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User talk:Nightstallion
Image informationEdit
You claim that the image Image:Sadc logo.gif is public domain. What is your source for this? Also, Image:Marriage usa.png have no source or license. Images without this crucial information may have to be deleted. Thuresson 21:38, 5 Jun 2005 (UTC)
In the latter case, that might be the best course of action; I created it by adapting an already existing image used in the respective article, but then happened to find it that I had conflicting information on the actual status of same-sex unions in the different states. Regarding the SADC logo, I think I recall reading that for uses representing the organisation in media and information networks, the logo is available for free use; could be my mistake, though. Nightstallion 13:52, 6 Jun 2005 (UTC)
You're right about logos of companies or organisations, there are usually no problems using logos for journalistic purposes. However, WikiCommons is a image databank, not a journalistic product. Also, WikiCommons rules do not allow images that do not have a free license, see Commons:Licensing. Thuresson 7 July 2005 17:34 (UTC)
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MéxicoEdit
Yes, it's okay. Do it, please ;-) --Sanbec ✉ 12:30, 28 November 2005 (UTC)
Don't you think Image:Flag of Sao Tome and Principe.svg should be at Image:Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe.svg, to agree with w:Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe? It's not like diacritics cause cancer or something ... User:dbenbenn 00:34, 2 December 2005 (UTC)
Mh. Well, I standardized names to be without diacritics, mainly because Côte d'Ivoire's flag was uploaded without diacritics and I used it as a precedent case... I wouldn't be opposed to it, of course, but I'm not sure whether it's worth the effort. Mh.
ナイトスタリオン ✉ 06:31, 2 December 2005 (UTC)
RequestEdit
I've got one more flag request, but since it's personal and not for general use, I thought I'd rather post it here than on the WikiProject Flags page. Could you be so nice as to create an SVG flag that consists of half the European flag, and half the Austrian one? It's probably not very hard to code it, but I've got no knowledge of SVG at all... I think it'd look best if it were split diagonally, with the European flag half in the upper left and the Austrian flag half in the lower right. Could you do that? Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Image:European-Austrian flag hybrid.svg. Open that file in a text editor, and compare it to the two separate flags. Also, if you want to learn SVG, check out [1] for some good documentation.
I think there are some other hybrid flags here on the Commons. Perhaps they should go in Category:Hybrid flags. User:dbenbenn 00:29, 2 December 2005 (UTC)
Flag of LiechtensteinEdit
I have requested the flag of Liechtenstein for deletion. You can find the reasons on the page: Image:Flag_of_Liechtenstein.svg Regards --Umaluagr 08:06, 19 December 2005 (UTC)
Has been updated, won't be deleted.
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WikiProject FlagsEdit
You might want to add your name to the list of participants. Cheers!
And I wanted to congratulate you on your great work with updating the SVG flags to look the way it should. It was on my to-do list eventually, but it would have been some time until I'd have learned SVG and had time to actually to it. Five barnstars of your choice to you. ;)
Thanks. It's a compulsion. :p ¦ Reisio 12:58, 20 December 2005 (UTC)
SPLMA flagEdit
Done, see Image:Flag of the SPLMA.svg. Zach (Smack Back) 00:01, 31 December 2005 (UTC)
Image:Flag of Washington.svgEdit
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Uploading errorEdit
I was trying to upload an SVG file to Image:Flag of Wallis and Futuna.svg, but got the following error: "This file contains HTML or script code that may be erroneously interpreted by a web browser." The code contained in the SVG file was:
<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD SVG 1.0//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/2001/REC-SVG-20010904/DTD/svg10.dtd"> <svg width="150" height="100" preserveAspectRatio="xMidYMid meet" zoomAndPan="magnify" version="1.0" contentScriptType="text/ecmascript" contentStyleType="text/css" xmlns:svg="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><title content="structured text">WALLIS AND FUTUNA</title><rect width="100%" height="100%" fill="red"/> <g> <rect width="20" height="40" fill="blue"/> <rect x="20" width="20" height="40" fill="white"/> <polyline points=" 0, 40 60, 40 60, 0 " fill="none" stroke="white"/> <defs> <polygon id="triangle" points=" 0, -4 12, -16 -12, -16 " fill="white"/> </defs> <use xlink:href="#triangle" transform="translate(105,50)" xlink:type="simple" xlink:show="embed" xlink:actuate="onLoad"/> <use xlink:href="#triangle" transform="translate(105,50) rotate(90)" xlink:type="simple" xlink:show="embed" xlink:actuate="onLoad"/> <use xlink:href="#triangle" transform="translate(105,50) rotate(180)" xlink:type="simple" xlink:show="embed" xlink:actuate="onLoad"/> <use xlink:href="#triangle" transform="translate(105,50) rotate(270)" xlink:type="simple" xlink:show="embed" xlink:actuate="onLoad"/>
</g></svg>
What's the problem? Thanks for your help! —Nightstallion (?) 21:13, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
The <title> element, most likely. Swap it out for <desc>. The JavaScript (ECMAScript) stuff might cause problems, too, but I know <title> isn't allowed. ¦ Reisio 21:50, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
The JavaScript was still an issue; I took it out, and now it works. Still needs cleanup, though; colours need to be checked, size should be increased. Could you do that? Thanks for your help! —Nightstallion (?) 07:09, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
I increased the size. In general, it's easy. You just set a larger size in your <svg> element, then just inside the SVG element you put <g transform="scale(whatever)"> everything else </g>. Cheers, User:dbenbenn 17:08, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
Oh, okay. Thanks! —Nightstallion (?) 18:49, 24 January 2006 (UTC)
Image:Flag of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.svgEdit
This flag should probably be re-uploaded as Image:Flag of the French Southern Territories.svg, since en:French Southern Territories is where enwiki's article is... And it should be added to your table, ne? —Nightstallion (?) 07:24, 25 January 2006 (UTC)
I'd have to look into the name some. The actual official French name (as the en page says) is translated much closer to "French Southern and Antarctic Lands" than it is to "French Southern Territories". I know the precident is to have it match the en article's name, but I'm not sure it really matters when it's already this close (and is actually more accurate). You might take it up with the WikiProject if you want more input.
Presently my table only has places from en:list of countries listed, but perhaps it is time to start expanding it. Maybe it's time to ask the WikiProject if taking it out of my namespace and promoting more participation would be a good idea, too. Hrmmm. ¦ Reisio 08:46, 25 January 2006 (UTC)
Image:Flag of Tibet.gifEdit
Thank you for your contributions.
Please do not use ANY {{Delete}} template (such as {{Db}}) unless you are certain that the file is not used on any projects. The above referenced image is still used on twenty different wikipedias. Deleting this image would cause inordinate amount of scurrying to replace it. {{Redundant}} would have sufficed for this image. Thank you. Bas parler voir 15:05, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
Oh, sorry. I thought {{Db}} was also to be used when the file should be deleted in general, but needs to be replaced first. Sorry, my mistake, should have checked. —Nightstallion (?) 18:32, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
Federal subjects of RussiaEdit
I have a question about the maps of Russia that you did.
Tiumen Oblast (number 42 in Image:Oblasts of Russia.png) contains Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District. In your map it seems quite small, when in fact, is one of the bigest Oblast of Russia.
Chita Oblast (number 7) seems to have a "hole", but Aga Buryatia is part of the Oblast.
The same happens in Image:Krais of Russia.png
Krasnoyarsk Krai contains:
Taymyria Autonomous District
Evenkia Autonomous District
Do you have any idea to show in those maps that Autonomous Districs are always inside Oblasts or Krais? Pmmollet talk
09:49, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
I originally erroneously created the maps like this, but later decided together with User:Ezhiki, one of the experts on Russian federal subjects on :en, that it wouldn't hurt only to show the core areas in these maps. Besides, in a few years Putin will have merged most of the autonomous regions into larger krais, anyway. ;) —Nightstallion (?) 14:20, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
Another requestEdit
Say, would you mind creating another hybrid flag for me? I'd require a flag with the the UK flag in the upper left corner and the English one in the lower right... I tried to make it myself, based on the other hybrid flags, but I couldn't manage. Thanks! —Nightstallion (?) 18:52, 3 March 2006 (UTC)
roughly what you had in mind? Looks kind of odd ... (If so, I can fix that stray blue line.) User:dbenbenn 19:43, 3 March 2006 (UTC)
Yes, that's basically it; fixing the line would be appreciated. Thanks a lot! —Nightstallion (?) 21:22, 3 March 2006 (UTC)
Done. User:dbenbenn 02:42, 4 March 2006 (UTC)
Thanks! —Nightstallion (?) 09:35, 4 March 2006 (UTC)
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Thank youEdit
Hi there, thank you for your support vote in my administratorship election, I have passed with 6/6 votes. Please let me know if you ever need anything or tell me how I am doing with the new tools. with kind regards Gryffindor 12:15, 1 May 2006 (UTC)
Done. Gryffindor 20:34, 1 May 2006 (UTC)
IAF flagEdit
Hi! You requested a name chage for Image:IAF-flag.svg. What do you suggest it be renamed to? Nichalp 07:39, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
Frankly, I'm not sure, or I would have done it myself. It should have a more descriptive name, maybe "Ensign of the Indian Air Forces.svg"? I don't know, but other army/navy ensigns have more descriptive names... —Nightstallion (?) 13:16, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
Template:Deletion_requests#Flags_to_be_deleted_after_being_renamed_to_the_correct_nameEdit
Hello, Is there some reason these are not covered by tagging them {{Bad name}}? Please only list images that require discussion on COM:DEL. Already the page is far too large and very hard to read. Thanks, pfctdayelise (translate?) 08:13, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
Oh, okay. Sorry, my fault. —Nightstallion (?) 13:14, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
Image:Naval Ensign of Russia.svgEdit
Could you please verify author information in all re-uploaded flags? You didn't creadit User:Zscout370 in this image who created Image:Andreyevsky Ensign.svg. --EugeneZelenko 15:12, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
Sorry, I'll try to. —Nightstallion (?) 15:19, 4 June 2006 (UTC)
Image:Ecuador-Jack.svgEdit
You labeled this image as {{Deletion request}} but you did not include it at the Deleted Request page. I have removed the tag. Cary "Bastique" Bass parler voir 02:35, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
Autoblock issueEdit
Im here now; was the autoblock resolved? User:Zscout370 (Return fire) 19:06, 19 June 2006 (UTC)
I think so, yes; good to see you're back. :) —Nightstallion (?) 19:35, 19 June 2006 (UTC)
Image:Flag of Venezuela.svgEdit
hi Nightstallion,
I left a message with the user who I think protected the image. I'm still waiting for a response, I will let you know asap. with kind regards Gryffindor 07:12, 22 June 2006 (UTC)
Thanks a lot! —Nightstallion (?) 10:00, 22 June 2006 (UTC)
MapsEdit
Try w:Wikipedia:WikiProject Maps. Unfortunately we don't seem to have a central group of map-makers here that I know of. I know User:Astrokey44 does a lot with maps, you could try contacting them. cheers, pfctdayelise (translate?) 05:28, 25 June 2006 (UTC)
europe mapEdit
Hi Nightstallion! I have made Image:BlankMap-Europe-v4.png showing the borders, put it together from a few other maps. hope that is alright --Astrokey44 14:06, 26 June 2006 (UTC)
I'm SpanishEdit
I'm not speak English. 15px Satesclop 17:04, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
He respuesto en español en tu página de discusión. —Nightstallion (?) 18:41, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
Es verdad, oficialmente no son las insignias de "Acrotiri y Dhekelia", pero sí lo es de la Base Soverana de Dhekelia: [2], [3], [4], [5], ... Esos leopardos sobre fondo verde son el símbolo de Dhekelia, y no voy a permitir que lo borréis. Satesclop 11:44, 13 August 2006 (UTC)
TRANSLATE: It's true, officially they aren't the emblems of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, but yes it's of the Sovereign Base Area of Dhekelia: [6], [7], [8], [9], ... These leopards on green fund are Dhekelia's symbol, and I'm not going to allow that you should erase it. Satesclop 11:44, 13 August 2006 (UTC)
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new mid east mapEdit
Hi Nightstallion! just replying to a comment you left ages ago (I was on a long wikibreak), I am not sure the mid east map can be remade after seeing the comment on w:Image talk:Ralph Peters solution to Mideast.jpg. What do you think? --Astrokey44 12:20, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
Mh. I'm not so sure, actually, but I'm no copyright expert. —Nightstallion (?) 14:22, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
I'm not sure what the map is depicting, but I _am_ sure it can be remade (observing certain rules) and licensed in any fashion. ¦ Reisio 17:13, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
It's mainly a proposal for redrawn borders in the Middle East made by some army official at the Armed Forces blog. Astrokey, since it seems remaking and relicensing it *is* possible, do you feel up to it? It's nothing which I require soon or even for an article, it's only for personal convenience. Thanks either way, both of you! —Nightstallion (?) 21:21, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
I'm not convinced. These are not existing borders, this is one person's suggestion, one person's creative idea. I think a redrawn map would still be a derivative work of the original and therefore unfree. —Angr 10:55, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
Ah, if there's just the one image and no other sources, I guess it could be a problem - sorry. ¦ Reisio 14:50, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
Mh, that's too bad then. Thanks for your interest, the three of you. :) —Nightstallion (?) 15:26, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
European monarchies by successionEdit
In the legend to Image:European_Union_monarchies_by_succession.png you state that Denmark has "male primogeniture, to be changed to equal primogeniture". What is your source for this? Currently, we have male-preference primogeniture and changing this requires a national referundum. There was discussion of changing the succession law while Mary was pregnant, but since she had a boy nothing came of it. --Turbothy 09:20, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
There you go: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411366/738664 —Nightstallion (?) 13:11, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
Thanks, now I remember the case from this summer. Oh well, nothing will come of this until it goes to referendum in 2010 at the earliest ... --Turbothy 22:41, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
True enough, but still, I'm fairly certain it will happen. Likely before the Spanish do it, too. —Nightstallion (?) 01:11, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
Image:European Union commemorative 2 euro coins.pngEdit
Please, don't alter colors of images because several Wikipedias have the colors explained in the image descriptions. Also information (the number of coins issued) got lost. Please upload a new image, but don't alter existing and used ones. Thanks, WebBoy 19:38, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
That was intentional. It's not really sensible to try and represent numbers ranging from 0 to 5 and even more in the future in a single map. —Nightstallion (?) 21:05, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
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Flag of CroatiaEdit
Could you please correct Image:Flag of Croatia.svg? The new colours seem fine to me, but you forgot to make the centre part white instead of transparent, as it is now. —Nightstallion (?) 09:59, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
Thank a lot, I do not know how could this have happened. This is an appreciation of the greatest kind. Thanks again. -- Rainman 23:49, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
Gladly, no problem at all! Thanks for correcting it so quickly. —Nightstallion (?) 11:38, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
Russian flag imageEdit
Can you let me know what source you used for the colors? Thanks. User:Zscout370 (Return fire) 06:49, 30 August 2007 (UTC)
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Your requestEdit
Hey man,
I have the maps with Kosovo ready to upload here. However, until some other country recognizes them, I'm waiting on doing the uploads. I don't want to rush into anything since the situation is so sensitive. Hoshie 10:58, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
Most of the Blank maps in Category:Blank maps of the world have been updated since I've read the US, UK, and a few other nations have recognized Kosovo. Hoshie 23:45, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
What maps do you need? I'll be more than happy to update and upload them. Hoshie 10:42, 19 February 2008 (UTC)
KosovoEdit
Kirgisistan will not recognize Kosovo (german)[10]
China (Because of the Taiwan and Tibet conflict China will never recognize Kosovo to risk to loose Taiwan to the USA finally) and
How do you think of Cuba. Orange!! No better red colour!
What's about Myanmar? Myanmar (Birma) as a victim of the USA some months ago when China had blocked the UN-resolution! They'll never underline anything of the USA
Why is Cyprus devieded? It's recognized by the USA and EU as one country!!??
Poland waits for a unity point of view of the hole EU, so wrong colour!
Request 2Edit
These maps have been fixed:
Image:European Union as a single entity in the world.png
en:Image:Map of EU interventions overseas.png
Image:European Union member states with applications in the world.png
Image:European Union accession policies in the world.png
I'm still trying to figure out how to update the bigger Europe maps. Enjoy! Hoshie 22:27, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
All of the other maps are done! I also updated the Europe level blank maps as well; see Category:Blank maps of Europe. Hoshie 14:05, 24 February 2008 (UTC)
Image:European states by head of state.png is done! Hoshie 18:54, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
ArmeniaEdit
Just because the decision hasn't been formalised yet it doesn't make it neutral. Maybe light orange but neutral is not a name for a country which calls Kosovo recognition illegal and say it will not recognise it. Don't you think so? --Avala 17:25, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
Your source is from 17 February -- this source from yesterday clearly shows Armenia is neutral for now. Okay? —Nightstallion (?) 17:29, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
No my source says "Armenia not going to recognize Kosovo independence 25.02.2008 14:35 GMT+04:00". I am puzzled now because two sources publish two different stories on the same day. I would like this to be resolved in civilized matter and without threats from some users though. Obviously there is some confusion going on in Armenia and we need to figure what is going on rather then to fight. I am not sure why the other user took this issue so personally as I have just followed news sources I found. --Avala 17:40, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
Oh, strange. I was just quoting the source in the English Wikipedia article -- that one's from 17 February. I'd say unless we've got clear evidence that it's officially against recognition, we should consider them neutral for now, shouldn't we? —Nightstallion (?) 18:10, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
Yeah I see that in reference it says 17/2 but it's an edit error. When you open the news article it gives 25/02. I don't know maybe putting it back to gray then since Armenia obviously doesn't have a clear diplomacy since they are able to make completely different statements to two different media companies, one from Azerbaijan one from Armenia. Maybe that is the case. They are telling Azerbaijan they are neutral so they could continue with recognizing Karabakh but they also tell Russians and domestic readers they are not recognizing. Very unprofessional if you ask me. --Avala 18:36, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
Mh. Yeah, sounds fair enough. —Nightstallion (?) 19:36, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
One more thing. I've noticed your revert wars on maps. I have seen that on Wikipedia there is an agreement to show maps in regard to countries position. So if it shows France on Europe map it shows Serbia and Kosovo as two countries but if it shows Spain it shows Serbia and Kosovo as one country. So if the map is on Kosovo it shows Kosovo as independent but if it is a map of Serbia it shows Serbia with Kosovo. We have to be careful about the thing called partial recognition and that obviously there are so many conflicted views on this and that we can't take one side - neither is Kosovo part of Serbia neither it's independent. --Avala 17:45, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
I've tried to discuss the issue with Cp6, but he won't listen -- the issue is quite obviously analogous to the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic issue, which Morocco claims as part of its territory. The SADR is only recognised by about 40 states (that's about the minimum approval Kosovo will get, as well), but it's shown on ALL OF OUR MAPS as a distinct entity -- so Kosovo should logically be given the same treatment, no? —Nightstallion (?) 18:10, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
I think neither solution is good. I am all for midsolution, compromise and that is for an example showing map of Kosovo with striped or shaded Serbia and Serbia with striped or shaded Kosovo. That would show that there is some dispute behind it and that the issue of borders is not solved. Making any other kind of map which includes only one side is not good because it will always be reverted as the other side will think it's unfair. --Avala 18:36, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
I would agree with that -- except for the fact that there's a clear precedent in the Western Sahara/SADR case... If we go with your solution, we'd also have to shade the Western Sahara *AND* Taiwan *AND* all the other territorial disputes over minor border issues, of which there are a couple dozen. I think it's the better way to use the SADR precedent in this case -- especially as Cp6 has so far been the only one who's against the update to the maps... —Nightstallion (?) 19:36, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
Actually Western Sahara is exactly using what I suggest.
Location map of Morocco on Wikipedia article
Location map of Western Sahara on Wikipedia article
--Avala 19:50, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
Yes and no -- I absolutely agree that articles which specifically treat Serbia and/or Kosovo should do it like this, but the general world maps we've got ALL show Western Sahara (and Palestine) as a separate entity due to the partial recognition of the disputed status. So I think it's okay if we do it as we've just both stated:
Maps which are specifically about Serbia or Kosovo should use the striped/shaded pattern.
Maps unrelated to the issue should show the de facto situation -- and as Kosovo is partially recognised like SADR and Palestine, that means with the borders.
Do you agree with that? —Nightstallion (?) 20:29, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
Pretty much. Though EU map will again have to have some sort of signal as EU has no common position. This is a very specific case it seems as the whole world is divided on issue. I wish those politicians could have just solved it with some kind of compromise to make our lives easier :) For an example how does EU think to start Kosovo accession if it doesn't recognize it? --Avala 20:41, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
If you want my interpretation of the issue: The Cyprus issue will -- hopefully -- be resolved rather quickly in the next two years; after that, Cyprus and Greece will have no problems recognising the realities on the ground. Slovakia and Romania don't really have a strong reason to be against the independence, as the Hungarian minorities in both countries have repeatedly promised not to make a fuss about the Kosovo precendent; the only real question is Spain, and I suspect that Zapatero might be more conciliant regarding Kosovan independence AFTER the election in early March. But we'll see. —Nightstallion (?) 20:49, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
Considering Basques have announced test referendum for late 2008 and real one for 2010, and Hungarians in Romania have asked for the same thing as Kosovo a few days ago and Cypriot Greeks have rejected unification plan not so long ago so I think the new president is too optimistic that Turkish army will pull out and that Greeks will agree on reunification this thing will probably drag for some time and the only thing I can imagine solving it (in some time though) is if EU invites both Serbia and Kosovo to make a confederation and join the union. --Avala 21:02, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
I don't think that would be a solution, as Kosovans would only accept a confederation if an independence referendum was possible after some time -- so no chance there, I suppose. I'd like to see the sources for your claims about Romania and the 2010 Basque referendum -- all I know about that is that Ibarretxe announced some non-descript referendum about the future of the País Vasco about a year ago, but still hasn't said what it'll actually be about -- some even claim that it will be his masterstroke to kill ETA, since if a majority is against independence, then ETA will have to accept the public's opinion. And the Greek Cypriots mainly rejected reunification because Papadopoulos refused to finish negotiations begun by his predecessor Klerides -- I'm pretty certain Talat and Christofias should have a solution ready by the end of 2009. But we'll see.
So, your sources for the Romanian Hungarians' claim to independence and for the 2010 referendum? ;) —Nightstallion (?) 22:15, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
No no no, It was the Basques who are doing that - [12]: "A referendum in the Basque Country regarding Basque self determination is scheduled for 25 October 2008. Ibarretxe stated he would negotiate its terms with the Spanish central government until June 2008, and would submit a possible mutually accepted plan to a binding referendum; should the negotiations fail, Ibarretxe stated he would hold a non-binding referendum on the future of the Basque Country.[2] Another referendum in 2010 would then decide the final status of the Basque Country."--Avala 23:12, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
Yes, I meant "sources for independence claim of Hungarians in Romania" and "sources for the 2010 referendum of the Basques".
Ouch, I had totally forgotten that. (It was me who added that to the article. ;)) Still, as I've said, some people claim this is a secret plan to kill ETA's political right to exist, forever. What about the Hungarians? Haven't found anything on that... —Nightstallion (?) 23:52, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
Could be. Unless they vote 'yes'. Regarding Hungarians in Romania - http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=90497 - "Leaders of the Democratic Union of the Hungarians in Romania (DUHR) stated their intention to use the Kosovo precedent in order to ask for territorial autonomy for the regions of Mures, Harghita, and Kovasna, where most of the Hungarian minority lives, the Romanian press reported Monday" 18 February 2008 --Avala 01:26, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
They'll never vote yes, trust me. I'm very sympathetic to independence movements in general, but there simply isn't a majority in the Basque Country, much less so in Navarre and the French Basque Country. Thanks for the link! Still, that's only a claim to autonomy (which they should get, if you ask me). —Nightstallion (?) 08:56, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
Yeah I wouldn't mind independence in the most developed countries because it changes nothing (well passport and capital) but I am not really for independence of places like Transnistria ie. independence should come at the moment that nobody cares and not otherwise it causes instability and no real independence (if you have 50+% unemployment it means your new country must rely on donations = it's not independent, it's just changing hands). If independence needs to be followed by three different overseeing international bodies then again it's a sign of a too early secession. If I remember correctly Serbia offered Kosovo it's own membership everywhere they wanted except for the UN. Now Kosovo doesn't get the UN and it doesn't get membership in those other European organizations either. --Avala 12:42, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
True enough, at least for now. But we'll see how the situation develops. Serbia's attachment to Kosovo is irrational and purely emotional -- economically and politically, they'd be far better off without the complicated, expensive and unruly southern province. Maybe they'll see that in a decade or two, but we can only wait and hope the situation will be resolved somehow... —Nightstallion (?) 12:47, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
Renaming imagesEdit
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correcting the conscription mapEdit
hi these countries have not conscription: (from asia: 1- Afghanestan. 2- Irag. 3- Yemen. (from Africa: 4-Tanzania 5-Ghana (from America: 6-Peru
and these countries have no enforced conscription, although the law allow this but not enforced, so we should consider their now condition and paint them blue:
1- Ethiopia(Africa) 2-Uruguay(America) 3- Chile(America) 4-Bolivia
for seeing refrence go to the: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2024.html.
I do not Know how i Correct it, please correct it. thanks
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Kosovo on mapsEdit
I've written out a small proposal on how to treat Kosovo on maps here: Image talk:Continental-Europe-map.png#Kosovo - a solution. I'd like your feedback. Thanks! Hoshie (talk) 11:13, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
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Libyan Revolt FlagEdit
Can you possibly change it to the more accurate depiction of a tricolor with bands of width, as that is the most common variant being flown, also on a side note, a majority of the makeshift flags have star and crescents, though mostly crudely drawn and sometimes just the outlines making them difficult to see in photos
Bandeira do Leal SenadoEdit
Hi!! Could you create an svg of the Flag of Leal Senado (pt:Bandeira do Leal Senado (Macau)) based on this Flags of the World - Bandeiras do Concelho de Macau?? This flag is very relevant, because it represents the old Macau, the Macau governed by the portuguese... this flag is so representative that in the handover ceremony of Macau, this flag was used to represent the portuguese Macau, instead of the Flag of the Government of Portuguese Macau. Can you help me or can you transmit this message to someone that can create this file? AdriAg (talk) 16:39, 14 March 2011 (UTC)
I'm sorry, I'm not very good at SVG editting... —Nightstallion (?) 16:08, 15 March 2011 (UTC)
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South SudanEdit
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Because I don't know how and you already done it several times, could you please be so kind to adjust this file because Lithuania has now issued a commemorative 2 euro coin of it's own. Thank you in advance.
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The Juneau Raptor Center (JRC) is a non-profit, volunteer organization that was founded in 1987. We have a dual mission: to provide treatment and rehabilitation for injured wild birds of Southeast Alaska and to provide education about wildlife to the public.
Kathy Benner and husband Tim Benner release a Bald Eagle at Eagle Beach on May 14, 2010, in Juneau, Alaska after having rehabilitated it at their home.
The JRC is staffed by almost completely by volunteers. Even our board members are volunteers! The only paid positions are the naturalists that take care of the non-releasable eagle on the top of the tram in the summer and an office, secretarial position.
All non-veterinary care (cleaning, feeding, dressing changes, ect.) are performed by volunteers. Membership and donations are used for food, veterinary services, medications, transportation, and other supplies for our work. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and tax deductible.


This oversized straight-fit coat features tonal flap pockets, wide lapels and logoed buttons. The color choice makes it very easy to style with the majority of your closet basics. Add a bit of color to your look by styling it with a pastel pink pantsuit and contrasting sneakers or ankle boots. Also available in a pretty peachy pink shade.


text:
'use strict';

import ProgramsServerController from '../controllers/ProgramsServerController';
import ProgramsPolicy from '../policies/ProgramsPolicy';

class ProgramsRouter {
	public static getInstance() {
		return this.instance || (this.instance = new this());
	}

	private static instance: ProgramsRouter;

	private constructor() {
		ProgramsPolicy.invokeRolesPolicies();
	}

	public setupRoutes = app => {
		// Programs collection routes
		app.route('/api/programs')
			.all(ProgramsPolicy.isAllowed)
			.get(ProgramsServerController.list)
			.post(ProgramsServerController.create);

		// Single program routes
		app.route('/api/programs/:programId')
			.all(ProgramsPolicy.isAllowed)
			.get(ProgramsServerController.read)
			.put(ProgramsServerController.update)
			.delete(ProgramsServerController.delete);

		app.route('/api/myadmin/programs')
			.all(ProgramsPolicy.isAllowed)
			.get(ProgramsServerController.getMyAdminPrograms);

		//
		// get lists of users
		//
		app.route('/api/programs/members/:programId').get(ProgramsServerController.listMembers);
		app.route('/api/programs/requests/:programId')
			.all(ProgramsPolicy.isAllowed)
			.get(ProgramsServerController.listRequests);

		//
		// modify users
		//
		app.route('/api/programs/requests/confirm/:programId/:userId')
			.all(ProgramsPolicy.isAllowed)
			.get(ProgramsServerController.confirmMember);
		app.route('/api/programs/requests/deny/:programId/:userId')
			.all(ProgramsPolicy.isAllowed)
			.get(ProgramsServerController.denyMember);

		app.route('/api/new/program').get(ProgramsServerController.new);

		app.route('/api/request/program/:programId').get(ProgramsServerController.request);

		//
		// upload logo
		//
		app.route('/api/upload/logo/program/:programId')
			.all(ProgramsPolicy.isAllowed)
			.post(ProgramsServerController.logo);

		// Finish by binding the program middleware
		app.param('programId', ProgramsServerController.programByID);
	};
}

export default ProgramsRouter.getInstance();

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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Helen Dorothy Armour
January 3, 1931 - October 12, 2020
Helen Dorothy (Jensen) Armour, 89, of Grand Island, died Monday, October 12, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society- Grand Island Village following a battle with cancer. A Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, October 17th at 3 pm at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo will officiate. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. All CDC recommendations will be followed and face coverings are required. Live streaming of the service will be available on the All Faiths Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials are designated to the American Cancer Society. Born on January 3, 1931, Helen was the youngest of fourteen children of Jens Anton Jensen and Christina (Larsen) Jensen. She was raised in Dannebrog and received her education in the Dannebrog school system, graduating in 1948. She was a telephone operator from 1948-1956. Helen also kept books for her father-in-law's company, Armour Construction, on and off for years. She began working at Dreisbach's in 1962 and became known for her coleslaw. Helen retired in 2001, after working at Dreisbach's for almost 40 years. Helen and Eugene Armour were married on July 25, 1957. They raised eight children together and lived in the same home in Grand Island beginning in 1960. Many memories were made, games were played, and a lot of laughs were shared. Helen was the matriarch with a great sense of humor and she was able to get along with everyone. Eugene died in 1995. In addition, Helen is preceded in death by her parents, 12 siblings, daughter Cherial Foxall, step-son, Mike Armour, and grandsons, Christopher Peterson and Aaron Green. Helen is survived by a brother, George Jensen of Minden; brother-in-law, Elgie Armour of Huntington Beach, CA. The following children: Mitch Armour of Grand Island, Ken (Rayna) Armour of Hilo, HI, Tom (Sue) Armour of Las Vegas, NV, Carol Ward of Evans, CO, Karen (Lou Schmitt) Neppl of Grand Island, John (Denise) Armour of Greeley, CO, and Mary Armour of Grand Island. She is also survived by two step-daughters, Cindy Spencer and Christine Hamlett, both of Minnesota; 17 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-granddaughter.
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Former Santa still spreading message of love, joy, hope
For 18 Christmas seasons, from 1975 until 1993, Rev. Eric Sizemore donned a red suit, a beard, and a stocking cap.
And while the 160ish-pound, dark-haired, 36-year-old preacher didn't then look much like the jolly, old elf, he had the same infectious grin and hope-filled spirit.
On Sunday mornings – then and now – Rev. Sizemore preaches a message of love, hope, and goodwill to all. But for those 18 holiday seasons, on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons he'd also share a similar message, albeit with a slightly different crowd.
The children, adults, and pets who piled onto his lap to tell him their Christmas wishes didn't know he was also the pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. But they surely felt the love and joy he radiated as the new Macon Mall's Santa Claus.
What started out as a way to earn a little extra cash to pay for seminary became a natural extension of his role as pastor, he said.
Back in 1975, Rev. Sizemore was a seminary student struggling to get by. His wife, Carol, worked six days a week at a downtown Macon dress shop while he attended classes at Emory University's Candler School of Theology and substitute taught in the Bibb County school system.
Needing to supplement his family's income, he answered an ad in the Macon Telegraph and soon became the Macon Mall's Santa Claus.
"We were doing everything we could to make ends meet," he said. "I substitute taught, I solicited for the city directory, and then I saw in the paper an ad for seasonal work. I went and applied for it and they hired me!"
The churches he served always gave the green light for Rev. Sizemore to put on his red Santa suit. While he tried to never promise a child anything, he did try to spread messages of hope and joy.
"To see the thrill of hope in their eyes … it was really worth it," he said. "We live in a very jaded world today, and kids don't seem to have enough fantasy in their lives. I think there's a need for fantasy and wonder in little children, and I was pleased to be able to contribute to their happiness."
The sacrifices he and his family made for him to attend seminary and become a pastor were numerous, but many of his fellow classmates had similar stories, said Rev. Sizemore, who retired in 2006 but still serves Rochelle and Pitts United Methodist Churches.
"It was a struggle, but it was worth it," he said of the early mornings, long drives to Atlanta, late nights, and odd jobs. "When God puts a call on you, you have to respond to it."
And although he may not wear the red suit anymore, Rev. Sizemore, 80, still has an important Christmas message to share.
"I really want Advent to be a season of hope. There is hope. We have hope in Christ Jesus," he said. "We need to look beyond the façade and the glitter and glamour of Christmas to know that God has come in the flesh and that's to whom we should be paying more attention to than the trappings of Christmas."


Westfield: What about the character of Stephen Strange appeals to you?
Mark Waid: That he's a thinker. A learner. A man who's dedicated his life to personal betterment, only to have had to start again at the bottom more than once and rebuild himself.
-- Westfield comics blog interview.
They'd gone to save one of their own, the Billy Kaplan of that time, from the mark he'd taken.
They and he met its bestower- Doctor Doom, Valeria Richards.
They all lay under her power, all of them except Isaac Newton's Mindful One.
That one's master haltingly told him what to do.
He obeyed, breaking off a piece of himself.
The effects of channeling his Mark of Sorrow to help defeat the Author of the Word of God were telling on him.
Doctor Strange and most of the other Sorcerers Supreme from across time that he'd fought alongside were by his side.
Isaac Newton advised finding the person with whom Billy'd dealt to get the mark.
Strange asked Billy who that was.
Billy flashed back, flashed forward, to the circumstances of the deal.
Doctor Strange and the others Merlin'd recruited from across time to fight the power of that book (plus Howard the Duck, who'd been pulled in while helping the Sorcerers and the Avengers out in Central Park) escaped it.
On the back of origami folded from a page, they flew to meet the book's Author and the others of their number- Yao (the young Ancient One) in the grip of the Author's hand, and Isaac Newton in the grip of the Author's power.
" Foolish Earth-meats. Your little dragon amuses, but you have no real power here. "
The Author of the Word of God arrived in Central Park.
He came to Isaac Newton, who'd been using that power.
He came to those who'd been fighting Newton- Doctor Strange, some other Sorcerers Supreme from across time, and the Avengers.
The Sorcerers Supreme whom he met weren't all of the ones Merlin'd gathered against the previous user(s) of the Author's work.
Two of them, the Conjuror and Yao (the young Ancient One), were at Night Nurse's.
They and she'd been stunned by a lesser manifestation- a servant of the Author's, in the body of the Conjuror's brother (who'd been one of the few parts of the Word-using gestalt Newton'd taken the power from that'd survived).
Isaac Newton saw his opportunity.
His enemy, the Forgotten, was preparing to devour the other Sorcerers Supreme Merlin'd gathered against them.
Newton raised his voice to the Forgotten, spoke the word that they and now he knew.
The Forgotten was blasted into their component magicians, defeated and mostly dead.
Newton went for one of them.
" Newton! " Doctor Strange yelled after him.
" You knew of the Forgotten's magic? "
Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme #6 was a CYOA.
It had a definite ending.
It opened on the way to that ending.
It opened on an ending.
I loved Jae Lee and Paul Jenkins' Sentry miniseries. Jeff Parker's Age of the Sentry is a piece of joy. Bendis was able to get some really good stuff involving the Sentry in his Avengers run (notably in the Wedding special, and Bob and Norman's heart to heart before getting Five Guys). That said, there has been some rot. The Jenkins/Romita Jr sequel is confusing rubbish and Bendis's use of Sentry in Siege is pretty dreadful.
However, once I saw that he was appearing in Doctor Strange (382-385) I was all up ons.
The general story is that Strange has lost Sorcerer Supreme-ship to Loki. He is miffed and vows to get his title, his cloak and his house back. He challenges Loki, and in the contest, Loki accidentally kill's Strange's dog (Bats). At this point, Strange decides he needs more firepower, and calls on an old friend. Up a mountain.


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930 metres of nightlife & entertainment
Not even one kilometre in length, and yet rich in contrast: the Reeperbahn is bright and shrill, vibrant and down-to-earth – and so much more than just "the sinful mile". A hotspot for live music and famous for its party atmosphere, the legendary entertainment district in the heart of St Pauli is always worth a visit, offering anything from glamorous shows to colourful musicals.
The bright flashing lights can be seen from a distance, the music is pumping, and the streets are filled with banter. Anything goes on the Reeperbahn, where night after night thousands of people of all ages, origins and music preferences can be seen cavorting down the road. "Reeperbahn" actually means ropewalk: back in the old days, this was the place where ropes for sailing ships were made. Today, people from different social backgrounds live here side by side – and are joined by over 100,000 tourists every year. This is where local heroes parade, where stag nights are celebrated, and where young bands conquer the stages of the many live clubs. Party people and table dancers, locals and tourists are drawn to the unique atmosphere of this street and its hinterlands. Lined with a plethora of clubs, bars, pubs, shops, musical theatres and other live venues, the Reeperbahn offers a hugely diverse programme alongside must-see locations and great live music from various genres.
Pure nightlife: from cocktails to club culture
The atmosphere on and around the Reeperbahn is electrifying. During the day, the neon signs, fluorescent tubes and colourfully adorned club entrances give you an idea of what to expect once night falls. Clubs such as the Moondoo and the Mojo Club provide new, unique music experiences for party people and concert-goers, and live venues such as the Docks and the Prinzenbar feature both world stars and promising newcomers. International and local DJs make the venues around the Reeperbahn reverberate with their beats, creating an unparalleled atmosphere until the early morning hours. And all those who can do with a bit of refreshment can always have a nice drink or a tasty snack in one of the countless restaurants, quaint football pubs and hip cocktail bars.
The "sinful mile" in all its facets
Music in your ears: for some people, this doesn't necessarily include sounds. It can also be the refreshing, unique encounters that can be experienced in all different shades on and around the Reeperbahn – e.g. at one of the strip bars, burlesque shows, erotic cabarets or the world-famous Herbertstrasse, where women and individuals under the age of 18 are not allowed. In the "Safari", now the only erotic cabaret in St Pauli, the actors actually strip in the course of their performance. And when passing other naughty locations, such as the "Ritze", it is highly likely that you will be addressed by a member of staff outside the building. This can often be an elderly gentleman, who will praise the relevant show and entertain the passing crowds – an old Reeperbahn tradition. Visitors to the Reeperbahn can also browse around the many erotic and lingerie shops and perhaps treat themselves to a souvenir of a special kind.
Legends of music history: the Beatles in Hamburg
In St Pauli, club culture and live music have a long tradition – and are full of stories and legends. Take the Beatles, for instance. In the early 1960s, these four lads from Liverpool got their first gigs in a live music club near the Reeperbahn and soon kicked off their world career. Today, fans can still follow in the footsteps of the Fab Four, as traces of the Beatles can be found in many places, among them the Jägerpassage, the Gretel & Alfons, and the Kaiserkeller. And at the end of the "sinful mile", the Beatles Platz awaits you with silhouette-like statues reminiscent of these talented musicians from Liverpool. Many of the venues where the Beatles performed in the 1960s are still part of St Pauli's vibrant music and club culture today and continue to inspire audiences with their unique live atmosphere.
Each year in September, the Reeperbahn Festival attracts thousands of fans of live music as well as countless trade visitors from the music industry. During the four-day programme, more than 600 concerts take place at over 90 festival locations on and around the Reeperbahn. Newcomers and established artists rock the city, and often enough you can experience new talent on their path to an international career.
Bottle ban on the Reeperbahn: Between Friday night from 10 o'clock to Monday morning at 6 o'clock as well as on the night before and after public holidays, it is prohibited to carry and/or sell glass bottles within the area to the right and left of the Reeperbahn. This is to prevent bottles from being used as potential weapons. Anyone who doesn't abide by this regulation may have to pay a fine of up to €5,000. So don't be surprised if even beer is sold in plastic bottles at the kiosks and at the petrol stations.
Due to events in the recent past, the City of Hamburg has decided to enforce a general weapon ban for the Reeperbahn area. The zone to which this ban applies is indicated by yellow signposts with unambiguous symbols. So we would suggest that you leave your Swiss army knife at home or in your hotel.
Everywhere in the world, where there is a crowd, there will be pickpockets. This is no different on the Reeperbahn, so make sure to keep your handbag closed and your purse tucked away neatly.
When in a club, bar or pub on the Reeperbahn, make sure to stick with drinks from the drinks menu. This will prevent potential misunderstandings and will make it easier to settle the bill later.
If you feel that staff on the street are being a bit too pushy, a friendly "No thanks!" usually suffices. After all, they are only doing their job.
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You should see this Sights in Hamburg
A short holiday in Hamburg also means sightseeing in Hamburg. Whether the Elbe Philharmonic, Landungsbrücken or Hamburg City Hall - they and many other sights are simply part of a trip to Hamburg. The easiest way to explore Hamburg's sights is on a sightseeing tour with the striking double-decker buses.
Sights in Hamburg
CITY AREA PORTRAIT St. Pauli, the Harbour & the Reeperbahn
At Hamburg's city coast, the Elbe and the harbour, you can just sit down and watch as ships, ferries and tugs pass by and enjoy the strong sea breeze. A few hundred meters away you can experience Hamburg's world-famous "sinful mile" – the Reeperbahn.
St. Pauli, the Harbour & the Reeperbahn
The famous police station on the Reeperbahn with a long history. Davidwache
Hamburg's best known police station is the best example of St. Pauli's lived tolerance: the Davidwache Hamburg. Here police officers and prostitutes stand side by side.
Davidwache
Keep out! Herbertstraße
It is probably one of the most famous side streets of the Hamburg district on the Reeperbahn: Herbertstraße. Herbertstraße can be clearly recognized by the barricades that are supposed to block the view of the alley.
Herbertstraße
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Weird, quirky, beautiful! Schmidt's TIVOLI
The Schmidts Tivoli at Spielbudenplatz in Hamburg presents crazy revues and skilful music theatre.
Schmidt's TIVOLI
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Sorry the bow is a little blurry. I wanted something nice and bright as his eyesight isn't what it used to be so I put together this wreath with bright colored ornaments, a mitten printed bow and a plushy reindeer ornament hanging in the center. I really love the way this turned out and I'm sure he'll get a kick out of it. That and the homemade chocolate chip cookies my sister is making for him!
This is the back wall of my family room with the fresh pine wreath I made at Beautiful Blooms by Jen a week ago. LOVE that smell!
If you click on the picture of the tree, you'll see a larger version...hopefully you can see just how tightly packed those ornaments are! I need to stop buying new ones - there is just no room!
The rest of the living room is primarily red, green and gold with a few angels and the nativity. The family room is all white, red, snowmen and cardinals...outdoorsy. It all came together after a week and I'm glad it's up now for awhile!
I will be back Tuesday with another wreath to share - this time one I created using deco mesh! Stay tuned!


The current report presents a picture of the condition of the environment and natural resources in Uganda. It is divided into five sections. Section 1 introduces the country overview and background. Section 2 deals with the state of the environment and trends under five themes of atmospheric, terrestrial, aquatic, cross-sectoral resources, and important linkages between environment and poverty, health and the potential value of ecosystems services. Section 3 covers emerging challenges which include among others: food security and climate change. In addition, the section covers an outlook based on the possible scenarios for Uganda's environment and natural resources, ecosystems and human wellbeing, in line with the national long term planning perspectives of the Vision 2025. Section 4 gives the conclusions and policy options for action and section five are annexes. It is clear from the information contained in this report that the state of our environment will determine the level of our prosperity now and for future generations. Over-exploitation of our natural resources is increasingly leading to environmental degradation and contributing to reduced ecosystem services and disasters. Reduced ecosystem services in turn contribute to poverty. As we strive to address social equity and economic development in the years to come, our awareness and ability to improve the state of the environment and secure environmental sustainability will shape our future.


JODI celebrated its 10th anniversary at the 8th International JODI-Oil Conference, Beijing China, 10-11 October 2011.
The Conference is a regular forum for interaction between the 7 JODI organisations and other stakeholders in the initiative. Critical feedback from users and the exchange of views that such events encourage are essential elements of the Initiative's development cycle and feed into JODI organisations' plans for its further enhancement.
The 8th International JODI Conference assessed progress registered since June 2009 (7th JODI Oil Conference) and benefited from critical feedback and suggestions for improvement from JODI data users.


The Industrial Placement Course is a unique opportunity for you as a company to make contact with our students during their education. The course makes the students better prepared for their future work life, which is beneficial both for them and for you as a potential future employer.
To give our students a clear connection between theory and practice we have created the Industrial Placement Course (IPC). In this course the student has between five and seven weeks' internship in a company or another organization. The purpose is to give the student an understanding of future work tasks and how these are related to his or her own education. You can find a brochure about IPC here .
Why is the IPC good for you as a company?
Through the IPC you can get to know a student during a longer period and introduce her or him in your company. The internship period may become the starting point for continued cooperation through for example projects and the final thesis. When the student has finished her or his education, you have the chance to employ an engineer whom you already know and who is also familiar with your business.
Participate in and contribute with knowledge to an ongoing project.
Conduct a study of an ongoing production process.
Try out a number of different practical tasks with relevance for their education.
Contribute with skills development in the company based on the student's earlier courses and experiences.
The student and the employer together set up suitable work tasks for the internship based on current needs and possibilities. The tasks must relate to the courses that the student have taken earlier during his or her education. You can find guidelines for what competences the students are expected to have and what courses they should have taken before the internship in our education plans, which are divided by programme and profile.
What role do you as an employer have?
provide a physical work place.
offer a few weeks' relevant, stimulating and developmental work tasks.
give necessary introduction and information around for example safety and working conditions.
provide a mentor who can be a support during the internship.
The mentor is usually also the person in contact with the School of Engineering. He or she should be able to have regular contact with the student and should be well informed in the student's work tasks.
For larger assignments you may consider receiving a group of students instead of one single student. This is up to you as employer to decide.
The student is responsible for the realization of the internship, i.e. to find an employer and to carry out the work within the given time frames. In addition to the mentor at the company, the student also has a contact person at the School of Engineering for support.
Where can the IPC be conducted?
There is no geographical limit for the choice of employer. The internship can be carried out in any part of Sweden as well as abroad. Normally, no financial compensation is provided for travel, living etc.
On Jobbportalen you may place adverts on internships, summer jobs, theses etc. that are aimed at our students.
You create your adverts here.


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The Future is Bright for Africa's Solar Startups
This article was updated on January 5, 2017 to include findings on how emerging economies are playing a role in driving solar energy prices down.
On a continent where seven in ten people lack access to power, the search for reliable energy sources is a pressing mission. In Africa, those who can afford electricity pay about 66 times more as those in the United Kingdom, and yet solid biomasses like charcoal and fuel wood are by far the most used source of energy in sub-Saharan Africa.
Rising electricity costs have led to intermittent blackouts and the use of solid fuels contributes to a significant number of deaths per year through pollution and fire. A lack of electricity means more than a lack of light. It means food cannot be dependably refrigerated, that families must breathe in harmful fumes like those from kerosene lamps, and countries' GDPs are at a disadvantage for growth.
In response to this crisis, Africa is in the midst of what has been termed a "solar revolution." Solar power companies are able to reach off-grid areas in rural villages and in many cases are cheaper than a connection to the national grid. The solar revolution has inspired a host of companies to begin offering different solar power options based on the needs of specific communities.
Mobile solar technology makes electricity accessible in the most remote places, but the threat of theft or damage must also be taken into account.
The Solar Turtle developed by Ugesi Gold, a South African-based renewable energy business, is one of the most mobile solar options. The company conceived the Solar Turtle in early 2016 to provide electricity to an off-grid primary school in Palm Ridge, Gauteng. The Solar Turtle is a set of solar panels carried on a truck within a shipping container, providing the panels security from theft at night when they can tuck back into the container. One of the objectives of Ugesi Gold is the empowerment of women, and the container also has space for a women-owned kiosk that gives students the opportunity to charge their cell phones and mobile devices and sells battery packs that allow students to bring power home with them.
Africa GreenTec, a German company, promotes a similar sustainable solar model in Mali. Its solar container can be easily set up and dismantled in case of storms. GreenTec currently operates four sites in Mali and is funding its fifth.
Oolu Solar, a West African-based company, markets itself to individual households. With an in-home solar system of three lights and two USB plugs powered by a battery with a six-hour charge, Oolu provides households with electricity for a monthly cost that is much lower compared to the national grid service. This distribution model is particularly useful in that customers can pay their subscription fee through their mobile phones.
Like Oolu, M-KOPA Solar is a Kenyan company whose solar-powered products are geared toward households. The rent-to-own home system comprises a digital TV, rechargeable radio, a USB port, a flashlight, and a solar panel, and a control unit. The subscribers start with a 35-dollar deposit and then 365 daily payments of $0.43 through a mobile money system, at which point the subscriber owns the entire system.
In a very different approach to solar power, Morocco launched the first phase of what will become the largest solar power facility in the world. The Noor plant already covers thousands of acres of the Sahara Desert and generates up to 160 megawatts of power. Morocco currently uses imported sources for 97 percent of its energy. When it is completed, the Noor facility will provide more than a million Moroccans with renewable energy, greatly decreasing Morocco's reliance on energy imports.
Africa may eventually lead the world in renewable energy; as it is, the continent is currently progressing from only intermittent electricity to green energy sources, while the rest of the world has long relied on fossil fuels to generate power. Solar energy still accounts for less than 1 percent of Africa's generated power, but its ability to access off-grid communities makes it one of the most attractive options moving forward.
Emerging Markets: Trailblazing the Solar Revolution
Energy experts have long predicted an inevitable shift from fossil fuels to clean energy. The shift is happening faster than anyone thought it would, particularly in the solar energy sector. Solar power has become one of the most affordable energy sources. As noted in a recent article, an unexpected market is leading the way in the shift to solar: emerging economies. Why? Providing electricity via solar, for example, doesn't always require expensive, centralized infrastructure. A solar panel on the roof can provide enough electricity for the basics.
Countries located on or near the equator get the most sun. They're where three-quarters of the world's population lives and where electricity is most lacking. The International Energy Agency estimated that 1.2 billion people did not have access to electricity in 2016. With access to solar energy, how quickly will that figure drop? It's already down 15 million from 2015. Additionally, in 2015, countries in emerging economies invested a collective $154.1 billion in renewable energy, while the 35 member nations of the OECD invested $153.7 billion. Given the difference in GDP between these groups, the proximity of how much they invested in renewables is striking, and says a lot about what's to come.
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Information on our summertime 2010 release of TurboLaw Time and Billing!
The anticipated announcement of the release of TurboLaw Time and Billing 1.17.
We are very pleased to announce the launch of our new website! We've completely re-designed our site to make it more accessible and more helpful to our customers. In addition, the new website features our new product – TurboLaw Time and Billing – which is now available. We hope you like it!
TurboLaw – Criminal Law (for Massachusetts) is now available. If you have our General Practitioner's Suite (which almost everyone does), the next time you check for updates in TurboLaw, you'll automatically receive Criminal Law.


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Thom Browne's Manhattan Aeire
"Nothing is worse than a home that is too perfect and done. You have to live in it," fashion designer Thom Brown deadpans, even though his New York City apartment, in a lovingly preserved 1930s building, is the very model of perfect and done.
Browne grew up in an archetypal Colonial house in Allentown, Pennsylvania, smack in the middle of seven brothers and sisters, all of whom were athletic. (His own sport was swimming.) He is the only artist in the bunch; the rest are doctors and lawyers. At first he wanted to be an actor, so he moved to Los Angeles. "I was horrible," he says laughing. He came to New York in 1997, got a job working in sales for Giorgio Armani, and was eventually tapped by Ralph Lauren to design clothes for Club Monaco, which Lauren's company had recently purchased. But Brown soon started getting noticed for his own very particular style: a vision of abbreviated tailoring and twisted classic haberdashery so youthful and dependent on a trim, fit form that one suspects it has its roots in Thom Browne's school days.
When it comes to his home furnishings, that same rigor, that same commitment to witty traditionalism, is everywhere apparent. "I won't buy something unless it's exactly what I want. I don't buy things just to 'get it done,'" Browne explains, adding that architectural designer David Biscaye, a good friend, helped him track down many examples of the signed mid-century furniture he is so partial to, such as the living room's Jacques Adnet chairs and cocktail table.
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Q: How to add a "&" sign if more than one error in the header function My situation:
I'm making a PHP contact form and I want my contact form to show the specific input textareas that are empty. For example, a person who uses my contact form had written a message and the subject line but not their email address and the reCAPTCHA is wrong. I want to show the person who uses it why the email couldn't be sent by specifically telling them what went wrong. I thought of using the $_GET method on the contact page. For example: http://example.com/contact?email=empty&recaptcha=incorrect
My problem:
When I was creating the contact form, I noticed that I will always have the & sign in the header function of php. I want the header function in my process page to not include the & sign if there is one incorrect thing. For example: http://example.com/contact?email=empty&

A: You would be better off building an array and then using http_build_query to put it into a query string for you. This has the neat effect of also escaping the necessary characters.

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Q: C # language Console App I'm trying to output my data to console screen and to a text file. I'm a bit stuck and was hoping someone can help. I have had some help with the Main() to parse my file and set me up with a Class to guide me through, but still not sure how to get the info to the screen and into a text file. My code is below.
namespace ConsoleApp1
{

class Program
{
    static void Main(string[] args)
    {

    }

    void Main()
    {
        var lines = ReadFile();

        lines.ToList().ForEach(Console.WriteLine);
    }

    IEnumerable<Line> ReadFile()
    {
        using (var reader = new StreamReader(File.OpenRead(@"C:List.txt")))
        {
            const string directoryPrefix = " Directory of ";
            Regex splittingRegex = new Regex(@"\s+", RegexOptions.Compiled);
            string directory = null;
            string line;

            while ((line = reader.ReadLine()) != null)
            {
                line = line.TrimEnd();
                if (line.StartsWith(directoryPrefix))
                {
                    directory = line.Substring(directoryPrefix.Length);
                    continue;
                }

                var lineParts = splittingRegex.Split(line, 6);
                yield return new Line { Date = lineParts[0], Time = lineParts[1], Period = lineParts[2], Bytes = lineParts[3], User = lineParts[4], Filename = Path.Combine(directory, lineParts[5]) };
            }
        }
    }

    class Line
    {
        private string date;
        private string time;
        private string period;
        private string bytes;
        private string user;
        private string filename;

        public string Date { get { return date; } set { date = value; } }
        public string Time { get { return time; } set { time = value; } }
        public string Period { get { return period; } set { period = value; } }
        public string Bytes { get { return bytes; } set { bytes = value; } }
        public string User { get { return user; } set { user = value; } }
        public string Filename { get { return filename; } set { filename = value; } }
    }
}

}

A: Just change the Main() method to this:
    private void Main()
    {
        var lines = ReadFile().Select(l => l.ToString()).ToList();

        // The short way, do them after each other
        lines.ForEach(Console.WriteLine);
        File.WriteAllLines(@"C:\Users\Public\TestFolder\WriteLines.txt", lines);
    }

And override the ToString() Method in the Line class.
private class Line
{
    public string Date { get; set; }
    public string Time { get; set; }
    public string Period { get; set; }
    public string Bytes { get; set; }
    public string User { get; set; }
    public string Filename { get; set; }

    public override string ToString()
    {
        // Just an example, you could create an other implementation
        return string.Format("Filename: {0} -  Date: {1}", Filename, Date);
    }
}

A: You're not doing anything when you output each line.  You should do this:
lines.ToList().ForEach(l => Console.WriteLine(l.User));

A: You could use the EchoStream from this open source project: http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/3922/EchoStream-An-Echo-Tee-Stream-for-NET


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Хорев Борис Сергеевич ( — ) — экономико-географ, экономист, урбанист, демограф, доктор географических наук (1972), профессор (1978), почетный профессор МГУ. Главный научный сотрудник экономического факультета МГУ. Член Государственной экспертной комиссии Госплана РСФСР (затем Минэкономики РФ). Член Центрального Комитета РКРП.

Руководитель Научно-аналитического центра региональных социально-экономических и демографических исследований и прогнозирования (НАЦ-Регион). Вице-президент федерации «Природопользование». Председатель Президиума общественной организации «Лига борьбы с депопуляцией» (с 2000 г.).

Действительный член Академии социальных наук (1994), Петровской академии наук и искусств (1995), Российской народной академии (1999).

Биография
Борис Сергеевич Хорев родился 12 июня 1932 года в г. Логойске, Минской области.

В 1950—1955 гг. — обучение на географическом факультете МГУ.

В 1961 г. — защита кандидатской диссертации на тему «Экономико-географическая характеристика Горьковской области».

В 1965 г. — окончил Высшие экономические курсы при Госплане СССР.

В 1966 г. — работа в Центре по изучению проблем народонаселения.

В 1971 г. — защита докторской диссертации на тему «Единая система расселения и развитие городов».

Вклад в науку
Ученый внес большой вклад в развитие отечественной географии населения и демографической науки. Будучи экспертом Госплана РСФСР (затем Минэкономики РФ), Борис Сергеевич возглавлял борьбу специалистов против выделения неперспективных селений (ряд публикаций и записок), участвовал в экспертизе проектов переброски стока северных и сибирских рек на юг и других непопулярных проектов (по Катунскому, Ржевскому гидроузлам). Был активным участником общественного экологического движения в период его становления, одним из создателей Экологического Союза СССР.

Б. С. Хорев смог объединить большую часть крупных экономико-географов в Совете по территориальной организации общества при Президиуме Географического общества СССР (ныне Русского Географического Общества). Под руководством ученого было защищено более 40 кандидатских диссертаций, а также при его участии подготовлено 10 докторских диссертаций.

Он создал и прочитал на экономическом факультете МГУ курсы лекций по демографии «Проблемы расселения и урбанизации», «Миграциология» (в соавторстве), курс «Проблемы расселения и поселений» для курсов ООН по демографии, курс «Экономическая и социальная география мира (общий обзор)» в Международном коммерческом университете в Московском институте молодежи, в СПбГУ читал курс «Этническая география России». Читал лекции в университетах Берлина, Хошимина, Варшавы, Праги, Бухареста.

В последние годы им были разработаны и прочитаны большие курсы лекций «Экономическая и социальная география мира» в Международном коммерческом университете и Институте молодежи.

Политическая деятельность
Осенью 1991 года участвовал в создании Российской коммунистической рабочей партии. Избирался в Центральный Комитет партии, являлся председателем его Социально-экономической комиссии. Состоял в обществе «Российские ученые социалистической ориентации», избирался членом Президиума Центрального Совета общества.

Основные труды
Борис Сергеевич опубликовал более 500 научных работ, основные из которых:

 Волго-Вятский район: Экономико-географическая характеристика. — М., 1961.
 Горьковская область: (Природа, население, хозяйство). — Горький: Горьковское кн. изд-во, 1964. — 240 с.
  (в пер.)
 Проблемы городов: (Урбанизация и единая система расселения в СССР). — М.: Мысль, 1975.
 Проблемы изучения миграции населения. — М.: Мысль, 1978.
 Территориальная организация общества. М., 1981.
 Житель села — работник города. — М.: Финансы и статистика, 1982.
 Население страны: географические и демографические аспекты. — М.: Знание, 1986.
 Региональная политика в СССР : (Экон.-геогр. подход). — М.: Мысль, 1989.
 Мировой урбанизм на переломе. — М.: Изд-во МГУ, 1992.
 Общие и региональные особенности демографических процессов в современной России. — СПб.: Ассоц. «Гуманит. знания», 1994.
 Население и кризисы. М., 1995—2000.
 Сравнительный анализ социально-экономического и демографического развития стран мира и России для оценки условий инвестирования. Науч.-аналит. центр регион. соц.-экон., демогр. и геополит. исслед. и прогнозирования. — М.: СИМС Слово, 1999.
 Экономическая и социальная география мира: Учебник. — М.: Гардарики, 2000.

Литература
 Хорев Борис Сергеевич: К 70-летию со дня рождения. — М., 2002. — 48 с.
  (в пер.)

Ссылки
 Демоскоп. Памяти ученого
 Кафедра народонаселения экономического факультета МГУ
 Книги автора
 Памяти ученого
 Статьи ученого
 Электронная библиотека политической литературы

Выпускники кафедры экономической и социальной географии России географического факультета МГУ
Преподаватели экономического факультета МГУ
Географы СССР
Географы России
Доктора географических наук
Персоналии:Экономическая география
Члены РКРП
Авторы учебников географии

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