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Nutanix Shares Rise on Earnings and $750 Million Investment by Bain Capital
Nutanix traded 30% higher after the company reported a 9% growth in Q4/20 YoY revenue and a $750 million equity investment by Bain Capital Private Equity.
Enterprise cloud computing company Nutanix Inc. (NTNX:NASDAQ) yesterday announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2020.
The firm reported that total revenue in Q4/20 increase by 9% to $327.9 million, compared to $299.9 million in Q4/19. The company noted that billings increased by 5% YoY during the same period to $388.5 million.
The firm advised that it saw improvement in GAAP gross margin, which was 79.6% in Q4/20, up from 77.0% in Q4/19. Non-GAAP gross margin also improved to 83.0%, up from 80.0% in the prior year's corresponding quarter.
The company posted a GAAP net loss of $185.3 million in Q4/20, compared to a GAAP net loss of $194.3 million Q4/19, which equates to a GAAP net loss per share of $0.93 in Q4/20, versus a GAAP net loss per share of $1.04 Q4/19.
Nutanix reported FY/20 total revenue increased by 6% to $1.31 billion, compared to $1.24 billion for FY/19. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $872.9 million, or $4.48 per share for FY/20, compared to a GAAP net loss of $621.2 million, or $3.43 per share for FY/19.
The company' Chairman, Co-Founder and CEO Dheeraj Pandey commented, "I am thrilled to report strong results to close the year, a performance all the more impressive given the uncertainty of the global market environment we are facing today...We have demonstrated growth in the midst of a pandemic and have now generated $1.6 billion in annual billings. In addition, the $750 million investment from Bain Capital Private Equity validates the market opportunity in front of us and positions us well with enhanced financial flexibility and resources to further scale, gain share and remain at the forefront of innovation in our industry. The strategic value of IT is clear as customers increasingly value our software and solutions in a rapidly changing work environment. Our biggest product news of the quarter was launching our solution on bare metal with AWS, creating a new type of HCI: hybrid cloud infrastructure."
Nutanix's CFO Duston Williams added, "We entered the fourth quarter with a continued focus on managing expenses and cash usage, handily outperforming all key consensus metrics, while progressing on our business model transformation...We achieved these objectives, and in doing so, delivered all-time highs across a number of key financial and operating metrics, including ACV billings and gross margin. We also made significant progress on our transformation to a subscription-based business model, with 88% of billings for the quarter coming from subscription. With our shift to subscription nearly complete, the guidance metrics we provide will change accordingly to reflect our business growth, namely focusing on ACV."
In a separate news release, the company announced that Chairman and CEO Dheeraj Pandey intends to retire from Nutanix's management team. He will continue to serve in his current position while a formal search for a replacement is conducted by the company's board of directors.
The company also announced that it has received a $750 million investment from Bain Capital Private Equity in the form of convertible notes. Nutanix advised that it will be utilizing the investment proceeds to support the its growth initiatives. As part of the investment terms, the firm noted that David Humphrey and Max de Groen, managing directors of Bain Capital, will join the Nutanix board of directors. The company stated that it expects that the investment transaction will close in late September 2020. The firm also stated that unrelated to the Bain Capital investment, it also added an experienced board member, Virginia Gambale, to its board of directors in June.
Nutanix is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and describes itself as "a global leader in cloud software and a pioneer in hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, making computing invisible anywhere." The company stated that its software is used worldwide by companies to leverage a single enterprise cloud platform in order to manage any app regardless of location for their private, hybrid, integrated and multicloud environments.
Nutanix began the day with a market capitalization of around $4.3 billion with approximately 199.6 million shares outstanding and a short interest of about 5.0%. NTNX shares opened nearly 10% higher today at $23.79 (+$2.09, +9.63%) over yesterday's $21.70 closing price. The stock has traded today between $23.09 and $28.53 per share and is currently trading at $28.30 (+$6.60, +30.41%).
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We are looking for smiling faces who can go with the flow in an ever-changing environment, take on any assignment—no matter the size—and whose middle name is "dependable." If this sounds like you, we would love to have you as a volunteer for the 2021 Whitefish Songwriters Festival.
Our corps of volunteers work to support our fans, staff, sponsors, and songwriters to ensure everyone at the event has an exciting, fun, memorable, and safe experience. You could be doing anything from helping set up the many festival sites, staffing the box office, selling tickets, staffing doors at our venues, checking and selling wristbands, and/or selling merchandise.
For those individuals who possess the above qualities, we are willing to exchange one ticket to Saturday Nashville Hit Songwriter show and a wristband for the Rising Stars shows for a volunteer commitment of nine hours spread over three days.
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Following the Castle Trail
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Castles are everywhere in Scotland–some restored, some rebuilt and some in ruins in the hills. While there wasn't enough time to follow the entire castle trail, I've explored five castles–all of them charming, beautiful, and full of stories and history: Stirling, Edinburgh, Eilean Donan, Urquhart, and Inverlochy Castles. The weather, landscape, and stories gave each a unique feel and distinct personality. With beautiful tapestries, elaborate stonework, elegant courtyards, royal palace rooms and bedrooms, chapels, green gardens, and autumn light, the charm of Scottish castles will stay with me.
We visited Stirling Castle on a grey-sky afternoon, where the courtyards and gardens were filled with mist and rain, and the view was clouded in thick fog, giving the castle and countryside a mysterious and dramatic feel. When we arrived, we walked up a steep cobblestone path through town, with little gardens, roses, and shops dotting the way. Stirling Castle had intricate square ceiling patterns, blue and purple tapestries lining the walls for beauty, warmth and sound barriers, and large four-post covered beds in the King and Queen's royal bedrooms. My favourite places were the Grand Kitchens where you could almost smell the meals, stew, and royal desserts being prepared, as well as Douglas Garden, where most of the garden was under the umbrella of one large autumn tree, and you could see for miles over a patchwork of green fields and villages, from the stone-edged walls of the garden. The privacy within the garden walls connected with the wider world of Edinburgh and Scotland was unforgettable, and I could have spent hours there reading and writing if time had allowed.
When I visited Edinburgh Castle (symbol of the Scottish nation) in late afternoon, the sun was out and setting, and the backdrop of the castle and surrounding views of Edinburgh were orange, warm, and romantic. As I walked up the Royal Mile, a long mile-long cobblestone road lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants, I could see the castle in the distance, lit up with late afternoon sun turning to sunset. Knowing it rains so many days of November, the good weather was a large blessing. My favourite moments in this castle included the Palace Clock, Royal Crown and Jewels, St. Margaret's Chapel (an intimate place still used for baptisms and weddings), the bedroom where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James IV, and the amazing views of the old town and new town of Edinburgh as day was turning to a dusk-lit cityscape.
Seeing Eilean Donan Castle as part of my three-day Highlands tour was an unforgettable experience and one of my favourite places in Scotland–bright and sunny, we had a gorgeous morning for the visit, leaving me with a sense of glorious light and bright clear waters surrounding the castle, as well as a clear view of where we were headed next: the Isle of Skye. A special castle filled with secrets, our tour guide pointed out a secret passageway in the walls above the main gathering room and dining room, where conversations and visits were monitored and listened to. Perhaps this is where we got the phrase "the walls have ears." Also, seeing the unique and tiny spaces between the stone bricks that allowed for peep-holes to spy on husbands and guests, the framed photographs of the present castle owner's family, and the courtyard view of the Isle of Skye in the distance made this castle one of my favourite stops along the way.
Inverlochy Castle was the only castle in ruins, giving both a romantic, abandoned, and countryside-feel. Being in the country, the castle was surrounded with a cemetery, grassy fields, two old bridges with "Weak Bridge" signs, and my favourite: grazing Scottish sheep (nothing sweeter than little sheep with black faces and black feet). With partial walls in ruin and small windows built into the stone, you could see through the castle and out towards the bridges, hills, and surrounding red and orange leaves. The tour I was traveling with included a very warm and friendly group of seven tourists from Hong Kong, all of whom were thrilled to have their pictures taken with the red autumn trees behind the castle (they told me they don't have red trees in Hong Kong), and instead of saying "cheese," the photo word of the day was "Whiskey!"
The fifth castle I saw was Urquhart, highly photographed and loved. With the days getting dark early, and Loch Ness tucked inside a blue-black sky, we could only get a few quick pictures of charming Urquhart, before we made our way to our final destination, Fort Augustus, with light hearts and happy songs (literally).
More castle photos:
Glory came down! (outside Eilean Donan Castle)
Doorway To Light (Eilean Donan Castle courtyard)
Enjoying autumn at Inverlochy Castle.
Entrance to Inverlochy Castle!
Very foggy Stirling Castle.
Loving Eilean Dolan Castle!
Glorious morning outside Eilean Donan Castle.
Eilean Donan Castle Bridge
Edinburgh Castle: Royal Palace & Clock
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OTTAWA - The prime minister is being praised for knocking the ball out of the park as a salesman for Canada during his trade mission to China this week.
But critics say he struck out when it came to selling human rights.
Dermod Travis, with the Canada Tibet Committee, pointed Saturday to the 20 Canadians currently being held in Chinese jails.
"He's not returning with one of these Canadians," he said. "But he's returning with two pandas."
Travis said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who visited China earlier this month, brought a more pointed human rights message to the Asian economic juggernaut, scheduling meetings with a human rights lawyer and a Guangzhou paper known to tackle sensitive issues.
She then publicly expressed regret when both events were cancelled by Chinese officials.
"She did not try to hide the issues," said Travis, and criticized Harper's speech to an audience of Chinese business leaders where he broadly broached human rights as a "nudge-nudge, wink-wink affair."
Urgyen Badheytsang, a campaigner with Students for a Free Tibet, also said Harper's actions fell short.
"He didn't do justice to what is really happening in China," he said, noting eight Tibetan monks have set themselves on fire in protest against Chinese rule in January alone.
But Harper defended his efforts Saturday, saying he'd tackled specific concerns - including consular cases - privately during high-level bilateral meetings in Beijing.
"I make it my habit when I'm in another country not to say anything publicly critical of that country," Harper said.


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PDP, BJP partners in crime: Tasaduq Mufti Says people no longer trust us
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Srinagar, Apr 13: Denouncing his own party for "non-fulfilling of commitments", Jammu and Kashmir tourism minister and brother of chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, Tasaduq Mufti has said "we (PDP) have ended up being partners in a crime (with BJP) that an entire generation of Kashmiris might have to pay with their blood".
In a freewheeling interview with a national newspaper, Tasaduq has said: "I am not going to be quiet and act as if I am unmoved by the tragedy that is unfolding at ground level, just because I am part of the government. All lives matter. Lives of the people on both sides of ideological divide. And this is a government for the people and I see nothing wrong in standing with the people to find a solution to the ongoing crisis''.
"Today the threat is that while we are in control, we are no longer trusted. We were supposed to be partners in rebuilding of this place but, sad to admit this, due to the non-fulfilling of commitments, we have ended up being partners in a crime that an entire generation of Kashmiris might have to pay with their blood," report quoted Tasaduq as having said.
Tasaduq, who was a cinematographer before joining politics and holds tourism portfolio, as per report said: "I do not wish to talk about tourism at a time when a mood of bereavement has filled the Kashmir valley…Tourism in Kashmir has suffered a huge setback whenever there is violence because it is an industry for which peace is imperative. No one can risk his life and visit a place where he doesn't get a sense of joy.''
"I do not want that the number of passenger planes landing at Srinagar airport is used as a counter-argument to the number of coffins that are interned elsewhere. I don't want that we have to hide our tears from our guests and hide our guests from the mourners on the streets. I am not for importing crowds of people to camouflage the immense outpouring of grief that has become a part of our daily life. Instead, I am for a tourism that is seen as a sincere developmental exercise by our people and not as a military operation. My tourism is for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh first and then for everyone else," Tasaduq was quoted in the report as having said.
In his stern message to the Center to hold talks to end the current imbroglio in Kashmir, Tasaduq as per report said: "…give up its obduracy and recognise the problem at hand, de-escalate tension, resume the political process".
On Kathua minor rape and murder, Tasaduq said: "The brutal murder-rape of a tribal child and the subsequent communal politics over it has pushed the state to a new low and brought shame to all of us…If coalition politics is about living with a series of failures and ignominies, then I am sorry I don't know how to hide my awkwardness and discomfort with it".
Tasaduq in his interview also expressed concern over the use of pellets on protestors in Kashmir.
"No war can be won against the people and this is something we must not lose sight of. The government can't wait to see who blinks first. Immediate political reach out is needed. The onus is on the Centre to find ways and means to engage people. Talking to Pakistan is important and political hawkishness might appear to give us temporary gains but in the long term it can damage us severely," Tasaduq was quoted as having said.
"We find ourselves today at the cross roads of despair and abandonment. We are seen as a government which has a lot of money to build latrines, to install transformers and to repair potholes but has no word of sympathy to offer to a hurt, alienated population. The only Centrally sponsored scheme that could have worked in Kashmir was a credible political initiative backed by the Centre that would be a departure from similar engagements of the past…but that most important element of compassion is still missing. Those in the Centre who believe that money can buy everything must remind themselves that Kashmiris have perfected the art of seeing through the silk-sheets of Shylockian politics,'' report quoted Tasaduq as having said.
"What great expectations should we have when our only answer to our people's cries of anguish and anger, is the bullet?…How does one look away from our mothers who have lost their young sons? How does one look away from the pain? This anger and disillusionment is sure to spread its tentacles far and wide. I am disturbed by this reality and it constantly weighs on my mind. But to keep silent when every other day is a day of mourning, when young shoulders are carrying the burden of our collective inadequacies, when the repeated rape and murder of an eight-year-old child finds advocacy in the name of religion, would be a sin. This is not my voice alone but the overriding sentiment of our party," report quoted Tasaduq as having said.
Saying that daily loss of lives in Kashmir has brought alienation and provoking youngsyers to take up "violence", Tasaduq as per report said: Escalation in violence and the day to day loss of lives has brought Kashmir to the brink of a disaster. If there is an irritant that is provoking youngsters to take up to violence, that irritant must go immediately. We can't burn all bridges and expect that masses can be made to yield by sheer might of the state. It doesn't work that way. The alienation has reached to a level now where it can lead to bloodshed of a scale that doesn't find a precedent in history".
Tasaduq has also expressed his concern over qualified youth taking up arms and urged for resolution of Kashmir issue. "The outpouring from student class is a huge alert sign. Highly qualified youngsters leaving homes to take up arms is something that can't be blamed on radicalisation alone…We can't get into war of narratives. At the cost of sounding politically incorrect, I am reaffirming that Kashmir issue needs to be resolved immediately if we wish to see lasting peace in the subcontinent", Tasaduq was quoted as having stated.
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There's a lot of complexity to what we do at the Foundry, but it's not very complicated. Still, if you're wondering about our approach or how to prepare for your Hot Yoga, Pilates, HIIT, or Barre class, read below. Chances are we have it covered.
WhaT IS the best class for a new student?
The Basic yoga class is a great place to start if you want to ease your way in. The room is warm, the postures are gentle and class is shorter.
Bikram Beginning Hot Yoga class is a bit more intense, and there's more heat, but all the postures are safe for new students and there is plenty of time to build a solid foundation.
Hot Pilates class is an intense workout, but you can go at your own pace while building core strength.
Wear clothes that you feel comfortable sweating in and that allow for a wide range of movement.
Just bring mat, towel, and water! Pro tip: Please arrive 10 minutes before class starts so we can show you around.
What's the deal with the heat?
Heat helps to limber up your muscles, allowing for deeper stretching. It also helps detoxify the body, thin the blood to improve circulation, increase heart rate for a better cardiovascular workout, improve strength by putting muscle tissue in optimal state for reorganization, and reorganize lipids (a fancy word for fat) in the muscular structure. That means a hot pilates or hot yoga class will do much more for your body than a room temperature class.
Remember: you're literally changing the construction of your body. It's much like forging a samurai sword. It all starts with a piece of cold, rigid steel. When heated, the steel softens and becomes malleable, so it can be hammered into the proper shape. If not heated, the steel would shatter while being shaped. The same thing happens when you do any exercise, even hatha yoga, in a cold environment. That's why we keep the yoga and pilates rooms hot. It's rough on our utility bill, but great for your body.
Arrive early. We have a friendly staff that will welcome you to the studio and make sure you have everything you need.
Drink plenty of water and electrolytes to prepare your body for the demands of hot exercise and sweating.
We recommend not eating 2 hours before you take class to avoid nausea and to allow the body to fully digest.
Deodorant is great; smelly perfumes and lotions are not. Many people are allergic and sensitive to strong perfumes, so please rinse off if you are wearing scented lotions or perfumes before class, and refrain from applying them in the studio after class.
Give yourself plenty of time. The benefits of your class are maximized by relaxation. So give yourself time to come in early and get settled before your class, and stay for a while in Savasana after class to really relax.
Take your second class within 24 hours if possible to keep the momentum going.


Flying to Europe from Manila takes approximately 14 to 16 hours. That's a very very loooooong transit time to say the least. This is the reason why when I found out I was going to Barcelona for Pronovias, I made it a point to squeeze another city in my trip. I wanted to include as many cities as I can in my itinerary but I couldn't be away for too long so I had to choose just one. Although Paris will always be my bias, I didn't have the luxury of time so I had to choose a city I can leisurely explore in a limited number of days. Florence, or Firenze in their native language, is the perfect place for me to visit. I've been to Florence once before during my junior term abroad back in college. My friends and I spent our term break in Italy for 2 weeks but we were only in Florence for about 2 days, if I remember correctly. We went to as many tourist spots and museums as we can. Florence is considered the birthplace of Renaissance so you can just imagine how much art and history this city holds. Needless to say, our 2 days were jam-packed. We didn't have time to just pause and look around the city a.k.a shop and dine. LOL! So this time around, since I've been to most of the museums and tourist spots here before, I vow to unwind and experience Florence like how a true shopaholic and foodie would, outlet shopping included.
If there's one thing I remember so well about Florence, it's the extremely talented independent artists you'll randomly see along the streets. They're everywhere! This one in particular, took my breath away. Who says you need a good canvas to make a great work of art?
Ohhh Firenze. This word brings back so many memories from the good old days. I remember we almost got left by our train to Firenze from Venezia (Venice). It was such a close call! Actually, come to think of it, we've had so many close calls during our entire four-month stay in Europe. We were chasing trains and planes most of the time. Amazing race ang peg! I'm not even kidding!
No trip to any Italian city would ever be complete without stuffing your face with gelato at least once every day! There's no such thing as too much gelato when you're in Italy. No other gelato can ever compare!
This is Via Tornabuoni just a few steps away from our hotel. It's where all the best brands are. I made sure of it! I'm one determined shopper, you know.
People always think Milan is the best place to shop in Italy. I think not. Florence is, after all, where Gucci, Ferragamo, Pucci and Cavalli started out.
When a girl's tired of shopping, she needs to recharge. Time to dine! Like a true tourist, I just had to have a Bistecca Florentina for dinner.
There's always room for dessert. ALWAYS.
More posts from Italy next!
nice place camille and the desserts looks heaven.
Hahahaha! I so agree with your first rule when shopping! Store clerks can be pretty snob if you're not all dressed up. Well, not all naman =) I have a question tho, don't you find it hard to do some serious shopping if you're dressed up? I mean, personally, ako napapagod/tinatamad when trying out clothes especially if I'm wearing layers and accessories. But I love everything about this outfit! =) ahhh, if only I live in Manila, I would have raided your booth last BU!
Hey, Miss Camille! The gelato looks delectable! I understand why you had such a great time. Firenze is Magnificent! i especially like the carousel featured in one of your shots. Anyway, your shopping looks looks so dainty! It looks sweet, worldly, and unique. I'm sure you stood out on these very vintage streets. Hats off to your crop top! I'm always a fan of your lace pieces.
Thank you Angelic! I actually swept the streets with this skirt! Haha!
Florence is so beautiful and you made the right choice! ;) None the less, love your laced crop top and neck accessories.
You'll get even hungrier when you see my next post!
i haven't been here but when i saw the pictures you took, i just want to grab my stuff and leave! haha. You took beautiful pictures, interesting ones. enjoy!!!
Japan is a wonderful place too so you won't regret it! :) Thanks Sweet Honeydew!
He's been doing it for a long time already then! I saw a photo of his feature on a newspaper too!
eat, love and shop lang ang peg mo miss Camille.
i love the whole outfit. :) love you miss camille.
Because my readers are the best! :) Thanks Kei!
Yes! Most definitely! It's not as big as Rome but it's charming and definitely a must-see!
oooh that looks amazing the food is making me sooo hungry!
Italia!!! :) I hope someday i can visit that place.
You are very very rich Ms. Cams I want to be like you when I have my job already!I like to visit a lot of place and the top of my list is France adn Italy!!!:))))…in what school in (Spain?) did you enter?nung nag exchange student po kayo?what's the name of the program?total expenses niyo po ba?:)))thank you for answering all my questions..
Great post and photos! Beautiful skirt, the color is stunning!
Thanks Anne! Haha! you just had to write GELATO in allcaps! :) LOL!
Wow! This is one of my favorite outfits of yours to date!
Loooove your travel blogs!!! Parang ikaw ang Mr.Parker ng buhay ko (Life of Pi reference)! hahaha… I find such inspiration in these photos… :) Thanks Cams and you're right about dressing pretty when you shop so no one would judge. Minsan kasi some salespeople won't entertain you most especially if you're wearing really shabby clothes.
wow, loving the place just by looking at the photos. great outfit too!


Ashley's Garden (PreK and Early Prek) are four-star programs that focus on child development, growth, and learning to provide the greatest opportunity for success in kindergarten and later school years. Our Montessori-based curriculum utilizes a multi-sensory approach to learning—incorporating a comprehensive array of integrative movement activities and special programs which support NM PreK Early Learning Outcomes. We support the full participation of every child through curriculum components that address dual language learners while exposing the children to sign language and various cultures from the world. The curriculum is theme-based with emphasis on learning through play and the development of positive social relationships, which leads to the development of academic skills. Extracurricular activities (gymnastics, yoga, dance, creative movement and S'Cool Moves™) are used to promote integrative movement. Our program accepts enrollees from Title l schools within the Las Cruces Public School district. Children must be 3 years old by September 1 to be eligible for the Early PreK and 4 years old by September 1 for the PreK.
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Republican Congressional Candidate Omar Blanco Raises Over $100,000 in 41 Days for Congressional Run
Republican Congressional candidate Omar Blanco raises over $100,000 in 41 days for his Congressional run in District 26. With contributions from Key West, Florida to San Jose, California, Blanco's donor pool spans across the country.
"We are off to a strong start," Blanco said. "Raising more than $100,000 in just 41 days is a testament that people believe in our campaign message and that we are on the right path to flipping Congressional District 26 red. I am extremely thankful to all that have contributed."
Blanco's third quarter haul is comprised of 273 personal contributions with an average contribution of $339 per person.
Omar Blanco is the President of Miami-Dade Fire/Rescue Local 1403 and announced his candidacy for Congressional District 26 on August 20th. Florida Congressional District 26 stretches from Southwestern Miami-Dade County to Key West (all of Monroe County).
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Q: Passar dados no construtor php pra classe Tenho uma dúvida de como enviar os dados para a criação de um objetivo, li em alguns tutoriais que era apenas colocar deste modo em PHP4:
$elo1=new Elo(1300);
$elo1->fc_Elo();

Porem do modo que vi em alguns locais da web, fica muito extenso o código, tem algum modo como no meio acima para a versão atual do PHP?
Este e o código original que esta funcionando:
    class Elo{
        public $mmr;

        function fc_Elo(){
            if($this->mmr == 1300){
                echo "Teste".$this->mmr;
            }
            else{
                echo "1".$this->mmr;
            }
        }
    }

    $elo1=new Elo;
    $elo1->mmr = 1300;
    $elo1->fc_Elo();

A: Para passar valor no construtor, use o método __construct().
class Elo{
   public $name;
   public $sexo;
   public $mmr;

    public function __construct($nome, $sexo){
       $this->name = $nome;
       $this->sexo = $sexo;
    }

   public function fc_Elo(){
      if($this->mmr == 1300){
         echo "Teste".$this->mmr;
      }else{
         echo "1".$this->mmr;
      }
  }
}

$elo = new Elo('teste', '3x semana');
echo $elo->name .' - '. $elo->sexo;

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From Proto-Celtic *woltos (compare Welsh gwallt, Old Breton guolt, Irish folt), from Proto-Indo-European *welH- (compare English wold, Lithuanian váltis ("oat awn"), Serbo-Croatian vlȃt ("ear (of wheat)"), Ancient Greek λάσιος (lásios, "hairy")).
From Proto-Indo-European *gʷol- < *gʷelH-. Cognate with Latvian gals (the same meaning), possibly Albanian ngel ("to remain, linger, hesitate, get stuck").


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Anguillara Veneta ist eine italienische Gemeinde (comune) mit  Einwohnern (Stand ) in der Provinz Padua, Region Venetien.

Geographie
Die Gemeinde liegt etwa 30 km südlich der Provinzhauptstadt Padua und 10 km nordöstlich von Rovigo am orographisch linken Ufer der Etsch. Die Nachbargemeinden sind Agna, Bagnoli di Sopra, Boara Pisani, Cavarzere (VE), Pozzonovo, Rovigo (RO), San Martino di Venezze (RO) und Tribano.

Auf dem Gebiet der Gemeinde Anguillara Veneta siedelten bereits zur Bronzezeit Menschen. Im Mittelalter war der Ort mehrmals in kriegerische Auseinandersetzungen (meistens mit Ferrara) verwickelt.

Der Ort ist landwirtschaftlich geprägt, produziert werden hauptsächlich Mais und Weizen.

Persönlichkeiten aus Anguillara Veneta
 José Quaglio (1923–2007), italienischer Schauspieler und Regisseur

Ehrenbürger von Anguillara Veneta
Unter heftigen Protesten wurde 2021 dem rechtsextremen Präsidenten Brasiliens Jair Bolsonaro (* 1955) die Ehrenbürgerschaft der Gemeinde Anguillara Veneta verliehen. Bolsonaro war persönlich anwesend, da er am G-20-Gipfel in Rom teilgenommen hatte. Sein Urgroßvater Vittorio Bolzonaro stammte aus dem Ort. Die Bürgermeisterin von Anguillara Veneta, Mitglied der rechtspopulistischen Partei Lega, verteidigte die Entscheidung damit, dass die Auszeichnung "nicht in erster Linie an die Person" Bolsonaro gehe, sondern als Repräsentant des Staates. Die Stadt danke damit dem Land Brasilien für die freundliche Aufnahme der damals Eingewanderten.

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Einzelnachweise

Anguillara Veneta
Provinz Padua
Ort an der Etsch

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'Gopala Gopala' is a prestigious project. This film stars Victory Venkatesh and Pawan Kalyan together for the first time. The latest update about the film is that its shooting is going at a brisk pace. Also sources from the team inform that Powerstar Pawan Kalyan's role has been extended a wee bit in the film.
Earlier it was said that Pawan Kalyan will be seen in a brief 15 minutes role. But now the role has been extended to 45 minutes. This is great news for the film and Pawan Kalyan's fans.
'Gopala Gopala' is the remake of Bollywood's hit film 'Oh My God', which starred Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. The Telugu version is directed by Kishore Pardhasani, while Shriya Saran is playing the female lead.


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Erebus strigipennis is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in India (Meghalaya), Cambodia and Vietnam.

References

Moths described in 1883
Erebus (moth)


New England Document Systems is a leader in electronic imaging. They have provided document imaging, microfilming and storage services to the region�s businesses for more than 20 years. Their client list includes small to mid-size firms as well as Fortune 500 companies in a broad range of industries, including medical, financial, business, retail and education, scanning millions of customer documents each month.
With such highly repetitive motion operations, the company began to experience a couple of office related injuries. �It didn�t take much to see our worker�s comp premiums soar� stated Nick Brattan, president of New England Document Systems. �It was 2 or 3 claims in one year that saw our premiums rise to around $65,000 for 65 employees or $1000.00 per employee.� Their carrier communicated in no uncertain terms that they needed to rectify the situation or their coverage would be dropped.
Unlike many instances where specific, individual needs are addressed, New England Document Systems elected to overhaul the entire scanning department to immediately address the challenge. Jaymil was brought in to focus on the repetitive motion and develop a solution that would address the issue and prevent injuries from reoccurring. As Nick relayed, �Jaymil partnered with us to address the challenge and brought practicality to reality�.
Following are the changes implemented by Jaymil, specifically designed for employees to maintain a neutral posture while scanning documents.
3.	Position of keyboard and mouse: Keyboard and mouse were mounted on a platform that would come above the scanner surface and move into a negative position. The platform was long enough for both mouse and keyboard so they would be on the same plane.
4.	Placement of documents: To allow neutral posture and adequate work flow, the work surface was designed so documents would fit on both sides of the scanner, and the �wings� are height adjustable.
5.	Supportive chair: Task chairs were chosen for proper size, full support, and appropriate adjustments.
The company also took other initiatives such as reducing the size and thus the weight of their document storage boxes. This resulted in a significant cost increase for the company but a necessary step according to Nick in an effort to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
New England Document Systems� direct benefit has also affected their bottom line as their current mod rate is .7 and their premiums have dropped to $28,000 and their employee count now stands at 95 or $295.00 per employee.


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Ashni Mohnot, CEO, Enzi
Carol Kauffman, Director, Institute of Coaching
Damien O'Brien, CEO, Egon Zehnder International
Jacques Bon, Founder, Estate Mas de Peint
Jakob Kaschper, CEO, Kaschper Racing Shells
Joe Girardi, Head Coach, The Yankees
Olivier Tardy, Senior Partner, BCG
Peter Bakker, President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Ralf Schmerberg, Artist
Influence and Trust
Bob Kidder, Chairman, Chrysler
Dara O'Rourke, Chairman, GoodGuide
Eric D. Dawson, President and Co-founder, Peace First
Matt Goldberg, CEO, The Lonely Planet
Maurice Roucel, Master Perfumer, Symrise
Richard Edelman, CEO, Edelman Inc.
Richard Sarnoff, Chairman, Bertelsman Inc.
Ronald Lauder, President, Jewish World Congress
Francesco Clark, CEO, Clark Botanicals
Janet Hanson, CEO, 85Broads
Kennedy Odede, President, Shining Hope for Communities
Lilian Cheung, Author & Lecturer, Harvard
Linda Rafoss, Managing Director, DRIVER TV
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It may have been coincidence when, forty years ago, this trained chemist signed on with Chanel, but creating fragrances has been his passion ever since. Having won many awards in the industry, Maurice is the father of many famous creations including '50 Faubourg' of Hermes. click here for more.
This dialog starts on the 15th floor at the Manhattan offices of Symrise on 505 Park Avenue. Symrise is the fourth largest player in the global flavors and fragrance market and the man in charge, Maurice Roucel, is there to greet me.
His first word is "Angel". I realize that this could be misconstrued by an outsider, but I know exactly what he is referring to: I am wearing my favorite perfume 'Angel' by Thierry Mugler. I have to laugh – this was a low-hanging fruit for Roucel, one of the most revered perfumers in the world (his level of mastery is also known as 'le nez' – the nose).
Since devouring Suesskind's fiction novel The Perfume, in which the protagonist takes his 'calling' to a savage extreme, I had always been keen to learn about the real world of a master perfumer. Maurice Roucel has spent nearly 40 years in the fragrance industry, and has been recognized for his excellence through winning various accolades in the fragrance industry, including the Prix Francois Coty, the French and American FiFi, and the 'Oscar des Parfums'.
Creating a new fragrance begins with a vision – which typically starts with a brief from the client who specifies their objectives for the scent, including the target audience profile and the desired brand positioning. Roucel's clients – such as DKNY, Gucci, Kenzo, and Roberto Cavalli – range from the everyday to the ultra-luxurious.
Roucel, as the master perfumer, adds his own ideas and distinctive nuance to client specifications – all of this still very much a "cerebral exercise". He then translates this vision into a formula, a mix of individual scents recorded in different ratios on a technical sheet. This formula is subsequently mixed together in the Symrise laboratory, circled back to an evaluator and, finally, back to the perfumer. There often are a number of runs involved before the perfect scent is ready to be shared with the client.
While exclusive perfume creations are part of the Symrise portfolio, new fragrances are frequently developed for the broader consumer market. Hence the success of a perfumer (and his creations) depends greatly on the appeal of a certain fragrance to the consumer – this is assessed by the client through test runs. The perfume industry is highly competitive, however, and of the 700 new products introduced every year, over 90% flop…
In a world where perfume often evokes romantic images, I was surprised by how unromantic the process is. It can be broken down in to three phrases: analytic vision, technical process, and commercial viability. The words I would have anticipated following a tour of the perfumeries in Grasse (the perfume capital of the world, in the South of France) would have been more like: inspiration by nature, epitomized beauty, and sensuality.
Roucel laughs when I share my thoughts, "There are only a handful of companies of the likes of Chanel who still use high-end, natural ingredients such as rose petals. Most perfumers have started using artificial ingredients. However, if it is thought out and well executed, you can still have a magnificent outcome."
What is the most fulfilling element of his job I ask, "The ultimate reward I get is when I walk the streets and all of a sudden I catch the scent of a person passing me who carries one of my fragrances." Classic perfumes create legends, even if the individual consumer is not aware who the creator was. Roucel, a legend, can look back at over 50 fragrances he has created that are carried by major designer brands.
Maurice Roucel was born in Normandy, northern France, as one of two sons. His mother stayed at home and his father worked at a local garage. He remembers that, at the age of five, he wanted to become an explorer. His natural curiosity and interest in experimenting stayed with him and, when the time came for university, he majored in organic chemistry and gas chromatography.
Following his graduation, at the age of 23, he was hired as a chemist by Henri Robert, Chanel's chief perfumer at the time, who was known for producing a string of classic perfumes, including Chanel's famous fragrance 'No19'. "Monsieur Robert was a wonderful mentor, he never told me what to do and even though he was known to have fired many people over the years, we worked well together during my six years with the firm."
One of Roucel's responsibilities at Chanel was building up the "chromatography" research (in essence a process used for breaking down mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency). This allowed Chanel to benchmark against competing fragrances by 'cracking the code' of their rivals' scents.
When IFF (International Flavors and Fragrances) offered Roucel the opportunity to change roles and make the move from chemist to perfumer, he was ready for the challenge. "This was a vastly different environment from Chanel. Perfumes were developed for external clients, not for an in-house brand; ingredients were inferior in quality; and the culture highly political." When I ask Roucel why he stayed with IFF for six years, he says that while Chanel had been his introduction to the world of fragrance, IFF provided the training ground that taught him the 'nuts and bolts' of the business side.
Following IFF, Roucel joined Quest International where he stayed for twelve years, further developing his personal 'brand' and reputation as a perfumer. One of his legendary creations during this period is '50 Faubourg' for Hermès, which took six years to develop.
When Roucel decided to leave for Symrise in 1996, he was given an increased level of responsibility, including the opportunity to develop the firm's New York office in 1999. This was when he decided to leave everything behind, except for two suitcases, and came to the U.S. At Symrise, Roucel is now a somewhat 'éminence grise' among the firm's perfumers, and is much respected for his rich portfolio of experience and expertise.
Shift from a career to a calling: talent & 10,000 hours
1/Manage your talent creatively
Roucel had come to perfumery by coincidence, chemistry having been his first love. He was quick to discover common ground, however, with modern perfumery being for the most part chemistry – the science of matter and the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions. He realized that the world of perfume fed his need to explore, and stimulated his curiosity and his fascination with disentangling or developing the bond between (fragrance) molecules. Perfumery is complex (different evaporation rates, interaction with different skin types, thousands of possible combinations), and allowed Roucel to satisfy his desire to confront and to solve challenges.
However, classic chemistry or perfumery is not the only career that could have suited Roucel's natural talents and abilities – he might have had a fulfilling and successful career as a pharmacist, forensic detective or a NASA scientist.
We tend to be linear thinkers when it comes to careers – a math student is bound to become a math teacher; a student of law a lawyer or judge. This can be a hurdle when it comes to maximizing one's chance of finding professional fulfillment and meaning. Maurice Roucel was in touch with his natural talent and inclinations, remained open to opportunities that came his way, and was creative in the way he built his career.
2/Practice to reach peak performance
Roucel has never been privy to the more formal training that takes place nowadays at the elite 'perfume schools'. To my surprise he told me that, "I've broken my nose and was a heavy smoker for many years." It seems there must have been more than sufficient odds stacked in his favor (and plenty of talent).
A significant part of Maurice Roucel's success was his relentless appetite to learn more about the world of perfume, which drives his remarkable work ethic. In addition to mastering the skills of a leading perfumer, Roucel would study professional publications for hours to learn more about the business. He read research papers on perfumery, he wrote his own book about perfume chemistry, and when others would be playing at the beach during a business trip to Brazil, Roucel could be found in the laboratory, developing a new fragrance.
Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point, asserts in his latest book, Outliers: The Story of Success, that it takes at least 10,000 hours of practice and hard work on top of talent to produce world-class performance. Translated into years, Gladwell continues, this is roughly 4 hours a day of building skills and knowledge over the course of 10 years.
Thankfully for Roucel, the investment of time and practice is, for the most part, not a sacrifice, "I truly enjoy what I do."
If I had to guess what Maurice Roucel's particular signature strengths are, then I would cite 'appreciation of beauty and excellence', 'love of learning', 'curiosity' and 'perseverance'. The key seems to be to carefully assess and apply your talent where your strengths are, so that the time investment that is a requirement of building skills and knowledge in your field is an activity that is an enriching part of what you do on a day-to-day basis. And if you manage this, and choose the right calling, then you should always come up smelling of roses…
"The ultimate reward I get is when I walk the streets and all of a sudden I catch the scent of a person passing me who carries one of my fragrances."
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'Thus, when it is taken into consideration that some of the African witnesses had lack of knowledge in air-plane identification, were of limited learning and might have been motivated by personal or political reasons, it becomes difficult in assessing the truth of their statements…As a consequence, I am of the opinion that the testimony of the African witnesses to the effect that they saw one or two small crafts flying along with SE-BDY just prior to its crash, has to be accepted with a grain of salt'.
I have provided here a few excerpts from both the Rhodesian and United Nations Commission, in order for you to appreciate the context of the following letter, which was written by former High Commissioner of South Africa, H.L.T.Taswell, on 29 September 1961, and was found in the archive of former Prime Minister of the British territory of the Central African Federation Sir Roy Welensky. A scan of the letter was sent to me by an anonymous source. I'm not positive if this particular letter is still considered "TOP SECRET", but it won't be anymore. It belongs in the public domain.
"Certain witnesses testified that they saw or heard a second, or even third, plane. In particular, some of these testified that they saw a second smaller aircraft flying close to SE-BDY after it had passed over the airport or immediately before the crash and that the smaller aircraft was beaming lights on the larger. The Commission visited with some of these witnesses the spots from which their observations had been made and endeavored to obtain an understanding of their testimony. The Commission considers that several of these witnesses were sincere in their accounts of what they believed they saw.
As you will know, I had correspondence, during your absence, with our Minister regarding a suggestion made by Mr. Harper, Leader of the Opposition in Southern Rhodesia, that we assist in the establishment of an English language paper in this territory. The Minister's reply is dated 5th September, 1961.
I have since had a further talk with Mr. Harper and explained the position to him. He will be visiting South Africa one of these days to have a discussion with Minister de Klerk on our Immigration laws. I will write to you again in due course on this matter.
Another approach for the establishment of an English language paper in Southern Rhodesia has since been made to me. It comes from quite a different quarter – namely from Mr. John Gaunt, Independent Member for Lusaka West, Northern Rhodesia, in the Federal Assembly. Particulars of Mr. Gaunt, taken from page 940-92 of the Who's Who of Southern Africa 1961 are attached.
Mr. Gaunt is a colourful, outspoken and irrepressible politician who has a considerable following in this country. I would be inclined to describe him as the Arthur Marlow of the Federation. He is a fighter, a strong protagonist of the maintenance of white civilisation, yet not a supporter of our Government's policy in its entirety. At the same time he is not an open or malicious critic of ours but a good friend.
A summary of what Mr. Gaunt had to say during the interview is attached.
Very briefly, his suggestion is that we make about £300,000 available through commercial interests in South Africa for the establishment of an English language paper here. This would be in opposition to the Argus press which is dedicated to the appeasement of "black nationalism" and aims at inducing whites to hand over control to a black majority as quickly as possible.
If £300,000 seems a great deal of money it should, he says, be borne in mind that it is barely the cost of a medium size commercial aircraft.
Mr. Gaunt does not feel that the proposed paper could dedicate itself to applying our racial policy in this country. The position here has already changed too much for that. But what it could do is ensure that the present constitution is rigorously adhered to. The Governments in Southern Rhodesia and the Federation should not be allowed to use the present constitution just as a temporary measure and as a means of sliding towards a still more liberal constitution.
Mr. Gaunt also feels that this paper would be able to further South Africa's interests greatly by concentrating on favourable positive information. Such a paper if air mailed to South Africa each day could also serve a valuable purpose in our country and would assist the Government.
Mr. Gaunt would like to be made editor-in-chief so that he could give the correct slant to reports. He does not want to be responsible in any way for the financial side.
To me this idea of an independent paper has great appeal. Any opposition here is completely frustrated through having no paper. The Argus group is so powerful, moreover, that it could go far to breaking even the most established politician who does not follow its particular line – and I do not exclude Sir Roy Welensky.
Nearly two years ago Anglo-American and NST[? abbreviation unclear] withdrew their financial support of the United Federal Party. It looked then as if they were going to support Todd who was given a tremendous boost by the press because of his liberal line. Now the U.F.P. are following the liberal line themselves, Todd is in the background, Anglo-American and NST[?]have, I hear, restored their financial support of the U.F.P. and the Argus press are supporting the party. That the United Federal Party have been forced to toe the line by Argus press is no secret to us in South Africa.
The future say of the white man in the Government of this country does not look rosy. Banda has control in Nyasaland, Kaunda may, through British action, still attain a similar position in Northern Rhodesia. Southern Rhodesia's new constitution could be merely the first step towards giving greater say to the black man here. The Federal constitution when revised must follow the pattern of the constitutions of the three constituent territories. That means infinitely greater say for the black man in the Federal Assembly. Such say will have to be very considerable indeed if Banda is to be induced to stay in the Federation.
Sir Roy and the United Kingdom are already at loggerheads over the talks on the Federal constitution. Sir Roy wanted them now. The United Kingdom wants postponement, no doubt with the object of further appeasement in Northern Rhodesia and conditioning of white feeling to a black majority government.
There is strong and bitter feeling in this country against the United Kingdom. Given an independent press it could be fanned to a point where the United Kingdom could be seriously embarrassed, and where Southern Rhodesia could still be saved, where it could break from the Federation and become independent. There are many influential men here would gladly grasp a weapon like an independent paper.
There are many seeds of discontent. This week we heard rumours of a serious division in the Federal Cabinet. The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, told me only a few days ago too that the financial picture here is far from rosy. The "expected" recovery after the Southern Rhodesia referendum has not materialized. The number of people who voted "yes" at that referendum and now feel they were duped and should have voted "no" is increasing. Properly exploited this discontent could have a marked influence when Southern Rhodesia goes to the polls in about a year's time.
If the United Federal Party and the Argus press continue unchecked, it is merely a matter of time before our buffer zone north melts away. With an independent paper we could stave that day off and could even preserve the Southern Rhodesia[border? word obscured]with its 215,000 whites(2,630,000 blacks).
As Mr. Gaunt points out it is surely to our interest to have the main struggle for survival take place in Southern Rhodesia rather in South Africa.
A Canadian group is now negotiating for the purchase of African Newspapers here. One can imagine the kind of vitriol the Canadians would be capable of using against us.
The "Citizen", Mr. Gaunt says, could be bought by us for a song. An immediate start could be made with a paper. Improvements could follow.
The Argus will try to kill any independent paper and financial losses must be expected. But would they not be worthwhile? We are fighting for our lives. They are fighting for a black majority government, for cheap labour and greater profits.
This letter perfectly illustrates how propaganda works, and it's a history lesson on racism, and the lengths men will go to defend their right to it. Even though the Fouga Magister is a small fighter jet, the sentence about an independent paper being less expensive to purchase to defend their racial policy than "a medium size commercial aircraft" gave me a chill, because this written only 11 days after the crash. No wonder they hated Hammarskjold so much – what was the fragrance of life to the African was the stench of death to white rule.
This entry was posted in Dag Hammarskjold, Fabry Family History, Uncategorized, United Nations, UNOC, Vladimir "Vlado" Fabry and tagged Africa, Albertina, Dag Hammarskjold, DC-6B SE-BDY, Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Fouga Magister, Goran Bjorkdahl, H.L.T.Taswell, Hammarskjold Commission, history, Jacob Phiri, Katanga, Ndola, Northern Rhodesia, Sir Roy Welensky, South Africa, Southern Rhodesia, United Nations, UNOC, Vladimir Fabry, Vlado Fabry on January 31, 2014 by fabryhistory.
In 1961, even in the midst of the Congo Crisis, Vlado was doing all he could to help his family. Conor Cruise O'Brien's observations of Vlado, in his book To Katanga and Back – that he did nothing but work and hardly slept – were fairly accurate for the time he knew him, because it seems that he was spending every spare moment attending to the unfinished legal cases of his father, Pavel Fabry, who died December 19, 1960.
I am sorry to take your valuable time and to disturb you with this letter. It is only the serious situation and the emergency in which I find myself after the death of my beloved husband that urge me to write this letter.
As you may know my husband was working for some years as an international lawyer with the German Government on war reparation. My husband devoted not only his effort, time, money, but finally his life to this cause. Unfortunately it was not permitted to him to finish his affairs as he died so very suddenly in the middle of his unfinished task. Vladko who was always a remarkable son is now sacrifying[sic] all his free time besides his work and his vacations to work until late at night on his father's affairs. There are many difficulties, many hard problems to be solved, which will need patience, time, travelling and possibilities of good communications.
All these are problems which I cannot face alone, and the only person to solve them and to continue the unfinished work of my husband is my son. If we had to take a lawyer, we would have to do it in many countries of Europe and my husband has indebted himself already too much to afford so many lawyers. It is therefore only my son who is the only person to help me out in this.
My health has been weakened by the sudden loss of my husband. When I learned about the transfer of my son to Congo, it was another shock for my heart illness. I am unfortunately unable to cope alone with the situation I have mentioned as much as I don't like to ask something, I am driven to it by this emergency. It is furthermore a situation which presents itself during our life, such as accident, illness, death and its consequences, etc. I would like to ask you to help me, Mr. Schachter. You have always been very nice to us all, a real good and understable[sic] friend and I would like to ask you not to let me down now, when I most need it.
I wonder whether it would be possible to arrange a transfer for my son to Europe – Geneva or elsewhere – so that he could easier communicate and work to finish my husband's most urgent cases. I have never asked you anything before and I would never have, but as you can see it is a very serious situation and I am in an emergency.
It is very difficult for me to write this letter and I am doing so on my own, without my son's knowledge. Would you please consider it as such, a desperate personal demand for help.
Many thanks for everything you will do for me to help me out. Kindest regards to Molly and to you.
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After taking a little break to study and travel, I decided to return to share more about Vlado. I'll be posting more letters and translations here soon, and I hope you'll enjoy them with me.
Here are two statements made at the service of Vladimir Fabry, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Place du Bourg-de-Four, Geneva, on Thursday 28 September 1961.
We are gathered here to pay our last respects to a man who devoted his life to the pursuit of freedom, peace and justice. He gave unsparingly of his great intellectual and physical powers to these ideals, undeterred by dangers, hardship or even death itself.
Vladimir Fabry's early manhood was spent in fighting for the liberation of his country and for its re-construction after the Second World War. With peace again established, he turned to the United Nations.
In 1946, at the age of 25, Vladimir joined the Secretariat of the United Nations, having already gained a Doctorate in Law and Political Science from the Slovak University, and having completed graduate studies in Economics at the University of Bratislava. He was to have a devoted, useful and successful career. His adaptability, sound judgement and capacity for hard work soon established how invaluable he was on missions requiring such qualities. His assignments were many, and of ever increasing responsibility. In 1948 and 1949 he served as Legal Affairs Officer with the Security Council's Committee of Good Offices in the Indonesian Question. Thereafter he saw service with the United Nations Plebiscite in Togoland under United Kingdom Administration and with the Suez Canal Clearance Operations. His service as Legal and Political Adviser to the United Nations Emergency Force in the Middle East was, early this year, cut short by his being sent to Leopoldville as Legal Adviser to the United Nations Operation in the Congo. Throughout all these missions he won universal commendation, respect and affection. The measure of regard in which the Secretary-General himself held Vladimir may be seen from the fact that he chose him as a companion on the important mission to Ndola that ended in the tragedy which has occasioned universal grief.
Vladimir Fabry was also throughout his life an enthusiastic sportsman, expert skier, horseman and mountaineer. Here, as in his professional career, he was always ready to extend a hand to those less talented and skilled as himself. It is my sad duty today to convey, on behalf of the United Nations, to his family, and in particular his mother and his sister, the most sincere and heartfelt sympathy. I want them to know that I, and all the others who worked with him and counted him as a friend, join in their grief. I want to extend to them the thanks of the United Nations, and of all who believe in it, for the devoted and talented service which Vladimir gave to the Organization. I want to repeat, too, what I have already conveyed to Mrs. Fabry – namely my hope that she may gain some consolation from the thought that her son's life was a happy and useful one in the service of some of mankind's highest ideals. His devotion and integrity as an international civil servant will long be remembered by all of us, and he will find his memorial in the history of those who fought for justice and humanity.
I wish to express to you all the profound sorrow felt at the death of Vladimir Fabry by his friends in New York, both inside and outside the United Nations. Vlado lived in New York from 1946 onward, whenever his duties did not take him elsewhere. He became a New Yorker not only by reason of the many bonds of friendship which he had there, both inside and outside the United Nations, and inside and outside the legal profession. He was a man who made friends easily, and who kept the friends he had made.
The first impression one had on meeting Vlado was one of human warmth, charm, and lively intelligence. He was interested in people in all their variety, and they in turn were drawn to him by his qualities of imaginative sympathy and sensitive considerateness. But as one got to know him better, one realized that here was a man who had not only great charm and great intelligence, but a remarkable strength of character.
It is evident that the wholeness and strength of his personality were largely the result of an unusally happy life with his family from his earliest childhood. From his conversation it could be realized how deep was the love that linked him to his mother, his father and his sister, and what security he derived from closeness of his family relationships. Thus any friend of Vlado's must esteem the family he loved so well, and who by loving him so well, and so wisely, contributed so much to the formation of a distinguished man. His friends, themselves feeling the loss of a man of great value, are also in a position to realize in some measure, and to sympathize with the especially poignant sense of loss which his family must feel.
The principle qualities in Vlado which made his friends esteem and honor him were his sense of duty, his courage, and his integrity. He whole-heartedly devoted his career to the United Nations, and his sense of duty made him seek out the posts of the greatest difficulty and danger. He was not content to sit in his office in New York, dealing with matters in relative tranquility and comfort; he sought out the forward posts of the United Nations, the advanced echelons where difficult and crucial decisions have to be made sometimes in a matter of minutes, with little opportunity for the calm reflection which a lawyer often needs. He had the ability to serve in these most difficult positions, and, having the ability, he felt an obligation to undertake them.
Whether he was in the field or in New York, Vlado's sense of duty led him to devote his energies unstintingly to the task in hand. He was never satisfied with an easy or stop-gap solution; he got to the bottom of things, and his thoroughness and breadth of view have left a legacy of solid work and an example to all who follow in his footsteps.
Vlado's quiet and un-self-conscious courage was that of mountaineering, a sport which he sometimes practiced in his leisure. He was simply unperturbed by dangers and difficulties, and worked his way calmly and methodically from one safe point to the next. He had in this life greater changes of circumstances and greater challenges than come to almost any of us, but he met them with a graceful gallantry which in making them seem smaller made him seem a bigger man. He triumphed over adversity by turning it into opportunity, and found a broader field of usefulness when his original one was denied to him. His courage left an example which must be particularly precious to his family in their present sorrow.
Finally, I should like to mention his invincible integrity, which no stress of circumstance or pressure of the passions of others could subdue. He judged events for himself, according to his own rigorous standards, and acted on his conclusions, without fear or favor. He showed in a pre-eminent degree the integrity, with its concomitants of independence and impartiality, which is the first requirement for his chosen career.
Vlado's life is now a part of history, and his spirit is with God. For us remains the duty – and the privilege – of carrying on our lives in a world which is the better for his having lived, and where his example can strengthen us who knew him to bear the burdens laid on us.
This entry was posted in Dag Hammarskjold, United Nations, Vladimir "Vlado" Fabry and tagged Congo, Constantin Stavropoulos, Dag Hammarskjold, Genealogy, Geneva, Gurdon W. Wattles, history, Ndola, Switzerland, United Nations, UNOC, Vladimir Fabry, Vlado Fabry on January 5, 2014 by fabryhistory.


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Attic Salt Sign To Dodgeball Records
Phinky posted 8th August 2017
Attic Salt only formed back in 2015, and now the Springfield, Illinois indie punk four piece have signed with the newly formed imprint Dodgeball Records, and the label has confirmed that they will release the band's debut album on October 20th. The details of the forthcoming album, and a premiere of a new song, are set to be revealed shortly.
Dodgeball Records is the newly founded label started by Showoff frontman Chris Messer and Mike Felumlee of the Smoking Popes.
Attic Salt's Facebook presence can be found here
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Oregon Joins and Ever Growing Coalition of States Concerning the Electoral College
The Oregon lawmakers have approved a bill that would guarantee the states electoral votes go to the winner of the national election for President of the United States. Citing that there have only been five instances in the past where a President had not won the popular vote but had still won the election. Hearing calls that we are a democracy is common when people defend this decision as the Oregon House passed SB870 by a 37-22 vote with a split mostly down party lines. This vote was almost two months after the Oregon State Senate voted 17-12 to approve the bill. With Governor Kate Brown signaling that she supports the legislation and will likely sign it.
Arguments can and are still to be made to the Federal Courts whether these individual state laws comply with the United States Constitution. With the practice throughout our country's history of the electoral votes going to that states individual victor. Similar laws in the past have not survived legal battles in the Supreme Court. In Clause 2 of the Constitution, it guarantees the right of each person to have their vote to be heard, this would not be the case of the entire state ignores the voters of the state and instead awards the electoral votes to the person who wins California, New York, and Texas.
Democrats push to have illegals vote, Democrats push to have convicted felons to vote, and a push to have the voting age lowered is not all coincidence. This has been their plan from the beginning, to steal the election any way they can. Even if one state says illegals cannot vote it will cast its electoral votes toward the winner of a state who lets them vote winner of the popular vote. According to Williams v. Rhodes the states cannot make rules themselves that affect the Constitutionally electors, " There, of course, can be no question but that this section does grant extensive power to the States to pass laws regulating the selection of electors, But the Constitution is filled with provisions that grant Congress or the States specific power to legislate in certain areas; these granted power are always subject to the limitation that they may not be exercised in a way that violates other specific provisions of the Constitution…. It cannot be thought that the power to select electors could be exercised in such a way as to violate express constitutional commands that specifically bar States from passing certain kinds of laws." Does this case law with regards to the fourteenth amendment now apply to those of us who will soon have our vote cast aside in favor of the most populated states to elect our future leaders?
TheOregonConservative	Uncategorized	Leave a comment June 14, 2019 2 Minutes
Un American push by Liberals no longer tolerated.
Liberals are losing their mind over anything and everything reported by main stream media. They have always ignored any signs or hints of wrong doings by Democrat Presidents. Will this unamerican and defiantly biased thinking of Liberals shift the vote for a Trump 2020 victory?
As we know now the polls are so highly inaccurate that many say we cannot trust them. Polls showing the now President Trump would not make President got it way wrong. Polls now showing many shifting to support Black Conservatives who support and advocate for Trump at the highest numbers ever reported. Many thank Black activist Candice Owens and social media activist and college student Shekinah Geist.
Hate speech on the part of Liberals now comes off as a big motivation to switch sides. Just because main stream media wants to scream he is a racist is no longer holding any validity. Don't believe the hype of CNN appears on t-shirts across Oregon College Campus'.
We spoke with Oregon college students who say they don't see the value that Liberals pushing for them to Hate Trump. They are actually tired of all the hypocrisy that media and Liberals are pushing. They are over the fact that Liberals want to push racism and keep the divide between race a factor.
One students says after the San Bernadino shooting Liberal President Barack Obama had a press conference where he had CAIR spokesman speak before anyone else. He pushed this ideal out using main stream media about the organization and how the world has it wrong about Muslims. Only to have CAIR declaired a Terrorist Organization. Our US President let a Terrorist Organization speak to the American public first. This is a disturbing fact not sitting well with students.
Students also point out that Obama was affiliated with Muslim Brotherhood who is now also a Terrorist Organization.
Another fact not sitting well with College Students is Liberals hate for Police Officers. Black Lives Matter calling for killing of cops and then 6 officers wounded and 5 killed in ambush style assignation. Black Lives Matter then invited to the White House still bothers the young college aged crowd. It shows the Liberals claim tolerance and acceptance is the most extreme hypocritical political organization. It makes them think about all the claims made by the Media outlets pushing the Liberal agenda.
Jussie Smollett disaster really shows America how far Liberals will go. It also put Main Stream Media on display for how biased they really are today. Many Liberal personalities not willing to apologize for their claims when they found out Smollett was a complete fraud. It really spot lights the Conservatives as the true tolerant organization and exposing Liberal Democrats. Students say the hate and blatant misuse of popularity as powerful platform to influence America even when it's a lie they want you to swallow.
https://nleomf.org/
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/police-officers-killed-dallas-shooting
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_on_American%E2%80%93Islamic_Relations
TheOregonConservative	Uncategorized	Leave a comment June 13, 2019 June 13, 2019 2 Minutes


Skidompha | CHAT with Roger Guay: "A Good Man with a Dog"
This event is part of our CHATS with Champions speaker series. They are free and open to the public in Skidompha's Porter Hall. Please allow time for parking.