Discussion in 'Information Resources' started by Younginvester, 8th May, 2015.
Wondering if some of the gurus on here would mind sharing what tools, techniques, and calculations you use to review the performance of individual properties in your portfolio and the portfolio as a whole.
What metrics are you primarily focused on and how do you accurately calculate these. Obviously gross and net yield, growth p.a, LVR would be key measures, anything else to determine how the investment is performing over time?
I'm not a guru and still earlyish in my journey, but to get to over 10mil of property so far, I've never used a tool or analysis for any property performance.
It's simply been to buy quality property then pretty much set and forget.
Once you've got it, let it do it's thing, no need to analyse it in any great detail in my opinion.
I think that all sounds very hard!
I think looking at comparable properties to see what its current value and rents are sitting at and if you have access to more equity or if rent needs to be increased.
The longer I am in investing, the more I realise how much can be important for successful investing. I'm now interested in how China's economy is doing and what sort of soil an area that I'm looking in has and everything in between.
That's not a complete list, but it's the sort of thing that you should probably do in your due diligence. Having a good solicitor to hold your hand definitely helps too. If you find good people to work with, keep them on your team!
I suppose it comes down to the style of investor you are too.
Some like to analyse intensely, some don't.
Both types can succeed highly, and both types can equally fail as well.
Thanks for your feedback. I guess I am looking to treat my properties as a business to get the most return on my investment. Most business people I know regularly review their financials with respect to the business operation. However, i understand supported by your comments that property is a long term gain and therefore may not require such scrutiny all the time.
Question, what is the best way to calculate net yield %, do I include depreciation benefit in this calc? Or is purely income minus expenses divide by purchase price plus all purchase costs?
If you're treating properties as a business, I'd guess you'd have to be all about the yield from day one.
It's not a "business" type you have a lot of control over.
In my opinion, to get the most out of your property investments, you've got to know your plan up front, thenfully commit and stick with it when you find the right property.
Due to the nature of residential property being relatively high value assets, you can't just sell some of it like shares, and the entry/exit costs are high, so you pretty much got to get it right at the start.
big picture noted and back to drawing board for planning.
i agree with ace but its also personal preference.
Once you build up your spreadsheet you just monitor your portfolio regularly, I guess this is an easiest way to manage a portfolio.
Oh yer im not reviewing weekly, i was more thinking yearly review of each property and then overall portfolio review yearly or as required.
Agreed need to know your position fairly explicitly to go toe to toe with broker and banks and justify your capacity etc.
Younginvestor, I have a tool I use to provide me an overall summary of our total property portfolio... including ppor if applicable.
It will calculate your Total Portfolio's Value , Nett Equity/Wealth position, Income (rental & payg), LVR's & DSR's etc etc.
I use to map annual progress along the investment journey and used it for refinancing purposes same as you're looking to do.
There's a link to my series of tools below if you're interested in receiving them.
I use PIA for all my property portfolio needs.
....and developed by Ian & Jan Somers who kindly fund Somersoft for us all.
A free version to get started or more advanced versions for multiple properties, etc.
Big Will - is PIA a single licence downloaded to a single computuer or can you use it accross multiple devices but with the one licence?
PIA is a very good program for PC running on Windows XP, Vista, Win 7, 8.
That will be good news for anyone running a mac.
You can bottle any particular Windows build to suit your programs, I can verify that it works very well with PIA software.


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Huawei E5377 is a new 4G LTE Category 4 Pocket WiFi that supports peak download speed to 150Mbp and upload speed to 50Mbps. With a 1.45 inch LCD screen, users can see easily see the connection status, used data statistics, and operator information. In China, there is Huawei EC5377 which is for China Mobile and works on TDD/WCDMA/CDMA/GSM networks.


The meaning is clear: The Student is submitting to the will of the higher authority, for the sake of making more money. Will that behavior also just as easily transfer to the political will of higher authority, to induce the Students to unthinkingly repeat the painful atrocities of the past, because they were not taught them?
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New Delhi: The Indian government on Friday said that the completion of revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Cyprus has been notified which will enable the treaty to come into effect from April 1, 2017.
"Both sides have now exchanged notifications intimating the completion of their respective internal procedures for the entry into force of the DTAA, with which the revised DTAA shall come into effect in India in the fiscal year beginning on or after 1st April, 2017," said a Finance Ministry statement.
The revised DTAA will enable source based taxation of capital gains on shares, except in respect of investments made prior to April 1, 2017. In addition, the DTAA will also bring into effect updated provisions as per international standards and in accordance with the consistent position of India.
A revised agreement between India and the Mediterranean island nation for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, along with its protocol, was signed on November 18, and will replace the existing DTAA signed on June 13, 1994.
"The bilateral economic ties between the two countries are expected to be further strengthened by these measures," the statement said.


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Q: Getting PayPal Test Account Profile All I want to do is get the credentials from my test account to see the Profile to make test payments on my online store.
The old Sandbox worked like the Live page and I used to easily get my test profile. The new sandbox interface make it all different.
I was able to login to sandbox with my LIVE business account, then import my old test accounts (business and personal).
But how do I get the test business account Profile? How to log in with a test account?
All I see is this on the new sandbox:

What I need is to get is this on the new sandbox interface:
Merchant ID

And the Return URL and Identity Token:

After I get this info from the Test Business account, I can continue with developing and running in a test environment.  I think the live settings are still working, but don't want to check yet.

A: If you click on 'Sandbox site' instead of 'Profile' you'll be redirected to the Sandbox page where you can login to the account and access the information you're looking for.
Alternatively, simply navigate to https://www.sandbox.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/home which would be the exact same page.

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What makes Majorca so great for families?
First off, there are the beaches. Whether you need watersports galore for your teenagers, or a quiet stretch of sand for tots, Majorca has exactly what you're looking for.
Take Playa de Muro, for example. Perched on the northeast coast, this quiet fishing village has slowly transformed into a laid-back holiday resort. The 5-kilometre beach is so spotless it's been awarded a Blue Flag. If you go for a paddle, you'll be able to see small fish swimming around your ankles. The beach is split into different sections, each with their own sprinkling of bars. Most of the restaurants are geared up for families, so you'll have no trouble finding menus for kids.
Further along the coast, Alcudia is home to a toddler-friendly beach, a historic old town, and a stylish marina. But if you're a family of foodies, Cala Bona is the place to go. This resort is packed with seafront restaurants and authentic bars, so you can tuck into net-fresh seafood paella, creamy lobster stew, and tasty tapas dishes – all served with a large glass of homemade sangria.
Is there much for teenagers?
Majorca has plenty to keep teens busy. They can zoom down waterslides all day at Western Water Park, and spend some time at Katmandu theme park. This place is brimming with one-of-a-kind attractions, including a zombie underworld, an enchanted forest and an ice cave. Back on the east coast, there are lots of beaches fit for watersports, volleyball and football. But if your kids are more into David Attenborough than David Beckham, head to S'Albufera National Park. This reserve is home to over 200 species of birds, small frogs and colourful butterflies – and entry is completely free.


COACH Steve Glockner said ACE would not be changing their approach to tomorrow's Canale Cup third round tie against Moggill at Wolter Park, kick-off 7.30pm.
The visitors are ninth in Capital League 1, but beat Premier League side The Gap in the previous round, winning a penalty shootout 4-3 after drawing 5-5 after extra time.
That followed a 3-1 victory over Park Ridge in round one.
By contrast, Premier League ACE are entering the competition in this round and there may be some different faces in the squad.
But Glockner said: "We will still put strongest team we can on the park.
"It's not like a midweek game where we have to juggle another match on the weekend.
Glockner said he knew "a little" about Moggill.
The ACE coach said his team would not approach this cup tie any different to a league fixture, expect in the last 15 minutes under certain circumstances.
"We do not want to be in a position in the last 15 where everything has to go crazy," said Glockner.


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import {Container} from 'aurelia-dependency-injection';
import {Config} from 'aurelia-api';

import {configure} from '../src/aurelia-authentication';
import {BaseConfig} from '../src/baseConfig';
import {Storage} from '../src/storage';
import {OAuth1} from '../src/oAuth1';

let noop = () => {};

function getContainer() {
  const container = new Container();
  const config    = container.get(Config);

  config
    .registerEndpoint('sx/default', 'http://localhost:1927/')
    .registerEndpoint('sx/custom', 'http://localhost:1927/custom')
    .setDefaultEndpoint('sx/default');

  configure({container: container, globalResources: noop}, {
    endpoint: '',
    loginRedirect: false,
    logoutRedirect: false,
    signupRedirect: false,
    baseUrl: 'http://localhost:1927/'
  });

  return container;
}

describe('OAuth1', () => {
  const container = getContainer();
  const storage = container.get(Storage);
  const baseConfig = container.get(BaseConfig);
  const popup = {
    open: () => popup,
    eventListener: ()=>{},
    pollPopup: () => Promise.resolve({access_token: 'someToken'}),
    popupWindow: {location: null}
  };
  const oAuth1 = new OAuth1(storage, popup, baseConfig);

  describe('.exchangeForToken()', () => {
    it('fails with defaults', done => {
      oAuth1.exchangeForToken(
        {access_token: 'someToken'},
        {userData: 'some'},
        baseConfig.providers['twitter']
      ).then(res => {
        expect(res).toBeUndefined();
        expect(false).toBe(true);
        done();
      })
      .catch(err =>{
        expect(err instanceof TypeError);
        done();
      });
    });

    it('not fails with withCredentials = false', done => {
      baseConfig.withCredentials = false;
      oAuth1.exchangeForToken(
        {access_token: 'someToken'},
        {userData: 'some'},
        baseConfig.providers['twitter']
      ).then(res => {
        expect(res).toBeDefined();
        expect(res.path).toBe('/auth/twitter');
        expect(res.body.access_token).toBe('someToken');
        expect(res.body.userData).toBe('some');

        done();
      }).catch(err =>{
        expect(err).toBeUndefined();
        expect(false).toBe(true);
        done();
      });
    });
  });

  describe('.open()', () => {
    it('not fails with withCredentials = false', done => {
      baseConfig.withCredentials = false;
      oAuth1.open(baseConfig.providers['twitter'], {userData: 'some'})
        .then(res=>{
          expect(res).toBeDefined();
          expect(res.path).toBe('/auth/twitter');
          expect(res.body.access_token).toBe('someToken');
          expect(res.body.userData).toBe('some');
          expect(popup.popupWindow.location).toBe('https://api.twitter.com/oauth/authenticate?contentType=application%2Fjson&method=POST&path=%2Fauth%2Ftwitter');

          done();
        })
        .catch(err =>{
          expect(err).toBeUndefined();
          expect(false).toBe(true);
          done();
        });
    });
  });
});

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If you've finished the latest graphic novel in the Amulet series (Kazu Kibuishi), and you desperately need to find another series to read (waiting for the next Amulet book to come out is really hard), then try the Five Worlds series. It's another example of graphic novel greatness! This series is really popular with my fifth grade and middle school students.
We've all seen the ugly side of youth sports- devastating injuries; a "win at any cost" attitude; athletes whose emotional and academic needs are not met or even considered. If only youth sports could be like the track team in Jason Reynolds' "Track Series". If only every kid could have a coach like Coach Otis. I think this series should be required reading for every youth coach out there.
The last two books in the "Track Series" are out, and if you loved the first books in the series as much as I did, then you will be thrilled to read the new ones, and very, very sad to know the series has concluded.
Why should I read it? Sunny runs the 1600 meter faster than anyone, which is a problem, because even though he loves being on the track team, he doesn't like running. This third book in the series is written entirely as Sunny's diary entries, and, once again, Reynolds has created a unique, believable character with a distinctive voice. We follow Sunny as he deals with his own grief (and that of his father) over his mother's death, as he finds a new place on the track team, and as he learns that throwing a discus has a lot in common with his real love- dancing.
Who is it for? fifth grade through middle school- you don't need to be a runner to enjoy these books.
What is it? Lu, the final book in the series.
Why should I read it? This beautiful picture book is Yuyi Morales' own immigration story of how she came to the United States from Mexico with her infant son. I can't think of a more timely and important book to share with children right now. One of my favorite pages has drawings of books in a library- it's fun to look for books you know and love, and even more fun to watch children point with excitement when they see a drawing of a favorite book. Dreamers is about the power of books, and the power of language (every language) to connect us, and to help us tell our own stories.
Here's a novel that will make you think of all those friends you may not see or talk to for months, but who you know are there if you need them; the friends who tell you to call no matter how late it is- and they really mean it; the friends who help you keep your perspective, who make you laugh when you thought you could only cry; the ones who hold your hand when you just need a hand to hold. After I finished Harbor Me, I was left with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for all the people in my life who have been safe harbors for me. If the news cycle over the past two years has been as depressing and upsetting to you as it has been to me, then get your hands on this book as fast as possible. It will remind you to say "thank you" to your safe harbors, and inspire you to be a safe harbor for someone else.
Why should I read it? In Harbor Me, six fifth graders are left alone to talk once a week in the old art room of their school. (They call it the ARTT Room- a room to talk.) I've read some reviews that have expressed skepticism that fifth graders would talk to each other the way they do in this book. I disagree. I think Jacqueline Woodson has a deep respect for children, and an understanding that kids have a lot to say when someone is actually listening. At first the girls sit separately from the boys, and no one really knows what to say, but gradually they begin to share their stories, and eventually the ARTT room becomes a place where they can talk and be heard, and where they all learn to be a safe harbor for each other. Ms. Woodson's writing makes us care about the characters, so much so that it's hard to stop turning the pages. There is a slow building suspense (where is Esteban's dad? Will Haley ever tell her story?), moments of humor, and, most importantly, encouragement- that each of us can be a safe harbor for others.
Why should I read it? If you know of any upper elementary students who need a good laugh, this is the book! The Great Pet Escape is hilarious! A classroom hamster, "GW" (because being named "George Washington" is just too embarrassing), figures out how to escape from his "jail", and sets off to rescue his friends Barry (a bunny), and Biter (a tough guinea pig), from cell block 1, also known as first grade, and kindergarten, or "the worst cell block in the school". Barry tries to prepare GW for the shock of seeing what has happened to Biter in kindergarten she now goes by the name "Sunflower", realizes she has anger issues, and enjoys sharing feelings and doing yoga. The three friends plot an elaborate escape, but end up trying to protect the students of Daisy P. Flugelhorn Elementary from the evil plan of Mouse Harriet and her Mouse Minions.
Who is it for? This is best for upper elementary students (level R- fourth grade reading level), but younger students will enjoy it too.
Why should I read it? Charles has moved to Echo City and is living in a run-down apartment building that his parents have agreed to repair in exchange for living rent free. His first night in his new room he discovers, to his horror, that there is a monster in his closet. Fortunately, he soon meets Kevin, who knowingly gives him a business card for Margo Maloo, Monster Mediator. After helping Charles with his bedroom monster, Margo Maloo shows Charles how she mediates all the other monster problems in the neighborhood. I love the characters and the humorous dialogue in this book- and the detailed drawings by Drew Weing are so much fun to look at.
Why should I read it? Every Soul a Star is told from the point of view of three different characters. Mass is able to make each character believable, with his or her own distinct voice and perspective. At the beginning of the book you'll know exactly where it's going – three middle school age characters (Ally, Bree, and Jack) with nothing in common, are brought together at a campsite to view the solar eclipse. A few chapters in and you won't care that you know where it's going, you'll be so caught up in each character's arc, the descriptions of the stars and the eclipse, and the realistic ways the characters deal with change and loss. This is a great summer read for fifth grade through middle school. I guarantee you'll want to look up at the stars after reading this one.
Why should I read it? I wasn't sure I'd be able to read Eleven, but I'm so glad I did. I've given it to three middle school students so far, and they all had the same reaction – it's sad, but really good, and you can't put it down. There's a reason people like learning about history by reading historical fiction. A story can bring history to life in a way that a history text-book rarely can. Eleven tells the story of Alex, who rescues a stray dog, crosses paths with bullies, and turns eleven, all on 9/11. There's something about viewing this day through the eyes of an eleven year old that reveals not only the incredible sadness and loss, but also the humanity, and the way people come together to help each other in times of tragedy. At only 193 pages, and with very short chapters (some only a few paragraphs long), this is a fast read that leaves a big impact.
A friend of mine told me her fourteen year old son refused to read a book unless it was assigned by his high school English teacher. I suggested she give him Kwame Alexander's latest book, Rebound. She took my copy, and told me she would try (she rolled her eyes and sighed when she said the word "try") to get him to read it on their summer vacation. When I saw her after their vacation, she showed me a photo of her son standing by their rental car, which was parked in front of a beach on the island of Oahu, reading Rebound. Apparently he had started reading the book on the drive to the beach, and then couldn't put it down. He finally got out of the car (it was hot), but still couldn't stop reading. He just stood there reading and reading, even as she took a photo of him reading (this would normally not be appreciated by him), until his family finally coaxed him to at least walk with the book over to the beach. Thank you, Kwame Alexander.
Why should I read it? If you know someone who needs to rebound from a big disappointment, a loss, a failure, or from missing the game-winning shot, this is the book to get in their hands. Rebound is 414 pages, but will take only a few hours to read because it's written entirely in free verse, and because you won't be able to stop reading once you start. If you're looking for a book that will make you laugh and cry, and leave you filled with hope and wanting to read it all over again, this is the book. It's probably best to read Kwame Alexander's The Crossover first, but not absolutely necessary. But definitely read this book- and get it into the hands of any and every "reluctant reader" you know.
In my private practice teaching kids who are struggling with reading I spend a lot of time searching for "just right books." One of the perks of my job is that I often end up finding just right books for myself! I hope this blog will help you find just the book you're searching for.


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Posted on 09/01/2018 by Steve
Growing up in Southern California, it wasn't difficult to find good Mexican food, nearly every corner had a taco shop. Being minutes away from the San Ysidro border crossing, authentic was a car ride away. Growing up my mom was an amazing cook! Maybe it's where I gained some of my culinary talents in the kitchen. While Mexican was a popular cuisine, Indian cooking was a virtual unknown in our household. It wasn't until I moved out, grew up that I first experienced Japanese curry, but quickly moved for the Indian variety. In fact, I experience some of the best tasting Indian curry, down under in Australia, when I visited some years back.
Since that time, I have been fond of flavors out of India; cumin, tumeric, garam masala, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, mustard seed and cloves just to name a few. Now that I have my own kitchen, curry seems to be a regular dish in my repertoire, as I am always looking out for new and different recipes to try.
It's quite easy to find vegan Indian cuisine, unfortunately many of these dishes are loaded with oil when cooked. There's a local establishment that has some great food, while all vegan I know I should have made a wiser decision and cooked my own. It's one of those meals you bring home and the containers are laced with oil, but the favors are incredible.
Looking deeper for vegan recipes from India, the oil can be omitted in nearly every case. Last night I made the Protective Diet Tikka Masala. Oil free, plant based, this was one of the best dishes I have made! It was coupled with Indian Style Basmati Rice I found off All Recipes. I failed to use the PD Indian Spice Rice recipe, as I missed it when I was reading the instructions. Then again, failing to read Julie's recipes ALL THE WAY THROUGH, seems to be a common theme with me. Funny because it's usually the FIRST instruction she has when you start the recipe.
Last October I had two weekend long outings with the Boy Scouts of America. It was leadership training for adults, where were broken into groups of 5-6. Along with camping, we were told to cook our own meals during the second weekend. In our group we had a leader named, Praveen. As luck would have it, he was from southern India, vegan and asked if he could do all the cooking. While we pooled our thoughts for meals we could cook, he came up with some excellent Indian food.
While I had heard of Chana Masala (Indian chick pea dish), I had never cooked it but Prvaeen sold us the mean by another name, Chole. This was our main course for dinner the second night. This dish is created several ways depending on the time and richness you desire. He pointed me to this video by Vahchef as a guide.
While canned chickpeas and premixed garam masala can be used, the flavors are enhanced when can soak dried chickpeas and use individual spices to create your personal garam masala. Soaking the chickpeas you are able to control of hardness of the garbonzo, but usually overnight is adequate. Garam masala is a mixture of cardamom, cumin, clove, bay leaves and mace. This spice can be found in any Indian grocery, but also at nearly any market you shop in the spice section.
Accompanying our meal was a dish called upma. "Originally from South India, is a hot favorite breakfast food! Made with semolina and slightly spiced to make a tasty dish that can be eaten for breakfast, brunch or as a snack," as described by Sanjay Thumma. The word translated; "up" means "soft" and "ma" means "flat."
The basic upma recipe as cooked by Vahchef:
1 tbsp channa dal
1 slice chopped ginger
1 small chopped onion
8 leaf curry leaves
2 piece gr chillies
1 pinch hing
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp oil or butter
2 tbsp peanuts
1 cup sooji/semolina/rava
1 tsp urad wash
Add oil in a heavy pan ,add mustard seeds,cumin and add channadal ,peanutsand saute till they are cooked add urad wash, add chopped ginger,chillies curry leaves hing add salt and water bring it to boil add semolina/sooji slowly stirring continously so to avoid lumps mix well when all moisture is absorbed cover for 5 min and serve hot with chutney ,pickle ,sambhar and kids love to eat with some sugar (text from the You Tube video).
This recipe can easily be modified for a Protective Diet by removing the oil and the peanuts. In fact, when Praveen made it, there was no peanuts used, but he did use oil to heat the spices before the actual cooking started. However, it was the whole spices that really brought out a full, deep flavor in the upma.
One ingredient I had never cooked with, curry leaves. As I continued to search for more Indian recipes, I realized I had never seen curry leaves for sale at any market I go to, including the Middle Eastern markets I frequent. As luck would have it, a co-worker, who is Indian has a few curry trees growing in his yard and cut some branches for me. Fresh curry leaves are easily stored in a Ziplock bad, folded between newspaper in order to keep moisture off the leaves. Done properly, curry leaves could last up to 4 weeks in the refrigerator.
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← Criterion: Mon Oncle, Jacques Tati, 1958
Criterion: The Shooting, Monte Hellman, 1966
The Shooting and Ride In the Whirlwind were companion, low budget westerns pieces, shot together over a 7-week schedule (3 weeks for each with a week off in between). At the time they were overlooked, but have become cult classics and influenced many of the 'Acid Westerns' that followed.
Of the two, I consider The Shooting to be superior. Maybe not so coincidentally, it also had the most problems with the production. Some flooding took place early and forced delays. While the movie was wrapped up in time and within the budget, there appear to be some short cuts taken. Some scenes probably did not get the coverage they deserved, and there are gaps in editing. Towards the end, the narrative skips and jumps ahead without dissolves, making the passage of time less clear and challenging the viewer
For such a small budget, the film looks spectacular. Some of the beginning photography has a gritty, washed out look, which may have more to do with the production delays than anything. The later scenes in the desert are brighter and more photogenic, in part because of some great choices in locations. Aside from a handful of interior shots, most of the movie was lit with natural light on location. DP Gregory Sandor deserves credit for making the most with limited resources, as the film does not look cheap by any stretch on the screen.
Compared to Ride In the Whirlwind and other westerns that came before and would come later, The Shooting is minimalist, with sparse dialogue and a lot of long shots of the characters that highlight the locations.
Warren Oates, who would become familiar to most film buffs later, was starring in his first lead role. Willett Gashade was a fitting character for him. He is quite, sober, sensible, and stoic, which is in stark contrast to Will Hutchins' Coley Boyard, who is boisterous, cowardly, and wears his emotions on his sleeve, particularly his fondness for the mysterious woman that would set the narrative in motion.
Millie Perkins plays the unknown woman. We never learn her name, despite Coley's attempts to learn it and get closer to her. She is also uniquely portrayed. In previous westerns, the villain's are almost universally male. She is more like the mysterious femme fatales in noir films of the 1940s and 1950s. While we learn early on that she is on a mission of revenge, she keeps quiet as to her motivation until the very end, and we never learn of the circumstances that brought her there.
It is impossible to review Jack Nicholson's involvement outside of the context of his later performances. While The Shooting was created before he was known, this is the same, familiar Jack that would rise to stardom in the upcoming decade. Like Perkins, he plays a reserved and quiet character and reveals next to nothing about why he does what he does. He reveals some information about a crime he has committed, but does so in the confidence of a character and the audience never understands how and why. His character relishes in cruelty, and he shows the same bright white, wicked smile that we would see later in his career. He grins widely and wickedly as he tells Coley, "Your brain is gonna fry out here. You know that?". It is the same expression he would later use in The Shining, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and many other roles throughout his career. Even though he does not appear until the middle of the film with an unceremonious entrance, he steals most of his scenes.
The last 15 minutes are where the picture is the most impactful. They are when the action resolves, and they are also the most enigmatic and would embody the "acid" characteristics. There are some questionable editing decisions, such as when Gashade is burying a body. Most of the events unfold visually without narrative. We do not know how long they have been out there. The ending resolves the fate of some characters, but we do not know the fate of the rest. The actual ending is amazing, as 'The End' is written on the screening during a long shot with one of the remaining characters. Does that mean it is his end as well?
Since this is a single disc combined with Ride in the Whirlwind, I am going to discuss the supplements in the entry for the other film.
The audio commentary was recorded this year with Hellman, film critic Bill Krohn, and western historian Blake Lucas. The three have an interesting dynamic. At times I wanted to hear more from Hellman about the production of the film, but on the other hand, I enjoyed them interacting with him and asking film geek types of questions. Without them, we probably wouldn't have learned as much about his influences going into the film.
With this project, he wanted to get to the major question, as Hellman put it. He actually eliminated 10 pages of exposition just to speed up the plot. He eliminated dissolves as well, which he attributed to the French New Wave and the lack of a budget. Dissolves are more expensive.
His influences were of course John Ford films, and he mentioned a few others. One curious influence was One Eyed Jacks with Brando. He also mentioned that he was influenced by Antonioni, the French New Wave, and other arthouse cinema directors. Perhaps the most interesting influence was the JFK assassination. This project began soon after those events, and he said they were an influence on the film. You can see remnants of the Zapruder film and the footage of Oswald getting shot in the final scene.
This was a transitional period in westerns, which the critics commented more about than Hellman. The John Fords and Anthony Manns were slowing down, while Peckinpah was yet to come. One detail that came up but was not delved into was that Hellman was under discussion to do Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid. I can only wonder how that would have turned out under his hand rather than Peckinpah.
Posted on November 30, 2014, in Criterions, Film and tagged acid western, criterion, film, jack nicholson, millie perkins, monte hellman, warren oates, western, will hutchins. Bookmark the permalink.	5 Comments.
8xqtw3 | December 9, 2016 at 10:07 am
Just watched Ride in the Whirlwind on FilmStruck, and they also have The Shooting, so that will come up on my watchlist very soon.
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Letter: Chancellor Subbaswamy should acknowledge that his reopening plan was a failure
A change in leadership at UMass Amherst would be the best thing for the University and for the Commonwealth at this time
By Letter Contributor
I am writing to call attention to the attempt by UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble R. Subbaswamy to move the goalposts surrounding the question of whether the University of Massachusetts Spring 2021 reopening was successful or unsuccessful.
In a recent interview with Will Katcher of The Massachusetts Daily Collegian, the Chancellor was asked, "If the semester were ending today — in the context of what we've seen over the previous seven weeks — would you consider it a successful return to campus?"
To this, the Chancellor replied, "Look, the measure of success is that people remain largely healthy, and they complete their academic goals about making advances towards their degrees. And so, by those definitions, yes, I would definitely say that it would be successful to finish today."
Yet, on January 28, at a UMass Amherst Faculty Senate meeting, Subbaswamy set entirely different goalposts to define success or failure. The Chancellor said, "Again, all preparations have been done. . . and success will be defined as everything working according to plan: That is no deviation from our face-to-face classes, no need for lockdowns because of outbreaks." He added, "fingers crossed…"
Subbaswamy should acknowledge that the reopening was a failure by his own clearly stated standards. It wasn't a minor failure within a larger set of successes. It was a failure of leadership.
The blame cannot just be shifted to irresponsible students or to some sort of decentralized, committee-based, deliberative process that supposedly took place within UMass. The Chancellor should accept responsibility because it was he who acted irresponsibly.
The reopening was not a success. The reopening was a failure by the Chancellor's own standards.
I strongly believe that a change in leadership at UMass Amherst would be the best thing for the University and for the Commonwealth at this time.
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The 116th Congress, sworn in on January 3, is the most diverse our nation has ever seen. There are more women – 102 – than ever before. More members of the Congressional Black Caucus – 55 – than ever before. Indeed, a former Congressional Black Caucus intern, Lauren Underwood (D-IL) is part of the incoming first-year class. At 32, she is the youngest Black woman to serve.
This Congress includes the first Native American woman, two Muslim women, openly gay representatives, and others. Much of this diversity was displayed at the ceremonial swearing-in of the Congressional Black Caucus, an inspirational event that preceded the official swearing-in on Capitol Hill. There, as I listened to speeches by the top Congressional Democrats – incoming speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA), incoming Majority leader Steny Hoyer (MD), and incoming Whip James Clyburn (SC), I was awash in hope and optimism. These leaders, along with outgoing Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond (LA) and incoming Chair Karen Bass (CA) spoke of challenge, struggle, and optimism and focused on possibilities.
No freedom in this homeland of the free, but this Congress offers freedom possibilities. It offers the possibility of fixing the Voting Rights Act, even as the Supreme Court has attempted to erode voting rights, even as at least two elections were stolen in 2018, those of Stacey Abrams in Georgia and Andrew Gillum in Florida.
This Congress offers freedom possibilities in resisting the insanity of a "wall" that the Great Negotiator (and purported author of The Art of the Deal) swore that Mexico was paying for. Not. This Congress offers freedom possibilities in its efforts to preserve the Affordable Health Care Act and to move us to Medicare for all. This colorful Congress (the pictures tell it all) offers a sharp contrast to the dismal (as in grey and navy suits) set of Republicans, overwhelmingly white and male, and overwhelmingly staid.
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Swedish AP funds exclude Wal-Mart, Freeport McMoRan despite years of engagement
Chemicals producers Incitec Pivot and Potash Corp also to be divested.
The Ethical Council which advises Sweden's multi-billion-euro state AP funds has advised them to divest their holdings in US retail giant Wal-Mart and mining company Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., despite engaging with the companies for years.
The funds exiting Wal-Mart are AP1, AP3 and AP4 (AP2 sold its stake in 2006). All four will sell their stakes in Freeport McMoRan, as well as chemicals producers Incitec Pivot and Potash Corp.
The council has failed to make headway with any of the companies on a range of issues and has decided to terminate its dialogue with them.
The Wal-Mart exclusion stems from its links with what is termed "systematic abuses of workers' rights" and the denial of workers' right to form and join trade unions.
The Ethical Council has engaged with Wal-Mart on the issue since it was formed in 2007, but it says it has been forced to conclude that "continued dialogue with Wal-Mart will be to no avail"."The Ethical Council performed a detailed analysis of the four companies and concluded that AP1-AP4 should exclude them as investment vehicles from their portfolios," said Christina Kusoffsky Hillesöy, Chairman of the Ethical Council.
Exclusion is seen as the "last resort" when engagement has failed and the Ethical Council admits it is a setback.
The exclusion of Freeport McMoRan Copper relates to its controversial Grasberg facility in Indonesia; the council said it has been told by the company that it reserves the right to release waste into rivers.
"The Ethical Council's has therefore concluded that further dialogue is likely to be ineffectual and that there remains a continued risk of further treaty violations due to the company's reluctance to exclude the possibility of deploying its controversial waste processing practices in future projects."
The exclusions of Incitec Pivot and Potash are because they buy phosphate from a Moroccan supplier that mines its product in the disputed Western Sahara territory. Three years of dialogue with both has produced no results.


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Selecting A Bishop: It's Not Just About Him
On September 13, 2008 By Fr. TedIn Evangelism, Orthodox, Orthodox Church, OrthodoxyLeave a comment
The OCA Synod of Bishops announced that at the November 2008 All North American Council there would be an election of a new metropolitan for the OCA as a first order of business.
Though the election of a metropolitan is a critically important event at this fragile juncture in the history of the OCA, I want to make but one comment about the role of the bishop in the life of the church which is related to but not the primary issue in electing a metropolitan.
The bishop in each diocese is the man responsible for ordaining candidates to the diaconate and priesthood, and for assigning priests to parishes. This means that one of the prime responsibilities of the bishop is shaping not only the present reality of the diocese but the future of the dioceses and the parishes as well.
The bishop will answer to God for how well he fulfilled this function. He cannot avoid that judgment by refusing to ordain or assign priests – for the parishes and thus the diocese would not survive without priests to enable the sacramental life of the parish to exist. Certainly parishes could exist as places of learning (like synagogues), or places of socializing or socialism. But central to the existence of the parish are the sacraments – the uniquely defining moments and movement of Orthodox parishes – because that is something uniquely Christian that cannot be gotten elsewhere. And though the priest and the parish's role cannot be limited to the sacraments, the sacraments and the liturgical life nurture and feed all the members of the parish and all that the parish community does.
A major question to ask in selecting a man to become bishop therefore centers not on his liturgical perfection or preferences, nor on his ability to quote canons or remember rubrics. Foremost among a bishop's gifts must be an ability to discern, choose, nurture, teach, work with, help improve the men who serve the diocesan parishes. The bishop must be an excellent father (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1). Of course our image of the good father has changed over time, and is not quite the same as what St. Paul describes, but taking that into account, the image of the bishop as a good father – one who manages his household well – is still applicable today. The bishop oversees a number of parish families, but his job is to help insure that each parish family embraces the ideals of Christianity. The bishop is not lord over the parish, but perhaps its grandfather. His role is more pastoral than hierarchical in each parish.
As we choose our new bishops, we should ask the candidates about their understanding of their role in choosing, training, selecting and nurturing parish priests and deacons. How do they see their role in helping priests to be good shepherds, and how do they see their role in dealing with the problems that can arise in a priest's life and ministry. For certainly the bishop's attitude in these things is going to greatly shape the present and future of each diocese. The issue is not just how the episcopal candidate sees his role as bishop, but what kind of men is he going to choose to pastor the diocesan parishes. This should be a concern of every parish. The election of a bishop has everything to do with the selection of parish priests. And though the bishop may be far away from the life of the parish, the priest is "in our midst."
The Universal Temptations of Christian Leaders
On September 13, 2008 September 13, 2008 By Fr. TedIn Gospel, Orthodox, Orthodox Church, Orthodoxy, salvationLeave a comment
At left a batik icon done by a Kenyan Orthodox friend during my missionary visit to his country.
Reading my journal for 14 September 1978, The Universal Elevation of the Cross, Kunjeru, Kenya: "We had no liturgy for the feat today… I like this feast very much, especially the words of Christ, "when I am lifted up I will gather all men to myself." Whenever I see a crucifix I feel that I am drawn to Christ and that his arms are outstretched to gather me in, but not only me, but the millions who recognize Him as the Savior of the world. The amazing thing is the Son of God's love for us. He knew we had brought death into the world through sin and yet He becomes like us in order to die for us and give us the possibility of eternal life. It was necessary for Him to die, because without His death, humanity would be under continual bondage to death."
Sadly, my journal notes the problems the Orthodox mission in Kenya faced. The Greek Metropolitan from Alexandria, Frumentios, and the Kenyan Bishop George Gathuna, exhibited total animosity toward each other, threatening to bodily hurt one another. Their fight had split the Church in Kenya and drug it down into a hostile scandal. I wrote: "These 2 guys are playing with Christ's Church. Neither of them is worried about the Church and teaching the Gospel, but both are worried about their personal powers being transgressed or ignored. It is totally a personality fight and unless God intervenes I'm sure the Patriarch of Alexandria will enter the fray at the same level. No one cares that the Orthodox Church in Kenya may disappear; all they care is that their dignity is kept intact. … We have lost our call to preach the Truth and are only concerned about age old Patriarchates and episcopal dignity. God forgive us and have mercy on us."
How much that sounds like what has transpired recently in the OCA between a former metropolitan and a former chancellor. How easy it is for the church to get diverted from its mission and to become involved in personal power feuds, and in defending entitlements rather than in exhibiting merits. A continual temptation for church leaders is to become so wrapped up in defending their prestige and entitlements and popularity as to forget that the greater love they were called to was to lay down their lives for the church (John 15:13). We are to elevate and exalt the Cross of Christ, not ourselves or hierarchs. For the one who would be great among us is not to seek praise and power, but to serve (Matthew 20:26). We bow our heads not to a king of flesh and blood, but to the awesome God, and we put not our trust in princes among men (Psalm 146:3). That is a lesson to be learned in the church at all times and in every nation.
The Feast of the Universal Elevation of the Cross teaches us about the Universal temptation of Christian leaders to exalt themselves rather than the Cross of Christ.


What image does eating fugu conjure? Sudden death from fugu poison? Eating fugu is a rite of passage for anyone exploring Japanese cuisine. I believe there are not other cuisine that offer a Russian roulette as a course.
Despite its deadly potential, fugu has been eaten in Japan for hundreds of years. As it was initially unknown how to properly prepare the fish, there were many fatalities from fugu consumption. For this reason, the eating of fugu was banned from around 1570 to 1870. These days fugu is commonly available in restaurants and supermarkets throughout Japan, but must be prepared by a licensed chef, and is prohibited to be prepared in the home – even today, the Japanese royal family is forbidden from eating it.
Thrill-seeking is not the only reason that Japanese pufferfish remains so popular – aside from its distinct, subtle flavor and unique chewy texture, fugu is also low in fat and high in protein. Both fugu skin and meat are used in Japanese cuisine, and the meat is very versatile. Fugu was originally a high-class food, but has become more widely available in recent years–although still as a premium-priced fish.
Fugu skin may not sound like a stand-alone dish, but in a culture that traditionally values minimizing food waste, it is common to prepare all parts of an animal in a way that brings out their flavor. Fugu skin may be served raw as sashimi 皮刺し, sliced and boiled and served with ponzu, grilled, or deep-fried until it's crispy—"fugu kawa senbei ふぐ皮煎餅" which is said to pair perfectly with a cold beer. In addition to preventing waste and providing new flavor sensations, fugu skin contains high levels of collagen, a protein that improves the skin's appearance, elasticity and youthfulness, making it particularly popular with women.
Also known as "fugusashi" or "tessa", fugu sashimi とらふぐ刺身 is one of the most common ways to eat Japanese pufferfish. To prepare the dish, fugu flesh is sliced paper-thin, much thinner than other varieties of fish sashimi, and the slices are elegantly arranged in circle to resemble a chrysanthemum—a little eerie given that the flower symbolizes death in Japanese culture. The plated sashimi is garnished with finishings such as edible flowers, sprouts, daikon and sudachi citrus, and served with ponzu to enhance the flavor of the raw fugu.
Fugu shirako is a delicacy for fans, but for newbies it represents one of the more challenging ways to eat fugu. Shirako is the Japanese term for milt, male fish genitalia containing sperm. Other than fugu, the Milt of cod, anko, salmon and squid are also popular ingredients in Japan. Fugu shirako is prized for its exceptional creaminess and gentle oceanic flavor. Common ways to eat fugu shirako is raw and dressed with ponzu and wasabi, cooked in a nabe, or lightly battered and deep-fried, tempura-style.
Tecchiri 泳ぎてっちり, or fugu chirinabe とらふぐ鍋, is a type of nabe—Japanese hot pot—that uses fugu as the feature ingredient. Nabe come in a range of broth flavors and ingredients, and the different regions of Japan have their own signature types of nabe showcasing local specialties. Fugu nabe is a specialty of the Kansai region of Japan, in particular, the Yamaguchi prefecture, as it is close to the Sea of Japan where pufferfish are in abundance. Tecchiri nabe features pieces of rich fugu meat alongside tofu, mushrooms and other vegetables cooked in a dashi broth and served with ponzu. Fugu nabe is a great meal option for fugu first-timers.
The most familiar form of Japanese karaage is most likely to tori (chicken) karaage, where pieces of chicken are marinated in sake, soy sauce, salt, garlic and ginger, then coated in a mixture of flour and potato starch and deep-fried until golden brown. However, this preparation technique is also a popular way to cook fish. Fugu karaage とらふぐ唐揚 is rich in flavor, with a soft, slightly chewy center and crisp outer crust. The deep-fried morsels typically come served with wedge of sudachi lime and salt. Unlike some fugu dishes, this is an easy-to-palate introduction to fugu for beginners.
Fugu ojiya is the name of a variety of zosui 雑炊, or Japanese rice porridge, with fugu as the main attraction. Zosui may be made either by cooking rice with water and sometimes dashi, then adding other ingredients, or by adding rice to a pot of nabe as it nears the end. Making zosui in the final stages of a nabe is a popular way to end a Japanese hot pot meal, and produces an extremely flavorful and nourishing dish—a beloved winter warmer.
The dessert for the evening was an ice cream sandwich that was simple but delicious.
Whether you're after the rush of eating what once was a deadly sea creature, or interested in trying a diverse range of traditional Japanese foods, the wide range of fugu dishes make an appealing meal. For those just starting out, a steaming bowl of fugu nabe with a nip of sake, or a plate of crispy fried fugu karaage washed down with an ice-cold beer are great places to start. For the more daring, fugu shirako and hirezake makes for a boundary-pushing meal, and interesting story to tell friends and family!
The service was fantastic. Torafugutei can be considered an affordable fugu restaurant that still provide the complete fugu dining experience. Recommended once you overcome the fear.


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Die 7. Division (jap. , Dai-nana Shidan) war eine Division des Kaiserlich Japanischen Heeres, die von 1896 bis 1945 bestand.

Allgemeine Daten
Die 7. Division war die erste neu gegründete Division, nachdem 1888 auf Empfehlung des preußischen Militärberaters Jakob Meckel die ersten Divisionen des Kaiserlich Japanischen Heeres aus den seit 1871 bestehenden sechs regionalen Kommandos gebildet worden waren. Zuständig für Hokkaidō lag das Hauptquartier der ca. 15.000 Mann starken Division in Asahikawa, wo sie im September 1945 aufgelöst wurde.

Geschichte der Einheit

Im Mai 1896 wurde sie als Karree-Division aus der 13. Brigade (25. und 26. Infanterie-Regiment) und 14. Brigade (27. und 28. Infanterie-Regiment), dem 7. Kavallerie-Regiment und dem 7. Artillerie-Regiment aufgestellt.

Während des Russisch-Japanischen Krieges 1904–1905 unterstand sie anfangs der 3. Armee unter dem Kommando von Generalleutnant Ōsako Naotoshi, mit dem sie erst Ende 1904 in die Belagerung von Port Arthur eingriff. Nach dem siegreichen Ende der Belagerung marschierte die 7. Division schnellstmöglich nach Mukden, um in der letzten großen Schlacht des Krieges, der Schlacht von Mukden teilzunehmen.

Von 1918 bis 1922 war die 7. Division an der Sibirischen Intervention beteiligt. Sie war Teil der Entente-Mächte, die die Weiße Armee im Russischen Bürgerkrieg gegen die bolschewistische Rote Armee unterstützten. Im Zuge der Operation wurden alle Häfen und größeren Städte in der russischen Provinz Primorje und Ostsibirien besetzt. Angesichts des Rückzuges ihrer Alliierten und der hohen Kosten zogen sich die japanischen Soldaten im Oktober 1922 ebenfalls zurück.

1939 war die 7. Division am für Japan desaströsen Nomonhan-Zwischenfall beteiligt. 1940 wurde die Division in eine Triangulare Division mit drei Regimentern umgewandelt.

Im Pazifikkrieg war das 28. Regiment der Division unter dem Befehl von Oberst Ichiki Kiyonao für die Invasion Midways vorgesehen. Durch die japanische Niederlage in der Schlacht um Midway wurde das Regiment jedoch nach Guadalcanal umgeleitet, wo es während der Schlacht um Guadalcanal nahezu vernichtet wurde. Von den 2500 Soldaten des 28. Regiments kehrten lediglich 140 Mann nach Japan zurück.

Die Division verblieb bis Kriegsende auf Hokkaidō, war dort der 5. Regionalarmee unterstellt und wurde im September 1945 auf Hokkaidō aufgelöst.

Gliederung

1896
 13. Brigade
 25. Infanterie-Regiment
 26. Infanterie-Regiment
 14. Brigade
 27. Infanterie-Regiment
 28. Infanterie-Regiment
 7. Kavallerie-Regiment
 7. Artillerie-Regiment

Zu Kriegsende 1945
 26. Infanterie-Regiment
 27. Infanterie-Regiment
 28. Infanterie-Regiment
 7. Kavallerie-Regiment
 7. Feldartillerie-Regiment
 7. Pionier-Regiment
 7. Transport-Regiment

Führung
Divisionskommandeure
 Nagayama Takeshiro, Generalmajor: 12. Mai 1896 – 25. April 1900
 Ōsako Naotoshi, Naoharu, Generalleutnant: 25. April 1900 – 6. Juli 1906
 Ueda Arisawa, Generalleutnant: 6. Juli 1906 – 21. Dezember 1908
 Uehara Yusaku, Generalleutnant: 21. Dezember 1908 – 6. September 1911
 Hayashi Taichiro, Generalleutnant: 6. September 1911 – 11. Mai 1914
 Utsunomiya Taro, Generalleutnant: 11. Mai 1914 – 18. August 1916
 Fujii Saiwaitsuchi, Generalleutnant: 18. August 1916 – 25. November 1919
 Naiya Tatsujiro, Generalleutnant: 25. November 1919 – 6. August 1923
 Kunischi Gonana, Generalleutnant: 6. August 1923 – 2. März 1926
 Watanabe Jōtarō, Generalleutnant: 2. März 1926 – 14. März 1929
 Arai Kametaro, Generalleutnant: 16. März 1929 – 1. August 1931
 Sato Nenosuke, Generalleutnant: 1. August 1931 – 1. August 1933
 Sugihara Miyotaro, Generalleutnant: 1. August 1933 – 1. August 1935
 Usami Kyoya, Generalleutnant: 1. August 1935 – 23. März 1936
 Mike Kazuo, Generalleutnant: 23. März 1936 – 2. August 1937
 Sonobe Waichiro, Generalleutnant: 2. August 1937 – 1. August 1939
 Kunisaki Noboru, Generalleutnant: 1. August 1939 – 6. November 1941
 Koito Koichi, Generalleutnant: 6. November 1941 – September 1945

Siehe auch
 Divisionen des Kaiserlich Japanischen Heeres

Literatur
 US General Staff: Epitome of the Russo-Japanese War. US War Department, 1907.
 Rotem Kowner: The A to Z of the Russo-Japanese War. Scarecrow Press, Lanham 2009, ISBN 978-0-8108-6841-0.

Weblinks
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Einzelnachweise

Division #:7
Division, JP, #:7
Division #:7
Gegründet 1896
Aufgelöst 1945

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Home / Videos / Money With Monika | Funds that trade like stocks: Are ETFs right for you?
Money With Monika | Funds that trade like stocks: Are ETFs right for you?
Updated: 09 Oct 2020, 11:36 AM IST Livemint
From ₹7,000 crore to ₹2 lakh crore - that is how the asset base of exchange-traded funds in India has grown over the last 5 years. ETFs are a kind of mutual fund, but with one big difference - as the name suggests, they are listed on exchanges and are traded like stocks. They are passive funds, i.e. they mimic an index, and a fund manager doesn't actively choose the constituent stocks. Although ETFs are traditionally cheaper than their non-listed counterparts, retail participation in this category remains subdued, although there is growing interest. Watch this episode of Money with Monika Season 3 to know more. Monika Halan is consulting editor, Mint, and author of the book 'Let's Talk Money'.


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Q: Fetch() returns "TypeError: Network request failed" for specific URL Code example below returns rather generic TypeError: Network request failed, but when I try to visit the URL in Chrome there's no issue. What needs to be modified below? Note: I don't see a similar error with other URLs
import React, { Component } from "react";
import { render } from "react-dom";

const getStandardsTable = () => {
  const url = "https://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards/lat-pulldown";
  console.log(url);
  fetch(url)
    .then(function (response) {
      console.log(response);
      return response.text();
    })
    .then(function (html) {
      console.log(html);
      var parser = new DOMParser();
      var doc = parser.parseFromString(html, "text/html");
      console.log(doc);
      const table = doc.querySelectorAll(".standards__table")[0];
      return table.innerHTML;
    })
    .catch(function (err) {
      console.log("Failed to fetch page: ", err);
    });
};

class App extends Component {
  state = {
    data: []
  };

  componentDidMount() {
    this.getDataFromApi();
  }

  getDataFromApi = () => {
    console.log(getStandardsTable());
  };

  render() {
    return (
      <div className="App">
        <button onClick={this.getDataFromApi}> Click me to fetch </button>
      </div>
    );
  }
}

render(<App />, document.getElementById("root"));

Edit: This example fetches HTML and produces no error (React native running on Android via Expo):
import React, { Component } from 'react';
import { ActivityIndicator, FlatList, Text, View } from 'react-native';

export default class App extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);

    this.state = {
      data: [],
      isLoading: true
    };
  }

  async componentDidMount() {
    fetch('https://www.york.ac.uk/teaching/cws/wws/webpage1.html')
      .then((response) => response.text())
      .then((html) => {
        this.setState({ data: html });
      })
      .catch((error) => console.error(error))
      .finally(() => {
        this.setState({ isLoading: false });
        console.log(this.state.data);
      });
  }

  render() {
    const { data, isLoading } = this.state;

    return (
      <View style={{ flex: 1, padding: 24 }}>
      </View>
    );
  }
};

Stackoverflow is asking me to provide some more details and I've already provided enough so this is just some text to waste space and make the validation succeed

A: The API-End point should return a JSON. In your case the url https://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards/lat-pulldown is actually a website not a valid API-EndPoint. Try to hit this url in your Browser URL you will get to know.

A: I'm not entirely sure because it's not clear how to get more details on the error, but seems the reason for this may be related to SSL certs on the public domain in this URL.
Created a separate question since it's a bit tangential to this one


The high number invitees and attendance indicated that the graduates are happy.
The Executive Director Rev. Mathias B. Yashim discuss his views on entrepreneurial processes; business start-up and growth, encouraging young people to take this opportunity as this will make them standout among others.
Participating in this event makes me to realize that having the require skill is as important as having an idea to become an entrepreneur. It is almost unbelievable to see youths train to acquire these skills (Beads-crafts making, Catering services, Make-up art) within the stipulated time for almost free. Thanks to the tutors.
With the level of entrepreneurship concepts exhibited today by the graduates, am rest assured that we have a future. The future only belongs to those who prepare for it.
To add color to the event, an eleven-member committee was inaugurated to organize the 2016 Career Day. The Career Day tagged Our Art…, Our Literature… Our future is scheduled for November 2016.
The purpose of the Youth Hope-Builders Academy is to promote the growth and development of Black youth as Christians and to enliven their awareness of and commitment to Christian vocation and practices in the Church and world through hope-filled and hope-building methods. The ultimate goal is for these adults to see their participation in the Academy and their ongoing support of their youth as a pivotal part of their own Christian practices and learning.


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UK law and guidance on anti-money laundering
Flag it up
The legal and accountancy sector are working with HM Government to support the Flag It Up campaign, a joint initiative that aims to raise awareness about the warning signs of money laundering.
The National Crime Agency's National Strategic Assessment 2017 indicates that previous figures of £36 billion to £90 billion for all money laundering impacting on the UK could be a significant underestimation. Money laundering is also an enabler of serious and organised crime, which as well as costing the UK an estimated £24 billion a year, perpetuates wider social harms that damage communities and people's lives.
Visit the Flag It Up campaign page which covers the rational of the campaign guidance
Watch the video aimed at accountants to raise awareness of the threat of money laundering
Listen to the Flag It Up anti-money laundering webinar
Flag it Up Suspicious Activity Reporting Guidance


The pocket monster archade game is free for kids during summer vacation.
Kids go to pokemon center in Nihonbashi Takashimaya everyday with me.
They got some new card of pockemon. But I don't know the story of pockemon.
They tell me the pockemon evolution next monster.
I have laugh and bitter smile. I think I must go with kids for ever.


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Last weekend the water was calm and clear, and with plenty of wildlife viewing around the Monterey Bay. Saturday we had a super show of California sea lions offshore from Santa Cruz, feeding among 15-20 humpback whales. Sunday we found more humpbacks feeding, and went along to the Seacliff Beach area to see great white sharks. We got looks at a 9-foot great white shark! Monday a delightful group, again we counted 8 whales in the Santa Cruz area of Monterey Bay.


Project Run and Play: How do you properly say thank you?
How do you properly say thank you?
When we first took over Project Run and Play almost 3 years ago, one of the first things that we knew we wanted were some amazing sponsors for the sewists and you at home to receive. Not that anyone who does PR&P does it for the prizes, but we knew that we wanted to give a little back to each contestant that put their heart and souls into making and sewing such inspiring childrenswear!
And so we started emailing companies. And we had such a great response from the sewing community. We are still overwhelmed at how generous our sponsors are to each and every season.
The Sponsors for SEASON 9 were as fabulous as ever! Just look at this list of each and every prize that they donated.....they are sooooooo fantastic and we sincerely appreciate each and every one.
So if you have sewing, crafting, notions, and pattern needs please use these fantastic companies! We love them dearly for all that they do for PR&P.
I've loved watching Project Run and Play grow from the first season to this one.


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Turkey Slams Sarkozy, Pushes for Speeding Up EU Talks
ANKARA (Reuters)–Turkey denounced new French President Nicolas Sarkozy's vocal opposition to its EU membership bid Thursday and urged the opening of more chapters in its turbulent accession talks. "Turkey's European Union objective is clear," foreign ministry spokesman Levent Bilman told reporters. "Turkey's status is also very clear — it is a country which has started negotiations and the target of these negotiations has been determined as nothing but full membership." Bilman was reacting to Sarkozy saying Wednesday in Brussels that he would not drop his opposition to Turkey's membership, a position he highlighted during his election campaign. "Statemen's that may have negative reflections on the negotiating process… are not encouraging for Turkey and it is better not to make such statemen's," he said. Meanwhile, in an apparent conciliatory gesture, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan telephoned the French leader to congratulate him for his victory in the presidential elections, an aide to Erdogan said. "We should not communicate with each other via the media," the aide quoted Erdogan as telling Sarkozy. "We should work together through direct talks." He declined to say whether the two leaders exchanged any concrete remarks on Turkey's EU bid. Erdogan warned Sarkozy last week that hostility towards Turkey's EU aspirations would fan anti-Europe sentimen's among Turks and damage bilateral ties. The French president, who took office last week, has argued that most of Turkey's territory is in Asia and that the idea of a united Europe would be diluted if its borders stretch that far. Turkey conducted far-reaching democracy reforms to win the green light for accession talks in October 2005, despite strong opposition in European public opinion, notably in France. A row over Ankara's refusal to grant trade privileges to Cyprus led the EU in December to slow down the negotiations by freezing talks in eight of the 35 policy areas that candidates are required to complete. Ending a long hiatus in the talks, the EU last month began negotiations with Turkey on "enterprise and industry policy," only the second chapter Ankara has managed to open since "science and research" in June 2006. Despite Sarkozy's opposition, Ankara hopes to begin negotiations in three more chapters — economic and monetary policy, statistics and financial control — in June, Bilman'said. "The president in question (Sarkozy) represents only one member of the European Union… We believe the EU will make an objective decision and negotiations will be opened in June on these three chapters," he said. EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn last week played down concerns that Sarkozy would put the brakes on Turkey's membership bid and said that new talks with Ankara could begin before the end of June.


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Step 1: Trace the outline of the wings and cut them out.
Step 2: Paint the wings.
Step 3: Glue tulle and/or add glitter etc. to decorate wings.
Step 4: We used tulle to make the straps for wings, but you could also use ribbon or twine.
Step 5: Strap your wings on and go spread some magic!


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Visitors to the park have the opportunity to see lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and wild dog - which is thought to be the largest surviving group in Africa as well as plenty of others. In total, there are 105 mammal and over 400 bird species, and it is the only protected area where gemsbok and brown hyena are found in acceptable numbers.
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