It's not easy to admit that one is getting older, especially when your body and your mind are not what they used to be.
Moving a family member into a senior care residence is never a simple decision.
It may not be easy to broach the subject with your loved ones. In fact, they may be resistant to moving and they may fear losing their independence.
When there are physical and anatomical signs of deterioration that will affect their well-being and their safety. A person who is having trouble getting out to shop or remembering how to cook or when to eat can result in significant nutritional issues. This could range from unhealthy weight loss or conversely, excessive weight gain. Check the fridge and watch meal-prep skills. Other examples include loss of sight or hearing, loss of balance, stroke, disease. or physical conditions, such as arthritis and osteoporosis.
Cognitive decline can have serious ramifications, especially if your loved one can't take medications correctly, is not able to fix a meal or doesn't remember to eat. If a loved one exhibits confusion, poor judgment, or other signs of cognitive impairment, assisted living is often a good next step. Symptoms of agitation and aggression in behaviour otherwise known as "Sundowner syndrome" are a common characteristic of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of Dementia. This can take a heavy toll on caregivers and other family members when it begins to severely disrupt family routine and decision making thus causing caregivers to suffer or begin to feel resentful.
There are the psychological costs of caregiving and of making difficult care decisions, which can be compared to the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. Caregivers may experience symptoms like disabling anxiety, hyper-vigilance and more. The emotional, mental and physical toll of caregiving can be particularly pronounced for adult children or spouses of those who need care. In cases like this, when the demands of care become too great, it might be clear immediately. In other cases, it might not be so obvious.
This is a common reason why families consider a move. They noticed that their loved ones are not as sure on their feet as they used to be or their eyesight is less clear, causing them to be a fall risk. Most falls occur as a result of compounding factors that combine and overwhelm an older person's ability to maintain or regain his or her balance. According to the Canadian Public Health Agency, falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian seniors. In fact, 20%-30% of seniors fall each year. Falls and associated outcomes not only harm the injured individuals but also affect family, friends, care providers and the health care system.
It's normal for activity to decrease with age. But if your loved one once enjoyed spending time in the yard gardening, or simply being with friends, and then chooses to no longer engage in these activities, or rarely leaves the house, it may be time to consider a senior living residence. This is a sign that behavioral changes are underway.
When considering your loved one's well-being, it is a good time to examine yours as well.
Is all your time being taken to care for them? Are you feeling isolated and alone? If you begin to feel resentful of your loved one, it might be time to examine the source of those feelings. Sleep deprivation, anger, resentment – all those things will become part of what happens to a caregiver. Are you able to take on this added responsibility? It is not an easy decision to make. Sometimes, it is best to discuss with other family members or with those who have gone through the experience to obtain their advice. Helping your loved ones to recognize the signs of when it is time to move, having an open dialogue with the family members involved and taking the time to discuss the options will go a long way in making the transition to senior care residence more agreeable for everyone.
Matt Del Vecchio is the founder and president of Lianas, a company that specializes in assisting families with their search for retirement homes and the entire transition process. There are Lianas Senior Advisors in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. He is a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA) and is a guest speaker to different industries including caregivers, wealth planners and real estate brokers. Matt is also the official blogger for The Suburban on the subject of Seniors and Aging.


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Postprocedural EOA and transvalvular gradient results of reference number 2 are not size-specific but based on a mixed group of patients with JenaValves of sizes 23mm, 25mm and 27mm.
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package org.osgi.test.cases.cdi.junit.services;

import org.osgi.test.cases.cdi.interfaces.SingletonScoped;

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A Paradigm of Things exhibited at Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork city, Ireland, October 2013. This collection of digital art was a collaborative effort between Paul Walsh, Prasad Gade, and James O'Sullivan.
Digital art is without limits, yet its boundaries remain mathematically defined. It is sublime: infinite yet logically structured with absolute precision. Technology continues to influence artistic practices, remediating traditional values through contemporary visions.
A Paradigm of Things exhibits such a marriage, core artistic values being juxtaposed with computational aesthetics and graphic design. From complex aesthetic measures, to handcrafted imagery composed on everyday devices, this collection deconstructs the false dichotomy between the old and the new, the trivial and the algorithmic.
Embracing technological ubiquity, mathematics and traditional aesthetic values, A Paradigm of Things presents a jarring collage of the contemporary condition. Elements of this collection were produced using generative algorithms, as well as common design tools and consumer electronics, such as tablets and smartphones. Thus, what you see presented are not simply works of art focused on the everyday, but the very products of such experience.
Viewers are invited to engage with the anamorphic nature of the works, and will hopefully appreciate that art is not simply traditional or innovative, but a combination of aesthetics that are simultaneously, as Raymond Williams posits, dominant, residual and emergent. It is a dialogue of aesthetics – a paradigm of things.
An example is shown in the above figure, where a self-similar pattern is repeatedly applied at smaller and smaller scales. This fractal technique generates a near infinite number of forms that we then filter out using machine learning techniques.


With the signing of Jason Marquis, the free agent starting pitchers left on the board are all awfully similar in terms of likely value. If you like Doug Davis over Jon Garland, or Joel Pineiro over Davis, you're still not likely to get a frontline starting pitcher, and it is likely to cost a team roughly what Marquis cost the Nationals.
The two remaining starters with the chance to be much better than average- but carrying significant risk- are Ben Sheets and Pedro Martinez. With Martinez, we have a better sense of what he is looking for, contract-wise, thanks to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reporting earlier today that he wants "more than Brad Penny got"- more than $7.5MM base salary, in other words. That's still in line with Marquis and company, however.
As for Sheets, he's reportedly seeking $12MM next year. So the question becomes, is Sheets likely to be more than a third better than Martinez?
The major advantages for Sheets: he's posted an ERA of 3.39 since 2007, while Martinez is actually below average during that time, at 4.66. Sheets has also made at least 30 starts as recently as 2008; Martinez last accomplished the feat in 2005.
But Martinez may be a better bet than that would suggest. For one thing, Sheets didn't pitch at all last season, while Martinez was quite effective- a 3.63 ERA in the regular season, 3.70 ERA in the playoffs. Martinez has also had a better strikeout rate than Sheets since 2007, which is a strong indicator of future performance.
If the price tag is significantly lower for Martinez- and as of right now, it appears to be- he might be the more valuable upside candidate of the two.
And if risk isn't your game, there's always Jon Garland.


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This article is about how to decorate a bathroom vanity. I hope you get an idea from the following tips.
A vanity is an essential element in the bathroom that is used for many purposes, making it an important aspect that will make your bathroom look elegant.
The first thing you must consider is the surrounding of the vanity. What the wall color in your bathroom is and also what the material of the floor is.
Then you must also consider the color of the vanity. Why? Because everything has to be balanced and enhanced each other's color or your vanity won't look good. It is better to choose natural colors for your wall like beige or creamy white.
For the floor, it is better using wood and put white, furry carpet to create elegant nuance. Don't let the carpet cover all of the wood surface, let it shown a little.
For the vanity, the color could be natural or even dark, just don't choose black. If its natural color is already brown, then don't change it.
The second thing you must choose carefully is the top. With the natural colored wall, wood floor, and natural colored vanity, it would better to choose and put white granite on it. After that, install the white sink and aluminum tab on it.
When you already have white granite, white sink, aluminum tab, bright walls, and wood floor with white carpet on it, and also the color of your vanity is brown, it means the mirror has to balance each other. It would be best to pick a mirror with wood frame on it. The wood will balance the color of the vanity and the floor.
After that, put other colors in the shape of the decorations on your vanity to balance and to give variety for its elegance.
The first decoration is plant. For this, you could buy plants in small pots. Don't put too many of them, or it will look sloppy and your vanity will lose its elegance.
Second, you can also put used fish tank and put some artificial sand in it. If you love doing make-up, then you can put your brushes there.
Third, if you usually have toiletries on your vanity, change your old ones with the new ones that show elegance.
The last, choose the best lights to show elegance. Don't buy the ones that light too bright, buy the ones that can dimmed. It may be expensive, but it is worth it. Or you may order your own custom lights if you want to show originality.
The things that have mentioned above can make your vanity look elegant, but using creativity to add other aspects may create not only elegant look but also it will give originality for your vanity, making it unique in your own way.


Voters will elect party nominees for state and federal offices Aug. 2, and the winners will face each other and independents in the Nov. 6 election.
Republican candidates seeking to succeed retiring state Sen. Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, have provided their positions on improving traffic and bringing more high-paying jobs to Rutherford County.
County Mayor Ernest Burgess and state Rep. Dawn White, both of Murfreesboro, are competing in the Aug. 2 Republican primary for a four-year term in the Tennessee Senate District 13 seat.
The GOP winner will face unopposed Democratic primary candidate Kelly Northcut to represent a district that encompasses about two-thirds of Rutherford County, including La Vergne, Smyrna, Eagleville, the Walter Hill community north of Murfreesboro and much of Murfreesboro itself.
Burgess has served as mayor since winning his seat in 2006, and White has represented Tennessee House District 37 since winning her seat in 2012.
Both Republican candidates agreed to respond to questions from The Daily News Journal through email, and the publication will seek a follow up with Northcut.
What will you do to improve traffic in Rutherford County?
Burgess: Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet. That said, we can make significant progress on this issue by bringing key stakeholders together. The first step is to ensure that Rutherford County is getting its fair share of TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) funds. I am the candidate in this race with a record of fighting for Rutherford County, and I am the only candidate in this race with a record of proven results for Rutherford County.
White: First, we need to make sure that we continue to pursue important road-improvement projects, but we need to do so without raising taxes on hardworking Tennessee families. I opposed the recent gas tax increase and supported a conservative alternative plan that would have funded road improvements without raising taxes.
Second, we need to continue to look for common sense, inexpensive solutions to reduce traffic congestion. The state should consider allowing state employees to stagger their start times and encourage private employers to do the same. Other solutions to explore include allowing buses to use interstate shoulders and using lanes that reverse directions from the morning to evening rush hours.
What will you do to bring in higher-paying jobs in Rutherford County?
Burgess: As mayor, I have worked with the (Rutherford County) Chamber (of Commerce) and others to bring in countless jobs, including those that are high paying. I am the only person in this race with the executive and business background to provide the results needed to bring in more jobs to Rutherford County. As state senator, I will work on providing opportunities to help train a workforce for the high-paying jobs we already have and cut red tape to bring in more jobs.
White: As a former small business owner, I know that government does not create jobs; businesses do. Under conservative Republican leadership in the legislature, we've reduced taxes and regulations, and our economy has flourished. In fact, Tennessee was recently named as the number one state in the nation in small business job growth. As state senator, I will continue to work to cut burdensome regulations and red tape, and help make Tennessee and Rutherford County the best possible environment for new businesses to locate and for existing businesses to thrive.


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Victorian Rollicking at the Turnage with ECU Opera Theater
Washington -- ( Fri., Nov. 3, 2017 - Sun., Nov. 5, 2017 )
East Carolina University School of Music: Iolanthe
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By Richard Parsons
November 3, 2017 - Washington, NC:
It has been said that polite people avoid attending orgies, because there are too many thank you notes to write afterward. Any review of the ECU Opera Theater performing Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe is sure to result in far, far, too many names to praise. This rollicking Victorian romp was no exception.
The pit orchestra was all students except for the conductor, James Franklin; the opera company was also all students except for the director, John Kramar. The playhouse was the jewel in the crown of Washington's main street, the Turnage Theatre (opened in 1930 as the Palace Theatre). The theatre space was modeled on the Palace Theatre in New York City, but its intimacy is much more effective. Praise to Turnage Executive Director Debra Torrence and ECU's costumier Jeffery Phipps for their efforts in bringing the ECU Opera Theater to Washington. Kramar said from the stage that he believed this to be the first time in fifty years that the company had been on the road.
It can also be said that once one has seen and heard Anna Russell's explanation of a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, one can never forget it, so that might as well be put on the table now: The reason Russell is funny is that she is so accurate. And all that she says is true.
Iolanthe has all the standard G&S characters; in this case a misbehaving fairy Iolanthe, her husband the stuffy Lord Chancellor of England, their Arcadian shepherd son Strephon (half fairy, half mortal), his girlfriend Arcadian shepherdess Phyllis, a guardsman named Willis, the queen of the fairies, the dumbest members of the House of Lords, and a bevy of fairies. This was Victorian England, after all, and Gilbert was very careful to avoid any awkward discussions; Strephon is half fairy and emphatically half mortal, not half man.
There were fourteen fairies, and ten lords a-leaping, and they leapt very well indeed. The fairies were all swathed in luxurious gowns with hoop skirts (and a shocking lack of pantaloons!); the men of the company, with the exception of Strephon and Private Willis, were all dressed in both literal and figurative fustian to represent their pomposity in the House of Lords. But they were able to kick up their heels, including a can-can line. The Turnage stage was full when they were all on; it was a brilliant swirl of effective choreography.
The vocal blue ribbon goes to William Edwards (Strephon), whose rich, strong baritone filled the room. Joseph Morris' (Lord Mountararat) robust bass-baritone blended well with Adam Gross' tenor (Lord Tolloller); the large space of the venue swallowed a lot of Gross' lines, but Gilbert's book is idiotic, so it didn't really matter. Nolawi Araya as Lord High Chancellor had a similar problem, which is a shame, as his delivery of his patter songs was flawless and his voice is excellent. Iolanthe herself was well sung by Alexandra Fee. Christopher Short (Private Willis) has a guardsman's stolidity and, much more importantly, a very fine bass voice. Jennifer Kuchar (Phyllis) was a very believable Arcadian shepherdess. And a very positive "Bless your heart!" to Caroline Miller (Queen of the Fairies) whose delivery of a completely canonically line was as fine as her singing.
There's nothing serious about Gilbert and Sullivan, but the ECU company was seriously good and the evening was delightful.

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PCSIR AND IPO PAKISTAN JOINED HANDS TO PROMOTE INVENTIONS AND PATENT CULTURE IN PAKISTAN
Honorable Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Science & Technology witnessed the signing ceremony of "Record of Arrangement (RoA)" signed between Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) and Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO) in a ceremony held on 27th May 2021 in the Committee Room, PCSIR Head Office, Islamabad. Dr. Syed Hussain Abidi, Chairman PCSIR and Mr. Mujeeb Ahmad Khan, Chairman IPO endorsed their signatures on the document. The said activity is a result of directions of the Federal Minister for Science & Technology to redefine patent culture in Pakistan in general and PCSIR in particular.
At this occasion, the Federal Minister for Science & Technology appreciated both the organizations and hoped that this cooperation will develop collaboration to promote innovation in the areas of Scientific & Technological research as well as strengthening of knowledge based economy.
Under the scope of collaborative activities, both the organizations will share information and guide each other on Intellectual Property (IP) right protection, sharing of technical expertise, commercialization and licensing arrangements with the third parties. Holding of joint awareness sessions, seminars, capacity building & training workshops on IP issues such as drafting of patent application and its filing, literature survey, trademark, copyrights and industrial designs filing are the promising areas of collaborative activities which will provide guidelines to the national inventors & researchers for the protection of their IP rights. Moreover, PCSIR in collaboration with IPO will also establish digital database of its patents and R&D activities. To this affect, Technology & Innovation Support Centres (TISC) offices shall be established in PCSIR with an aim to assist in patent and copyright landscape.


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Q: Possible Unhandled Promise Rejection (id: 0): [AxiosError: Network Error] - React Native and Django I'm trying to get the data from Django backend for my React Native project but im getting this error
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im new to react native and django but ive done this before in react js but i dont know why i cant get it to work here
Here's My React Native Code
import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";
import axios from "axios";

import { StyleSheet, ScrollView, View, Text } from "react-native";

// Components
import ProductCard from "../components/ProductCard";

export default function HomeScreen({ navigation }) {
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]

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What city in the world could be more perfect than Barcelona? With its cosmopolitan feel, relaxed pace of life, breathtaking architecture, fantastic gastronomy, and unbeatable climate, it really is the city that has everything. The beachside city's bustling art scene and bohemian vibe make it the offbeat counterpart to the more classic Madrid. Visit Barcelona for its gorgeous beaches and eclectic nightlife, plus it has some of the best seafood in all of Europe. The streets of Barcelona are lined with breathtaking works of architecture, from Gothic churches to Antoni Gaudí's surreal buildings, as well as modern sites like Maremagnum Mall. It's also home to the one of the world's most beloved soccer teams, Barcelona FC. Barcelona has a delightful Mediterranean climate and rarely gets extremely hot or cold .
The Institute for American Universities, now IAU College, is designed for U.S. college students spending a semester abroad. It is located in a restored 17th century chapel. Classes are offered in English and Spanish, which you will take with students studying abroad from the United States. Class sizes range from 10 to 35 students and often use experiences around the city as part of the course.
You can learn more about the program via the IAU College website.
Students also have the unique opportunity to enroll in an internship course. Please click HERE to learn more about the internships offered in Barcelona.
Students will have the option to be housed in shared homestays with Spanish families, which include 6 dinners and all breakfasts per week, or in shared apartments, where students will be responsible for their own meals. Students will be placed together and may request roommates on the housing application form.
Please see Program Cost on IAU's website HERE to review details of fees associated with this program.


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As the demand for biologic drugs has taken off, so has the need for analytical techniques that can meet the challenges of large molecule testing, which includes analyses of as many as 25 parameters, testing of protein modifications and test complexity. Last week, Waters launched the BioAccord System, its latest LC/MS TOF solution addressing this market and aiming to open up usage of LC/MS technology to new labs and applications. "It's really a system meant to open up the doors for companies to put LC/MS into areas that traditionally may not have it or where it's highly desirable to have it," said John Gebler, director, Biopharmaceutical Market Segment, at Waters, on a conference call held for the media to introduce the system. For example, in QC labs, LC/MS could replace traditional assays and in development labs, it could replace the use of more advanced instruments for routine testing. Shipments of the BioAccord System began earlier this month.
Key to the greater use of MS in both existing labs and new labs is ease of use, according to Waters. Doing this required what the company calls a purpose-built system. "We are very much taking a holistic system approach. This is because we realized that in order to deliver the right level of performance and user experience to our customers, we needed to carefully consider every component and how it contributes to the system as a whole," explained Mike Wilson, PhD, director, Mass Spectrometry Systems Marketing, on the call. He cited ease of use, robustness, simplicity and reliability as among the basic requirements for such accessibility. "The view is that specialist training and years of experience should not be needed for any but the most advanced equipment, and that modern systems should provide an intuitive user experience with any complex tasks automated where possible," he added. To serve such needs, with BioAccord, Waters introduced what it calls SmartMS, a set of features including one-button start-up and intelligent diagnostics, to make LC/MS more accessible.
Service is also integral to system accessibility, according to the company. Specifically, the BioAccord comes with a new set of service offerings: application-specific installation, application-specific customer training and system qualification for installation. Also designed to make installation and training easier, the BioAccord is the first Waters system where system integration and application-specific testing is performed at the Waters' factory prior to shipment, as well as at the customer site. "We believe this approach will have a profound effect on how quickly and easily our users can get their new systems up and running, and start to generate a return on their investment," noted Dr. Wilson. But the ease of use and small footprint for a TOF system also appeals to expert users, according to Dr. Wilson, as the system provides TOF MS capabilities of accurate mass measurement, high mass range and fragmentation functionality.


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The Conversation - Collectors Edition
The Conversation is regarded as one of Francis Ford Coppola's greatest films.
Two-time Academy Award winner Gene Hackman (Unforgiven, The French Connection) plays a paranoid and personally-secretive surveillance expert who has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that a couple he is spying on will be murdered. This tense thriller makes some remarkably advanced arguments about technology's role in society that still resonate today.
In addition to Apocalypse Now, The Coversation was Coppola's only other film to win the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes.
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Nicole and Bruno's style of cooking is instinctive and intuitive. They share a passion for cooking and their shared background make them a good match for one another. They like fresh and healthy foods and tasty meals. Their cuisine is truthful, delicate, unpretentious. Their Aveyronnaise roots and their attachment to the terroir undoubtedly characterize their cuisine. They like unexpected yet consistent combinations, where the homely contrasts with the elegant.
For years, their cuisine has remained in tune with modern cuisine, without trying to be fashionable or modernist by being too technical. The plate is straightforward: one main element, a side, a flavour, a sauce, an oil… The details of the menu shown below is given on a provisional basis and will change according to seasonal produces.


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«Фантазёры» — советский чёрно-белый комедийный художественный фильм, снятый на киностудии имени М. Горького в 1965 году режиссёром Исааком Магитоном.

Это первая режиссёрская работа Исаака Магитона и комбинация рассказов известного детского писателя Николая Николаевича Носова: «Фантазёры» (1940), «Карасик» (1956) и «Огурцы» (1945).

Сюжет
В фильме рассказывается о приключениях четырёх неразлучных друзей — Стасика, Мишутки, Серёжи и Яши. Все они — юные фантазёры, которые любят придумывать интересные небылицы и необыкновенные истории. Кроме этого оригинального увлечения, Мишутка и Стасик ещё коллекционируют почтовые марки, а вот с Яшей приключилось наибольшее количество происшествий. Сначала он, проигнорировав запрет своей мамы, съедает целую банку варенья, предварительно намазав им губы своей сестрёнки Леночки, чтобы подозрение мамы в содеянном упало именно на неё.

Затем, не подумав о реакциях своих друзей, Яша рассказывает об этом «подвиге» своим друзьям, Мишутке и Стасику. Те возмущены его поступком. Они с позором изгоняют Яшу из своего так называемого общества и всячески игнорируют его. По пути Мишутка теряет одну из своих марок, которую подбирает Яша. Чуть позже он не находит марки в своём альбоме, а начинает подозревать в краже Стасика, тем более что у последнего тем временем появилась абсолютно такая же марка.

Встретив Стасика, Мишутка требует от него свою марку обратно. Его собеседник отвечает, что эту марку ему подарил некий Дмитрий Ильич (что в действительности правда). Не поверив вышесказанному, Мишутка набрасывается на Стасика, однако отнять марку ему так и не удаётся. По возвращении домой Яша обнаруживает, что к нему в гости пришёл ещё ничего не знающий о случившемся Серёжа. Увидев на столе Яши аквариум с красивой рыбкой, он пустился на хитрость и предложил ему (то есть Яше) обменять рыбку на свисток. Колеблясь, Яша вскоре всё же соглашается.

Спустя некоторое время в квартиру Яши возвращается его мама и, обнаружив отсутствие рыбки, требует от него объяснений. Не получив их, она начинает подозревать ни в чём не виноватого домашнего котёнка Мурзика и гонится за ним. Испугавшись за Мурзика, Яша во всём признаётся. Расстроившись от обвинений матери, он со всех ног бежит к Серёже, чтобы получить рыбку назад, но в квартире последнего случилось абсолютно то же самое, о чём подумала мать Яши — домашний кот Серёжи съел рыбку Яши.

Посовещавшись, друзья решают пойти на море и поймать другую рыбку, чтобы загладить вину. На море им встречается отдыхающий человек, который, увидев расстройство Яши, всячески смешит их и развлекает. Отбросив идею о рыбалке, ребята решают пойти в колхозный огород и набрать огурцов. Увидев сторожа, Яша и Серёжа пугаются и убегают, забрав огурцы. Серёжа, испугавшись нести огурцы домой, отдаёт их Яше. Вернувшись домой с огромным количеством огурцов, Яша хвастается перед своей мамой. Узнав, что огурцы украдены из колхозного огорода, мать корит Яшу и требует, чтобы тот вернул огурцы. Яша в смятении относит огурцы обратно и извиняется перед сторожем. Ночью Яше снится, что лев, изображённый на марке Мишутки, спрашивает: «А ты марку Мишутке вернул?» Далее Яше снится, будто он летит на игрушечном самолёте к Мишутке, который представлен как космонавт. Яша протягивает ему марку, однако не удерживается на самолёте и падает. Проснувшись от ужаса, Яша всё же решается пойти к Мишутке и отдать ему марку. Мишутка, который в свою очередь всё понял, прощает и Стасика, и Яшу. Помирившись, все они вновь начинают придумывать небылицы и фантазировать.

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Над фильмом работали

Интересные факты
 Эпизод с Юрием Никулиным, снятый по инициативе Исаака Магитона, хотели вырезать из окончательного монтажа киноленты, поскольку автор сценария, Николай Носов, посчитал его чужеродным. Тем не менее на одном из предпремьерных показов случайно оказалась дочка одного из редакторов — Алёнка, которая очень эмоционально отреагировала именно на этот фрагмент. И сцену было решено сохранить.
 Фильм снимали в Крыму в Симеизе, в Голубом Заливе и у горы Кошка.

Видео
На видеокассетах фильм выпущен дистрибьютором «Видеопроект».

Литература
 Магитон И. Когда работа закончена // Кино и дети: Сборник статей / Сост.: М. Шнейдер, А. Попова. — : Искусство, 1971. — 288 с. — С. 208—212.

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New Drunk Driving and Speeding Laws Coming into Effect in B.C.
Beginning September 20 , B.C. residents will need to be aware of several new driving laws that address impaired driving and speeding.
Some of the changes to the impaired driving laws include:
Drivers who provide a failing breath sample above 0.08 per cent blood-alcohol content (BAC) or refuse to provide a breath sample at the roadside will face an immediate, 90-day driving ban and a $500 fine. As well, they will have their vehicle impounded for 30 days. Criminal charges may also be laid.
Drivers caught once in the "warn" range (between 0.05 and 0.08 per cent BAC) in a five-year period will face an immediate, three-day driving ban and a $200 fine; a second time, a seven-day ban and a $300 fine; and a third time, a 30-day ban and a $400 fine. Research shows a BAC in that range means a driver is seven times more likely to be in a fatal crash than if they have no alcohol in their body.
In addition, drivers who blow once in the "fail" range, or three times within five years in the "warn" range, will be required to participate in the rehabilitative Responsible Driver Program. They must also use an ignition interlock device, which tests a driver's breath for alcohol every time they operate their vehicle, for one year.
Summary of New Impaired Driving Laws
In recent years, B.C. has seen a rise in impaired driving offences, which went up 18 per cent from 2008 to 2009, according to information released last week by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics. Each year, on average, alcohol-related crashes cause 115 deaths and more than 3,000 injuries in B.C.
B.C. drivers need to know that on September 20 , new impoundment rules also come into effect for those travelling 40 km/h or more over the posted speed limit, Solicitor General Mike de Jong said.
"Excessive speed is often a death sentence for everyone involved - the driver, their passengers and other innocent road-users," said de Jong. "We want to save lives by going after the kind of driver who drives significantly and dangerously over the posted speed limit, and then get them off the road. By doing so, we hope to make our streets and highways safer for everyone."
Police issue about 10,000 tickets, annually, for excessive speeding. As of Sept. 20 , a charge of excessive speeding will trigger a mandatory seven-day impoundment for a first offence, a 30-day impoundment for a second, and 60 days for subsequent excessive speeding offences within two years.
Impoundment is in addition to existing penalties, which include:
A fine of $368 to $483, depending on how excessive the speed
Three penalty points on a driver's licence
An ICBC driver-risk premium of $320 per year for three years, over and above Autoplan insurance premiums
Street racers are also affected by the new rules. While street racing differs from excessive speeding, because it involves two or more vehicles trying to out-distance each other, under the new impoundment provisions, both are subject to a minimum impoundment of 7 days.
Previously, street racing had a minimum impoundment period of 48 hours. Additionally, the Motor Vehicle Act now makes careless acts like excessive tailgating, and reckless driving actions like wheelies and doughnuts - subject to a seven-day impoundment.


Brunch is my favourite meal, especially when it's bottomless! Bubbles & Baos is from Issho in Leeds, who thought they'd do a twist on the bottomless brunch trend with their Japanese version. It's exactly what it says really, bao buns with a choice of filling and endless prosecco. What's not to like?
I'd heard such good things about Victoria Gate's new Japanese eaterie by D&D London, seeing endless mouth-watering photos in my Instagram feed. The real thing didn't disappoint. Emma, Becca and I bagged a fab table on the sun terrace (lots of wild grasses and plants…lovely) where we stayed for the best part of about five hours! It didn't feel like that long at all….it never does when you're chatting, right?
Becca and Emma started off with bubbles. I sadly can't partake at the moment, so gave my glass to them. I went for the mocktails, which were absolutely gorgeous…and tasty.
You get a choice of three fillings. At the moment, it's Confit Duck Leg, Beef Short Rib or Turbot Karaage. It's usually enough for two people and comes with bao buns, pickles and salad. We went for the Beef Short Rib.
It was really delicious…the beef was soft and tender, the bao buns were spongey and lovely. Perfect.
All were lovely. Loved the corn, the chicken wings were good and the salmon was super tasty. The main attraction really is the lovely buns though. Being the greedy girls we most definitely are, we ordered dessert too.
The Warm Rice Pudding with Caramelised Banana is top left, Peach Nilar top right and the Okinawa Cinnamon Santandagi Doughnuts with Yuzu Curd and Chocolate Ganache is at the bottom. All were really tasty, but the clear winner for me was the rice pudding, it was the BEST rice pudding I've ever had. Hands down. Only slightly warm (which you'd think wouldn't be great, it is!), the banana and the caramelised bits are just pieces of heaven. Honestly, you need to order it. The Peach Nilar was my second favourite….beautiful flavours – basically peach, some ice-cream and a lovely cookie. I'm sure it's more complicated than that, but that's my way of describing it! The doughnuts I expected to be my fave, and they were good (loved the contrasting sauces)….but still the rice pudding won my heart.
I hope that's given you a taster of what you can expect at Issho for their Bubbles and Baos Bottomless Brunch. I love the twist, there are so many places doing brunch at the moment in Leeds…it's great to have an alternative and a luxury one at that. Heaven.
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Canines evolved puppy dog eyes to woo human companions
Wolves lack the facial muscles required to raise their eyebrows—a feature that makes dogs especially endearing to people.
You know the look. Everyone does. The wide, winsome eyes; the forlorn, furrowed brow. It's enough to melt your heart—and send your hand reaching for the treat bag.
But the next time your dog fixes you with that sorrowful stare, take comfort (or chagrin) in the knowledge that she—and the rest of the world's pet pooches—could owe their expressive eyes entirely to us.
According to new research published today in the journal PNAS, the allure of puppy dog eyes may be a product of domestication, acquired as a lineage of charismatic canines split off from wolves. While their wild ancestors lack the necessary facial anatomy to raise their inner eyebrows, dogs possess certain muscles that, when put to use, make their mugs resemble ours—something that may have piqued the interest of ancient peoples.
These brow-raising results hint that, on the road to becoming our closest companions, dogs may have evolved a way to hijack, or at least mimic, a core tenet of human communication: eye contact.
"Eye contact is central to human communicative skills," says Aleah Bowie, a conservation psychologist at Duke University who was not involved in the study. "So it makes sense if we're selecting for non-human animals [like dogs], we're going to look for the same kind of traits."
In other words, the power of puppy dog eyes is rooted not so subtly in a bit of egocentrism: Wide, expressive eyes remind us of human babies, or a person on the verge of tears—emotive extremes of ourselves.
And dogs, it seems, have reaped the benefits of this facial familiarity. There's even evidence to suggest mutts who raise their inner eyebrows more often even get adopted more quickly from shelters.
Of course, shelters didn't exist tens of thousands of years ago, when people first cozied up with a subset of unusually friendly wolves. But that doesn't mean a similar process wasn't happening in the early days of domestication: In gravitating toward friendlier canines, humans might have inadvertently reshaped an entire lineage, altering traits both physical and psychological.
If that's the case, then wolves might be expected to show less puppy-eyed prowess—or even lack some of the anatomical accoutrements necessary to maneuver their brows.
To put this theory to the test, a team of researchers led by Juliane Kaminski and Bridget Waller, both comparative psychologists at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom, compared the facial muscles of six modern mutts and four gray wolves—a stand-in for domestic dogs' long-gone wild ancestor. Though the two species' faces were almost identical, almost all dogs tested possessed two extra muscles around their eyes that helped them raise their brows and pull their eyelids in certain directions—both movements that are, scientifically speaking, adorable.
"To see this kind of soft tissue change in the timespan of [dog domestication] is remarkable," Waller says. The wolves, however, weren't a "completely blank slate," she adds. While the wolves didn't have fully developed muscles, a few sparse muscle fibers existed in their place—just enough, she says, for evolution to "grab hold and make bigger, more uniform, and more stable in the dogs."
Soft tissue like muscle doesn't fossilize well, and a face-off between two modern species is just an approximation for gazing backwards in time. But already, the study presents a tantalizing hint of how these muscles may have beefed up over time. Only one dog breed studied lacked one of the two critical eye muscles: the Siberian Husky, which is more closely related to wolves than most other dog breeds. "This is suggestive of [an intermediate stage], but we need to follow up on this with other breeds," Waller says.
To complement their anatomical findings, the researchers next filmed 27 shelter dogs and nine captive wolves for two minutes after a stranger approached them. As expected, dogs came out ahead in this face-off as well: On average, they raised their inner eyebrows more often, and seemed capable of producing more exaggerated movements with their eyes than their wolf cousins—findings in keeping with the team's dissection.
"It's really exciting to see a study exploring the connection between anatomy and behavior," says Gitanjali Gnanadesikan, a cognitive biologist studying dog domestication at the University of Arizona who was not involved in the study. "In the process of domestication, both have changed in remarkable ways...and many of these changes are intertwined. Trying to understand how these different pieces fit together is extremely important."
As eye-opening as the findings are, however, Gnanadesikan cautions that they raise "just as many questions as they answer...we still don't know if these gazes contain information, or if dogs are intentionally trying to communicate with them."
Figuring that out, she says, will require more studies on how these heart-wrenching stares are used in different contexts. Dogged gazes may tug on our heartstrings, but it's important not to attribute too much to our canine comrades.
Even so, the study underscores the importance of facial expressions in communication, Waller says. That seems obvious. But it's nonetheless notable, she says, just how much humans' penchant for emotion has shaped our interactions—with both our own species and others.
It may not have been intentional on our part, or theirs. Either way, these pooches' expressive eyes continue to get them out of the doghouse. And for anyone who's ever fed Fido scraps under the table, or forgiven the massacre of an unlucky shoe, it's clear that these looks of longing have yet to lose their luster.
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SDMC clarifies DAP Stampin MP's quarantine order a mere misunderstanding
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Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen speaks to reporters at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur April 8, 2019. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
KUCHING, Dec 20 — The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) today said a misunderstanding led to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen being ordered to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon his arrival at Kuching International Airport (KIA) from Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
The SDMC secretariat clarified that Chong had applied to be exempted from quarantine on December 18 upon his arrival in the state.
"He had applied to be exempted as a member of Parliament where he attached his rt-PCR test result, taken on December 16.
"He was given a Mandatory Quarantine Order notification by the system," the secretariat said in a statement when clarifying Chong's claim on his Facebook.
It said upon the DAP MP's arrival at KIA at 3:30pm yesterday, he had informed the officer on duty that he had taken a recent swab test before entering Kuching.
"However, he failed to produce the test results.
"Therefore, he was required to take a swab test at KIA," the secretariat said.
The secretariat added that while waiting in line to be screened, he was asked to take a seat as the ground staff were clearing passengers from an earlier flight.
"During that time, he reapplied through the system to be exempted from quarantine at 3:58pm.
"Subsequently, his new application was approved at 5:12pm by the SDMC as the paperwork was in order," the secretariat said.
It stressed that before he was allowed to leave, his eHealth Declaration form and other documentation were verified by the officers and he was exempted from quarantine.
The secretariat said it would like to inform the public that the SDMC and ground staff take the implementation of the SOP including the application and declaration to enter Sarawak very seriously and will take precautionary measures if necessary to ensure the safety of the state.
"We would also like to record our appreciation for the cooperation given by those who adhered to the SOP strictly," it said.
On his Facebook post, Chong, who is also Sarawak DAP chairman, said he did two Covid-19 tests on December 11 and 17, and both tests were negative.
"But I am still subject to a 14-day quarantine upon entry into Sarawak," he said, alleging that federal ministers and deputy ministers, MPs and officials from Sarawak had a different set of SOPs.
"They attend the same Parliament sitting with me, spent the same amount of time in the same Parliament building with me, but they do not need to be quarantined," he said.
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Life Notes: Another View of Love
Seeing beauty in true devotion
Valentine's Day has come and gone, but March is still a tough month and needs all the help it can get. So I'm going to share a love story, one that matters dearly to me.
On a recent afternoon, I watched my sister Ruthie absently adjust the pillow that was cushioning the back of the man by her side. It's automatic for Ruthie, this reflexive gesture. The setting was his home in South Jersey, a simple place where most of his "guests" are the aides who are currently helping him to recover from an illness.
George is not the most patient of patients. But my sister has remarkable coping skills. As I watched these two, I marveled at what it takes to be a caregiver, perhaps the ultimate defining act of love and kindness. In a few minutes, George was perking up.
Just days before in the lounge of a rehab center, I had watched Ruthie and George going through their daily dialogue: George wanted desperately to leave the rehab; my sister needed to remind him that until he was stabilized from a serious infection, this was where he needed to be.
It was in this lounge, with its plastic chairs, that these two had marked the 22nd anniversary of their first date. No, not the most romantic setting. But then, love transcends place for a couple who have been one another's significant other for those two-plus decades.
They met through Single Book Lovers, an early version of Internet dating. George had wooed Ruthie in French, and she has never forgotten his roguish charm.
But there was a deeper, darker side as well. Jewish, Belgian-born George was a hidden child during the Holocaust, sheltered in a Catholic boarding school and living in daily terror. It is an inescapable fact of his life that has, of course, had a profound impact. That past, for George, is always lurking in the present.
When they met, he was a professor of romance languages. Ruthie was a college English teacher, juggling English classes and freelance writing. Those were good, rich years. Both were long-divorced and independent, and for them, their union didn't require marriage. It flourished on a deep connection that didn't need religious or civil sanction.
They had traveled widely, welcomed George's grandchildren together and still maintained separate homes because for them, that worked best.
As George's minor health issues became more major, they inevitably intruded on the emotional landscape. My sister's life became an endless whirlwind of doctor visits and hospitalizations. Some women might have walked away. There was, after all, no formal marriage. There was not even a common home. But no way was that going to happen.
So I have watched my sister bulldoze her way through all the tough parts of loving "for better and for worse." I've seen her burrow her way through the endless medical appointments and complications that are now part and parcel of growing old and ill in this country.
"But what about you?" I sometimes ask her when she is weary. "You have to take care of yourself." Sometimes she agrees. Sometimes she gets upset with me for asking.
On the winter day when snow had fallen relentlessly, I knew where my sister probably was, either physically, or in spirit. Would George's aides be able to get there? Would he feel abandoned? How could she comfort him and be safe herself? Have I mentioned that my big sister is approaching 80 herself?
That same day, a commercial spread across our TV screen, with a beautiful young couple looking adoringly at each other. They were flawless, with sparkling eyes and perfect smiles. They were, we were to believe, love personified.
Then I pictured my sister. I pictured George. And in that moment, from a place deep in me, I saw a portrait of love that was far, far more beautiful.
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>>>>> ST's ALPHABETICON - V <<<<<
Previously in the Alphabeticon: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, singles, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U
So, our weekly trawl through some of the dustier shelves in my back room. You know, someone was actually asleep in the toilets at work this afternoon. In trap four. Proper snoring asleep. Rob came over and told us all about it and everyone thought it was dead funny... although I did mention that perhaps the poor bugger had a problem: medication, narcolepsy... something like that. Maybe someone should check? How would you like to wake up in the toilets in your office at 2am? I went down there, and sure enough, snoring. I slammed the door of the trap next door, loudly blew my nose, pulled the flush and slammed the door again. Someone emerged, blinking from the cubicle, washed their hands and splashed the water sleepily onto his face and left. Well, at least he's alright, eh? What a place to fall asleep. It's wrong on so many levels...
Where were we?
Ah yes, "V".
489. The Verve – Urban Hymns
"The Drugs Don't Work" was the number one in the UK singles chart on the day I moved to Nottingham; the day that Diana died / was killed [insert the absurd, ill-thought out conspiracy theory of your choice here]. I quite like the Verve, and this album has got a few fantastic songs on it, but it's never entirely floated my boat and I'm not sure why. I saw them at Glastonbury back in 1993, in the days before they attached the definite article, and in a festival that included Suede, Van Morrison, The Kinks, the Velvet Underground, the Lemonheads and umpteen other fantastic bands, they were probably the best thing I saw all weekend. Richard Ashcroft clearly has a touch of whatever Johnny Borrell has too.... a desperately over-inflated sense of how talented they really are. Still, he is talented though: 'Bittersweet Symphony" sounds as great today as it did back in 1997.
490. The Vines – Highly Evolved
Worth the price of admission just for "Get Free", but otherwise an album that doesn't entirely satisfy.
491. The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico
492. The Velvet Underground – Loaded
493. The Velvet Underground – White Light / White Heat
494. The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground
495. Lou Reed – Transformer
496. Lou Reed – Berlin
497. Lou Reed – New York
498. Nico – Chelsea Girl
499. John Cale – Fragments of a Rainy Season
500. John Cale – Close Watch: an introduction to John Cale
Ah. Now we're talking. This is a proper band.... although for reasons best known to myself, that night they headlined the Pyramid Stage, I chose to go and watch Suede on the Other Stage instead. I caught a bit of them (playing "Venus in Furs") when I was walking back up the hill to my tent. Ah well, I'm older and wiser now, even if it's sadly far too late to get another chance to watch the VU in action properly. What a band though, eh? It famously took "The Velvet Underground and Nico" (the banana album) some 25 years to go gold, and David Bowie apparently took to standing on a New York street corner handing out copies of the album to passers-by and trying to tell them how good it was. It's a bloody brilliant album. All of their albums are brilliant. "Pale Blue Eyes" and "Jesus" are two of the best songs ever recorded, and "Sweet Jane" contains the greatest "Just watch me now!" ever committed to record. Lou Reed's solo work is also fantastic. "Walk on the Wild Side" makes "Transformer" his best known solo album, but "Berlin" is probably the more satisfying listen, and the much more recent "New York" is worth a go too. Having said that, his concert at the Albert Hall was one of the most tedious gigs I have ever been too in my life. In fact, it was the most tedious bar Bob Dylan. He looked like he was having a great time, but I reckon he must have been the only one. Ah well, legend. John Cale's work is probably less immediate and is a lot more stylised, although it's not all screechy viola solos... songs like "Paris 1919" and "Child's Christmas in Wales" stand up to almost anything. Superb. And as for "Chelsea Girl", well, she was working with people like Jackson Browne, Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed, John Cale and Bob Dylan. How could it be shit? Her voice is perhaps an acquired taste, but I love it. There's some of my favourite albums in this lot, that's for sure.
501. Suzanne Vega – Solitude Standing
Come on, it's got "Tom's Diner" and (especially) "Luka" on it. What more do you need?
502. Violent Femmes – Violent Femmes
I was introduced to this band very late - only a couple of years ago actually, thanks to Cat's inclusion of "Add it Up" on her shuffleathon CD for me. I knew "Blister in the Sun", of course, but their brand of very distinctive folk punk is exhilirating. I love the way the drums play such a prominent role in their sound.
503. The View – Hats off to the Buskers
Meh. It's alright, I suppose, but I'm a bit bored of "Same Jeans" and I'm not really sure that they've got much else to offer. And anyway, hands up who washes their jeans after less then three days wear? Really? Think of the environment!
504. Verbal Warning – A Kick in the Verbals
A friend of mine's punk band. I'm not sure that they're ever really going to go anywhere, being as they're all in their 40s now... but on the other hand, they spend most weekends playing pubs, clubs and festivals for beer money, sometimes supporting their idols like the Stiff Little Fingers. I don't think you can argue with a hobby like that, eh? And you know what? they're actually pretty good too! More power to them, I say.
Lost in iTunes: Van Halen, Viva Voce, Von Bondies, Voxtrot
Next time... Scott Walker, obviously.
Labels: music, pointless cataloguing
Cat 27 February 2008 at 21:24
I had a Velvet Underground evening last night. Pale Blue Eyes is one of my all time favourite tracks, along with Venus in Furs. The perfect medicine for a rubbish day!
Lurking somewhere I have a fairly recent Lou Reed album, maybe about 2000? That was an odd one.
Planet Me 27 February 2008 at 21:28
You better get "Peel Slowly And See" or "VU" and "Another View".. and "MCMXVIII". Anyway, the last song they ever did was called 'last night i said goodbye to my friend', which is simply beautiful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bPH26aNltQ is where you can find a copy
Cody Bones 27 February 2008 at 22:08
Before the Femmes got discovered, they played to about 10 people a night on my college campus in Milwaukee. I wish I could say that I knew they would be big, but it shocked the hell out of all of us.
Rol 28 February 2008 at 15:11
Loaded is my favourite VU album - I discovered it after two of the tracks were featured prominently in High Fidelity. I think my favourite track though is The Gift, it's just bizarre.
The Vines had another decent song on that album too. I can't remember what it was though.


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Parson's Chicken & Fish
Art Direction / Build / Concept / Curate / Design
"While the art of al fresco dining is at work, smart design has also contributed to Parson's stature as a sure-to-be-swamped destination when the mercury goes north of 60." —Dwell Magazine
As with Longman & Eagle, Parson's Chicken & Fish was another fully immersive project, one that transformed a neglected corner on the border of Humboldt Park and Logan Square into a bustling indoor/outdoor party spot.
On its face, Parson's is a mere chicken and fish joint, one that conceptually references the sort of fast 'counter' shacks that are prevalent around the country and on Chicago's south and west sides. But with it, we hoped to show that building a menu around local, organic and sustainable ingredients could be done in an affordable, casual and fast atmosphere.
As always, we collaborated with artists and friends where we could. Lettering and graphic artist Matthew Tapia did the identity work, Jon Martin worked with artist Stephen Eichhorn on the wood patterned bathroom door stalls, and artist Ryan Duggan decorated our El Camino. (Yes…we bought a 1977 El Camino for the project, for purposes…still…undefined.)
Musically, we focused on a 'chooglin' soundtrack of early funk, gritty rock and doleful soul, further perpetuating an all party, all the time environment that hasn't ceased since we've opened.


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Magnom and Forbes to build zero-carbon 'Forbes' tower in Cairo
A visual representation of the tower
Magnom Properties and Forbes have joined hands to build a zero-carbon commercial tower in Cairo, Egypt, which will elevate standards of green design and push boundaries of modern construction.
Envisioned by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG Architecture), the planned 'Forbes International Tower' marks the start of a new era of building design as Magnom Properties, a subsidiary of Rawabi Holding, pushes the boundaries of modern construction to pursue a zero-carbon strategy in collaboration with Forbes.
"The visually striking, beautifully futuristic 'Forbes International Tower' has a contextually responsive soaring glass, steel, and photovoltaic-laced design. The tower features captivating curves of glass and steel that launch skyward to form 55 floors of flexible office space and two stories of high-end retail experiences," elaborated Adrian Smith.
Innovative commercial tower
Located in the northern Central Business District of Cairo's New Administrative Capital, the innovative commercial tower harnesses the power of surrounding natural resources and elevates energy performance standards with a solar panel rooftop, fully automated HVAC field devices, and modern intelligent building technology. The harmonious biophilic designs assist in air circulation, brings nature indoors, and aims to enhance employee wellbeing.
The partnership, which marks the first time that Forbes has branded a commercial tower, was announced on the concluding day of WEF 2023 where world leaders and experts discussed, amongst other important topics, the need for mainstreaming smart and sustainable climate solutions in urban development to enhance the livability, efficiency, and productivity of cities.
A Memorandum of Understanding to develop the project was signed at the Dome at WEF by Abdulaziz Al Turki, Group Chairman of Rawabi Holding and Chairman of Magnom Properties, and Mike Federle, CEO, Forbes, in the presence of Othman A. Ibrahim, CEO of Rawabi Holding, Vice Chairman of its Board of Directors and Vice Chairman of Magnom Properties; Maged Marie, CEO, Magnom Properties; and architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill.
Core driver
The partnership agreement comes under the backdrop of a global study that has underpinned the strength of real estate in the Middle East as a core driver of economic growth and investment of choice buoyed by strong demand fundamentals, high GDP growth, and diversification strategies in the non-oil sector.
"We are excited to partner with Magnom Properties to work with the world-renowned architect, Adrian Smith, and build the first sustainable international tower under the Forbes name," said Mike Federle, CEO, Forbes. "Forbes continues to create impact around the world, whether it be our trusted brand of journalism, summits to promote women's rights or the power of entrepreneurial capitalism, to endeavoring to build a cutting-edge and responsible tower where businesses can thrive in the heart of one of the most iconic cities in the world."
Commenting on the new partnership and launch, Abdulaziz Al Turki, Group Chairman of Rawabi Holding and Chairman of Magnom Properties, said: "Cities play a critical role in our race to reach net zero and buildings, which are responsible for up to a third of greenhouse gas emissions globally, are a great opportunity to improve urban efficiency and build inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities. A key pillar of Egypt's ambitious Vision 2030 is Urban Development, and the launch of the Forbes International Tower, primed to achieve a Platinum LEED certification, reflects our vision of setting new standards in sustainability."
Growth in real estate
Othman A. Ibrahim, CEO, Rawabi Holding, Vice Chairman of its Board of Directors and Vice Chairman of Magnom Properties, added: "The launch of the project comes at a time when overall macroeconomic outlook in Egypt remains favourable and investments in Mena are at an 8-year high, with studies projecting a 6.5% CAGR growth in real estate from 2022-2030 for the region, which is higher than the global market average."
Maged Marie, CEO, Magnom Properties, said: "We are partnering with some of the best brands in the world to harness advanced technologies and deliver a carbon neutral development that represents the best in architectural design, green building standards, and sustainable engineering and specification."
Gordon Gill added: "Marked by a conscious commitment to exploring low carbon pathways, the 'Forbes International Tower' adheres to the highest standards of green building principles and will utilise several advanced technologies in partnership with leading global partners to drive energy efficiency and reduce emissions. More details will be released in due course."
"Having launched Forbes Global Properties, our first real estate brokerage business, three years ago, we are taking an important step forward in our real estate plans with the development of Forbes International Tower, the first commercial building in the world with the Forbes brand," said Peter Hung, President, Licensing and Branded Ventures, Forbes.-- TradeArabia News Service


Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for Expensive Cell Phone Cases.
Browse the top-ranked list of Expensive Cell Phone Cases below along with associated reviews and opinions.
"Worth the cost...This case does add a bit of weight but not much doesn't feel bulky plus it does protect your phone from drops just I wouldn't use this case if you really drop the phone a lot because I'm pretty sure your gonna notice a lot of scuff marks on the case and when you hold the phone in the hand it won't feel good holding the scuffs but over all that I'm satified with the case I give it 2 thumbs up"
"Does a great job...last a long time...worth the price...I got this for the iphone 8, I haven't dropped my phone using this so I can't say how protective it is but its a nice, slim case and was at almost half off so its been a great case to have"
"I love the color...Rose gold for me...Worth the money!!!!...I love my life proof case and have had one on every phone the only thing I don't like about this one is for the iPhone 7plus it doesn't come with the glass screen protector like it did for the 6 plus"
"Great for a gift...Not bulky at all...Good price and color...the extra battery really helps with all day life for my phone but I do wish it was a little more rugged have not had any problems as of yet but I can be very hard on a phone and case"
"I love the color...Gets the job done...Well worth the price....I applied a glass screen protector to my phone which made the case fit a little snug but it worked well after I cut off the part that covers the headphone jack"
"I love the color...Gets the job done...Great case for a not so reasonable price....Definitely worth it this is my second life proof case for my phones and I would not ever have another phone without a life proof case saves a lot of grief"
"Great case for a not so reasonable price."
"This was money well spent!...I can use a wireless charger with this case and because rubber backing is flexible, I can use a magnet on the inside of the case to securely attach my phone to my car's dashboard (which has a magnetic phone holder in a vent)"
"Well worth the price I paid....I know Otterbox can be on the expensive side,but after dropping my phone about 4 times on the sidewalk and hard floors,this thing pays for itself.This is gonna protect your phone and prevent damage as opposed to not having a case at all.Also,the clip on the shell can be used as a stand when watching Youtube or other video apps"
"Was a great gift...Fits like a glove...Luxury look for a reasonable price...As a pilot, the more I can reduce the amount of items I carry with me is always a good thing, The ability to hold all of my necessary IDs along with a my iPhone in a stylish and protective case is great"
"Luxury look for a reasonable price"
"Great look & feel...and it looks good...Definitely Worth The Money...If you are looking for a wallet case I feel like this was the best of all my options... only complaint I have and it comes along with having a wallet case is I have to awkwardly hold it open to take pictures, If I let it naturally fold itself in half behind itself it covers up the lens... other than that, it's great"
"This case was sturdy, pretty and affordable....The case is very nice I've gotten lots of compliments the only thing about it's that it's not as protective as other phone covers I've bought from this brand I dropped my phone once and it cracked a little on the corner and if I drop it again it might not hold on too good"
"This case was sturdy, pretty and affordable."
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The Norse shot 50 percent from the field.
Dantez Walton (32) goes up for a shot during the game against Green Bay. Walton had 17 points on the night.
The Norse six game win streak was broken Friday night by IUPUI Jaguars 83-77. The Norse are now 8-2 in Horizon League play and 18-5 on the season. The Jaguars advance 6-4 in conference play and 14-9 on the season.
Junior forward Dantez Walton and junior guard Tyler Sharpe led the Norse with 20 points a piece. Walton added 7 rebounds and 3 assists, while Sharpe makes 4-of-7 from three and adds 5 rebounds. Senior forward Drew McDonald had 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
The Norse started off strong during the first half of the game scoring 6-of-9 from the floor and had a 14-9 lead by the first media timeout. The Norse continued to build their lead up to 25-15 at the 10:32 mark.
In the last 10 minutes of the half things started to go downhill for the Norse. The Jaguars outscored the Norse 28-9 giving the Jaguars a 43-34 lead over the Norse to end the half.
The second half of the game had the Jaguars increasing their lead up to 51-42 early on before the Norse went on an 8-0 scoring run to bring the score up to 51-50. At the 10:22 mark, McDonald's jumper tied the game 58-58.
With 4:10 to go the Jaguars took a nine point lead with a score of 75-66. The Norse fought back getting within four points of the Jaguars twice but that was as close as they got as the game finished 83-77.
Overall the Norse shot 27-of-53 (50.9 percent) from the field. They also earned 40 points in the paint and 12 fast break points. The Norse still sit atop the Horizon League standings with the loss.
The Norse continue their Horizon League play away on Feb 3, against UIC. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. (ET) and will be broadcast on ESPN+.


We've read a lot about both horror and heartwarming stories involving Uber/Grab/taxi drivers, but this one, which Candy Cutie Eri Neeman experienced himself is quite new. Spoiler: It's not what you think it is, but it will really make you think long and hard about it in the end. Below is his story, which he posted on his Facebook page.
Last night I lost my wallet. Looked all over for it. Went to the venue. Didn't find it. Called the Uber driver I took. It wasn't there. Checked the venue I waited for the Uber driver for since I sat on the steps while waiting... Maybe I left it there absent-mindedly. No luck.
I couldn't understand how it could just disappear like that. I was starting to feel heavy at the possibility that besides the fact that I have to cancel my credit card, my ATM and apply for all my government IDs, I'd lose the wallet that Chewy gave me for my birthday.
Then around 2 AM, the Uber driver texted me, "Sir nakita ko sa ilalim ng upuan." I called him so happy and relieved. We arranged to have him meet me in front of our condo building.
He texted me saying he was there. I went down and was ready to give this man a big tip for being a good samaritan.
I knocked on the window and he opened the door. I saw him and he seemed hesitant.
He said, "Sir pasok ka muna. May gusto akong sabihin sa inyo."
I hesitated and went in to the back seat of the car in case he decided he'd want to do something unexpected.
Then he said, "Sir, wag kayong magagalit."
"Nakita ko po yung wallet niyo. At sinubukan ko mag withdraw. Pasensya na po. Matindi lang po yung pangangailangan. Nadala po ako sa tukso."
"Ah okay. May nakuha ka?" I asked.
"Huh? Paano?" surprised that he managed to withdraw.
"Chineck ko po yung ID niyo. Nandun po yung birthday niyo. So sinubukan ko po. Ayun pumasok. So nag-withdraw po ako. Pero sinosoli ko na po sa inyo. Hindi ko po kaya. Mabigat po sa loob ko. Pasensya na po. Sana wag po kayong magagalit. Matindi lang po yung pangangailangan."
My heart sank. This was a good man. Who chose to do the right thing despite doing something wrong. Which is a much harder thing to do.
"Okay lang yun. Salamat at pinili mo gawin ang tama."
I reached for my wallet. All the money was there. Then I gave him triple the amount of what I intended to give him.
"Ha? Sigurado po kayo? Baka po kailangan niyo ito."
Reflecting at what he said now. This crushes me that a good person is in a situation where he had to do something like this.
"Okay lang. Ginawa mo yung tama. At mas mahirap yung ginawa mo dahil may ginawa ka nang mali. Pero nag-desisyon ka parin na itama ito."
He teared up. He was trying to hide his face. He looked relieved and so thankful for the money. I wanted to remind him that doing the right thing pays off. That going against the easy and wrong way of doing things leads to good things. That the world, even if it could be, isn't as harsh at people who make mistakes.
That people can understand what other people might be going through.
As I'm about ready to exit the car he says, "Salamat po talaga. Malaking tulong ito. Salamat po."
"No problem. Salamat din at pinili mong gawin ang tama." I said to him outside the car door before going our separate ways.
He didn't drive away right away. The car was just there. He was just sitting down. Still emotional about the whole thing.
Read Eri's full post here.


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Q: Value of variable changing over time inside function w/o reassignment <script>
    document
            .getElementById('country')
            .addEventListener('change', function() {
                'use strict';
                var value1 = this.value;
                console.log(value1);
                var vis = document.querySelectorAll('.input-group-addon'),
                country = document.getElementsByClassName(value1);
                console.log(country.length);
                // Point One
                var i;
                if (vis !== null) {
                    for (i = 0; i < vis.length; i++)
                        vis[i].className = 'input-group-addon inv';
                    console.log(country.length);
                    // Point Two
                }
                if (country !== null) {
                    for (i = 0; i < country.length; i++) {
                        country[i].className = 'input-group-addon';
                        // Point Three
                    }
                }
            });
    </script>

This has been bothering me for a while now. I am trying to get the value of a selected value in
document.querySelectorAll('.input-group-addon')

and find matching class names in
document.getElementsByClassName(value1)

The nodelist of country is available at Point One and changes to null at Point Two.
Is there a basic logic or syntax error in my code?

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and changes to null at Point Two

I assume you mean that the list is empty. The variable should not magically become null.
getElementsByClassName returns a live HTMLCollection. Meaning it will always reflect the current state of document. If you change the class name of an element, it will automatically either be added or removed from the collection.
If you don't want that, then either use querySelectorAll, which returns a collection that is not live, or convert the collection to an array.


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Älija Nursułtanowna Nazarbajewa (; ur. 2 marca 1980 w Ałmaty) – kazachska przedsiębiorca i najmłodsza córka Nursułtana Nazarbajewa. Wychowała się w Kazachstanie i ukończyła edukację w Wielkiej Brytanii i w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Oprócz ojczystego kazachskiego, posługuje się językiem angielskim, niemieckim i rosyjskim.

Przypisy

Urodzeni w 1980
Ludzie urodzeni w Ałmaty
Kazachscy przedsiębiorcy


To help assess whether a similar adolescent booster should be introduced in the UK, the new study examined the prevalence and severity of whooping cough in school-age children following the introduction of the preschool booster vaccination.
In total, 20% of the children were confirmed as having whooping cough, including 18% of the children who had been fully vaccinated.
I applaud this study for reporting on the limits of the pertussis vaccination. Many studies fail to report on the high percentage of vaccinated children that still contract various diseases. By contrast, another study from 2013 conducted by the University of Michigan indicated only 20% of adults in the US were 'up to date' with their whooping cough vaccinations. The study was conducted as a poll and 61% of the respondents didn't even know when they were last vaccinated.
A vast majority of the deaths caused by whooping cough occur in infants younger than 3 months of age. Finally, a study questions the value of vaccinating adolescents for this disease much less entertaining the need for adult vaccination.
My biggest issue with vaccinations is that they target the secondary immune system – cell immunity. The primary immune system is the GALT (gut associated lymphatic tissue). Virtually all common infections enter the body through the respiratory and digestive tracts. The GALT reacts to these foreign bodies, examines them, and elicits and immune response. All of this occurs prior to a cellular immune response in the blood stream.
Immunization through injection stimulates a cellular response without prior GALT response. A century ago, when immunizations started, we had no working knowledge of the GALT. Despite all we now know, the immunization process remains virtually unchanged. The technology has grown by leaps and bounds, but the basic premise is flawed.
In Europe, a sublingual allergy treatment has been available for the past three years. The first US product is pending approval now. This product uses a homeopathic remedy that stimulates the GALT rather than allergy shots that stimulate cellular immunity.
I believe that homeopathic sublingual remedies for childhood infections can be developed using the same concepts. After all, the GALT stimulates both the primary allergic and infection fighting response by determining whether the foreign substance is living (infection) or non-living (allergen).
Don't just blindly have your children vaccinated. Do the research, look at your options. Not all vaccinations are equal. Most childhood vaccines are commonly available as non-cellular products, reducing the side effects (including death) by 90%. If you create a demand, the financial incentive will fund the research to provide alternatives.


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Adirondack Diversity Initiative hires new director
North Country choreographer steps onto new stage
By Gwendolyn Craig
Tiffany Rea-Fisher is used to taking center stage as a dancer, choreographer and artistic director. On Feb. 1 she will be in a new spotlight as the Adirondack Diversity Initiative's director.
Rea-Fisher heads the Lake Placid School of Dance and is the executive artistic director of EMERGE125, a dance company that teaches students in Harlem and Lake Placid. She is the first woman of color to be the Lake Placid school's director. The 41-year-old lives in Saranac Lake with her husband and 18-month-old daughter, and plans to juggle work between her dance company and ADI. She will be part-time at first, transitioning to full-time at ADI starting March 6. Rea-Fisher said she will alternate each week between Harlem and Saranac Lake.
Rea-Fisher replaces ADI's first director, Nicole Hylton-Patterson, who left in October for a nonprofit position in New York City. ADI is a burgeoning program under the nonprofit Adirondack North Country Association and focuses on ways to make the approximately 6-million-acre Adirondack Park more welcoming and inclusive. Rea-Fisher said she's up to the task.
"A lot of time artists don't get the credit that we deserve, because a lot of the things organizations do, we have to do," she said. She balances budgets, brainstorms ways to make "abstract concepts more tangible for people," and communicates with people from all over the world, in her director roles. "These are things that they were looking for. I also love this place, and you can't fight for something if you don't love it first."
Read the full article in the Adirondack Explorer.