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Prejudice and History
Last week, a Thai cosmetics company called Seoul Secret launched a new beauty product, Snowz, and got locally famous Thai actress Cris Horwang to appear in the promotional video. She starts out white, and explains: "In my world there is tough competition. If I don't take care of myself, everything I have built, the whiteness I have invested in, could be gone."
Then her skin gradually darkens until she resembles one of those "blackface" comedians in early 20th-century America. She looks down at herself in dismay, then at another Thai beauty, very white indeed, who magically appears beside her. "If I was white, I would win," Horwang says to herself.
But salvation is at hand: her young rival generously points to a package of Snowz that magically appears between them. Cris brightens up, and so does her skin. The ad ends with her smiling again and saying: "Eternally white, I'm confident."
After an eruption of protests the ad was withdrawn with "heartfelt apologies" from Seoul Secret. But they didn't withdraw the product.
They would have been crazy to take it off the market, because Asian women spend $13 billion a year on skin-whitening products. Africa is even more extreme, with 35 percent of South African women using skin-whitening creams, and an astonishing 75 percent of Nigerian women.
Several hundred million women are using these products regularly, despite a range of possible side-effects that run from ochronosis (which causes the skin to turn a dark purple shade) to leukemia, diabetes and cancers of the liver and kidneys. But why? What's wrong with dark skin?
Nothing, obviously. Originally, several million years ago, all our ancestors were "white", but they weren't actually human yet. They had pale skin, like most animals with fur, because the fur blocked most of the incoming sunlight, and pale skin is six times more efficient in turning the ultraviolet light (UV) from the sun into the vitamin D that they all need.
When modern humans evolved, they lost their fur – and since they evolved in equatorial Africa, where there is an abundance of sunlight, their bare skin was actually getting too much UV. So early humans developed dark skin to cut down on their UV intake, and early humans were all "black". Then some of them migrated out of Africa and colonised the rest of the planet, including the parts in the high latitudes where there is much less UV in the sunlight.
The ones who ended up in northern Eurasia went back to having pale skin – Europeans in the west, North Asians in the northeast – in order to make better use of the limited UV that was available. And that's the end of the story: we ended up with the skin colour that suited where we lived.
The details are more complicated, of course. Bare skin was getting plenty of the UV that triggers the production of Vitamin D, which helps calcium absorption (for bones and teeth) and is needed for various metabolic processes. But so much UV also depleted another vitamin, B12, which is essential for a healthy nervous system and other key metabolic processes. It also risked causing severe sunburn. Dark skin solved both those problems.
When the migrants moved north, there was no risk of sunburn and no threat to Vitamin B12, because far away from the equator the UV rays come in at a slant through the atmosphere, not straight down, and most are absorbed before they reach the surface. In fact, there was not enough UV in the north to make Vitamin D, especially in winter.
So evolution went into reverse, and by ten or twenty thousand years ago practically everybody living north of the Mediterranean and the Himalayas was pale-skinned, to make better use of the limited UV that was available. And that's all there is to know about skin colour. It's not good or bad; it just suits the geographical circumstances.
So why the prejudice against dark skin? It's all about history, but it's much older than the European conquest of the world in 1500-1900. That left particularly deep psychological scars, but light-skinned people from the north have been conquering dark-skinned people further south for thousands of years.
The reasons are too complex to go into here, but it had nothing to do with skin colour. (See Jared Diamond's classic book "Guns, Germs and Steel" for a plausible explanation.) Nevertheless, dark-skinned people have been the historical losers for thousands of years, and people tend to blame themselves for losing.
Add in a few details like the European and Arab slave trade in Africa, and the fact that people who work outdoors, and therefore have skin darkened by the sun, tend to be in the lower social classes, and you have an explanation for the internalised prejudice against dark skin even in many dark-skinned people.
But this prejudice really is on the way out at last. The most important thing about that awful advertisement is not the fact that it was made. It's the fact that the outcry in Thailand forced it off the air.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released its preliminary findings from its Twins Study, confirming that after spending time in space, the genetic expression of an astronaut no longer matches his twin's.
The study featured astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent one year aboard the International Space Station, and his identical twin Mark. It revealed that seven percent of Scott's genetic expression changed compared to Mark's after his stint in space.
A percentage of Scott's genetic expression that underwent change did not revert back to baseline after his return to the Earth's surface more than two years ago.
NASA explained that after readapting to Earth's gravity, most of the biological changes that Scott's body experienced in space reverted back to their pre-flight status. However, there are few changes that persisted six months after his return to Earth in March 2016.
Scott expressed surprise as he shared NASA's findings in a tweet. "What? My DNA changed by 7%! Who knew? I just learned about it in this article," wrote Scott, who became the first American astronaut to spend almost a year in space after spending 340 days in space..
"This could be good news! I no longer have to call @ShuttleCDRKelly my identical twin brother anymore," he said of his brother in jest.
Despite the changes, Scott and Mart are still identical twins, as changes in gene expression are the result of the human body's reaction to its environment.
The study allows NASA to gain much-needed insight into the changes that happen to the human body as a result of spending time in space beyond the usual six-month ISS missions. The study continues to look at the data from the Kelly twins, with 10 groups of researchers assessing information about bacteria, bones and the immune system. The findings will help future endeavors that seek to put humans on the nearby planet Mars.


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Q: Printing an HTML email that contains a table longer than 1 page When I try printing an HTML-email with a table that stretches multiple pages then Windows-Mail and IE7 will only print whatever fits on the first page but Firefox prints everything just fine.
Any thoughts how I can make the Microsoft products print the entire thing?
Regards, Pieter

A: If this is just for a one-off email, you can try one of the following:
1) Click on file > print to ensure you get the print dialog box
2) Ensure that "all pages" is selected in the print dialog
3) Confirm the print job
or
1) Copy and paste the email into another application, such as Word and print the document from there.
If this is not a one-off issue, you could look at generating the information as a printable attachment, for example PDF format - which gives you more control over print-layout than HTML does.

A: I just dove into the problem again and found out that Internet Explorer and windows mail as well (same html engine?) cannot handle nested tables (a table inside the cell of another table) very well when it comes to printing them.
Removing the nested tables from the html-email solved the problem (and created another one but i was able to solve the layout issues without nested tables nicely ;) )

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Since joining the firm in 1974, Gary Kilpatric has been both a commercial lawyer and a litigator for many of the firm's corporate clients. Since 1977, he has engaged in an extensive lobbying practice before the New Mexico legislature, representing numerous clients and lobbying the passage, defeat, or amendment of major legislation. Mr. Kilpatric has also engaged in an active regulatory practice, representing clients before a number of New Mexico's regulatory agencies including the New Mexico regulation and licensing, environment, and taxation and revenue departments, and the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance. Prior to joining Montgomery & Andrews, Mr. Kilpatric served as a Deputy District Attorney for Contra Costa County, California. Mr. Kilpatric served in the military including a tour in Viet Nam.
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Madrid v. St. Joseph Hosp., 1966-NMSC-064, 122 N.M. 524, 928 P.2d 250
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Data from Baldwin Locomotive Works Specification for Engines as digitized by the DeGolyer Library of Southern Methodist University, Volume 24, 160. (Thanks to Chris Hohl for his email noting the tender's coal capacity.) Works numbers were 20007-20010 in January 1902.
The specs for these passenger Ten-wheelers show that the design used the same boiler and firebox as the V-class 2-8-0s from the year before (Locobase 12418), but the tubes were longer by 8 1/2". The N & W specified that like the Vs, the 9 1/2" (241 mm) piston valves in the A class should be set to provide no lead in full gear. Locobase notes too that they had a relatively long travel of 6 1/2" (165 mm).
The quartet does not ever seem to have been superheated. All were scrapped in September 1928.
Data from Angus Sinclair, "Ratio of Heating Surface to Grate Area and Cylinder Volume," Locomotive Engineering, Volume X, No. 4 (April 1897), pp. 316-318. Works numbers were 4225, 4230, 4232-4233 in December 1889; 4307-4308 in May 1890, 4316-4318 in June; 4489-4492 in March 1891.
These were relatively low-drivered passenger Ten-wheelers on the N&W. The entire class remained intact until 1912 when the 41 was sold in December to the Winston-Salem South Bound, which kept its road number. Almost all of the rest were retired in March 1916 with 40 and 45 surviving until October 1923.
Data from Baldwin Locomotive Works Specification for Engines as digitized by the DeGolyer Library of Southern Methodist University, Volume 17, p. 233 and Volume 18, p.50. Works numbers were 12592, 12594, 12602-12603, 12608 in April 1892; 12894-12898 in August; 12902-12904, 12907, 12914 in September.
Passenger-service Vauclain compound Ten-wheelers came onto the N&W with this order. they were rebuilt in 1902 with simple-expansion 20" x 24" cylinders.
71 was sold to the Winston Salem Southbound on January 1920; she was joined by 78 in July. The WSSB extended the Roanoke-Winston Salem line south along the Yadkin River. these two Ten-wheeler contributed passenger and mixed-train power until the line was closed to passenger traffic in 1933.
All of the rest of the class were scrapped in 1923 except for 81 in December 1924 and 74-75 in September 1933.
Data from Baldwin Locomotive Works Specification for Engines as digitized by the DeGolyer Library of Southern Methodist University, Volume 23 p. 40. (Thanks to Chris Hohl for his 12 January 2017 email pointing out the 19" diameter of the cylinders as delivered and for noting the tender's coal capacity.) Works numbers were 17747-17748 in May 1900; 18232-18235, 18266-18267 in September; 18301-18302, 18315-18316 in October.
These Consolidations had 9 1/2" (241 mm) piston valves that had no lead in full gear and relatively long strokes of 6 5/16" (160 mm).
Data from N&W 3-1955 Locomotive Diagrams supplied in May 2005 by Allen Stanley from his extensive Rail Data Exchange.
Among the few Ten-wheeler classes operated by the N & W, this class had 9 1/2"piston valves and a good-sized boiler. Although procured as a fast-freight engines, they spent most of their career in light-passenger and mixed-traffic service. They were joined by the 12 V-class freighters described in Locobase 12418.
The 957 and 959 were the first to go to the scrapyard in August 1929 followed shortly by 955 and 958 in October. Most of the rest were broken up by World War II. Of the few remaining, 954 and 956 lasted the longest before being scrapped in April 1950.


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Private Preview 2013: The Peninsula Paris
By Jennifer Ryan	 on January 1, 2013
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For its inaugural property in Europe, the Hong Kong–based Peninsula Hotels has taken on a century-old Beaux-Arts building located steps from the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The 16th-arrondissement structure once housed the Hotel Majestic and, after 1946, the Preparatory Commission for UNESCO, which reallocated bedrooms as secretarial offices and bathrooms as areas for assistants (who reportedly used the bathtubs as filing cabinets). Scheduled to open late this year, the Peninsula Paris promises a more efficient—and refined—use of space. Though architects were forbidden to alter the heritage building's exterior, they are reconfiguring and restoring the interior to create a contemporary hotel that will be powered by the same proprietary room technology found at Peninsula's nine properties across Asia and the United States. Further specifics about the rooms—and restaurants, spa, and other amenities—will remain under wraps until closer to the hotel's opening date. The Peninsula Paris,+852.2926.2888, www.peninsula.com
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Ned's Atomic Dustbin are an alternative/grebo band formed in 1987 in Stourbridge, England. They consisted of John Penney (vocals), Gareth "Rat" Pring (guitar), Mat Chelsin (bass), Alex Griffin (bass) and Dan Warton (drums). They were known for their distinct sound that utilized two bass guitarists. The band split in 1995, only to reform in 2000. They are best known for the songs "Kill Your Television", "Grey Cell Green" and "Not Sleeping Around". The band took their name from an episode of The Goon Show. The band were noted for an extremely unusual two bass player line up. Bass player Alex Griffin played melody lines high up on one bass, and Mat cheslin played the regular basslines on the other. This gave the band a tense and highly driven sub-hardcore sound with distorted indie guitars and complicated Baggy drum beats. The band were also noted for their extremely young ages. The band formed while at sixth form college, and recorded their first album while still teenagers. This led to a strong teenage fanbase with a reputation for enjoying stage diving and moshing at their gigs. The band were also noted (and sometimes ridiculed) for their early image which consisted of uniformly crimped hair, short trousers and t shirts. The Neds (as their fans referred to them) were well known for their T shirts and produced over 80 different designs within three years. The band quickly gathered a strong fanbase after being noticed by local superstars The Wonder Stuff and offered a support slot on a UK tour. A top 50 hit Kill Your Television followed. They recorded their debut album God Fodder shortly afterwards and had top ten hits with "Until You Find Out" and "Happy" in 1991. Several years of hard working touring followed, playing with, amongst others Mega City Four, Senseless Things and Jesus Jones. During this period they recorded their second album Are You Normal in 1992, which was promoted by the singles Not Sleeping Around and Intact. The band spent the next few years on a worldwide tour before recording their final album Brainbloodvolume. The album had a more adult sound than before (because they were, after all, no longer teenagers), together with a more diverse sound including samplers and keyboards. Their record label released the album in America before the UK, so most fans bought in on import leading to a poor UK chart position when it was eventually released leading to tensions within the band and with the label. The poor chart showing may have also been to do with a changed music scene now fully in the swing of Britpop. The band had one last UK top 40 single with All I Ask of Myself Is That I Hold Together in 1995 following an appearance on The Word. The band split in 1995. Singer Jonn Penney formed a new band, Groundswell who had little success. The band reformed with a different line up in 2000, for a show in Dudley. The show was a success and the band have done a christmas show every year since then, including a four date tour in 2004 where the band performed several new songs. In 2005 they again played a few late-December gigs, and in June of 2006 their first new single in 11 years, "Hibernation" was released reaching No 23 in the UK Indie Chart. The "NedFest" weekend gigs to coincide with this at Birmingingham Barfly and London Forum were filmed for a DVD "Neds Dont Exist". In June 2007 the DVD was released and Neds returned to headline the Glastonbury Left Field Stage on the Friday night of the festival following some low key warm up gigs. On 12 May 2008 the band announced that the original line-up of Jonn, Rat, Mat, Alex, and Dan would be performing live together for the first time since 1995 on 6 December 2008 at the Astoria London. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.


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Mahabharata Part 4
Organizer Name SAI Inc.
The Grant Program for Promotion of Cultural Collaboration
Fiscal Year 2017
Grant Amount
JPY 7,850,000
Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan
The Hiroshi Koike Bridge Project was conceived with an eight year scope spanning from 2013 until 2020, when the Tokyo Olympics are held, and produced the fourth stage of the Pan-Asia Mahabharata Project. The project, produced with several artists hailing from all over Asia, was performed in Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Tokyo. The work was performed in the spirit of reconstructing for modern times in whole that of Mahabharata, a figure that has the potential to represent the ideological and philosophical whole of Asia, a region known for its diverse religious and historical background. Co-organizers included Chiang Mai University and Bangkok University, Thailand. Partners included the Chiang Mai School of Dance and Parthenon Tama. In addition to this, not only were performances held but workshops and a public dress rehearsal for students in Chiang Mai, cultural exchanges between audience/students/tour members in Bangkok, a public dress rehearsal and talk events in Tokyo were also held at the same time, providing many opportunities for locals and those on the production side to communicate together.
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Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
Co-organizer(s), Cooperator(s)
Chiang Mai University
This venture is the work of artists hailing from seven Asian countries in an effort to create a performance piece. It ran in three cities and received an excellent response from audience. Of special note was the reception received after the Bangkok performance during the cultural exchange held between the audience, students, and those involved in the production where opinions were exchanged with about 50 persons of intellectual artists, and students participated. This work utilizes Mahabharata, holy scriptures reflective of Asia as a whole, in an effort in improve awareness and promulgate the notion that "cultures and ideals are coexisting within the region" that the region of Asia has. Writing features on the production through the Japanese community in Thailand as well as publicizing it over Facebook in English, publishing articles in English, getting newspaper write-ups and radio air time in Japan helped to improve recognition of the production. This work, which works to both respect and combine the cultures of each country, received grants from the Japan Foundation and served as a representative Japanese venture, showing off the high cultural standard of our nation and serves as a work of great import.
Projects related to this Grantee
Hiroshi Koike Bridge Project Pan Asia "Mahabharata Part 3" Indnesia Tour
Hiroshi Koike Bridge Project Pan Asia "Mahabharata Chapter2.5"Asia Tour
Towards Building a Resilient Network for Regional Health Cooperation in East Asia
Jejak-Tabi Exchange Wandering Asian Contemporary Performance
Joint research project on capitalism in South East Asia
Kuricorder & Friends Asia 6-nation Music & Art Collaboration Project
AUN J クラシック・オーケストラ"ONE ASIA Joint Concert 2015"
SAKURA COLLECTION
1st Ed. The Creators' Cradle Circuit Transnational Mobile Festival and Platform
Asian Dramaturgs' Network 2018 Satellite Meetings
Theater Project on Environment Issue for Indigenous Youth in the Philippines and Indonesia
Towards the "Stories of the Community" as a Movement: Setagaya-Singapore international community theatre collaboration
Heritage Tourism Research Project


A portion of an over six-decade-old building of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation's (TNSTC) Porayar branch in Nagapattinam district collapsed this morning killing eight crew members, police said. Three others sustained injuries, they added.
The crew members of the TNSTC were sleeping in the two-storeyed building, constructed in 1952, when it came crashing down around 3.30 am, killing them on the spot, they said.
The injured were rushed to Karaikal General Hospital. They are out of danger, a police officer said.
Nagapattinam District Collector Dr C Suresh Kumar visited the spot and ordered an investigation.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami has announced a compensation of Rs. 7.5 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs. 1.5 lakh for severely injured and Rs. 50,000 for people with mild injuries. He also promised government jobs for any one member of the families of the deceased.


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Teacher Spotlight: Garrick Adams
Garrick Adams teaches daily living skills to students in Grafton's Transitions Class. He's been working at the Richmond campus for two years, but the events of 2020 forced him to reinvent how he does his job. We spoke to Garrick about his approach to virtual learning during Covid-19 and what he's learned along the way.
What made you want to work with children with special needs?
Growing up, I had a cousin that had Autism. We were really close, so it has always been second nature working with children with special needs.
What's your educational background?
I actually earned my undergraduate degree in hospitality management and worked in the restaurant field for a few years. I went back to school to earn a graduate degree in guidance counseling, but I had to take a hiatus when my son was born. I was still determined to start working in the field, so I became a one-to-one aide in Richmond's public schools.
I started at Grafton as an instructional assistant in 2019, and they paid for me to take a 6-week course to earn a provisional license to become a full teacher here. I'm currently working towards my master's in secondary education, and Grafton is helping pay for half of my tuition.
What was your job like before the pandemic?
As a Transitions teacher, I'm responsible for teaching middle-school-aged students daily living skills, like how to do laundry, clean up after themselves, and maintain their personal hygiene.
Before the pandemic, we were free to take the kids out into the community; we would go to the movies, out to eat, or on volunteer outings to local restaurants like CiCi's Pizza, where the students would practice skills like sweeping and wiping down tables. When we were on campus, the students would interact with other classes and go to the gym, playground, or cafeteria. We did a lot before the pandemic.
What was the transition to teaching online like?
I had just gotten my provisional license when we shut down, so I was still new to teaching in general—and then I had to adjust to online teaching. I was totally new to the concept, and it was tough. But all the teachers were going through this experience together, so I had lots of support and understanding from my colleagues.
I was also fortunate to have a strong rapport with the parents of my students. Sometimes a parent, sibling, or an in-home ABA counselor would assist me during the Zoom lessons. I would send homework packets and tasks for them to do, like folding clothes with a folding jig. With the population we serve, I had to do each lesson one-on-one. Normally, in the classroom, I would be working with seven or eight kids at a time.
How have your students reacted to online learning?
Honestly, in the beginning they didn't like it at all. They're used to receiving instruction at school and relaxing at home, so asking them to pay attention and learn from home was an adjustment. There were many times when I had to cut sessions short because they understandably got frustrated. When that happens, it's nice to have the parents involved, because they can help teach the material after the Zoom session has ended.
What are some of your favorite activities to do in the virtual classroom?
I've been using interactive websites to keep the students engaged. One of my favorites is a learning game that teaches them how to bake. They can pretend to make a cake, gather the ingredients, set up a virtual dinner table—things like that. Being able to click and drag items makes it feel like a game, and the students really enjoy it.
Do you have a favorite story from your time online teaching?
One day my coworker was teaching, and one of my former students was in her online class. I hadn't seen him months, and I happened to walk by in the background, and he saw me on the screen. When he recognized me, he just stopped and started screaming my name. That was pretty cool. Then I came over and got to catch up with him and his mom. It's a special feeling when a student is so excited to see you.
What advice would you give to another teacher who may be struggling to engage students online?
I would tell them to build a rapport with the parents or guardians. Also, don't be afraid to utilize your coworkers. They gave me a lot of advice and tips on alternative methods of instruction. Most teachers are more than willing to share what they know, so don't be too proud to ask for help.


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This combo photo shows Zhao Chenxin, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, Cong Liang, head of the State Grain and Reserves Administration, and Ren Jingdong, deputy director of the National Energy Administration, attending a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)
Cong Liang, head of the State Grain and Reserves Administration, speaks at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Jianli)
Ren Jingdong, deputy director of the National Energy Administration, speaks at a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)
Zhao Chenxin, deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, Cong Liang, head of the State Grain and Reserves Administration, and Ren Jingdong, deputy director of the National Energy Administration, attend a press conference on the sidelines of the ongoing 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 17, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)


Stated Income / Verified Asset mortgage program for borrowers that own their own business. Business entity types: c corporation, s corporation, LLC, partnerships.
Self-Employed Home Loan: An alternative to the "bank statement loan" program for the well-qualified self-employed borrower. You could say this is an equity-based loan program in that the max LTV would be 65%. You could also call it a "portfolio loan" or "Non-QM" mortgage.
On a refinance transaction, the purpose of a program like this is to improve the borrowers existing mortgage; Rate & Term refinance.
With a substantial down payment purchase or good equity-position refinance, excellent credit with liquid assets in the amount of at least 12 months housing expense reserves. It can be an alternative to a "bank statement loan" program for the well-qualified borrower.
Product Term: 7/1. Interest-Only payment is available.
Proof of ownership - Business License, CTP CPA Letter verifying 2yrs+ ownership, etc.


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Lui Hung Kwong
Son of Mr Lui Yuk Lang, renowned actor in the field of Cantonese Opera. Graduated in the first cohort from the Guangzhou Cantonese Opera School in 1958, he was later transferred to the Class for Young Actors of the Guangdong Province Cantonese Opera College for elitist training. He formally became an apprentice-pupil of the renowned clown-role actor Wen Juefe and specialized in roles of comic role and military role. Following his graduation, Mr Lui became the leading comic role of the Third Troupe of Guangdong Province Cantonese Opera College.
Committed to the development and inheritance of Cantonese Opera, Mr Lui continued to work in the field of Cantonese Opera after moving to Hong Kong. Over the years, he has been playing the military role in major troupes, including the Rising Star Cantonese Opera Troupe. He is currently a committee member for the Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Development Fund.


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Municipal Corporation of Delhi
See also: New Delhi Municipal Council
दिल्ली नगर निगम
of the Delhi
379 (Now trifurcated into North, South and East)
104 (North)
104 (South)
64 (East)
Bharatiya Janata Party (181)
Aam Aadmi Party (49)
Indian National Congress (31)
MCD Civic Centre
mcdonline.gov.in
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was the former municipal corporation that governed 8 of the 11 districts of the union territory of Delhi, India. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi was replaced by three new bodies, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation and the East Delhi Municipal Corporation in 2012.[1][2] "The MCD was among the largest municipal bodies in the world providing civic services to more than estimated population of 11 million citizens in the capital city."[3] MCD was one of three municipalities in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the others being New Delhi Municipal Council, and Delhi Cantonment Board. The municipal corporation covered an area of 1,397.3 km² (539.5 mi²).
Civic Centre (28 floor)located on Minto Road, New Delhi is the headquarters of Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Within its jurisdiction were some of the most densely populated areas in the world. It also had the unique distinction of providing civic services to rural and urban villages, resettlement colonies, regularising unauthorised colonies, unregularising slum/squatter settlements etc., all at the same time.
1.1 Trifurcation
2 MCD zones list
3 Amendment
5 Municipal elections
5.1 North Delhi
5.2 South Delhi
5.3 East Delhi
5.3.1 2017 Elections
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Civic centre - Headquarters of Municipal Corporation of Delhi
MCD came into existence on 7 April 1958 under an Act of Parliament. Prior to that DMC ( Delhi Municipal Committee ) was the principal civic body of Delhi. Eminent Freedom Fighter Guru Radha Kishan has the honour to represent MCD ( initially Delhi Municipal Committee ) for most consecutive years as a Councillor.[4] The first elected Mayor of Delhi was Pt. Trilok Chand Sharma served as First Mayor of Delhi. Since then, the Municipal Body has always been alive in its constitution and functioning to the growing needs of citizens. The 1993 amendment of the Act brought about fundamental changes in composition, functions, governance and administration of the corporation.
Trifurcation
On 13 January 2012,[5] the Municipal Corporation of Delhi was 'trifurcated', i.e. split into three smaller municipal corporations. The new North Delhi Municipal Corporation and South Delhi Municipal Corporation each contain 104 municipal wards, the smaller East Delhi Municipal Corporation contains 64 wards.[6][7]
MCD zones list
The entire MCD area was divided into 12 zones spread across three smaller municipal corporations:
North Delhi Municipal Corporation[8]
Sadar Paharganj
South Delhi Municipal Corporation[9]
East Delhi Municipal Corporation[10]
Shahdara South
Shahdara North[11]
The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments were introduced in 1992 and were meant to facilitate greater decentralization at the rural and urban level respectively. They did so through providing legal status to local assemblies and entrusting them with more functions and greater powers. The inclusion of certain social categories that had historically been marginalized from policy making and implementing structures was fundamental to the project of decentralization. These social categories were the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women. While the 73rd Amendment applies to the Panchayati Raj system, the 74th Amendment applies to Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats depending on the size of the city. The 74th Amendment states that:
Not less than one–third (including the number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Municipality shall be reserved for women and such seats may be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a Municipality.
According to the system of rotation, the existing one-third seats would be de-reserved and another set of one-third seats would be reserved, and so on, in a cyclical manner in every successive election. However, before the 2002 elections, the BJP government then in power in Delhi state managed to freeze rotations, thus maintaining the existing pattern and location of reserved wards for all groups.[12]
As of 2011[update] India census,[3] Delhi Municipal Corporation (U) had a population of 11,007,835. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Delhi Municipal Corporation (U) has an average literacy rate of 87.6%, higher than the national average of 74.0%: male literacy is 91.44% and, female literacy is 83.20%. In Delhi Municipal Corporation (U), 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The municipal election of April 2017 saw the Bharatiya Janata Party of India (BJP) win the highest number of seats in each of the three new corporations. After nearly 12 years of running the MCD this was the fourth consecutive victory for the BJP.
The results of the election were counted and declared on 26 April 2017.
Party Name
Party flag or symbol
Number of Corporators
Seats Changed
01 Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) 64 +5
02 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 21 NA
03 Indian National Congress (INC) 16 -13
04 Others 03 -13
01 Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) 70 +26
The results of the 2012 elections were:[13]
01 Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) 59
02 Indian National Congress (INC) 29
03 Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) 07
04 Others 09
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did not win a majority in South Delhi, so they allied with independent candidates/other parties that had a small proportion of seats to make that number by which it could administer corporation.
Main article: Municipal Corporation of Delhi Election, 2017
North, South and East MCD, with a total of 272 seats, went to polls in April 2017. BJP won the election for third consecutive time which was conducted in April 2017.[14]
^ "The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act 2011(Delhi Act 12 of 2011)". delhi.gov.in. Department of Law, Justice & Legislative Affairs. 29 December 2011. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
^ "Economic Survey of Delhi 2014 - 2015" (PDF). Government of NCT of Delhi. p. 1. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
^ a b "Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). censusindia. The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
^ "Delhi in 70 years.", Hindustan Times, 15 August 2017.
^ Govt of NCT of Delhi (20 March 2018). Economic Survey of Delhi 2017-18 (PDF) (Report). Govt of NCT of Delhi. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
^ "Zonal Structure of NDMC". North Delhi Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
^ "Zonal Structure of SDMC". South Delhi Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
^ "Zonal Structure of EDMC". East Delhi Municipal Corporation. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
^ BJP storms Town Hall, infighting breaks out in Congress- Hindustan Times
^ John, Mary E. (2007). "Women in Power? Gender, Caste and the Politics of Local Urban Governance". Economic and Political Weekly. 42 (39): 3986–3993. ISSN 0012-9976.
^ "MCD election results 2012: BJP voted back to power". Zee News. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
^ Delhi Municipal Election Results
Official Website of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi
List of Colonies under MCD
North Delhi Municipal Corporation
South Delhi Municipal Corporation
East Delhi Municipal Corporation
Delhi Land Records


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By Ajay Kandari
[ Founder | Nature Connect Outdoors Pvt Ltd ]
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What is Adventure Tourism?
A Career in Adventure Tourism is very interesting. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find information about What Adventure Tourism actually is. Most pages on the internet just talk about How to get into Adventure Tourism. Just like you would normally not trust a non Doctor with names of medicines, you should also not trust opinions about Adventure Tourism from non professionals.
Ajay Kandari has worked in Adventure Tourism for 5 years & 6 months. According to Ajay Kandari, Adventure Tourism is:
Adventure Tourism is about going to exotic locations, nature based activities, wilderness. They are physically challenging activities which helps one to get out of their comfort zone.
How Ajay Kandari got into Adventure Tourism?
After completing mountaineering courses in Rafting and Aero Sports from UP, I started working as a consultant with Himalayan Outward Bound India. I have been working there since 2012.
Ajay Kandari's Talk on Adventure Tourism
1) Adventure Tourism
Next, it covers Education. It was a welcome change to see the Talk touch upon Education as theoretical knowledge needed to excel at Adventure Tourism, and not merely as Qualifications needed to enter Adventure Tourism. It discusses following headings for Education in Adventure Tourism:
3) Management
4) Environment Studies
5) Marketing
6) Logistics and Operations
7) Accounting
8) Biology
Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Adventure Tourism demands specific Skills which only an experienced professional can lay out. Here is a list of Skills required for Adventure Tourism:
9) Communication and Language
10) Mountaineering Course
11) Yoga and Sports
12) Leadership
13) Naturalist
14) Photography
Adventure Tourism has an interesting list of Positives. The Talk discusses following Positives of Adventure Tourism:
15) Team Work
16) Youth Development
17) Safety Standards
18) Networking
20) Development
Challenges are the other side of Positives and Adventure Tourism is no exception:
22) Working Standards
23) Toursim Policy
24) Infrastructure
In the final section of the Talk, Ajay Kandari talks about How a day goes in a Career in:
25) Adventure Tourism
LifePage Career Talk on Adventure Tourism
https://www.lifepage.in/careers/adventure-tourism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hTWYFiVqtY
(Adventure Tourism, Ajay Kandari, Nature Connect Outdoors Pvt Ltd, Adventure Travel, Tourism, Adventure, Camping, Adventure Activities, Niche Tourism)
Shashi Bahuguna
Mountaineer | Bohemian Adventure
Mountaineering is an art of climbing a mountain using different skills like endurance of walking, rock climbing, snow craft and ice craft.
"I started trekking with my husband in 2004 and enjoyed it thoroughly. After doing several high and low attitude treks I decided to take it seriously. I did all my courses like basic, advance, search and rescue from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and also worked with several adventure companies."
Vibhu Puri
Owner | Mount Craft
Mountaineering describes the sport of mountain climbing. While some scholars identify mountaineering-related activities as climbing (rock and ice) and trekking up mountains, others are also adding backpacking, hiking, skiing, via ferrata and wilderness activities.
"After doing my B Com from Ramjas College, I did an MBA in Management from IMS, Ghaziabad. I have done a course in Mountaineering from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. I have climbed various peaks and gone for summits. I am the co-owner of Mount Craft since 2000."
Arjun Sharan
Outdoor Activity Instructor | Fairthorne Manor
Outdoor activity refers to leisure pursuits engaged in the outdoors, often in natural or semi-natural settings out of town. When the recreation involves excitement, physical challenge, or risk, such as in rafting or climbing, it is sometimes referred to as adventure recreation.
"After completing Business Management from Nottingham Business School, South Hampton I started working as an Outdoor Activity Instructor with Faithorne Manor in 2010."
Manav Singh
Owner | The Brave Riders
Bike touring is a format of tourism that involves a motorcycle. It has been a subject of note since at least 1915. Motorcycle touring involves special equipment and techniques.
"I did my Schooling from KV Upper Camp, Dehradun. After that I did my Graduation from DAV PG College. I then shifted to Delhi and worked with Expedia for one and a half years. I also worked with Real Estate. I finally found my passion and started The Bike Riders in 2016."
Sukrit Gupta
Climber | Various Adventures
Rock climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a usually pre-defined route without falling.
"After completing my Basic Mountaineering Course from ABVIMAS and JIM & WS, I did my Advanced Mountaineering Course from HMI, Darjeeling. I now produce adventure films under the name 4Play Media and Communication."
Diwan Thakur
Partner | Himalyan Yeti
Outdoor recreation or outdoor activity refers to leisure pursuits engaged in the outdoors, often in natural or semi-natural settings out of town.
"I did my schooling from Government Senior Secondary School, Katrain. After my Schooling I did my graduation from Chandigarh. I then did my Masters in Economics from Shimla University. It was during that time that I got interested in Adventure Sports. So, I pursued my passion and did a skiing as well as Mountaineering Course. My partner and I opened a Travel and adventure company-Himalayan Yeti in 2013."
Urgain Rangdol
Trekker | Various Assignments
Trekking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. It usually takes place on trails in areas of relatively unspoiled wilderness.
"I did my schooling from Ladakh Boys Higher Secondary School in Ladakh. In 2010, I started my career in travel and tourism industry and have been working as a trekking guide with various tour operators."
Srijan Dangwal
Mountaineer | Various Expeditions
Mountaineering, also called mountain climbing is the sport of attaining, or attempting to attain, high points in mountainous regions, mainly for the pleasure of the climb.
"I have done B Tech from Lovely Professional University, Punjab. I pursued a Basic & Advanced course in Mountaineering, as well as Search and Rescue course from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarakhand. I have been a mountaineer since 2011 and completed various expeditions on peaks like Stok Kangri, Black Peak, etc. In 2017, I started my adventure travel company, Trekkers of India which organizes various treks in India."
Dr Harshwanti Bisht
"I am a mountaineer. In 1981, I along with two other women became the first three women to summit the main peak of Nanda Devi (7,816 m). I was also a member of the Indian expedition to Mount Everest in 1984 and was awarded the Arjuna Award and Directorate of Higher Education, Government of UP Gold Medal. I am the Founder of Save Gangotri Project. I was awarded the Hillary Medal for my philanthropic achievements and work to improve conditions in the Gangotri area of Uttarakhand, at the headwaters of the Ganges over the past 25 years. I am Deputy Director (Higher education) & Joint Director (RUSA) and actively working for the eco-conservation of Gangotri in Garhwal Himalaya."
Marcus Beamer
Owner | Saalestrand Kanu
"I did a Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Jena in Germany. In 2011, I decided to enter the leisure tourism and travel sector and opened a company called Saalestrand Kanu in Germany which offers trips by canoe, kayak or raft rental in Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt region."
Hetul Budhiraja
Professional Rider | Harley Davidson
Motorcycle sport is a broad field that encompasses all sporting aspects of motorcycling. The disciplines are not all races or timed-speed events, as several disciplines test a competitor's various riding skills like Motorcycle racing, Track racing, Rally, Speedway, Other Motorcycle sports too. Professional Motorcycle Riding or Motorcycle touring is a format of tourism that involves a motorcycle. It has been a subject of note since at least 1915. It involves special equipment and techniques. A touring motorcycle optimized for long range travel and luggage carrying capacity may be used.
"After doing my schooling from Chiranjiv Bharti School Gurugram, I did my B Tech in Information Technology from Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Engineering, Pune. In 2012 while doing y graduation I started practicing 10 Meter pistol shooting at Maharashtra Shooting Edge which was my mother's dream as she was influenced by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. I participated in various state level competitions. After completing my degree, I got placement at IBM, Bangalore but my instinct did not allow me to do a sitting job and later I joined Harley Davidson in Sales & Marketing Division, as automobiles was also one of my interests along with Pistol Shooting."
Shubhang S Raturi
Paragliding Instructor | Various Assignments
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders. As a paragliding instructor, one trains individuals in the skill of paragliding
"I have done my first course in paragliding from Manali in 1992. I did my advanced course in flight safety from Nepal. I worked as a paragliding instructor for the IMA."
Teaching Kitesurfing
Andrey Gorin
Teaching Kitesurfing | Sunny Wind Tarifa
Kitesurfing is an extreme sport where you ride on the surface of the water using the power of a specifically-designed kite. A kitesurfing instructor provides lessons to teach skills including kite launching, flying, landing, usage of the bar, lines and safety devices.
"Since 2009, I have been a Kitesurfing Instructor and I have taught kitesurfing in many countries such as Canary Islands, Spain, Holland and Vietnam. I am currently working as an instructor at Sunny Wind, Tarifa."
Fashion Designer,Anchor | Dehradun
Sachin Kumar
Food And Beverage Manager | Ramada, Dehradun
Deepika Panthri
Keyboard Player | Womania Band
Monit Kapoor
Head -Department of Cybernetics | UPES
Dr Shilpa Verma
Internal Medicine Physician | Opera House Clinic Pvt Ltd
Top 10 NON (Engineering /Medicine) Science Stream Career Options
Career in Banking Law:
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Career in Architecture:
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Career in Music Production:
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Enhanced the EMDKManager > ProfileManager to support simultaneous usage in multiple applications. Refer to the "Usage Notes" for a complete description and restriction on using this feature.
Added new feature to manage Auto Time Zone - whether to automatically acquire time zone from the network.
Added new feature to manage Military Time - whether to use Military (24 hour) time format.
Updated to allow Manual Time Zone setting when Auto Time is On.
Camera Manager - Some of the latest devices can now be used to take pictures using Imager. The Camera manager is enhanced to block the Imager from taking pictures.
Analytics Manager - Added new capability to enable or disable features such as File Upload, ANR (Application Not Respond) Info Collection, Ruggedness Info Collection, Feature Usage Info Collection, Restrict SelfUpdate WiFi Only, Device Info Collection and custom feature.
Remote Scanner Manager - Ability to manage the remote scanners (tasks such as query the remote scanner information, update firmware, reset, etc). This feature currently supports RS6000 only.
UI Manager - Specify whether the access to QuickSettings will be allowed or not.
Key Mapping Manager - Enhanced to support P1, P2, P3 and Left/ Right Trigger buttons.
Aim Mode - Enable/Disable scanner aim during scanning.
Illumination Brightness - Controls illumination brightness of the imager.
Decode Audio Feedback Mode - Controls the Audio feedback mode to be given by the host device (WT6000) and remote scanner (RS6000) upon barcode decode.
Decode LED Feedback Mode - Controls the LED feedback mode to be given by the host device (WT6000) and remote scanner (RS6000) upon barcode decode.
Added support for new WT6000 Lollipop (Android 5.1.1) devices along with RS4000 and RS6000 scanner support.
Added new enum value "PLUGGABLE_LASER1" to BarcodeManager.DeviceIdentifier to specifically select RS4000 Scanner.
Added new enum value "PLUGGABLE_SSI" to ScannerInfo.ConnectionType for RS4000.
Connection event now fired for pluggable scanner RS4000 connection and disconnection. Earlier it was fired only for Bluetooth scanner connection and disconnection.
Added new enum value "BLUETOOTH_IMAGER_RS6000" to BarcodeManager.DeviceIdentifier to specifically select RS6000 Scanner.
Connection event now fired for Bluetooth scanner RS6000 connection and disconnection.
decodeAudioFeedbackMode - Controls the Audio feedback mode to be given by the host device (WT6000) and remote scanner (RS6000) upon barcode decode.
decodeLEDFeedbackMode - Controls the LED feedback mode to be given by the host device (WT6000) and remote scanner (RS6000) upon barcode decode.
Added new enums: DecodeLEDFeedbackMode, DecodeAudioFeedbackMode.
Connection idle timeout value 0 is supported. Device will not get disconnected when set to 0.
Added new method GetDeviceIdentifier() for selecting the scanner from the supported scanner devices. This method provides the information returned by the GetConnectionType() and GetDeviceType() methods in one call.
All samples written in Xamarin will support both landscape and portrait devices. Now it works with default/native device orientation. In WT6000, it is working in Landscape mode.
Added support for ScanAndPair API. The ScanAndPair API provides a simple function to scan the barcode containing MAC address and pair with the Bluetooth remote device using the Serial Port Profile (SPP).
Enhanced the Password fields in the Profile Manager to accept special characters.
Fixed: BarcodeManager.GetSupportedDevicesInfo() returns outdated ScannerInfo when the remote scanner is connected and disconnected.
Fixed: Using the DataCapture > Data Delivery > Intent field in the ProfileManager is returning the unsupported error.
EMDK OS Update for TC8000 using Xamarin 2.1 is not supported.


The biggest fallacy that must be quashed immediately when addressing Disney's live action Maleficent is that it is somehow an alternative take upon the events of their 1959 animated classic Sleeping Beauty. This is not, as the studio has gone to pains in an attempt to paint out via it's marketing and pre-release hype, a film which seeks to flesh out it's characters and shift perspective on how and why the titular character fell to villainy, but rather an entirely different story made piecemeal by dint of a few familiar scenes, a handful of shared characters and the deliberately vague narration that attempts to dismiss the original film as a distorted version of the actuality it goes on to supposedly portray. The problem is, Maleficent doesn't so much fill in the gaps and paper over the cracks of Sleeping Beauty as much as it wallpapers over the whole thing with an altogether different and at times completely juxtaposing series of events and characters.
Perhaps the biggest flaw in this approach is that it unquestionably fails in it's raison d'etre - to give depth and dimension to the self proclaimed 'mistress of all evil'. Whilst Angelina Jolie is admittedly wonderful in the role, this is not the Eleanor Audley uber-villainess of yesteryear, but a wounded, hurt woman who suffers a bit of a meltdown but almost instantly attempts to make amends. Following on from the disjointed and overlong exposition that kickstarts the film, the character's spiraling descent into hatred and madness does temporarily see the film jump to life, with Jolie deliciously indulging in the darker moments and offered plenty in the way of ammunition and motivation in her war against newly crowned monarch, and former love interest, King Stefan (Sharlto Copley). The board and pieces are set in place, and the dark fairy beloved for her intense, unyielding wickedness begins to take glorious, malevolent shape.
And then gradually, as the film segues into it's second reel, with the plot focus shifting onto young Sleeping Beauty Aurora herself, the life, fire and magic slowly begins to fizzle out and the dawning realisation of what Disney are doing slowly becomes horribly brazen. This is not Maleficent the tragedy, or even Maleficent the anti-hero, but instead Maleficent the meandering hero. Bar a small handful of scenes where she revels in her devilry, Jolie is forced to spend the majority of the middle portion of the film solemnly stalking Aurora and regretting the curse she placed upon her at birth. You can almost hear the brainstorming and mentality of those initial plot and production discussions - 'we'll twist the whole tale on it's head!' 'let's make her the unlikely hero!' and, in the process, moments of magic and whimsy from the animated classic are horribly subverted - Aurora's minder fairies are now three quarrelsome, useless and borderline-neglectful morons (though Imelda Staunton, as always, does the best with what she's given), her crow familiar Diablo is now Diaval (Sam Riley) and can take the shape of anything she wishes, which only leads to some serious third act oversights (similarly so with Maleficent's fluctuating and inconsistent magical prowess), and subplots such as the romance between Aurora and young Prince Phillip (Brenton Thwaites) are shoehorned in briefly, perfunctorily and end up ultimately being so completely irrelevant. The most glaring, increasingly so as the film progresses, is Maleficent herself; so vapid and starkly contrasted with the very essence and heritage of the character that it all begs the question why? Who actually wants to see a movie about Maleficent where she is so robbed of her menace and evil, the very thing that has cemented her as such an enduring figure in the Disney catalogue of rogues, and distorted into what is continually re-affirmed in the film as a figure of good.
Further compounding this bizarre logic is the fact that the film actually does feature front-and-centre an insane, thoroughly villainous and irredeemable figure in the form of Copley's King Stefan. Whereas in the original animated classic he is a bumbling, comedic figure, here he is madness, greed and power-lust personified, and Copley leaves no furniture unchewed. So again, here we have a film titled Maleficent, purportedly attempting to add dimension and insight to the Sleeping Beauty narrative, but still nonetheless features a crazed, one-dimensional, hateful, nigh-daemonic figure of evil... only this time round it's Aurora's father. If anyone can find the logic therein, please feel free to let me know. By the time the finale rolls around, any semblance to the original tale, it's plot and characters are completely tossed out the window, and, at the risk of spoilers, Maleficent becomes full-on action hero, at one point having Jolie's costume, performance and behaviour almost more in-keeping with her Tomb Raider Lara Croft than anything old Uncle Walt's masterpiece offered. The final set-piece in particular is so ridden with contemporary action cliche and nonsense that the one thing the movie can actually claim to have done well is further cement the brilliance of the original's finale by dint of this one's awfulness.
Technically the film is solid, although it adopts a stark palette of either moody gloom or oh-so-pretty explosion of fantasy and colour that doesn't lend itself brilliantly to 3D. Bar one or two sequences of flight which offer moments of genuine excitement and spectacle, the film adopts a relatively sombre tone, and the majority of the time the moodier moments almost appear out of focus when viewed in 3D, and given that the film was not natively shot in the format, it is hardly worth recommending. The visual effect work is of a consistently high standard, and whilst the art direction once again detours from the original film quite jarringly (Maleficent lives amongst a menagerie of cartoony cohorts not a million miles from Lewis Carol), it is certainly a very visually arresting and pretty film to look at. Director Robert Stromberg's visual effects background, then, is clearly front and centre, though his relative inexperience can be felt in a few instances of jarring cuts and forced edits.
In the end, Sleeping Beauty was a film of such magnificence and genius because it understood the power of archetypal narrative and tonal simplicity, and in crafting it's now-iconic villain it took a very simple concept - pure evil - and writ it large. Some concepts and ideas simply do not need embellishment, the very idea of adding shade and nuance to a character who is adored for her singular evilness is in and of itself self-defeating, and this failure is utterly compounded when, as is the case of Maleficent, the approach taken is in fact to U-turn the character so drastically in the opposite direction that she is neither here nor there. Even if they absolutely had to go down this route of making the character an unlikely but ultimately good-natured hero, there should have been far more in the way of development and character motivation for the character in the middle portion of the film in particular. Instead, robbed of her majesty, her irrepressible belligerence and uncompromising darkness, one of Disney's greatest, despite perfect casting and Jolie's very best efforts, is diluted, confused and horribly misused in a film which leans on the good name and familiarity of Sleeping Beauty before morphing it into something altogether different and far, far less magical.
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Press access for this screening of Maleficent was provided by Walt Disney Motion Picture Studios UK. (A)musings Media gratefully acknowledges their generous invitation.
Can't believe what I am reading. I would never guessed that the character of Maleficent would have turned out to be portrayed in such a contrasting way, especially with Disney's tagline for the movie being their 'most evil villain' - a real anticlimax to all the publicity.
Не плохая графика, точнее она на на столько хороша, что ее не видно, то есть кажется что так и должно быть, так и было. Радует актерская игра Джоли, как всегда на высшем уровне. Не очень обычная история и развязка, но что-то в этом всем не то, не привлекает. Так же не оправданная длинна фильма, растянули как целую эпопею.


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Now EVERYbodys Got One.com: Why will Apple Pay make Mobile Payments a Reality ?
Why will Apple Pay make Mobile Payments a Reality ?
Apple Pay is extremely likely to finally make mobile payments a reality for regular people. But why ?
What's so special about Apple Pay ?
What market forces are in play that will force change ?
How secure is mobile payment tech ?
What about privacy concerns ?
Let's first focus our discussion by defining mobile payments as a payment transaction that is completed with a mobile device, without any conventional plastic card or other medium.
Trying to make mobile payments a reality has been something that many have been working on for years. Google Wallet for example was announced and released back in 2011. The app stores debit, credit and other card types and can use Near Field Communication (NFC) to communicate with Point Of Sale (POS) devices to send payment info. It has had it's security criticisms and privacy concerns.
PayPal, of course, also has a mobile payments offering for paying in stores as well. Other specialized apps have also accomplished mobile payments. For example the Starbucks app, which using a barcode displayed on the screen that is read by a barcode scanner at the register.
Meanwhile Apple decided not to pursue mobile payments until now. Apple Pay is coming this month and is expected to be part of Apple's next event on Oct 16. Apple has previously resisted integrating NFC because it so far has not presented a valuable feature for customers because of it's immaturity. In 2013, Tim Cook said that mobile payments were "just getting started" and still "in its infancy". And before that Phil Schiller said "It's not clear that NFC is the solution to any current problem". In 2012 they released Passbook which now serves as an excellent platform for Apple Pay. Then Touch ID in the iPhone 5s in 2013.
But now Apple has a great reason to use NFC, so the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have NFC tech, and the Apple Watch coming in early 2015, will also support contactless readers in stores. And you can also use Apple Pay within apps to pay for stuff.
Why Apple Pay is special ?
The sheer volume of the tech that Apple has unleashed is in itself a noteworthy accomplishment. But, as Apple knows better then anyone, technology must serve to enable a great customer experience, or it serves no purpose at all. This fundamental perspective is why Apple succeeds where others have stumbled and failed.
Just check out the demo of the Apple Pay user experience in the video of the Sept 9th event. It starts at about the 46:40 mark, but it just lasts a few seconds because it's so insanely simple. As it should be….. BTW: The current awful payment experience that Apple Pay replaces is at about 44:10.
What makes Apple Pay special, and unique compared to every single other attempt at mobile payments, is Apple has created a great customer experience by bringing together exceptional technology including Near Field Communication (NFC), Touch ID, Passbook and the big advances they made in security and privacy in Apple Pay. And using Apple Pay is supported from your hand and wrist with the iPhone 6, 6 Plus and Apple Watch.
The big leap forward that is a game changer in mobile payments, is the advances Apple has made in security and privacy in Apple Pay, Nothing before it has offered better security and more privacy than Apple Pay. I have experience managing several software development projects for payment services infrastructure, so I understand the great significance of Apple's technology.
All payment systems that you use today, whether in stores or on-line, must get your sensitive credit card information. And all this sensitive information is also completely out in the open printed right on your card. Every time you take out your card, you are exposed to the potential of credit card theft and fraud. And if you store your credit card for re-use, for example in an eCommerce site or mobile app, you're exposed even more because your card info is stored by that merchant.
The most dangerous combination of personal information related to credit / debit cards is your name on the card, card number, expiration date and security code / PIN. The security code is also referred to as a card verification code, CVV, CAV and others. It's that 3 digit code on the back of Visa and MasterCards and the 4 digit code on the front of AMEX cards. And PINs are used on debit cards. The security code / PIN is used for authentication in card not present transactions like those done on-line.
If a data thief gets this set of data, it's game over. They can buy anything they want, anywhere they want. And in some places only a card number and expiration date is enough.
You've seen the big headlines of thousands of payment cards stolen. Like the recent breaches at companies like Target, Home Depot and now Kmart. These thefts are sometimes data captured over the air, hacks in to secured databases or hacks that install malware software that captures data in real time and forwards out of the store's network. Another approach to stealing payment cards is by capturing the data right off the magnetic stripe on cards. The mag stripe is the mother load - it stores everything.
The somewhat good news for consumers, is there is an industry council that sets security standards. It's called the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) founded by global payment brands such as American Express, MasterCard, Visa, etc. The security standards are known as PCI SSC Data Security Standards (DSS) and current version of the primary document is called PCI DSS v3.0.
The enforcement is done by the card companies and banks. Violations are attempted to be found, before a thief does, through independent and self audits. I have seen enforcements made by fining a merchant 100s of 1,000s of dollars until a violation is fixed and charging transaction penalties in higher fees for every transaction. Obviously these efforts don't always work all the great, so….. Caveat emptor.
All payment card data must be fully encrypted when transmitted and stored.
Security codes and PINs must never be stored anywhere.
The physical location and systems handling stored data must be tightly secured with physical locks, firewalls and access controls.
If these rules were followed by all merchants, almost no payment cards would ever be stolen. But of course, they don't. Hence, the Security Delusion.
So the best possible prevention against theft, is for customers to never give anyone their payment card data, ever. Apple Pay makes that possible.
Why does Apple Pay Change the Rules ?
Having now laid down a foundation, I'll now cut to the chase and summarize why Apple Pay changes everything, and will cause a massive disruption in the payment business.
Your payment card data is NEVER shared with ANYONE. Only you and the company that issued your card, will ever have it.
Not even your name is shared.
Card data is not even stored on the iPhone or Watch.
Apple isn't even involved in the transaction.
No one, except of course your payment card issuer, has a record of the payment transaction.
A merchant that you do not use an account with, cannot track your purchases back to you. If you have only made a payment with the merchant and you do not use an account that identifies you, the payment can never be related to your identity.
How does Apple Pay Work ?
There is a good break down of how Apple Pay works in relation to security, published by TUAW. It boils down to card info is never stored any where, except with your card issuer (bank, credit company, etc.). A unique token (number) is generated and stored securely on your iPhone and is useless by itself.
A number of banks are confident in Apple Pay's security, and will be assuming liability for fraudulent purchases.
Regarding privacy issues, Apple has pledged that they will never keep a record of your payment transactions (also stated on the Apple Pay page in the section, Keep your purchases private). And given the way experts expect Apple Pay to work, it looks like Apple's systems may never be involved in payment transactions at all.
In addition, merchants that you do business with regularly using an account that identifies you - such as eCommerce sites and loyalty or frequent purchase programs - will never need to store your credit card data. And may not even store your token, depending on how all this gets implemented..
Since Apple Pay is not released yet, it's not completely clear how the security standards will work related to token storage. But with the way Apple Pay works to authenticate you with Touch ID at the time of purchase with your fingerprint, it seems totally unnecessary for even an online merchant to store the token ever. Because every time you order something you can authorize payment with your finger and you're done. Except for scheduled automatic purchases, which may very well not be possible with Apple Pay nor be necessary to use it with those kinds of purchases.
Although a ton of retailers have already announced support for Apple Pay, and it has not even launched yet, other retailers are hesitant. But it's important to know a few things that will drive adoption quicker and more effectively than any mobile payment tech that has come before it.
Even if a retailer does not explicitly offer support for Apple Pay, it will still work in any retail store that supports contactless payments using NFC. And many modern Point of Sale (PoS) systems come with NFC capabilities.
Regulatory changes will require merchants to update their payment systems over the course of the next year. Those updated systems will support NFC and therefore Apple Pay and other payment solutions that use NFC.
"As of October 2015, merchants that do not offer support for EMV credit cards (cards that contain integrated circuits to prevent fraud) will assume responsibility for any fraudulent transactions that take place. Normally, banks assume liability, so it is in the best interest of retailers to deploy these new payment processing systems. EMV cards, or chip cards, are already used in many other countries around the world."
So by next holiday season, if retailers have not upgraded their payment systems, it will cost them money. In this case, due to fraud that they will be liable for, and probably increased transaction fees for using less secure payment tech.
EMVCo (EMV = Europay, MasterCard and Visa) exists to facilitate worldwide interoperability and acceptance of secure payment transactions and is overseen by the same kind of payment card companies as those that founded the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). A number of the technical aspects of the financial and logistical processes that may be used in Apple Pay can be gathered from the EMV Payment Tokenisation Specification Technical Framework.
As Apple has done time and time again, with the computer, the music player, the smartphone, the tablet - they will soon do again with payments. And also with watches. By focusing on creating great customer experiences, and making sure the technology is exceptional and serves to support the user experience, Apple will succeed here, where others have stumbled, struggled and failed.


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In addition, Tesco's CEO Dave Lewis, announced the publication of food waste data from 27 of their own-brand suppliers, with a further nine branded suppliers poised to publish their food waste data next year.