explicitly "blacklist" modules from the
reloading process using the ``blacklist`` argument to ``enable()``.

.. code-block:: python

    reloader.enable(blacklist=['os', 'ConfigParser'])

The blacklist can be any iterable listing the fully-qualified names of modules
that should be ignored.  Note that blacklisted modules will still appear in
the dependency graph for completeness; they will just not be reloaded.

An Interactive Example
----------------------

This example demonstrates how easily the reloader can be used from the
interactive Python interpreter.  Imagine you have the module ``example.py``
open in a text editor, and it contains the following:

.. code-block:: python

    print "I am example.py"

Our interactive session starts like this:

.. code-block:: python

    >>> import reloader
    >>> reloader.enable()
    >>> import example
    I am example.py

Now modify ``example.py`` in your text editor.  You can then reload the
``example`` in your interactive session:

.. code-block:: python

    >>> reloader.reload(example)
    I am the modified example.py

This is a simplistic example that doesn't fully demonstrate the power of the
reloader's dependency-based module tracking, but it hopefully illustrates the
basic usage and utility of the system.

The __reload__() Callback
-------------------------

If a module has a ``__reload__()`` function, it will be called with a copy of
the original module's dictionary after it has been reloaded.  This provides a
convenient mechanism for preserving state between reloads.

Consider a module named ``counts`` that contains the following code:

.. code-block:: python

    COUNTER = 0

The module's ``COUNTER`` variable will be reset to 0 when the module is
reloaded:

.. code-block:: python

    >>> import counts
    >>> counts.COUNTER += 1
    >>> counts.COUNTER
    1
    >>> reloader.reload(counts)
    >>> counts.COUNTER += 1
    1

We can preserve the value of ``COUNTER`` across reloads by adding a
``__reload__()`` function to the ``counts`` module:

.. code-block:: python

    def __reload__(state):
        global COUNTER
        COUNTER = state['COUNTER']

Now when we reload ``counts``:

.. code-block:: python

    >>> import counts
    >>> counts.COUNTER += 1
    >>> counts.COUNTER
    1
    >>> reloader.reload(counts)
    >>> counts.COUNTER += 1
    >>> counts.COUNTER
    2

.. _`reload()`: http://docs.python.org/library/functions.html#reload


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Long story short, what seemed like a good idea at the time didn't really work out. Aside from Scarlett Johansson suing Disney for the decision, and reportedly netting $40 million by doing so, the MCU movie was also pirated, and pirated a lot. Since a 4K version of Black Widow was added to Disney+, those with the know-how and desire to do so were able to access and distribute illegal copies far easier than they would have been had the movie been a theatrical exclusive.
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By Otei Oham, Abuja
28 March 2017 | 4:20 am
Probe alleged fraud at Igbobi hospital
The House of Representatives yesterday announced that it would begin a fresh investigation into the petroleum subsidy regime from 2012 to May 2016.The Chairman, House ad hoc committee on the review of petroleum pump price, Nnana Igbokwe, said the decision was necessitated by the conflicting documents submitted by various oil marketers.
He said the marketers were those involved in the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Direct Purchase Direct Sale (DSDP)'s arrangements with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
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The office of the Auditor General of the Federation, in a query to the lower legislative chamber, had alleged that 86 different types of drugs that expired in 2011 were not destroyed.
The query also included the controversial waiver of medical bills of over N638, 380 at the hospital.At an investigative hearing by the committee on the two allegations, the Chairman of the committee, Kingsley Chinda, said there was the need to inquire into the allegations against the hospital's authorities, beyond the oral and written evidence that had been given.
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