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Missouri Legislature Likely to Override Governor's Veto of 72-Hour Abortion Waiting Period
State | Sarah Zagorski | Aug 19, 2014 | 10:00AM | Jefferson City, MO
Earlier this year the Missouri legislature passed a bill that would give women more time before making the irreversible and tragic choice to end the life of their unborn child. The legislation, HB 1307, would extend the current 24-hour waiting period before an abortion to 72 hours. However, after the legislation passed both chambers, Missouri's pro-abortion governor, Jay Nixon, vetoed the bill.
He told the Washington Times that "Lengthening the already extensive waiting period serves no demonstrable purpose other than to create emotional and financial hardships for women who have undoubtedly already spent considerable time wrestling with perhaps the most difficult decision they may ever have to make."
Although the governor believes that waiting periods are unnecessary, the bill's sponsor, Rep. Kevin Elmer, said, "It's kind of an emotional period and this is just kind of an opportunity to let the mother and those that she may consult in her family and extended friends to have more time to consider the severity of the decision that she's about to embark upon where she terminates the life of that child."
Also, the director of Campaign Life Missouri, Samuel Lee said that 24 hours is insufficient time for women to make such a life-altering decision, and that countries with longer waiting periods than the United States have a lower abortion rate. Lee cited the United Nation's data, which shows that in Germany, and in the Netherlands the abortion rate each year is below 10 per 1,000 women of childbearing age, while the abortion rate in the United States is 19.6 per 1,000 women.
In September, the pro-life legislature will have the opportunity to override the veto. Rep. Elmer believes that since the bill passed by overwhelming bipartisan margins, an override should be possible. Also, Missouri has strong pro-life Democrats, including, Rep. Ben Harris (D-Jefferson County) and Ed Schieffer (D-Troy), who are likely to stand by their initial vote.
LifeNews reported about the likelihood of a veto in July:
House members endorsed the bill by a vote of 111-39, and in the Senate with a vote of 22-9. Senate passage occurred after pro-abortion senators suspended a protracted filibuster. Senate Republican leaders had threatened to shut down debate through a rarely used parliamentary motion if opponents refused to allow the bill to come to a vote.
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It takes 109 votes to override a veto in the Missouri House. While there are only 108 Republicans in the House (all but one of whom voted for the measure), there are several right-to-life Democrats who are staunchly pro-life, and would not hesitate to face down the Governor on this question. In the Senate, 23 votes are needed to override. All 23 Republican members of the Senate are on record in support of the bill.
If the legislature overrides the governor's veto, Missouri will be the third state in the U.S., along with Utah and South Dakota, to require a 72-hour waiting period.
ACTION: Contact the Missouri legislature at https://www.moga.mo.gov/ to support a veto override.


There are four different reasons why people communicate, these are to get their message across, to have a conversation, to build relationships and to express feelings.
Effective communication can affect relationships in an adult social care setting between individuals using the service, their carers, colleagues and other practitioners, as it is essential in building a meaningful relationship between the residents and the carers as it can help build trust and respect. Effective communication is fundamental in regards to the resident's needs and preferences and to ensure they are met. As a carer I would discuss the options available to the resident to allow them to make an informed choice in regards to their care.
There are many ways of finding out the communication and language needs of an individual, for example; you could check the residents care plan this is an effective way at establishing the needs of the individual because every little detail about the resident is written in there, so you could get information on how and what technique you could use to communicate with them.
Another way could be to talk to them and to see whether they respond to you, this is also another effective way at establishing the needs of an individual because if they respond to you, you could ask them how they wish others communicate with them. And this could help with talking to them and actually getting a reply back as it's something they prefer.
The last way could be to ask family members, this is an effective way at establishing the needs of the individual because they have been with their family for a long time as these are the best people in their lives that know them a lot and we could get help from the family to know how we could communicate with that individual.
The factors to consider when prompting effective communication, is the language you use as it should be clear and slow or the individuals to understand. Make sure you have good eye to eye contact and facial expressions, as it is important because it shows you are interested. Make sure you have good listening skills as they are effective communication, and shows you are valuing the individual.
The three non-verbal communication methods and styles that a social care worker may use in an adult care setting could be, body language this depends on how you use your body to get the message across to others. Another non-verbal communication method could be to do sign language if a person cannot hear or speak this would be the best way to get you message across to them. The last non-verbal communication method could be eye contact, this is an important way to communicate as it shows you have interest in what the individual is saying.
It is important to respond to an individual's reactions during communication, because that may be the best time to realise whether you need to communicate in a different way or not, and if they actually understand what you are trying to say.
An individual's background can influence the way they communicate, as some people speak very loud but would have a problem communicating with individuals from a back ground where people speak with low tone of voice. Also, individual from a background where people speak very fast will have a problem communicating with individual from a background where people speak slowly. Another way an individual's background can influence the way they communicate, is the accent as it can sometimes be hard to understand what someone is trying to say.
A barrier to communication may be if someone speaks a different language, the best way to overcome this barrier is to get someone who can speak the same language to translate for you.


This is what I wrote in on the Student and Dog Profile for Harley's application to the Dog Owner's Training Club of Maryland beginning obedience class. Do I sound like a wacky doggy mama?
Harley is an extremely bright dog and knows lots of tricks because he's so much fun to train. Unfortunately he is not obedient, being too spoiled for his own good. His sit/stays are solid, his recalls are not. He walks well on a leash but doesn't heel. He likes people once he knows them but he is hand shy and prefers not to be touched by strangers. He is dominant by nature but knows I am the boss, although he runs roughshod over my parents. He did well in the Petsmart class we just finished. I only put him in that to accustom him to other dogs while I waited for your classes to start this Fall. We can't wait!


Chandrika Ayodhyaa (Phase II) - 5 Acres, 340 smart sized housing project at Gannavaram.
1.5 km from NH16, Gannavaram.
Construction of this Project is expected to start in the next few months and will be completed in 24 months from the date of start.
The speed with which customers are booking flats in Chandrika Ayodhyaa Phase-I, Raki group is now gearing up to meet the increasing demand for affordable Housing and to this end, Raki has now planned to create yet another project in the adjacent area called Chandrika Ayodhyaa Phase-II. Here again the Housing project in the extended area will be offered at very Cost-Efficient prices to the aspiring customers.
The Amenities both in Chandrika Ayodhyaa Phase-I & Phase-II will include Club House, Gym, Yoga room, Indoor Games, Conference Hall, Multi-Purpose Hall, Jogging Track, Swimming Pool, Super Stores, Hospital Etc. Well laid out Internal Roads, Central lighting, 24X7 Power Generation through Supportive Generators, Day Long Security etc.
Heavy Reinforced Cement Concrete framed structure M – 25 grade concrete and Fe 500 grade TMT Steel, as per the structural design.
External walls of 9'' thick and internal walls 4 ½'' thick of red bricks.
Sponge Finish for external and internal walls with cement mortar 1:6.
Built With UPVC with safety grills.
Designed Mild Steel (MS) Grills With Enamel paint Finish.
EWC with Flush Tank of the best brand. Provision for Geyser in all bathrooms. All C.P fittings are chrome plated of the best brand.
Quality Vitrified Tiles. Living /Dining/Bedrooms and other rooms with 600X600 mm size with 4'' inch skirting of best brand. Anti-skid ceramic tiles for bathrooms and balconies. Granite stone for stair case.
Concealed 3- Phase Wiring With ISI marked superior quality PVC insulated copper cables, Modular switches, Adequate light points, fan points, Independent Energy Meter for each apartment.


If you're looking for some April Fools' Day pranks to 3D print, you've come to the right place. Each one of these (slightly) evil prints needs PVA filament and a good sense of humor.
April Fools' Day is just around the corner and for anyone with a 3D printer, the day just got a lot more diabolical.
Replacing Oreo cookie filling with toothpaste is so last year. The prints we've suggested are designed for a lot of use in water, things like flower pots, garden hose extenders and buckets. But, instead of printing them in good ole PLA, you'll be printing them in PVA.
That's right – the glorious water-soluble filament that is usually used in multi-material prints for support structures is how you're going to trick unsuspecting friends this April Fools' Day.
So, without further ado, check out these awful, wonderful, hilarious and maybe even a little mean prints that are sure to make you the prank master come April 1.
Why it's the perfect prank: What starts out as an elegant water stream-beautifier will slowly turn into a sloshy mess. The turbine section of the design, responsible for shaping the stream of water, gradually dissolves away.
Why it's the perfect prank: As a holder for your soap bars, this design will constantly be exposed to water. After some time, though, the clean lines will disintegrate into a sloshy mess of PVA.
Why it's the perfect prank: This one needs little explanation — dissolvable filament does not a good seaborne vessel make. At least it'll be cool to see the whole thing sink slowly and sadly over the span of a few hours.
Why it's the perfect prank: This vessel meant to hold water should be watertight because the only thing it should be raining on is your succulents. But that doesn't work out so well when the bottom of the can is prone to disintegrating.
Why it's the perfect prank: This whistle will inevitably accumulate saliva when blown enough over time. Because of this, the perfectly-sculpted airways will start to erode, making it sound more and more horrendous.
Why it's the perfect prank: The real-life Pelican hard cases are meant to be showerproof, and having one that crumbles at the slightest hint of water is quite comical. Although, this tiny version isn't going to fit any more than a couple of peas (maybe three, if you squeeze them).
Why it's the perfect prank: This vessel intended to hold vomit won't keep the mess contained for long. Just use it as a disposable bag, and don't leave it until morning.
Why it's the perfect prank: The primary purpose of this handle is to add some comfort while you're mopping. It might take a while, but eventually, you'll grasp the handle of your mop and find a slushy mess in place of a familiar grip.
Why it's the perfect prank: This dissolvable hose extender has a limited lifespan. Let's hope no one is standing nearby when the high-pressure stream bursts through without warning.
Why it's the perfect prank: This self-watering planter comes with a reservoir of water so that tending to your herbs won't be a full-time job. Printed in dissolving filament, however, it will give you a different job – cleaning up a dirty, soggy mess.
Why it's the perfect prank: This outdoor vessel is bound to get rained on when hung outside. When that happens, it will cease to be a pristine sanctuary for your feathered friends.
Why it's the perfect prank: All that water constantly dripping through the PVA mesh might keep your dishes drying for a while. But one day, you'll find your crockery will just be a pile of broken pieces and wet PVA.
Why it's the perfect prank: You're probably using a coaster to keep your precious lacquered tabletops moisture-free. When it's made of a dissolvable filament, however, it won't keep your surfaces neat and dry for very long.
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ivan mervis April 14, 2019 April 14, 2019 Comments Off on Will the Path to College Be Tougher for Your Children?
In the past month we've seen many disturbing reports about some parents who took an ugly path through the challenging college admissions process. What impact will Varsity Blues have on you and your kids as they head toward college?
High school grades will continue to be the #1 factor for college admissions. That's good because grades correlate closely with success in college. But the grading system is far from perfect. Teachers grade differently. Some schools are harder than others. Colleges end up teaching skills that students should have learned in high school.
That's where standardized tests can help. ACT and SAT measure reading, writing and math skills in a consistent way for all students, without the variations due to teacher inconsistencies or school grading policies or whether the school courses are on-level, honors or AP. There are many ways to calculate a student's GPA, but only one scoring scale for ACT (or SAT). While ACT and SAT tests are not perfect, the data show the tests do a very good job of accurately measuring the reading, writing and math skills needed in college.
People talk about unfairness of ACT and SAT, saying that students of wealthier families will score higher. A recent article reports that 2016 data from College Board show the average child from families earning over $200,000 per year was 1155 compared to the median score of about 1000 for all students. The 1155 score is good but not even close to the 1380 needed for Southern Cal, the most popular school on the scandal list. If rich kids supposedly score so well, why did the Varsity Blues parents bribe the proctor $10,000 per test to rig the scores? There are people who say that ACT or SAT tests should be administered at no charge during school hours to ALL high school juniors. This already is happening in about 20 states that have signed statewide testing contracts with ACT or College Board. The universal testing proponents also say that practice tests should be administered at no charge during school hours – twice before the real test.
There is a big concern about the role of learning disabilities in the Varsity Blues scandal. The ACT-SAT cheating could not have happened if the alleged cheaters had tested at their own schools without accommodations. Sometimes the test location was hundreds of miles from the student's home. If your child has a learning issue like ADHD or dyslexia, you may see some changes to the process for getting extended-time accommodations. Overall about 5% of students qualify for extended time on ACT or SAT tests. ACT and College Board will likely scrutinize similar situations more closely in the future.
On the horizon is a new way of "grading" students without using grades. Rather than reducing four years of a student's work to a single number, the Mastery Transcript focuses on the higher order skills necessary for success today. In Atlanta the Mastery Transcript Consortium (MTC) includes Galloway, Lovett and Mount Vernon. The MTC is only two years old and has years to go to design a transcript without grades or test scores (AP, SAT, ACT). The 200+ current MTC members are progressive independent schools and their numbers are growing. It may take decades for public schools to adopt the Mastery Transcript system.
As you may know, there are hundreds of colleges that are 'test optional' – so it's up to each student whether to submit ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admission. Keep two things in mind. First, many students do submit test scores for test-optional schools, and those are usually above-average scores. Who wants to submit low scores if you don't have to?! The take-away is it's still advantageous to submit high scores, no matter where you apply to college. Second, there are very few scholarship opportunities that are test-optional. If you want to maximize scholarship money (including HOPE), it pays to have high ACT or SAT test scores.
Dogwood's expert tutors help students improve their skills to achieve their best grades and standardized test scores. Please call Ivan at 678-735-7555 to discuss how any of these topics might apply to your child.


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Waiting on Wednesday: Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson & The Future is Blue by Catherynne M. Valente
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights exciting upcoming releases that we can't wait to be released!
This week's upcoming book spotlight is:
Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Preason
Publication Date: August 7th, 2018
Henry Holt and Co.
Pre-order: Amazon | Book Depository
"A new novel in the New York Times–bestselling Remnant Chronicles universe, in which a reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts.
When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.
At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfill their own secret missions."
Besides the fact that the cover alone makes me want to read this book, I cannot wait to jump back into this world! I did not expect to enjoy the Remnant Chronicles books nearly as much as I did, so now I'm extra excited to finally read this one!
The Future is Blue by Catherynne M. Valente
Publication Date: July 31st, 2018
Pre-order: Amazon | Subterrean Press
"Subterranean Press is thrilled to present a major new collection from one of the most dazzling, distinctive voices in the literary world. Catherynne M. Valente, the New York Times bestselling and multiple-award-winning author of The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making and other acclaimed novels, now brings readers thirteen stories unlike any others.
In the title story, Theodore Sturgeon Award-winning novelette "The Future Is Blue," an outcast girl named Tetley lives on floating Garbagetown, in a world that dreams of the long lost land. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos is explored and reinvented in style in "Down and Out in R'lyeh." In the novelette "The Limitless Perspective of Master Peek, or, the Luminescence of Debauchery," Perpetua masquerades as a man in order to continue her father's business as a glassblower and must fashion a special eye for a queen. And in "The Beasts Who Fought for Fairyland Until the Very End," the wyvern A-Through-L, the warrior Green Wind and his giant cat the Leopard of Little Breezes cope with their broken-hearted disappointment over politicks as the evil Marquess ascends to rule."
I have yet to meet something by Valente that I don't like, so a new short story collection from her sounds just right. I was recently granted access to this one on NetGalley (!!!) so I'm thrilled to dive in--and still excited for the physical release at the end of the month!
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Angela Lawrence July 11, 2018 at 4:33 PM
The Future is Blue sounds very cool, and I like that cover!
Erica Hatch July 13, 2018 at 3:41 AM
Oooh! I'm definitely going to check both of these out! Thanks for putting them on my radar!
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Write Out Loud Welcomes Thea Ayres to the Team!
"I have just graduated from the University of Oxford with a History degree. I first became involved with Write Out Loud as a teenager, attending the monthly poetry circle at Marsden Library. The people I met there gave me the encouragement I needed when I first started writing."
Well, it seems those modest beginnings soon began to bear fruit, as Thea told me: "I was twice commended in the Foyle Young Poets competition and am a member of the Writing Squad, a community of young writers in the North. I attend poetry events in and around Huddersfield and write about nature, history and trans experiences."
Thea also has some interesting reading recommendations for us: "Currently, I am most inspired by Hilda 'H.D.' Doolittle's emotionally powerful use of natural imagery in Sea Garden and Stephanie Burt's experimental approach to trans autobiography in Advice from the Lights."
Thea is "excited to begin running Write Out Loud's Facebook and Twitter pages, publicising poetry, events and articles", so on behalf of the entire WriteOutLoud community we say a huge welcome!
Welcome indeed, Thea, both to the team and back in the local poetry community. As you know, we have log been proud of you as a poet and a person. Looking forward to working with you again.


This event "I Love You But I´ve Chosen Disco - Every Thursday" @ Puro has already ended on 09/03/2015. Here you can find upcoming events for this location!
The deadline at our guest list has ended on 09/03/2015 at 5:00 PM.


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Thread: MERKEL, MEXICO AND TRUMP'S WALL: GERMAN CHANCELLOR TELLS MEXICO THAT BUILDING WALLS '
MERKEL, MEXICO AND TRUMP'S WALL: GERMAN CHANCELLOR TELLS MEXICO THAT BUILDING WALLS '
MERKEL, MEXICO AND TRUMP'S WALL: GERMAN CHANCELLOR TELLS MEXICO THAT BUILDING WALLS 'WILL NOT SOLVE' IMMIGRATION PROBLEMS
BY DAMIEN SHARKOV ON 6/11/17 AT 9:38 AM
Building walls will not solve the problem of illegal immigration, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on a visit to Mexico, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign promise to do exactly that.
"Obviously the main reason for people leaving must be addressed on site first, which means that putting up walls and cutting oneself off will not solve the problem," Merkel said during a panel in Mexico city, BBC reports.
Merkel, who grew up in communist East Germany when her own country was divided by a wall that was totemic of the Cold War, spoke about the history of immigration. Raising living standards and increasing local opportunities can curb migration, Merkel suggested.
Her own government has led the charge in embracing the huge flow of refugees from Syria's civil war - a move that was widely condemned.by Donald Trump and Europe's far-right politicians.
In remarks that will likely irk Trump, Merkel endorsed Mexico's free trade position ahead of talks on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. Trump has claimed the agreement is unfair on the U.S.
"I hope these talks are a big success," she said at a news conference alongside President Enrique Pena Nieto in Mexico City. "And I'd like to offer thanks that the interests of German companies are also being taken into consideration."
Merkel's positive comments on bilateral trade were a far cry from Trump's vow to stop block German car exports to the U.S. last month.
"The Germans are bad, very bad," Trump said during a meeting with top EU leaders in May, according to German news magazine Der Spiegel.
"See the millions of cars they sell in the U.S., terrible. We will stop this," he reportedly said.
http://www.newsweek.com/merkel-tells...roblems-624067
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Oh goody!! I hope Germany starts relocating its car and manufacturing operations to Mexico to help raise the living standards in Mexico. We'll see how well that works out for them both.
The more Merkel talks, the more I realize she is really stupid. Does she have no clue of the economic history of Mexico? No knowledge about the many plants and factories and billions of dollars in trade our dumb US Presidents handed to Mexico through NAFTA? It didn't solve any illegal immigration issue, it actually increased it by huge volumes.
A Nation Without Borders Is Not A Nation - Ronald Reagan
Save America, Deport Congress! - Judy
TRUMP: GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERKEL IS 'INSANE'
Mexico is now building their own border wall with Guatemala
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Mexico is building it's own Southern Border Wall
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McCready's Son Found in Arkansas
Updated Apr. 24, 2017 12:52PM ET / Published Dec. 03, 2011 8:48AM ET
Mark Humphrey / AP Photo
Police found country singer Mindy McCready hiding in the closet with her 5-year-old son in Arkansas early this morning. The singer took her son from her mother and stepfather, who have legal custody of the boy, last month. Police had staked out the home where McCready was found, believed to belong to her boyfriend. The boy will go back to his grandmother in Florida, and it's not clear whether charges will be filed against McCready.
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Collabor88's February round is well under way and the theme this month is Espionage. The Creator's of Collabor88 are on the case and have tons of spy themed items from gold bars, gadgets, premium furnishings to risqué dresses. Have a look before this round ends on March 6, 2016!
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It's the end of the road for one pioneering organization in SMITE esports: COGnitive Gaming says they are shutting down on December 31st, 2016. COG faded from the scene over the past year, and was last seen with an XBox squad at SMITE World Championships in 2016.
The organization was an early entry for the SMITE scene, acquiring a roster in 2013. The organization has the distinction of winning the first SMITE World Championship in 2015, with its star studded COGnitive Prime team: Omegatron, andinster, MLCst3alth, BaRRaCCuDDa, and JeffHindla. At one point, the org sponsored three teams in the SMITE community: the above mentioned Prime team, as well as COGnitive Red and COGnitive EU.
COG branched out to League of Legends, acquiring a North American Challenger Series team, as well as a Heroes of the Storm squad, and Super Smash Bros Melee players "Mew2King" and "Wizzrobe". All of those ventures petered out, and earlier this month, Wizzrobe told reporters he would not be renewing his contract with the organization. Shortly after the announcement, COGnitive Gaming announced on Twitter that they would be shutting down at the end of the year.
Cognitive Gaming will cease operations on December 31, 2016. Thank you to all the fans and former players! We appreciated all of it!
@AH_Lukas@MLC__st3alth We're all sad too but we're dont have time to manage as much stuff as we do!


A common question asked by new homeowners is which water heater system to install in their homes. It does not come as a surprise since water is a very fundamental commodity in a home. For many years, people have used conventional or traditional water heaters. In the recent past however, this trend has shifted with the advancement of water heater technology. This has been attributed to the invention of the tankless water heater system.
The tankless water heater consumes less energy than the conventional water heater. They have proven to be 25% more energy efficient than conventional water heaters for homes that use less water daily. They are also 14% more energy efficient than the conventional water heaters for homes that use a lot of water daily.
Tankless water heaters only heat up water intended for immediate use. This ensures that heated water does not standby as in the case of the conventional water heaters, which eventually results into the loss of heat through the walls of the storage container.
Despite having a higher initial cost than the conventional type, the tankless water heater has lower operating costs and saves more energy. It is also durable and can last for more than two decades. Conventional water heaters have a shorter life and have higher operating costs.
The tankless water heaters save on space in the house. Their compact designs make them occupy less space than the conventional storage water heaters which have large storage tanks that occupy a lot of space.
The tankless water heaters are also environment friendly as they do not release any harmful substances into the atmosphere. The conventional storage water heater on the other hand pollutes the environment especially when the storage tank rusts.
The tankless water heater is cheaper to repair than the storage water heater. This is because it has replaceable parts which are also affordable. In contrast, the storage water heater is very hard to replace.
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##TRUMPETER NUNO ALVES ('YAKARI') PLAYS FORMENTERA JAZZ FESTIVAL 2021
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NUNO ALVES: "I was born and brought up in Portugal. I trained in a music conservatory in Portugal from 1987 to 1999 and then studied and specialized in improvisation in Jazz, Latin and World music.
I was based in Valencia from 2003 to 2017. Live and over the years, I played in many venues in Valencia… like 'Black Note' and 'Café Mercedes Jazz' and 'Jimmy Glass.'
I have recorded with a multitude of bands in Valencia… including Brazilian, Funk, Fado, Jazz and also Flamenco fusion projects.
I have appeared as a trumpeter on a number of soundtracks, including the edgy and award-winning Spanish cinema film 'Bestezuelas' and the national television documentary 'Over the Sky of Azerbaijan' with the official soundtrack by my main band in Valencia, 'Folk-Jazz-Arabe.'
Abroad, I have played on stage with Chambao at a festival in Amsterdam and supported George Clinton & Parliament at a funk festival in Genoa, Italy. I got to meet and hang out with the great man too!
Further afield, I also played a festival in Angola in Africa. It was quite a flight and ended up being a very atmospheric & memorable concert in a packed stadium!"
24/7 VALENCIA: PLEASE TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT NUNO'S NEW PROJECT IN FORMENTERA…
FORMENTERA JAZZ FESTIVAL: On September 24th , as part of the 'Formentera Jazz Festival', there will be a live performance by local band 'Yakari & Marie Connery.'
Nuno Alves, also known as 'Yakari', is a trumpeter now well-established in Formentera and with a long career in the world of jazz music. He is the trumpeter with lauded trio 'Folk-Jazz-Arabe' and he has a long career in the world of jazz and improvised music. His musical career has included fusion in Big Bands, as well as tribute bands to great jazz masters such as Lee Morgan and other legends.
Nuno got together with keyboardist Julien Catonne and decided to form a 70s/80s 'Jazz-Funk' project and pay homage to masters like Miles Davis and Billy Cobham. This gave birth to the band 'Yakari & Marie Connery', taking advantage of electronic resources… to bring a richer and more alternative sound and groove. They are currently working on the recording of a Jazz-Funk album.
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"We exam our work….the value of our creations are for what meaning, what is the importance of my ideas, inspirations, where is it all going? Does anyone care? Maybe I just do not have the gifting." These exams can be discouraging to think about and can throw us into a liminal space which is not all bad. I find myself in that liminal space today and not for the first time. A space especially after finishing a big project of questioning my driving purpose, where my soul cries out for more meaning. With a lot of patience, waiting, listening I have found that new birthing do come.
In this soul searching space I found an article by Ron Rolheiser a Jesuit Priest on the real challenge in creativity that spoke to me.
"What a good artist does, whether that be a singer, a writer, a painter, a dancer, a craftsperson, a carpenter, or a gardener is tap into the deep energies at the heart of things and draw on them to create something that is of God, namely, something that is one, true, good, and beautiful. In the end, and this is true of all good art and all good performance, creativity is not about the person doing the creation. It's about oneness, truth, goodness, and beauty.
This holds true for all creativity. At the end of the day, it has to be about truth, goodness, beauty, and God, not about oneself or one's audience.
We often do not create because we fear that what we will produce will be too unprofessional to stand out in any way or to measure up in a way that it can be published or exhibited publicly so as to receive recognition and honor. And so, mostly, we mute and hide our creative talents because we cannot do what the great ones do. We punish ourselves by thinking this way: If no one will publish it, no sense writing it. If nobody will buy it, no sense painting it. If nobody will admire it, no sense doing it. But that's the wrong idea of creativity. We are meant to create things, not because we might get them published and receive honor and money for them. We are meant to create things because creativity, of all kinds, has us enter into the deep center of energy at the heart of things. In creativity we join ourselves to God's energy and help channel God's transcendental qualities: oneness, truth, goodness, and beauty. Ultimately, it isn't important that what we do gets publicly recognized, gets published, or earns us a monetary reward. Creativity is its own reward. When you act like God, you get to feel like God – or, at least, you get to feel some wonderful divine energy. At the end of the day, it has to be about truth, goodness, beauty, and God, not about oneself or one's audience.
We are creative for our souls, to enter a divine dance, to connect ourselves to the heart of things.
I found this article to be encouraging, to be kind to myself and stay in the divine dance.
All comments and questions are welcomed.


Adam Sandler stars as a doting, neurotic Jewish father preparing for the upcoming wedding of his daughter in The Week Of, the latest Netflix-contracted Happy Madison production that is now streaming worldwide.
A more grounded, toned-down outing than almost any other film previously produced under the star's brand, The Week Of represents a nice change of pace from the usual Sandler movie. And it might be his best Netflix production to date, which isn't exactly high praise given the previous three (Sandy Wexler, The Do-Over, and The Ridiculous Six).
In The Week Of, Sandler stars as Kenny Lustig, a loving Long Island father who is about marry off his eldest daughter Sarah (Allison Strong) at the end of the titular week - and, taking care of all the wedding planning himself, has plenty of work ahead of him.
Only problem: Sandler's father-of-the-bride needs to cut costs at every corner, resulting in a ceremony at the local motel emceed by a magician, deejayed by an apathetic 12-year-old nephew, and catered with six-foot liquor bottles sourced from the Duty Free shop at the airport.
If only Kenny would let father-of-the-groom Kirby Cordice (Chris Rock), a wealthy L.A. heart surgeon, pitch in financially to help things run smoothly. But the wedding represents the final thing that Kenny will do for his daughter, and he wants to do it all by himself.
Sandler's good-guy dad, part Fyvush Finkel and part Chevy Chase, represents a nice change of pace for the actor, especially after the gratingly over-the-top Sandy Wexler, and it's great to see Sandler in a sympathetic role that actually deserves the sympathy. Kenny is genuinely trying to do the right thing by his daughter and newfound extended family throughout the movie, and the lack of selfishness is refreshing.
Surprisingly inoffensive for an Adam Sandler comedy, and even not-unpleasant to watch, The Week Of nevertheless fails to create anything resembling a compelling narrative: we've got the setup and a series of wedding-preparation vignettes to carry the film, and little more.
The movie is also bereft of drama: even as the wedding party goes up in flames, everyone is happy with Kenny's noble attempt; Rock's competing father, who should at least be putting up a fight, just seems happy to survive the week.
And while The Week Of mercifully jettisons Happy Madison's usual point-and-laugh brand of comedy, there's little in the way of laughs to replace it; a traumatic Little League game and an extended stolen valor subplot featuring uncle Seymour (Jim Barone), however, result in at least some minor chuckles.
Rachel Dratch and Steve Buscemi co-star as Kenny's wife and cousin, respectively, but neither performer gets the kind of material that would make use of their comic talent.
The Week Of marks the feature directorial debut of longtime Sandler collaborator Robert Smigel, best known for his TV Funhouse animated shorts on Saturday Night Live and as the voice of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. But there's nothing here that would conjure even a memory of the biting comedy in those endeavors.
While expectedly reviled by critics, Happy Madison's Netflix films have (seemingly) proven successful on the streaming platform: booked an additional four features to follow this latest production.
If there's a market for these things, I'm not sure what they'll make of The Week Of, which rests uneasily somewhere between the over-the-top comedy of Sandler's previous features and his understated work for director Noah Baumbach in The Meyerwitcz Diaries.


SIU offers the only Select (Travel) soccer program in the Louisville Metropolitan area representing Southern Indiana for boys and girls ages 9-19. The program is for youth who want to play at a higher level of competition and further individual development. Participation at older age groups prepares youth to play at the next level.
SIU will be having Select (Travel) tryouts over a two-week period of time. If you are born in 2009, 2010, or 2011, your tryout will be on June 5 th and 6 th from 6-8 pm at Binford Park in New Albany. This is for both boys and girls in the 9U, 10U, and 11U age groups.
If you were born 2001-2008, your tryout will be the week of June 10 th . Girls tryouts will be held Monday and Wednesday from 6-8pm. Boys tryouts will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 pm. 15U, 16U, 17U, and 18U will tryout at Silver Street Park in New Albany. 12U, 13U, 14U, will be held at Binford Park. Please plan on attending both of your designated days.
The registration fee is $10.00, which covers the cost of the tryout shirt and other administrative costs. Onsite registration will be available but will add significant time to your check-in process. Checks and cash payments only will be accepted on the day of tryouts. All checks and cash payments should be brought to the field on the day of tryouts. ALL PLAYERS NEED TO REGISTER, even if you made a team in the previous season.
Please bring a ball, shin guards, water, and outdoor shoes to tryouts.
If you cannot attend try-outs in person, you still need to register. Just mark the box on the registration form that you will not be attending.
Rosters will be published on the SIU website the week after tryouts are completed. The coach who evaluated the age group will notify players not asked to be on a team. Tryouts in November will only occur to complete a roster.
SIU coaches will select the best players for each team. Players will be placed on teams at their age level based primarily on their soccer skills. Moving players from one team to another or playing up in age will be viewed as an exception to the rule. Any player placement issues should be addressed with the VP Select and the Director of Coaching. Once players have accepted a position, they are committed to SIU for the seasonal year (Fall and Spring for full year players).
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Rally Cycling Raises $40,000 for UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation
Success On, Off Course Inspires Team for Canadian Races
Rally Cycling raced the 2016 edition of the Amgen Tour of California with heart, passion and a desire to make a difference. The team found success on the roads of California taking home the King of the Mountains jersey, finishing second in two stages, placing a rider in the day's breakaway in all seven road stages and Rob Britton finishing eleventh overall. While the team was competing against the best teams in the world, team supporters were racing to bid on the team's custom-painted Diamondback Podiums that were on auction as part of the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation's (UHCCF) "Ride into Spring" fundraising auction.
Each bike recognized a child who has received a grant from the UHCCF and featured the child's signature and unique butterfly artwork representing the UHCCF and its dedication to helping children and families. The nine custom bikes, in addition to other Diamondback bikes provided by the team, raised nearly $40,000 to support funding of UHCCF medical grants. The grants are awarded to families who need financial assistance to help pay for their children's health care treatments, services, or equipment not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance plans.
"We are honored to be able to support the UHCCF," said Circuit Sport Managing Director, Charles Aaron. "The butterfly bike project was a great success and it means a lot that Rally Cycling is able to support and raise awareness for such a great charity. As important as results are, it's more important that we use the team to make a positive difference in people's lives."
The team will now look to build on its success in California and on the auction block as it heads to Canada for the Grand Prix Cycliste de Saguenay, June 9 – 12, and Tour de Beauce, June 15 – 19. In addition to its recent successes, the team will take inspiration from their teammate Heather Fischer who this past weekend scored the team's highest ever finish in a Women's WorldTour event at the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic. The race came down to the final climb on the infamous Manayunk Wall where the team placed Fischer in great position. Over the severe gradients in the final 500-meters she held her own against the best riders in the world to cross the line in sixth.
"The team has had a solid run of results since the Amgen Tour of California and is motivated for Saguenay and Beauce," said Performance Manager Jonas Carney. "For a lot of our Canadian team members it will be the first time in months they have raced on home soil and they will be looking to get results. Rob Britton will be back after missing Philly due to illness and should be a factor for the general classification in Beauce."
Last year at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Saguenay, Pierrick Naud won stage three and finished sixth overall. In the same edition, former team rider Guillaume Boivin won the points classification and finished third in the general classification. Naud was 2nd overall in the 2014 edition. For 2016, Naud will again lead Rally Cycling and will be joined by fellow sprinters Eric Young, a two time stage winner in Saguenay, and Shane Kline. Tom Soladay, Bjorn Selander and recent Tour of the Battenkill winner Curtis White will provide the horsepower needed to lead them to the line.
The team has a long history at the Tour de Beauce. They took overall victory in 2009 with Scott Zwizanski and have claimed several stage wins along the way as well as an unlikely KOM jersey via team sprinter Ken Hanson. In 2014, future Rally Cycling rider Britton finished second overall and was eighth in 2015. Britton returns this year to lead the team up the near vertical slopes of Mont Megantic, where the best laid plans are put to the test. He will be joined by all-rounders Selander, Will Routley and Emerson Oronte for a balanced attack. For sprint finishes the team will rely on Naud and Young. Recent addition Sepp Kuss will complete the roster – watch for this phenomenal young talent when the road turns upward.
Grand Prix Cycliste de Saguenay Roster
Shane Kline
Pierrick Naud
Bjorn Selander
Tom Soladay
Curtis White
Eric Young
Tour de Beauce Roster
Rob Britton
Emerson Oronte
Will Routley
Team Set to Defend Five Year Win Streak at North Star Grand Prix
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of the Mount Angel Institute
Mount Angel Institute at Mount Angel Abbey sponsors a variety of programs and events throughout the year. Many are open to all who come and cover a wide assortment of topics and interests. Others are reserved for members of the clergy. Please check the calendars below for information and how to participate.
Abbey Retreat Calendar
Christian in the World: Loving the Church, Loving the Liturgy
Loving the Church, Loving the Liturgy
with Dr. Deacon Owen Cummings
January 14 | 9:15 to 11:45 am
Abbey library auditorium
Many of Doctor Cummings's published works have explored aspects of the liturgy and the Eucharist. This is also an area he has taught for many years (and teaches still) in the seminary. Happily, this will also be the area that he will discuss in the upcoming series, which he has titled "Loving the Church, Loving the Liturgy."
Doctor Cummings has two objectives for this series. In the first place, he proposes to look at the renewal of the Church initiated by the Second Vatican Council (1962 – 65). He notes this renewal "was in a sense already on the way before it began in 1962," by which he means that Vatican II was the result of a renewal that had been simmering for decades. In addition, he notes the Council's major documents are now "the established teaching of the Church," and they "remain powerful statements of the life-giving vision of Catholicism."
Inasmuch as the Council "firmly placed the liturgy at the heart of the Church's renewal," the second objective of this series will be, first, to examine the meaning of the liturgy and secondly to concentrate on how Pope Francis "underscores the importance and centrality of the liturgy and seeks passionately to contribute to its ongoing renewal."
To accomplish these two objectives, Doctor Cummings will offer these four lectures:
January 14: Vatican II at 60! Consistent with the first objective, Doctor Cummings will devote the first presentation to a discussion of Vatican II, noting both the very vibrant theological activity that preceded and culminated in the Council and the teaching that the Council promulgated, thus shaping the Church's renewal up to this day.
February 11: What is Liturgy? Since the presentation will be concentrating on liturgical renewal, Doctor Cummings will devote his next presentation to explaining what "liturgy" actually means and entails. Many of us have a passionate interest in "the liturgy," but all too often we don't take the time to reflect on how we define and understand what it really is. Doctor Cummings has taken the time to study the liturgy and understand it, and he is very capable of conveying his profound understanding to his listeners.
March 11: Pope Francis and the Liturgy. Like any pope, Pope Francis must be concerned for the Church in all its many diverse aspects; his many writings bear witness to that concern. Perhaps because some of his other writings have caught the public's eye, his deep concern for the liturgy is not immediately apparent even to the faithful. In this presentation, Doctor Cummings will discuss some of Pope Francis's significant teaching on the liturgy of which many of us might be only vaguely aware.
April 1: Reflecting on Pope Francis's Desiderio Desideravi. Many are not familiar with the document Desiderio Desideravi, and given the Latin title, it may intimidate many more. An "Apostolic Letter," the document was issued on June 29, 2022, and was addressed to all Catholics — clerics, religious and laity. Its subtitle is "On the Liturgical Formation of the People of God." Thus, it fittingly will be the climactic presentation of this series devoted to the liturgy of the post-Vatican II era.
For more information, see the CITW web page.
Interfaith Panel Discussion: Encountering God in the Margins
January 20 | 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Join us for an interfaith panel discussion on the theme of the dignity of life, especially within the context of prison ministry and beyond. Explore the challenges and graces of those working with people society might often forget or overlook, discover insights into how different faiths inform one's approach to difficult ministries, and identify potential ways to collaborate. Rabbi Avrohom Yitzchok Perlstein serves as a chaplain at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon, and is the co-director of the Chabad Jewish Center of Salem, Oregon. Rev. Fr. Gerasimos (Jerry) N. Markopoulos serves at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Eugene, Oregon, and does prison ministry at the Oregon State Penitentiary. Rev. Sean Page serves as the chaplain for the Oregon Youth Authority working with juvenile offenders and also serves as the pastor of Cedar Hills Baptist Church in Beaverton, Oregon.
Lux Christi: Organ Meditations on the Light of Christ
Mount Angel Abbey church
Join us for an afternoon of meditation through music centered on the Light of Christ. Dr. Andrew Koch will be performing, accompanied by a scriptural meditation before each piece. Each passage will highlight an aspect of the Light of Christ, followed by music meant to bring out the meaning of the passage. A reception in the guesthouse lobby will follow the concert.
Communication Across Differences: Tools for Productive Conversations
with Marshal Bolin
January 29 | 10:30 to 11:50 am
As followers of the Gospel, we are called to make peace with those in our lives. We are asked to show love to our neighbor, invite the ostracized to our table, and even to love our enemies. How can we do this in the midst of conflict, especially when we are taught according to a model that highlights my needs against yours? Marshall Bolin, a conflict resolution educator and mental health consultant from St. Paul, Minnesota, guides us through a possible way in the form of Nonviolent Communication. Attendees of the workshop will come away with an understanding of how conflict starts and how it can be recovered from. Marshall provides a promising glimpse of a world where we communicate across our differences without fueling the fire or compromising our values.
February 11 | 9:15 to 11:45 am
The Invisible World of Christ's Love for the Poor
February 8 - 18 & February 12, 2023
The Invisible World of Christ's Love for the Poor
Artist in Residence, Johnny Defilippis
February 8 – 18: Exhibit in the Mount Angel Abbey library auditorium
February 12 | 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Talk given by the artist
Join us for an afternoon with Johnny Defilippis, our Artist in Residence this year, who strives to display the true beauty and worth of our human race through art. More than viewing art as imitating nature, art can also be a motivating force that teaches us to love one another. Art becomes prophecy. His talk will focus on the art of the life of Christ and how it can help us in preparation for the Lenten season.
Wonder: Where Faith and Science Meet
with Shannon and Steve Mayer
March 4 | 10:30 to 11:50 am
Drs. Steve and Shannon Mayer are professors of chemistry and physics, respectively, at the University of Portland. They are also committed Christians, keenly interested in the meaningful integration of science and faith and in developing pedagogy to help university students engage both heart and mind in the study of science. The aim of this talk is to explore, through personal reflections and examples from modern science, a thoughtful integration of science and faith. Integration of science and faith is important not only to scientists and science students, but is critical to the flourishing life of the Church, where science and faith are not contradictory, but complementary ways of encountering the wonder of creation.
As the Deer Longs: Inaugural Concert of the Mount Angel Chamber Choir
Led by Mrs. Myrna Keough
March 19 | 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Abbey Church
On this feast day of St. Joseph, join us for the inaugural concert of the Mount Angel Chamber Choir, led by Mrs. Myrna Keough. Listen to our own seminarians, monks, and friends sing of the longing we have for God and the desire that God has for us. Visit the musicians after the concert and join them for refreshments.
March 11 | 9:15 to 11:45 am
April 1 | 9:15 to 11:45 am
Exploring Manuscripts: A Tour of the Books of Hours
with Br. Albert Klotz, OSB
April 23 | 10:30 to 11:30 am
Join us for a manuscript tour of the library's medieval Books of Hours! Br. Albert Klotz, OSB, will be our guide as we explore wonderfully illuminated and hand-written manuscripts kept within the vault of the Abbey library.
Programs for Clergy
Preaching Matthew
with Fr. Stephen Rowan
Wednesday-Thursday, December 14-15
This two-day workshop presents a series of reflections on Matthew's Gospel, intended to give priests an overview of the Gospel's themes for Year A of the liturgical year in the context of fellowship, prayer, and relaxation on the grounds of Mount Angel Abbey. Fr. Stephen Rowan, our presenter, is a priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle and a faculty member at Mount Angel Seminary.
To make reservations, please contact the guesthouse at 503.845.3025 or email retreat@mtangel.edu.
Note: This workshop is limited to 35 participants.
5:15 pm Vespers in Abbey church
6 pm Dinner in Guesthouse dining room
7:15-8 pm Talk 1 – Preaching Matthew's Gospel: The Formation of Missionary Disciples
8:00 am Mass in Abbey church
9:15 am Talk 2 – Jesus: Teacher of Righteousness in Deed and Word
10-10:45 am Break; optional visit to Abbey bookstore
10:45-11:45 am Talk 3 – Preaching Miracle, Parable, and Apocalyptic
11:45-1:15 pm Break, noon prayer, lunch
1:15 pm Talk 4 – Jesus: Son of God Through Death and Resurrection
2:15 pm Social gathering (with option to visit the Benedictine Brewery) and departure
The mission of The Mount Angel Institute at Mount Angel Abbey is to share the rich ways of Mount Angel's monastic life with Church and world.
If you would like more information about our programs and events, please contact Br. Anselm Flores, O.S.B., the program coordinator for the Institute, at mai.coordinator@mtangel.edu.


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        while ((record = reader.read()) != null) {
            System.out.println(record);

However, I am trying to access a parquet file through S3 without downloading it. Is there a way to parse Inputstream directly with parquet reader?

A: Yes, the latest versions of hadoop include support for S3 filesystem. Use the s3a client from hadoop-aws library to directly access the S3 filesystem.
The HadoopInputFile Path should be constructed as s3a://bucket-name/prefix/key along with the authentication credentials access_key and secret_key configured using the properties

*

*fs.s3a.access.key

*fs.s3a.secret.key
Additionally, you would require these dependant libraries

*

*hadoop-common JAR

*aws-java-sdk-bundle JAR

Read more: Relevant configuration properties

A: I got it working with this following dependencies
compile 'org.slf4j:slf4j-api:1.7.5'
compile 'org.slf4j:slf4j-log4j12:1.7.5'
compile 'org.apache.parquet:parquet-avro:1.12.0'
compile 'org.apache.avro:avro:1.10.2'
compile 'com.google.guava:guava:11.0.2'
compile 'org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-client:2.4.0'
compile 'org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-aws:3.3.0'
compile 'org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-common:3.3.0'
compile 'com.amazonaws:aws-java-sdk-core:1.11.563'
compile 'com.amazonaws:aws-java-sdk-s3:1.11.563'

Example
Path path = new Path("s3a://yours3path");
Configuration conf = new Configuration();
conf.set("fs.s3a.access.key", "KEY");
conf.set("fs.s3a.secret.key", "SECRET");
conf.set("fs.s3a.impl", "org.apache.hadoop.fs.s3a.S3AFileSystem");
conf.setBoolean("fs.s3a.path.style.access", true);
conf.setBoolean(org.apache.parquet.avro.AvroReadSupport.READ_INT96_AS_FIXED, true);

InputFile file = HadoopInputFile.fromPath(path, conf);
ParquetReader<GenericRecord> reader = AvroParquetReader.<GenericRecord>builder(file).build();
GenericRecord record;
while ((record = reader.read()) != null) {
  System.out.println(record);
}

A: Just adding on top of @franklinsijo , for freshers starting S3, Please note that access key and secret key is set for Hadoop Configuration:
Here is a snippet of code that might be useful:
public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
String PATH_SCHEMA = "s3a://xxx/xxxx/userdata1.parquet";
Path path = new Path(PATH_SCHEMA);
Configuration conf = new Configuration();
conf.set("fs.s3a.access.key", "xxxxx");
conf.set("fs.s3a.secret.key", "xxxxx");
InputFile file = HadoopInputFile.fromPath(path, conf);
ParquetReader<GenericRecord> reader = AvroParquetReader.<GenericRecord>builder(file).build();
GenericRecord record;
while ((record = reader.read()) != null) {
  System.out.println(record.toString());
}

My imports:
import org.apache.avro.generic.GenericRecord;
import org.apache.hadoop.conf.Configuration;
import org.apache.parquet.hadoop.ParquetReader;
import org.apache.parquet.avro.AvroParquetReader;
import org.apache.parquet.hadoop.util.HadoopInputFile;
import org.apache.parquet.io.InputFile;
import java.io.IOException;
import org.apache.hadoop.fs.Path;


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Eugène Jean François Balme (* 22. November 1874 in Oullins; † 24. Februar 1914 in Paris) war ein französischer Sportschütze.

Erfolge
Eugène Balme nahm an den Olympischen Spielen 1900 in Paris und 1908 in London teil. 1900 trat er im Wettbewerb mit dem Ordonnanzrevolver auf 20 m an, den das IOC der heutigen Kategorie Schnellfeuerpistole zuordnet. Insgesamt traten sechs Schützen in diesem Wettbewerb an, bei dem sechs Schüsse abgegeben wurden. Während Maurice Larrouy als einziger 58 Punkte erzielte, kamen alle übrigen Schützen auf 57 Punkte. Es ist nicht geklärt, wie die Verteilung der Plätze zwei bis sechs zustande kam, in den Ergebnislisten werden auf dem Silberrang Léon Moreaux und auf Bronze Eugène Balme geführt. 1908 war Balme in zwei Mannschaftsdisziplinen aktiv. Im Dreistellungskampf mit dem Freien Gewehr gewann er mit Léon Johnson, André Parmentier, Albert Courquin, Maurice Lecoq und Raoul de Boigne hinter Norwegen und Schweden die Bronzemedaille, während er in der Mannschaftskonkurrenz mit dem Armeegewehr als Vierter einen weiteren Medaillengewinn verpasste.

Mit dem Freien Gewehr gewann er bei Weltmeisterschaften insgesamt acht Medaillen. So wurde er unter anderem 1906 in Mailand in den Einzelkonkurrenzen im liegenden Anschlag und im Dreistellungskampf Weltmeister.

Balme arbeitete als Ingenieur bei der Thomson-Houston Electric Company. Er litt unter Neurasthenie und erschoss sich infolge eines Krankheitsschubs am 24. Februar 1914 zuhause mit zwei Pistolen.

Weblinks

 Eugène Balme beim Internationalen Olympischen Komitee (englisch)

Sportschütze (Frankreich)
Weltmeister (Sportschießen)
Olympiateilnehmer (Frankreich)
Teilnehmer der Olympischen Sommerspiele 1900
Teilnehmer der Olympischen Sommerspiele 1908
Franzose
Geboren 1874
Gestorben 1914
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Apple Classifies 2011 Mac Mini as Obsolete
Monday December 4, 2017 7:36 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple this week added all Mac mini models released in mid 2011 to its public-facing vintage and obsolete products list.
Mid 2011 models have officially been classified as vintage or obsolete as of November 30, 2017, according to an internal memo distributed to Apple Authorized Service Providers and later obtained by MacRumors.
The distinction means that Apple and Apple Authorized Service Providers will no longer repair or service the 2011 Mac mini, given over five years have passed since it was last manufactured, except where required by law.
The only regions exempted include California and Turkey, where customers may still obtain service for up to two additional years.
Apple repairs and services products for up to five years after they are no longer manufactured, and 2011 Mac mini models have now eclipsed that coverage period after being discontinued in late 2012.
2011 Mac mini models were the first with a Thunderbolt port, and the first without an optical disc drive for CDs/DVDs.
It has been over 1,100 days since Apple last refreshed the Mac mini, according to the MacRumors Buyer's Guide. The computer is still powered by Intel's dual-core Haswell processors, now five generations old.
When Apple announced plans for a modular Mac Pro, Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller said the Mac mini "is an important product" in the company's lineup, but he didn't confirm if a new machine is in the works.
Apple CEO Tim Cook likewise said the Mac mini will be an "important part" of Apple's product lineup going forward in a recent email.
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sers
The 2017 mini should also be on that list.
Wow. I'm drooling looking at all of those ports. That's amazing.
gugy
Come on Apple, get your act together. Update the Mini, Mac Pro, iMac and displays now!
Moonjumper
Hopefully they will update the Mini before the current model becomes obsolete.
Strelok
Mine's crawling nowadays... good for storing media but not too much beyond that.
Throw an SSD in there and it should be good as new.
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Former Public Protector – Professor Thuli Madonsela. Image UFS
Madonsela: 'Do not wait for courts to remove unethical leaders'
Ironically, Madonsela said, the corrupt are now mobilising the very people from whom they have stolen to support them.
by Riyaz Patel
South Africans should not wait until corrupt leaders have been found guilty in a criminal court, they should be removed from power because they are unethical, says the country's former public protector, Thuli Madonsela.
"We have to remove them when they are unethical, because that's what the constitution says. When it comes to the rule of law, we have to make sure that we adapt our law to the challenges of the times so that people don't get away on technicalities."
Madonsela was a panellist during the 2020 University of the Free State (UFS) Thought-Leader Webinar Series which focused on corruption, governance and ethics in South Africa.
The panel included Moeletsi Mbeki, deputy chairman of the South African Institute of International Affairs; Professor Philippe Burger, UFS Pro-Vice-Chancellor: Poverty, Inequality and Economic Development; and Professor Bonang Mohale, Chairman: Bidvest Group and Chancellor of the UFS. The discussion was moderated by veteran journalist Max du Preez.
"If we want South Africa to do better using the opportunities presented by Covid-19, we will have to do better on three fronts: social justice, ethical governance and rule of law."
Redistribution of poverty
Mohale said the bigger issue that South Africans are confronted with today is that we have been warned about this by other African compatriots in that South Africa needed a viable opposition to keep the ruling party in check.
He believes South Africans made a mistake in assuming that because our leaders spent years on Robben Island, they were incorruptible and will make good leaders.
''We also thought that we could extrapolate their skills into running a modern, rapidly growing, globalising economy. What is being revealed in the Zondo Commission shows not only a high level of incompetence, industrial scale looting, but that we have actually replaced the good guys with the bad guys."
Mohale said South Africans will only start believing that the ANC government is serious when the "State Capture miscreants are sent to jail" and when the country embarks on a much-needed systemic, deep structural reform.
If we don't grow the economy, he said, "we will talk about redistribution of poverty and not redistribution of wealth."
Specific growth plan needed
Burger pointed out that urban growth is set to increase by 2035, which will lead to a need for investment in the growth and development of urban areas.
"The question is who will finance it – government cannot finance it due to the huge wage bill which it needs to cut. If government cannot finance it, then there will be the need for private investment – for this to occur, the growth plan needs to be specific."
He said there's also the increasing need for investment; particularly from the private sector.
"The growth plan must include details of how stumbling blocks facing the country will be removed, and more details are needed on who will do what, by when, and at what cost."
Mbeki said Covid-19 reduced the resources that are already scarce.
"That is where the crisis comes in. Covid-19 reduces the resources and it creates a crisis within the coalition, because now all of a sudden they have fewer resources; they didn't have time to adjust, how they are going to distribute this resources among themselves, let alone among the broader society."
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I always figured I would get more of a reaction when it comes up in conversation that I have been to Colombia. Either people must not know anything about it or must not find it interesting at all. I'd like to introduce a little of what Colombia has to offer so when I return this summer more people will be interested in hearing about my travels there since its really an incredibly diverse and interesting place!
Bienvenidos a Colombia! A place filled with the friendliest people, most beautiful women, interesting cities and small towns…ect. I traveled solo to Colombia from July through August this past summer. Colombia is mostly known for the violence and drugs, which i far from the truth to anyone who has visited.
Instead, I encountered a country with beautiful and friendly people, colorful and interesting cities, small colonial towns, laid back beach towns, and a bunch of friendly travelers. I have traveled a bit and Colombia has been my favorite country so far.
I flew from Quito,Ecuador to Bogotá in a few hours. Even though every traveler i encountered in Ecuador claimed that Colombia was pretty safe, I could not help but feel apprehensive stepping out of the airport. The taxi driver who took me to my hotel did not help either. First he claimed that my hostel (the most famous in Colombia) did not exist. After i demanded he take me there anyways, he ended up dropping me off about 15 city blocks from my hostel at 6 pm with all of my bags. I ended up walking for an hour (hard to see the street signs), until a few military officers escorted me to my hostel.
I explored Bogota by foot for the next few days.
They closed the streets at night for a memorial to remember everyone who had died in "La Violencia"
Cerro De Monserrate, a great lookout point with a church, market, and restaurants at the top.
La Candelaria is the most historic & colonial part of Bogotá. All of its houses are bright colors, its streets narrow, some cobblestone, each place with its own unique door.
There are lots of educational institutions in that part, meaning lots of young people in the area and it's full of people. There are also theatres and quaint little restaurants in the area, check out some shows, they are part of Colombian culture.
This was a checkpoint where the military would check all bags before allowing people through. It also contains the presidential palace and other government buildings. I was not allowed to take pictures inside this checkpoint.
I went from a really cold Bogotá to Santa Marta, which is probably the hottest and most humid place I have ever been. I explored the city at night with a Colombian guy i met at the hostel. His parents were kidnapped and killed by the guerrillas. There was some huge Christian holiday festival on the beach with live music and lots of drinking. I don't have any pictures from that night but here is a picture of Santa Marta.
Also nearby Santa Marta is Parque Tayrona. I did not go there but it is supposed to have some of the best beaches in the world.
I went to Taganga the following day on a collectivo (shared minivan) to meet a few friends from Ecuador. Taganga is strange because it is a small town with little to do and below average beaches. However, it's a favorite for many people as its just so relaxing for some reason. It's hard to get bored watching beautiful women walk on the beach. I would easily lay on the beach and just watch for hours.
I forget what this thing is called, but i loved it!
Next up was Cartagena, located on Colombia's northern coast and facing the Caribbean Sea, is the most visited city in the country by tourists. The city is famous for the walled colonial city ("ciudad amurallada"), which is truly amazing and has many fancy restaurants, clubs and hotels; and a long strip of hotel towers and condos fronting onto the beach, known as Bocagrande.
Castillo de San Felipe, a fortress built in 1657 by the Spanish for protection against pirates while shipping gold out to Europe.
I took a day trip from Cartagena to a mud volcano which was pretty cool.
I took a long (10+ hours) nightbus from Cartagena to Medellin (now made famous from Entourage). Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Medellin was considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world for its size, and had a highly disproportional homicide and kidnapping rate. It was the home of the drug lord Pablo Escobar and the so-called Medellín Cartel, who virtually took over the city in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Now, Medellin is one of the most safest and modern cities in Latin America.
I happened to be there for Feria De Flores, the most important social event for the city and features the Silleteros Parade, a pageant, automobiles, a Paso Fino horse parade and many concerts.
I went back to Bogota to party some more after Medellin. I also took up on a sunday morning to hit up some of the smaller towns.
I first went to Villa De Leyva, a charming old colonial city in Boyaca in Colombia. Villa de Leyva is one of the few towns in Colombia that conserved all its colonial architecture.
The next morning I took a bus to Barichara (had to transfer in Tunya first). Barichara was like Villa De Leyva, except it was hotter.
I went to San Gil the next day, which is the adventure capital of Colombia. I was able to choose from white water rafting, bungee jumping, paragliding, rapelling down waterfalls, ect. San Gil is also pretty tropical.
I later made my way back to Bogotá for some more partying. I could not get myself to leave, so had to bus it down to Cali where I was to fly back to Ecuador the next morning. I had such a great time in Colombia, with so many stories to tell.


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Ubid Reviews – Is Ubid.com a Scam?
The Ubid reviews show that this is an auction site that has been a web presence since 1997. You will find things at ubid.com like overstocked items, new, refurbished and large stock items. Unlike other auction sites ubid.com partners with only certified businesses.
Selling is not open to the general public but buying certainly is. This can be a good quality or a bad quality largely depending which side of the fence you are on. If you are a seller than this site is probably not for you unless you have a registered business. If you are a buyer than this site has oodles of deals that you may find perfect.
You can buy items on ubid.com outright in some cases so if sitting around bidding is not your thing but you still want some deep discounts than this is a good place to visit. There are tons of categories that are chockfull of items for sale.
There is plenty too choose from. You do need a valid credit card to register and to bid but your card is not charged until you actually purchase or win something.
Buyer beware though some folks have found that not everything is as it seems to be. For example a reviewer at my3cents.com left this angry tirade about ubid.com "Ubid sells "a genuine Italian leather coat" for a silly price (1$ !) They charge $38.99 for shipping (light and medium sized package !) I receive the item, and it is a piece of garbage, made in you-know-where. So, even if I wanted to go through the Ubid's "return process ", I would lose $38.99, plus a 15% restocking fee (not much in this case, but when you buy a $1000 TV....). There was more but well lets say it did not get any better. This reviewer was disappointed to say the least.
Overall, the Ubid reviews show that this is a viable site and is not a scam, however there seem to be better deals on big ticket items on sites like Auction Resource.


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