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Southwark opens and closes
Reporter: Sandra Giorgetti
Southwark Playhouse news premises at London Bridge - artist rendering Credit: Foster + Partners
The Rhythmics closes early Credit: Alex Brenner
Both good and bad news from London's Southwark Playhouse this week.
Monday saw the announcement that a new venue will be opened in London Bridge under the Southwark Playhouse banner. The two-studio purpose built space is due to open in 2025 and will offer a café bar and dedicated front and back of house facilities. Capacity will be 250 for the main theatre and 150 for the smaller theatre.
The arrangement with the developers of the site is an affordable rent for the lifetime of the theatre, and it allows the venue to return to its London Bridge roots where it first established itself as one of London's leading fringe venues nearly thirty years ago.
Chris Smyrnios artistic director and CEO said, "the move back to London Bridge has been a long time in the making, with many twists and turns. This deal with CIT brings us back to the London Bridge area and gives us a brand new venue that provides us with much needed capacity, critical to ensuring the future of our organisation.
"The new theatre and our involvement has been central to CIT's plans for Colechurch House from the beginning. They and their architects Foster + Partners have worked tirelessly to get the space and the deal right for us all through the depths of the pandemic.
"We get a brilliant new theatre that sits right at the gateway to London Bridge Station. It will mark a step change in our artistic output, and also open up exciting new possibilities for our youth and community programmes."
Southwark Playhouse moves to new premises at its present location in Elephant and Castle in 2022.
This week also saw the sad news that the production of new British musical The Rhythmics has been closed early. Citing illness and COVID-19 related absences amongst the company and ongoing uncertainty following Government announcements, the producers cancelled the runs ahead of the previously delayed press night.
Of the producers Aria Entertainment, Metta Theatre and Edward Prophet, Aria's Katy Lipson said, "our beautiful production of Rhythmics has just been dealt blow after blow including having to cancel two press nights and so we have been left with no other option than to close the show before we even were able to officially open it. This company have worked so hard to tell this beautiful story, but we have to do what is best for all involved and the show itself and therefore have decided to not continue with the production until January 8th. We hope that one day audiences will get to share the joy and sentiments of this new British musical."
Ticket-holders can either request a refund, or can donate the value of the ticket to help mitigate the losses suffered.


A Lovely Mistake. . .
Good trip. . .I made a mistake on my seat selection when I checked in on-line Friday afternoon. Got to Heathrow this morning and saw that I was seating in the middle way up front. No, no, no. Ample Friars are not made to sit in the middle. So, I told the nice lady at the counter that I had obviously made a mistake and could she help me fix it. (I may have shed a small tear. . .actually, it was sweat but I sniffed a few times and she bought it. . .). Anyway, she told me to present myself at the gate counter to see what they had available. AND! AND! She didn't charge me for my ridiculously oversized bag o'books/clothes/etc. When I got to the gate counter, another nice lady told me that the first nice lady had reassigned me to business class! And not only did I get business class, but I got all three seats on my row. . .and since we were on a British Air jet, we were served Afternoon Tea. As the Brits says, "Lovely."
And just in case I didn't get the message that God loves me best. . .I was met at the gate of the Angelicum by a young friar named Juan Carlos who insisted on hauling that 80lbs. bag of books/clothes/etc. up the stairs of the university.
Now, if only someone would bring me a scone and some tea. . .
Headed to London this morning to catch a plane back to Rome.
License exams take place next Friday (8th) and Saturday (9th). Please keep all the students in prayer.
10 Things Catholics Should Know about the New Mass Translation. . .we've been using the new translation for about month here in the U.K. No exploding heads, no pew riots, no increase in domestic violence, no cats and dogs sleeping together. . . IOW, none of the disasters predicted by the dino-left.
The probability of you existing is about as close to zero as you get!
Reason #6,589,362 to dissolve the U.N. and use that ugly building in NYC as storage.
The South will rise again! "Americans, black and white alike, are moving in record numbers to a part of the country where taxes are low, unions are irrelevant, and people love their guns and their faith."
P.C. multi-cultism ain't the future: "Vigilant Americans must restore the founders' vision before multiculturalism forever eclipses our last vestiges of liberty."
Speaking of P.C. multi-cultism: more evidence that our universities have become "nurseries of nonsense."
Very interesting. . .though I don't plan on getting arrested anytime soon, if I do I'll remember to keep my big mouth shut.
Speaking of the Kindle Wish List. . .mille grazie to Glenn S. and "HomeBirth Mom" for their contributions to my Kindle collection. . .
Kindle Wish List motto: Books To Keep Me Sane While Doing Philosophy.
P.S. Per Lynn's suggestion from the combox: all but one of the books on the Kindle Wish List are under $3.50.
Historic levels of distrust in the gov't among Americans. . .well, given what a gigantic screw-up the gov't is, we'd be foolish to trust it, right?
Dem governor suggests that we suspend Congressional elections. . .
87% of doctors do not think that the AMA represents their views. What happened? ObamaCare.
Fr. Schall on the legal persecution of the Church in the U.S.
Excellent piece on the difference btw The Documents of Vatican Two and the often sneering, dismissive commentary of Pro Progs who commune with the "spirit" of Vatican Two.
Science proves driving gender stereotypes to be true; i.e. Women Really Are Bad Drivers. (ducks/runs).
Time to abolish the DHS? Hmmm. . .abolish another way for our politicians to dole out our money to keep themselves in office. . .doling out our money??? Nawwwww.
Cartoon insights into the question: why do Catholics who hate the RCC stay in the RCC?
P.S. Since the response to my last Kindle Wish List Update was so good. . .thought I'd try it again. :-) <-- cheesy grin. . .
The 20 page "themes schema" is done and sent. The T.S. is a collection of 2 page outlines/biblio of 10 themes assigned according to your section (anthropology, history, Aquinas). The hard part of me was keeping the outlines/biblio to just 2 pages each.
Also, got the Lost Thesis recopied, rebound, and shipped to Rome. Only cost me $80! Still wondering why my lost thesis is my problem given that I didn't lose it. . .
Speaking of Rome. . .my flight back to the Eternal City leaves Saturday. License exams, etc. take place Sat., Oct 7th. Keep us in prayer, please.


Happy to work on the renovation of a Kingdom Hall.
For brothers to dwell together in unity!"
Proyecto de renovación del Salón del Reino, en Surrey, Reino Unido.
"Oh, qué bueno es morar en unidad con nuestros hermanos" (y hermanas) "
Felices de hacer la obra de Jehová.
Jehovah's Witnesses from Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, together with those from the rest of Sussex, parts of South London and Surrey, and the Kent and Hampshire borders will be gathering at the Amex Stadium together with members of the public for a convention between Friday July 15 and Sunday July 17. Everyone is welcome throughout the three day convention - there is no charge and no collections are ever taken.


The World Cup In 3D: Right Idea, Wrong Sport?
Today marked the highly anticipated debut of ESPN's 3D network, with the South Africa-Mexico World Cup opener the first event televised by the fledgling channel. Over the past few years, every sports executive who fancies himself a futurist has been claiming that 3D TV will shake up the way we watch the games. Since I'm not quite ready to fork over $2000, at the low-end, for a 3D set, I took a ride ESPN headquarters in Bristol, CT to check out how it all works, anticipating soccer balls flying in my face.
My expectations may have been too high. No doubt, the 3D version of the game was more interesting than standard or high-definition viewing. Is it worth the extra cost? Of course, your income bracket might determine that answer. But upon first impression, I'd say no way.
After donning the Elvis Costell0-looking 3D shades – which were quite comfortable – I looked up at the screen, where the starting lineups were displayed right up in my face. OK, this would be different. Once the game started, the players seemed to be floating above the pitch, resembling crystal clear chess pieces maneuvering for prime position. When South Africa's Katlego Mphela pinged the ball off the post in the 90th minute, coming oh so close to giving the Bafana Bafana – "The Boys" – a 2-1 win that would have caused the whole country to combust, 3D didn't add much to the drama. Whether it's SD, HD, or 3D, heartbreak looks the same.
The best shots were the on-field closeups. Late in the game, just after Mexico tied it at 1-1 in the 79th minute, the camera panned to a South African player on the sideline, who had just left the game for a substitute. The 3D shot of his pained, fatigued face was powerful.
I just wish there were more of these candid moments. For the most part, the production failed to take advantage of the technology. During sporting events, people often complain about mindless crowd shots. But when 3D is involved, I want to see the crazed South African football fan scraping my forehead with a flag. I want a reason to jump out of my seat, afraid he'll poke my eye out.
I want to be surprised. In the first half, a wayward green balloon suddenly fluttered onto the near side of the screen. It had flown up from the stands, and thanks to the 3D glasses, right into my eyes. Honestly, from a 3D experience point of view, it was probably the most memorable moment of the game. If a balloon is the high point, that's probably not good.
Here we were, at the opener of South Africa's World Cup, with the home team on the verge of pulling off an upset. We've all been hearing about how this tournament, this game, means everything to this country. Yet, with such passion in the stands, and with a powerful 3D technology, able to put viewers smack in the middle of the action, at its disposal, the production team didn't dispatch cameramen into the crowd. That's mind-boggling.
To be fair, you can't totally blame ESPN for the shortcomings. The network did not have the rights to produce the 3D broadcast itself, so it had to rely on the FIFA feed, produced by a European company, for its content. If ESPN had access to the cameras, the network surely would have taken more risks. Plus, soccer is a tricky sport to produce. The field is wide, and the ball moves far, and fast; if the camera focuses too narrowly on one part of the field, it might miss an important event somewhere else. And in a game where scoring is so rare, you absolutely can't miss a goal. Further, since there are so few natural breaks in the action – no stoppage of play between downs, pitches, or foul shots – a director can't call for too many crowd shots.
So should ESPN have started its 3D venture with soccer? The network certainly took a risk. Given the scope, and cache of the event, a World Cup debut is awfully difficult to turn down. But first impressions are important too. Luckily, it's still early in the draw. There's still plenty of time to start ducking.


We recently added the New York Yankees channel to our MLB Baseball team channels.
There is quite a lot written about the Yankees - certainly during the current playoff season! We try to carry most of it - and we will carry all of it as soon as we can. They are playing the Minnesota Twins as we speak... which we also have a channel for. Best of luck to both teams!


My Dad always planted several plantings of corn, staggered so we had fresh corn on the table all summer. Nice to see this corn field.
That is one corny photo, well done, lad. 5 stars.
Excellent POV Howard, and such a wonderful capture.
This brings back childhood memories of being around fields of growing corn, and breathing in their distinctive fragrance.
Lovely pov on the corn!


Art Portfolio will be hosting an exhibition of 22 Western Cape artists at the Kirstenbosch Gardens in Cape Town. Art will encompass all subjects and genres. Among those selected for the exhibition is newcomer to the area, Christopher Reid. Reid will have a variety of paintings on display and be available to meet with art lovers during the opening day of the exhibition. At other times during the exhibit he may be painting on location. More information about the exhibit opening will be available soon.


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A visitor at the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha takes selfies with a Ugandan staff member, 28 June, 2019 [ Xinhua]
For the next two weeks, News on China: Africa Weekly will share retrospectives covering some of the key stories we've published over the last few months.
As we look back at recent headlines, it is clear that there is so much yet to uncover and understand of the multiple existing relations between Africa and China, and their dynamic realities. Too often, mainstream reporting provides a limited or partial scope. Many times, distortions are offered in place of complex realities and relationships.
The following stories make humble steps towards understanding these relationships, which is in the interest of all humanity.
If you have any comments or questions, please let us know at [email protected].
– Dongsheng editorial collective
African nations strengthen agency through infrastructure projects and leadership visits to China (222 trips; 2009-18)
From Zimbabwe's parliament buildings (US $140 million) to the African Union's headquarters (US $200 million), African governments leverage diplomatic relations for Chinese-funded government facilities and more advantageous trade relations; China tops diplomatic visits to Africa, with 82 trips to 40 countries (2009-18)
The Diplomat, 24.05.2021
China overtook US as Africa's top trading partner and largest source of investment (US $106.7 billion, 2013-19), in two decades
US share of Africa's foreign trade fell (15.5% to 5.6%), while China's share jumped (4% to 25.6%) of the total in 20 years; Biden promises to resume investments in the continent without concrete plans
Chinese direct investment in Africa (US $49.1 billion) increased tenfold and contributed to more than 20% of GDP growth from 2000-19
Faced with rising domestic consumption and an aging population, China bets on the growth potential of Africa's population (2.5 billion, 2050) and middle class (350 million, 2020), but intra-continental economic obstacles remain
London School of Economics, 02.04.2021
Hybrid rice scientist Yuan Longping (1930-2021) remembered for contributions against global hunger, including 16 grain pilot programs in Africa
In Madagascar, seed technology and innovative methods tripled transplanting speed (to 0.3 hectares/day) and yields (to >7.5 tons/hectare) from 2006 to 2019; China trained 14,000+ technicians in 80 developing countries
SUPPLEMENT: China Daily, 19.07.2021
Transsion leads Africa's growing mobile market (+14% year-on-year, Q1), with low-priced handsets (US $35-100) and features customized to African consumers
Shenzhen-based manufacturer of the Tecno, Infinix, and Itel brands leads the African smartphone market (44.3%), overtaking Samsung (22.9%), with four-chip phones and keyboards in local languages (Amharic, Swahili, Hausa)
Xinhua, 08.06.2021
Rest of the World, 23.06.2020
Chinese pharmaceuticals will supply 550 million COVID-19 vaccines to COVAX by mid-2022, while African manufacturers (Egypt and Morocco) start production
110 million Sinopharm and Sinovac doses will be immediately available; five African countries are involved in vaccine production and will meet <1% of the needed doses for the continent, where only 2% of the population is fully vaccinated
Daily Maverick, 12.07.2021
UPDATE: Global Times, 05.08.2021
"C-Dramas" draw ten million African subscribers in 30 countries due to shared values and expansion of streaming services
With 300 African voice-actors, media giant StarTimes has dubbed over 20,000 episodes of Chinese series into 11 local languages (including Swahili and Yoruba) since 2011; some African viewers prefer Chinese themes and styles absent in Western productions
Moment in History
With the death of independence leader Kenneth Kaunda (1924-2021), Chinese-supported Tanzania-Zambia railway built under his leadership remains a symbol of internationalism
With interest-free loan (US $500 million), 56,000 Chinese (1970-76) alongside African workers constructed 320 bridges, 22 tunnels, and 93 stations of the 1,860km railway, reducing dependency on neighboring colonial states; >60 Chinese died in the process
Led by Kenneth Kaunda (1924-2021), Zambia was the first southern African nation to establish relations with China in 1964 based on international solidarity

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Tibetan and Himalayan > Film and Television
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Frontline (PBS) : Dreams of Tibet - a troubled country and its enduring fascination
A 1998 Frontline special about current events in Tibet and the fascination of foreigners with Tibet. One of the best parts of this site are the numerous interviews with politicians, journalists, and s...
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Lost Treasures of Tibet (in Mustang)
Multifaceted companion website to the NOVA episode "Lost Treasures of Tibet," which was filmed in Mustang (Nepal) and first broadcast in 2003. Contents include slideshows, 360-degree virtual reality p...
Nepal / Himalaya-related films
This website contains a list of videos, films, and DVDs available in Uris Media Center or Kroch Asia Libraries at Cornell University. Each entry includes a summary of the film and thus is a valuable r...
Padma Publishing
Padma Publishing is the multimedia publication and translation arm of a large Tibetan Buddhist community in the Americas, The Chagdud Gonpa Foundation. They have published many fine translation of Dzo...
Tibetan and Himalayan Library
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Short breaks of 3 nights or more may be available throughout the year except during peak summer at this Pickering holiday cottage. Lovely views. Disabled access. No pets.
Short breaks of three nights or more may be available at certain times of the year at this attractive cottage for two in Pickering. Great for couples, walkers & cyclists. No pets.
Last minute romantic cottage near Helmsley, sleeps 2, all ground floor accommodation, courtyard garden, Helmsley centre 3 miles, parking, pub 3 minutes walk. Ref:3537.
Last minute traditional stone cottage in Old Byland village in the North York Moors National Park, 7 miles from Helmsley, sleeps 4, garden & parking, period features. Ref:3626.


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//
//  GMLParser.m
//  ZJGIS-iPhone
//
//  Created by YULinfeng on 13-1-7.
//  Copyright (c) 2013年 __MyCompanyName__. All rights reserved.
//

#import "GMLParser.h"

@interface GMLParser(Private)

#pragma 要素特征模型方法

/**获取 OuterBundary 编码
 @param linearRing :
 */
-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLOuterBundary:(NSDictionary*)linearRing;

/**获取 InnerBundary 编码
 @param linearRing :
 */
-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLInnerBundary:(NSDictionary*)linearRing;

/**获取 pointMember 编码
 #param point  :
 */
-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLPointMember:(NSDictionary*)point;

/**获取 lineStringMember 编码
 #param lineString  :
 */
-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLLineStringMember:(NSDictionary*)lineString;

/**获取 polygonMember 编码
 #param polygon  :
 */
-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLPolygonMember:(NSDictionary*)polygon;

@end

@implementation GMLParser

DEF_SINGLETON(GMLParser)

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLPoint:(NSString*)srsName coordinates:(NSString*)coordinates
{
    NSMutableDictionary* data = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [data setValue:@"gml:Point" forKey:@"__name"];
    [data setValue:srsName forKey:@"_srsName"];
    [data setValue:coordinates forKey:@"gml:coordinates"];

    return data;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLBox:(NSString*)srsName coordinates:(NSString*)coordinates
{
    NSMutableDictionary* data = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [data setValue:@"gml:Box" forKey:@"__name"];
    [data setValue:srsName forKey:@"_srsName"];
    [data setValue:coordinates forKey:@"gml:coordinates"];

    return data;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLEnvelope:(NSString*)srsName lowerCorner:(NSString*)lowerCorner upperCorner:(NSString*)upperCorner
{
    NSMutableDictionary* data = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [data setValue:@"gml:Envelope" forKey:@"__name"];
    [data setValue:srsName forKey:@"_srsName"];
    [data setValue:lowerCorner forKey:@"gml:lowerCorner"];
    [data setValue:upperCorner forKey:@"gml:upperCorner"];

    return data;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLLineString:(NSString*)srsName coordinates:(NSString*)coordinates
{
    NSMutableDictionary* data = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [data setValue:@"gml:LineString" forKey:@"__name"];
    [data setValue:srsName forKey:@"_srsName"];
    [data setValue:coordinates forKey:@"gml:coordinates"];

    return data;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLLinearRing:(NSString*)srsName coordinates:(NSString*)coordinates
{
    NSMutableDictionary* data = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [data setValue:@"gml:LinearRing" forKey:@"__name"];
    [data setValue:srsName forKey:@"_srsName"];
    [data setValue:coordinates forKey:@"gml:coordinates"];

    return data;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLPolygon:(NSString*)srsName outerBundaryList:(NSArray*)outerBundaryList innerBundaryList:(NSArray*)innerBundaryList
{
    NSMutableDictionary* data = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [data setValue:@"gml:Polygon" forKey:@"__name"];
    [data setValue:srsName forKey:@"_srsName"];

    for (NSDictionary* linearRing in outerBundaryList)
    {
        [data setValue:[self encodeGMLOuterBundary:linearRing] forKey:@"gml:outerBoundaryIs"];
    }

    for (NSDictionary* linearRing in innerBundaryList)
    {
        [data setValue:[self encodeGMLInnerBundary:linearRing] forKey:@"gml:innerBoundaryIs"];
    }

    return data;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLMultiPoint:(NSString*)srsName pointList:(NSArray*)pointList
{
    NSMutableDictionary* data = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [data setValue:@"gml:MultiPoint" forKey:@"__name"];
    [data setValue:srsName forKey:@"_srsName"];

    for (NSDictionary* point in pointList)
    {
        [data setValue:[self encodeGMLPointMember:point] forKey:@"gml:PointMember"];
    }

    return data;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLMultiLineString:(NSString*)srsName lineStringList:(NSArray*)lineStringList
{
    NSMutableDictionary* data = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [data setValue:@"gml:MultiLineString" forKey:@"__name"];
    [data setValue:srsName forKey:@"_srsName"];

    for (NSDictionary* lineString in lineStringList)
    {
        [data setValue:[self encodeGMLLineStringMember:lineString] forKey:@"gml:LineStringMember"];
    }

    return data;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLMultiPolygon:(NSString*)srsName PolygonList:(NSArray*)PolygonList
{
    NSMutableDictionary* data = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [data setValue:@"gml:MultiPolygon" forKey:@"__name"];
    [data setValue:srsName forKey:@"_srsName"];

    for (NSDictionary* polygon in PolygonList)
    {
        [data setValue:[self encodeGMLPolygonMember:polygon] forKey:@"gml:PolyognMember"];
    }

    return data;
}

#pragma Private

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLOuterBundary:(NSDictionary*)linearRing
{
    NSMutableDictionary* outerBundary = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [outerBundary setValue:@"gml:outerBoundaryIs" forKey:@"__name"];
    [outerBundary setValue:linearRing forKey:[linearRing objectForKey:@"__name"]];

    return outerBundary;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLInnerBundary:(NSDictionary*)linearRing
{
    NSMutableDictionary* innerBundary = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [innerBundary setValue:@"gml:innerBoundaryIs" forKey:@"__name"];
    [innerBundary setValue:linearRing forKey:[linearRing objectForKey:@"__name"]];

    return innerBundary;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLPointMember:(NSDictionary*)point
{
    NSMutableDictionary* pointMember = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [pointMember setValue:@"gml:PointMember" forKey:@"__name"];
    [pointMember setValue:point forKey:[point objectForKey:@"__name"]];

    return pointMember;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLLineStringMember:(NSDictionary*)lineString
{
    NSMutableDictionary* lineStringMember = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [lineStringMember setValue:@"gml:LineStringMember" forKey:@"__name"];
    [lineStringMember setValue:lineString forKey:[lineString objectForKey:@"__name"]];

    return lineStringMember;
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLPolygonMember:(NSDictionary*)polygon
{
    NSMutableDictionary* polygonMember = [NSMutableDictionary dictionary];
    [polygonMember setValue:@"gml:PolyognMember" forKey:@"__name"];
    [polygonMember setValue:polygon forKey:[polygon objectForKey:@"__name"]];

    return polygonMember;
}

#pragma 为ArcGIS对象封装

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLPoint:(AGSSpatialReference*)srs point:(AGSPoint*)point
{
    NSString* coordinates = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%f,%f",point.x,point.y];
    NSString* srsName = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"EPSG:%lu",(unsigned long)srs.wkid];

    return [self encodeGMLPoint:srsName coordinates:coordinates];
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLBox:(AGSSpatialReference*)srs lowerPoint:(AGSPoint*)lowerPoint upperPoint:(AGSPoint*)upperPoint
{
    NSString* coordinates = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%f,%f %f,%f",lowerPoint.x,lowerPoint.y,upperPoint.x,upperPoint.y];
    NSString* srsName = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"EPSG:%lu",(unsigned long)srs.wkid];

    return [self encodeGMLBox:srsName coordinates:coordinates];
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLEnvelope:(AGSSpatialReference*)srs lowerPoint:(AGSPoint*)lowerPoint upperPoint:(AGSPoint*)upperPoint
{
    NSString* lowerCorner = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%f,%f",lowerPoint.x,lowerPoint.y];
    NSString* upperCorner = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%f,%f",upperPoint.x,upperPoint.y];
    NSString* srsName = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"EPSG:%lu",(unsigned long)srs.wkid];

    return [self encodeGMLEnvelope:srsName lowerCorner:lowerCorner upperCorner:upperCorner];
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLLineString:(AGSSpatialReference*)srs pointList:(NSArray*)pointList
{
    NSMutableString* coordinates = [NSMutableString string];
    for (AGSPoint* point in pointList)
    {
        [coordinates appendFormat:@"%f,%f ",point.x,point.y];
    }

    NSString* srsName = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"EPSG:%lu",(unsigned long)srs.wkid];

    return [self encodeGMLLineString:srsName coordinates:coordinates];
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLLineString:(AGSSpatialReference*)srs polyline:(AGSPolyline*)polyline
{
    NSMutableString* coordinates = [NSMutableString string];
    for(int i=0; i<[polyline numPaths]; i++)
    {
        for (int j=0; j<[polyline numPointsInPath:i]; j++)
        {
            AGSPoint* point = [polyline pointOnPath:i atIndex:j];
            [coordinates appendFormat:@"%f,%f ",point.x,point.y];
        }
    }

    NSString* srsName = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"EPSG:%lu",(unsigned long)srs.wkid];

    return [self encodeGMLLineString:srsName coordinates:coordinates];
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLLinearRing:(AGSSpatialReference*)srs pointList:(NSArray*)pointList
{
    NSMutableString* coordinates = [NSMutableString string];
    for (AGSPoint* point in pointList)
    {
        [coordinates appendFormat:@"%f,%f ",point.x,point.y];
    }

    NSString* srsName = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"EPSG:%lu",(unsigned long)srs.wkid];

    return [self encodeGMLLinearRing:srsName coordinates:coordinates];
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLLinearRing:(AGSSpatialReference*)srs polygon:(AGSPolygon*)polygon
{
    NSMutableString* coordinates = [NSMutableString string];
    for (int i=0; i<[polygon numRings]; i++)
    {
        for (int j=0; j<[polygon numPointsInRing:i]; j++)
        {
            AGSPoint* point = [polygon pointOnRing:i atIndex:j];
            [coordinates appendFormat:@"%f,%f ",point.x,point.y];
        }
    }
    AGSPoint* point = [polygon pointOnRing:0 atIndex:0];
    [coordinates appendFormat:@"%f,%f ",point.x,point.y];

    NSString* srsName = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"EPSG:%lu",(unsigned long)srs.wkid];

    return [self encodeGMLLinearRing:srsName coordinates:coordinates];
}

-(NSDictionary*) encodeGMLPolygon:(AGSSpatialReference*)srs polygon:(AGSPolygon*)polygon
{
    NSDictionary* linearRing = [self encodeGMLLinearRing:srs polygon:polygon];
    NSString* srsName = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"EPSG:%lu",(unsigned long)srs.wkid];

    return [self encodeGMLPolygon:srsName outerBundaryList:[NSArray arrayWithObjects:linearRing, nil] innerBundaryList:nil];
}

#pragma 将GML解码成ArcGIS对象

-(AGSPoint*) decodeGMLPoint:(NSDictionary*)gmlPoint
{
    NSString* srsName = [gmlPoint objectForKey:@"_srsName"];

    NSString* coordinates = [gmlPoint objectForKey:@"gml:coordinates"];
    if (coordinates == nil)
    {
        coordinates = [gmlPoint objectForKey:@"gml:coord"];
    }

    if ([coordinates isKindOfClass:[NSDictionary class]])
    {
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With the cold of winter setting its frosticles in up here in the Far North, it's not only our clothing that changes but also our precious skin. When it's cold the air is dryer (especially if you're in snowy regions), and therefore our skin becomes dryer. Moisture escapes our skin cells, and things like wind and central heating can exacerbate this process.
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It's definitely not the time for cold waters, iced teas and the likes – most people shy away from those when it's so cold anyway. Plus, from a Traditional Chinese perspective, consuming cold when you're cold and needing more vital energy, does you no good 😉 At least we have access to an awesome range of herbal teas (with honey if you're a fan) and light warm broths are good replenisher. I always start my day with a ginger and honey tea, sometimes with a little lemon or apple cider thrown in for good measure.
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Глафира Макарьевна Василе́вич (;  (указываются также 14 и 15 марта), село Нестеровщина, Тумиловичская волость, Борисовский уезд, Минская губерния, Российская империя (ныне Тумиловичский сельсовет Докшицкого района Витебской области, Белоруссия), по другим данным Санкт-Петербург — 22 апреля 1971, Ленинград, СССР) — известный советский лингвист, этнограф-тунгусовед, автор около 200 работ, в том числе 5 словарей и более 50 школьных учебников на эвенкийском языке. Кандидат лингвистических наук (1935) и доктор исторических наук (1969).

Биография
Вскоре после её рождения семья Г. М. Василевич переехала в Санкт-Петербург. Отец работал на заводе, мать — портнихой-надомницей. Училась в Петровской женской гимназии, с 14 лет давала частные уроки. В 1913—1920 служила в казначействе почтамта в отделе иностранной почты. Затем работала школьным учителем и без отрыва от работы поступила на факультет этнографии Географического института в Петрограде.

После окончания института в 1925 году отправлена Ленинградским отделением Комитета содействия народностям северных окраин (Комитет Севера) при ЦИК СССР в командировку в Иркутскую и Енисейскую губернии для обследования эвенков, сбора этнографических и лингвистических материалов. Эта командировка определила направления всей её дальнейшей научной деятельности. В течение жизни приняла участие в 11 экспедициях, в ходе которых собирала материалы по языку, фольклору, общественному укладу и шаманизму эвенков.

Первый период творчества Г. М. Василевич посвящён в основном лингвистическим исследованиям. Работала ассистентом при кафедре народов Севера Географического факультета ЛГУ, с 1927 года преподавала эвенкийский язык в Ленинградском восточном институте. С 1931 работала доцентом в Педагогическом институте им. А. И. Герцена, где преподавала эвенкийский. Внесла основополагающий вклад в диалектологическое изучение языка эвенков Восточной Сибири и ряда районов Дальнего Востока, опубликовав Эвенкийско-русский диалектологический словарь (Л., 1934), Очерки диалектов эвенкийского языка (Л., 1948). С 1931 по 1951 годы опубликовала 62 учебника для начальной эвенкийской школы на эвенкийском и русском языках, 12 программ и пособий, ряд переводов художественной литературы на эвенкийский. Сама писала на эвенкийском стихи для детей. В 1935 году ей присуждена учёная степень кандидата лингвистических наук без защиты диссертации. Её научные заслуги в области лингвистики получили признание как на Родине, так и за рубежом.

Пережила блокаду Ленинграда. Во время блокады поступила на работу в Институт этнографии Академии наук СССР.

8 апреля 1952 года арестована по обвинению в том, что она:

<…> в период с 1930—1939 гг. и с 1946 по 1951 г. в издаваемой учебной, художественной литературе на эвенкийском языке и научных статьях допускала искажения политического характера, протаскивала реакционные теории о языке, вульгаризировала в грубой натуралистической форме словари <…> В письме к одному из депутатов Верховного Совета РСФСР и в конспекте «Марксизм и национальный вопрос» клеветала на национальную политику КПСС и Советской власти.

9 июня уволена из Института этнографии. 12 июля 1952 г. Судебная коллегия по уголовным делам Ленинградского городского суда признала её виновной по части 1 статьи 58-10 УК РСФСР и приговорила к 10 годам лишения свободы с поражением в правах на 5 лет и лишением медалей «За оборону Ленинграда» и «За доблестный труд в Великой Отечественной войне 1941—1945 гг.». Определением Верховного Суда РСФСР от 19 августа 1952 г. кассационная жалоба Г. М. Василевич оставлена без удовлетворения. Наказание отбывала в Молотовской области. После смерти Сталина постановлением Президиума Верховного Суда РСФСР от 30 июня 1955 г. реабилитирована и 18 июля освобождена.

1 октября 1955 г. восстановлена на старом месте работы в Институте этнографии. Во втором периоде своего творчества Г. М. Василевич занималась преимущественно уже не лингвистическими, а этнографическими исследованиями. Большинство её работ этого периода посвящены фольклору, общественному укладу, этногенезу эвенков, шаманизму. Ученым опубликовано большое количество научных работ. Главным опубликованным этнографическим трудом Глафиры Макарьевны стала монография «Эвенки. Историко-этнографические очерки (XVII — начало XX в.)» (Л., 1969, 304 с.), вызвавшая как положительные, так и критические отзывы. Не опубликован до настоящего времени её капитальный труд «Материалы языка, фольклора и этнографии к проблеме этногенеза тунгусов».

16 мая 1969 г. решением ВАК СССР Г. М. Василевич присуждена учёная степень доктора исторических наук. Вместо диссертации ей было разрешено представить совокупность опубликованных работ.

Умерла 22 апреля 1971 года.

Основные труды
 На Нижней Тунгуске//Северная Азия. — 1926. — № 5—6. — С. 150—157.

 , 1 вкл. л. карт.

 Материалы языка к проблеме этногенеза тунгусов //  Ин-та этнографии. — 1946. — Т. 1. — С. 46—51.
  с карт., 1 л. табл.
  с илл.

 Эвенки // Народы Сибири. — М.: Изд-во Академии наук СССР, 1956. — С. 701—741.
 К проблеме этногенеза тунгусо-маньчжуров // Крат. сообщ. Ин-та этнографии. — 1957. — Т. 28. — С. 57—61.

 , 1 отд. л. карт.
 К вопросу о классификации тунгусо-маньчжурских языков // Вопр. языкознания. — 1960. — № 2. — С. 43—49.

  с нот.; 1 л. карт.

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Примечания

Литература
 Г. М. Василевич — крупнейший советский тунгусовед. (К 70-летию со дня рождения). — Якутск, 1965.

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#WorldWaterWeek: MTN joins the international community in favor of access to drinking water
MTN Group joins the international community to celebrate, from 27 to 31 August 2018, World Water Week under the theme: "Water, ecosystems and human development." Organized every year by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), World Water Week is the focal point of discussions and exchanges on global issues related to water in the world. According to the United Nations Organization (UNO), access to potable water and adequate sanitary systems still constitutes a challenge for populations worldwide, with over 2.4 billion people who still do not have access to the precious liquid. The UN calls for a strong mobilization in favor of potable water access, notably in developing countries because potable water is the center of sustainable development. An opportunity to reiterate that, each day, an African or Asian woman covers an average distance of 5.9km to fetch potable water, a situation that calls for urgent action.
Sensitive to this noble cause in Cameroon, MTN Foundation has seized the occasion this Week to reaffirm its engagement to ease access by the underprivileged population to potable water, while drawing their attention on the necessity to take care of this vital resource. Within the framework of its activities, the Foundation has already built 46 potable water access points which benefit roughly 170,000 people throughout the regions of the country. These potable water access points are deployed in priority in rural areas where access to potable water is still an enormous challenge for the population exposed to waterborne diseases.
The potable water access points built by MTN Foundation are varied, notably manual pump wells built in partnership with PEP Otélé (Otélé Water Project), boreholes built within the framework of several partnerships with organisms such as GIZ, entire potable water supply projects with a distribution network such as that in the locality of Nzemelem, located some 25Km from Dschang in the West region, or the points undergoing construction in the villages of Young Farmers of the Ministry of Agriculture in Nlobesse (South Region ) and Wassande (Adamawa Region).
It should moreover be noted that water points have also been installed in schools built by the MTN Foundation. These water points are accompanied by latrines to ensure better hygiene for students in particular, and the educative community in general.MTN Group joins the international community to celebrate, from 27 to 31 August 2018, World Water Week under the theme: "Water, ecosystems and human development." Organized every year by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), World Water Week is the focal point of discussions and exchanges on global issues related to water in the world. According to the United Nations Organization (UNO), access to potable water and adequate sanitary systems still constitutes a challenge for populations worldwide, with over 2.4 billion people who still do not have access to the precious liquid. The UN calls for a strong mobilization in favor of potable water access, notably in developing countries because potable water is the center of sustainable development. An opportunity to reiterate that, each day, an African or Asian woman covers an average distance of 5.9km to fetch potable water, a situation that calls for urgent action.
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Pot Limit Omaha (or PLO) is the second most popular form of poker. While the game shares many similarities with Texas Hold'em (and if you're just starting out your poker journey you should familiarize yourself with the rules of PLO's more popular older brother) there are a few key differences between the two, that we're going to outline in this article.
"PLO is the ultimate game for players who like fast action and big pots." - Luke Schwartz, HighStakes Pro.
The first and most apparent difference that separates PLO from Texas Hold'em is the fact that after the blinds are paid, each player receives four instead of two hole cards. This makes Omaha considerably more complicated, increasing the number of possible starting hands from just 169 to more than 16,000. This increase in complexity also affects the average strength of poker hands that players are able to construct using community cards. Flushes, Straights, and Full Houses are a much more common occurrence in PLO than they are in Hold'em - which makes the game arguably a lot more exciting to play.
The second major difference is the fact that while Hold'em is most commonly played in the No-Limit betting structure, that doesn't impose any limitations on a number of chips players are able to bet at any given moment in the hand, in Pot Limit Omaha, maximum betsizing is going to be dependent on the size of the pot (more on that later).
The last difference between PLO and Hold'em is the way players construct their five card poker hands using hole cards and community cards. In Hold'em, players are allowed to use any number of their hole cards while in PLO players are forced to use exactly two cards from the four hole cards that they're dealt at the beginning of the hand.
Let's compare a Hold'em starting hand of A K with a somewhat similar PLO hand A K 5 2 on a Q T 8 7 3 board. While the Hold'em player is holding an Ace-high spade flush on this board using just an A from his hand ( A Q T 8 3 ) PLO player is forced to use two cards from his starting hand and therefore can't build a flush even though there are four cards of the same color among the community cards. PLO player only has an Ace-high hand with no flush ( A K Q T 8 ).
Given how the difference described above is often a bane of beginner Pot Limit Omaha players, let's further illustrate this point with another example.
The board comes Q J 8 5 2 .
In this scenario, Player 1 doesn't have a flush because he or she can't use all of the hole cards, using exactly two of the hole cards Player 1 is only able to construct an Ace-high hand - A K Q J 8 . Player 2 doesn't have four-of-a-kind deuces, his or her hand is three-of-a-kind deuces with Queen and Jack kickers - 2 2 2 Q J . Player 3 is the winner with a Jack-high flush - J T 9 5 2 .
Like we've already mentioned before, Omaha is usually played using the Pot-Limit betting structure, which basically means that the maximum amount players are allowed to bet is connected to the number of chips that are currently in the pot. The formula for calculating the pot size bet is relatively simple, and while the online poker client will make all the necessary calculations for you, it's best to know the fundamental rules that govern the game.
In order to calculate the maximum bet size in a Pot-Limit game you have to add the size of the pot at the start of the hand, plus the bet, plus your call. You're allowed to bet that amount in addition to your call. If that sounds confusing to you, let's clear it up with a few easy examples.
You're playing in a PLO game with $0.05 small blind and the $0.1 big blind. You're first to act on the button and everyone folded before you. The pot size is equal to $0.05 small blind + $0.1 big blind = $0.15 your call would be equal to the size of the big blind which is $0.1. You're allowed to bet $0.25 ($0.15 pot + $0.1 call) on top of the call amount ($0.1) which makes it $0.35 total.
In a second example, you're heads-up on the flop with your opponent betting $0.5 into a $1 pot. Pot size bet in this situation would be equal to $1 + $0.5 + $0.5 = $2. You're allowed to bet $2 in addition to your call which would make the pot size bet equal to $2.5.
There's also an easier way of calculating the pot size bet. You just have to multiply the last bet made in the hand by three and add any other amount currently in the pot. In the example described above 3 x $0.5 = $1.5 and then add the initial size of the pot, $1.5 + $1 = $2.5.


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Purpose Regulation of intraocular pressure is dependent upon homeostatic responses of trabecular meshwork (TM) cells to mechanical stretch. Despite the important roles of miRNAs in regulating TM function and aqueous outflow, it remains unclear how miRNA and their target genes interact in response to physiological cyclic mechanical stretch. We aimed to identify differentially expressed miRNAs and their potential targets in human TM cells in response to cyclic mechanical stress.
Methods Monolayers of TM cells from non-glaucomatous donors (n=3-6) were cultured in the presence or absence of 15% mechanical stretch, 1 cycle/s, for 6 or 24-hours using computer-controlled Flexcell Unit. We profiled the expression of 800 miRNAs using NanoString Human miRNA assays and identified differentially expressed miRNAs using the Bioconductor Limma package. We identified differentially expressed genes using Operon Human Oligo Arrays with GeneSpring software. Pathway analysis with WebGestalt identified stretch-related pathways. We used Integrative miRNA Target Finder from Ingenuity Pathway Analysis to identify potential miRNA-mRNA regulations.
Results We identified 540 unique genes and 74 miRNAs with differential expression in TM cells upon cyclic mechanical stretch. Pathway analysis indicated the significant enrichment of genes involved in Wnt-signaling, receptor protein serine/threonine kinase signaling, TGF-β pathway, and response to unfolded protein. We also identified several miRNA master regulators, including miR-19b-3p and miR-93-5p, which may act as switches to control several mechano-responsive genes.
Conclusions This study suggests that cyclic mechanical stress of TM cells triggers alterations in the expression of both mRNAs and miRNAs implicated in glaucoma-associated pathways.


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After being approached by the wonderful people at PianoPiano about building a replacement website, we realized they needed to start from the beginning with the brand itself (though they have been around for 40 years). To start with, our designers developed a spanking new brand identity that pays homage to their history while evoking a modern aesthetic. And then we applied that aesthetic across the board to all of their brand collateral, communications, and showroom. A custom WooCommerce web development solution allows them to rent their pianos online, and we built them a nifty shipping module to calculate delivery and setup all along the eastern seaboard. Need a piano? We named and designed their house piano brand Avery Bond, but if you can't fit one in your home, we also rebranded their midtown-Manhattan 244 Rehearsal Studios and website.


Ever since I was in my late teens and had my own money to spend on beauty products, I've been buying haircare. Over the years, I've tried out so many products from the cheapest of the cheap to super high end; some have been fabulous, others not so much. These days, it really takes something special to wow me and that's certainly the feeling that I got when I tried out the haircare from Color Wow.
There was one product in particular that really wowed me and that's the Color Wow Speed Dry. This product is a total game changer.
You might remember a post I put together recently on the Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer (review here) which is a cream that you smooth all over your damp hair before blowdrying to speed up the drying time. While it worked to make my hair dry faster, I noted that it left my hair feeling awful; very much like cotton wool. It left my hair feeling a bit like I'd used plumping powder in it which isn't a nice, clean feeling at all which meant that I could only really use it on days where I was in a rush to get my hair washed so that I could go out but when I knew that I would be washing my hair the next day.
In comparison, the Color Wow Speed Dry blow dry spray is far superior. It has all of the benefits of being able to dry your hair faster but none of the awful feeling left behind once your hair is dry.
Speed Dry is a clear blowdry spray that you spritz all over towel dried hair. Only a tiny bit is used so a bottle lasts an incredibly long time. It is completely clear, doesn't need rubbing in and is undetectable on the hair. This product dramatically speeds up the time that it takes for me to blowdry my hair and it leaves my locks looking smooth and sleek without any sticky feeling whatsoever. I cannot feel that I've used this in my hair whatsoever, I can only feel and see the benefits of it drying far quicker and leaving my hair looking fabulous.
The Color Wow Speed Dry spray has an alcohol free and low pH level formula that counteracts porosity and traps moisture inside the hair to help to dry it faster. This is therefore safer and healthier for your hair as it is protecting it against too much heat which can damage the texture of the hair and accelerate colour fade.
The other products that I have tried from Color Wow have all been great too although Speed Dry is the stand out for me and definitely a product that I couldn't be without now.
The great thing about Color Wow is that they have their shampoo for everyone to use to cleanse their hair and then they have a couple of different types of conditioner that do the same thing but are aimed at different hair thicknesses. This is a genius idea as often some conditioners can be too heavy for those with fine hair and can weigh it down.
The Color Wow Color Security Shampoo and Color Wow Color Security Conditioner for normal to thick hair have worked so well on my locks, especially when I had more extensions in. I've been having a darker root stretch put through my hair and they have really helped to stop my hair from fading as quickly. My hair is notorious for washing up quickly but I do think that the colour has remained in my hair for longer thanks to using this duo along with the other products in the line. After use, my hair feels very clean but not stripped and the mid lengths and ends of my hair are nourished so well with the conditioner.
For styling, I always add the Color Wow Raise The Root spray to the roots on the top section of my head before round brushing my hair. This product is designed to thicken the hair and give it lift, body and volume. It contains a UV filter and crystal clear styling resins that wont yellow or darken the hair. This is very typical of the Color Wow haircare range in that the products are all created with coloured hair in mind so that they wont encourage the colour to fade or change as a result of using their products or heat styling.
On my hair, the result of using this spray is a natural bouncy volume in my hair but nothing too extreme. It doesn't feel as though my hair is coated or as though I have anything on my hair, it remains touchably soft from root to tip thanks to the lightweight 'elastimers' within the formula.
A product that also helps with this is the Color Wow Pop & Lock Crystallite Shellac which is a product that combines the conditioning benefits of a hair oil with the shine benefits of a serum. It can be used on damp or dry hair to internally repair the hair and create a protective seal on it which helps to make hair colour pop and shine. It even has a UV filter for added anti-fade protection. I like to use it on damp hair through the mid lengths and ends. For evenings out, if I want to add a little extra shine to my hair then occasionally I'll rub a small amount through my fingertips and pick up small strands to coat.
However when my hair is dry, I tend to use the Color Wow One Minute Transformation Cream and then just top up with a shine spray if I want a little extra shine. This cream is literally a wonder product. On days where my hair doesn't need a wash but I want that just blow dried look, I'll smooth some of this cream through the frizzy parts of my hair and then I'll round brush blow dry the area for 10 to 15 seconds and my hair is magically smoothed. The ends of my hair get really dry and frizzy and this works wonders on them too, leaving them looking smooth and sleek. Its definitely a wonder product!
If you're looking for high performing products that wont dull your hair colour then Color Wow is definitely the way to go. They're not just for those with coloured hair but they have the added benefit of being kind to colour too. The Speed Dry spray is an absolute MUST BUY for me, closely followed by the One Minute Transformation Cream!
Have you tried any products from Color WOW? What would you recommend to me?
I haven't tried these myself, but they sound really good.
I haven't heard of these before, but I do need to treat my hair better, so I will look in to them.
Sounds like a superb way to care for and condition coloured hair!
It sounds dreamy! Your hair always looks amazing so I can tell this works beautifully!
I haven't heard of this brand before but it looks great! Would make a welcome addition to my morning routine, anything to dry my hair quicker and get out the door!
My mummy could do with some of this as her hair is dyed black. She should pay more attention to the condition of it!
I don't use products like these, opting to use natural products. I wash and condition with a shampoo bar, ACV and essential oils. And I use argan oil (100% argan oil – not the stuff you find in Boots, etc). My hair feels so much better for it.
I've never heard of this brand but it sounds like a good one. I'm terribly lazy when it comes to hair care, tbh – a simple shampoo bar and then I'm off!
Oh I've been dying to try out these products, they sound brilliant!
This brand is new to me but I would love to try the products. The dry blow dry spray is something I would love to try.
The products sound really nice. Love the packaging.
On the hunt for new haircare products but not heard of these. I need to up my hair game!
Will have to try out the speed dry, it does sound amazing.
Oh I'll try the spray to dry my hair quicker! Until now, I've not bothered drying it, but it's started getting colder in the morning so I'll have to get the hair dryer out of the cupboard soon!


This beautifully illustrated cookbook has a fully modern approach and you'll find that all the recipes make the most of fresh, quick and ready available ingredients. Each chapter is devoted to a different piece of Le Creuset cookware and features a step-by-step recipe to show you how to best use each piece.
With Le Creuset grills you can cut the fat but retain the flavor. The deep ribs separate the fat from the food allowing for healthier cooking. The grills can go on the stove or under the broiler - a rainy day will never prevent you from enjoying your favorite barbeque foods. The ribbed base sears food evenly and gives the characteristic char lines. With Le Creuset grills you can serve it with a sizzle.
Le Creuset's new Signature skillets feature a helper handle for easier lifting and added control when moving between stovetop, oven and table. Cast iron skillets have long been treasured kitchen staples for stovetop frying and oven baking. Over time, the matte black interior enamel develops a natural patina that is ideal for searing and frying. Pour spouts on two sides allow for drip-free pouring. So whether frying eggs, baking desserts or searing meat, the Signature iron handle skillet perfectly prepares a variety of classic foods on the stovetop or in the oven.
Since 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafting enameled cast iron cookware, and particularly round Dutch ovens (or French ovens), in Northern France. The cast iron provides superb heat retention and distribution, and the enamel is hard-wearing and non-reactive, making the number of recipes that you can do in this pot endless: anything from savory rice to braised chicken to mouth-watering cake. Signature series includes colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel resists chipping and cracking; interior enamel is engineered to resist staining and dulling, sand-colored interior enamel makes it easy to monitor food as it cooks, preventing burning and sticking, oversized handles provide even weight distribution and a secure grip, ergonomic composite knobs are heat resistant to 500°F, plus built-in lid stabilizers provide a secure, no-slide fit.
Making the perfect sauce has never been easier! The right pan is essential for making sauces and the saucier pan has all the credentials you'll need. Its wide, shallow design and curved side edges make stirring efficient, so that any sauce will cook evenly and at the pace you dictate - a quicker boil for reducing volume or a slow gentle simmer to cook ingredients thoroughly. Enamel cast iron made by Le Creuset.
Le Creuset's colorful and stylish braisers elegantly present the warmth and care that goes into preparing a meal. The versatile cast iron allows you to go straight from cooking in the oven or on the stovetop directly to the table for serving. Sit back and enjoy sharing the meal knowing that the built-in heat retention of cast iron will keep food hot enough to serve second helpings.
Since 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafting enameled cast iron cookware, and particularly oval Dutch ovens (or French ovens), in Northern France. The cast iron provides superb heat retention and distribution, and the enamel is hard-wearing and non-reactive, making the number of recipes that you can do in this pot endless: anything from savory rice to braised chicken. Signature series includes colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel resists chipping and cracking; interior enamel is engineered to resist staining and dulling, sand-colored interior enamel makes it easy to monitor food as it cooks, preventing burning and sticking, oversized handles provide even weight distribution and a secure grip, ergonomic composite knobs are heat resistant to 500°F, plus built-in lid stabilizers provide a secure, no-slide fit. The length of the oval oven allows them to accommodate pork loins and other longer cuts of meat, and is good for beouf bourguignon or coq au vin.
Since 1925, Le Creuset has been handcrafting enameled cast iron cookware, and particularly round Dutch ovens (or French ovens), in Northern France. The cast iron provides superb heat retention and distribution, and the enamel is hard-wearing and non-reactive, making the number of recipes that you can do in this pot endless: anything from savory rice to braised chicken. Signature series includes colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel resists chipping and cracking; interior enamel is engineered to resist staining and dulling, sand-colored interior enamel makes it easy to monitor food as it cooks, preventing burning and sticking, oversized handles provide even weight distribution and a secure grip, ergonomic composite knobs are heat resistant to 500°F, plus built-in lid stabilizers provide a secure, no-slide fit.


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War, Faith, Immortality, and More: This Week in the Book Pages
Diplomatic history dominates this week's book pages. Michael Kimmage, writing for The New Republic: The Book, reviews Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith: Religion in American War and Diplomacy (Knopf), by Andrew Preston. Here's a taste:
Preston charts the scope and the centrality of religion in American politics, from the seventeenth century to the present. This book merges American history with the history of Christianity, and in doing so it qualifies the story of Christian empire. Unlike the Christian empires of the past, America has never had an established church. Nor did the American Revolution result in empire. The animating spirit behind much of Preston's narrative is Christian republicanism, and no Christian republic has ever had the territory or the influence or the power that the United States would come to possess.
One of the book's central questions is why "U.S. foreign policy has often acquired the tenor of a moral crusade." Read on here.
The Nation covers (here) three books on "the Soviet experience in Afghanistan," including A Long Goodbye: The Soviet Withdrawal from Afghanistan (Harvard University Press), by Artemy Kalinovsky.
In the New York Times, recent Pulitzer prize winner John Lewis Gaddis reviews Eisenhower in War and Peace (Random House), by Jean Edward Smith. Here's Gaddis's takeaway:
Eisenhower's greatest accomplishment may well have been to make his presidency look bland and boring: in this sense, he was very different from the flamboyant Roosevelt, and that's why historians at first underestimated him. Jean Edward Smith is among the many who no longer do. The greatest virtue of his biography is to show how well Eisenhower's military training prepared him for this task: like Grant, he made what he did seem easy. It never was, though, and Smith stresses the toll it took on Eisenhower's health, on his marriage and ultimately in the loneliness he could never escape.
Also reviewed in the NYT: The Presidents Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity (Simon & Schuster), by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy (here).
China on the eve of World War Two is the setting of an "engrossing true-life murder mystery" reviewed this week in the Wall Street Journal, here. In Midnight in Peking (Penguin), independent scholar Paul French recounts the circumstances surrounding the 1937 murder of the daughter of a retired British consul.
The New York Review of Books, by contrast, looks inward, toward the most important domestic conflicts of the day. The lead article in the May 10 issue is "Why the Mandate is Constitutional," by Ronald Dworkin.
Also not to be missed: Andrew Hacker's essay on "The White Plight," which reviews Charles Murray's Coming Apart and Timothy Noah's The Great Divergence: America's Growing Inequality Crisis and What We Can Do About It (Bloomsbury).
Finally, a few book-related gems from around the web:
"Will it be possible to live forever?" In an interview with The Browser, Stephen Crane discusses his new book, Immortality: The Quest to Live Forever and How It Drives Civilization, and recommends five other books on the topic.
In the Wall Street Journal, Anna Quindlen discusses "the agony of writing." I love this nugget: "[H]ow you start each day depends on how you finished the day before. . . . I always stop in mid-sentence. Starting a new chapter or a new paragraph first thing in the morning might be too much to bear. But I can always manage to finish a sentence. And one sentence has a way of following another if everything else around me is routine enough."
The Historical Society has a nice post on the ongoing conversation between Ross Douthat, author of the new release Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics (Free Press), and David Chappell, author of A Stone of Hope: Prophetic Religion and the Death of Jim Crow (University of North Carolina Press, 2003).
Do you believe in discovering, correcting, and publicly airing factual errors? The New Yorker does, too. Enjoy some of the magazine's greatest hits, here. (hat tip: bookforum)
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys)
Detailing the physical features, habits, territorial reach and other identifying qualities of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
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When the unwelcome Brown Marmorated Stink Bug infiltrates human-occupied spaces, its size is quickly overshadowed by the smelly impression it leaves behind.
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is a pest to a large variety of fruit-bearing trees and plants. Accidentally imported from Asia, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug made its way to North America's coast and has been establishing populations there and beyond ever since. They are known to damage fruit in only appearance (not its flavor), rendering the fruit less likely to sell at market. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug uses its proboscis to poke a hole through the skin of a piece of fruit that is still growing on the tree. It sucks out the fruit's juices. The depletion of juice coupled with the piercing of the fruit's skin results in a dimple. This permanent depression continues to deform the fruit as it grows into a picking size. A series of these bites on one apple can cause the fruit to look quite deformed and unappealing at the market. Such devalued fruits can still be processed into pies and other edibles that are not as profitable.
The color of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug keeps them effectively camouflaged among branches and dead leaves. The brown body is covered in small black freckles. Both nymphs and adults feed off of tree leaves and hanging fruit. The nymph (juvenile) looks nothing like the adult. It is round like a ladybug, and red and black. Three thick black dashes cross its red abdomen.
Members of the Stink Bug family are capable of emitting a foul-smelling odor that the insect produces when threatened, disturbed, or touched. This smelly chemical is produced by specialized stink glands in both the male and female. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug may find its way into buildings or homes in the winter, seeking warmer temperatures that allow it to hibernate, instead of freeze. It can and does emit this odorous secretion inside, making it a nuisance in the home and in the field.
Known Diet of the Brown-Marmorated-Stink-Bug
fruit, leaves, plant stems, soybeans, fig, paulownia
Family: Pentatomidae
Genus: Halyomorpha
Species: halys
Scientific Name: Halyomorpha halys
Colors: brown; gray; yellow; red; black
Descriptors: speckled; smelly; harmful; pentagon; shield; flying; large; garden pest; tree pest
* MAP NOTES: The territorial heat map above showcases (in red) the states and territories of North America where the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug may be found (but is not limited to). This sort of data is useful when attempting to see concentrations of particular species across the continent as well as revealing possible migratory patterns over a species' given lifespan. Some insects are naturally confined by environment, weather, mating habits, food resources and the like while others see widespread expansion across most, or all, of North America. States/Territories shown above are a general indicator of areas inhabited by the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. Insects generally go where they please, typically driven by diet, environmental changes, and / or mating habits.


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University of Denver 1992 Baseball Media Guide, 1992
Identifier: U300.05.0410.00002
Division of Athletics and Recreation Records
Box 410, 1957-2008
1992 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's baseball guide featuring team roster, coaching staff, statistics, a brief history and schedules.
University of Denver 1992 Baseball Media Guide
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From the Collection: The bulk of the records in this collection have been generated by the Media Relations unit, which is an administrative unit within the University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation. These records include: media guides, game programs, team rosters, press releases, photographs, and related promotional materials.
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U300.05.0410.00002, University of Denver 1992 Baseball Media Guide, 1992. Division of Athletics and Recreation Records, U300. Special Collections and Archives. https://duarchives.coalliance.org/repositories/2/archival_objects/116016 Accessed January 20, 2020.


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Baseball is the quintessential American sport, and it's hard to think of a piece of sportswear more iconic and ubiquitous than the baseball cap. So why was it once considered a no-no to wear one on the street? To understand, you have to consider the fashion mandates of the time. Since any decent man was expected to leave the house wearing a hat, baseball caps allowed players to retain their scalp's dignity during games.
But a sporting hat was not an acceptable replacement for your daily headpiece, not when you had better options available to hide your skull-shame. It's like wearing a codpiece to Starbucks -- there's technically no law against it, but no one is going to talk to you.
Via The New York TimesSadly, umpires in enormous top hats would not enjoy the same eventual ubiquity.
Only 50 years ago, chicken wings were just marginally more appreciated than the bird's insides. Everyone saw them as one of the least desirable cuts, and they were usually cooked into stock for less-demanding dishes. Then in 1964, one family from Buffalo, New York blazed a trail for the popularization of wings.
The heroine of this story is Teressa Bellissimo, owner of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo. Her husband Frank had ordered chicken necks to prepare spaghetti sauce at home, only to get the useless wings by mistake instead. This raises a number of questions, chiefly concerning the preparation of spaghetti sauce in the '60s. But depending on who you ask, either Frank didn't want to waste the delivery and asked his wife to improvise something, or their son's drunk friends did. You know what they say: The fickle whims of any man are the beleaguered mother of invention.
The resulting garbage food Bellissimo whipped up with what's now known as Buffalo sauce became a sensation at the bar, then in the city, then all over the country. But it wasn't an entirely happy ending. After all, it ain't Teressa's name on the bottle.
Up until about the 1960s, running down a street in America was about as normal a way to exercise as doing naked cartwheels. Then a future Nike co-founder brought the trend over from New Zealand, whereupon it was initially met with rightful sus**cion. If they weren't obviously a soldier or athlete in training, joggers were often stopped by the police, who figured that anyone zooming down the sidewalk was up to something.
The media found the craze so amusing that openly incredulous articles were published in outlets like The Chicago Tribune and The New York Times (we see the same thing today, only about avocado toast and selfie sticks). One early adopter spent a day in court fighting a ticket for illegal use of a street by a pedestrian, and another was forced to call the police on the police after they chased him through alleys near his own home.
But in the '70s, joggers were being validated by Olympians like Steve Prefontaine, Jim Ryun, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers, who were all part of the "Running Boom" of the time. The stigma started to vanish, and by the end of the decade, it had hit the mainstream. Even President Carter got in on the action.
A grown man in possession of a pinball machine should be ashamed for a number of reasons, but back during Prohibition, he would be arrested. For many years, pinball was considered not a harmless pastime for children and classic rock wizards, but a sleazy game of chance associated with gangsters and gambling.
In 1942, NYC mayor Fiorello LaGuardia said pinball machine "pushers" were "slimy crews of tinhorns, well dressed and living in luxury on penny thievery." LaGuardia launched a campaign of crackdowns, leading to this amazing picture of the man himself taking a sledgehammer to a seized pinball machine, keeping children safe for another day.
And the game stayed prohibited until 1976, when someone finally had a chance to show the New York City Council that pinball actually required some skill. That's an argument we're still having to this day whenever enough people get drunk at the bowling alley arcade.
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Via Luminous-lint.com, Isaac Wallace BakerBesides that mustache in the bottom left.
State Library of NSWNow there's an expression that says "thankless life of 19th-century toil."
It wasn't just a matter of long exposure times and fallible facial muscles. Having your picture taken used to be an event reserved only for the most special of occasions. And you were lucky if it happened more than once, so you really had to make it count. People wanted to be remembered as profound, stern-looking individuals lost in thought. So our great-great-grandparents believed that smiling in photographs was about the most embarrassing thing you could do. Oh, maybe you could get away with a faint curvature of the lips, but grinning or showing your teeth would inevitably leave you remembered as a hopeless fool.
Even a complete goofball like Mark Twain looked dead serious in just about every picture. He once wrote to The Sacramento Daily Union that "A photograph is a most important doc*ment, and there is nothing more damning to go down to posterity than a silly, foolish smile caught and fixed forever." People didn't start smiling in photos until around the 1920s and '30s, when snapshot photography became available to everyone, and they realized one photo wasn't going to shame them for life. Then Facebook happened and proved that belief right all over again.