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<?php namespace OneAuth\OAuth;

use \File, \Str;

class Request
{
	/**
	 * Create a new request object.
	 *
	 *     $request = Request::make('token', 'GET', 'http://example.com/oauth/request_token');
	 *
	 * @param   string  request type
	 * @param   string  request URL
	 * @param   string  request method
	 * @param   array   request parameters
	 * @return  Request
	 */
	public static function make($type, $method, $url = null, array $params = null)
	{
		switch ($type)
		{
			case 'access' :
				return new Request\Access($method, $url, $params);
				break;
			case 'authorize' :
				return new Request\Authorize($method, $url, $params);
				break;
			case 'credentials' :
				return new Request\Credentials($method, $url, $params);
				break;
			case 'resource' :
				return new Request\Resource($method, $url, $params);
				break;
			case 'token' :
				return new Request\Token($method, $url, $params);
				break;
		}
	}

	/**
	 * @var  integer  connection timeout
	 */
	public $timeout = 10;

	/**
	 * @var  boolean  send Authorization header?
	 */
	public $send_header = true;

	/**
	 * @var  string  request type name: token, authorize, access, resource
	 */
	protected $name;

	/**
	 * @var  string  request method: GET, POST, etc
	 */
	protected $method = 'GET';

	/**
	 * @var  string  request URL
	 */
	protected $url;

	/**
	 * @var   array   request parameters
	 */
	protected $params = array();

	/**
	 * @var  array  upload parameters
	 */
	protected $upload = array();

	/**
	 * @var  array  required parameters
	 */
	protected $required = array();

	/**
	 * Set the request URL, method, and parameters.
	 *
	 * @param  string  request method
	 * @param  string  request URL
	 * @param  array   request parameters
	 * @uses   Core::parse_url
	 */
	public function __construct($method, $url, array $params = null)
	{
		// Set the request method
		if ($method) $this->method = strtoupper($method);

		// Separate the URL and query string, which will be used as
		// additional default parameters
		list ($url, $default) = Core::parse_url($url);

		// Set the request URL
		$this->url = $url;

		// Set the default parameters
		if ($default) $this->params($default);

		// Set the request parameters
		if ($params) $this->params($params);

		// Set the version of this request
		if ($this->required('oauth_version') and ! isset($this->params['oauth_version']))
		{
			$this->params['oauth_version'] = Core::$version;
		}

		// Set the timestamp of this request
		if ($this->required('oauth_timestamp') and ! isset($this->params['oauth_timestamp']))
		{
			$this->params['oauth_timestamp'] = $this->timestamp();
		}

		// Set the unique nonce of this request
		if ($this->required('oauth_nonce') and ! isset($this->params['oauth_nonce']))
		{
			$this->params['oauth_nonce'] = $this->nonce();
		}
	}

	/**
	 * Return the value of any protected class variable.
	 *
	 *     // Get the request parameters
	 *     $params = $request->params;
	 *
	 *     // Get the request URL
	 *     $url = $request->url;
	 *
	 * @param   string  variable name
	 * @return  mixed
	 */
	public function __get($key)
	{
		return $this->$key;
	}

	/**
	 * Generates the UNIX timestamp for a request.
	 *
	 *     $time = $request->timestamp();
	 *
	 * [!!] This method implements [OAuth 1.0 Spec 8](http://oauth.net/core/1.0/#rfc.section.8).
	 *
	 * @return  integer
	 */
	public function timestamp()
	{
		return time();
	}

	/**
	 * Generates the nonce for a request.
	 *
	 *     $nonce = $request->nonce();
	 *
	 * [!!] This method implements [OAuth 1.0 Spec 8](http://oauth.net/core/1.0/#rfc.section.8).
	 *
	 * @return  string
	 * @uses    Str::random
	 */
	public function nonce()
	{
		return Str::random(40, 'alnum');
	}

	/**
	 * Get the base signature string for a request.
	 *
	 *     $base = $request->base_string();
	 *
	 * [!!] This method implements [OAuth 1.0 Spec A5.1](http://oauth.net/core/1.0/#rfc.section.A.5.1).
	 *
	 * @param   Request   request to sign
	 * @return  string
	 * @uses    Core::urlencode
	 * @uses    Core::normalize_params
	 */
	public function base_string()
	{
		$url = $this->url;

		// Get the request parameters
		$params = array_diff_key($this->params, $this->upload);

		// "oauth_signature" is never included in the base string!
		unset($params['oauth_signature']);

		// method & url & sorted-parameters
		return implode('&', array(
			$this->method,
			Core::urlencode($url),
			Core::urlencode(Core::normalize_params($params)),
		));
	}

	/**
	 * Parameter getter and setter. Setting the value to `null` will remove
	 * it.
	 *
	 *     // Set the "oauth_consumer_key" to a new value
	 *     $request->param('oauth_consumer_key', $key);
	 *
	 *     // Get the "oauth_consumer_key" value
	 *     $key = $request->param('oauth_consumer_key');
	 *
	 * @param   string   parameter name
	 * @param   mixed    parameter value
	 * @param   boolean  allow duplicates?
	 * @return  mixed    when getting
	 * @return  $this    when setting
	 * @uses    array_get
	 */
	public function param($name, $value = null, $duplicate = false)
	{
		if ($value === null)
		{
			// Get the parameter
			return array_get($this->params, $name);
		}

		if (isset($this->params[$name]) AND $duplicate)
		{
			if ( ! is_array($this->params[$name]))
			{
				// Convert the parameter into an array
				$this->params[$name] = array($this->params[$name]);
			}

			// Add the duplicate value
			$this->params[$name][] = $value;
		}
		else
		{
			// Set the parameter value
			$this->params[$name] = $value;
		}

		return $this;
	}

	/**
	 * Set multiple parameters.
	 *
	 *     $request->params($params);
	 *
	 * @param   array    parameters
	 * @param   boolean  allow duplicates?
	 * @return  $this
	 * @uses    Request::param
	 */
	public function params(array $params, $duplicate = false)
	{
		foreach ($params as $name => $value)
		{
			$this->param($name, $value, $duplicate);
		}

		return $this;
	}

	/**
	 * Upload getter and setter. Setting the value to `null` will remove it.
	 *
	 *     // Set the "image" file path for uploading
	 *     $request->upload('image', $file_path);
	 *
	 *     // Get the "image" file path
	 *     $key = $request->param('oauth_consumer_key');
	 *
	 * @param   string   upload name
	 * @param   mixed    upload file path
	 * @return  mixed    when getting
	 * @return  $this    when setting
	 * @uses    Request::param
	 */
	public function upload($name, $value = null)
	{
		if ($value !== null)
		{
			// This is an upload parameter
			$this->upload[$name] = true;

			// Get the mime type of the image
			$mime = File::mime($value);

			// Format the image path for CURL
			$value = "@{$value};type={$mime}";
		}

		return $this->param($name, $value, false);
	}

	/**
	 * Get and set required parameters.
	 *
	 *     $request->required($field, $value);
	 *
	 * @param   string   parameter name
	 * @param   boolean  field value
	 * @return  boolean  when getting
	 * @return  $this    when setting
	 */
	public function required($param, $value = null)
	{
		// Get the current status
		if ($value === null) return ! empty($this->required[$param]);

		// Change the requirement value
		$this->required[$param] = (boolean) $value;

		return $this;
	}

	/**
	 * Convert the request parameters into an `Authorization` header.
	 *
	 *     $header = $request->as_header();
	 *
	 * [!!] This method implements [OAuth 1.0 Spec 5.4.1](http://oauth.net/core/1.0/#rfc.section.5.4.1).
	 *
	 * @return  string
	 */
	public function as_header()
	{
		$header = array();

		foreach ($this->params as $name => $value)
		{
			if (strpos($name, 'oauth_') === 0)
			{
				// OAuth Spec 5.4.1
				// "Parameter names and values are encoded per Parameter Encoding [RFC 3986]."
				$header[] = Core::urlencode($name).'="'.Core::urlencode($value).'"';
			}
		}

		return 'OAuth '.implode(', ', $header);
	}

	/**
	 * Convert the request parameters into a query string, suitable for GET
	 * and POST requests.
	 *
	 *     $query = $request->as_query();
	 *
	 * [!!] This method implements [OAuth 1.0 Spec 5.2 (2,3)](http://oauth.net/core/1.0/#rfc.section.5.2).
	 *
	 * @param   boolean   include oauth parameters?
	 * @param   boolean   return a normalized string?
	 * @return  string
	 */
	public function as_query($include_oauth = null, $as_string = true)
	{
		if ($include_oauth === null)
		{
			// If we are sending a header, OAuth parameters should not be
			// included in the query string.
			$include_oauth = ! $this->send_header;
		}

		if ($include_oauth)
		{
			$params = $this->params;
		}
		else
		{
			$params = array();
			foreach ($this->params as $name => $value)
			{
				if (strpos($name, 'oauth_') !== 0)
				{
					// This is not an OAuth parameter
					$params[$name] = $value;
				}
			}
		}

		return $as_string ? Core::normalize_params($params) : $params;
	}

	/**
	 * Return the entire request URL with the parameters as a GET string.
	 *
	 *     $url = $request->as_url();
	 *
	 * @return  string
	 * @uses    Request::as_query
	 */
	public function as_url()
	{
		return $this->url.'?'.$this->as_query(true);
	}

	/**
	 * Sign the request, setting the `oauth_signature_method` and
	 * `oauth_signature`.
	 *
	 * @param   Signature  signature
	 * @param   Consumer   consumer
	 * @param   Token      token
	 * @return  $this
	 * @uses    Signature::sign
	 */
	public function sign(Signature $signature, Consumer $consumer, Token $token = null)
	{
		// Create a new signature class from the method
		$this->param('oauth_signature_method', $signature->name);

		// Sign the request using the consumer and token
		$this->param('oauth_signature', $signature->sign($this, $consumer, $token));

		return $this;
	}

	/**
	 * Checks that all required request parameters have been set. Throws an
	 * exception if any parameters are missing.
	 *
	 *     try
	 *     {
	 *         $request->check();
	 *     }
	 *     catch (Exception $e)
	 *     {
	 *         // Request has missing parameters
	 *     }
	 *
	 * @return  true
	 * @throws  Exception
	 */
	public function check()
	{
		foreach ($this->required as $param => $required)
		{
			if ($required AND ! isset($this->params[$param]))
			{
				throw new Exception(sprintf('Request to %s requires missing parameter "%s"', $this->url, $param));
			}
		}

		return true;
	}

	/**
	 * Execute the request and return a response.
	 *
	 * @param   array    additional cURL options
	 * @return  string   request response body
	 * @uses    array_get
	 * @uses    Core::remote
	 */
	public function execute(array $options = null)
	{
		// Check that all required fields are set
		$this->check();

		// Get the URL of the request
		$url = $this->url;

		if ( ! isset($options[CURLOPT_CONNECTTIMEOUT]))
		{
			// Use the request default timeout
			$options[CURLOPT_CONNECTTIMEOUT] = $this->timeout;
		}

		if (\Request::env() === 'local')
		{
			$options[CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER] = false;
		}

		if ($this->send_header)
		{
			// Get the the current headers
			$headers = array_get($options, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, array());

			// Add the Authorization header
			$headers[] = 'Authorization: '.$this->as_header();

			// Store the new headers
			$options[CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER] = $headers;
		}

		if ($this->method === 'POST')
		{
			// Send the request as a POST
			$options[CURLOPT_POST] = true;

			if ($post = $this->as_query(null, empty($this->upload)))
			{
				// Attach the post fields to the request
				$options[CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS] = $post;
			}
		}
		elseif (($query = $this->as_query()))
		{
			// Append the parameters to the query string
			$url = "{$url}?{$query}";
		}

		return Core::remote($url, $options);
	}
}


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Q: Show only items that return a result I am displaying data from database but how would i only show items that return a result from $qtyBackordered
    use \Magento\Framework\View\Element\Template;
use \Magento\Framework\View\Element\Template\Context;
use \Thecoachsmb\Mymodule\Model\ResourceModel\View\CollectionFactory as ViewCollectionFactory;

class Article extends Template

    /**
     * CollectionFactory
     * @var null|CollectionFactory
     */
    protected $_viewCollectionFactory = null;

    /**
     * Constructor
     *
     * @param Context $context
     * @param ViewCollectionFactory $viewCollectionFactory
     * @param array $data
     */
    public function __construct(
        Context $context,
        ViewCollectionFactory $viewCollectionFactory,
        array $data = []
    ) {
        $this->_viewCollectionFactory  = $viewCollectionFactory;
        parent::__construct($context, $data);
    }

    /**
     * @return Post[]
     */
    public function getCollection()
    {
        /** @var ViewCollection $viewCollection */
        $viewCollection = $this->_viewCollectionFactory ->create();
        $viewCollection->addFieldToSelect('*')->load();
        return $viewCollection->getItems();
    }

}

A: Try this :-
public function getCollection()
{
    /** @var ViewCollection $viewCollection */
    $viewCollection = $this->_viewCollectionFactory ->create();
    $viewCollection->addFieldToSelect('*')->load();
    if(count($viewCollection->getItems())){
        return $viewCollection->getItems();
    }
    return ''; //return false;
}

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I used the Internet browsert come with Samsung Galaxy. When opening pages with java script, it prompted that I do not have java script installed.
I tried to click on INSTALL Chrome with the Galaxy Note, It hithlighted that "This item cannot be installed in you device,s country" and the Device listed "MAXIS Samsung GT-N7000" is dimmed.
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Q: Temporary disable a trigger for a single INSERT/REPLACE query in MySQL Is it possible to disable a single trigger on a table for a single query?
I have a batch job which is approx 150 rows - and I just want to have the trigger disabled ONLY for this batch job and nothing else?
// Disable this single trigger for shop_products table
REPLACE INTO `shop_products` (`mycolumnid`, `mycoltitle`, `Guid`) VALUES (11, 'hello', '23213-sda-423423');
REPLACE INTO `shop_products` (`mycolumnid`, `mycoltitle`, `Guid`) VALUES (14, 'bye', '53341-sfs-325243');
........

This is my trigger pre-set that i'd like to disable just this once but not actually remove it:-
BEGIN
   declare _GUID VARCHARACTER(64);
   set @GUID = UUID();
   SET new.GUID = @GUID;
END

A: MySQL doesn't allow you to enable/disable individual triggers.
One thing that might work for you is to modify the trigger definition to only fire when you want it to.
For example you could modify the trigger definition so it only sets new.GUID if new.GUID is NULL. That way you can explicitly set a value for GUID and not worry about the trigger overwriting it.
For example:
   IF (new.GUID IS NULL)
   THEN
     SET new.GUID = @GUID;
   END IF;


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Drew Peterson
Previous Visiting Fellows · Visiting Fellows
About Drew Peterson
Visiting Fellow
At the Center for the Study of Statesmanship, Drew Peterson provides vocational advice to students and compares cultures of strategy and negotiation, as practical traditions of statecraft, across a variety of historical and institutional settings, including empires, confederations, and early nation-states. His academic background includes an interdisciplinary B.S.F.S. from Georgetown that emphasized comparative politics, diplomatic history, and bureaucratic models of foreign policy decision-making, with a minor in political and social thought examining virtue theory and nationalism. He also holds an A.M. from Harvard in Russian studies, where he focused on the history of the Soviet defense industry and arms trade.
A Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State, he currently serves as Special Assistant to the U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. His previous assignments include Director for African Affairs at the National Security Council, State Department liaison to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and various roles at U.S. embassies in Israel, Kazakhstan, and Lithuania, including as assistant to two U.S. ambassadors. He is proficient in French, Hebrew, and Russian, and has received the Department's Superior Honor Award. His experience prior to the public sector includes research at the Hudson Institute and volunteer service as an executive of Young Americans for Diplomatic Leadership, a nonprofit. He is an Eagle Scout and a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

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Moths »
Forest Tent Caterpillars
Forest tent caterpillar adult moths are tan to white-yellow colored with brownish-colored bands on the moth's front wings. In addition, the adult has a series of darker-colored hairs on its abdomen and has a wingspan ranging from 1 to about 2 inches.
When larvae first hatch from their egg case, they are dark-colored and less than 1/8-inch long, but have easily-seen hairs on the body. Larvae stay together and move by following a silk trail deposited by the foraging and feeding file's leader. As they grow and molt into successive larval stages, pale blue lines appear on the sides of the body along with a row of footprint-shaped white spots along the mid-line of the upper portion of the body. These markings become more distinct, as each molt occurs. Fully developed larvae measure about two inches long.
A key way to differentiate forest tent caterpillars from other tent-making caterpillars is the location and appearance of the "nest" on the host plant. Forest tent caterpillars do not create a tent, but form a silk mat of larvae that group together on the trunk or tree branches. During the early period of their activity, these clusters are usually in the upper portion of the host tree, but as the population grows, clusters are more likely to be seen in the lower crown and on the tree's trunk. At times the cluster of caterpillar and number of larvae becomes so large that the webs cover the entire leafy crown of the tree.
BEHAVIOR, DIET & HABITS
Malacosoma disstria. Young larvae begin to feed on fresh, unfolding leaves until the next stage of development. The larva is the only of the four life stage (egg, larva, pupa and adult) that feeds on foliage. These insects overwinter as eggs; larvae emerge in the spring and feed for about two months; pupate in protected areas; and spend about a month as adults that mate, lay eggs and die.
Broadleaved hardwood trees such as sugar maples, oaks, birch, cherry, Aspen, Tupelo, cottonwood, elms, willow, ash, basswood and others are preferred hosts. Investigations suggest that red maples, sycamores and most species of coniferous trees are not fed upon.
Forest tent caterpillar infestations will cause twig and branches to die, but usually does not result in death of the tree. However, when recurring defoliation accompanies other factors that can weaken a tree's health – drought, growth in poor soils and late growing season complete defoliation – the result of the infestation may kill the tree.
Mated female moths lay eggs in masses of 100 to 350 that encircle small twigs in the upper-crown region of a tree. Eggs are "glued" together by a foam-covered substance that hardens and becomes a glossy, dark-brown color.
SIGNS OF AN INFESTATION
The presence of forest tent caterpillar includes eggs, feeding larvae, adults and the clusters of silk seen on infested trees.
The forest tent caterpillar is native to the United States and inhabits hardwood forests and individual trees across the country.
Your pest management professional can provide recommendations for managing problems caused by forest tent caterpillars. Some of these recommendations may include:
Protecting small, ornamental trees by collecting and destroying egg masses, destroying clusters of young larvae at the end of branches, or simply pruning away those areas of the tree that are supporting larvae.
Using insecticide products and microbial insecticides that are registered for control of forest tent caterpillars.
Doing nothing if the homeowner is not concerned with the appearance of the trees, since infested trees usually survive defoliation that occurs for only a few years.


An hour's ferry ride from Irago Port, past rocky monoliths covered in forest green the texture of delicate broccoli florets, is Mie prefecture. Certainly, the Irago peninsula is beautiful, with its beige sand beaches, ample fishing and picturesque sunsets, but one gets the sense that for travelers, at least, it's more the rest stop than the actual destination. For many Japanese, Mie, home to the most important Shinto shrine in the entire country, is a site of annual pilgrimage. Tourists tend to go on to Nagoya, but Ise Shrine falls neatly into the category of Things You Have to See.
Visitors relaxing by the river.
Passing under a large, natural wooden torii and over a bridge high above a shallow river, the entire shrine complex, with its gravel paths and ancient wooden structures, is thoughtfully carved into the forest. Some areas have manicured trees and potted flowers, and yet the overall effect is still one of peaceful harmony. I'm told that this area of Japan (including the Irago peninsula) has some of the oldest land, not just in the country, but in the entire world, and that entire pockets of virgin forest exist to this day. It's lovely at this time of year, when the leaves are starting to change from emerald green to fiery shades of orange and red.
Apart from the fact that it's dedicated to Amaterasu, the rain goddess, Ise Shrine is unique amongst Japan's many Shinto places of worship in that it's one of the oldest. Unlike Buddhist temples, which are always thick with smoke from candles and incense, and full of tables threatening to collapse under the weight of offerings, Shinto shrines are quite sparse. People come, rinse their hands, bow and clap their hands several times, and perhaps toss some coins into the provided wells; a quiet and simple affair.
After traversing the entire park, marveling at all the old trees and thickness of the shrine's thatched roofs (2 feet at the widest point!), I returned to what had initially interested me the most: Oharaimachi, the nearby shopping district. Consisting of one main promenade and various little side streets, it's reminiscent of the beginning of Spirited Away, when Chihiro's family happens upon the food stalls that turn her parents into pigs. (And by that I mean the old architecture, the alleyways and traditional food; as far as I know there is no human transfiguration involved).
This area is known for many culinary specialties, ranging from sweets like tofu donuts to savory dishes including udon and skewers of various seafood and shellfish, that are served in traditional tatami rooms, tiny stalls, and holes in the wall with wooden benches outside. It's dangerously easy to leave laden with souvenirs from the shops, like non-perishable foods, fancy ohashi, ceramics, textiles, baskets and toys. (For me, traveling as light as possible, food seemed the best option. I opted for matcha mochi and shortbread cookies shaped like dogs. Alas they are all gone now).
On the way back to the ferry port I stopped at Futami to see the Meiotawa rocks, linked together by a ton (literally) of rope and representing union in marriage. A small shrine nearby featured statues of frogs in all shapes and sizes, which apparently represent fertility in Japanese culture. I guess that explains why I saw so many couples there. I still am not used to how many babies and children I see in Japan, considering that back in San Francisco, 97% of the population is over 18. An unfortunate side effect of the tech boom: a plethora of single males that results in phenomena like Visible Man Lines.
See more of Mie on Flickr. To see what gender imbalance looks like, drop by a house party held by someone who works in tech. Bonus points if it's in the Mission, SoMa or North Beach.


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Pat Buchanan couldn't be elected president, so what does he do? What else? Start a magazine (NYT-rr).
No publishing formula has been more efficient at putting money down a rat hole than has that of the political magazine. The constellation of magazines that try to own Beltway consciousness — The New Republic, The Weekly Standard, The Nation, The Washington Monthly, National Review and The American Prospect — may differ on points of ideology, but share a distinct propensity for losing money….To help keep costs under control, The American Conservative will be printed on newsprint, much like its cousin on the left, The Nation. Published every other week beginning at the end of September, and mailed to 12,000 readers to gin up subscriptions, it will try to wrest the conservative agenda from the likes of The Weekly Standard and National Review.


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I am all for making a great pasta sauce from scratch, but sometimes there is just no time for all of that! I love a hearty meat sauce and I have found some really great marinara sauces that come in a jar. Nine times out of ten when I make spaghetti I do a semi-homemade sauce and then "church it up" as John would describe. So for those times when you just don't have time to go through the process here is how to make jar pasta sauce taste homemade.
Set a medium sized Dutch oven on the stove on medium high heat and add about a tablespoon of olive oil. Next roughly chop a medium sized sweet onion and add it to the Dutch oven.
Next, chop one bell pepper of any color and add it to the onions. Season the onion and bell pepper combo with 1 TB of garlic and 1Tb of Italian spices. When the onions are translucent and fragrant (about 5 minutes) add one pound of lean ground beef or turkey. While the meat is browning, add the other 1TB of roasted garlic and 1 TB of Italian Seasoning. When the meat is cooked completely, drain if necessary. After, add your favorite jar of marinara sauce. I like the Thrive Market Organic Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce. Don't be a crazy person like me and wear a white top to make marina sauce… One day I will learn! After you stir in your favorite jar of sauce, let the sauce simmer for a few minutes. Now it's time for the good part. Either layer up your sauce in a serving bowl with all of your noodles or serve up plates individually. Top with a little bit of parsley are you have a jar of pasta sauce that tastes homemade.
Set a medium sized Dutch oven on the stove on medium high heat.
Olive oil to dutch oven.
Roughly chop onion and add to the dutch oven.
Roughly chop bell pepper add to the dutch oven.
Add 1TB of Italian spices and 1TB of roasted garlic to the onion and bell pepper mixture.
After the onions are translucent and fragrant (about 5 minutes) add the ground meat.
Brown the ground meat and add the remainder of the Italian spices and roasted garlic.
After the meat is browned and cooked thoroughly, add your favorite jar of pasta sauce.
Allow sauce to simmer for a few minutes and serve over pasta!
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The Newtown Lawsuit and the Moral Work of Gun Control
By Adam Gopnik
PHOTOGRAPH BY HOWARD SIMMONS/NY DAILY NEWS VIA GETTY
The news that the parents of the children massacred two years ago in Sandy Hook, near Newtown, Connecticut, by a young man with a Bushmaster semi-automatic rifle, were undertaking a lawsuit against the gun manufacturer was at once encouraging and terribly discouraging. The encouraging part is that those parents, suffering from a grief that those of us who are only witnesses to it can barely begin to comprehend, haven't, despite the failure to reinstate assault-weapons bans and stop the next massacre, given way to despair. Like Richard Martinez, after his son was murdered by a weapon that should never have been in the hands of a lunatic, or anyone else, for that matter, they're allowing themselves to be angry, and then turning their anger into action: they're naming the business that helped kill their children and asking a court to hold that business responsible.
The filed complaint—the numbered paragraphs give it an oddly religious feeling, like theses nailed to a church door—is worth reading in full, however painful that might be, not only because of the unbelievable suffering and cruelty it details on that terrible morning but also because it offers, in neatly logical fashion, an indisputable argument: the gun manufacturer is guilty of having sold a weapon whose only purpose was killing a lot of people in a very short time. Despite the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives having previously declared that such weapons "serve a function in crime and combat, but serve no sporting purpose," Bushmaster sold it anyway—and precisely on the grounds that it could kill many people, quickly. "Forces of opposition bow down. You are single handedly outnumbered," the advertising copy read.
The lawsuit is discouraging because the death-by-gun lobby has successfully advocated for legislative prophylactics that prevent gunmakers, almost uniquely among American manufacturers, from ever being held responsible for the deaths that their products cause. If a carmaker made a car that was known to be wildly unsafe, and then advertised it as unsafe, liabilities would result. The gun lobby is, or believes itself to be, immune. Some experts have outlined legal principles that might let sanity triumph, but it is hard to think it will. (Right-wing judges tend, these days, to be more creative than liberal ones in creating legal precedents that no one ever before imagined possible.)
Indeed, one of the ironies of the whole story is that there already is a long-standing ban on truly automatic weapons—machine guns—whose legality not even the N.R.A. or their allies dispute. If anything, they tend to make a sniffy point of discriminating actual machine guns from mere semi-automatic ones, among them the Bushmaster. (Back in the twenties, the availability of the tommy gun to gangsters meant that the police were often brutally out-gunned.) But all of the talk about legal and illegal weapons, automatic and semi-automatic—as about the treatment of the psychologically troubled—evades the simple, central point: it ought to be very, very difficult, as it is in every other civilized country, to get your hands on a weapon whose only purpose is to kill people quickly. The N.R.A. and their allies make it very, very easy.
The underlying politics of gun control has always been the same: the majority of Americans agree that there should be limits and controls on the manufacture and sale and ownership of weapons intended only to kill en masse, while a small minority feels, with a fanatic passion, that there shouldn't. In a process familiar to any student of society, the majority of people in favor of gun sanity care about a lot of other things, too, and think about them far more often; the gun crazy think about guns all the time, and vote on the issue with fanatic intensity.
On some subjects on which we wish sanity and common sense could prevail over fanaticism and irrationality, it's apparent that the mental work is not yet finished or even entirely begun. In public life, there are subjects about which the mental work is done, but the moral work still needs doing. Or to put it with another neatly alliterative pair, where the intellectual work is not yet complete even as the inspirational work takes flight. The argument over gay marriage was only the most recent one to show that, with the mental work done, the moral work could begin, and the right result would follow: the unthinkable, fifty years ago, first got thought through, and then got done. On the other extreme, it's obvious that our thinking through of capitalism and its inequalities and how to mend them anew has hardly begun; the Occupy movement collapsed for that reason. The same is true about the vexing problem of sexual violence at universities—the mental labor of sorting through the obvious right of women to be safe from casual sexual assault, and that of the accused to be free from unsupported accusations—is only now underway. You know that your intellectual labor isn't finished when you bleed natural allies—people who are inclined to agree with you, but are alarmed by the unconsidered consequences of your position.
But on the problem of gun control, no matter how far we may seem from a sane solution, the public deliberations are finished. Instead of bleeding natural allies, new ones join all the time, including the voters who rejected attempts to eliminate checks and delays on weapon sales in the last election. No honest or scrupulous person can any longer reject the evidence that gun control controls gun violence. It can be rejected only by rage and hysteria and denial and with the Second Amendment invoked, not as a document with a specific and surprising history, but as a semi-theological dogma. The argument has been revealed conclusively to be between people who actually want to reduce the number of gun massacres and those who prefer an attachment to lethal symbols of power. (There are other symbols of personal autonomy, safer to small children.)
The majority is there, and the mental work is accomplished. This means that though the moral work—of persuasion, conviction, and shaming—needs to go on, we can be confident that it will go on and win, too, in the long run. There is nothing so irresistible as an idea that happens to be true. Piece by piece, legislation by litigation, the curse will be lifted. Time and temperament and patience will win out. This is the belief that the Victorians called "progressivism" and it is still much mocked. But the neat thing is that it happens to be true. There are many issues—the overwhelming majority—on which we need an ongoing public "conversation." On a few, we don't. Gun control stops gun violence. Gun possession does not deter crime; it merely makes it more lethal. Making these inarguable truths into necessary law takes the work of persuasion and legislation and litigation. The mental work finished, the moral work goes on, often in modest invisibility. Every day, something good happens at the state or community level that makes getting guns a little harder—and keeps families a little safer. That it might happen a little faster is a rational hope, and a proper holiday wish.
Correction: A previous image published with this post was replaced because it had been mislabelled by the photo agency.
Adam Gopnik, a staff writer, has been contributing to The New Yorker since 1986. He is the author of, most recently, "A Thousand Small Sanities: The Moral Adventure of Liberalism."
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Exciting Events in Noosa Coming to You This December
Posted in Local Area & Events @ Oct 30th 2018 9:50am - By Administrator
Celebrate the holidays with your family and friends. Enjoy these exciting events happening in Noosa this December. If you're looking for Noosa Events 2018 to enjoy, read on.
W;T
Catch W;T during its limited run at Noosa Arts Theatre from December 5 – 8. Performing for five shows only, hurry and book your tickets before they sell out.
W;T tells the story of Vivian Bearing, a professor of literature who is an expert on the Holy Sonnets of John Donne. Vivian faces the biggest challenge of her life when she is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Determined to fight cancer, she signs up to undergo an experimental treatment that will provide excellent research for the future of oncology even if there are no guarantees that Vivian would heal.
Vivian is used to being the teacher who is fully in control. But now she is the student. She learns more than she bargained for. She is faced with emotions she has only read about and analyzed in the safety of books – about sickness and regret, about human kindness and medical progress, and more importantly, about death. Donne's work, "Death, be not proud," becomes a reality she needs to face.
The play is equal parts funny and emotional. Its universal themes about life, death and purpose ring true. Faced with the formidable reality of death, one can only be armed with poetry, compassion and hope.
Don't miss the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Margaret Edson. Directed by Jeffrey S. Miller and featuring a powerhouse cast, be sure to catch W;T at Noosa Arts Theatre.
Jeffrey S. Miller is a notable professor of theatre arts and director of productions in NYC, London, St Paul and San Diego. He brings his wealth of experience to the production. Jeffrey's recent directorial works include "Freud's Last Session", "Macbeth", "Shadowlands and new adaptions of "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Tartuffe".
Alison Chambers steps into the role of Vivian Bearing. The Sydney-based actor has shone in recent productions in Sydney, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woof?", "The Chapel Perilous", "The Telescope" and "Steel Magnolias".
Ian Mackellar will play the role of Dr. Kelekian and Vivian's father. Stage and television actor Joanna Moore Smith plays the role of Vivian's mentor Professor Ashford.
W;T is presented by Joining the Dots Theatre. Catch W;T at Noosa Arts Theatre from December 5 – 8.
The Beach Party – Main Beach Noosa
Don't miss The Beach Party at Main Beach Noosa on 31 December 2018.
Wonderland inc. partners with Corona Extra presents The Beach Party, New Year's Eve. Head over to Noosa Main Beach and party the night away. Dance to the hottest tunes and enjoy the laidback beach vibe. Celebrate the New Year with a bang.
DJs will provide entertainment beginning at sunset and on until the early hours of morning. Noosa's foreshore will light up with the sights and sounds. Rock along to the party anthems and bring in the New Year. The celebration culminates in a midnight fire and light show that will knock your socks off. See the dazzling display of lights wash over Laguna Bay. This is an event that is not to be missed.
Enjoy Corona, cocktails and cuisine in a magical setting and experience Noosa's final golden sunset for 2018. Kick back, relax and let your hair down. With your feet in the sand and your head in the clouds, this is a great start to a new year.
The line-up features Brooke Evers, The Reverend Jackson, Hollywould, Casual Connction, Martini Club and House of Vibes.
Hurry and book your tickets now. This is an 18+ event.
The Rogue Toad on the Noosa Ferry
Climb onboard Noosa Ferry and enjoy The Rogue Toad. The show is available from 1-2 December 2018 and 26-27 January 2019.
The Rogue Toad joins forces with Noosa Ferry to deliver an award-winning comedy.
Five anthropomorphic friends take a journey and discover prejudice and love along the way. This enjoyable show enhances the experience of cruising along Noosa River. As you cruise along, you'll pick up characters for The Rogue Toad along the way. Meet these colourful characters and enjoy the show.
The Rogue Toad is the brainchild of writer and director Tania Nash. Among the colourful cast of characters, you'll meet the Australian bush rat named Ratty, Mole who hails from the UK, and a Turkish badger. The play is loads of fun, but it also has an important message about love and friendship. Board the Noosa Ferry at Noosa Marina, Tewantin, and enjoy the show. Take a leisurely cruise down the river. Take in the gorgeous views. Relax with some bubbly. Enjoy the show and the company of friends.
This is a luxurious way to spend the Christmas holidays.
The ticket price includes a couple of glasses of sparkling wine, beer or orange juice and a packet of chips. The journey takes about two hours.
Performances are on 1 December at 11am; 2 December at 4pm; 26 and 27 January at 11am. Head over to Noosa Marina and enjoy the show onboard the Noosa Ferry.
Our Noosa Resorts for Families are located in Noosa. Our resort is close to the event venues.
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We have one bedroom apartments that are fully furnished. Our accommodation features air conditioning in the living room, ceiling fans, Austar, and flat screen television sets in the living area and the master bedroom. A full-size kitchen with modern cooking appliances, and laundry with washing machine and dryer are also set up. Cook warm and delicious meals in the kitchen. Use our laundry facilities to keep your clothes clean.
Apartments for Larger Groups
For larger groups, we have two bedroom holiday apartments. Our apartments are fully furnished and equipped with kitchen and living room appliances. Additionally, it features an ensuite off the main bedroom and additional bathroom to service the second bedroom. Our Noosa Holiday Accommodation is ideal for families and friends on holiday.


Foster is known for his research on globalization, media, consumption, and corporations. He has done extensive fieldwork in Papua New Guinea since 1984. His current projects include research on the history of the P.G.T. Black Collection of Pacific Islands artifacts at the Buffalo Museum of Science, where he is a research associate. He is also examining the role of information and communication technologies in shaping the moral and cultural dimensions of socioeconomic life in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
Foster is the editor of two books and the author of three books, most recently Coca-Globalization: Following Soft Drinks from New York to New Guinea (2008). He has authored several book chapters and articles for academic journals including Cultural Anthropology, Museum Anthropology, and Anthropological Theory.
His research has been supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, the Australian-American Educational Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies, the Spencer Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
As cell phone coverage spread to more remote areas, people in Papua New Guinea and elsewhere in the South Pacific were randomly dialing numbers in an effort to connect with strangers. That is one of the surprising impacts described by University of Rochester anthropologist Robert Foster in his new co-edited book, The Moral Economy of Mobile Phones: Pacific Island Perspectives.
He studied Native American cultures, researched beaver colonies, corresponded with Charles Darwin, served in the New York State Legislature, and influenced the likes of Karl Marx. And, in his role as an attorney, he helped secure the charter for the University of Rochester.
The mobile phone revolution in Papua New Guinea (PNG) began in July 2007 when Irish billionaire Denis O'Brien's company Digicel, in response to the government's liberalization of the tele-communications sector, began rolling out its wireless network. Digicel was warmly welcomed by a country whose citizens felt neglected—if not downright mistreated—by the erstwhile state-owned monopoly Telikom due to the prohibitively expensive and geographically limited wireless services of its subsidiary Bemobile. Digicel did not disavow nationalism, to which Telikom reactively appealed, and also apparently cared about PNG, sponsoring sports teams and cultural festivals.
How is the dollar value of commercial brands calculated and marks of distinction thus paradoxically made commensurable? And what does this calculation assume and enact with regard to, in Marx's terms, the creation of value and surplus value? I discuss the emergence of brand valuation as a market device that has recently become more prominent and standardized. I use the annual Interbrand/BusinessWeek survey to demonstrate how global brands such as Coca-Cola® are assigned a precisely measured monetary figure. This measurement invites brand managers and critical theorists alike to treat the heterogeneous uses to which consumers put brand-name products as a source of the exchange-value of brands and of risks to generating profits from brands.


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Parasite Effectively Shows the Contrast Between the Rich and the Poor: Here's a Look at the Houses of the Families in the Film
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A film is only effective if it touches the audience in ways unexplainable, it leaves a mark on the viewers, and it further tickles the curious minds.
While this may be the ultimate potion to attaining an ideal picture, it requires tons of works from both the team behind and in front of the camera. We always hear about how it is necessary to have a good story and versatile thespians, but one thing is almost always forgotten – the set.
Award-Winning Film
Just how important are the location and the set in the effectiveness of storytelling? It adds to the ambiance, tone, and mood of the film, and therefore extremely necessary to achieve the overall theme of the movie. Is the character rich?
A production designer, typically an unsung hero, is tasked to make the house look as if it is owned by an affluent. Is the lead star's life in ruins? Then the set should hint to the viewers that a troubled person lives there.
Parasite is this year's winner of Palme d'Or
This year's biggest winner in the Cannes Film Festival is a Korean film called Parasite, which touches on so many emotions. It tells the story of two families on the end extreme ends of the spectrum – one rich and another poor. As per director Bong Joon-ho, the much-talked-about ending is a mere reflection of the times we are living in.
It premiered in this year's Cannes and bagged the prestigious Palme d'Or award, the first Korean movie to ever received the accolade and the first to have gotten a unanimous decision since 2013, when Blue Is the Warmest Color achieved the feat.
The Kims family lived in a semi-basement apartment, which the director explained emits the vibe that there is still hope because the sunlight still reaches those inside and that it gives off the fear that the residents could even fall deeper.
Lee Ha Jun, the production designer, visited ghost towns to mimic it to the set of Parasite. The rugged, crowded street where the Kims' residence was located as well as the mess in the house were all inspired by the visited properties.
The Kims' apartment is a semi-basement house
Luxurious House
Apart from the shabby apartment of the Kims, one that's gaining popularity was the Parks' grand abode, where most scenes were shot. Of course, the residence speaks a lot of the sophistication and wealth of the clan. Because it was told that the house was previously owned by an architect Namgoong, the production designer was tasked to make the set look like it was made by an expert.
The first floor has a glass wall that gives guests a full view of the backyard and the minimal living room with a few couches and coffee-tables that don't take away the sight of the greenery. But the details are what takes away the prize: an artwork called Maya by Seung-mo Park, who also made another painting of cats on the second floor, is a scene-stealer.
There's a huge glass wall in the minimalistic living room
Scattered throughout the house are abstract artworks supposedly done by the youngest child because the matriarch boasts about her son's talents. There's also an aesthetically pleasing display of posh plates and glasses across a wall and in the middle of which is a staircase.
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KLab began providing mobile online games in 2009. We've been able to leverage our knowledge of mobile games and create hit after hit of successful titles.
We've also worked with famous anime and manga series to create mobile game titles based on those franchises.
Our goal is to keep evolving our games and deliver them to fans in Japan as well as all over the world.
A new entry to the Tales series designed for mobiles, presented to new players and series fans alike.
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This new rhythm game features the idols of "Utano☆Princesama" with all your favorite hit songs! Hang out with dreamy pop idols every day!
Your favorite characters from the Captain Tsubasa series are waiting! Create your own dream team and go head-to head with other players!
The 3D hack-and-slash action game based on Bleach is now on your smartphone. Follow familiar storylines, witness exhilarating action scenes, and perfect your own epic special moves.
Successful school idols go worldwide in this rhythm adventure game! Become a supporting member of their live performance and lead them to success!
In this original online mobile RPG from KLabGames, you're part of a force fighting to take back the world of Wahrheit from the mysterious light that threatens to destroy humanity!
Yusuke and friends are back as fiercely adorable sprites to fight 5-on-5 action-packed battles! The voice actors from the anime are back as well to bring the world of YU☆YU☆HAKUSHO to life!
The new rhythm game featuring the idols of "Utano☆Princesama" is here with all your favorite hit songs! Hang out with dreamy pop idols every day!
Your favorite characters from the Captain Tsubasa series are here! Create your own dream team and go head-to head with other players!
Become a supporting member of a group of talented school idols. The rhythm adventure game developed with Bushiroad is now out! Help the idols with their live performances and lead them to stardom!
Collect the characters cards for Tsubasa, Misaki, and Hinata to create your dream team. Watch as the signature moves come to life!


A four time champ might have a eye for talent.After all he hired his own assasin.
That's gonna leave a mark! He does have a point though. How did KC end up in cup so fast? His resume is pretty thin for a full time cup driver.
What did Jimmie johnson accomplish before landing at Hendrick?
Last weeks 12 in 12 interview was with Jimmie Johnson and when asked the same question he said the best to learn from was Mark Martin and he too said stay away from Kevin Conway. Jimmie said when you asked me this question earlier in the season I said San Hornish Jr, but now I would say Conway.
Is anyone really surprised by this? I don't know a thing about Kevin Conway as a person...he may be great. But as a driver, he has done nothing to warrant being in Sprint Cup racing or Nationwide racing for that matter. He is good with sponsors and that has bought him rides. I'm not sure how many people here know this but Kevin bought a ride with Joe Gibbs Racing in the (then) Busch Series by brining Z-Line Designs to the team. Z-Line is still there today.However Kevin did not perform at all for them. I don't dislike the guy, he never has messed another driver's race up but in all honesty...he's awful. Everyone knows he shouldn't be out there.
JG should have said Dale Jr. That guy only has a ride because of his name. The reality of NASCAR is that the rich teams like convicted felon Rick Hendrick's are at the top because they have tons of cash to throw around and are pretty much buy races. Put Robby in a Hendrick car and he's in the Chase. Put Jeff Gordon in Robby's equipment and he's fighting to stay in the top 35.
I can see how you came up with that... Joonyer: 2 NNS championships and 18 Cup wins. KC: ?
Wow...really? Last time I checked Dale Jr. had won 2 Busch Championships and 18 wins including the Daytona 500. Yeah....Kevin Conway is much better.


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Thanks to some new information being sent my way, I have updated my post about Hugo Award nominating figures from yesterday. Where possible, I've updated the information on the Hugo Awards web site including pointers to the detailed figures.
(Thanks to Vincent Docherty, Mike Glyer, and Cheryl Morgan for the data.)
I've also been given a more comprehensive set of numbers that list nominating figures 1971-2015, but they do not always align with the reports I have and at which I can document. The source of some of these figures are contemporaneous reports at the time, many of which were only on paper and have not been saved or documented, which is a pity.
The figures do show that, broadly speaking, nominating participation for 1971-2008 was generally static in a range of about 400-700 people per year. 2009 was the first year we see a significant up-tick in nominating participation from the previous few years.
What is unclear (and even now still is unclear) is whether the percentage of eligible members is actually increasing. WSFS has been steadily increasing the nominating franchise, bringing in first the previous year's members and then the following year's members, so that the eligible nominating electorate is he union of three years of Worldcon members as of January 31 each year, a group that could be more than 20,000 people at times, compared to the fewer than 5,000 previously eligible prior to the expansion of the franchise. It's actually possible that the percentage of eligible members participating has gone down even as the absolute number of nominations has gone up.
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Chaplin: The Musical, formerly titled Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin, is a musical with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by Curtis and Thomas Meehan. The show is based on the life of Charlie Chaplin. The musical, which started at the New York Musical Theatre Festival in 2006, debuted at the La Jolla Playhouse in 2010, and then premiered on Broadway in 2012.

Productions

English Language Productions
The musical originally ran at the New York Musical Theatre Festival in 2006.

The musical was next produced at the La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego, California, from September 19, 2010, to October 17, 2010. Direction was by Warren Carlyle and Michael Unger, with scenic design by Alexander Dodge, costume design by Linda Cho, lighting design by Paul Gallo, projection design by Zachary Borovay, and sound design by Jon Weston. The music director was Bryan Perri and the orchestrator was Douglas Besterman. The cast featured Rob McClure (Charlie Chaplin), Ashley Brown (Oona), LJ Benet (Young Sydney), Jenn Colella (Hedda Hopper), Eddie Korbich (Karno), Brooke Sunny Moriber (Mildred), Ron Orbach (Mr. Chaplin), Roland Rusinek (Alf), Jake Evan Schwencke (Young Charlie/Jackie), and Matthew Scott (Sydney). The cast also included Aaron Acosta, Courtney Corey, Matthew Patrick Davis, Justin Michael Duval, Sara Edwards, Ben Liebert, Alyssa Marie, Jennifer Noble, Kürt Norby, Carly Nykanen, Jessica Reiner-Harris, and Kirsten Scott.

The musical premiered on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on August 21, 2012, in previews and officially on September 10, 2012, with direction and choreography by Warren Carlyle. Scenic design is by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Amy Clark and Martin Pakledinaz, lighting design by Ken Billington, and projection design by Jon Driscoll. The cast features Rob McClure as Chaplin, Jim Borstelmann as Alf Reeves, Jenn Colella as Hedda Hopper, Erin Mackey as Oona O'Neill, Michael McCormick as Sennett/ McGranery/Emcee, Christiane Noll as Hannah Chaplin, Zachary Unger as Young Charlie/Jackie and Wayne Alan Wilcox as Sydney Chaplin. The musical closed on January 6, 2013, after 24 previews and 136 performances.

Chaplin! received its first regional production in the United States in Henderson, Kentucky. Produced by Brilliantly Different Productions, the show featured direction by J. Farley Norman, choreography by Alexa Callaham, music direction, technical direction, and scenic design by Collin Mayes, and costume design by Colleen Ohler. The production ran for three performances, August 5–7, 2016, and featured a cast of 17 performers, all of whom were under the age of 25. In honor of the production, August 1–7, 2016 was declared "Chaplin the Musical Week" by the City of Henderson.

Chaplin received its first High School production in the United States in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was produced by The Albuquerque Academy, and performed at the Simms Center for the Performing Arts.

Other Languages

A Russian production of Chaplin premiered on September 13, 2013, and closed on December 30, 2015, at the Musical Comedy Theatre in St. Petersburg. Starring Yevgeniy Zaitsev as Chaplin, this Russian-language replica production featured lyrics translated by Constantine Rubinsky. The show won three awards out of the four nominations it received at the 2015 Golden Mask: Yevgeniy Zaitsev for best actor in a musical/operetta, Maria Lagatskaya for best actress in a musical/operetta, and the musical itself for best musical/operetta.

A non-replica Brazilian production made major changes to the set and costume designs of the original Broadway production. It featured a new script and 7 new songs. The show premiered in Brazil in 2015 and the run was extended 5 times.

A Dutch Production played in Belgium and in the Netherlands with Nordin de Moor as Charlie Chaplin.

Directed by Stanislav Moša, a non-replica version premiered in the Czech Republic at the City Theatre Brno in January 2017.

The Israel production of Chaplin is a collaboration of Haifa Theater and Tel Aviv Theater and premiered in July 2019.

Cast

Musical numbers
The musical numbers from the 2016/2018 new version are as follows:

Act 1
"Look At All the People" – Hannah Chaplin
"What'cha Gonna Do?" – Hannah Chaplin, Young Charlie Chaplin and Ensemble
"Far From London" – Charlie Chaplin
"Vaudeville-Dream" - Fred Karno, Charlie Chaplin, Sydney Chaplin and Ensemble
"Sennett Song" - Mack Sennett
"Something Funny" - Charlie Chaplin
"Tramp Shuffle Part 1" – Charlie Chaplin, Mack Sennett and Usher
"Tramp Shuffle Part 2" – Reporters, Charlie Chaplin, Usher and Ensemble
"The Look-a-Like Contest" – Charlie Chaplin and Ensemble
"Life Can Be Like the Movies" – Charlie Chaplin, Sydney Chaplin, Mildred Harris and Ensemble
"Life Can Be Like the Movies (Reprise)" - Charlie Chaplin

Act 2
"Just Another Day in Hollywood" – Charlie Chaplin, Hedda Hopper and Ensemble
"The Life That You Wished For" – Charlie Chaplin
"(When It) All Falls Down" – Hedda Hopper
"Man of All Countries" – Hedda Hopper and McGranery
"What Only Love Can See" – Oona O'Neill
"My Brother's Keeper" - Sydney Chaplin
"The Exile" – Hedda Hopper, McGranery and Ensemble
"Where Are All the People?" – Charlie Chaplin
"What Only Love Can See (Reprise)" – Charlie Chaplin
"This Man" – Full Company
"Tramp Discovery (Reprise)" – Full Company

Reception
In its review of the La Jolla production, the Los Angeles Times reviewer wrote: "The songs sauté this simplistic summary in a light and lemony schmaltz... The most that can be said is that the cast is marshaled efficiently and the clichés are greeted with a tip of Chaplin's bowler and a clown's forgiving smile... the schematic production... offers up Chaplin's early years as an explanation for everything but his notorious penchant for underage women... The production moves swiftly on Alexander Dodge's versatile set that is at its lively best when Zachary Borovay's projections usher us back to the cinematic past... The score hurtles us along with sufficient cheer and generic good will." The Variety reviewer wrote: "The enormous career of film legend Charles Chaplin has resisted numerous chronicling efforts... The latest casualty is "Limelight," a La Jolla Playhouse collaboration between freshman tunesmith Christopher Curtis and vet librettist Thomas Meehan ... that has its moments but falls into the usual trap of trying to cover too much ground. In the process, the tuner turns glib and superficial."

Awards and nominations

References

External links
 InternetBroadwayDatabase Listing
 Limelight at LaJolla Playhouse
 Playbill Vault Listing

2006 musicals
Cultural depictions of Charlie Chaplin
Broadway musicals
Biographical musicals
Musicals by Thomas Meehan (writer)

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Green industry conference in Guangzhou showcases green manufacturing.
Guangzhou, China – The third Green Industry Conference, with a focus on promoting the rapid uptake of green industry in harmony with the Earth's ecosystems, opened in the Chinese city of Guangzhou on 7 November.
The three-day event, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China (MIIT) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), brought together some 700 participants, including high-level government officials, representatives of the private sector, civil society, academics and experts in the field.
"Industry today accounts for around one third of global GDP. It helps create jobs and bring prosperity worldwide, particularly in developing countries. But at the same time, industry is still wasting vast amounts of water, energy and raw materials while producing harmful emissions, unrecoverable waste and toxic byproducts," said LI Yong, the Director General of UNIDO.
Participants noted that environmental degradation was largely due to increasing manufacturing and consumption around the world, and the unprecedented strain in current economic development. They called for a 'closing the loop' model of circular economy, which underpins sustainability and decouples economic growth from raw material use.
The conference will focus on creating a circular economy through resource efficiency and effective environmental management and policy. Participants will also discuss how governments and the private sector are working to advance green industry, and how new developments in technology and trends can support the case for a rapid and progressive transition to greener industries. Other topics will include resource efficient and cleaner production, green chemistry and hazardous waste, women in green industry, green industry policies, and creating eco-cities and eco-industrial parks.
The event in Guangzhou follows on from the 2011 Tokyo Green Industry Conference and the 2009 International Conference on Green Industry in Asia held in Manila, Philippines. It was organized in conjunction with the China International Green Innovative Products and Technologies Show.
During his visit to China, Director General Li also signed a memorandum of understanding with MIAO Wei, Minister of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of the People's Republic of China. Under the agreement, UNIDO and MIIT will initiate cooperation to promote green industry and cleaner production in China, including industrial water and energy efficiency, as well as programmes to reduce the use of lead. They will work together in support of eco-design, the utilization of industrial solid wastes and renewable resources, sustainable development of SMEs, and green industrial parks.


This online self-study course is intended for IH's who are responsible for the health and safety of workers who are exposed to hotwork (welding) processes. Adapted from a popular PDC, it contains 8 hours of instructional video and related activities.
The course describes common welding and thermal cutting processes and the health/safety hazards associated with these processes. Terminology used in the welding industry is incorporated throughout the course as a means of familiarizing participants with the vocabulary used in the workplace. Materials, thermal processes and scenarios associated with potential for overexposures are described. Emphasis is placed on Manganese and Hexavalent chromium exposures as well as many other H&S hazards. Suggestions for improving the quality of monitoring data are provided as are suggestions for prioritizing exposure assessments. Ventilation techniques and respiratory protection options are also described.


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Kamala Harris and Rand Paul Spearhead Senate Bail Reform Effort
Bill Provides Grants to States to Replace Money Bail System
Proposal Builds on Successful Reform in New Jersey

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Today, Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced legislation to reform the country's money bail system. The proposal – the first of its kind in the U.S. Senate – would provide grants to states to reform their bail system.
"We have a mass incarceration problem in this country, and it starts with our broken bail system," said Michael Collins, Deputy Director of the Drug Policy Alliance's Office of National Affairs. "There are people held in jail without trial because they do not have the financial means to post bail. Many are charged with drug offenses, and are casualties of the racist war on drugs."
The Harris-Paul bill would provide funds for states to replace money bail with pretrial assessments, provide for the presumption of release, ensure counsel, and guarantee a speedy trial for defendants.
Currently, around 60 percent of individuals in jail in the U.S. are pretrial detainees who have not been convicted of any crime. Such a system contradicts the ethos of "innocent until proven guilty," and has an adverse impact on low-income families and communities of color. While some states have taken steps to reform their criminal justice system, more needs to be done.
Recently, New Jersey's historic bail reform law has been the focus of national attention as other states grapple with reforming their broken bail systems. The Drug Policy Alliance led the campaign that overhauled New Jersey's system and the reform resulted in cutting the state jail population by a third. The reform changed the system by 1) declaring non-monetary pretrial release the default option for the majority of defendants; (2) establishing a pretrial services agency in each county to monitor low-risk individuals who are released pending trial; (3) mandating the use of a validated risk assessment tool when evaluating individuals for release; (4) permitting the detention of truly dangerous individuals; and (5) guaranteeing timelines for speedy trial for those who are detained.
Bringing Overdose Prevention Centers Into Our Communities
Drug Policy Alliance Annual Report
DPA Statement & Analysis in Response to Reports of First Decline in Drug Overdose Deaths Since 1990
Drug Policy Alliance Contributes to Extensive Amicus Brief Effort Supporting Attempt to Establish Supervised Consumption Site in Philadelphia
Broad Coalition of Civil Rights, Immigration and Drug Policy Groups Release Principles for Federal Marijuana Reform
Tell Congress It's Time for Marijuana Justice
The Marijuana Justice Act would end federal marijuana prohibition, support racial justice, and help repair communities most devastated by the war on drugs.


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U.S. Navy searching for missing sailor in Arabian Sea: statement
The U.S. navy and other ships are conducting search and rescue operations for a missing U.S. sailor in the Arabian Sea, the Bahrain-based U.S. Fifth Fleet said.
Russian ship 'aggressively' approaches destroyer: U.S. Navy
A Russian navy ship 'aggressively approached' a U.S. Navy destroyer in the North Arabian Sea on Thursday, the U.S. Navy's Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet said in a statement on..
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Announcement by Pope Francis at the first public General Audience after lockdown
Day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon
One month after a massive explosion at a fertilizer storage facility in Beirut, Pope Francis expresses his and the Church's solidarity with the troubled nation. At the General Audience, 2 September, he calls for a worldwide day of prayer on Friday, 4 September. The following is the English text of the Pope's words.
One month after the tragedy that struck the city of Beirut, my thoughts turn once again to Lebanon and its people, so sorely tried. The priest beside me has brought the Lebanese flag to this Audience.
Today, I would repeat the words spoken by Saint John Paul II thirty years ago, at a crucial moment in Lebanon's history: "Faced with repeated tragedies which each of the land's inhabitants knows, we are aware of the extreme danger that threatens the very existence of the country: Lebanon cannot be abandoned in its solitude" (Apostolic Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the situation in Lebanon, 7 September 1989).
For over a hundred years, Lebanon has been a country of hope. Even in the darkest periods of its history, the Lebanese people maintained their faith in God and proved capable of making their land a place of tolerance, respect and coexistence unique in that region. How true it is that Lebanon is more than a State: it is "a message of freedom and an example of pluralism, both for the East and for the West" (ibid.). For the good of the country and the world, we cannot let this legacy be lost.
I encourage all Lebanese to persevere in hope and to summon the strength and energy needed to start anew. I ask political and religious leaders to commit themselves with sincerity and openness to the work of rebuilding, setting aside all partisan interests and looking to the common good and the future of the nation. Once again, I ask the international community to support Lebanon and to help it emerge from this grave crisis, without becoming caught up in regional tensions.
In a special way, my thoughts turn to the people of Beirut, who have suffered so greatly from the explosion. Brothers and sisters, take courage once more! Let faith and prayer be your strength. Do not abandon your homes and your heritage. Do not abandon the dreams of those who believed in the dawn of a beautiful and prosperous country.
Dear bishops, priests, consecrated and lay persons, continue to accompany the faithful. Of you, bishops and priests, I ask apostolic zeal, poverty and austerity. Be poor together with your poor and suffering people. Be the first to give an example of poverty and humility. Help the faithful and your people to rise again and contribute actively to a new rebirth. May all alike foster concord and renewal in the name of the common good and a genuine culture of encounter, peaceful coexistence and fraternity. Fraternity: a word so dear to Saint Francis. May this concord be a source of renewal in the common interest. This will prove a sure basis for the continuity of the Christian presence and your own inestimable contribution to the country, the Arab world and the whole region, in a spirit of fraternity among all the religious traditions present in Lebanon.
For this reason, I would ask everyone to join in a universal day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon on Friday next, 4 September. I intend to send my own representative to Lebanon that day to be present with its people: The Secretary of State will go in my name to express my spiritual closeness and solidarity. Let us pray for Lebanon as a whole and for Beirut. And let us demonstrate our closeness by concrete works of charity, as on other similar occasions. I also invite our brothers and sisters of other religious confessions to join in this initiative in whatever way they deem best, but together as one.
And now I ask you to entrust to Mary, Our Lady of Harissa, our hopes and our fears. May she sustain all who grieve for their loved ones and instil courage in those who have lost their homes and, with them, a part of their lives! May she intercede with the Lord Jesus so that the Land of Cedars may flourish once again and spread the fragrance of fraternal coexistence throughout the entire Middle East.
And now I ask everyone, to the extent it is possible, to stand and pray in silence for Lebanon.


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32 X 21 - Kitchen Sink Ultimate Guide. cabinet. under. 25 x 22.
There are always things to understand and consider when it comes to buying things including even kitchen sink. It is true that purchasing a sink for a kitchen may not be as easy as it seems. What makes it hard then? Surely there are several things grouped as the basic things to consider when purchasing a sink especially for a kitchen.
Interior. Published at Sunday, November 27th 2016, 17:42:34 PM by Struky Joe.
Window shutters can be made from many materials like wooden shutters, vinyl shutters, composite shutters, and so on. Let us talk about vinyl window shutters first. Compared to other materials used to build window shutters vinyl is an excellent choice since it comes with the lowest cost. But vinyl window shutters are designed only to decorate your windows instead of to protect your windows. Another benefit of vinyl shutters is that it has excellent durability and lightweight.
Interior. Published at Friday, November 25th 2016, 21:33:25 PM by Struky Joe.
Usually Bahama window shutters are used in the tropical areas in order to protect the windows from extreme weather and storms. Bahama window shutters are excellent option to shade your rooms from direct sunlight and your porches from the strong winds. If you need to you can also get combination wooden shutters that include some different styles like raised panel, operable louvered, and louvered.
Exterior. Published at Wednesday, November 23rd 2016, 09:51:26 AM by Struky Joe.
Before purchasing shutters for your windows you have to measure the windows first. If you're going to use functional shutters, you must get precise measurement of your windows. When looking for functional window shutters, the width of window shutters you're about to buy must be two inches wider than the width of your window. But when you're looking for decorative window shutters, the measurements of exterior shutters and measurements of your windows are the same.
Interior. Published at Monday, November 21st 2016, 07:29:28 AM by Struky Joe.
When looking for plantation shutters there are things you must keep in your mind so that you'll find the right one for you. Plantation curtain come in some styles including café styled shutters, tier on tier plantation curtain, full height plantation shutters, and so on. Those three styles are most popular since they are versatile, flexible, and we can use them on many window types. Many plantation shutters are made from woods in assorted stains, colors, and finishes.
Kitchen. Published at Sunday, November 20th 2016, 20:31:08 PM by Johannah Guan.
Organizing freestanding pantry is always fun. You can see how freestanding pantry ideas you have discovered out there can look truly attractive while serving its main function and keeping the room neat and tidy. And today, we will interest some of the most stunning freestanding kitchen pantry ideas you definitely will never want to miss!
Kitchen. Published at Friday, November 18th 2016, 13:09:03 PM by Johannah Guan.
You can also take your own freestanding storage unit by repurposing old item. For instance, transform a bookcase into a small and movable pantry unit by adding casters and lath attachments so the unit is secured when it's in motion. To make the unit way less conspicuous, add a curtain rod and hang clipped-on dish towels so this DIY small freestanding pantry can conceal the supplies stored while looking great in any room at the same time.
Kitchen. Published at Wednesday, November 16th 2016, 09:03:05 AM by Johannah Guan.
Both walk-in and reach-in kitchen pantry cabinet designs can make the most of the kitchen layout by allowing you to store everything in one location. This makes your kitchen storage simply effective, allowing an easier plan for the flow in your kitchen. Depending on the layout of your kitchen, size of the space, and your storage needs, every possible design can be accomplished.


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The United Arab Emirates is set to roll out a standardised test to assess moral education nationwide, making it the first country to quantify how schools fare in shaping students' values.
Senior officials behind the UAE Moral Education Programme introduced the Moral Education Standardised Assessment (Mesa) during the Middle East and Africa Association of Test Publishers (MEA-ATP) conference, which was held in Abu Dhabi from January 28 to 30.
Mesa will be implemented as a trial in around 70 schools in the UAE, covering 10,000 students from Grades 3,5,7 and 9. Pupils will be taking the computer-based test that combines knowledge recall and situational judgement questions.
Source: UAE set to roll out world's 1st moral education exam – Khaleej Times
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Styles of Beyond – Radio Clash [@StylesofBeyond1] | "Up to date / state of the art / take part, get taken apart as I make my mark"
New music from the West Coast wing of the Demigodz, taken from their new LP Reseda Beach which drops this month. This should be well worth checking out.
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George W. Bush Didn't Know About Beyonce's Pregnancy, Reveals What He Thought of 'SNL' Impersonation
By Jackie Willis 7:16 AM PST, March 3, 2017
Former President George W. Bush admits he isn't up on his Queen Bey news.
The 70-year-old politician-turned-painter was quite candid on Thursday's Jimmy Kimmel Live, and confessed that he isn't too knowledgeable about pop culture.
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When asked a few questions about Beyonce, Bush had no idea that the singer was married to Jay Z or that she was pregnant with twins.
He did, however, love Kimmel's monologue at the 89th Academy Awards, and was aware of the major flub at the end of the awards show, when La La Land was announced as Best Picture when Moonlight actually won. "I felt sorry for you," Bush told Kimmel. "You were like, 'PricewaterhouseCoopers did it!'"
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The men also chatted about all the impersonations of Bush during his presidency, and in particular, what he thought of Will Ferrell mimicking him.
"You wanna hear something terrible. So, I had dinner with Lorne Michaels, the head of Saturday Night Live, and he said, 'I put a great speech writer on you and he came up with stategery,'" Bush recalled. "And I said, 'Wait a minute, I said stategery.' And he said, 'No, you didn't say stategery.' I said, 'I damn sure says stratergery!' He said, 'We invented it.'"
The 43rd president quipped, "I said, 'Well, let me ask you this, did he come up with mis-underestimate?'"
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As for whether the impersonations ever bothered him, Bush said, "Not at all."
"I love humor," he continued, sharing that his favorite impersonation of himself was from the late Steve Bridges. "The best humor is when you can make fun of yourself."
Bush is currently promoting his book, Portraits of Courage, with proceeds going to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, a non-profit that helps post-9/11 veterans transitions to civilian life.
A day prior to the former commander in chief's appearance on JKL, Alec Baldwin appeared on the late-night show and admitted that he's "lobbying" to impersonate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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