There are thousands of articles and videos out there for female crew on how to look their best as cabin crew – but not so many for the guys!
Don't worry though, we're on hand to help you out with our guide to grooming for the male members of the cabin crew team.
Your hair should always be neatly trimmed and worn in a simple style. Try to avoid too much visible gel or styling product.
There are variations in the rulings for length but in general at least ¼ inch on top is preferred. But not too long – your hair shouldn't touch your collar.
As long as your hair is neat and conservative it will be fine for the assessment day or interview. Any issues will then be pointed out to you during your training.
It's safest to stick to your natural colour, although a natural looking all over tint is acceptable (as long as it's kept touched up).
Some airlines allow you to have highlights or lowlights, though these should be within a shade of your natural hair colour either way.
And don't worry about being bald – plenty of male crew members are and as long as you're well-groomed and professional there's nothing to worry about!
It's best to be clean shaven – the majority of airlines prefer this look. Sideburns should ideally be no lower than the middle of your ears.
Some airlines do allow facial hair, such as a neatly trimmed goatee or moustache.
Recently there have been some airlines allowing their male crew members to sport beards.
Not of the bushy hipster variety though – again think neat and close cropped.
A note though – you'll be expected to cultivate your beard in your own 'off' time – stubble whilst on the job is a big no-no.
Keep your eyebrows neatly trimmed and brushed – it's getting more common for men to have eyebrow waxes too to tidy things up a little, and to get rid of the dreaded 'unibrow'!
Male cabin crew are generally not allowed to wear make up or concealing products – however we've heard that there are some occasions where this rule is bent a little as long as it's a tiny bit (for example to hide a spot or blemish) and it is very carefully applied.
An important area often overlooked is keeping your skin moisturised. The atmosphere in the cabin and pressurised air can be extremely dehydrating, and cause dryness.
Invest in a good quality moisturiser and drink plenty of water, your skin will thank you for it!
Nails should be short and neat – definitely no longer than the end of your finger.
And keep them clean! This is extremely important.
It might be worth in a manicure – this isn't just for the girls! Having your nails professionally buffed and tidied up can make a big difference.
The same problems with dry skin applies to your hands too so keep them moisturised to prevent chapping and dry or flaky skin.
As far as jewellery and accessories are concerned cabin crew of both sexes are generally only permitted to wear a wedding ring and a conservative watch at most.
No visible piercings or tattoos are allowed for male members of crew.
Glasses are usually permitted, as long as the frame design is simple and has clear lenses. However some airlines may prefer you to wear contact lenses if possible.
Don't overdo the aftershave – too much can be a bad thing!
Keep your teeth clean and flossed and don't forget the most important thing for cabin crew – that big welcoming smile for the passengers!


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Home Where We Work Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Carter Center has been consistently active in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 2006, working to promote democratic governance and protect human rights.
+Engaging Civil Society to Protect Human Rights
While ongoing conflicts, a lack of accountability, and disregard for human rights has contributed to a history of violence towards and inequality for some of the most vulnerable populations, Congolese local civil society organization and human rights activists are working on the frontlines to demand reforms on these issues. Since 2007, the Carter Center's Human Rights House has been partnering with these actors to create lasting changes by promoting collaborative action and establishing networks of like-minded organizations; providing technical and organizational trainings; and connecting them with needed resources. Through these partners, the Center currently supports efforts aimed at protecting human rights defenders, advancing women's rights, and promoting then positive engagement of youth in public life.
+Advancing Transparency and Accountability in the Extractive Industries
Poor administration of the DRC's extractive sector has allowed revenues to be channeled away from investment in the country's sustainable development and has left local communities to suffer the negative environmental, health, and other human rights impacts of these operations. The Extractive Industries Governance project advances social and economic justice by building the capacity of and supporting national civil society partners to monitor, report, and advocate for reform to enhance transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights.
+Conducting International Election Observation Missions
The Carter Center deployed a nine-member international election expert mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from November 2018 through January 2019 to assess key aspects of the 2018 presidential, parliamentary, and provincial elections.
The expert mission found that the December 2018 elections allowed a range of political actors to contest the polls and resulted in the country's first peaceful transition of power since independence in the 1960s. The credibility and overall legitimacy of the process was, however, gravely undermined by several key problems, most notably a lack of transparency surrounding the tabulation of final results. Independent citizen observer groups noted substantial differences between their tabulations and the results announced by the election commission. The electoral process does not appear to have fulfilled the most basic tenet of democratic elections – to reflect the genuine will of the people.
In the view of The Carter Center, the integrity of the election was further undermined by imposed limitations on who could run for office and on the ability of candidates to campaign freely, the cancellation of the presidential polls in three regions, and an unduly short timeframe for lodging challenges to election results.
Overall, the electoral process did not appear to have satisfied the DRC's national and international commitments to safeguard citizens' civic and political rights. Read the report >
The Carter Center observed the DRC's Nov. 28, 2011, presidential and parliamentary elections, deploying long-term observers in August 2011 and a 70-person delegation closer to election day.
Preliminary findings included that the Independent Electoral Commission's administration of the election was fraught with logistical and budgetary challenges. On multiple important election preparations, commission operations deviated from the electoral calendar. The Carter Center found the provisional presidential election results announced by the election commission lacked credibility. Read the full report >
The Carter Center deployed long-term observers in April 2006 ahead of the country's July 30 presidential and parliamentary elections; they were joined by a larger delegation ahead of election day.
Voting was calm and orderly throughout most of the DRC — a major milestone for the democratic process. High voter turnout was another indication of the strong desire on the part of the population finally to choose its own leaders. In the vast majority of cases, polling station staff took their responsibilities very seriously and worked diligently, throughout the night and in difficult conditions, to complete the counting process.
No candidate won a 50 percent plus one majority of the vote, so a runoff election was scheduled between the top two candidates for Oct. 29.
The Carter Center sent a 45-member international delegation to observe the DRC's presidential runoff elections, which were orderly and peaceful in most parts of the country. The elections were well-administered, bearing testimony to the accumulated experience of the many thousands of election workers over three democratic exercises held in less than a year.
The delegation noted that instances of disruption or attempted manipulation of the electoral process, while serious in a few cases, appeared isolated and unlikely to affect the overall success of the vote.
On Nov. 28, 2006, Jean-Pierre Bemba accepted defeat after his legal challenge to the election result was thrown out by the DRC's Supreme Court. The former rebel leader received 42 percent of the runoff votes compared to Joseph Kabila's 58 percent.
QUICK FACTS: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Size: 2,344,858 square kilometers
Population: 101,780,263
Life expectancy: 61 years
Ethnic groups: Over 200 African ethnic groups, of which the majority are Bantu; the four largest tribes - Mongo, Luba, Kongo (all Bantu), and the Mangbetu-Azande (Hamitic)
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Kimbanguist, Muslim, other (includes syncretic sects and indigenous beliefs)
Languages: French (official), Lingala (a lingua franca for trade), Kingwana (a dialect of Kiswahili or Swahili), Kikongo, Tshiluba

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package Mod.Items;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Random;

import net.minecraft.block.Block;
import net.minecraft.client.renderer.texture.IconRegister;
import net.minecraft.enchantment.Enchantment;
import net.minecraft.enchantment.EnchantmentHelper;
import net.minecraft.entity.EntityLivingBase;
import net.minecraft.entity.item.EntityItem;
import net.minecraft.entity.player.EntityPlayer;
import net.minecraft.item.EnumToolMaterial;
import net.minecraft.item.ItemStack;
import net.minecraft.stats.StatList;
import net.minecraft.util.StatCollector;
import net.minecraft.world.World;
import net.minecraftforge.common.IShearable;
import Mod.Lib.Refrence;
import cpw.mods.fml.relauncher.Side;
import cpw.mods.fml.relauncher.SideOnly;

public class ModItemElectricShear extends ModItemPowerTool{

	public ModItemElectricShear(int par1) {
		super(par1, 0, EnumToolMaterial.IRON, new Block[]{Block.web, Block.redstoneWire, Block.tripWire});

		this.setMaxDamage(430);
		this.setMaxStackSize(1);
		this.damageVsEntity = 0;
	}

	@Override
    public boolean itemInteractionForEntity(ItemStack itemstack, EntityPlayer player, EntityLivingBase entity)
    {
    	if(itemstack.getItemDamage() != itemstack.getMaxDamage()){

        if (entity.worldObj.isRemote)
        {
            return false;
        }
        if (entity instanceof IShearable)
        {
            IShearable target = (IShearable)entity;
            if (target.isShearable(itemstack, entity.worldObj, (int)entity.posX, (int)entity.posY, (int)entity.posZ))
            {
                ArrayList<ItemStack> drops = target.onSheared(itemstack, entity.worldObj, (int)entity.posX, (int)entity.posY, (int)entity.posZ,
                        EnchantmentHelper.getEnchantmentLevel(Enchantment.fortune.effectId, itemstack));

                Random rand = new Random();
                for(ItemStack stack : drops)
                {
                    EntityItem ent = entity.entityDropItem(stack, 1.0F);
                    ent.motionY += rand.nextFloat() * 0.05F;
                    ent.motionX += (rand.nextFloat() - rand.nextFloat()) * 0.1F;
                    ent.motionZ += (rand.nextFloat() - rand.nextFloat()) * 0.1F;
                }
                itemstack.damageItem(1, entity);
            }
            return true;
        }
    	}
        return false;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean onBlockStartBreak(ItemStack itemstack, int x, int y, int z, EntityPlayer player)
    {
    	if(itemstack.getItemDamage() != itemstack.getMaxDamage()){

        if (player.worldObj.isRemote)
        {
            return false;
        }
        int id = player.worldObj.getBlockId(x, y, z);
        if (Block.blocksList[id] instanceof IShearable)
        {
            IShearable target = (IShearable)Block.blocksList[id];
            if (target.isShearable(itemstack, player.worldObj, x, y, z))
            {
                ArrayList<ItemStack> drops = target.onSheared(itemstack, player.worldObj, x, y, z,
                        EnchantmentHelper.getEnchantmentLevel(Enchantment.fortune.effectId, itemstack));
                Random rand = new Random();

                for(ItemStack stack : drops)
                {
                    float f = 0.7F;
                    double d  = (double)(rand.nextFloat() * f) + (double)(1.0F - f) * 0.5D;
                    double d1 = (double)(rand.nextFloat() * f) + (double)(1.0F - f) * 0.5D;
                    double d2 = (double)(rand.nextFloat() * f) + (double)(1.0F - f) * 0.5D;
                    EntityItem entityitem = new EntityItem(player.worldObj, (double)x + d, (double)y + d1, (double)z + d2, stack);
                    entityitem.delayBeforeCanPickup = 10;
                    player.worldObj.spawnEntityInWorld(entityitem);
                }

                itemstack.damageItem(1, player);
                player.addStat(StatList.mineBlockStatArray[id], 1);
            }
        }
    	}
        return false;
    }

    public float getStrVsBlock(ItemStack par1ItemStack, Block par2Block)
    {
    	if(par1ItemStack.getItemDamage() != par1ItemStack.getMaxDamage()){

        return par2Block.blockID != Block.web.blockID && par2Block.blockID != Block.leaves.blockID ? (par2Block.blockID == Block.cloth.blockID ? 5.0F : super.getStrVsBlock(par1ItemStack, par2Block)) : 15.0F;
    	}else{
    		return 0;
    	}

    	}

    public boolean canHarvestBlock(Block par1Block)
    {
        return par1Block.blockID == Block.web.blockID || par1Block.blockID == Block.redstoneWire.blockID || par1Block.blockID == Block.tripWire.blockID;
    }

    public boolean onBlockDestroyed(ItemStack par1ItemStack, World par2World, int par3, int par4, int par5, int par6, EntityLivingBase par7EntityLivingBase)
    {
    	if(par1ItemStack.getItemDamage() != par1ItemStack.getMaxDamage()){

        if (par3 != Block.leaves.blockID && par3 != Block.web.blockID && par3 != Block.tallGrass.blockID && par3 != Block.vine.blockID && par3 != Block.tripWire.blockID && !(Block.blocksList[par3] instanceof IShearable))
        {
            return super.onBlockDestroyed(par1ItemStack, par2World, par3, par4, par5, par6, par7EntityLivingBase);
        }
        else
        {
            return true;
        }
    	}else{
    		return false;
    	}
    }

	   @SideOnly(Side.CLIENT)
	   public void registerIcons(IconRegister par1IconRegister)
	   {
		   this.itemIcon = par1IconRegister.registerIcon(Refrence.Mod_Id + ":ElShears");

	   }

	    @Override
	    public void addInformation(ItemStack itemstack, EntityPlayer player, List list, boolean par4)
	    {
	    	int i = itemstack.getMaxDamage() - itemstack.getItemDamage();

	    	list.add(StatCollector.translateToLocal("words.power") + ": " + i);

	    }

	    public boolean hitEntity(ItemStack par1ItemStack, EntityLivingBase par2EntityLivingBase, EntityLivingBase par3EntityLivingBase)
	    {
	        return false;
	    }

		@Override
		public int MaxPower(ItemStack stack) {
			return 430;
		}

		@Override
		public int ChargeAmount(ItemStack stack) {
			return 1;
		}

		@Override
		public boolean CanBackpackRecharge(ItemStack stack) {
			return true;
		}

}

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I - Falconet
Una tenzone composta insieme a un certo Taurel, sembra fornire la prova che questo Falconet frequentasse la corte di Bonifacio III, marchese del Monferrato.

Taurel a Falconet:

II - Falconet
Identificabile forse con uno dei due joglars chiamati Falcon che scambia versi in una tenso ingiuriosa con Gui de Cavaillon (l'altro Falcon compone un partimen con Guiraut Riquier).
In effetti, quest'altro Falconet lo troviamo insieme a Fabre (o Faure) in Provenza a comporre una tenso, collocabile cronologicamente tra il 1204 e il 1218, dove viene nominato Gui de Cavaillon. Sin tratta di una  satira che prende di mira diversi signori, loro contemporanei, tanto mordace nell'espressione quanto singolare per la forma, nella quale si nota più arditezza che merito letterario. I due trovatori immaginano di giocarsi signori, quasi fosse una partita a dadi o carte, soppesandoli e attribuendo loro un valore in moneta in base alle loro possibili elargizioni.

Faure inizia il gioco:

Falconet risponde:

I poeti mettono in palio il signore di Berre, della casata dei Baux, uomo senza fede, gonfio d'orgoglio e ricco di beni male acquisiti, Guglielmo di Sabran che si è lasciato spogliare della contea di Forcalquier; Guglielmo di Baux, signore di Courtéson, e suo zio Raimondo di Mévoillon.

Non conosciamo il luogo di nascita, né l'epoca della morte degli autori di questa tenso, ma dalla scelta dei baroni posti in gioco, è facile dedurne che abitassero nei pressi della Durance, e che Faure, in  modo particolare, fosse nato nella contea di Forcalquier. Questa tenso venne composta dopo il trattato di pace concluso a Aix nel mese di maggio del 1204, a causa del quale Guillaume de Sabran perse la contea di Forcalquier, e d'altra parte, avrebbe dovuto precedere la morte di Guglielmo IV, principe d'Orange, che cadde vittima delle guerre di religione nel 1218.

Note

Bibliografia

Voci correlate
 Lista di trovatori e trobairitz

Trovatori in lingua occitana

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Colloquium To Be Held: Black Males In Education
An international colloquium comprising education pioneers, practitioners, policy makers, college students, and scholastic funders will be held in Bermuda next month, as Bermuda College partners with the University of Wisconsin Madison and the Ministry of Education to host the fifth annual International Colloquium on Black Males in Education.
"This unique experience will feature provocative dialogue examining the wide range of educational issues affecting Black males," the College said.
"The week-long event is expected to provide for the collective sharing of knowledge, perspectives and the experiences of those in the educational system.
"It is also expected to provide a platform to educate participants about global research strategies that inform education policies and programmes here in Bermuda and around the world.
"The theme for this year's Colloquium, scheduled for October 4 – 7, is 'Educational Transitions and Life Trajectories: Bridging Pathways to Success for Black Males', examining in particular, educational issues across the educational spectrum – from pre-kindergarten through university – affecting the experiences of Black males.
"Participants will also share ideas and innovative practices in various disciplinary fields that consider how forces such as globalisation and internationalisation of education impact the experiences of Black males today."
Chair of the International Planning Committee, Dr. Jerlando Jackson stated, "Each year, we are excited to engage with and learn from local community members about how our network of researchers and practitioners can partner to help move important local agenda items forward."
Dr. Lou Matthews, Director of Educational Standards and Accountability at the Ministry of Education, and Co-chair of the Local Planning Committee says expectations are high for solutions-centred discussion.
"The Black Male Colloquium comes at the time where we are collectively concerned about the life outcomes and quality for Black males in Bermuda. We hope it will prick and raise our national consciousness in ways that lead to sustained action, inspiration and hope," said Dr Matthews.
Keynote speakers for the event include Bermudian and Bermuda College alumnus Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Missouri.
Born and raised in Bermuda, Dr. Douglas' work explores the intersections between identity, community space [eg: barbershops, sports fields & churches], and the socio-cultural foundations of leadership and education. He has been dubbed the "border crossing" expert, and will be launching his latest book at the Colloquium.
The College said, "Also featured are: Dr. Shaun Harper, Professor of Education and Founder the Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Harper's research has been cited in over 4,000 publications.
"His twelve books include, "Advancing Black Male Student Success from Preschool through Ph.D". He is currently leading RISE for Boys and Men of Colour, a three-year interdisciplinary project that aims to advance research that will improve the lives, experiences, and outcomes of Asian Americans, Blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans.
"He was appointed to President Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper advisory council in 2015, and recognized in Education Week as one of the 12 most influential professors in the field of education in 2016; Dr. Joseph L. White, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine and "godfather" of the field of Black Psychology.
"While his main field of study was clinical psychology, Dr. White focused a lot of his attention on aiding and supporting disadvantaged students of colour in their path to acquire knowledge by developing curriculum that caters to the needs of students of colour.
"Dr. White's 1970 article "Toward a Black Psychology," published in Ebony Magazine, was a seminal document in the formation of African American Psychology as a professional field and the rise of ethnic and cultural psychology; and Dr. Anderson J. Franklin, Professor of Psychology and Education in the Department of Counselling, Developmental and Educational Psychology at Boston College Lynch School of Education and Professor Emeritus of Psychology from The Graduate School of The City University of New York.
"Dr. Franklin holds a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Oregon. He directs the Nelson Chair Roundtable for Networking Community Based Programs and the Boston College Collaborative Extended Learning Project strengthening ties between schools, families and community partners engaged in out of school time activities to address the achievement gap and mental health of students."
Local educators and researchers, including Dr. Matthews, Dr. Llew Simmons, Mr. Cordell Riley and others will also be presenting during the Colloquium.
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Kim Smith says:
Will there be an opportunity to actually speak with young black men, both those who consider themselves to have been successful along with those who don't consider themselves to have been successful in the education systems? I'll bet there will be much to learn from their perspectives in regard to their direct experiences?
Bermuda College says:
Yes, there will certainly be opportunities to speak with and hear from young black men at the Colloquium – from our own streets as well as from young men from overseas who will be participating. The aim is to reach young men from every walk of life and to use their experiences and those of other black men to chart strategies and policies that will institutionalise and increase their opportunities for success from k-12 and beyond.
IslandTeacher says:
Bermuda is a great case study. We definitely need to understand mor about this issue. I hope you publish lots of related stories.
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The next outing of the Waterford branch of the IWT takes place on Sunday 8th November.
The walk begins at Graiguenamanagh at 1.30 p.m. and heads upriver to Clashganny weir. Park by the boat club.
There will be car pooling from Millers marsh carpark in Waterford at 12.45.


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Put me down for 1 oz of shot to SA.
I would like to donate one ounce.
I would like to donate 2oz. from the SA silver ETF.
By the way, how many wounded soldiers show up at this event?
Storm Drifter wrote: By the way, how many wounded soldiers show up at this event?
I think it can vary from 50 to several hundred soldiers, plus their families. The Wheelers send buses out to the various forts to pick up wounded soldiers and their families. If I'm not mistaken, last year there was one fort that denied their people leave. Hard to say how many will actually be there throughout the event.
It would be an honor to donate 2 ounces. SA let me know how I can send you funds for the shot you already have!
Hey SA, You can bump my donation up to 2 ounces please. I have just put payment in a envelope to you coming via, T.T.A. AKA Tied To A Turtles A$$ AKA U.S.P.S. Ya'all have a great time at the event, wish I could join in the festivities but the timing is not right with having 2 kids maybe next years or so. East Texas "Longview Area" was my home base while I was overseas.
Storm Drifter wrote: Hey SA, You can bump my donation up to 2 ounces please. I have just put payment in a envelope to you coming via, T.T.A. AKA Tied To A Turtles A$$ AKA U.S.P.S. Ya'all have a great time at the event, wish I could join in the festivities but the timing is not right with having 2 kids maybe next years or so. East Texas "Longview Area" was my home base while I was overseas.
Another Bump. Currently at 41oz.
THANK YOU to all that have donated so far!
We are only at 24oz so far. Tell you what, i'll even accept 1/2oz donations.
I will be making these bars for sale this summer. The price will have a WFTW donation added into the price (prob $5), those that donate silver will have it waived if they buy bars.
It would be nice to have a bar for each wounded soldier again this year, like last.
A huge THANK YOU to those that have donated so far!
Silver Addict wrote: Hey guys, we want to give the soldiers silver bars again this year. We have a really cool new stamp! We are looking for silver donations once again to make the bars to be raffled off. Hopefully we'll get enough donations that each soldier will receive a bar like last year.
Anyone that would like to just buy silver shot from me instead of sending silver, is more than welcome. Unfortunately i bought on Monday before the drop and paid $20.43 an ounce for the shot. But, it is still cheaper than paying postage to send an ounce or two.
We will be making both 1oz and 2oz bars for the event if we get enough donations.
Please post below or send a pm to me or MaxGravy if you'd like to donate.
I'm sorry, I never saw this thread till just now.
I'll send you two (2) oz's. Can I send them out Thurs? Is that too late? Won't have access to them till then.
Another Bump. Currently at 48oz.
Cutting this off at midnight tonight. Would really be cool to hit 50oz! We are at 50oz! More donations are certainly welcome.
Silver Addict wrote: Another Bump. Currently at 48oz.
Pardon if this is necro-posting... but will a similar event be taking place THIS april (2015)? and if so, when should I send my silver donation?
Me too, just let us know when and where to send it.
The main event is focused on the soldiers and their families. It's not a fundraiser. In 2013 we raised silver donations and made bars to give directly to the soldiers. Last year we made stars and auctioned them off before the event with the money going to the WFTW.
What would ya'll prefer? Make bars and raffle them off to the soldiers? Or make bars and sell them for donations? Or something different?
We gave away bars last year as well.
Silver Addict wrote: We gave away bars last year as well.
You are correct. The square ones. I forgot. We could do those again.
Might also drop my favorite LSU president's boss in with the silver.


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Outside Access (Main Entrance)
Level Change (Main Entrance)
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
Standard Toilet(s)
You are on Location. Skip to the next section.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Enfield Town.
The nearest underground station is Oakwood.
You are on Opening Times. Skip to the next section.
Monday 07:00 - 19:00.
Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00.
Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00.
Thursday 07:00 - 19:00.
Friday 07:00 - 19:00.
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00.
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.
You are on Parking. Skip to the next section.
The venue does not have its own car park.
Public Car Parks. View
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is Genotin Road Car Park.
The car park is located on Genotin Road.
On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 590cm (8ft 2in x 19ft 4in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located on Church Street.
Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 590cm (8ft 2in x 19ft 4in).
Standard marked parking bays are located on Church Street.
There is not a designated drop off point.
You are on Outside Access (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in) wide.
Second set of doors View
There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
You are on Level Change (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.
There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does not have handrails.
You are on Outside Access (Accessible Entrance). Skip to the next section.
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
The doors are single width.
You are on Level Change (Accessible Entrance). Skip to the next section.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
You are on Inside Access. Skip to the next section.
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the venue.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.
You are on Eating and Drinking. Skip to the next section.
The following information is for the cafe.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 54cm (1ft 9in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available.
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
You are on Accessible Toilet. Skip to the next section.
There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
Location and Access View
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the accessible toilet.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is a mixer tap.
There is an emergency alarm.
The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a/are coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There is a mirror.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is a wash basin.
The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Baby Change Facilities View
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
Standard toilets are not available.
You are on Additional Info. Skip to the next section.
Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Q: TabBarController + TableView with DetailViews i have created a TabBar Application. I Added to a view an UITableView and load some Data inside.
Now, i wont to show details on row click. So i read some articles and found out that i need a navigationController und so on, but where to insert it? Should i delete my UITableView?

A: No you should not delete your UITableView, what you want is UITableViewController that can use your UITableView.
You will need the UINavigationController when you want to show another ViewController when the user taps a row on your UITableViewController.
This tutorial explains how to do what I just described, hope it helps:
Table View and NavigationController

A: Just drag a UINavigationController in Interface Builder to your TabBarController, then expand the Navigation Controller, point the Root View Controller to your TableViewController.
This tutorial should help: http://blog.willwinder.com/2011/05/xcode4-uitabbarcontroller-with.html

A: Just add an UINavigationController and push the view onto your screen
EDIT:
  This is how to add the NavigationController programmatically (e.g. in you AppDeleagte)
  UIViewController  *viewController1, *viewController2;

    viewController1 = [[[UIViewController alloc] initWithNibName:@"FirstViewController_iPhone" bundle:nil] autorelease];
    UINavigationController *navigationcontroller = [[[UINavigationController alloc] initWithRootViewController:viewController1] autorelease];

    viewController2 = [[[UIViewController alloc] initWithNibName:@"SecondViewController_iPhone" bundle:nil] autorelease];

    self.tabBarController = [[[UITabBarController alloc] init] autorelease];
    self.tabBarController.viewControllers = [NSArray arrayWithObjects:navigationcontroller, viewController2, nil];

If you have a tableview in the Viewcontroller1 you can access the Navigationcontroller by using self.navigationController e.g. in the didSelectRowAtIndexPath to open a DetailView
eg.
- (void)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView didSelectRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath
{
    DetailViewController *detailViewController = [[DetailViewController alloc] initWithNibName:@"DetailViewController" bundle:nil];
    [self.navigationController pushViewController:detailViewController animated:YES];
    [detailViewController release];
}

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<?php
/**
 * Controller Events
 *
 * @package WS Register
 * @subpackage Events
 * @since 1.0
 */
class WS_Register_Events_Controller
{
	/**
	 * Instance of this class.
	 *
	 * @since 1.0
	 * @var object
	 */
	protected static $instance = null;

	/**
	 * Nonce Action
	 *
	 * @since 1.0
	 * @var string
	 */
	const NONCE_DATE_ACTION    				= '_ws_event_date_action';
	const NONCE_EDITION_ACTION 				= '_ws_event_edition_action';
	const NONCE_EMAILS_NOTIFICATIONS_ACTION = '_ws_event_emails_notifications_action';

	/**
	 * Nonce Name
	 *
	 * @since 1.0
	 * @var string
	 */
	const NONCE_DATE_NAME                 = '_ws_event_date_name';
	const NONCE_EDITION_NAME              = '_ws_event_edition_name';
	const NONCE_EMAILS_NOTIFICATIONS_NAME = '_ws_event_emails_notifications_name';

	/**
	 * Transient Key
	 *
	 * @since 1.0
	 * @var string
	 */
	const TRANSIENT_EVENT_ID = '_ws_current_event_id';

	/**
	 * Adds needed actions to create submenu and page
	 *
	 * @since 1.0
	 * @return void
	 */
	public function __construct()
	{
		add_action( 'init', array( &$this, 'register_post_type' ) );
		add_action( 'add_meta_boxes', array( &$this, 'define_metaboxes' ) );
		add_filter( 'ws_metas_' . WS_Register_Event::POST_TYPE . '_is_valid_save_post', array( &$this, 'nonce_valid_save_post' ) );
		add_filter( 'ws_metas_' . WS_Register_Event::POST_TYPE . '_save_value', array( &$this, 'format_save_post' ), 10, 2 );
		add_action( 'save_post', array( &$this, 'set_default_event_in_posts' ), 10, 2 );
	}

	public function set_default_event_in_posts( $post_id, $post )
	{
		if ( ! WS_Utils_Helper::is_valid_save_post( $post ) )
			return;

		do_action( "ws_set_default_event_{$post->post_type}", $post, self::get_current_event() );
	}

	public function define_metaboxes()
	{
		add_meta_box(
			'ws-metabox-events-date',
			'Data',
			array( 'WS_Register_Events_View', 'render_date_control' ),
			WS_Register_Event::POST_TYPE,
			'side',
			'low'
		);

		add_meta_box(
			'ws-metabox-events-edition',
			'Edição',
			array( 'WS_Register_Events_View', 'render_edition_control' ),
			WS_Register_Event::POST_TYPE,
			'side',
			'low'
		);

		add_meta_box(
			'ws-metabox-events-emails-notifications',
			'Emails de Notificações',
			array( 'WS_Register_Events_View', 'render_emails_notifications' ),
			WS_Register_Event::POST_TYPE,
			'normal',
			'low'
		);
	}

	public function get_list( $args = array() )
	{
		$defaults = array(
			'post_type' => WS_Register_Event::POST_TYPE,
		);

		$args = wp_parse_args( $args, $defaults );

		return $this->_parse_list( WS_Utils_Helper::get_query( $args ) );
	}

	public function register_post_type()
	{
		register_post_type(
			WS_Register_Event::POST_TYPE,
			array(
				'labels' => array(
					'name'               => 'Eventos',
					'singular_name'      => 'Evento',
					'all_items'          => 'Todos os eventos',
					'add_new'            => 'Adicionar novo',
					'add_new_item'       => 'Adicionar novo evento',
					'edit_item'          => 'Editar evento',
					'new_item'           => 'Novo evento',
					'view_item'          => 'Visualizar evento',
					'search_items'       => 'Pesquisar eventos',
					'not_found'          => 'Nenhum evento encontrado',
					'not_found_in_trash' => 'Nenhum evento encontrado na lixeira',
				),
				'public'        	=> false,
				'show_ui'			=> true,
				'menu_position' 	=> 5,
				'supports'      	=> array( 'title', 'excerpt' ),
				'menu_icon'			=> 'dashicons-images-alt2',
				'capability_type'   => WS_Register_Event::POST_TYPE,
			)
		);
	}

	public function nonce_valid_save_post( $is_valid )
	{
		$date    = WS_Utils_Helper::post_method_params( self::NONCE_DATE_NAME, false );
		$emails  = WS_Utils_Helper::post_method_params( self::NONCE_EMAILS_NOTIFICATIONS_NAME, false );
		$edition = WS_Utils_Helper::post_method_params( self::NONCE_EDITION_NAME, false );

		if ( ! $date || ! wp_verify_nonce( $date, self::NONCE_DATE_ACTION ) )
			return false;

		if ( ! $emails || ! wp_verify_nonce( $emails, self::NONCE_EMAILS_NOTIFICATIONS_ACTION ) )
			return false;

		if ( ! $edition || ! wp_verify_nonce( $edition, self::NONCE_EDITION_ACTION ) )
			return false;

		return true;
	}

	public function format_save_post( $value, $key )
	{
		if ( $key == WS_Register_Event::POST_META_DATE_INITIAL )
			return WS_Utils_Helper::convert_date_for_sql( $value );

		if ( $key == WS_Register_Event::POST_META_DATE_FINAL )
			return WS_Utils_Helper::convert_date_for_sql( $value );

		return $value;
	}

	public static function get_current_event()
	{
		$event_id = intval( get_transient( self::TRANSIENT_EVENT_ID ) );

		if ( ! $event_id )
			$event_id = self::get_current_event_id();

		set_transient( self::TRANSIENT_EVENT_ID, $event_id, 12 * HOUR_IN_SECONDS );

		return new WS_Register_Event( $event_id );
	}

	public static function get_current_event_id()
	{
		$args = array(
			'post_type'      => WS_Register_Event::POST_TYPE,
			'meta_key'       => WS_Register_Event::POST_META_EDITION,
			'order'          => 'DESC',
			'orderby'        => 'meta_value_num',
			'posts_per_page' => 1,
		);

		$query = WS_Utils_Helper::get_query( $args );

		if ( ! $query->have_posts() )
			return false;

		return $query->post->ID;
	}

	/**
	 * Create custom capabilities for this post type.
	 *
	 * @return void
	 */
	public static function add_post_type_capabilities()
	{
		$capability_type = WS_Register_Event::POST_TYPE;

		$caps = array(
			"edit_{$capability_type}",
			"read_{$capability_type}",
			"delete_{$capability_type}",
			"edit_{$capability_type}s",
			"edit_others_{$capability_type}s",
			"publish_{$capability_type}s",
			"read_private_{$capability_type}s",
			"delete_{$capability_type}s",
			"delete_private_{$capability_type}s",
			"delete_published_{$capability_type}s",
			"delete_others_{$capability_type}s",
			"edit_private_{$capability_type}s",
			"edit_published_{$capability_type}s",
		);

		WS_Utils_Helper::add_custom_capabilities( 'administrator', $caps );
		WS_Utils_Helper::add_custom_capabilities( WS_Register_Moderators_Controller::ROLE, $caps );
	}

	/**
	 * Return an instance of this class.
	 *
	 * @since 1.0
	 * @return object A single instance of this class.
	 */
	public static function get_instance()
	{
		// If the single instance hasn't been set, set it now.
		if ( null == self::$instance ) {
			self::$instance = new self;
		}

		return self::$instance;
	}

	private function _parse_list( $wp_query )
	{
		if ( ! $wp_query->have_posts() )
			return false;

		$list = array();

		foreach ( $wp_query->posts as $featured )
			$list[] = new WS_Register_Event( $featured->ID );

		return $list;
	}
}


The chief administrator of the official Paekhwawon guesthouse in Pyongyang was executed publicly for corruption in December last year, according to a source on Monday.
The guesthouse accommodated President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook in September last year.
The chief administrator was found guilty of involvement in a corruption case during an inspection by the Workers Party's Organization and Guidance Department in October, the source added.
The guesthouse is run by an elite troop in charge of security for the ruling Kim family and senior officials. The chief administrator had the rank of a colonel. "US$3 million was found in his home during a raid," the source said. "He was charged additionally with affairs with female workers at the guesthouse."
The public execution was held in Pyongyang in the presence of military officers and senior officials from the Workers Party. It was apparently part of a wider crackdown on corruption to tighten leader Kim Jong-un's hold on power.
President Moon Jae-in's bullet-proof sedan is parked in front of North Korea's official Paekhwawon guesthouse in Pyongyang in this file photo taken on Sep. 17, 2018.
The regime reportedly refurbished the guesthouse ahead of Moon's visit last year, and the administrator seems to have siphoned off funds.
"Kim Jong-un reportedly flew into a rage when he saw the enormous bill for the refurbishment," the source said. "At his instruction, the Organization and Guidance Department conducted a thorough inspection to find out whether any money had been embezzled."
Another source said corruption is common at the guesthouse because it receives goods from an agency in charge of funds for the Kim family's activities. Three senior officials were also executed for corruption around the same time.
The regime is apparently tightening controls as the elite is becoming disaffected due to economic difficulties as a result of international sanctions.


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Tom Brady looks to continue to make Super Bowl history. The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to ruin his plans.
Brady is 5-2 in the biggest game in professional football, having already surpassed stalwarts Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana. Just lasting this long in the league is an achievement itself, playing 15 seasons in the glamour position of the NFL.
Tom Brady is well beyond joining the greats but that doesn't stop him continuing to make his own history!
But the Philadelphia Eagles look to be a stout opponent, ending the Cinderella run of the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game with staunch defence. Quarterback Nick Foles is proving to be a capable replacement for the injured Carson Wentz, in only the fourth postseason start of his career. He'll need his wits about him in the big game, and production from receivers Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor.
Nick Foles has amazingly steered the Philadelphia offense to the Superbowl. He's got the chance of a life time and nothing to lose, will he be able to take it?
For many Patriots fans, this could be the last chance to see Brady and coach Bill Belichick together. There are rumblings the venerable head coach is looking to move on from the team that he led to five league titles, but of course it's all speculation until we hear otherwise.
No matter what happens on Sunday/Monday the Brady/Belichick partnership is one of the greatest in sporting history.
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Q: IntelliJ IDEA - Create class on demand Using IntelliJ IDEA, I wonder if this feature exists.
Let's say you are writing a piece of code in a Java Rest Controller. You realize that you haven't yet created a certain Bean that has to be returned in your current method.
But you just go ahead and write the code as if it existed. Just like:
@GetMapping("/my-bean")
public MyBean getMyBean(){

    return new MyBean("My Message");
}

The class MyBean doesn't exist yet.
In Eclipse, you just go Ctrl+1 --> Create Class MyBean. It automatically launches a little wizard to create the class saving a little bit of time.
Is this possible in IntelliJ IDEA?

A: Alt enter or hit the red lightbulb


Will there be an increase in gender based discrimination claims?
Is harassment based on a failure to conform to gender stereotypes a potential legal claim?
In the December 2013 edition of Corporate Counsel there is an excellent summary of a federal court case which evaluated whether someone can pursue a harassment claim when employees get singled out when they do not fit in. In this gender stereotyping case, the construction worker who sued did not fit in at the workplace because he was perceived as less manly than his coworkers. Among other obnoxious things, the construction worker's supervisor called him "princess" and made obscene adolescent gestures targeting him. The lawyer representing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said that "the harasser openly confessed repeatedly at trial that he considered [the plaintiff] less than manly, and that he harassed him because of it." The EEOC does not, as a general rule, have any jurisdiction in Indian Country, however Indian Country has every incentive to eradicate obnoxious and immoral behavior from the workplace. Experts anticipate an increase in these kinds of claims which some employers characterize and improperly excuse as horseplay.
These gender stereotyping cases should not come as a surprise to human resources personnel since HR is aware that harassment comes in many forms. However, some employees do not possess the insight that these cases can generate liability for employers. Part of the reason some employees lack insight can be blamed on the employer's failure to promulgate harassment policies which address the wide range of harassment claims and employers failure to provide real world training. Let's address the policy and training issues one at a time.
Sometimes employer policies provide a legalistic definition of sexual harassment followed by a handful of typical scenarios along with a directive to report the conduct to human resources. If that summarizes your policy, there is a giant opportunity to improve. Harassment policies frequently focus on creepy behavior in the workplace like dirty jokes, inappropriate touching and declaring certain jobs off limits for women. Our policies should certainly address all of the creepy versions of harassment while at the same time prohibiting workplace conduct which alienates certain employees because they do not fit in.
Moreover, some employers give little harassment training and for those who provide the training, it is focused on reviewing the policy and discussing process. Again there is a giant opportunity to improve. Training certainly should include a conversation about the employer's reporting process, but that is not enough. Good training provides practical examples of the wide range of behavior which fits under the harassment umbrella and what is necessary to remove the behavior from the workplace.
Sometimes employers attempt to excuse workplace harassment by asserting that the employer has a culture of male dominance therefore a certain level of harassment must be tolerated. Or some employers will apply the rules to most departments, but give a pass to certain departments arguing that "boys will be boys." The failure to uniformly enforce the rules is a breach of the promise made to employees when you declared that there is no tolerance for harassment in the workplace.
A meaningful approach to harassment in the workplace has at least three components: (1) a strong and comprehensive policy forbidding harassment; (2) practical training which provides real insight for employees and (3) an environment which enforces the policy regardless of the popularity of the perpetrator. As to the last point, one of the reasons the Court found the construction company liable in the above scenario is it failed to investigate the allegations when the plaintiff raised complaints. A failure to carry out a prompt and thorough investigation of harassment allegations is another way of saying that you are not serious about enforcing your policy. That reaction to harassment allegations will make things more difficult in connection with defending a claim.
Recommendations: Review your harassment policies to ensure they capture the broad range of harassment.
Review your training to ensure that it is not merely a check-the-box item on your task list but instead meaningful training which addresses real life situations.
Make sure that you are serious about enforcing the policies consistently.


With the constant acquisitions of new properties, Disney has slowly moved out of just creating animated classics and has now ventured into more live-action adventures on the big screen. Marvel, Star Wars, and live-action adaptations have become huge heavy hitters for Disney. This especially true for this summer as Disney is releasing seven more big-budget films for the rest of 2018.
But does all of this sound too good to be true and should fans be worried about their favorite film being squandered by an "out of the blue" sequel or remake? Is Disney using its fan's nostalgia for a quick cash-grab rather than to please fans? Nevertheless, Disney presses on and it is worth taking a cautious look at four films Disney has this summer coming to a theater near you and a gaming project that are possibly preying on fan nostalgia.
Not including Harrison Ford, who many long-time see as the iconic bounty-hunter Han Solo, seemed to be a strong issue for many as the character's origin film under-performed and underwhelmed many movie-goers this past weekend. Some even saw it as a decline for the franchise and are starting to feel fatigued by Star Wars in general.
But Rooney, like many other fans, has hope for the franchise and believes that Disney can still redeem the franchise with future spin-offs and sequels.
Back in 2004, Pixar created a unique superhero story that captured everyone's attention and made fans want a sequel. But one never came, that is until now as Disney is releasing The Incredibles 2 in just a couple weeks.
However, is it too late for a sequel and do fans still care about the series the same? Long-time fan Haley Andrulewich does have some worries with the film's plot not taking place 15 years later as well.
Another fan, James Stokem, also gave his thoughts on why it might be too late for The Incredibles 2.
"Similar to Toy Story, I would have liked the sequel to include aging as a part of the plot or incorporated such as seeing Jack Jack, Dash, and Violet as teenagers or adults," said Stokem.
Similar to the 1991 classic Hook, Christopher Robin brings Winnie the Pooh fans back to the Hundred Acre Wood to follow an older Christopher Robin, played by Ewan McGregor, as he rediscovers his childhood. Now when this was announced, it was met with extremely skeptical views as many weren't sure that the source material could work as live-action.
However, there are those that are quite optimistic from what has been shown thus far from the movie and childhood fan, Hayley van Hoek, even shared a sense of nostalgia when she described her feelings from watching recent trailers.
"The second I heard that little voice say, 'What to do, indeed,' and saw Pooh peeking over the bench at Christopher Robin, something in me felt lighter. I kind of had tears rolling down my cheeks," said van Hoek.
Does Mary Poppins still have some magic left?
Now those who thought it was a long wait for a sequel to The Incredibles had their jaws hit the floor when it was announced that Emily Blunt would play Mary Poppins in a sequel that comes later this year and about 54 years later. However, unlike The Incredibles, this sequel does follow the iconic characters after they have grown up and carries it long wait into the plot.
This film is a part of Disney's long line of live-action sequels and remakes that it plans to do throughout the next decade or so. But it's been a long time since Poppins fly down from the sky with her trusty parasail and break out into fun musical numbers. There's no doubt that those who enjoyed the original will flock to theaters to see her return, but it has yet to be seen if Poppins can entertain a whole new generation of moviegoers.
Yep, they're on your gaming console too.
"Without the Disney characters, it would seem like a more action based Final Fantasy game," said Trinidad.
It's too soon to tell whether or not these films, along with other films like Wreck it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, will satisfy fans enough to make their favorites not feel like cash grabs.
But with Solo having a disappointing box-office weekend and meeting with mediocre feelings from fans, it seems like fans want a little more than just fan-service from their favorite franchises.


An architect by profession, Jun Pagalilauan's love for design underscores his minimalistic style. We find out more about how his storytelling conveys societal themes through the quiet beauty of his black and white images.
Tell us how you started as a photographer?
I bought my first camera while working in an architectural firm to document building facades and details. I went to several workshops here and abroad to learn more about photography. Landscape and fine art photography grabbed my attention immediately.
What drew you to landscapes and fine art?
I like how nature communicates with me. I attended my first landscape workshop under the Redefining Vision in the Philippines, which made me appreciate my environment: from coastlines to cities, to sunrises and sunsets. When I started doing Black and White images, I became enamoured by how the black faded to grey and I was hooked.
What do you enjoy most about your chosen genres?
The proper approach to fine art photography is not about taking photos and uploading them online. Rather, it's about the entire process from shooting to printing, and knowing that my images have a great influence on people who are beginning to understand this genre.
I am grateful to have attended the workshop of award-winning photographer, Red Ognita, where I learnt to interpret each photo that I publish and the significance of printing my images.
What camera and lenses do you use for your shoot?
I usually carry my Canon EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 5D Mark III. For lenses, I use Canon EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, TS-E24mm f/3.5L II and EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM.
5. Recently you were a recipient of several International Photography Awards (IPA), including being nominated for the prestigious Lucie Awards. Could you tell us how you feel about it, especially being one of the community ambassadors of EOS World?
This year I was able to take the Best New Talent and Deeper Perspective Photographer of the Year for IPA for the Philippines. These same images made their way to New York for the Lucie Awards. My photos were also exhibited at Splashlight Studios as part of the 2016 Best of Show for IPA. I am honoured and grateful for the recognition.
Why do you think your style of photography captivated the judges at IPA?
My style does not conform to mainstream and popular media culture or hype. Instead, I aim to convey the value of authentic art through my photographs. Most of my entries were Black and White with a specific story, like a series based on a theme. The minimalist feel documents current issues in our society.
Do you plan ahead or do you shoot spontaneously?
I believe having a clear idea of your assignment makes it easier. So I usually plan ahead. I would scout the location I am shooting, understand its orientation and possible angles for composition.
What has been your most fulfilling experience in your genres?
It has given me the opportunity to represent my country, avail my work to different galleries and collaborate with photographers whom I respect.
What advice would you give to those considering landscapes and fine art?
Personally, I would attend a fine art photography workshop, read books and study how Ansel Adams or Michael Kenna perfect their craft. Be influenced by landscape and fine art photographers and start taking images. This will drive your passion to dream bigger and achieve what you want. Lastly, PRINT your work as this will help to define your artistic direction.
Any exciting projects we can expect from you this year?
Yes, the exhibit with my work at Splashlight Studios in New York is still on display. This is for the IPA Best of Show Exhibition. Currently, I'm coordinating with some agencies for exhibits and talks to share more work in the first quarter next year.


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Pong Out Anniversary Edition is a flash game in which you must multitask to play both pong and breakout at the same time. Score points and unlock power-ups as you compete for the highest scores. Use the arrow keys, WASD keys, or the mouse to control the two paddles simultaneously. Play through 15 levels of pong and break-out in 3 difficulty modes in this multitasking arcade game.


With foreclosure rates at an all-time high, scams have proliferated, drawing in desperate homeowners seeking relief from foreclosure only to find out later that they have been scammed. One of the most common scams involves "loan counseling" companies promising to rescue homeowners from foreclosure by negotiating with your loan company for a fee. The loan "counselor" advises the homeowner to pay their mortgage payments directly to him and not to contact the loan company directly; after a number of payments, the loan "counselor" disappears.
Fake "government" modification programs are another common scam, where the scammer's company name appears to be a government program, but in reality is not. The scam promises the homeowner entry or acceptance into a so-called government program for an upfront fee, and then results in no modification program eligibility at all. At the Law Office of Michael P. Forbes, PC, I have seen many unsuspecting homeowners drawn into these and other scams after they have come to me for advice on how to get their money back from the scammers. A loan modification program is an alternative that could greatly benefit you, and I can help.
Don't be sucked into these scams. Contact an experienced loan modification lawyer first to become fully advised on the existence of any loan modification programs you might qualify for by calling my firm now. Rent-to-own or leaseback schemes, where the homeowner is advised to deed their home to another title holder, and then rent the property back from the new owner for a period of time is another popular scam.
The promise is that the homeowner's credit will improve by surrendering the title to their home, and then after a period of time, the new owner will sell the house back to them. However, the problem is that the new title owner disappears and never agrees to sell the house back to the original homeowner. In the process, the mortgage default has proceeded to a foreclosure.
Contact my office today and schedule an appointment where we can sit down and assess the situation fully.


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K-Pop Band BTS To Collaborate With RPG MapleStory
November 25, 2020 Kate Mitchell Jewett
South Korean boy band BTS (also known as the Bangtan Boys) have become one of the most popular and best known K-pop groups in the world. Recent achievements include releasing their first English-language single, "Dynamite," making their first appearance on the MTV Video Music Awards, debuting a new album entitled "Be," and...collaborating with long-running massive multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) MapleStory?
That's right. A collaboration between BTS and MapleStory has been officially announced. Developer Nexon has not revealed any details about the collaboration itself, but have announced that a series of videos showing the band working with the MapleStory team will be released over the next three weeks. The first video will drop tomorrow, November 25.
A preview of the video series is available to watch on YouTube now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2965QvjgX4&feature=emb_logo
The collaboration will be available for both the standard PC version of MapleStory and its mobile version, MapleStory M. It will likely feature cosmetic items themed around BTS, which can be obtained via either in-game currency or random "Premium Surprise Style" boxes.
The members of BTS have been rumored in the past to be big fans of MapleStory. In particular, one member, Jin, has admitted to previously playing the game and then quitting when he accidentally destroyed a rare item while attempting to upgrade it. This collaboration definitely seems to be a dream come true for the boys, and it looks like they're enjoying themselves at Nexon headquarters in the video preview.
The MapleStory collaboration is not BTS' first experience with the world of video games. There are two mobile games, BTS World and BTS Universe Story. In addition, new choreography for "Dyanmite" was debuted via Fortnite's "Party Royale Mode" in September.
If you're a BTS fan, then you've still got time to sign up for MapleStory before the collaboration event kicks off at a yet unrevealed date.
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Investors would be easily forgiven for exhibiting elements of fear and trepidation when it comes to investing in stockmarkets. History has taught us that investing, in particular the equity genre, is laden with episodes of crises, crashes and volatility.
By nature, stocks (aka equites) are risky investments relative to other major asset classes. This is due to the fact that they are the lowest-ranking component of a firm's capital structure. Put another way, equity investors are last in line to receive the net proceeds of a company in the event of liquidation.
Why then would one invest in such a risky asset when safer harbours are close to hand?
The answer, according to hundreds of years of historical evidence, is that over the longer-term equity investors are compensated for carrying that risk. Equities may stand at the end of the queue in the event of insolvency, however, when shareholders retain an ownership stake in the underlying firm, they are first to claim the firm's net profits.
To illustrate this point, we provide the below chart which shows annualised risk and return data in GBP terms for cash, global bonds and global equities. One can clearly see that equity investors are the clear winner in terms of returns achieved over the period; having well-outpaced those invested in bonds (which are debt instruments and offer no profit participation) and, unsurprisingly, those sat in cash.
Constituent Indices: GBP 1-month LIBOR, Barclays Bloomberg Global Aggregate (GBP-hedged), IPD UK Property, MSCI World (GBP). Source: FE Analytics.
Given the inherent risks associated with equity investing, a number of our clients have expressed concerns regarding the potential for an impending market drawback.
As the future is of course uncertain, we cannot be sure as to the timing nor the magnitude of future market corrections. We can, however, provide our clients with evidence regarding the value of long-term investing. Data would suggest that patience, calmness and perseverance have been highly-effective investor traits over the years as opposed to those who employ frenetic and panic-driven trading strategies.
We provide the below logarithmic chart as evidence of this phenomenon. It displays the returns to a Sterling-based investor who invested £1 into the MSCI World Index (a global, developed-market equity index consisting of approximately 1,650 stocks weighted by market capitalisation) from 1970 to date – assuming reinvestment of dividends along the way. Although 48 years is, in the majority of cases, well beyond what would be considered a standard time horizon, it serves to bolster the argument behind long-term investing as the initial £1 investment would be worth approximately £125 today – a return of circa 12,400% (excluding inflation).
We have highlighted various market drawdowns along the way which at the time were the cause of significant stress to many investors. However, when these events are presented over the longer term, these drops appear much less pronounced and are more akin to speed bumps as opposed to cliff falls. It is also evident that the constantly invested individual would have been well-rewarded for having the discipline to remain invested during these periods of volatility.
This may not come as any relief to investors with time horizons less than 48 years and, with that in mind, we will examine evidence which focusses more on the modern era.
The grey column represents the constantly-invested individual, who achieved an end value of £42,500. The proceeding blue columns represent individuals who, as a result of disinvestment, missed the best 10, 30 and 50 days of index performance respectively. Even the investor who 'only' missed the 10 best days was 50% worse off than he or she who remained invested throughout the entire 20-year period.
A final piece of evidence we offer, focusses on market timing. The below chart displays the end-wealth of five separate investors when investing $2,000 per month into the S&P 500 index (an index consisting of the 500 largest American companies by market capitalisation) between 1993 and 2012.
Were one able to consistently achieve perfect market timing, this individual would of course be better off versus his or her peers; however, to invest with perfect timing every month over a 20-year period is, frankly, impossible.
The critical message resulting from the study was that even an individual with consistently-poor market timing was considerably better-off than their disinvested counterpart. Fortunately, investing available funds immediately upon receipt, or at regular monthly intervals are investment strategies which can be easily followed.
We would note that all of the aforementioned facts and figures pertain to investments in individual equity indices. As a standalone, this would be considered a highly risky strategy as equity returns can be unpredictable over the short-to-medium term. Subsequently, we would always recommend that a more diversified portfolio which also holds less volatile asset classes is a key and often necessary consideration for most investors.
We also believe that investing is a long-term process and that the longer one remains invested, the greater the probability of achieving positive returns.


The Classic series is especially suited for gas and ceramic cooktops - and are ovenproof up to 260°C. The products are manufactured using a special casting technique, assuring an optimum and even heat distribution. Aluminium is not magnetic and is therefore not induction compatible.
We cast our cookware in aluminium for several reasons. Partly because aluminium is an excellent heat conductor, partly because it is a light material - an aluminium frying pan weighs considerably less and is therefore easier to handle than a cast iron frying pan. To take care of nature, only 100% recycled aluminium is used.
Products in the Classic range have the famous SCANPAN non-stick coating, which is hard-wearing and very easy to clean. SCANPAN coating consists of two layers - first titanium then PFOA-free coating - that during the production process melt together, forming one exceptionally solid surface.


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Steroid injections into the opening where nerves exit the spine (transforaminal injections) are slightly more effective than local anaesthetic or a salt solution (saline) injection at reducing pain for adults with sciatica.
This study found that all three techniques reduced pain for three months by over three points on a 0 to 10 point scale. It is unclear what effect they have on disability at three months or need for spinal surgery at 12 months.
There are other options which may be used when conservative treatment with physiotherapy and medication has failed or if the pain is severe. These include a midline injection of steroid and local anaesthetic into the epidural layer. This review did not find trials which compared all of these options with one another which limits the ability to decide which approach is best and any immediate implications for practice.
Nearly 10% of the UK population have had sciatica, usually associated with low back pain. Over 50% of people with this type of pain report a decrease in their daily activities and ability to work.
Despite the use of oral pharmacological treatments, 25% of people continue to have severe pain. Surgery is eventually required in 14% of cases, especially if the pain is accompanied by neurological problems.
A transforaminal epidural steroid injection is an option that is sometimes used to relieve radiating lower limb pain and to avoid surgery. This study aimed to compare these transforaminal steroid injections with local anaesthetic injections, saline injections and conservative options such as medication and physiotherapy.
This was a systematic review and meta-analysis which included eight randomised controlled trials of 771 adults with pain radiating to the limbs. The review included trials where sciatica was moderate to severe, with or without associated low back pain and with disc abnormality confirmed on imaging.
Trials compared transforaminal epidural steroid injections given under X-ray guidance with other pain management interventions. There was variation in the number and frequency of injections, steroid type and dose per injection which limits the reliability of the combined results.
Pain was assessed using a numerical rating scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). Adverse events were poorly reported in the trials, and half of them were at high or unclear risk of bias, mostly due to incomplete outcome data.
Transforaminal epidural steroid injections improved pain score from an average of 7.3 to 3.6 after one to three months. Results were similar after local anaesthetic injection or saline injection, 7.7 to 4.6. The difference between them was a clinically modest reduction in average pain score of -0.97 points (95% confidence interval [CI] -1.42 to -0.51). Analysis of three trials that used higher steroid doses showed further reduction in pain by approximately 2 points, which may indicate a dose-response effect.
There was no difference in physical disability scores at one to three months between the transforaminal epidural injections of steroid and local anaesthetic or saline (difference -0.89 points on the Oswestry Disability Index scale of 0 to 100, 95% CI -2.60 to 0.81).
There was no difference in need for surgery 12 months following the transforaminal epidural injections compared to local anaesthetic or saline injections (relative risk 0.88, 95% CI 0.55 to 1.41).
No trial was identified that compared transforaminal epidural steroid injections with medication or physiotherapy.
The NHS England nerve root pain care pathway recommends conservative treatments such as medication and physiotherapy prior to invasive techniques depending on severity. Invasive techniques recommended include transforaminal epidural injection with steroid, anaesthetic or a combination of both or other techniques such as an interlaminal approach. Fluoroscopy X-rays are indicated to guide the injections in order to increase accuracy of delivery and reduce risk of nerve damage. Surgery and specialist pain services may be required.
Guided transforaminal epidural steroid injections, local anaesthetic and saline injections improved pain but it is not clear if they had any effect on disability or the need for surgery as baseline values were not provided.
As none of the trials compared transforaminal epidural steroid injections to alternatives, such as physiotherapy, the review does not aid the decision on which intervention to use. It is also unclear if particular patient groups are most likely to benefit.
More information is needed about longer-term effectiveness as well as ideal steroid dosages, number of injections and how often they should be delivered in order to guide practice. Adverse events were poorly reported in the trials and further safety information is needed particularly on infection, myopathy (muscle weakness) and nerve injury as these have been anecdotally reported after the use of some steroid transforaminal epidural injections.
Bhatia A, Flamer D, Shah PS, Cohen SP. Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections for Treating Lumbosacral Radicular Pain from Herniated Intervertebral Discs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Anesth Analg. 2016;122(3):857-70.
This project was funded by various departments at the University of Toronto and other Canadian hospitals.
NICE. Low back pain in adults: early management. CG88. London. National Institute of Health and Care Excellence; 2009.
Staal JB, de Bie R, de Vet HCW et al. Injection therapy for subacute and chronic low-back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(3):CD001824.
NHS England. National Pathway of Care for Low Back and Radicular Pain. London: NHS England; 2014.
Lee j, Gupta S, Price C et al. Low back and radicular pain: a pathway for care developed by the British Pain Society. Br J Anaesth. 2013;111(1):112-20.
American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM). Transforaminal vs. Interlaminar epidural steroid injections: Both offered similar pain relief, function for radiating low-back pain. ScienceDaily. 2014.
Bhatia, A.,Flamer, D.,Shah, P. S.,Cohen, S. P.
BACKGROUND: Steroids often are administered into the epidural space through the transforaminal epidural (TFE) route to treat lumbosacral radicular pain secondary to herniated intervertebral discs. However, their efficacy and safety compared with transforaminal epidural local anesthetics (LAs) or saline injections is unclear. METHODS: We reviewed randomized controlled trials that compared TFE injections of steroids (with or without LA) with LA or saline in adult outpatients with lumbosacral radicular pain secondary to herniated intervertebral disks. Databases searched included MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, Cochrane database of systematic reviews, and Google Scholar up to February 2015. Data on scores of numerical rating scale for pain, validated scores for measuring physical disability and quality of life, and incidence of surgery measured at 1 month to 2 years after the interventions were meta-analyzed. Strength of evidence was classified with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system. RESULTS: Eight randomized controlled trials including 771 patients (366 in steroid and 405 in comparator groups) were included. There was variability in the studies in the dose of TFE steroids, frequency, and number of procedures. Patients who received TFE steroids reported a significant, but clinically modest, reduction in mean pain scores (0-10 scale) compared with LA/saline (-0.97 points; 95% confidence interval, -1.42 to -0.51 points; P < 0.0001, I = 90%; GRADE weak recommendation; moderate-quality evidence) at 3 months after the interventions. TFE steroids did not decrease physical disability at 1 to 3 months after the intervention (GRADE strong recommendation downward arrow; high-quality evidence) or incidence of surgery at 12 months after the intervention (GRADE strong recommendation downward arrow; moderate-quality evidence) compared with LA/saline. CONCLUSIONS: TFE steroids provide modest analgesic benefit at 3 months in patients with lumbosacral radicular pain secondary to herniated intervertebral disks, but they have no impact on physical disability or incidence of surgery. There was a high degree of heterogeneity among the publications included in this meta-analysis. Well-designed, large, randomized studies are required to evaluate appropriate dosages, adverse effects, number of procedures, and the effect of this intervention on psychological disability and quality of life.
Sciatica is a type of pain that radiates into the leg caused by irritation of a lumbar spinal nerve root. This may be caused by direct pressure from a damaged disc or by narrowing of the spaces between the vertebral bones. Although the problem is in the spine, the pain is felt in the area of leg that the nerve supplies.
Transforaminal epidural is an injection into the epidural space through an opening at the side of the spine where a nerve root exits.
Midline epidural is an injection into the epidural space, going through the space between the bones at the back of the vertebrae.
In this study pain of moderate to severe intensity was considered 4 or more out of 10 on a numerical rating scale.
Physical disability was assessed using Oswestry Disability Index (ODI; score range 0 to 100) with 0 indicating no disability and higher scores indicating increasing disability.
This study has shown a moderate benefit of using steroid transforaminally in the short term when compared with local anaesthetic or saline alone. It suffers from previous meta-analyses in that it is made up of several disparate randomised controlled trials with varying outcome measures. It is helpful in supporting the continuing use of steroids in pain interventions but shows the need for larger individual trials to help identify the sub-group of individuals who gain most benefit from steroid containing interventions.


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Game of Thrones Power Stacks Pokie Goes Live
The online gaming industry has come to life as the news of the new Game of Thrones pokie continues to spread. The Game of Thrones Power Stacks pokie comes to us as a collaborative effort between Microgaming, Slingshot Studios and HBO. This has given rise to a game that truly embraces Westeros and resembles the world shared in the series.
A select few have been given access to the game as part of the initial release. So far, the game has been well received and operators are excited to receive the game once it has officially been launched. The game falls under the fantasy category and features a medieval, middle-ages inspired theme.
If you are unfamiliar with the book and show, Game of Thrones is a fictional story set in Essos and Westeros. It follows the journey of noble families fighting for their claim to the Iron Throne. The game takes place on a five-reel, four-row setup and features 40 pay lines to increase the odds of winning with a maximum win of up to 25,000x the stake. The player return rate is 96.2%.
Slingshot Studios and Microgaming's exclusive partnership sets out to deliver industry-leading content the gaming world has never experienced. Slingshot Studios is renowned for its innovative pokies and saw its reputation improve by partnering with Microgaming. African Legends was one of their first releases and has already delivered some impressive rewards and wins.
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Sankofa Community Garden. Photo: Sabine Carey
Young future farmers give me hope
by Willie Nelson
Help us strengthen the future of family farm agriculture
"After 30 years, we are still here, you're still here, and together we're still fighting for the farmers. The fight ain't over yet but we're gaining on those suckers, so stay with us." — Willie Nelson Please donate today.
When I meet family farmers, I feel so much hope in our future. That's why I'd like to introduce you to some young future farmers we met through our annual concert near Pittsburgh this year. They're led by Mama Ayanna, as the young people in the garden call her. She's changing her community and empowering teenagers through farming.
Ayanna Jones came back to her Pittsburgh neighborhood of Homewood after retiring from a successful career. Instead of taking it easy in retirement, she's working hard to instill in youth what it means to do good work, to care for the earth, and to share your bounty with your neighbors. The end result is these young people feel valued—by their community and themselves.
The young people—tilling the soil and harvesting healthy fruits and vegetables at Sankofa Community Garden—may not all grow up to be farmers, but learning the values of agriculture will take them far in life. It's already transforming their neighborhood. Ayanna says, "The garden enabled this community to blossom back to where it was when I was young. I grew up in this community and I've seen the best of the best here. I also saw the worst of the worst. Now I see the best of the best coming back."
Ayanna Jones. Photo: Sabine Carey
Family farmers make us incredibly proud. They are innovative and creative, and they deserve our support in growing a better kind of agriculture. With your help, we're ensuring a future of good food for all of us and the values of family farm agriculture in the next generation.
Your gift to Farm Aid is a way for you to guarantee that even in spite of all of the challenges we face, we have the strength of independent family farmers on the land—in rural and urban communities.
As we gather with our families this holiday season, let's give thanks for family farmers and the way they inspire hope in all of us.
Watch a video about Ayanna and the Sankofa Community Garden below:
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