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WTF America: A Relentless Abundance of Pie (Chapter 27)
by DMcGirr | Nov 28, 2014 | Writing
A relentless abundance of pie
The pumpkin spice must flow.
So I've touched on thanksgiving before, in the chapter about how Americans eat. And this day, like no other in the American calendar is about consumption. For years it was about the food, the family, the togetherness. But most of all it was about the food. This year, with me being so far from family, and most members of Kimberlee's family living in California, we held what we've heard called an 'Orphans' thanksgiving.' The premise is simple – invite friends instead of family. Because you've got friends that are local, who aren't going anywhere for thanksgiving, so someone elects to host and everybody comes over.
Kimberlee battered many items of food into submission and deliciousness over the course of several days. Homemade cranberry sauce, homemade gravy, cornbread stuffing with oysters, and an expertly cooked 13 pound bird. She cooked it in a paper bag, a practice that baffled me, but it's hard to argue with the results. I had only been to one thanksgiving before this one, and it was a pretty different experience. Last year Kimberlee's mother was living in the state, and we were stony broke, so we brought over some scratch made mac and cheese, because that's what we had. We were still treated to abundance, as Kim's mother laid on a spread that fed 5 or 6 of us.
Kimberlee's mother is a religious woman, and I've long since hung up with altar boy robes and backed away from the church. Saying grace is also not something I grew up with, so her speech to open the festivities was an interesting spectacle for me. She made mention of the abundance of food, naturally, but we were also treated to a short oration on the treatment of native americans in the US, which I will not attempt to even paraphrase. It's not like this information was particularly new to me, and it didn't bring down the festivities, it was just interesting to see this perspective, on this day of great feasting. After one of the most filling meals of my life, I believe we watched a GI Joe movie, which has nothing to do with anything, but I felt it important to note the star spangled cap on this American experience.
This year felt very different. It wasn't a small gathering of family. It was a party, of the much more decadent kind. I started drinking at 1.30, but fear not dear readers because I am well versed in marathon drinking. I've attended an Irish wedding or two, and that's enough alcohol drinking training for most. The early part of the day was a few friends eating dinner, shooting the shit, and a little bit of cleaning up after ourselves. We went around the table saying what we're thankful for, and most of what I said has been echoed in these pages before. It's been a transformative year for me, and for Kimberlee.
This thanksgiving, I was very much looking forward to a feast. The year has had its highs and its lows, we've been broke, and now we're in a spot where we could not only afford a feast, but we could afford to take our friends in. Being skint in America is not a fun experience, and to get this day where we could all throw caution to the waistband and eat and drink our fill several times over was very satisfying.
One of the main things in my thankful speech was how readily I'd been taken in by these strange creatures, these gun toting crazies, these people that drive cars that are too big, and these people that prepare feasts that are too large; these Americans. Not only did several guests provide a relentless abundance of pie, but everyone brought their kindness, and their generosity. People that I've known for barely a year came to my little flat with champagne, bourbon, chocolates, appetites and the aforementioned relentless abundance of pie. They brought with them a festive and thankful spirit. They also brought Cards Against Humanity, which if you haven't played you need to get a copy of it. It's an experience that is hard to match when you see half a dozen adults crack up into laughter because they have a series of cards that are the perfect answer for "________: kid tested, mother approved." I'll spare the gory details, but know this game isn't for the weak of spirit, or the bruisable of sensibilities.
I think thanksgiving is a great idea. There's no demand of gifts, it's a secular holiday, and from what I've seen of it so far it inspires people to bring fun and generosity to the table, and to the party. I'm sure I sound a little gushy, but I don't care – I'm amazed that the Americans I have met have been so welcoming. Within a few months of being here I already felt like I was being treated like an old friend, and now that I've hosted my first thanksgiving, I feel like I've known these people forever. It fills the heart in a way that makes the ribcage creak out with pride and joy.
But what would a WTF America chapter be without a little complaining. So to the topic that usually comes up around this time of year – consumerism. And specifically that consumerism that occurs around the most capitalist of days, Black Friday. For those not in the know Black Friday is the starting gun for the Christmas shopping, and there are deep discounts on a lot of items. The purpose of Black Friday is, generally, to drive people into a frenzy of buying, to stimulate the economy, or to fill in the ledgers of stores, or whatever the purpose is.
It's not a kind sounding name, because it's not a kind day, by all accounts. The trend of the day has begun to seep out into the days around it, with stores opening on thanksgiving itself for 'Grey Thursday.' There's an online equivalent called Cyber monday. Retailers are extending the shopping beyond the day itself in each direction, and there's a lot of talk of hollow consumerism. The trend has apparently begun spilling over into the UK too. There's no excuse for it there, there's no thanksgiving to follow. Some consumers that went out for the spectacle and the bargains this year noted that people were buying shit that they didn't want or need, because they're caught up in the frenzy. There's a helpful website called Black Friday Death Count that keeps track of the injuries and deaths caused by tramplings, or customers shooting each other, or using mace on one another, because they really really wanted a $12 waffle iron.
This is the flip side of the abundance. If retailers can drop their prices this far it makes you wonder where the profit is coming from. Or it makes you wonder if the stuff that people will step over each other's battered bodies for is worth anything at all. There's so much shopping to be had in America, and this day, Black Friday, is like D-Day for buying shit. Most of it shit you don't need. I've seen people on social media decry the tradition, but still go out to grab something because the lure of sales is too good. You're not saving any money by the way – when you buy something, you have less money than you did before. No matter how deep the discount, you will always lose money on a transaction where you give some of your money away.
After a day of feasting, and relaxation, you'd think people would have enough. But this is a very commercialized country. There is no 'enough.' I don't tar all Americans with this brush by the way – there are plenty that aren't involved in this spectacle-fight they call shopping. But those that do make the most noise, because they will coldcock someone for a fucking tickle-me-elmo, which the child will likely stop giving a shit about before the batteries even run out. I get that shit is cheaper today, sometimes in excess of 50 percent off, but honestly you don't really need it. It's not important what it is, or how much you think you need it, you probably don't. There are black friday sales for cars, for fucks sake. Such a major purchasing decision should not be made based on who can turn up to a lot with cars on it first, or 500th, or whatever the special is. Because there's money exchanged for this stuff, it's not called looting, but it looks remarkably similar.
There's a relentless abundance in this country, and I'm glad to partake of it a lot of the time. A little money in your pocket, and you'll never want for anything. But days like Black Friday remind me that there's far too much of a good thing out there. Nobody will tell you no in America if you want to buy something. And you're certainly not going to listen to me if I tell you no. I get that people want shit. Having shit is nice. You need your shit, your car's full of shit, you've got too much shit in your house. I've got a bunch of shit that I use all the time. I could live without it, but for the most part I won't, because I don't have to make that choice. I can have anything here.
But what I liked receiving most this thanksgiving wasn't the food, or the booze, or anything that I could have bought today, or tomorrow, or the rest of December which is the busiest shopping month of the year – it was the friendship. Belonging is better than owning every time, and sat around the table discussing the high quality of the stuffing, or sat around the table playing a card game for horrible people, or sitting outside getting a little fresh air after dinner while talking nonsense about rat-sized cockroaches making their own sandwiches… these are the moments that made my thanksgiving. The turkey will all get eaten, the whiskey bottles will run dry and get thrown out, and the shopping will continue unabated, regardless of what I have to say about it. But the memories and moments remain with me, and remind me that even amidst what could rightly be called a maelstrom of shopping, that friends are what matters.
That said, a relentless abundance of pie is forever.


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Saudi's Sipchem, Sahara to seek deals in US and Asia after merger
The new entity, Sahara International Petrochemical Company, will have combined assets worth more than SAR22bn
Saudi International Petrochemical Co (Sipchem) and Sahara Petrochemical plan to target acquisitions and joint ventures in the United States and Asia when their merger is completed in order to expand market reach, top executives said.
The new entity, Sahara International Petrochemical Company, will have combined assets worth more than SAR22bn ($5.9bn), ranking second after the kingdom's biggest petrochemicals firm, Saudi Basic Industries (SABIC).
"Combining Sipchem and Sahara will create an integrated petrochemical leader with an improved competitive position in Saudi Arabia and globally," said Sahara CEO Saleh Bahamdan, who will also be CEO of the new entity.
"We are looking at opportunities in Asia and US markets for either acquisition or organic growth, JVs, and locally we are also exploring," said Sipchem CEO Abdullah Al-Saadoon, who will be the new company's chief operating officer.
Growth opportunities will be evaluated and prioritised after the combined entity's management and board are appointed, both executives told Reuters in an interview, without giving further details.
Shareholders of the two firms will hold separate meetings on May 16 to vote on the merger in the last step before completion.
The duo called off a tie-up in 2014, citing an inadequate regulatory framework, but revived it in 2018 as consolidation gained momentum in the Saudi corporate sector as part of the government's Vision 2030 drive to diversify the economy and boost the private sector to create jobs for a young population.
"The transaction comes in line with Vision 2030 goals to build national companies with strong local and international reach in a sector that has been identified as a priority for the future Saudi economy," said Bahamdan.
The petrochemical sector, which produces chemicals using oil and natural gas as raw materials, is the backbone of the kingdom's manufacturing sector. Its flagship is SABIC, the world's fourth largest petrochemical firm, the majority of which was recently acquired by Saudi oil giant Aramco.
Sahara produces basic petrochemicals while Sipchem focuses on more high-value products. The tie-up will expand their product portfolio, increase purchasing power and reduce raw material costs, boosting competitiveness and sustainability.
"The merger between Sipchem and Sahara is expected to create synergies of SAR175-225m in recurrent EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) annually, coming from increased revenue and also optimising cost," said Saadoon.
The synergies will start in the first year of completing the deal and will be fully realised in three years, Bahamdan said.
The two companies will have a shared services structure, including human resources, IT, finance, maintenance and technical services.
They will also have increased scale for procurement and boost cross-selling through 24 companies and affiliates offering 30 distinct petrochemical products, Bahamdan added.
Both Sipchem and Sahara have the Zamil Group, one of the kingdom's most prominent family businesses, as a significant shareholder, along with the Saudi Arabian government.
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Date: 5 May 2020
U.S. Investment Management Alert
By: Peter J. Shea, Trayne S. Wheeler, Uri S. Segelman, Alyssa B. Sherman
As the December 23, 2020 compliance date for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved rule 6c-11 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (ETF Rule) approaches, the vast majority of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are preparing to launch and operate without first obtaining an exemptive order from the SEC. In approving the ETF Rule, the SEC intended to "create a consistent, transparent, and efficient regulatory framework for the regulation of most ETFs and help level the playing field for [ETF] market participants."1 As part of a desire to also streamline and reduce the continued listing standards for ETFs, each of the major U.S. stock exchanges and markets—CBOE BZX Exchange, Inc. (CBOE), The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), and NYSE Arca, Inc. (NYSE Arca) (collectively, the Exchanges)—proposed new generic listing standards to permit the listing of shares of ETFs that operate in reliance on the ETF Rule (relying ETFs). The SEC approved the proposed rule changes for CBOE to adopt Rule 14.11(l), Nasdaq to adopt Rule 5704, and NYSE Arca to adopt Rule 5.2-E(j)(8), each governing the listing and trading of shares of relying ETFs (each, a new listing rule). Each new listing rule is anticipated to become effective prior to the compliance date of the ETF Rule.
The ETF Rule requires that relying ETFs must remain listed on an Exchange.2 Each new listing rule greatly simplifies the compliance by relying ETFs with their continued listing standards to remain listed. Much of the benefit from each new listing rule reflects the efficiencies obtained under the ETF Rule—a lack of distinction between index-based and actively managed ETFs, no intraday indicative value (IIV) publication requirement, and no index or portfolio component liquidity requirement. The new listing rules differ slightly in order and form for each Exchange but are substantially similar in their requirements. Accordingly, the material requirements that are consistent among each of the new listing rules are summarized below.
No IIV Requirement
In addition to relief provided to the Exchanges from quarterly reporting on actively managed ETFs,3 ETF issuers will be pleased to learn that none of the new listing rules includes an IIV publication requirement.4 While ETFs that continue to rely on their exemptive orders will continue to be required to publish an IIV, this development in each new listing rule directly reflects the SEC's general historical view of IIV as useless, at best, and potentially misleading, at worst.5
No Distinction Between Index-based and Actively Managed ETFs
Each new listing rule principally states that the Exchange will list for trading ETF shares of only those ETFs that are defined as "exchange traded funds" under the ETF Rule and are relying ETFs. Thus, each new listing rule effectively adopts the ETF Rule's lack of distinction between actively managed and fully transparent ETFs (index-based or passively managed ETFs).
Continued Listing Requirements – Minimum Shares Outstanding, Firewalls, and De-Listing
In addition to requiring compliance with the ETF Rule, each new listing rule also lists several requirements that ETF shares must meet on an initial and continued listing basis. These additional requirements are similar to those present in the preexisting generic listing standards applicable to index-based and actively managed ETFs. As an initial matter, each Exchange will establish a minimum number of ETF shares required to be outstanding at the time trading commences.6
Further, each new listing rule requires both index-based and actively managed ETFs to create and maintain an effective informational barrier or "firewall." With respect to index-based ETFs, the broker-dealer or fund adviser maintaining the index must erect a "firewall" around personnel who have access to information concerning adjustments to the index, and the index must be calculated by a third party who is not a broker-dealer or fund adviser. With respect to an actively managed ETF whose investment adviser is affiliated with a broker-dealer, the investment adviser must erect and maintain a "firewall" between itself and the broker-dealer concerning the access to information for the composition of and/or changes to the portfolio.
Each new listing rule itemizes a number of circumstances that may warrant the suspension of trading or removal (i.e., delisting), such as noncompliance with the respective new listing rule or with the ETF Rule, having fewer than 50 beneficial holders of shares after a post-commencement period of 12 months,7 and any other conduct that the Exchange deems disabling.
Continued Listing Requirements – Reporting Authority Obligations and Exchange Liability Insulation
Each new listing rule also contains provisions that do not directly impact a relying ETF but rather the Exchanges themselves. These provisions likewise track similar provisions provided in preexisting generic ETF listing rules.
For example, each new listing rule requires that any entity that advises a reporting authority with respect to material nonpublic information regarding the applicable index for an index-based ETF, or the applicable portfolio for an actively managed ETF, must be subject to procedures designed to prevent the use and dissemination of such material nonpublic information. Additionally, each new listing rule contains a limitation on liability for the applicable Exchange.8
Transition to the New Listing Rules
Each new listing rule provides that ETF shares that had previously been approved for listing on the Exchange, pursuant to preexisting generic listing requirements,9 or pursuant to the approval of a proposed rule change or subject to a notice of effectiveness by the SEC, may be considered for listing solely under the respective new listing rule only if such ETF is eligible to operate as a relying ETF. Typically, existing ETF issuers will need to inform their primary listing Exchange of their desire to comply with the relevant new listing rule. The Exchanges will then work with that ETF issuer to transition away from their current listing standards to the applicable listing rule, including establishing the date for such transition. Whatever the date of such a transition, the ETF must assure that it is in fact a relying ETF on that date.
Any requirements for listing as specified in each Exchange's preexisting generic listing requirements that differ from the requirements of the respective new listing rule will no longer be applicable to a relying ETF. Thus, an index-based relying ETF, if it transitions to a new listing rule, will no longer have to monitor the liquidity of the components of its referenced index.10 Similarly, an actively managed relying ETF, if it transitions to a new listing rule, will no longer be required by the Exchanges to monitor the liquidity of each of its portfolio holdings.11
Each new listing rule paves the way for the streamlined listing and continued listing of ETF issuer shares on the Exchanges. Each of the new listing rules are substantially similar in their requirements and differ only slightly in order and form. Any ETF that is defined as an "exchange traded fund" under the ETF Rule and is a relying ETF will be able to list ETF shares on the Exchanges pursuant to each new listing rule. However, ETF issuers will be responsible for the construction and maintaining of "firewalls" to prevent the use and dissemination of material nonpublic information. In sum, each new listing rule will now enable ETF issuers relying on the ETF Rule to maintain their Exchange listing in a simpler and more cost effective fashion by reducing exchange listing reporting requirements. This, in turn, will also simplify an ETF's compliance with the continuing ETF Rule requirement that such relying ETF maintain its Exchange listing.
1 See Exchange-Traded Funds, 84 Fed. Reg. 57,162, 57,166 (Oct. 24, 2019) (to be codified at 17 C.F.R. pts. 210, 232, 239, 270, 274) [hereinafter Adopting Release].
2 See 270.6c-11(a) (definition of "Exchange-traded fund").
3 Each Exchange is no longer required to submit to the SEC quarterly reports covering actively managed ETF shares (e.g., CBOE Rule 14.11(i); Nasdaq Rule 5735(b); Commentary .01 to NYSE Arca Rule 8.600-E). This is because the newly required ETF issuer data filing obligations under the ETF Rule have effectively replaced this. See, e.g., SEC Rel. No. 34-88566 (Apr. 6, 2020) [hereinafter CBOE Release] at 17–18; SEC Rel. No. 34-88561 (Apr. 3, 2020) [hereinafter Nasdaq Release] at 18; SEC Rel. No. 34-88625 (Apr.13, 2020) [hereinafter NYSE Arca Release] at 20.
4 See CBOE Release, supra note 3, at 16. While neither the Nasdaq Release nor the NYSE Arca Release explicitly state that the new listing rules will not include a requirement for IIV dissemination for a series of ETF shares to be listed on the Exchange (like the CBOE Release does), the rules themselves do not include such a requirement.
5 See, e.g., Adopting Release, supra note 1, at 62–67.
6 Each new listing rule also brings forward ETF share trading and market surveillance rules that the preexisting generic index-based and actively managed ETF listing rules also contained. Each new listing rule provides or is compatible with other listing rules that provide that transactions in ETF shares will occur through each Exchange's specific trading hours and require a minimum price variance of US$0.01 (penny trading). See, e.g., NYSE Arca Rule 7.6-E (penny trading); NYSE Arca Release, supra note 3, at 15. Each new listing rule also requires that each Exchange implement and maintain written surveillance procedures for ETF shares. See proposed CBOE Rule 14.11(l)(2)(C); proposed Nasdaq Rule 5704(c); proposed NYSE Arca Rule 5.2-E(j)(8)(g).
7 Note that unlike Nasdaq and NYSE Arca, CBOE requires holdings by fewer than 50 beneficial owners for 30 or more days (following the 12 months after commencement of trading). Proposed CBOE Rule 14.11(l)(4)(B)(i)(c).
8 Each new listing rule states that neither the Exchange nor any of its agents will be held liable for damages, claims, losses, or expenses caused by any errors, omissions, or delays in calculating or disseminating any information relating to the purchase, redemption, or trading of ETF shares resulting from any negligent act or omission by the Exchange or its agents; any act, condition, or cause beyond their reasonable control; or any error, omission, or delay in the reports of transactions in one or more underlying securities. See proposed CBOE Rule 14.11(l)(5); proposed Nasdaq Rule 5704(e); proposed NYSE Arca Rule 5.2-E(j)(8)(d).
9 E.g., CBOE Rules 14.11(c), (i); Nasdaq Rules 5705(b), 5735(b)(1); NYSE Arca Rule 5.2-E(j)(3); Commentary .01 to Rule 8.600-E.
10 See CBOE Rules 14.11(c)(3)–(4); Nasdaq Rules 5705(b)(3)–(4); Commentary .01 and .02 to NYSE Arca Rule 5.2-E(j)(3).
11 See CBOE Rule 14.11(i)(4); Nasdaq Rule 5735(b); Commentary .01 to Rule 8.600-E.
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Trayne S. Wheeler
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WWII veteran counts his blessings
"Spinner," everybody aboard the B-17 bomber called him, for they had seen him working the beads of his rosary between his fingers again and again.
Thaddeus J. Hense prayed his rosary often as a bombardier who flew about 25 missions in World War II, most of them over Nazi Germany.
"I was always saying the rosary until we got up real high and we had to keep our gloves on," recalled Mr. Hense, 90.
With his strong build and smooth face, Mr. Hense could pass for decades younger. The parishioner of Immaculate Conception in Towson still works as a lawyer. He remains fit by swimming at the Towson YMCA, nearly a daily ritual for 50 years.
With Veterans Day on Nov. 11 approaching, Mr. Hense sat in his Ruxton home, recalling the war that he once believed would end war for good.
He found strength in his Catholic faith, praying aboard the bomber "Little Boy Blue," and often attending daily Mass when at the base at Knettishall airfield near Thetford, England.
From October 1943 until March 1944, Mr. Hense served as a bombardier in the 388th Heavy Bombardment Group of the 560th Squadron of the Army Air Corps.
While airborne, he saw a handful of other planes, each carrying 10 men, shot down over Germany, so he and fellow crew members gave thanks they survived.
"We all felt that we were leading an enchanted life because somebody was taking care of us," he said, "because some of these other crews, they had terrible losses. Some of them didn't come back. Some of them came back shot up. It was just terrible. We were one of the few that came out unscathed. I would say it was a miracle myself."
As the bombardier, Mr. Hense pulled the pins out of bombs over targets and fired guns from the front of the bomber during other parts of missions, which could last more than six hours.
As a gunner, he said, "I felt helpless. I could see the fighters coming at me, blinking their 20 mm cannons, and I thought, 'He's going to get me.' But I was lucky nothing happened each time."
He said he pitied the people killed by the bombs the plane dropped.
"You felt terrible about it that somebody had to get hurt, somebody had to get killed," he said. "It's a terrible price that the innocent – it's always the innocent – have to suffer, you know."
After his service, Mr. Hense returned to Baltimore to marry his sweetheart, Anne, his wife until her death five years ago. He has two daughters, a son, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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Woman Shot in US Capitol Unrest Has Died
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (CNA) - A woman has died after being shot on Wednesday (Jan 6) during the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, a spokeswoman for the Washington police department said.
No other details were available, the spokeswoman said. It remained unclear who shot the woman, but a witness said the shooting occurred after law enforcement authorities urged people to "get back".
A protester from New Jersey told Washington CBS affiliate WUSA he witnessed the woman being shot at the Capitol after police and other law enforcement officials warned people to get back.
"Well, we had stormed into the chambers inside, and there was a young lady who rushed to the windows; a number of police and Secret Service were saying, 'Get back, get down, get out of the way,'" he said. "She didn't heed the call and as we kind of raced up to grab people and pull them back, they shot her in the neck, and she fell back on me."
The man told the local television station he saw blood coming from the woman's mouth and neck and nose.
"It could have been me, but she went first," he said.
Hundreds of Trump supporters entered the Capitol on Wednesday in a bid to overturn his election defeat, forcing Congress to postpone a session that would have certified Democratic President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the Nov 3 election.
Video showed the Trump supporters breaking windows and police deploying tear gas inside the building.
Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said members of the crowd used chemical irritants to attack police and several had been injured. The FBI said it had disarmed two suspected explosive devices.
It was the most damaging attack on the iconic building since the British army burned it in 1814, according to the US Capitol Historical Society.
Police declared the Capitol building secure shortly after 5.30pm (6.30am Singapore time), more than three hours after it was breached.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday that lawmakers would resume the count of electoral votes to confirm the November election result once the US Capitol is cleared after pro-Trump rioters breached the building.
She said that decision was made after consultations with fellow congressional leaders and calls to the Pentagon, Justice Department and Vice President Mike Pence.
"We always knew this responsibility would take us into the night. The night may still be long but we are hopeful for a shorter agenda, but our purpose will be accomplished," she said in a statement.


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Home President inspects newly constructed army-improvised COVID-19 hospital in Seeduwa
President inspects newly constructed army-improvised COVID-19 hospital in Seeduwa
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Intermediate Care Centre for COVID-19 patients in Seeduwa with Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Gen.Shavendra Silva. (Pictures by PMD)
The Intermediate Care Center for COVID-19 patients in Seeduwa was inspected by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today. The Care Center, which is housed in a building offered by the Brandix Company comprises of three wards. It has the capacity to treat a total of 1,200 patients. The care center is fully equipped with the latest technical appliances, including a number of facilities to maintain the mental health of the in-house patients. It is noteworthy that the facility was constructed within mere 10 days by the Sri Lanka Army in collaboration with the Army Seva Vanitha Unit. Disabled war veterans of the Ranaviru Apparel Factory were able to manufacture 2,000 sets of bed sheets within a short period of 24 hours. Covid-19 patients who could not be practically taken care of at home but who do not show serious symptoms are to be treated in the facility. This project expects to avoid overcrowding at the hospitals in order to render the medical staff to pay their undivided attention towards the patients who are in critical condition and at a serious stage of the infection. It is also notable that the Covid-19 patients with non-communicable diseases and are being treated long-term will continue to receive their medication and medical consultations during their stay at the Care Center. Medical services at the Care Center will be provided jointly by the Ministry of Health and Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps. Defence Secretary, General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne, Health Secretary, Major General Sanjeewa Munasinghe, Health Services Director General Dr. Asela Gunawardane and Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander General Shavendra Silva were also present at the occasion.
President inspects new Intermediate Care Centre for COVID-19 patients
The Intermediate Care Centre for COVID-19 patients in Seeduwa was inspected by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (18).
The Care Centre, housed in a building offered by the Brandix Company has three wards. It has the capacity to treat a total of 1,200 patients. The care centre is fully equipped with the
latest technical appliances, including a number of facilities to maintain the mental health of the in-house patients. It is noteworthy that the facility was constructed in 10 days by the Sri Lanka Army in collaboration with the Army Seva Vanitha Unit. Disabled war veterans of the Ranaviru Apparel Factory were able to manufacture 2,000 sets of bed sheets within a short period of 24 hours.
COVID-19 patients who could not be practically taken care of at home but who do not show serious symptoms are to be treated in the facility. This project expects to avoid overcrowding at the hospitals in order to render the medical staff to pay their undivided attention towards the patients who are in critical condition and at a serious stage of the infection.
It is also notable that the Covid-19 patients with non-communicable diseases and are being treated long-term will continue to receive their medication and medical consultations during their stay at the Care Centre. Medical services at the Care Centre will be provided jointly by the Health Ministry and the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps.
Defence Secretary, General (Retired) Kamal Gunaratne, Health Secretary, Major General Sanjeewa Munasinghe, Health Services Director General Dr. Asela Gunawardane and Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander General Shavendra Silva were also present.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Seeduwa


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I do not know what the problem is. If I start container and build it manually it works.
If I create it manually then I am getting following error:
Conan: Version found ERROR: Can't write version file in /.conan/version.txt

A: I added the following environment variable to my jenkinsfile. Then it simply works!. I was trying to define env variables in docker container that was my fail
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Zeppelin Onslaught, The Forgotten Blitz, 1914-1915
Posted on December 31, 2018 by Review Editor
The author is acknowledged as the leading specialist in the study of the First Air War. This new work provides a quite unique view of the development of aerial bombardment and defence – Most Highly Recommended
NAME: Zeppelin Onslaught, The Forgotten Blitz, 1914-1915
AUTHOR: Ian Castle
SUBJECT: WWI, World War I, World War 1, First World War, The Great War,
aerial warfare, bombing, terror bombing, airships, rigid airships, Zeppelins, German
Navy German Army, British Isles, home defence, anti-aircraft, fighters, command
BUYNOW:  http://tinyurl.com/yc5oq7ls
DESCRIPTION:  The author is acknowledged as the leading specialist in the
study of the First Air War.  This new work provides a quite unique view of the
development of aerial bombardment and defence -  Most Highly Recommended
The air war that began in 1914 was in many respects a very complex and rapidly
evolving conflict. The German Navy had made an early decision to concentrate
effort on the rigid airship as a warship to fight in a new dimension and to reach
targets that would have otherwise proved unreachable. The Royal Navy saw this
major effort and dedicated a large part of their intelligence funds to tracking German
progress, more than was being spent on tracking battleship and naval gun
development. The Royal Navy had also begun its own early and highly professional
adventure into aviation but from a different persepctive. As a result, the Germans
concentrated on lighter-than-air vehicles and the Royal Navy concentrated on
heavier-than-air vehicles as a natural progression from the extensive RN trial of
man-carrying kites from 1903.
Where the Gemans had seen the proven lifting capacity of rigid airships as a viable
way of developing new aerial warships, the RN had first concentrated on training
their first naval aviators and then tasking them to list all of the ways aircraft could
help the RN achieve all of the established duties of navla blockade, fleet to fleet
engagements, anti-submarine warfare, attacking enemy ships in port and at sea,
and in escorting convoys. At the same time the early naval aviators were engaged in
shipboard operation and the development of aircraft carriers. The RN approach was
the most flexible and provided the best ultimate solutions. In 1914, RNAS aircaft had
already dropped the first torpedoes and depth bombs, their had bomb release systems
and aiming systems and they were already able to fly off and land on or near warships
underway. However, the German approach was better initially in that it provided a
way of reaching beyond the RN naval blockade and conducting strategic and tactical
bombing.
The author has provided a fast paced and absorbing account of the Zeppelin Blitz and
can describe it as the 'forgotten air war' because today it is. At the time it was far from
forgotten. The British saw it as terror bombing of civilian and medical targets and
certainly there was some deliberation of target select to attempt to break the will of the
civil population in Britain. Real damage was caused, people were killed, it was a shick
to the British system, but far from breaking the British Will it brought together the civil
and uniformed populations in a common sturggle against a ruthless enemy. It resulted in
rapid work to build a force of anti-Zeppein fighters and the means of controlling them
as they were directed at the enemy. This response was effective and expalins why the
Zeppelin Blitz was cut short.
Quite why the Zeppelin was a forgotten war is perhaps more difficult to explain.
Certainly to horrific losses of the trench war took much focus at the time and most of
the focus of historians after 1918. Then of course the air war of 1939 to 1945 was on a
whole scale greater and for British historians had the added advantage that it show
cased British victories, where the Zeppelin War was initially a German success.


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Ukraine ranks fourth in the world in the number of certified IT professionals and in terms of export of software products.
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Over 70% of country's IT specialists have a vast international experience, part of which acquired by working in offshore development centers with American and European software development companies.
There are over a thousand of IT outsourcing market players in the country with developers working for Microsoft, Skype, Deutsche Bank, Apple Inc., Bosch, Dell, IBM and other international and local companies.
Country's IT talent pool is approximately 250,000 IT specialists and is expected to grow to 350,000 by 2020.
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Nikhil Bahl will be the speaker at the May 8 meeting, presenting Techniques For Creating Dynamic Images. While a great light display can lead to attractive images a good photographer does not rely on great light to create compelling images. From capturing energy and motion to the serene and surreal, Nikhil will talk about techniques and ideas that you can use to create dynamic images. Nikhil will also give you insights into how and when these techniques are best applied.
An offshoot of Nikhil's fine art photography and love of nature is his documentation of wildlife behaviors and habitats. As a volunteer with the National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, his goal is to portray environmental stories with an artistic appeal, so his photographs educate and motivate about the imperative of conservation.
Member Rebecca Carpenter will be the featured speaker at the April 10 meeting. She will discuss creating a photographic series, including the steps she takes to initiate an idea, build a cohesive series around the theme, and incorporate multi-media with photography: collage, photographic transfers, sculpture, etc.
Currently, Becky is working on four series using both photography and mixed media, including METAMORPHIS, a simple look at the parallels of women's lives and butterflies. Another is a Fine Art Figure series in which women interact with form, light, and space. The third series is also a Fine Art Figure photographic series called DUALITY, in which she looks at the figure in intriguing spaces where the figure is in two distinctly different poses within the same space. The fourth series is a mixed media series of abandoned spaces, titled WHISPERS, in which she tells a visual story of life within an abandoned space.
The March 13 meeting will be a critique of member photos by local fine art photographer and instructor Patricia Stockman.
In the past, members have brought photos to the meeting, and we never were sure how many we would get. One meeting we had less than 20; last year we had more than 50.
This year, we are changing things up a bit. Each member may submit up to three photos for Patricia to review in advance of the meeting. The images should be sent as digital files to me, and I will place them on a website in a secure folder. Patricia will have access to the folder so that she can review the images, prepare some remarks, and be ready with comments for the meeting.
Critiques are not a competition. They are a learning experience. Patricia may suggest ways to improve the composition. She will study the exposure and focus. She may suggest a new crop or turning the image to black and white. You may want to submit images that you are just not sure about. Sometimes you feel that "something is there," but are not sure how to make your intention for taking the photo clear. Others may submit work that is new to them: compositing images, black and white, infrared, portraits of people, etc. Still others may be considering entering their images in a photo competition and want feedback on how to make them the best they can be.
Please send me up to three images before March 10, no larger than 5 mb each. If you want to prep the images at 2000 pixels on the long edge, 72dpi, and sRGB colorspace, jpg format, that's great. If you have no idea what all that means, just send me three images no larger than 5 mb each, and I will take care of the rest. There will be no need to bring the digital images to the meeting, too.
If you would prefer to bring prints to the meeting instead of submitting digital files, please email me with that information. Patricia can do a review of prints at the end of the meeting, with lights on, for all to see.
Local photographer and instructor Patricia Stockman will offer a critique of member images at the March 13 meeting at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center. Members should have received an email instructing them how and where to send their digital images for review. Check the forum for a review of the information.
Patricia has been a photographer for over 20 years, and currently resides in Frederick, MD. Formal education as a traditional photographer has taken her through B&W film processing and printing; while her work experience has taken her through color film processing & printing, photojournalism, and studio portraiture work. Most recently, Patricia's teaching career has widened her view of subject matter and digital techniques in her own art.
For the past 12 years, Patricia has been teaching high school Digital Photography and Computer Graphics classes with Frederick County Public Schools. She is also adjunct faculty at Mount St. Mary's University, teaching Digital Photography.
Involved with the arts community, Patricia is now a member and Vice-President of TAG/The Artists Gallery. She served on the Board for Artomatic@Frederick for all three events, and strives to involve her students in the arts community. Additionally, Patricia shows her photographic works throughout the region and into NYC. Recently, Patricia was honored with receiving "Best in Show" at the 2018 Cumberland Valley Photographers Juried Exhibition, as well as other awards.
Don't forget that our February meeting will be on the THIRD Wednesday of the month, February 20, and it will be at 7 pm at Frederick Community College. Member Gundars Osvalds will be presenting the story behind the images he captured as a 16-year-old aspiring photojournalist in the now gone Vinegar Hill neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA. These historic photos are some of the only images of people at work and at play in the African American community. His photos will be on exhibit at FCC during the month of February.
The presentation will be in the theater at the Visual Arts Performing Center, the same building where we have our summer exhibit. ASL interpretation will be provided. Because this event is free and open to the public, we could use some volunteers to help with staffing the refreshment table, to sell exhibit catalogs, and to give some technology assistance. Please let Cam know if you are willing to help.
Here is a link to a PDF flyer about the meeting/event. Please share this with other people and organizations you know would be interested in both the history and the photography that Gundars will share.
After seeing this presentation, you will never look at a photo of an interior office space built of steel, concrete, and glass in the same way again. Your brain will be spinning with the effort it took to manage glare, reflections, space, shadows, and lighting.
We will be shown samples from a variety of the Chris's assignments over many decades of working as an architectural photographer. This will include a discussion of various approaches and techniques related to architectural photography and how to deal with creative challenges including composition and lighting.
Chris has been a commercial photographer for over 30 years with a special concentration in architectural photography. His work includes a particular emphasis on composition, location lighting, and accurate rendering of color. He also brings to each assignment an extensive knowledge of post-production editing techniques to enhance the captured image.
Chris's expertise both with camera techniques and digital editing allows him to combine the client's desires, the subject matter, and his creativity to produce the finished photograph. His work had been the recipient of numerous industry awards in the field of architecture.
The annual holiday party is on December 12 at 7 pm at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center. Members have been sent an invitation and are encouraged to RSVP by the deadline. Please plan on attending this fun event where we socialize, view favorite photos from the year, have a great meal, and engage in a fun photo swap!
The annual Member Show will be at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center for the month of December. All members in good standing are encouraged to submit one or two ready-to-hang photographs and offer them for sale. Information about the show has been emailed to all members. The reception for this show is Saturday, December 1, from 3-5 pm.
If you are going to submit some work for the show, please send Cam the title(s) of your photos, along with the price you would ask. The Delaplaine takes a commission on all sales: 20% for members of the Delaplaine, and 30% for non-members, so take that into consideration when pricing.
The Delaplaine wants all information by November 19 so that they may create a list of all the photos expected in the show. Therefore, I need all of your information by November 18. The photos to do not need to be ready by that date, however, just the information.
Sydney at the Delaplaine will create a list of all of the titles by photographer name. The list will be in the storage room where pieces for the next show are stored in numbered slots. She will also use the name, title, and price information that you send me to create the wall labels and the price lists for the show.
Between November 19 and 29, you may drop off your piece(s) at the Delaplaine, which is open most days from 9-5. Take your photos to the storage room, find the list of photographers, choose a slot number for your work, and then note on the clipboard which slots you chose. The slot numbers are written in black marker at the top of the slot. You may leave with work with or without packaging, depending on how it fits into the slots.
If you prefer, you may deliver your work the night that we hang the show, on November 29, beginning at 6:30. We will pull all work out of the storage room, lay it out along the walls, and decide which pieces hang well together. Once the order of the show is determined, the pieces are hung on the walls and the label information is applied. Help is always appreciated when hanging this show.
Photographs of Frederick County are needed for the cover of the annual Frederick County Financial Report. Photographers will not receive payment, but will be credited for the cover photo(s), along with the club. Please send your photos as jpgs, no larger than 5mb, to cam.miller@comcast.net. Cam will place them on a secure website location for the county finance office to make their selections. Deadline is October 15.
The Frederick Camera Clique will have photographs on display and for sale at the Frederick Coffee Company during the month of November. Please bring two matted photos, no larger than 16x20, to the October meeting for consideration, or email cam.miller@comcast.net if you wish to participate but cannot attend the meeting. The deadline for receiving prints is October 26.
Member Peter Foiles will speak about his recent photo trip to Norway.
The Lofoton Islands: Next item for your photography bucket list.
The Lofoton islands are an archipelago off the coast of Norway north of the Arctic Circle. One of the oldest and largest cod fisheries in the world, it has also in recent years become a favorite for photographers. From quaint fishing villages and mountainous landscapes to one of the best spots to view the Northern Lights, there is much to photograph. I will be showing the results of my February trip to Lofoton and give some background on the area as well as some tips on how to photograph the Northern Lights.
Jan Exler will be the featured presenter at the September 12 meeting. His talk, "My Photo Passion & Odyssey" will feature 100 of his all-time favorite and award-winning photos. He'll also speak about "Competitive Freelance Photography," online sites, and contests where he posts his photographs, as well as his favorite venues to capture award-winning images in the Baltimore and Delmarva areas.
Jan is a competitive, freelance photographer who was a high school educator for 35 years in Baltimore City. He has served on the Maryland State Board of Acupuncture for the past eight years.
Jan picked up a camera for the first time in 2012 to document his Wounded Warrior son's recovery in the Richmond VA hospital. His photography has been published in National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Maryland Public TV's "Capture Outdoor Maryland's" coffee table book, GURU Shots International, Chesapeake Bay Foundation's 2019 calendar and the Baltimore Sun papers.
Thanks to social media, his photography has been "followed," "liked," and commented on by folks in 132 different countries around the world!
In lieu of a meeting this month we will be having our summer picnic.
You and your family are invited to join us for a day of flower photography, exploring beautiful gardens and greenhouses, and a meal with friends and club members. On Sunday, August 12, the garden center at Surreybrooke will open at 10:30 for our annual picnic. Feel free to bring tripods and cameras to capture the beauty at Surreybrooke. The Lark Pavilion is ours from 11 am to 2 pm. We will eat around noon.
The club will provide cups, ice, utensils, plates, and napkins. You should bring a dish to share. Please indicate on the RSVP what you will bring, so that others may see and avoid duplication.
Please RSVP by August 9.(Through the Evite) This event will happen rain or shine.
If you are unsure how to get to Surreybrooke, the entrance is located on Rt. 40 going west toward Hagerstown. The most accurate information is found on the Surreybrooke website; GPS directions are not reliable and you will end up at the wrong place. http://www.surreybrooke.com/contact.html.
Photo walks are popular, and small towns offer many familiar things to photograph, such as window displays and patterns in brick sidewalks, but also some things that are unique to each town: a monument, a fountain, a cannon, and more.
At the July meeting, Cam Miller will share some highlights from her 18 months of photo walking, followed by photos from members.
Between now and the July meeting, your assignment is to take a walk in your town -- or a town you are visiting -- or one that is near you -- and do a photo walk: Hagerstown, Gettysburg, Frederick, New Market, Sharpsburg, Martinsburg, Gaithersburg, Sykesville -- you get the idea.
Take a walk, photograph details (ivy on the side of a building, reflections, wall murals, oddities, texture, fountains, people sitting outside, fire stations, benches, doors, fences, flowers, etc.) and edit them down to five or six photos that you will show at the meeting. Don't tell us where you walked -- include things that might be unique to that town, but that don't name the town. Let us guess where you were! This is a great opportunity to experiment with black and white, street photography, macro shots, and more. Many of us will walk in the same towns, and it will be fun to see how different photographers find different things to photograph in the same locations.
Bring 5-7 edited photos to the meeting on a flash drive. Save them as JPGS with a resolution of 72. If you are unsure how to save at this resolution, just save them as they are and bring them to the meeting. We'll take care of making any needed conversions.
So grab your camera, get out there, and take a walk in a town. We look forward to figuring out where you were!
There are 419 National Park Sites across our land. How can we enjoy a wonderful photographical experiences in them taking advantage of their natural features, wildlife, historical features and so much more? We will explore some local sites and many far away including the world's first national park, Yellowstone. Safety for the site, its wildlife and visitors will be included as well as what sets them apart from the rest of our 87% public lands.
Documentation of crime scenes and evidence is vital to an investigation and the subsequent court proceedings. The ultimate goal is to take the crime scene to the courtroom in order for a jury to better understand what occurred. This is done with detailed notes and sketches, supplemented with photos. This presentation will provide a brief history of law enforcement use of photography, from early film cameras to modern digital equipment. Along the way we'll discuss how to document evidence with various techniques such as lens selection, painting with light, aerial photos, 3D mapping, and infrared. Al will also explain why post processing is generally not permitted and the exceptions when it can be used.
Al is a retired Howard County Police Officer, currently working as a civilian Forensic Specialist for HCPD. He is both a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst and a Certified Latent Print Examiner. A hobbyist photographer since his teens, Al took those early skills into investigative work. He often used his own gear to shoot better quality photos of accidents and crime scenes. This led to specialized training at the FBI Laboratory and the former Kodak Law Enforcement Program.
During his 45 years in law enforcement Al has worked with many different cameras and film formats. This included dark room work to provide the best possible images for presentation in court testimony. With the technological changes to digital equipment, Al has been able to apply old school film techniques to the digital world. As a hobbyist, Al has won awards in various local contests and was also a finalist in the Smithsonian's Air & Space photo contest. His professional work is usually not seen outside the courtroom, but some images have been published in a variety of training manuals.
Even if you can't draw or paint, you can create a digital painting from one of your own photos using iPad apps and software plugins. At the April 11 meeting, Cam Miller will show us how to take a photo and give it the look of a watercolor or an oil painting without wetting a brush. She will also show us how to take the "painted" photo one step farther by using layers and masks in Photoshop to bring back important detail that may have been lost in the painting process. The meeting is at 7 pm at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center in downtown Frederick.
Members are invited to carpool together to the 2018 Light and Creativity Workshop sponsored by the Harrisburg Camera Club. This is the 8th year for the event, which will be held on Saturday, April 7, from 8 am to 5 pm. The $80 ticket price includes lunch, and a $50 gift card to Nations Photo Lab.
We will meet at the food court end of Wegman's in Frederick at 6:30 am. We should be returning to Wegmans by 6:30 pm. RSVP to Cam Miller at cam.miller@comcast.net. Please indicate if you wish to ride with others or are willing to drive others. It will take approximately 80 minutes to get there.
To register, you can either mail in a check, as noted on the registration page, or pay by credit card at the bottom of the registration page. Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferrable, in the event that you are not able to attend after all. Early registration is encouraged.
I hope to see some club members attend this big photography gathering!


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Much like the cosmetic surgeon, the plastic surgeon is also qualified to execute cosmetic procedures. The difference involving the plastic and cosmetic surgeon is that the plastic surgeon has qualifications that are added. A plastic surgeon is trained to perform reconstructive surgery on unusual elements of the body. In which a body part needs to be removed, the abnormalities could be because of birth defect or due to burns or sicknesses like cancer. Reconstructive surgery uses techniques which are frequently unnecessary when carrying out cosmetic procedures and which are very complicated.
There's a wide selection of processes that may be executed with a cosmetic surgeon to improve your appearances. These processes could be run on any part of your own body, neck or head. Processes that may be completed on your own breasts contain breast enlargement through using breast lift, breast reduction and implants. You may also have processes performed in your face including rhinoplasty or a nose job, chin and cheek improvements which help enhance the contour of your face. Neck lift, facelift, eyelid surgery and forehead lift are done to give your face a younger look. Processes done to provide you with a superb body physique comprise a body lift surgery a tummy tuck or liposuction. Girls who've gone through pregnancy may additionally have a post pregnancy makeover.
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Bingo is a lottery game that first emerged in the 16th century, in Italy. From there on, it spread widely through Europe, eventually hitting North America as well. Over there, it became one of the most played games of chance. In the US today, it is used primarily by churches and charity organizations in order to collect funds for those in need. Later on, they were introduced as a part of the firsts casinos in Nevada, and they spread to many others not too long after that.
Bingo games are quite easy to understand. They can be played in special Bingo rooms or even better, in the comfort of your own home — Whichever you prefer. Bingo is played on a special scorecard that contains 25 randomly chosen numbers. Additionally, there is the word 'Bingo' written on top of the numbers. That is not just the indicator of the game you are playing. Namely, every letter of the word corresponds with a row of numbers, so when they are drawn, they create a combination (for example, B7). To win, you will need to cover 5 of them in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row. Pretty simple, isn't it?
Additionally, there is a caller — The person who draws and calls the balls with numbers on them. The caller can also play Bingo at the same time. However, if you are playing in Bingo halls, there will be a professional caller assigned. When playing online Bingo, having a caller is one more thing you won't have to worry about.
Before you begin, you will also have to give chips to each player. The chips are used to cover the numbers that are called on your scorecards. Instead of chips, you can always use any other small object, such as coins or pieces of paper. Also, you will have to put one chip at the center. It is considered free space, and every player should have it on their scorecard.
Speaking of scorecards, you can either play using only one or a couple — There is no limit. The only limitation is how well you can keep track of them. Naturally, having more than one scorecard can increase your odds of winning. The number of cards, however, does not guarantee you a sure win. This is the case with most games of chance.
And lastly, you will need to secure a bowl or a bucket in which you can put Bingo balls for the caller to draw out. In Bingo halls, there are special Bingo spinners provided for that purpose. Through these spinners, you can clearly see the numbers turning.
When you collect 5 numbers in a row, don't forget to shout 'Bingo!' at the top of your lungs in so the caller knows they need to stop drawing numbers! In Bingo, there are some basic tips you can follow to try and increase your chances. There are also a couple of advanced Bingo strategies to master. We will cover both in this article.
Before covering some of the more complex strategies, let's list some of the basic suggestions you can try first. It is important that you get familiarised with the game and the environment you will be playing in. Basically, you should try getting there a little earlier in order to purchase your scorecards, get yourself a drink, and relax before the game begins. One thing that could come in hand is a Bingo dabber — A small marker that helps you indicate the odd and even numbers the caller draws. This will help you keep the track more easily.
Choosing your seat is more important than you might think when playing Bingo. Bingo players know the best how important it is to be away from any distractions, especially if you want to hear the caller better. That's why we advise you to sit as close as possible to those players— That's how you won't miss out on anything.
Additionally, to keep your concentration on the highest possible level, you shouldn't play when you are tired or agitated — Not to mention if you consumed too much alcohol. This is just to ensure that you don't miss out on any numbers the caller draws. Also, Bingo becomes very exciting quite fast, so you will feel a rush from the game early on.
Before you choose to try out your luck with Bingo, you can always visit an online casino or one of the many Bingo sites that offer you to play in the fun mode. That way, you can get accustomed to the game with no strings attached, and even try again with some free spins.
Do not forget that in Bingo, like in many other games, there can only be one winner. Keeping that in mind, you should try to find a Bingo hall with fewer players, thus increasing your odds. This game has a particularly low attendance on weeknights. However, do not forget that fewer players also means a smaller prize!
One of the surest ways to increase your Bingo odds is to have a bigger number of cards in play. That way, you have more options in hitting that sweet 5-in-a-row victory. However, as things get heated, which often happens when playing this game, you can quickly lose track of your cards and end up with nothing.
So before you master multitasking with your scorecards, you can always try playing with only two or three cards for a couple of games. By doing so, you will stay in the game longer — And by staying longer, your odds of winning can only increase.
After you master the basics, you can try implementing some of the more demanding strategies in your game. You never know what works the best for you, so read ahead!
One of the best-known Bingo strategies is the one created by Joseph E. Granville. He was a financial writer, famous in the US for his advice on how to invest wisely into the stock market. This principle of his, known as OBV (On Balance Volume), is one of the most successful tips for market investors to this day.
having closely the same amount of numbers ending with anything from 0 to 9.
Unfortunately, this option of switching and choosing cards is limited when playing in an online casino, so keep that in mind. Although there are some that will allow you this option.
Tippett was a well known British statistician who claimed that cards with more median numbers have a higher chance of containing the winning combination. Namely, he tried to prove that the longer you play, the more numbers will gravitate towards the Median. That way, you should choose numbers closer to 1 or 75 when playing shorter games, and numbers close to 35 when playing longer.
Bingo is one of the funniest games of chance out there. It has a long-standing tradition of making the players excited and joyful, with a unique approach to luck and good fortune. Bingo can be played with friends and family, as well as with skilful players in the casino — Whatever you prefer. Just like any other game of luck, it can never be fully mastered to your advantage, but there are some ways to get closer to the winning strike. By following the basic rules of statistics and probability, you can significantly increase your chances.
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The Honourable Ronald Joseph Arculli, GBM, CVO, GBS, OBE, JP, aged 83, has been a Director of the Company since 1981 and was re-designated from an Independent Non-Executive Director to a Non-Executive Director in July 2005. The Honourable Ronald Arculli through Ronald Arculli and Associates provides consultancy services to the Company. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Tsim Sha Tsui Properties Limited and Sino Hotels (Holdings) Limited. The Honourable Ronald Arculli was an Independent Non-Executive Director of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited from 2006 to April 2013, for which he was also a former Independent Non-Executive Chairman from 2006 to April 2012. He has a long and distinguished record of public service on numerous government committees and advisory bodies. He was the Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club from 2002 to August 2006. He is a practising solicitor and has served on the Legislative Council from 1988 to 2000. He was a Non-Official Member of the Executive Council of the HKSAR Government from November 2005 to June 2012, for which he also acted as Convenor of the Non-Official Members since December 2011. He chairs the Honorary Advisory Committee of SVHK Foundation Limited and Common Purpose Charitable Foundation Limited in Hong Kong, and the Adviser to Chair of Hang Lung Properties Limited. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Asia Art Archive Limited. He is a Board Member and the Vice-Chairman of the Board of The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and chairs its Executive Committee and Development Committee. The Honourable Ronald Arculli is a Non-Executive Director of HK Electric Investments Manager Limited (as trustee-manager of HK Electric Investments) and HK Electric Investments Limited (all are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited except HK Electric Investments Manager Limited). He was formerly an Independent Non-Executive Director of Hang Lung Properties Limited and a Non-Executive Director of HKR International Limited.


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Lentils (Lens culinaris Medik), from the family Leguminosae, are an ancient Mediterranean crop grown more than 8,500 years ago, said to have been found in Egyptian tombs dating from 2400 BC. A highly nutritious food legume primarily cultivated for seed and frequently eaten as dhal, lentils are grown as an annual crop during cool seasons and in areas of limited rainfall.
Where are lentils grown? Lentil cultivation occurs from the Near East to the Mediterranean, Asia, Europe, and in areas of the western hemisphere as well. Most lentil production in North America takes place in the Pacific Northwest, eastern Washington, northern Idaho and up into western Canada, grown since the 1930's as a rotation crop with wheat. Suited to the damper, cooler climates of these regions, lentils are primarily exported, although consumption in North America is on the rise.
Lentils are prized for their high protein content, carbohydrates and calories. There is a downside to this nutritious little legume, however, as lentils contain substances that can contribute to — ahem, flatulence. These factors can be mitigated somewhat when lentils are heated, reducing the amounts of anti-nutrients which cause, well, gas.
How to use lentils? There are a myriad of uses for the lentil. They can be used as a side dish, entrée, put in salad, fried as a snack, made into soups, pureed for baby food, and ground to make a flour for bread and cakes.
The husks, stems and dried leaves, bran, and other residue can be fed to livestock. Green lentil plants make for a terrific green manure and lentil seeds can be used as a commercial starch in textile and paper processing.
Consider your climate when growing lentils. Lentils prefer well drained soil planted on south or east exposures to better utilize the sun's warmth and get the little seedlings to erupt. Good drainage is of primary concern, as even short periods of flooded or waterlogged soil will kill lentil plants.
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A cool season plant, growing lentil plants are tolerant of spring frosts but not of drought or high temperatures, which will reduce yield.
In summary, lentil plant care requires good drainage, cool temperatures (but not cold), a minimum of irrigation, and a soil pH of near 7.0.
As lentil plants thrive primarily in areas of low humidity, they don't suffer from many diseases. Blight, white mold and root rot are, however, a few possible disease issues, and the most effective method of prevention is crop rotation. Corn is the best option for crop rotation.
Lentil plant care is minimal with regards to predation. Lentils can be attacked by aphids, Lygus bugs, maggots, wireworms and thrips; however, this predation is rare.
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L Hotel Gangnam
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Don't sweat outside waiting for other transportation with your luggage. Make a round trip reservation with Blacklink as you plan for your trip. It is easy, convenient and available 24/7. Then, the assigned Blacklink driver will greet you at the arrival and will drive you to the L Hotel Gangnam. You can use Blacklink for not only hotel but also Gimpo Airport (GMP), Myeongdong, Jongno-gu, guesthouse, resort, airbnb, lodging and anywhere you want to go in Korea. Check out Blacklink customer review posted below.
58,Gangnam-daero94-gil,Gangnam-gu,Seoul,SouthKorea
L Hotel Gangnam is situated in Seoul and is close to the area's well-known attractions. It offers free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour reception. The motel offers 30 air conditioned rooms. Hot drinks can be brewed with complimentary coffee and tea supplies. L Hotel Gangnam is close to Yeoksam Subway Station (Line 2), making it easy for guests to discover Seoul and its surrounding areas. There are also a variety of popular restaurants and bars serving local and international cuisine close by.
Things to do near L Hotel Gangnam
Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Gangnam (강남)
Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to the north of the Hangang River. A southward direction leads to metropolitan areas such as Seongnam, passing Yangjae and Bundang.
Many people tend to gather at Gangnam Subway Station, as the location is geographically and commercially suitable as a meeting point for social gatherings, events or personal engagements. Hence, during the weekdays it is usually crowded in the evenings while on weekends, areas around Gangnam Subway Station exit number 10 and 11, as well as City Theatre, and Giordano are often bustling with people. Visitors travel to Gangnam to take advantage of its convenient transportation, fashion malls, movie theatres and bookstores.
Gangnam-gu Office operates Gangnam Tourist Information Center to offer tourist information to international and domestic visitors and hands-on activities related to tourism. Also, the center operates Medical Tour Center which introduces Gangnam-gu's specializing hospitals and medical treatment as well as Hallyu Experience Hall.
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Bongeunsa Temple (Seoul) (봉은사 (서울))
Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located to the north of COEX building, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong's reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple at the east of King Seongjong's royal mausoleum and renamed the temple as Bongeunsa.
Originally located near the royal maulsoleum (1km southwest), the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong's reign. 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee, are stored here. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa, is held every September 9th of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).
9, Gangnam-daero 97-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
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Pro Soy Crab (프로간장게장)
Pro Soy Crab has been serving soy-marinated crab (ganjang gejang) in Sinsa-dong, Seoul since 1980. Since its opening, it has grown in popularity not only among Koreans but also among international tourists. The dishes have become so popular, the restaurant has expanded operations to include two stores in Japan and three in China.
The restaurant uses only the finest crabs and crab roe, harvested from the seas around Yeonpyeongdo Island. Popular menus include geal bibimbap, crab roe bibimbap with a strong flavor; kkotge jjim and kkotge tang, using only the plumpest crab meat; and sannakji, octopus prepared so fresh it's still moving. The restaurant takes up a five-story building, providing a public dining space as well as private rooms and banquet space for large groups. Visitors can make a reservation in advance or simply stop by to taste Pro Soy Crab's dishes.
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Once In A Blue Moon (원스인어블루문)
Once In A Blue Moon is a jazz club offering live performances by top jazz musicians, a wide range of menus, and over 130 types of wine. Frequented by world-renown musicians, the club is also a popular shooting location for films, TV shows, and commercials.
835, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Samwon Garden - Main Branch (삼원가든 - 본점)
Big enough to accommodate up to 1,200 guests, Samwon Garden (삼원가든) offers an impressive selection of delicious entrees. The bulgogi and the ribs are the establishment's signatures dishes. In addition to its traditional dining atmosphere, the restaurant is famous for the thick woods and beautiful natural scenery that surrounds its.
* Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government
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Hyundai Department Store - Apgujeong Branch (Main store) (현대백화점 (압구정본점))
The Hyundai Department Store provides a new cultural way of life, supporting the expression of individualism. Located at the center of luxury goods commerce, the Hyundai Department Store of Apgujeong has played a leading role in high-quality shopping.
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Galleria Department Store - Main Branch (갤러리아 백화점(명품관) 본점)
The Galleria Department Store is well known as the most popular luxury-brand fashion mall in Seoul. Located in the wealthy district of Apgujeong-dong, the Galleria Department Store plays a leading role in today's fashion industry, as it offers a wide variety of high-class brands.
The Galleria Department Store is located on Rodeo Street, a popular destination among youth looking for entertainment and fashion. In this area, you can see many young people styled in the latest fashions having a cup of coffee in one of the many cafes or grabbing a bite to eat at one of the areas wide selection of restaurants.
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Hyundai Department Store - COEX Branch (현대백화점 (무역센터점))
The Hyundai Department Store, located in the COEX, is 10-stories tall and stands in the middle of Teheran-ro, the largest business and financial district in Korea.
With the opening of the COEX Mall along with the ASEM Tower, the Teheran-ro region has become one of the top, first-class business centers in Korea. Located in this widely known business district, the Hyundai Department Store COEX Branch, is a special place for shoppers and offers a wide variety of items to please Korean customers and foreign tourists alike.
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I want to make sure that all students feel that they are smart enough to think like scientists."
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Amanda Hanna decided to become a scientist when she first took high school chemistry. Her parents, who are both scientists, instilled in her a lifelong love of learning. A supportive and enthusiastic high school chemistry teacher motivated Amanda to pursue a career as a scientist and eventually as a science teacher.
Amanda recognizes the "logical and rigorous inquisitiveness" that science requires and aims to bring her passion to the Boston Public Schools where she hopes to make an impact on her students and the community.
Upon completing a PhD in biophysics at Harvard University, Amanda decided to turn her lifelong interest in teaching and mentoring into a career. Her decision was confirmed when one of her students, who had previously described herself as "bad in science," perfectly captured the idea of a lesson on density. Since then, Amanda has always seized "on moments like these, displaying as much enthusiasm as possible when students critically analyze observations and notice patterns."
Amanda attended Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and graduated summa cum laude from New York University where she earned a BS in chemistry and was awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Excellence in Education scholarship.
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Bank of England hikes interest rates for the second time since financial crisis
By Amwal Al Ghad English	 On Aug 2, 2018
The Bank of England (BOE) on Thursday has announced a rate hike despite ongoing uncertainty over the future of the U.K. economy.
The Monetary Policy Committed voted for an increase in rates from 0.5 to 0.75 percent on the back of a strong labor market and credit growth.
Although Thursday's decision follows market expectations, analysts believe the central bank will proceed gradually with monetary policy tightening.
The change in interest rate will bring higher costs for those borrowing money, including mortgages. On the other hand, it will benefit savers.
The BOE moved the interest rate from 0.25 percent to the current level of 0.5 percent last November — marking the first hike in more than 10 years. The decision reversed an earlier cut in August 2016 in the wake of the Brexit vote.
Brexit remains the biggest uncertainty lingering over the U.K. economy. Negotiating teams for both Britain and the European Union want to reach an agreement by October ahead of the U.K.'s departure date of March 29 next year. However, there are still significant divergences on the table, with policymakers also preparing for a no-deal scenario.
In such an event, trade between the U.K. and Europe would become more expensive for businesses and would likely see goods take much longer to reach their destination. The London Stock Exchange said Thursday that it had put together a contingency plan for a no-deal eventuality. This would include building new entities in the EU.
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Q: Soldering XLR Cables together I'm aware that the structure of a balanced cable is an integral part of maintaining signal quality.
If I was to solder two XLR cables together in an effort to make one longer XLR lead, what would be the potential consequences? Would the it lead to a degradation of the signal because of an interrupt to the shield and twisting of the pairs? Is there any difference to just plugging two XLR leads together?

A: For the things one usually uses XLR for (Low impedance audio balanced lines, sometimes RS485 (DMX) and sometimes small DC power, it will likely be absolutely no issue, all this stuff is fairly robust, and it is not like anyone ever claimed that an XLR was a controlled impedance connector (Or suitable for any frequency where one would care).
On a theoretical level you have an impedance discontinuity and a break in the shield, but I can usually find something actually important to worry about.
Unless you are doing something weird, it will be fine, but for neatness I would normally fit a male/female connector pair and then just plug them together, in a mad scramble however, tape and twisting will generally work in a pinch.