A small unidentified creature slammed itself into the middle of my windshield on Friday night, surely (hopefully) dying on impact as we traveled through Chelan in coal-black darkness, headed toward the Methow Valley. It happened so entirely without warning that my only reaction was to gasp sharply through clenched teeth and grip the steering wheel tighter to keep us in a straight line at 60 mph, unable to visually process what I'd seen until a second or two later.
We never did figure out what it was. Rabbit? Owl? Its trajectory continued away from the windshield as immediately as it had materialized, seemingly out of thin air. A split-second of tawny-brown underbelly and that sickening WHAM that only those unfortunate enough to have experienced the impact of a car against a blunt object at high speeds will know. And then, nothing.
Sara's eyes were as wide as mine as we yelled into the darkness a moment later, realizing what had happened. I slowed and pulled off to the shoulder, disbelieving the complete lack of damage to the glass, or sign of trauma.
The word chupacabra started to come out of Sara's nervous grin, but I stopped her. My heart was slam-dancing against my ribcage, and it was DARK outside. No mast lights, no moonlight, just an empty two-lane highway pointing us in the direction of Twisp. That was not a word I wanted to hear.
We made it to the hostel by dinner time. No one was home save for two slumbering dogs. The manager was absent and not answering his phone, but the doors were unlocked and the lights were on so we put our bags in the bunk room and made ourselves at home.
Chopping vegetables and sipping IPA from mason jars, we shrugged off the stress of the week, the long drive, and the small creature suicide by cooking a beautiful candlelit meal in the hostel's cozy kitchen.
In honor of Shabbat, we lit candles honoring Jesus and the Virgen de Guadelupe. In honor of our grumbling stomachs, we ate garlic and rosemary-marinated lamb chops.
Friday night in the Methow turned out to be the opposite of what we had imagined. By the time we had pulled on boots and jackets to go see what kind of trouble we could stir up at the townie watering hole, our cheeks glowing with a Malbec flush, the barstools at the Old Schoolhouse Brewery were already stacked upside down and the barkeep was vacuuming the floor. The fake saloon known as Three-Finger Jack's was completely dark.
We trudged back to the hostel, curled into bunks, and fell asleep with our books.
Morning came and we set out for an adventure in white. Paul, the hostel manager who we finally met at breakfast, directed us to Mazama, the next town 12 miles down the highway. There, he promised, we could gather the best supplies and information on where to explore in our snowshoes without offending the singlet-clad nordic skiers or being run over by a snowmobiler.
The blushing young cashier at the Mazama Store gave us vague, fumbling directions in a barely audible lilt, running his finger across the dashed and colored lines of the trail map as if he hoped this might divine the answers. We thanked him for his help and left, wondering where all the sturdy, topographically-inclined mountain men were hiding.
Deciding on a trail, we planned to link up with a high bluff that would look over the valley. After ten minutes on the multipurpose track (snowmobiles to the right, skiers to the left, shoers to the..?), we realized the suggestions we'd been given would not yield any high bluffs or scenic overlooks. Undeterred, we picked out the tallest outcropping atop the 1,000 foot hillside next to us. It rose above the scrappiest pines boasting lopsided branches into a piercing sky of cerulean, promising a summit with all the grandeur of Pride Rock (yes, that one).
This would be our revised destination. All we had to do was climb up several talus slopes, traverse east along a ridgeline and possibly scramble up some gullies. This is a much better decision, we told each other.
Our ascent was something other than graceful as we post-holed and cursed and sweated up the mountainside. We're making such good decisions! we shouted, falling again and again into the snow, scraping the teeth of our snowshoes against granite.
Resting at the snowy base of a crag split by haphazard cracks and covered in Jarritos orange lichen and fuzzy moss buds looking like horribly lost sea anemones, we turned our faces to the sun like chlorophyll-starved annuals. The rays drenched us in vitamin D and a silent, all-encompassing warmth.
Eventually common sense crept back into our sun-starved brains, and we decided to turn back rather than pursue the increasingly slushy and unpacked slope any further. Further details have herein been omitted for the sake of my mother.
That night, we drove into Twisp in search of dinner with the hostel's only other guest, Rick, a backcountry guide from Colorado. Over pints of cider and Irish red, we found ourselves in strangely deep and open conversation about life stories and relationships and patience.
Hard to argue with a seven-years-happily-married man who's very much in love with his wife and his job.
Be patient, take time. Do what you love without fear. Dead-head the hellebores. Eat the oyster. These lessons keep reappearing, and I'm listening. The only part of forever that we can experience, Krista Bremer reminds us, is this moment. So I'm learning to let go of the need to direct the future and the forever, and instead I'm doing my damnedest to focus on the pieces that I can.
In the morning, Rick left before dawn so that he could turn 33-years-old while flying back down to earth from a mountaintop on his snowboard. We left a cupcake on his bed with five candles and a note of thanks, and wished him well.


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Swede Disposition: Volvo S90 T8 review
The new Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine with plug-in hybrid technology is a firm salute to agility, safety and the environment.
Kong Wai Yeng
21 December 2017 - 5:56pm
Volvo has never been in-your-face; you know, the sort to blatantly associate itself with speed or beauty. If it were a person at a party, it would be that strait-laced gentleman in a crisp suit who charms you with his sleekness and modest Scandinavian cool, unlike his attention-arresting German and Italian counterparts who revel in the limelight. The Swedish automaker has always played it safe, literally, but the new Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine, available in two trim levels, namely Inscription and the plusher Inscription Plus, wants to be heard. And it has resorted to Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Britain's leading manufacturer of high performance speakers and headphones since 1966, to help convey its message, loud and clear.
More about B&W's immersive aural experience later. First, we must address the timely addition of Volvo's flagship premium sedan to the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) battleground. It is a move that reinforces the brand's claim that every model launched after 2019 will be either electric or hybrid, phasing out vehicles powered solely by the internal combustion engine. And what progress it has made — the T8 Twin Engine (not to be mistaken that it has two engines) is an innovative approach to power-train design. It combines a turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder petrol engine that powers the front. An electric motor, which draws juice from a 10.4 kWh lithium-iron-battery, drives the rear wheels. Synergised, the collective output easily cranks out an impressive 407hp and 640Nm of torque.
At first look, the S90 T8's design language, like most of its latest siblings, still speaks with the same Swedish eloquence. Its two variants do not differ visually, both sporting LED taillamps, a new grille and the 19-inch diamond-cut wheels similar to the XC90. Most important of all, it is equipped with the iconic "Thor's Hammer" LED headlights — not exactly a sobriquet you would expect from a brand that places safety firmly at its core. But with a name like that, what better way to steal someone's thunder than flaunting those T-shaped running lights as you pull up to the valet?
The T8 Twin Engine is an innovative approach to power-train design
As a matter of fact, Volvo is here to tell you that it has remapped its visual DNA for the sake of marketability and a more pronounced sense of identity. However, does this locally-assembled PHEV — a tangible solution to a more sustainable future — follow through on its promise of uncompromising performance even with hybrid components integrated into the design? There is only one way to find out — get on the winding North-South Expressway.
The S90 T8 assures better efficiency without the penalty of less boot space because the hybrid battery has been repositioned to the centre tunnel of the car, replacing the propeller shaft. Such powertrain design, made possible by Volvo's acclaimed Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) chassis, also lowers the car's centre of gravity, improves handling and protects the battery from external impacts. When you need extra room to fit two wheeled suitcases and five boxes of frozen salted-baked chicken from Ipoh for your mother-in-law, a 500L trunk space is most definitely a huge boon.
From the clean lines that flow seamlessly from nose to tail to the powerful electric motor within, the S90 T8 with agile handling is sprinkled with a litany of engineering prowess. But it is what you are dealing with directly — the cabin amenities — that helps you form a connection. The interior of the car is so impeccably built that it easily allows us to command virtually every function of each component — be it the nine-inch, tablet-sized touchscreen head unit that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Bluetooth audio streaming or the handmade crystal gearshift exclusively made by Orrefors, a Swedish glassmaker founded in 1898. The CleanZone air filtration system provides a clean in-car environment as we ease into the black Nappa leather upholstery behind the wheel.
Agile handling sprinkled with a litany of engineering prowess
As mentioned earlier, sound is also a prominent theme in the new S90 T8. Outfitted with 19 speakers, a 1,400-watt Class D amplifier and a tweeter-on-top technology that minimises acoustic reflection from the windscreen, the B&W premium sound system (only available in the Inscription Plus) has been meticulously tuned to mimic the experience one gets at the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. As we cruise down the highway in Hybrid mode with the road noise never rising above a whisper, a crisp-sounding Freddie Mercury belting out We Are the Champions gives us heart palpitations as the thunderous music seeps through the air-ventilated subwoofer. For a moment, we actually do feel like champions!
With a personal theatre on wheels and a full sun above our heads, we would be remiss if we do not give the car a little boost. As we careen around the hilly areas in Power mode, which combines the full output of the petrol engine and the electric motor, the S90 T8 — capable of sprinting from 0 to 100kph in only 4.8 seconds — accelerates with great authority. The communicative powertrain package has a great throttle response but if you plan on just coasting along without any drama, the emissions-free Pure mode — on which one can travel up to 40km with the battery fully charged — allows you to waft up and down the highway in electric silence.
A unique feature to the Inscription Plus, we must also highlight, is that it receives air suspensions with electronically-controlled adaptive dampers (Four-C) for all four corners. They keep the rear at the precise level irrespective of load and adapt to various driving conditions. Both trim levels share a number of features, such as the Park Assist Pilot, 360-surround View Camera, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert and the Lane Keeping Aid.
The Bowers & Wilkins sound system mimics the experience one gets at the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
And because Volvo will always be Volvo, its leadership in the field of automotive safety is not going to be rivalled anytime soon. The City Safety Technology, expected in all models now, includes automatic breaking and the Large Animal Detection ability that mitigates collisions with large animals such as moose or, more plausibly in our country, an elephant. Not to forget, the new model also launches with IntelliSafe as standard, which includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Disaster Alert and Pilot Assist, an advanced semi-autonomous feature designed for adverse weather or long stretches on the road.
So there we are — stealing glimpses of Ipoh's limestone caves and the verdant forest as we daringly take our hands off the wheel with the aid of the Pilot Assist. Our car gently slows itself down and pumps the brakes when it senses a looming vehicle or traffic hazards ahead. It no longer needs to keep pace with the vehicle in front of us, cruising ever-so-smoothly while keeping the body properly aligned with lane markings up to speeds of around 130kph. It is very tempting to relinquish control and let our mind wander but the car computers are smart enough to prompt us to keep watch on the wheel again after a small amount of time. Otherwise, the Pilot Assist automatically deactivates.
As the automotive world edges closer to the self-piloting driving era, Volvo — like many of its semi-autonomous driving contemporaries — seems to cajole us into a mind game between trusting its technology and our own instincts. But the automaker, determined to eliminate deaths and injuries in its vehicle by 2020, brings a whole new meaning to "independence" while looking out for you and your family. The S90 T8, as clever and eco-friendly as it may be, wants you to know that you will always be in charge and look sharp while saving the world. With or without the help of Mjölnir.
The Inscription model is priced at RM368,888 and Inscription Plus is RM388,888. Visit www.volvocars.com.my for more information.
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7. PETZOO Türkiye International Pet Products, Materials and Accessories Suppliers Exhibition will be held on 31 October-03 November 2019 in Istanbul, Turkey.
PETZOO Türkiye 2019 will be 7th Istanbul edition and 9th PETZOO edition in total.
With exhibiting of a whole range of cat, dog, land animals, bird, fish and veterinary products, manufacturers, importers, exporters and wholesaler companies find the opportunity to meet Petshops, Veterinarians, Market chains, Animal hospitals, Veterinary clinics, Pet Beauty and Care Centers, Pet Hotels, Zoos, Farms, Online shops, Veterinary Faculties, Municipalities, Shelters, Pet owners and Entrepreneurs and develop and increase their business.
Beyond national exhibitors and visitors, international exhibitors and visitors of PETZOO exhibitions provide significant value in Turkish market, which reached almost 1 billion USD annual trading volume.
As Turkey is known as a bridge between Europe and Asia, PETZOO offers many opportunities in Eurasian trade, thus neighbor countries promise ease in logistics and delivery time, which is prominent factor of a start of new business relations.
Ulusal Fair invites all companies to exhibit or visit upcoming PETZOO Türkiye 2019 to realise the potential of this rising market growing %15 each year.


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Netflix are launching 'Little Black Mirror' video series made up of mini-stories
The series will be used to promote next month's premiere of 'Black Mirror' season 5.
Will Lavin
Netflix have announced that they are launching a video series called Little Black Mirror ahead of the release of Black Mirror season 5.
Read more: Black Mirror Season 5: Release date, trailers, cast and everything we know so far
The Black Mirror promotional series will be aimed at Spanish-speaking audiences and is inspired by the tech-dystopian universe of Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones' anthology series.
Set to star Maia Mitchell ('The Fosters', 'The Last Summer'), Rudy Mancuso, Juanpa Zurita, Lele Pons, Anwar Jibawi, Hannah Stocking, Jeff Wittek, Delaney Glazer and Alesso, Little Black Mirror will be made up of three "mini-stories."
Directed and scored by musician/actor Rudy Mancuso, for the promotional series Netflix reached out to popular YouTube personalities from across Latin America, including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Venezuela, to create their own takes on Black Mirror.
Little Black Mirror will be released on the Netflix América Latina YouTube channel on May 26, June 2 and June 6.
Watch the trailer for Little Black Mirror below:
Little Black Mirror. Coming Soon.
Stories inspired by Black Mirror. pic.twitter.com/OHz9jXlSmQ
— Alesso (@Alesso) May 24, 2019
Season 5 of Black Mirror arrives on Netflix June 5, made up of just three episodes, diving into humanity's fraught relationship with social media, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality.
Earlier this year, Charlie Brooker claimed viewers 'overlook' the dark humour in Black Mirror.
Speaking at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, Brooker told Press Assocation, "I think it's often easy for people to overlook the dark humour that is in Black Mirror."


Web Development is actually a broad term related to all the aspects of website designing for intranet and the internet. It has many features like web design, web content marketing, network security and others. Nowadays developers are looking into the broad side of development and creating new trends every day. They should stay updated as to what is happening today but actually look into tomorrow. Web Development with passing years is undergoing rapid changes. Do you know what are the most important trends that the web developers are following in 2018?
AMP ( Accelerated Mobile Pages): They are an open source project designed to improve website content and server loading. They improve site speed and is supported by all kinds of search engines and social media sites. They can be challenging while implementing but once done they keep you ahead of the competition.
Customer Service and Online Support: Many websites and online stores lose customers because they do not have a well-defined customer support system. It is essential that every website has a customer care center, it can be anything from live chats, email is to phone numbers. There should be a place where customers and users can leave their queries and doubts. It also showcases a good image of your company when you answer customer doubts and questions.
Notifications And SEO: Notifications can be a crucial point when it comes to driving website traffic. If you want to convey any message, sudden weather changes or something else you can do that with the help of push notification tool. Keeping your website simple does not mean boring, but it keeps it invested with more content with the help of SEO. SEO helps you with content and management strategies and will help connect you with your customers online.
Visuals and Motion: Animated UI can make your website look completely different. Visuals play a very important role when it comes to attracting customers. Not only do they give product description but real life images of the product with high resolution. E-commerce web development helps you with headers, tools, background animation which makes your website stand out among others.
Functional Programming: It is software based on principles which are fundamental in nature. They include composing pure functions, mutable data, and others.
Web Apps: Everyone uses mobile phones nowadays. Its use is increasing day by day. Most of the customers do their shopping or transactions on their phone only. Therefore you should have a website which is mobile compatible as well. Web pages would, therefore, remain a trend this year and increasingly in years to come.
New frameworks, apps, user expectations are changing web development every day. No matter what you work for, these year's trends will help you stay ahead.


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New Bus Contract for BU
BU is delighted to announce that morebus has won the university bus contract for the next 10 years – bringing fantastic benefits to both staff and students.
The new contract – which will run from August 2016 – will see morebus working closely with BU to develop services and offer the highest standards for students, staff and members of the public.
A new bus fleet will be on the road by late 2016/early 2017 and will consist of 12 double decker low carbon emission buses. These will be equipped with some of the most advanced technology available to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.
Benefits within this new contract include:
An increased vacation service frequency from 30 minutes to every 15 minutes (Monday – Friday)
Access to all of the areas in the 'Zone A' bus network for BU bus pass holders
Weekend and vacation access to both campuses for staff and students from central Poole, Winton, Charminster and central Bournemouth
An increase in fleet size, from 11 to 12 buses
BU's Chief Operating Officer Jim Andrews said: "The University Bus Service provides an essential public transport solution for students, staff and the community. The University has invested heavily in the service and passenger numbers have grown significantly over the last five years. We expect the new service to provide over a million passenger journeys in the first year, and we anticipate greater growth in passenger numbers over the life time of the contract.
"The new service will offer a high quality high frequency public transport option for the local public, as well as university passengers".
Internal student news
University Retreat – drop-in facility to support mental wellbeing
We are excited to announce the opening of a new, pioneering service on campus just for students, which launches on Wednesday 1 February.
Library updates: Bookable PCs and more
We're improving our library services with our new bookable PC system, video guidance for finding books and using the self-service machines, and even blankets you can borrow - to keep warm while you study.
Nominations open for the 2023 Annual PAL Awards
If your PAL Leader has positively impacted your first year at BU, then we would love to hear from you!
Oscar and BAFTA nominations for BU graduate
Former Bournemouth University student Anders Langlands has nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA for his work on The Batman.


I have this jacket and I wear it skiing, snowmobiling, and when I go outside when it is cold out. The colors and patterns on it are amazing! Keeps you really warm and its waterproof. I have never gotten wet while wearing it. Hood is a nice size so you can put it over a skiing helmet, haven't tried putting it over a snowmobile helmet yet. When I am snowmobiling in under 30 degree weather I wear this and a thermal shirt under it and I am completley fine. When skiing I just wear a base layer shirt and the jacket. I wish they made pants to go with it, but I do have pants that are black. I also have a klim snow pant that has a similar blue and you wouldn't see the difference unless I said they aren't the same color. Totally recomend. I have gotten my worth out of it and will continue wearing it until it is too small.


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Supreme Court Decision Indicates Conservative Tilt
By Lawrence J. Goodrich Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
A SUPREME Court decision handed down this week may indicate the tribunal's new direction under the domination of a larger conservative majority. In a 5-to-4 vote, the court ruled on Monday that persons arrested by police without a warrant can be held for up to 48 hours before a court rules on the validity of the arrest.
In issuing the decision, Riverside County v. McLaughlin, the court weighed the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure with the ability of an overburdened criminal-justice system to deal quickly with warrantless arrests. The court, as it has in other cases this session, came down on the side of the police.
``In our view, the Fourth Amendment permits a reasonable postponement of a probable cause determination while the police cope with the everyday problems of processing suspects through an overly burdened criminal justice system,'' the court held.
This was the third case this term in which the court sided with the police over the defendant. In Arizona v. Fulminante, the court ruled 5 to 4 that the use of a coerced confession in a trial does not automatically void a conviction if the guilty verdict can be sustained by other independent evidence at the trial. In California v. Hodari, a 7-to-2 majority held that evidence thrown away by a fleeing suspect is not protected by the Fourth Amendment.
While the majorities varied in the three cases, new Justice David Souter voted with the majority in all three. And in the two close decisions, most observers believe the court would have ruled differently were retired Justice William Brennan Jr., a firm liberal, still on the bench.
While it is still too early to determine Justice Souter's views on many issues, his actions thus far support the assumption that he will lean in a clearly conservative direction.
Before Justice Brennan's retirement, the court generally divided into three liberals (Brennan, Harry Blackmun, and Thurgood Marshall), five conservatives (Chief Justice William Rehnquist, Byron White, Sandra Day O'Connor, Anthony Kennedy, and Antonin Scalia) and one moderate, John Paul Stevens, who tends to vote with the liberals. On several close criminal-justice rulings, however, the liberals were able to find different conservatives to side with them for a 5-to-4 majority.
With Souter's presence, that has changed. Brennan's absence and Souter's presence makes a crucial difference in favor of the conservatives. Instead of the liberals starting out with four votes, they now have only three. ``The number of times the liberals will be able to get a majority with White or O'Connor will be that many fewer,'' says Peter Edelman, associate dean at the Georgetown University Law School.
This is the first time the conservatives have really controlled the court since the late 1930s. Between 1933 and 1969, Democrats controlled the White House - and therefore Supreme Court appointments - all but eight years out of 36. During this time, they succeeded in creating the liberal court that made so many landmark rulings in the areas of civil rights, privacy, and the rights of criminal defendants.
Since 1969, however, Republicans have been in the White House for 18 of 22 years. The current court includes one justice appointed by John Kennedy (White); one by Lyndon Johnson (Marshall); two by Richard Nixon (Blackmun and Rehnquist); one by Gerald Ford (Stevens); three by Ronald Reagan (O'Connor, Scalia, and Kennedy); and one by President Bush (Souter).
More retirements may be in the offing. Two justices, Thurgood Marshall and Harry Blackmun, are in their 80s.
``It took the conservatives 25 years to win the court back,'' Professor Edelman says. ``If Bush gets eight or nine appointments between himself and Reagan, it will take another 25 years for the liberals to retake it.''
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Make it Feel Like Christmas with To Be Irish
Wherever you are this holiday season, celebrate with To Be Irish as communities around the world come together to share in the magic of an Irish Christmas!
Today, 1st December, 2022: To Be Irish launches its programme of Christmas festivities from 14th – 25th of December. Discover dazzling light shows, tune in to holiday concerts, brush up on your Gaeilge, explore stories from the global Irish family, browse bustling markets, peruse perfect pantos and so much more across Ireland and abroad. Those travelling home this year are encouraged to share their stories with the initiative – To Be Irish wants to make the returned diaspora its guest of honour!
This year's programme, overseen by Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., features dozens of events by and for Irish communities taking place around the country and overseas – including a celebration of Irish music and stories in collaboration with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum featuring Paul Noonan, Aoife Scott, Patrick Dexter, Cuckoo's Nest and plenty more special guests.
Commenting at the programme launch Minister Brophy said:
"We are so delighted to celebrate our diaspora returning home once again this year. Now in its third year, To be Irish has successfully connected the global Irish community and has opened a window to our shared heritage around the globe. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with our diaspora wherever they are and celebrate the best of the Irish Christmas that we treasure."
Highlights this year include:
Special commissioned 2022 To Be Irish Christmas E-Card – Nollaig Shona – we've also teamed up with illustrator Fuchsia MacAree to create a specially commissioned e-card for people to send to their loved ones to spread a little Irish Christmas cheer. (Digital, available from 1st of Dec)
Back Home, an in-person & live-streamed concert specially organised for everyone who returned home to Ireland in 2022. Hosted by singer-songwriter and Virgin Media presenter Zeinab Elguzouli in the atmospheric surrounds of the EPIC Museum, this feel-good musical celebration will feature headliner Paul Noonan (from Bell X1 and House Plants) alongside a lineup of special guests Patrick Dexter, Aoife Scott, Erin Fornoff, members of musical group Cuckoo's Nest and more (In-person & Online, Wed 21 Dec).
Tickets to attend in-person will be available by lottery to anyone who has returned home from abroad – permanently or for the holidays – in 2022. Visit tobeirish.ie to share your story for a chance to win tickets.
Distillation, a collaboration between environmental artist Luke Casserly from Longford and renowned perfume maker Joan Woods from Waters + Wild in Cork offering the chance to bring a bit of the essence of the Irish midlands bog to life with a special parcel sent directly to your home. A gentle invitation to get your nose in, and consider the past, present, and future of the Irish bog landscape.
2022 Unwrapped, a video series catching up with some of the global Irish family who have really made a splash in 2022, like Damian Browne who recently rowed across the Atlantic from New York to Galway. (online, will premiere from Wed 14 Dec)
HIGHLIGHTS FROM HOME
Dublin – Dublin Winter Lights – Winter Lights will make a welcome return to Dublin City in 2022. The Festival will once again create a magical festive atmosphere in the city centre by illuminating many of the city's iconic buildings and bridges. This year, the Festival is being expanded to include a very special new series of lighting projections in various key city centre locations. (In-person, various dates)
Mayo – Kelly's Christmas Cranberry Stuffing – Join in with the multi award-winning Kelly's Butchers from Newport and learn how to make their delicious Christmas Cranberry Stuffing (Online, Thu 15 Dec)
Dublin & Online – Other Voices: Home at the Guinness Storehouse – Once again, Other Voices is thrilled to team up with the Home of Guinness for the third edition of the acclaimed Other Voices: Home at the Guinness Storehouse series. Sigrid and Kojey Radical will take to the Guinness Storehouse on Wednesday 14 December – joining the lineup featuring: The Murder Capital, poet John Cummins, and Liam O'Connor & Sean McKeon. (In-person and online, Wed 14 Dec)
Dublin – Umoja linn Christmas Market – In partnership with EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, Umoja linn brings a fun and culture-filled Afro-inspired Christmas Market to Dublin City. The market will feature products by Afro-inspired designers, drumming workshops, Afro-inspired dance workshops and more. (In-person, Thu 15 & Fri 16 Dec)
Dublin – The Long Christmas Dinner – Returning to our national stage The Abbey Theatre, enjoy this award-winning, heart-warming production. A gift-wrapped seasonal gem, this meditation on togetherness gives us a moment to pause and reflect on our own families and what Christmas means for each of us. (In-person, various dates)
Dublin – Lessons and Carols at Christ Church Cathedral – Take a break from the bustling Dublin streets and step into the historic Christ Church Cathedral for a traditional service of music and scripture readings in preparation for Christmas. (In-person, Sun 18 Dec)
Wicklow – Winter Solstice Celebration – Bundle up and celebrate the longest night of the year with an evening of storytelling, sound healing and nature connection in atmospheric Glendalough. Discover stories and legends about Glendalough and the solstice, share a warming( cup of tea, and reconnect with the natural world. (In-person Wed 21 Dec)
Galway – Celtic Tales at The Crane Bar – Settle in and listen to master storyteller and author Rab Fulton as he takes you through an enthralling evening of Irish folktales, myths, and legends. And be sure to stick around afterwards for some traditional Irish music! (In-person, Thur 15 and Thur 22)
Limerick – Christmas in Limerick – Pay a visit to the Christmas Village on Arthur's Quay for an unforgettable day out! Tickle the taste buds with delicious seasonal treats, take a ride on the vintage carousel, strap on your skates and take to the ice rink…you can even pay a visit to the big man himself. (In-person, Thu 15 – Thu 22 Dec)
Cork – Cinderella at the Everyman – And just like that, with a Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo, Cork's favourite traditional family Panto is back! This year's Panto Cinderella is the wonderful tale of a girl with a dream, a spell that's broken at midnight and a fairy godmother, all with a modern Panto twist. (In person, various dates)
Mayo – Carols at the Castle – Cathal Gavin performing in the iconic location of Ashford Castle. Cathal's angelic voice is guaranteed to bring festive spirit and joy to your home this Christmas! (Online, Fri 23 Dec)
HIGHLIGHTS FROM ABROAD
United Kingdom – Ardal O'Hanlon in conversation with Anne Flaherty – Come along to the Irish Cultural Centre in London as comedian and actor Ardal O'Hanlon joins Anne Flaherty for a conversation about his second novel, Brouhaha. (In-person, Wed 14 Dec)
France – Irish in France Christmas Gathering 2022 – The Irish community in France will get together for a chat, some music, and some drinks. This will be our first Christmas gathering since COVID restrictions were lifted in France. We expect up to 200 members in attendance. (In-person, Thu 15 Dec)
Montréal, Canada – Concordia's School of Irish Studies Yuletide Céilí – Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes for a céilí featuring traditional Irish music, dance, song and poetry at this event! A chance to dress to the nines, dance, sing and celebrate the wonderful students, faculty and staff at Concordia's School of Irish Studies. (In-person Fri 16 Dec)
South Carolina, USA – Ed Harrison Memorial Celtic Christmas – With Christmas approaching and the New Year beckoning, it's time once again to honour the Irish and Scottish roots of the Appalachian region with traditional Celtic music, featuring nationally acclaimed performer Jamie Laval. (In-person, Sat 17th Dec)
Minnesota, USA – Celtic Holiday Hooley – A hosted variety show with Irish music, sketches, step dance, carolling, and more at the Celtic Junction Arts Center in St. Paul, MN. This year's lineup features include three-time Live Ireland Award winner Norah Rendell, original Riverdancer Cormac O'Sé, and many more. (In-person, Fri 16th Dec, Sat 17th Dec)
Worldwide, Online – Cóisir na Nollag 2022 – Let's Learn Irish, the online Irish language community, is hosting Cóisir na Nollag 2022, an online party that promises to be a great opportunity for Irish learners from around the world to meet 'trí Ghaeilge'. There will be comhrá (chat), ceol (music) and comhluadar (company) for all language levels! (Online, Sun 20th Dec)


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NYC subway train derails after striking 'debris' on tracks; man charged
A 30-year-old homeless man was reportedly 'laughing' after tossing the debris onto the tracks
By Travis Fedschun | Fox News
NYC suspending subway service at night to disinfect trains
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A subway train in New York City derailed after hitting debris that was thrown on the tracks, leaving three people with minor injuries, according to officials.
New York City Transit Authority Interim President Sarah Feinberg said in a statement the incident happened at 8:17 a.m. at the 14th Street and Eighth Avenue station in Manhattan.
A northbound A-train was pulling into the station when it hit debris on the tracks, "resulting in a wheel leaving the track."
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"The matter is under investigation," Feinberg said in a statement. "The incident caused a loss of power to all four tracks."
A subway train in New York City derailed after striking debris on the tracks in Manhattan on Sept. 20, 2020. (David Lavine via Storyful)
A Fire Department spokesperson said three passengers suffered minor injuries in the derailment.
One person was taken to a hospital for evaluation and the other two declined treatment, according to FOX5.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) said the train derailed after someone threw debris from a construction project onto the tracks.
The New York Post reported that good Samaritans grabbed the man and held him until the police arrived.
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"He was apprehended by the customers and he is now in custody," one MTA worker told The Post.
NYC to shut down subway system for overnight cleanings
The New York Daily News reported the 30-year-old suspect was "laughing" after tossing the items onto the tracks, causing the derailment.
Police later charged 30-year-old Demetrius Harvard with reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, assault, and criminal trespass, authorities said.
The MTA's chief safety officer, Pat Warren, told reporters during a brief news conference there were 135 people on the A train at the time of the incident.
"The heroic crew of that train were able to stop the train at the time of the incident," he said.
Warren said that officials so far ruled out malfunctioning equipment or crew error.
The derailment caused major delays for trains that use the 14th Street station along the Eighth Avenue line and throughout the system, including the A, C, D, E, and F trains.
Some 125 riders were safely evacuated from another train that was stuck in the tunnel near 34th Street when the power went out, according to transit officials.
The head of subways, Frank Jezycki, said there was "significant damage" to the train car and track components. The derailed car also struck several steel structural columns.
Travis Fedschun is a reporter for FoxNews.com. Follow him on Twitter @travfed


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      end
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    end

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  end

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Wisconsin DOA - Division of Facility Development & Management
Pattison State Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary in a particularly meaningful way this year, with the grand re-opening of beloved trails and bridges destroyed by a flood in June, 2018. Just over two years later, park enthusiasts are once again exploring the 1,436 acres of this rugged northwestern Wisconsin parkland, rebuilt with the goals of sustainability and flood resiliency in mind.
Located just south of the City of Superior on WI-35, Pattison State Park is a favorite for many reasons.
First established in 1920 and reinvigorated by the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) thereafter, the park is home to Big Manitou Falls — the highest waterfall in the state — and year-round recreational trails that wind along the Black River and its tributaries. When the river rose to 10 feet in the Father's Day flood of 2018, the aftermath revealed washed-out trails and bridges, downed trees, deep gullies and scour that reached down to the bedrock. Trails closed, many portions unsafe for visitor use.
The Wisconsin Department of Facilities Development and Management (DFDM) and Wisconsin DNR hired MSA to lead the design, environmental and construction management portions of the large reconstruction effort due to its experience with other DFDM projects across the state. The project consisted of a site survey and designs that rerouted 2,750 linear feet of existing trail away from the river to higher ground, 6,150 linear feet of trail widening and reconstruction on the Little Manitou and East Beaver multi-use trails, aggregate placed on the Big Manitou Falls Trail, trail widening and aggregate on the West Beaver trail, upgraded site grading, underground drainage tiles and the installation of new, larger stormwater culverts throughout.
MSA also provided redesign services for 347 linear feet of timber boardwalk that was installed over wet areas within the park. The boardwalks allow for aquatic species and vegetation to flourish, undisturbed by foot traffic. Further, MSA assisted with the design and preparation of a new pedestrian bridge as part of the re-routing of trail away from the river. The new bridge deck was raised and widened to accommodate both emergency vehicles as well as the ATVs and UTVs park employees use to perform maintenance.
This project required close coordination and dedicated correspondence with a variety of state and local entities, including the park management and staff, DNR, DFDM, construction crews and local citizens. The result is the successful completion and re-opening of a beloved state park, with a renewed sense of stability and resiliency that will carry it confidently forward. Visitors were officially welcomed back to the trails on August 8, 2020.
Matt Rockweiler, PE
Duluth Streambank Restoration
Restoring and protecting Duluth's streambanks following the catastrophic flood of 2012.
Trillium Trail
Inner-trail connectivity and expanded, multi-use recreation in the heart of Marathon County.


Barn Conversions at Priddy, Somerset.
Constructed of local natural stone, these barns are situated in the rural countryside of Priddy. 3 barns have been converted into seven beautiful 3/4 bedroom homes. All have been fitted with an air source heat pump, which supplies all the hot water and spatial heating for the properties. Most of the stone has been restored to retain the areas rustic charm.


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Use of topiramate for glossodynia
Introduction. Glossodynia is a multifunctional disorder characterized by painful sensations in the mouth and throat and especially on the tongue. It is commonly cured by long-term therapy with systemic regimens of anxiolytics, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants. Case. We report here the case of a 65-year-old woman with a 4-month history of glossodynia. Clinical and laboratory evaluations performed the diagnosis of idiopathic glossodynia, and several treatments with carbamazepine and then with gabapentin induced the development of serious adverse reaction. Only treatment with topiramate has been able to induce a complete improvement of symptoms. Discussion. The pathogenesis of idiopathic glossodynia remains unclear, since it recently has been suggested as a possible neuropathic basis of burning mouth syndrome, demonstrating an altered excitability in the trigeminal nociceptive pathway at peripheral and/or central nervous system level. The various mechanisms of topiramate, which act at different neural transmission levels, blocking sodium and calcium channels, enhancing GABA concentration, and decreasing glutamate function at postsynaptic site, may explain the effects of topiramate in our patient. Conclusion. Therefore, we suggest that topiramate could represent a useful therapeutic option in the treatment of glossodynia.
Titolo: Use of topiramate for glossodynia
Siniscalchi A
Marigliano NM
Orlando P
DE SARRO, GIOVAMBATTISTA
GALLELLI, Luca
Abstract: Introduction. Glossodynia is a multifunctional disorder characterized by painful sensations in the mouth and throat and especially on the tongue. It is commonly cured by long-term therapy with systemic regimens of anxiolytics, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants. Case. We report here the case of a 65-year-old woman with a 4-month history of glossodynia. Clinical and laboratory evaluations performed the diagnosis of idiopathic glossodynia, and several treatments with carbamazepine and then with gabapentin induced the development of serious adverse reaction. Only treatment with topiramate has been able to induce a complete improvement of symptoms. Discussion. The pathogenesis of idiopathic glossodynia remains unclear, since it recently has been suggested as a possible neuropathic basis of burning mouth syndrome, demonstrating an altered excitability in the trigeminal nociceptive pathway at peripheral and/or central nervous system level. The various mechanisms of topiramate, which act at different neural transmission levels, blocking sodium and calcium channels, enhancing GABA concentration, and decreasing glutamate function at postsynaptic site, may explain the effects of topiramate in our patient. Conclusion. Therefore, we suggest that topiramate could represent a useful therapeutic option in the treatment of glossodynia.


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A New Kind of Connie... es un álbum de estudio de la cantante estadounidense Connie Francis, publicado en septiembre de 1964 a través de MGM Records. El álbum fue producido por Danny Davis.

Lista de canciones
Créditos adaptados desde las notas del álbum.

Posicionamiento

Referencias

Enlaces externos
''A New Kind of Connie... en Discogs

Álbumes de Connie Francis
Álbumes de 1964
Álbumes de jazz

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Seàn Roberto Frost: Final year bass student at ICMP London
"I studied music for four years with Ewan, and during that time he maintained an excellent level of professionalism, and delivered my tuition at an excellent standard; everything from theory and technique, to musical expression. He helped me prepare for my auditions for The City of Edinburgh Music School, which in turn helped me to improve musically, and to prepare for auditions for higher education, but it would not have been possible without his excellent tuition and encouragement.
If you need a friendly, patient, and encouraging guitar or bass tutor, Ewan Gibson is your man."
Michael Mackay: Head guitar tutor at AMS Edinburgh
"I studied guitar with Ewan when I was 19 prior to studying music full time. He is a great teacher who is knowledgeable, patient, clear and concise. He equipped me with vital theory knowledge that was lacking in my playing!"
Ewan recently graduated with first class honours from Edinburgh Napier University where he studied electric bass and composition. He previously studied guitar at The Academy of Music and Sound where he graduated with distinction in 2007. He has taught there ever since.
Lessons available on electric bass and acoustic guitar or electric guitar. Whether you are just starting out and want to learn to strum along to your first song in a relaxed and friendly environment or you've been playing for a while and want to know how to take things to the next level – please get in touch to discuss your options.
For the more academic students (for example studying for school exams) comprehensive study of music theory based around your instrument and graded examination is also available to help you on your way to entering exams with confidence.
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Philodoria hauicola, the hau leaf miner, is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It was first described by Otto Herman Swezey in 1910. It is endemic to the Hawaiian islands of Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Hawaii.

The larvae feed on Hibiscus tiliaceus. They mine the leaves of their host plant. As many as 60 mines can be found in a single large leaf. The larva emerges from the mine to form an oval, white cocoon, usually on the upper leaf surface, but it may also be formed on nearby objects.

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Leaf miners
Endemic moths of Hawaii


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Fashion house Courreges dressed up Citroen E-Mehari
Even last year, the company showed the production version of Citroen with a bold design point of view electric E-Mehari, and even promised that the first commodity copies will arrive in dealer showrooms this spring, the French brand. However, the start of production is now moved to the autumn, and that the public has not forgotten about the E-Mehari, in Geneva brought the concept of the same name, but not simple and created in collaboration with fashion house Courreges.
Citroen E-Mehari pics
The new concept GT Zero equipped with three electric motors from Giugiaro studio
Italian coachbuilder Italdesign Guigiaro presented at the Geneva Motor Show concept car GT Zero. Zero word in the title means "zero emissions": the car has received the electric power plant, consisting of three engines. The prototype was the first that the company issued following the departure last summer of its founder Drodzhetto Giugiaro.
GT Zero pics
An incredible SUV has been recently introduced China. However, it conquers not only the by design. It is also incredibly expensive.
At the Beijing Auto Show last it was demonstrated very curious specimen SUV. Today, the model is still conceptual, but it is possible that this big man still sees a big way. The machine is called IAT Kalman. It is represented by the Ford it was. As already noted, the machine is marketed as an SUV, however, one look at it is enough to own all guess.
IAT Kalman pics
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Skoda has brought to Geneva concept car VisionS
Skoda continues to implement a dynamic development strategy in recent years; the brand significantly updated and expanded its product range. Concept car Skoda VisionS, which will debut at the Geneva Salon, allows to present the appearance of future models of the Czech automaker's SUV. In addition, the concept car serves as a platform for the presentation of the most important technologies of the future.
Skoda VisionS pics
Electric convertible crossover Citroen transformed into a fashionable Mehari concept
Company Citroen has introduced a new, conceptual version of a serial electric crossover-cabriolet E-Mehari, which debuted in December last year. The prototype, created with the participation of the fashion house Courreges, received a special finish of the exterior and interior, as one of the two arcs was replaced with decorative straps.
Citroen Mehari pics
Tamas Yakushi: Ultron concept
In recent years, motorcycles have become an important attribute for any sci-fi action, and this trend is pleasant. Good bikes found in films that are of this become even steeper, and is a kind of popularization of motorcycles. In this there is also a side effect. Some action can inspire designers to create interesting concepts.
Ultron concept pics
Toyota will launch in series of hybrid crossover concept C-HR
Toyota Company launched into mass production concept car CH-R, a trade option that must compete with Nissan Juke. The serial version of the compact crossover the Japanese mark will declassify 1st March and public premiere will be held March 3 at the Geneva Motor Show.
Toyota C-HR pics


Good Morning Wolf and all who follow. Have a happy day.
2:19. Hi Wolf and DotCom and Good Morning to all who follow.
Lovely view of the Rocky Mountains from Calgary.
I wonder if Wendy visits the site anymore.
People who confuse the words ''burro'' and ''burrow'' don't know their a$$ from a hole in the ground.
G'day all. Try as we might we could never fit a burro into our burrow.
We knew we'd have to keep an eye on the weather. We weren't sure of timing or intensity because both the weather system and we were moving and we weren't sure where we'd be when we finally crossed into the weather etc. Our hosts last night offered to let us stay but then we would have still had 11 hours on the road ahead of us. So this worked out well.
I bet you wish you could have stayed down south Plum. Best wishes for an easier day of driving and a safe arrival home tomorrow.
Thanks, Wombat. And thanks for pushing me into the 22 spot. I'm ending up in unexpected places today!
Happy birthday Pam, and may there be many more of them.
1:57 Good morning one and all.
Do you think that there is age you reach where you hope that people would not wish you many more birthdays?
I think I need some sleep. Night all.
I do know there are years where I wish others would just forget my birthday; but I suppose if they did I'd be terribly disappointed - never satisfied!
uh... what, who said that?
I'm with DOA on that, Hal. It's not good when you stop having them.
Damn, missed the beer issue again, Saltie and Rage will be talking left handed by now.
Good sporting results Peter with the Hurricanes and the Brumbies both having good wins. The Hurricanes are look ing more and more like the BBL champions. Carn the Doggies, it is getting close now if you include all the minor acts Like WAFL, AFL-X and the JLT series.


Underbelly is a Brooklyn-based culinary research project, supperclub, and consultancy. It's run by Paul Raphaelson in collaboration with friends, sous chefs, mentors, scientists, and assorted fringe characters with big appetites and bigger ideas.
Paul is a visual artist and writer who studied chemistry in support of his darkroom habit. When his photography went digital, his lab gear and periodic table (and late nights) moved to the kitchen.
He has served as culinary creative director of Underbelly since 2008, developing menus and cooking for New York's underground culinary scene. He has managed a homemade ice cream shop in Colorado, staged in Michelin 3-star pastry and hot kitchens, and consulted culinary professionals around the world on recipe development. His specialties are ice cream, modern sauces, and sous-vide techniques.


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Q: Phonegap Filetransfer API Not Work in SGS SII i'm newbie on phonegap, I am just trying transfer a file to my server via phonegap 1.0 Filetransfer API and work on android emulator Android 2.3.3 (API level 10) but don't work with real device ( samsung galaxy sII) bellow my code :
document.addEventListener("deviceready",onDeviceReady,false);

function onDeviceReady() {
    pictureSource=navigator.camera.PictureSourceType;
    destinationType=navigator.camera.DestinationType;
}

function capturePhoto() {
    navigator.camera.getPicture(onPhotoDataSuccess, onFail, {
       quality: 30, destinationType: destinationType.FILE_URI
    });
}

function onPhotoURISuccess(imageURI) {
    $(".loading").show()
    var doit = $('a#sendkamera').attr('rel');
    var smallImage = document.getElementById('smallImage');
    smallImage.style.display = 'block';
    smallImage.src = imageURI;

    var options = new FileUploadOptions();
    options.fileKey="file";
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    options.mimeType="image/jpeg";

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}

function win(r) {
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     console.log("Sent = " + r.bytesSent);
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     alert("Response = " + r.response);
     alert("Sent = " + r.bytesSent);
     alert("Sukses");
     $(".loading").hide()
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function fail(error) {
    alert("An error has occurred: Code = " = error.code);
}

I don't understand, why this code can be successful with alert status code = -1, but when I look at the log server, I don't see the request.
i try upload file via ajax and work on emulator but dont work with real device with error message status code = 0. bellow my code
function capturePhoto() {
    navigator.camera.getPicture(onPhotoDataSuccess, onFail, { quality: 30 });
}

function errorCallback(xhr, textStatus, errorThrown) {
    navigator.notification.beep(3);
    alert(textStatus + errorThrown + ' coba lagi di waktu mendatang');
    alert(xhr.responseText);
}

function successIMG(imageData) {
    var doit = $('a#sendkamera').attr('rel');
    $('.loading').show();
    var data = {image: imageData};
    var url = 'http://api.byur.in'+doit;
    $.ajax({url:url, type:'POST', data:data, success:function(data){
        $('.loading').hide(); alert('sukses'); },error: errorCallback });
}

I am not sure where I am going wrong. What can I do to fix this problem?
thanks for your reply

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Look for the MeetUp sign. We usually sit near the window, on the right and in back as you come in the door. The date may change slightly due to circumstances. This meeting will continue our new focus on editing and critique.
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El comtat d'Orlhac fou una jurisdicció feudal del Llenguadoc centrada a la població d'Aurillac (Orlhac en occità). L'abadia d'Orlhac fou fundada per un noble local de nom Guerau (després sant Guerau d'Orlhac), vers el 875; Guerau controlava terres a Monts d'Alvèrnia, Roergue, Périgueux i Tulle que eren alodials i no va voler retre mai homenatge a cap senyor per aquestos dominis, excepte per una terra a Talizat que estava en una situació poc adequada per ser defensada, fora de les muntanyes d'Alvèrnia. El seu cosí Guillem d'Aquitània li va proposar esdevenir el seu vassall però Guerau s'hi va negar. Guerau va cedir les seves terres a l'abadia i es va comportar com si fos l'abat i va fer homenatge al Papa del que deia tenir totes les terres, castells i altres possessions, i per això pagava a la Santa Seu un cens anual d'una malla d'or. Guerau va obtenir una carta o diploma de salvaguarda de Carles el Simple, que després fou confirmada a Bourges el 914, quedant el domini d'Aurillac exempt de tota jurisdicció episcopal, depenent directament del papa, i el mateix abat seria bisbe. Aquesta immunitat fou conservada a través de diversos reis i papes.

La primera església es va aixecar el 916 i en aquesta ocasió Guerau va alliberar al 100 serfs (nombre màxim permès segons la llei romana) i va delimitar un territori on els que van voler es van poder establir que fou l'origen de la població d'Orlhac (Aurillac). Guerau volia alliberar a tots els serfs del seu domini i ho devia fer progressivament, ja que no hi ha rastre de l'existència de serfs al seu territori. Guerau fou conegut com el comte Guerau d'Orlhac i mai no fou abat sinó senyor del territori amb títol comtal.

El primer abat fou un parent de Guerau de nom Adalgari, mort abans que ell el 907, i el va succeir Joan I, un altre parent, que va fer grans donacions a l'abadia (uns 100 masos). El tercer abat vers 920 fou Odó, i l'abadia serví de model a la de Cluny, de la que Odó fou després abat. A la mort de Guerau els abats van heretar el seu dret i foren considerats comtes d'Orlhac o del Cantalès, rendint homenatge directament al rei de França.

Arnulf, coadjutor d'Odó i el seu successor, va fundar el 936 a petició de Ramon III de Tolosa un monestir a Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, i el 938 va restaurar el monestir de Sant Teofred al Velai, prop de Lo Puèi de Velai. El seu successor Adrald va fundar el monestir de Capdenac. Guerau de Sant Seren va acabar la construcció de la segona església abacial dedicada el 972, i va reconstruir l'església de Sant Esteve que havia fundat el pare del comte Guerau; es va assegurar la protecció dels senyors laics infeudant uns milers de masos al comte de Turena, al vescomte de Carlat, i a altres senyors laics del Carcí, però tots ells van acabar espoliant a l'abadia. Ramon de Lavaur abans de ser abat fou escolà de Gerbert d'Aurillac, que després fou papa com a Silvestre II i que va començar la seva vida religiosa com a monjo a Aurillac. Progressivament es van bastir una sèrie de priorats que servien per a la ruta cap a Santiago de Compostel·la, cap a Roma i cap als monestirs catalans, destacant l'hospital de Santa Maria al coll del Mont Cebrero a Galícia. Segons una Bula de 1289 l'abadia tenia més de 100 priorats esdevinguts cadascun una parròquia en 17 diòcesis diferents; els dominis produïen una renda de 80000 lliures. Les dependències principals eren:

Territori d'Aurillac
 Monastir de Saint-Jean-du-Buis;
 Església de Sainte-Marie (Notre-Dame d'Aurillac);
 Església de Saint-Benoît
 Església de Saint-Étienne
 Església de Saint-Lazare
 Església de Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
 Església de Saint-Clément

Diòcesi de Saint-Flour
 Priorat de Saint-Étienne-Cantalès;
 Priorat Saint-Paul de Montvert;
 Priorat de Saint-Illide;
 Priorat de Saint-Jean-de-Dône à Saint-Simon (Cantal);
 Priorat d'Ambials;
 Priorat de Landeyrat (Landeyrac);
 Priorat de Cassaniouze;
 Priorat du Cayrol;
 Priorat de Jussac;
 Priorat de Cros-de-Montamat à Raulhac;
 Priorat de Cézens;
 Priorat de Talizat;
 Priorat de Thiézac;
 Priorat de Labrousse;
 Priorat de Saint-Christophe-les-Gorges;
 Priorat de Marcolès;
 Esglésies parroquials Sant Pere de Vic a Vic-sur-Cère
 Esglésies parroquials de Roumégoux;
 Esglésies parroquials delFraysse;
 Esglésies parroquials de Naucelles;
 Esglésies parroquials d'Ayrens; (et château)
 Esglésies parroquials de Crandelles;
 Esglésies parroquials d'Omps;
 Esglésies parroquials de Teissières-de-Cornet;
 Esglésies parroquials de La Ségalassière;
 Esglésies parroquials de Saint-Simon;
 Església de "Holmis" (
 Església de Reilhac;
 Església de Marmanhac;
 Església de Laroquevieille; etc.., etc.)

Diòcesi de Clarmont
 Priorat de Fourvolet;
 Priorat de Dauzat; (pariatge amb el comte Guillem d'Alvèrnia)
 Priorat de Persac o Sperchas;

Diòcesi de Llemotges
 Priorat de La Chapelle-Saint-Géraud;
 Priorat d'Auriac;
 Priorat de Glénic;
 Priorat de Quincey;
 Capella del Castell de Servières;

Diòcesi d'Angulema
 Monestir de Saint-Amant de Boixe;

Diòcesi de Périgueux
 Monestir de Font-Goulfier;
 Priorat de Saint-Privas;
 Priorat Saint-Paxence;
 Priorat Saint-Pierre de Rives;
 Priorat Saint-Fronton;

Diòcesi de Saintes
 Priorat de Lampac (Sampac ?)

Diòcesi de Mende
 Priorat d'Ispagnac;
 Priorat de Quézac;

Diòcesi de Vence
 Priorat de Saint-Martin-d'Embrun;
 Priorat de Saint-Géraud-d'Aspres;

Diòcesi de Valence
 Priorat d'Upie;

Diòcesi de Viviers
 Priorat de La Vausse;

Diòcesi de Cahors
 Deganat de Souliac;
 Deganat de Cayrac;
 Priorat de Montclar;
 Priorat de Saint-Victor;
 Priorat d'Ardiac;
 Priorat de Labarthe;
 Priorat de Capdenac;
 Priorat de Foissac;
 Priorat de Lacapelle-Banhac;
 Priorat de Saint-Cirgues;
 Priorat de Saint-Cernin-du-Bourg;
 Priorat de Saint-Julien-de-Paulhac;
 Esglésies parroquials de Labastide (prop de Cayrac);
 Església parroquial de Linac;
 Església parroquial de Varès;

Diòcesi de Rodès
 Priorat de Montbazens;
 Priorat de Banhars;
 Priorat de Lanuejouls;
 Priorat de Nostra Senyora de Veyraguet;
 Priorat de (Saint-Pierre et) Sainte-Affrique-du-Causse;
 Priorat de Saint-Géraud de Vailhourles;
 Priorat de Saint-Géraud-de-Comousset
 Deganat de Varens;
 Església parroquial de Pagax;

Diòcesi d'Agen
 Priorat de Monsempron;
 Priorat de Montalzat;
 Priorat de Lédat;
 Priorat de Dalmayrac o Almayrac;
 Priorat de Saint-Front-sur-Lémance;
 Priorat de Cuzorn;

Diòcesi d'Albi
 Priorat de Cieurac;
 Priorat de Puycelci;

Diòcesi de Tolosa
 Priorat de Sant Sulpici;
 Castell de Soliniac
 Església parroquial de Cambiac;
 Església parroquial de Las Varenas;
 Església parroquial de Sant-Pere i Sant pau de Tolosa

Llista d'abats electes
 Adalgari (Adalgarius) (vers 898-907)
 Joan I (907- vers 920)
 Odó de Cluny (vers 920 -926), després abat de Cluny
 Arnulf (926- vers 940)
 Adrald (vers 940-970)
 Guerau de Sant Seren (Guerau I de Saint-Céré) (vers 970-987)
 Ramon de Lavaur (987-1010)
 Adroalde de Saint-Christophe (1010-1039)
 Guerau II de Vaxia (1030-?)
 Guerau III de Caussade
 Guerau IV de Capdenac
 Emili (1061-1074)
 Pierre de Limagne
 Pierre de Cézens (-926)
 Pierre de Roquenatou (926-1117)
 Gosbert (117-1134)
 Pierre d'Alzon (1134-1141)
 Guillem I (1141-1155)
 Gaucelí d'Alzons (1155-1159)
 Pierre Bruni (1159-1196)
 Guerau V de Cardaillac (1196-1123)
 No consta (1123-?)
 No consta (?-1252)
 Aymard de Valette (1252-1262), abans abat de Figeac
 Guillem II (1262-?)
 Guerau VI
 Guillem Arnau
 Pierre de Malfayde (1291-1303)
 Draconet (1303-1311)
 Guillem III (1311-1320)
 Arquimbald (1320-1335) abans bisbe de Clarmont d'Alvèrnia
 Guillaume Delzongles de Montjoly (1335-1340)
 Aimeric de Montal 1340-1356
 Pierre de Saint-Exupéry (1356-1407)
 Vacant 1407-1464
 Jaan d'Armagnac-Pardiac (1464-1493), fill de Bernat VIII de Pardiac, comte de Pardiac i d'Elionor de Borbó, comtessa de La Marche, abans bisbe de Castres
 Pierre de Balzac 1489-1495
 Sis abats
 Joan de Cardaillac 1520-1548
 Carles de Saint-Nectaire (1548-1559)
 Antoni de Saint-Nectaire (1559-1593),
 Carles de Saint-Nectaire abat del monestir i de la comanda

Període de decadència
Progressivament els priorats van esdevenir parroòquies i els ingressos van disminuir. La regla benedictina va anar abandonant la clausura estricte i van començar les prebdenes per alguns; la regla va perdre força i es va deixar d'observar de manera estricta i al  l'abadia va entrar en procés de secularització. Una Bula del papa Pius IV del 13 de maig de 1561 ho va consagrar establint com abat comanditari a Martin de Beaune, canceller de la reina Caterina de Medicis, que el va fer nomenar contra el desig dels monjos. Els abats comanditaris ja no van residir a l'abadia i no eren elegits pel capítol sinó nomenats per un superior de fora de la comunitat (el nomenament el feia el rei o el papa). L'abat comanditari gaudia dels ingressos però no hi residia i per tant no estava al corrent de les necessitats.

Destrucció
El 6 de setembre de 1569, sota l'abat comanditari Aloisi Pisani, l'abadia fou ocupada i destruïda per una banda calvinista; els metall foren fosos i enviats a Ginebra; els llibres cremats, les estàtues destruïdes i el mobiliari, terres i edificis venuts.

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Republican Sr Senator (MN)
Frivolous lawsuits raise consumer prices
[On eliminating frivolous lawsuits] Coleman said he supported what he called a common sense approach. Coleman made the point that unnecessary lawsuits are a major expense for business. "The cost of litigation I think doubles the price of a football helmets, it adds about $500 to the price of a car and about $3,000 for a pacemaker, " said Coleman. Source: Minnesota Public Radio, Senatorial debates Oct 21, 2002
Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress.
Cloture vote on the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act:
Considers D.C. a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House.
D.C. shall not be considered a state for representation in the Senate.
Limits D.C. to one Member under any reapportionment.
Increases membership of the House from 435 to 437.
Entitles Utah to one additional Representative until the next census, and modifies the reapportionment formula thereafter.
[Washington DC currently has a "delegate" to the US House, whose vote does not count. Utah had complained that the 2000 census did not count many Utahns on Mormon missions abroad].
Sen. BYRD: In 1978, I voted for H.J. Res. 554, that proposed amending the Constitution to provide for representation of D.C. [That amendment passed the Senate but was not ratified by the States]. While I recognize that others believe that the Constitution authorizes the Congress to "exercise exclusive legislation" over D.C., the historical intent of the Founders on this point is unclear. I oppose S.1257, because I doubt that our Nation's Founding Fathers ever intended that the Congress should be able to change the text of the Constitution by passing a simple bill.
Sen. HATCH. There are conservative and liberal advocates on both sides of this issue,and think most people know Utah was not treated fairly after the last census. For those who are so sure this is unconstitutional, [we include an] expedited provision that will get us to the Supreme Court to make an appropriate decision. It will never pass as a constitutional amendment. There are 600,000 people in D.C., never contemplated by the Founders of this country to be without the right to vote. They are the only people in this country who do not have a right to vote for their own representative in the House. This bill would remedy that situation. Reference: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act; Bill S. 1257 ; vote number 2007-339 on Sep 18, 2007
Voted YES on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections.
Vote on Dole Amdt. S.2350, amending SP2350 (via the College Cost Reduction Act): To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification.
Sen. DOLE. I am proposing a commonsense measure to uphold the integrity of Federal elections. My amendment to require voters to show photo identification at the polls would go a long way in minimizing potential for voter fraud. When a fraudulent vote is cast and counted, the vote of a legitimate voter is cancelled. This is wrong, and my amendment would help ensure that one of the hallmarks of our democracy, our free and fair elections, is protected. Opinion polls repeatedly confirm that Americans overwhelmingly support this initiative.
Sen. FEINSTEIN. If one would want to suppress the vote in the 2008 election, one would vote for this because this measure goes into effect January 1, 2008. It provides that everybody who votes essentially would have to have a photo ID. If you want to suppress the minority vote, the elderly vote, the poor vote, this is exactly the way to do it. Many of these people do not have driver's licenses. This amendment would cost hundreds of millions of dollars to actually carry out. It goes into effect--surprise--January 1, 2008 [to affect the presidential election]. I urge a "no" vote. Reference: Dole Amendment to the Help America Vote Act; Bill S.2350, amending SP2350 ; vote number 2007-269 on Jul 19, 2007
Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress.
A motion to table (kill) an amendment to clarify the application of the gift rule to lobbyists. Voting NAY would define employees of lobbying companies as registered lobbyists and therefore subject to the gift ban. Voting YEA would apply the gift ban only to specific people who registered as lobbyists.
Proponents of the amendment say to vote NAY on the tabling motion because:
Using the term "registered lobbyist'' will create a huge loophole. The Ethics Committee treats the actual listed lobbyists as registered lobbyists, but not the organization.
So, for example, a company can give a Senator free tickets to a show or a baseball game, as long as a lobbyist doesn't actually offer or handle them. If the lobbyist's secretary makes the call, that would be permitted.
If these companies can still give gifts, we won't have a real lobbyist gift ban. We won't be able to look the American people in the eye and say, "We just banned gifts from lobbyists,'' because we didn't.
Opponents of the amendment say to vote YEA on the tabling motion because:
I can tolerate not accepting gifts from lobbyists. But this amendment goes a step further which is problematic.
For example, I am a big fan of McDonald's. What about the kids working behind the counter? Would they be considered registered lobbyists because McDonald's has lobbyists? Would I not be able to go to lunch with my longtime friend who owns 12 McDonald's?
Every company in the Fortune 1000 employs a lobbyist, either a private firm or an in-house lobbyist. Under this amendment, every person who works for Exxon, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and countless other businesses that employ lobbyists in Washington would be considered registered lobbyists.
If we want to ban the CEO and chairman of the board of the company from paying for a meal, or the head of a labor union, do that specifically. But this is so broadly developed I think it goes way beyond that.
Reference: Feingold Amendment to Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act; Bill S.Amdt.2962 to S.2349 ; vote number 2006-080 on Mar 29, 2006
Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity.
An amendment to establish the Senate Office of Public Integrity. Voting YEA would establish the new office, and voting NAY would keep ethics investigations within the existing Senate Ethics Committee.
Proponents of the bill say to vote YEA because:
We have heard from the media about the bribes and scandals, but we have heard only silence from the House Ethics Committee. One of the greatest travesties of these scandals is not what Congress did, but what it didn't do.
The American people perceive the entire ethics system--House and Senate--to be broken. We can pass all the ethics reforms we want--gift bans, travel bans, lobbying restrictions--but none of them will make a difference if there isn't a nonpartisan, independent body that will help us enforce those laws.
The Office of Public Integrity established in this amendment would provide a voice that cannot be silenced by political pressures. It would have the power to initiate independent investigations and bring its findings to the Ethics Committees in a transparent manner.
Opponents of the bill say to vote NAY because:
The Constitution gave us not only the right but the duty to create our own rules, including the rules concerning our ethics. They are enforced internally by the Senate itself.
The decisions made under this amendment would be no different than right now. The final decision will be made by the Senate Ethics Committee. All this really does is find a way to further publicize that complaints have been made.
We have people accusing us almost daily of having done something wrong and publishing it through blogs and all that. I think we should be very careful in setting up another tool for these bloggers to create more charges against the Senate.
I cannot support an amendment that either replaces the Senate Ethics Committee or adds another layer to our already expensive and time-consuming process. I urge the Senate to defeat this provision.
Reference: Collins Amendment to Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act; Bill S.Amdt.3176 to S.2349 ; vote number 2006-077 on Mar 28, 2006
Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet.
Coleman co-sponsored restricting lobbyist gifts & disclosing info on Internet
EXCERPTS OF BILL:
Title I: Enhancing Lobbying Disclosure: Requires...
quarterly instead of semiannual filing of lobbying disclosures reports;
an annual report on registered lobbyists' contributions;
maintenance of lobbying information in an electronic database, available to the public free of charge over the Internet;
disclosure by registered lobbyists of all past executive and congressional employment; and
disclosure of registered lobbyists' payments or reimbursements for travel and related expenses of government officials.
Title II: Oversight of Ethics and Lobbying: annual report to Congress on lobbying registration and reports for compliance or noncompliance by lobbyists and their clients.
Title III: Slowing the Revolving Door - Extends from one to two years the ban on lobbying contacts by former Members of Congress, and officers of the legislative branch; and prohibits former Congressional employees, within one year after leaving office, from making lobbying contacts with a Member or employee of Congress.
Title IV: Ban on Provision of Gifts or Travel by Lobbyists in Violation of the Rules of Congress: Prohibits a registered lobbyist from making a gift or providing travel to a Member or employee of Congress, unless the gift or travel may be accepted under the rules of the House or the Senate.
Title V: Commission to Strengthen Confidence in Congress Act of 2006 - Establishes a Commission to report to Congress on congressional ethics requirements and to recommend improvements to ethical safeguards.
LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME:Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs; Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar No. 369; never came to a vote. Source: Lobbying Transparency & Accountability Act (S.2128/H.R.4975) 05-S2128 on Dec 16, 2005
Establish the United States Public Service Academy.
Coleman co-sponsored establishing the United States Public Service Academy
Introductory statement by Sponsor:
Sen. CLINTON: I rise today to introduce legislation that will create an undergraduate institution designed to cultivate a generation of young leaders dedicated to public service. The US Public Service Academy Act (The PSA Act) will form a national academy to serve as an extraordinary example of effective, national public education.
The tragic events of September 11 and the devastation of natural disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita underscore how much our Nation depends on strong public institutions and competent civilian leadership at all levels of society. Congress must take a step forward to ensure competent civilian leadership and improve our Nation's ability to respond to future emergencies and to confront daily challenges.
This legislation will create the US Public Service Academy to groom future public servants and build a corps of capable civilian leaders. Modeled after the military service academies, this academy will provide a four-year, federally-subsidized college education for more than 5,000 students a year in exchange for a five year commitment to public service.
The PSA Act will meet critical national needs as the baby-boomer generation approaches retirement. Already, studies show looming shortages in the Federal civil service, public education, law enforcement, the non-profit sector and other essential areas.
Unfortunately our young people are priced out of public service careers all too often. By providing a service-oriented education at no cost to the student, the PSA Act will tap into the strong desire to serve that already exists among college students while erasing the burden of enormous college debt.
The establishment of a United States Public Service Academy is an innovative way to strengthen and protect America by creating a corps of well-trained, highly-qualified civilian leaders. I am hopeful that my Senate colleagues from both sides of the aisle will join me today. Source: United States Public Service Academy Act (S.960 & HR.1671) 07-HR1671 on Mar 23, 2007
Ensure delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas.
Coleman co-sponsored ensuring delivery of absentee ballots for troops overseas
A bill to improve procedures for the collection and delivery of absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters. Congress makes the following findings:
In the defense of freedom, members of the United States Armed Forces are routinely deployed to overseas locations.
We live in what senior Army leaders have referred to as an 'era of persistent conflict'.
The right to vote is one of the most basic and fundamental rights enjoyed by Americans, and one which the members of the Armed Forces bravely defend.
The ability of the members of the Armed Forces to vote while serving overseas has been hampered by numerous factors, including inadequate processes for ensuring their timely receipt of absentee ballots, delivery methods that are typically slow and antiquated, and a myriad of absentee voting procedures that are often confusing.
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, which requires the States to allow absentee voting for members of the Armed Forces and other specified groups of United States citizens, was intended to protect the voting rights of members of the Armed Forces.
992,034 absentee ballots were requested in the 2006 general election. However, less than one-third of such ballots were ultimately received by local election officials, evidencing an unacceptable failure of the current absentee ballot system.
Modern technology continues to rapidly advance, greatly expanding the range of potential solutions to these problems and increasing the ability to remove obstacles encountered by overseas members of the Armed Forces in the past in trying to cast their votes; [specifically]:
Collection- establish procedures for collecting absentee ballots
Ensuring Delivery Prior to Closing of Polls- ensure that any absentee ballot which is collected prior to the applicable deadline is delivered prior to the time established by the State for the closing of the polls on the date of the election.
Source: S.3073 08-S3073 on May 22, 2008
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*I run $env:aa in current powershell command line. Can print bb rightly.

More specific.
I have a script that let user select the java home in the prompt list, and set the JAVA_HOME variable(in system widely). It worked after user reopen the powershell. But I want insert the $JAVA_HOME/bin in front of the $env:path in current session. So the choice can effect immediately.
How the script.py like?


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