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As the pasture grass settled into dormancy and the weeds thrived in this summer's drought, the goats wove through the weedy jungle nibbling at leaves and leaving tough, bare stalks behind. The mower took care of these unwanted interlopers	but their comrades on the slopes were not so easily banished.
I needed a tool – a tough, sharp tool to decimate their numbers and allow the grass population to thrive in the undergrowth.
I recalled, years past, when my dad in his energetic youth would mow the wild places on the farm with a fierce-looking wooden scythe. It was a pleasure to watch. This tool was familiar to him and he had a rhythm and confidence that made it look like poetry in motion.
When I asked him if I could borrow the tool from his collection of old and new implements in the shed, he could not find it. It was sold, he suspects, in a farm auction some years back. And not being a tool many people rely on anymore in this age, it's absence has not been noticed.
So began the search for someone who had a scythe. It took a while. In the meantime, I tried hedge trimmers but the area was too vast and the hours required too daunting.
Eventually, a friend came through and let me borrow a scythe his father had used. He showed me how to adjust it, swing it and sharpen it with a stone and water pouch that came with the scythe. We shared childhood stories of watching our fathers use the scythe and debated the merits of hand tools verses gasoline-powered trimmers. Lawn maintenence has always been my task and I've used many a whipper snipper over the years, not without bad language just trying to get them started. The pulling, the finicky plastic string refilling and the bit of pieces of sharp grass cutting into my skin were definitely not poetic.
Scything, though...
"The longer Levin mowed, the oftener he felt moments of unconsciousness in which it seemed the scythe was moving but itself, a body full of life and consciousness of its own, and as though by magic, without thinking of it, the work turned out regular and precise by itself. These were the most blissful moments."
So wrote Leo Tolstoy in the tragedy, Anna Karenina. So moved is Tolstoy by a field of workers moving smoothly through a hay field that he takes Konstantin Dmitrievich Levin through two chapters to investigate the mood, the flow and the rhythm...the dance...of the mower and the grass.
For a writer and farmer, the compulsion to experience the meditative combination of sun, sweat and slowly falling grass was creatively compelling. Practically, however, the job had to get done.
The first swipe was awkward. Definitely not poetry. I was watched and encouraged to swing less with my arms and more with my body. This was hard work. The rhythm, I realized, was not natural. It would take time, and sweat, and good, hard work.
So when I was once more by myself, I set myself to the task. It was, indeed, taxing. As Levin discovered in Anna Karenina, his rows did not lay neat and flat as the old man Titus, who "moved in front, with his feet turned out, taking long regular strides, and with a precise and regular action which seemed to cost him no more effort that swinging one's arms in walking, as thought it were play, he laid the grass in high, even rows. It was though it was not he but the sharp scythe itself that was swishing through the juicy grass."
Oh for a Titus as I struggled with those tough stalks to find a rhythm that would play like music against the backdrop of lounging goats, swooping barn swallows and summer sunshine. Then, for a minute, it came. I felt a cadence, a sense of being part of the moment, a working with nature instead of striving against it.
For that brief time I was working alongside Levin, part of a great novel, a bigger picture, the next generation of farmers using muscle and grace to clear the land. I was living a poem!
I can laugh at myself, now. At the grandiose vision of connection to past generations with the present work; of the value of using muscle versus machine; at the writer's longing for the ephemeral nature of composition to literally flow from my hands and fill my senses.
And yet...it was for real.
I think I wanted to share my experience because for this issue, I witnessed the technology in a successful dairy farm where robotic milkers, robotic feeders, computers and machines meant this entire barn housing 145 milking cows could be managed by one person.
I marvelled at the possibilities ambition, success and profitability can actuate for less manual labour. I applauded owner Todd Holm's words that he wanted to work with cows, not manure and he uses automation so he can reduce manual labour in favour of more focussed time on the animals. He loves cows. Connects with them.
It fascinated me that I found the connection going backwards in time using a scythe and he found it surging forward using the latest automation.
The commonality is that we were created to connect – bond with the animals in our care, the land that provides our food, the grand bodies of water we traverse, our families and communities. Ourselves. Our Creator. When that connection happens, we simultaneously feel exhilaration and a sense of peace.	Tolstoy invested two chapters in a book that is considered one of the greatest works of fiction ever written describing the connection. It's intense...in the past, present and future. ◊


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Crossing the Broken Bridge
By lb50 on January 15, 2018
By Sandra Butler –
Have I been a good-enough mother to my daughter? This question hovered in my thoughts on past sleepless nights when I replayed the scenes of my maternal mistakes—for which I had tried, judged, and sentenced myself. The choices I made as a young woman continued to reverberate painfully through her life and in retrospect, were so foolish, even though they seemed so urgent and necessary then. But crossing the "broken bridge" has taken time.
In the past decade, as I approach eighty and my daughter lives through her fifties, we have finally able to come closer to naming who and where the two of us are. Together. It has taken all these decades of living to wear us down and strip us of our need for carefully-constructed defenses and the imagined need for safety. In the past, I was careful that none of the historic third-rails of our past might surface, and she did her best to present me with the most successful version of her adult life. I was grateful for her eager offerings, filled with vulnerability, sacrifice, and passion. But we had yet to find a way to one another, yet to find the words that would allow her disappointments in me, her losses that stemmed from my mothering, and the truth of her life as my daughter to emerge.
There are reasons, of course. There are always reasons. I married too young. Divorced too precipitously. Was alone in the New York City of the 1960s with two small children, feeling the exuberant pull of the cultural and political landscape of that time. But my emotional and financial vulnerabilities both illuminated and obscured the truth that my daughter left home much too young to find her own way forward because I was unable to provide the stability, and safety she needed. And deserved.
Our relationship was a warm and loving one, yet so much was unsaid. I bit my tongue. She undoubtedly did the same. We maneuvered around the pot holes of whatever might accidentally brush against an old wound or an unfinished piece of history. I was afraid to open a deeper conversation because I still needed to protect myself from hearing what she might say.
But inevitably, life delivered its inevitable bruises, leaving both of us stripped of the stories we had carefully constructed about who we were, and we were required to release our dreams for an imagined future. For her, it was the inability to become pregnant, and the exhausted and sorrowful acceptance that she and her husband would not be able to have their own child. For me, it was the dissolution of a painful relationship in which I was forced to confront my repeated patterns in choosing partners unconsciously designated to heal the emotional deficits of my childhood. It was not our good intentions but our losses that allowed us to be brave enough to turn more fully and honestly toward one another.
During the last decade, she moved to a city closer to my own, allowing regular visits. Our weekly phone calls became longer and deeper extensions of those visits, each of us taking more risks with what we felt ready to say. I acknowledged the ways I had tried to mother with spontaneity and a sense of adventure, not wanting her to chafe under the conventional experience of maternal rules and expectations I had grown up with. She responded by letting me know how much she had wanted and needed guidance and consistency, neither of which I was then able to provide.
Each of these recognitions released the courage to see ourselves and one another more clearly without self-protective judgment. In being able to stand in the stripped-down honesty of my own life, divested of the superficial and public layers of identity, I could finally begin to give my middle-aged daughter what she wanted and deserved when she was young. The truth of her mother.
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When Stephen popped the question, Samantha was not expecting it. The night before the couple left for their Mexican vacation, Stephen surprised his soon-to-be fiancé with dinner and a proposal. The date was set and the details arranged, and the bride walked down the aisle in a beautiful strapless mermaid-style dress with beading on the bodice and a lace bottom. Samantha carried an elegant bouquet of phalaenopsis accented with white ribbon while the bridesmaids carried calla lilies mixed with purple lisianthus tied neatly with a purple ribbon.
The evening was a nautical theme of purple, grey, and silver color accents. The guests found their way to their tables through a 'message in a bottle' to float with their nautical theme. The reception room was decorated beautifully with centerpieces made of calla lilies and white orchids displayed in trumpet vases with decorations added. The tables were draped in One Atlantic's Signature Linen. Additional centerpieces made of white hydrangeas, roses, and spiders were created in lanterns with a candle accent.
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2. Wear a backpack, so your hands will be free in the airport. Fill it with all the snacks, toys and diapers that you want to have on hand, so you won't end up rooting through your suitcase for a pack of raisins. If your child is old enough, consider letting him or her carry a mini backpack of their own.
4. Bring a toy car with doors that open. For Toby at least, if you give him a toy car with doors that can open, he'll open and close the doors for a solid ten minutes, and then drive the car around with his fingers ("Fingers driving!") wedged inside the doors for another ten.
8. Pretend to cook food. Not sure about every toddler, but Toby loves to whip up a fake meal, and the more specific our requests, the better. I'll ask him for cheesy pasta with meatballs and zucchini, plus purple juice and very hot tea. The feast can go on and on and is a great way to pass time while sitting in a seat.
9. Play favorite videos on your laptop (Toby's a Bubble Guppies guy), or apps on an iPad (say, Freight train or Hugless Douglass) if you have one. This tip is probably a no-brainer. :) All our rules fly out the window!
10. Chat with other passengers. I've been surprised by how friendly most people are on planes (with a few traumatic exceptions:). Toby and I will go on an "adventure" down the aisle (I'll build it up for a few minutes first) and scout out chatty passengers (typically grandparents) to have conversations with. Once, an older man on a flight to Michigan did that trick where it looks like your thumb is popping off, and it basically made Toby's whole year.
P.S. 10 overall tips for traveling with a child, and an unusual thing we do on vacations.
Need help for a new 12 month old traveling for the first time by plane and also for 3 hours. She is very antsy and sleeps lightly so we can not expect her to sleep much. Books are her first love so we can take turns reading to her. She eats healthy so I will offer tiny bites of avocado and nectarine. We have not given her sweet snacks with sucrose so besides being a choke risk lollypops are not a go for her. Will pack her infant/toddler "puffs" and "cruchies" to also take up some time. Not sure what else to do. She is so young. Any advise and activities will be sooooo welcomed. Thank you!
Loved this post and the comments. So very helpful!
– Dum Dum Lolipops (and wipes).
– a few weeks before the trip, I hide some of Ruby's favorite things and then – voila! – they appear on the plane!
-a notepad and pen to doodle; post it notes, too!
Really enjoyed your previous article about traveling with a child and happy you made another article as your child has became older. Especially on a commercial flight where having an un happy toddler or child can make the other passengers restless these tips are key makes you almost wish you could afford private traveling!
Painter's Tape. It provides hours, or at least many minutes, of entertainment. It's saved us on two year's worth of flights at this point (my son is three years old now). We like to make pictures out of it on the tray table, window, and wall (ladders and firetrucks are my little guy's specialty). We've recently started to tape toys together as well, creating such wonders as an airplane with a race car on top! Seriously, painter's tape is the BEST thing for us on the plane. We peel it all off and chuck the big blue ball in the garbage as the plane is landing.
Malaysia is always my favorite travel and holiday destination. Just few days ago visited 5 Most Beautiful Malaysian Islands and it was very enjoyable.
Well there are a lot of ways to entertain the kids in which Baby Games are the most popular games to teach your kids.
I initially thought that kids would be so excited travelling on a plane. Of course they are, until when the journey becomes long and long. The tips you have shared is just amazing, they work!
Yeah the games is very essential and very necessary for the children and also for the girls thats why the children and girls play the online dress up games.
Joanna, I always know which site to look up when I'm in need of a rescue/quick fix. We're taking our 14 m.o. daughter on a long trip tomorrow & she is UBER fidgety at this stage, so naturally I'm v. nervous. I've already downloaded some of the apps & plan to switch all my items from my hand-held purse into a backpack for a free hand. I will give raisins a try (this girl loves to eat) & I had forgotten about stickers (which take up no packing space at all). THANK YOU!
These are very good travel tips for travelers and pictures thanks for sharing for updates on actress.
I just love the funskool toys online.Thanks a lot !!
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Very quit little Toby. I really like your tips, it's going to be helpful on our next travel since my 2 years old cousin will be coming with us. She's quit hyper, and goes around to much. Your tips will definitely make her sit all way trough.
Hi, I'm just catching up on your blog after getting back to NYC after visiting home for the holidays! Flying back, I sat by two families on the plane: one with two devil children that seemed about 4- and 2-years old, and one with four kids of varying ages that were so quiet and well-behaved (while still being normal kids). The bad kids didn't listen to their parents and alternated between screaming and running around and touching strangers (and coughing on them). As someone who's just starting to reach the point in life of thinking about kids, I'm interested to see if you have any thoughts on kids and their behaviors, and how much is ineffective parenting and how much is just the kid's personality. Thanks!
This is the best topic I ve found tips on..this is so imp!
I travel all the time and as a preschool teacher I always feel frustrated when parents don't think ahead about this. I think the gifts for seat mates are a MUST. I have never received one but it would be very, very appreciated: especially ear plugs and whiskey. Don't forget that things like tape can be a big treat for a little kid to play with–anything to tape up and a full roll of scotch tape can go a long way. Finally, here's what I find more annoying than a talkative kid: a loud, talkative parent, for which there is no excuse. I recently flew from Miami–NYC and found the chatty mom with two toddlers more distracting and irritating than the kids themselves. If I had to hear "okay, honey?" one more time or anything else about all their plans for NYC which mom was broadcasting to her seat mate (it was a 6am flight, BTW), I was going to order a drink (at 7:30am).
Not only is this a well-written post, but I love the topic. I recently traveled with my 7-year-old nephew and boy was that a wake up. Since we fit everything into my hardside luggage suitcase, I made sure to bring toys, games, coloring books and headphones in my carryon to keep him entertained.
Great suggestions! I just flew home to DC from England sans Daddy with my 22 month old…nearly a 9 hour flight! We played with sticky Christmas bows, a magnetic doodler, barf bags, cups, the seat belt (clicking and unclicking) the tray (up and down) and took many "adventures" up and down the aisles, blowing kisses to the stewardesses and SNACKS. Of course, there was some TV watching too, which gave me a little break here and there. Oh, and he had his own little backpack, and loved it.
I second the Richard Scarry books, even the short board ones can hold my almost two-year-old's attention for quite awhile. Lots of things to find and talk about. On our last plane ride I took a small magnadoodle type pad (you know, with the pen attached), and it was a big hit. She still loves it and now that she's into learning letters, will sit forever requesting that I write new words or names of people she knows (bonus – no mess and the pen can't get lost!). For little girls who are into nurturing, Wal-Mart has some small baby dolls (like 3 inches tall) with their own little swings/high chairs/cribs. That was a big hit last time too. I would add that moms should dress modestly – there will be lots of bending over, clothing pulling, etc happening :) Safe travels, everyone!
Before we take off, I always grab a few straws and spoons from Starbucks. It's amazing how kid's can be entertained by these two simple items! I also bring along a mini magna doodle aka less messy, more contained coloring book.
Last year when we flew to China with our three year old we ran around the airport to wear him out. During the take off he fell asleep and stayed that way the first four hours of the flight.
Jon is 3, and we only have taken one plane last june. The flight was very short, just one hour and we spend the time playing with 8 little cars, painting and reading his favourite book. The worst thing was when landing, he didnot want to put his belt!
After reading this post I'm looking forward to a flight with a toddler on board. I think it'd be cool if prior to take off folks could "sign up" with flight attendants to be part of "adventures" for kids. That way a) some parent's who would feel awkward asking strangers wouldn't need to b) I could prep something fun (or it could be like a story throughout the plane!) and c) it's more fun for everyone rather than hearing all of the kiddos whine/cry.
As a nanny I'll tell you right now, the fake food trick works with all children ages 18 mo – 4 yo. Especially if you "eat" it enthusiastically.
sticker books! the Richard Scarry one is awesome and really big.
i travel a lot for work. The husband and our toddler often meet me where I am to make a weekend of it. he came up with something so cleaver the last trip- beside his endless surprise toys from the dollar store (that can be left/dropped with no real trauma), he wrapped everything in wrapping paper with ribbon! it was GENIUS! icluding the books he brought from home.
I'll never forget the first time I flew by myself. I was eight years old and REALLY nervous. I was also a fanatic, obsessive reader, and so right before the flight my dad surprised me with "Dinotopia." I was totally engrossed in it the whole flight. Thanks for bringing back that sweet memory!
I was on a flight today and we ended up being on the plane an extra hour. There was a particularly fussy baby behind me, but once I turned around and talked to him, he brightened right up. His mom said "thank you, his patience was starting to wear thin." Making friends with the people next to you seems to be a winning way to ensure everyone stays happy!
We flew yesterday with our 15 month old and the hit of the flight was a mini flashlight – both me and then him holding it and moving the spotlight around. That and patterned tape all over the table and chair.
One favorite was post.it notes. They could draw on them and stick them all of the seat.
Yep, I agree with the carseat tip. I've always brought a carseat on flights for kids under the age of 3. They will sit better and be able to sleep more comfortably in a carseat, than in the airplane seat. Plus, you have to bring a carseat along anyway (assuming you will be riding in a car at your destination), so I feel safer having it with me, rather than checking it.
We travel with a cosco scenera. Super light weight and affordable. Not the greatest seat for every day, but it's fabulous for travel/spare.
I have never flown with a kid, but I've been a nanny stuck in a long car ride MANY times. My best tip is to tell stories. Every kid I have ever met loves a good story, especially if you make it about them! Ask them what happens next when you can't think of anything, and then just run with whatever they suggest–silliness does NOT matter at this point!
LOLLIPOPS!!! especially the little organic kind. We once had a whole section of kids on a plane quieted with this treat. I buy them by the huge bag full and then have them for the rest of our trip and the plane ride home. Priceless. Also beware of tiny cars, they have a way of going in places that are hard to reach. I really twisted my neck up bad trying to get one from in between the seat and the window mid flight.
I would love to see your packing list for Toby, you made one when he was a baby, and I would love to see how it has changed since he's become a toddler. For example, you recommended the graco snap and go, do you now rely on your mcclaren for travel, and what about your car seat? Thanks. Planning to travel with my almost 2 year old soon and your tips when he was an infant were awesome.
Would love to see the list for a newly 12 month old. We will be flying for 3 hours right after my grand daughter turns 1 and she is not happy sitting still for long. I will try tiny bites of fresh avocado and nectarines that she loves along with her infant/toddler "puff"and "crunch" snacks instead of lollypops both because of the choking risk and sucrose content. Otherwise, reading books will be an activity she enjoys, peek-a-boo and telling stories. After those activities (not sure they will take us halfway there), I am stumped. Any other ideas for things to play/do would be welcomed. Thank you so much!!!
My dad always used to do the thumb trick! That, and any other "magic" (it doesn't have to be real magic if they're young enough, it just has to look cool), will entertain kids for ages!
My life would be complete if I were ever on a plane with your sweet family! Toby is too cute, I would be THRILLED to entertain him!
Another vote for sketchpad with crayons/washable markers and stickers. Sometimes I will sketch a scene for the stickers to be placed in. Best sketch was a cockpit so toddler could pretend to copilot the plane — the more wheels, buttons, switches you draw the longer this game can last! Also all the junky crap from bday party goody bags, I save them up to dole out 1 at a time on the plane — if we lose them no sweat, better than losing a favorite 'real' toy. I Spy board books good too, similar to Scarry books by being picture dense.
Great tips! We're flying next week with our boys (5 & 2) so I'll be trying these out.
So what do you think about flying during the day vs. night? I have yet to fly with my daughter, and we just recently cancelled a trip to NYC to visit family (Sharon from NYCTaughtMe). She said red eyes with kids are so so difficult, but I don't know which would be harder-entertaining them for 5 hours, or hoping they will sleep for 5 hours!
great tips, joanna! filing this away for the future.
On our trans-atlantic trip with an energetic two year old, one thing kept saving us over and over… a bag of balloons. We would blow up a balloon at the airport while waiting for flights, in plazas while having lunch, and any other time we had space and our guy would run, kick and chase — getting out all that energy!! Inevitably, other kiddos would join in too!! Fun, cheap and so so easy. Time to board the plane? Toss out the balloon, or pass it on to another waiting toddler!
I may be a bad parent but until they were about 5 my husband and I relied on Dimetapp. We would make sure we took off at night and everyone would get a dose of that and out they would go. We're big fans of red eyes so we can leave after work, when everyone is ready to sleep. I brought snacks and toys and books as well but the meds worked best. Two little heads conked out on my shoulders for hours. It was a great break. We didn't do that when they were infants obviously but when they were old enough for the grape stuff they got it!
Thanks for the post and great tips!
Last summer, I traveled with her (she was 2.5 year old) all the way across the world, from Indonesia to USA. Just the two of us and we made it!
We transited in Qatar and New York before we headed to Texas, so total trip was 35+ hours.
We went to Korea last month with our 2.5 year old energetic toddler (long long flights from the east coast) and we're happy to say that we used almost every one of these tips (down to the Richard Scarry books and chewy ends of baguettes and Everlane backpack) with great success! I had so much anxiety about how it would go but it was a lot easier with a plan like this and I'm not totally dreading the next time.
Tegu is a life saver!
http://www.wikkistix.com/ Wikki Stixs are great fun you can create little animals, people, cars etc. the possibilities are endless.
oops! just saw that you added a link!
this is great! one question tho: i've been trying for a few months to find a toy car with doors that actually open and close. very difficult surprisingly! any recommendations?
awesome advice ! thank you !
always an adventure; travelling with the littles!
For kiddos who are toddler age like mine (20 months) — stickers, crayons with pads of paper. Mine loves them. When she was a little younger I bought a lap size magnadoodle type toy and she loved that…extra bonus — no mess and the pen was attached to the toy itself so no fear of losing it. We still use it for car rides. I would suggest not bothering with toys that have many pieces or are very small because they'll inevitably get thrown on the ground and guess who's constantly gonna be ungracefully trying to retrieve everything off a dirty plane floor? (Hint: mom) Love the tip about food that takes a long time to eat. I'm not sure what that would be for my picky little eater because she INHALES most of her food that she does eat, but I'm going to give that some thought for our next plane trip!
And while I know this isn't in everyone's budget, I think once the little ones pass a certain age (probably once they're legitimately running), it's going to make sense to buy them their own seat, unless the trip is a short one, like 1.5 hours or less. We really wanted to take advantage of the lap baby thing til the very end, but our most recent trip in late August (4.5 hours) was fairly difficult because all she wanted to do was wriggle off my lap and walk up and down the aisles touching people. Fine the first time, not so much the twentieth time and while the seatbelt lights were on. Friends who have traveled a little more recently with kids the same age as ours have been very thankful they bit the bullet and bought the extra seat. We won't be traveling again until early next spring, but we'll definitely be budgeting in the cost of her own seat for that one!
These are great tips. My best secret tip is: when the toddler shows the common signs that he really needs to move now and just can't sit still anymore and maybe even starts getting frustrated with being in a limited space: tickle him. That releases some stress for him and the noises he makes are far better for all other passengers than whining or crying. Works even better in a car seat.
Great tips! One more that works for us – last Easter I bought some heavy-duty "eggs" (actually Elmo heads). Each time we fly I bring those eggs, each filled with a different suprise (on the last trip I stocked them with yogurt raisins and Cheerios, a new little car, a bunch of stickers, and coiled pipe cleaners). I pull them out only when it's getting dicey to (hopefully) prevent a meltdown.
A great product that works for traveling or anywhere you need a toddler to sit still is Imaginetics (http://www.amazon.com/Imaginetics-M86046-Flying-High-Playset/dp/B004K1SUQQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1355945295&sr=1-5&keywords=imaginetic). They make a ton of varieties (trains, dancers, dress-up, animals, etc), and my kid loves them.
This list is perfect! Believe it or not, our little Hazel Bee loves music so much she likes to listen to head phones. We allow it as long as she promises not to turn the music up too high. I have an old I-pod that I have filled with her favorite worship tunes, books on tape, and funny songs. I'll listen along with her, too!
Wow. It sounds like you're a wonderful parent.
Painters tape! Kept our two-year old entertained for quite some time. Tape on our noses, taping his cars to the ceiling, taping a cup to the tray table…fun (and cheap)!
This list is awesome and freaking adorable!
Im laughing out loud because this is such a spot-on post that would seem so random to someone without a toddler. We always ask for a cup of ice…next time I'm requesting a straw! Cars without doors drive him crazy and he loves watching videos of himself. LONG snacks = genius! Just ordered the airport book – thanks!
I love this post! We will be there soon…I have an 8 month old myself. Your so right about photos of themselves! Great tips, I will be using this for sure in the coming months when Lillian becomes a toddler. I have heard that hand puppets are also a great distraction and can be another character to them telling them to shhh… ;). I just wrote something like this too on my blog if anyone wants to check it out! Good luck traveling, your family is beautiful and I just love reading your blog!
We love the book Airport. How funny is the giant airplane in that book-it has a lounge in it!? We had a great thing happen for us while flying with that book. The flight attendant took it to the pilot and he signed it then all the attendants signed it. Every time we read it now (it's still a favorite and my child is 5), my son and I remember how nice that flight attendant was and recall the trip we took when that happened.
What great tips! Usually I'm not a fan of 'how to keep toddlers/babies amused on planes' lists because they are all the same, but this one has some interesting suggestions. I found myself nodding along with the idea of taking a snack that takes a LONG time to eat. Good one!
Joanna, unrelated to this post, but I just want to thank you for your "moment of silence" post on Monday. Very touching. I'm a parent to a 1st grader and just devastated by the event of last Friday. I am also totally overwhelmed by the media's attempt to "one-up" each other in trying to find the most heart-wrenching and/or controversial details. So, I really, really appreciated your respectful, thoughtful post and then call for silence. Thank you.
We pack books, stickers, paper, crayons, SNACKS, and throw out any rules about limiting screen time!
These are such great tips!I love stocking up on these so that (one day) when I'm a parent, I might sort of know what to do!
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In re Tronox Inc.
Avoca Plaintiffs filed suits against New Kerr-McGee, alleging toxic tort claims. The suits were stayed when the owners/operators of the Avoca Plant, Tronox debtors, filed for bankruptcy. In this appeal, Avoca challenged the district court's order enforcing a permanent anti‐suit injunction issued after the bankruptcy settlement. New Kerr‐McGee had moved in the district court for an order enforcing the Injunction and for sanctions, asserting that the Injunction forecloses claims that arise from liabilities derived from or through the Tronox debtors that are also generalized and common to all creditors. The district court concluded that the claims are barred by the Injunction and, without imposing sanctions or finding contempt, ordered the Avoca Plaintiffs to dismiss with prejudice their state‐court complaints. The court rejected the Avoca Plaintiffs' assertions of appellate jurisdiction, concluding that the district court's order is not "final" for purposes of 28 U.S.C. 1291, because it neither found contempt nor imposed sanctions; the order is not a decision by the district court on review of a bankruptcy court order, as required by 28 U.S.C. 158(d); and the court lacked jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. 1292(a)(1) because the district court properly construed (and neither modified nor continued) the Injunction. The court held that the Avoca Plaintiffs' personal injury claims based on conduct of the Tronox debtors, and asserted against New Kerr‐McGee on a variety of state‐law indirect‐liability theories, are generalized "derivative" claims that fall within the property of the bankruptcy estate. Accordingly, the court lifted the stay and dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. View "In re Tronox Inc." on Justia Law
Posted in: Bankruptcy, Civil Procedure, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Brown Media Corp. v. K&L Gates, LLP
Plaintiffs, unsuccessful bidders in a bankruptcy proceeding, appealed the district court's dismissal of their suit alleging claims for breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, and common law fraud against the law firm K&L Gates, LLP and two of its former partners. Plaintiffs alleged that defendants used their prior representation of plaintiffs to undermine plaintiffs' attempt to acquire assets in a bankruptcy sale. The district court granted defendants' motion to dismiss based on res judicata. The court agreed with plaintiffs that they could not have brought their claims during the bankruptcy proceedings, and that this present action would not disturb the orders of the bankruptcy court. The court explained that the circumstances in this case did not demand that plaintiffs raise their claim in the bankruptcy proceeding, and noted that the relevant issues were not litigated through an adversary proceeding or otherwise. Accordingly, the court reversed and vacated, remanding for further proceedings. View "Brown Media Corp. v. K&L Gates, LLP" on Justia Law
Posted in: Bankruptcy, Business Law, Civil Procedure, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
In re Motors Liquidation Co.
After Old GM filed for bankruptcy, New GM emerged. This case involves one of the consequences of the GM bankruptcy. Beginning in February 2014, New GM began recalling cars due to a defect in their ignition switches. Many of the cars in question were built years before the GM bankruptcy. Where individuals might have had claims against Old GM, a ʺfree and clearʺ provision in the bankruptcy courtʹs sale order barred those same claims from being brought against New GM as the successor corporation. Various individuals nonetheless initiated class action lawsuits against New GM, asserting ʺsuccessor liabilityʺ claims and seeking damages for losses and injuries arising from the ignition switch defect and other defects. The bankruptcy court enforced the Sale Order to enjoin many of these claims against New GM. The court concluded that the bankruptcy court had jurisdiction to interpret and enforce the Sale Order; the ʺfree and clearʺ provision covers pre‐closing accident claims and economic loss claims based on the ignition switch and other defects, but does not cover independent claims or Used Car Purchasersʹ claims; the court found no clear error in the bankruptcy court's finding that Old GM knew or should have known with reasonable diligence about the defect, and individuals with claims arising out of the ignition switch defect were entitled to notice by direct mail or some equivalent, as required by procedural due process; because enforcing the Sale Order would violate procedural due process in these circumstances, the bankruptcy court erred in granting New GMʹs motion to enforce and these plaintiffs cannot be bound by the terms of the Sales Order; and the bankruptcy courtʹs decision on equitable mootness was advisory. Accordingly, the court affirmed in part, reversed in part, vacated in part, and remanded. View "In re Motors Liquidation Co." on Justia Law
Posted in: Bankruptcy, Injury Law, Products Liability, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
In re: Tribune Co. Fraudulent Conveyance Litig.
March 25, 2016 by Justia Inc
Appellants, representatives of certain unsecured creditors of the Chapter 11 debtor Tribune Company, appealed the grant of a motion to dismiss their state law, constructive fraudulent conveyance claims brought against Tribune's former shareholders. The court held that appellants are not barred by the Bankruptcy Code's automatic stay because they have been freed from its restrictions by orders of the bankruptcy court and by the debtors' confirmed reorganization plan. The court also held that appellants' claims are preempted by Bankruptcy Code Section 546(e), where that section shields from avoidance proceedings brought by a bankruptcy trustee transfers by or to financial intermediaries effectuating settlement payments in securities transactions or made in connection with a securities contract, except through an intentional fraudulent conveyance claim. Accordingly, the court affirmed the judgment. View "In re: Tribune Co. Fraudulent Conveyance Litig." on Justia Law
Posted in: Bankruptcy, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Garfield v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC
January 4, 2016 by Justia Inc
Plaintiff appealed the district court's judgment in favor of Ocwen and dismissal of plaintiff's complaint alleging various causes of action under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. 1692. At issue is whether a debtor who has received a claim on a debt that has been discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding can sue the claimant in a district court under the FDCPA. The court concluded that the Bankruptcy Code does not broadly repeal the FDCPA for purposes of FDCPA claims based on conduct that would constitute alleged violations of the discharge injunction; none of plaintiff's individual FDCPA claims conflicts with the discharge injunction under the Bankruptcy Code; and, in regard to the claim of piecemeal litigation, the court concluded that the remote possibility of a need for clarification provides no basis for routing all FDCPA claims exclusively into the bankruptcy court. Accordingly, the court reversed and remanded with instructions to reinstate plaintiff's FDCPA claims against Ocwen. View "Garfield v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC" on Justia Law
Posted in: Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Statek Corp. v. Development Specialists, Inc.
December 29, 2015 by Justia Inc
Statek appealed the district court's affirmance of the bankruptcy court's order, on remand, denying reconsideration. In denying Statekʹs latest motions for reconsideration, the bankruptcy courtʹs decisions relied on a prior alternative holding - that Statekʹs argument was a ʺnew argumentʺ not proper for a motion for reconsideration - which this Court did not explicitly address in Coudert I. In Coudert I, the court instructed the bankruptcy court ʺto apply Connecticutʹs choice of law rules in deciding Statekʹs motion to reconsider.ʺ The bankruptcy court did not follow that instruction, as the Connecticut choice‐of‐law rules did not bear on the bankruptcy courtʹs ultimate decision. Instead, the bankruptcy court ordered further briefing on whether it could adhere to its prior alternative holding that Statekʹs argument was a new argument not available on reconsideration. Because the bankruptcy court's decisions do not comply with the court's mandate in Coudert I, the court reversed and remanded with further instructions. View "Statek Corp. v. Development Specialists, Inc." on Justia Law
ANZ Securities v. Giddens
This appeal concerns the proper application of Section 510(b) of the Bankruptcy Code in the Lehman bankruptcies. LBI, the debtor, was lead underwriter of unsecured notes issued by Lehman Holdings, its affiliates. After the bankruptcy of both the Lehman entity that issued the notes, Lehman Holdings, and the Lehman entity that was lead underwriter on the issuances, LBI, the Junior Underwriters were held to account for the noteholders' losses, and incurred loss for defense and settlements. The Junior Underwriters filed suit asserting claims for contribution or reimbursement against the liquidation estate of Debtor LBI. The bankruptcy court construed the statute to require subordination of the Junior Underwriters' contribution claims. The court, however, adopted the district court's construction of section 510(b), holding that in the affiliate securities context, "the claim or interest represented by such security" means a claim or interest of the same type as the affiliate security. Claims arising from securities of a debtor's affiliate should be subordinated in the debtor's bankruptcy proceeding to all claims or interests senior or equal to claims in the bankruptcy proceeding that are of the same type as the underlying securities. Accordingly, the court affirmed the judgment of the district court. View "ANZ Securities v. Giddens" on Justia Law
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import rx.Observer;
import rx.Subscription;
import uk.co.sentinelweb.tvmod.R;
import uk.co.sentinelweb.tvmod.browse.CardPresenter;
import uk.co.sentinelweb.tvmod.details.DetailsActivity;
import uk.co.sentinelweb.tvmod.model.Item;

/*
 * Class for video playback with media control
 */
public class PlaybackOverlayFragment extends android.support.v17.leanback.app.PlaybackOverlayFragment {
    private static final String TAG = "PlaybackControlsFragmnt";

    private static final boolean SHOW_DETAIL = true;
    private static final boolean HIDE_MORE_ACTIONS = false;
    private static final int PRIMARY_CONTROLS = 5;
    private static final boolean SHOW_IMAGE = PRIMARY_CONTROLS <= 5;
    private static final int BACKGROUND_TYPE = PlaybackOverlayFragment.BG_LIGHT;
    private static final int CARD_WIDTH = 200;
    private static final int CARD_HEIGHT = 240;
    private static final int DEFAULT_UPDATE_PERIOD = 1000;
    private static final int UPDATE_PERIOD = 16;
    private static final int SIMULATED_BUFFERED_TIME = 10000;

    private ArrayObjectAdapter mRowsAdapter;
    private ArrayObjectAdapter mPrimaryActionsAdapter;
    private ArrayObjectAdapter mSecondaryActionsAdapter;
    private PlayPauseAction mPlayPauseAction;
    private RepeatAction mRepeatAction;
    private ThumbsUpAction mThumbsUpAction;
    private ThumbsDownAction mThumbsDownAction;
    private ShuffleAction mShuffleAction;
    private FastForwardAction mFastForwardAction;
    private RewindAction mRewindAction;
    private SkipNextAction mSkipNextAction;
    private SkipPreviousAction mSkipPreviousAction;
    private PlaybackControlsRow mPlaybackControlsRow;
    private ArrayList<Item> mItems = new ArrayList<>();
    private int mCurrentItem;
    private Handler mHandler;
    private Runnable mRunnable;
    private Item _mSelectedItem;

    private OnPlayPauseClickedListener mCallback;
    private Subscription _subscribe;

    @Override
    public void onCreate(final Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

        mItems = new ArrayList<>();
        _mSelectedItem = (Item) getActivity()
                .getIntent().getSerializableExtra(DetailsActivity.MOVIE);
        mItems.add(_mSelectedItem);
        _subscribe = Observable.<List<Item>>empty()
//                MovieList.setupMovies()
//                .subscribeOn(Schedulers.io())
                .subscribe(new Observer<List<Item>>() {
                    @Override
                    public void onCompleted() {

                    }

                    @Override
                    public void onError(final Throwable e) {

                    }

                    @Override
                    public void onNext(final List<Item> movies) {
                        for (int j = 0; j < movies.size(); j++) {
                            mItems.add(movies.get(j));
                            if (_mSelectedItem.getTitle().contentEquals(movies.get(j).getTitle())) {
                                mCurrentItem = j;
                            }
                        }
                    }
                });

        mHandler = new Handler();

        setBackgroundType(BACKGROUND_TYPE);
        setFadingEnabled(false);

        setupRows();

        setOnItemViewSelectedListener(new OnItemViewSelectedListener() {
            @Override
            public void onItemSelected(final Presenter.ViewHolder itemViewHolder, final Object item,
                                       final RowPresenter.ViewHolder rowViewHolder, final Row row) {
                Log.i(TAG, "onItemSelected: " + item + " row " + row);
            }
        });
        setOnItemViewClickedListener(new OnItemViewClickedListener() {
            @Override
            public void onItemClicked(final Presenter.ViewHolder itemViewHolder, final Object item,
                                      final RowPresenter.ViewHolder rowViewHolder, final Row row) {
                Log.i(TAG, "onItemClicked: " + item + " row " + row);
            }
        });
    }

    @Override
    public void onAttach(final Activity context) {
        super.onAttach(context);
        if (context instanceof OnPlayPauseClickedListener) {
            mCallback = (OnPlayPauseClickedListener) context;
        } else {
            throw new RuntimeException(context.toString()
                    + " must implement OnPlayPauseClickedListener");
        }
    }

    private void setupRows() {

        final ClassPresenterSelector ps = new ClassPresenterSelector();

        final PlaybackControlsRowPresenter playbackControlsRowPresenter;
        if (SHOW_DETAIL) {
            playbackControlsRowPresenter = new PlaybackControlsRowPresenter(
                    new DescriptionPresenter());
        } else {
            playbackControlsRowPresenter = new PlaybackControlsRowPresenter();
        }
        playbackControlsRowPresenter.setOnActionClickedListener(new OnActionClickedListener() {
            public void onActionClicked(final Action action) {
                if (action.getId() == mPlayPauseAction.getId()) {
                    togglePlayback(mPlayPauseAction.getIndex() == PlayPauseAction.PLAY);
                } else if (action.getId() == mSkipNextAction.getId()) {
                    next();
                } else if (action.getId() == mSkipPreviousAction.getId()) {
                    prev();
                } else if (action.getId() == mFastForwardAction.getId()) {
                    Toast.makeText(getActivity(), "TODO: Fast Forward", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
                } else if (action.getId() == mRewindAction.getId()) {
                    Toast.makeText(getActivity(), "TODO: Rewind", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
                }
                if (action instanceof PlaybackControlsRow.MultiAction) {
                    ((PlaybackControlsRow.MultiAction) action).nextIndex();
                    notifyChanged(action);
                }
            }
        });
        playbackControlsRowPresenter.setSecondaryActionsHidden(HIDE_MORE_ACTIONS);

        ps.addClassPresenter(PlaybackControlsRow.class, playbackControlsRowPresenter);
        ps.addClassPresenter(ListRow.class, new ListRowPresenter());
        mRowsAdapter = new ArrayObjectAdapter(ps);

        addPlaybackControlsRow();
        addOtherRows();

        setAdapter(mRowsAdapter);
    }

    public void togglePlayback(final boolean playPause) {
        if (playPause) {
            startProgressAutomation();
            setFadingEnabled(true);
            mCallback.onFragmentPlayPause(mItems.get(mCurrentItem), mPlaybackControlsRow.getCurrentTime(), true);
            mPlayPauseAction.setIcon(mPlayPauseAction.getDrawable(PlayPauseAction.PAUSE));
        } else {
            stopProgressAutomation();
            setFadingEnabled(false);
            mCallback.onFragmentPlayPause(mItems.get(mCurrentItem), mPlaybackControlsRow.getCurrentTime(), false);
            mPlayPauseAction.setIcon(mPlayPauseAction.getDrawable(PlayPauseAction.PLAY));
        }
        notifyChanged(mPlayPauseAction);
    }

    private int getDuration() {
        final Item item = mItems.get(mCurrentItem);
        final MediaMetadataRetriever mmr = new MediaMetadataRetriever();
        if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.ICE_CREAM_SANDWICH) {
            mmr.setDataSource(item.getVideoUrl(), new HashMap<>());
        } else {
            mmr.setDataSource(item.getVideoUrl());
        }
        final String time = mmr.extractMetadata(MediaMetadataRetriever.METADATA_KEY_DURATION);
        final long duration = Long.parseLong(time);
        return (int) duration;
    }

    private void addPlaybackControlsRow() {
        if (SHOW_DETAIL) {
            mPlaybackControlsRow = new PlaybackControlsRow(_mSelectedItem);
        } else {
            mPlaybackControlsRow = new PlaybackControlsRow();
        }
        mRowsAdapter.add(mPlaybackControlsRow);

        updatePlaybackRow(mCurrentItem);

        final ControlButtonPresenterSelector presenterSelector = new ControlButtonPresenterSelector();
        mPrimaryActionsAdapter = new ArrayObjectAdapter(presenterSelector);
        mSecondaryActionsAdapter = new ArrayObjectAdapter(presenterSelector);
        mPlaybackControlsRow.setPrimaryActionsAdapter(mPrimaryActionsAdapter);
        mPlaybackControlsRow.setSecondaryActionsAdapter(mSecondaryActionsAdapter);

        mPlayPauseAction = new PlayPauseAction(getActivity());
        mRepeatAction = new RepeatAction(getActivity());
        mThumbsUpAction = new ThumbsUpAction(getActivity());
        mThumbsDownAction = new ThumbsDownAction(getActivity());
        mShuffleAction = new ShuffleAction(getActivity());
        mSkipNextAction = new PlaybackControlsRow.SkipNextAction(getActivity());
        mSkipPreviousAction = new PlaybackControlsRow.SkipPreviousAction(getActivity());
        mFastForwardAction = new PlaybackControlsRow.FastForwardAction(getActivity());
        mRewindAction = new PlaybackControlsRow.RewindAction(getActivity());

        if (PRIMARY_CONTROLS > 5) {
            mPrimaryActionsAdapter.add(mThumbsUpAction);
        } else {
            mSecondaryActionsAdapter.add(mThumbsUpAction);
        }
        mPrimaryActionsAdapter.add(mSkipPreviousAction);
        if (PRIMARY_CONTROLS > 3) {
            mPrimaryActionsAdapter.add(new PlaybackControlsRow.RewindAction(getActivity()));
        }
        mPrimaryActionsAdapter.add(mPlayPauseAction);
        if (PRIMARY_CONTROLS > 3) {
            mPrimaryActionsAdapter.add(new PlaybackControlsRow.FastForwardAction(getActivity()));
        }
        mPrimaryActionsAdapter.add(mSkipNextAction);

        mSecondaryActionsAdapter.add(mRepeatAction);
        mSecondaryActionsAdapter.add(mShuffleAction);
        if (PRIMARY_CONTROLS > 5) {
            mPrimaryActionsAdapter.add(mThumbsDownAction);
        } else {
            mSecondaryActionsAdapter.add(mThumbsDownAction);
        }
        mSecondaryActionsAdapter.add(new PlaybackControlsRow.HighQualityAction(getActivity()));
        mSecondaryActionsAdapter.add(new PlaybackControlsRow.ClosedCaptioningAction(getActivity()));
    }

    private void notifyChanged(final Action action) {
        ArrayObjectAdapter adapter = mPrimaryActionsAdapter;
        if (adapter.indexOf(action) >= 0) {
            adapter.notifyArrayItemRangeChanged(adapter.indexOf(action), 1);
            return;
        }
        adapter = mSecondaryActionsAdapter;
        if (adapter.indexOf(action) >= 0) {
            adapter.notifyArrayItemRangeChanged(adapter.indexOf(action), 1);
            return;
        }
    }

    private void updatePlaybackRow(final int index) {
        if (mPlaybackControlsRow.getItem() != null) {
            final Item item = (Item) mPlaybackControlsRow.getItem();
            if (mItems.size()<mCurrentItem) {
                item.setTitle(mItems.get(mCurrentItem).getTitle());
                item.setExtension(mItems.get(mCurrentItem).getExtension());
            }
        }
        if (SHOW_IMAGE) {
            if (mItems.size()<mCurrentItem) {
                updateVideoImage(mItems.get(mCurrentItem).getCardImageURI().toString());
            }
        }
        mRowsAdapter.notifyArrayItemRangeChanged(0, 1);
        mPlaybackControlsRow.setTotalTime(getDuration());
        mPlaybackControlsRow.setCurrentTime(0);
        mPlaybackControlsRow.setBufferedProgress(0);
    }

    private void addOtherRows() {
        final ArrayObjectAdapter listRowAdapter = new ArrayObjectAdapter(new CardPresenter());
        for (final Item item : mItems) {
            listRowAdapter.add(item);
        }
        final HeaderItem header = new HeaderItem(0, getString(R.string.related_movies));
        mRowsAdapter.add(new ListRow(header, listRowAdapter));

    }

    private int getUpdatePeriod() {
        if (getView() == null || mPlaybackControlsRow.getTotalTime() <= 0) {
            return DEFAULT_UPDATE_PERIOD;
        }
        return Math.max(UPDATE_PERIOD, mPlaybackControlsRow.getTotalTime() / getView().getWidth());
    }

    private void startProgressAutomation() {
        mRunnable = new Runnable() {
            @Override
            public void run() {
                final int updatePeriod = getUpdatePeriod();
                final int currentTime = mPlaybackControlsRow.getCurrentTime() + updatePeriod;
                final int totalTime = mPlaybackControlsRow.getTotalTime();
                mPlaybackControlsRow.setCurrentTime(currentTime);
                mPlaybackControlsRow.setBufferedProgress(currentTime + SIMULATED_BUFFERED_TIME);

                if (totalTime > 0 && totalTime <= currentTime) {
                    next();
                }
                mHandler.postDelayed(this, updatePeriod);
            }
        };
        mHandler.postDelayed(mRunnable, getUpdatePeriod());
    }

    private void next() {
        if (++mCurrentItem >= mItems.size()) {
            mCurrentItem = 0;
        }

        if (mPlayPauseAction.getIndex() == PlayPauseAction.PLAY) {
            mCallback.onFragmentPlayPause(mItems.get(mCurrentItem), 0, false);
        } else {
            mCallback.onFragmentPlayPause(mItems.get(mCurrentItem), 0, true);
        }
        updatePlaybackRow(mCurrentItem);
    }

    private void prev() {
        if (--mCurrentItem < 0) {
            mCurrentItem = mItems.size() - 1;
        }
        if (mPlayPauseAction.getIndex() == PlayPauseAction.PLAY) {
            mCallback.onFragmentPlayPause(mItems.get(mCurrentItem), 0, false);
        } else {
            mCallback.onFragmentPlayPause(mItems.get(mCurrentItem), 0, true);
        }
        updatePlaybackRow(mCurrentItem);
    }

    private void stopProgressAutomation() {
        if (mHandler != null && mRunnable != null) {
            mHandler.removeCallbacks(mRunnable);
        }
    }

    @Override
    public void onStop() {
        stopProgressAutomation();
        if (_subscribe != null) {
            _subscribe.unsubscribe();
            _subscribe = null;
        }
        super.onStop();
    }

    protected void updateVideoImage(final String uri) {
        Glide.with(getActivity())
                .load(uri)
                .centerCrop()
                .into(new SimpleTarget<GlideDrawable>(CARD_WIDTH, CARD_HEIGHT) {
                    @Override
                    public void onResourceReady(final GlideDrawable resource, final GlideAnimation<? super GlideDrawable> glideAnimation) {
                        mPlaybackControlsRow.setImageDrawable(resource);
                        mRowsAdapter.notifyArrayItemRangeChanged(0, mRowsAdapter.size());
                    }
                });
    }

    // Container Activity must implement this interface
    public interface OnPlayPauseClickedListener {
        void onFragmentPlayPause(Item item, int position, Boolean playPause);
    }

    static class DescriptionPresenter extends AbstractDetailsDescriptionPresenter {
        @Override
        protected void onBindDescription(final ViewHolder viewHolder, final Object item) {
            viewHolder.getTitle().setText(((Item) item).getTitle());
            viewHolder.getSubtitle().setText(((Item) item).getExtension().toString());
        }
    }
}

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Supporting Israel's "start-up nation"
Amir Shevat
Developer Relations Manager, Co-lead, Campus Tel Aviv
Eyal Miller
New Business Development, Co-lead, Campus Tel Aviv
In March, we launched Campus London to help support the vibrant start-up community there and help energize the U.K. Internet economy. Today, we're launching Campus Tel Aviv—a one-floor event & community space in downtown Tel Aviv, made available to early stage start-ups and developers.
With the Internet economy contributing 6.4 percent of Israel's GDP and with the world's second largest center of tech start-ups after Silicon Valley, it's no wonder that Israel is commonly referred to as "start-up nation." For some time now, we've been supporting Internet and mobile entrepreneurs in Israel with tech talks, events and hackathons. We hope that Campus Tel Aviv will enable us to do more to support local innovation.
The Campus space will be used by start-ups and partners for events, a "device lab" will give developers the chance to try out projects on a range of devices, and entrepreneurs will get access to Google's teams and other experts. We're also working with tech incubators, accelerator programs and other partners to bring their start-ups to Campus for an initiative called "Launch Pad." It's a two-week "bootcamp" for more than 100 start-ups each year, aimed at enhancing existing accelerator programs by providing expertise in user experience and design, product strategy, global marketing, business development and more.
At the launch of Campus Tel Aviv—from left to right, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu (Israeli Prime Minister), Meir Brand (Managing Director, Google Israel, Greece, South & Sub-Saharan Africa), Yossi Matias (Head of Israel R&D Center).
In 1998, when Larry and Sergey founded Google, we were a start-up in a garage. In many ways, we remain a start-up at heart, and we're committed to helping new entrepreneurs and developers around the world succeed. We hope that Campus Tel Aviv will contribute to future Israeli tech innovation and, in doing so, make the web and the mobile space better. You can find out more about Campus Tel Aviv on our website.
Google's Hash Code competition is back
Come celebrate the art of indie games with us
Using the web to help young people find work
Creating stargazing apps and the perfect loaf
Chord Assist makes playing the guitar more accessible
Machine learning meets African agriculture


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Rajya Sabha Election 2020: BJP eyes gains in MP amid Congress' discord within
By: Parimal Peeyush |
The BJP is putting up a tough fight on the seats where a contest is expected in the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 26.
Three Rajya Sabha seats are falling vacant in the state and they are currently held by Digvijaya Singh (Congress), Satyanarayan Jatiya and Prabhat Jha (both from BJP).
The recent developments in Madhya Pradesh which potentially put the 14-month old Kamal Nath government at risk could end up benefitting the Bharatiya Janata Party in more ways than one could imagine. While it is evident that the wafer-thin majority that the Congress enjoys in MP makes Kamal Nath look perpetually vulnerable, there are indications to suggest that the political drama unfolding in Madhya Pradesh has more than meets the eye.
As per a prominent Congress leader's own admission, the mini rebellion of sorts by his party's MLAs poses no threat whatsoever to the stability of the government. On the other hand, as per this leader's own claims, the "fight is about an entry into the Rajya Sabha".
"The government of Kamal Nath is absolutely safe. The entire fight is about gaining entry into Rajya Sabha. You are wise enough to understand," MP minister Umang Singhar, a known critic of senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, tweeted on Wednesday.
माननीय कमलनाथ जी की सरकार पूर्ण रूप से सुरक्षित है. यह राज्यसभा में जाने की लड़ाई है,बाकी आप सब समझदार हैं????????????
— Umang Singhar (@UmangSinghar) March 4, 2020
Congress' factional wars
Congress has been ridden with factionalism with different groups owing allegiance to different leaders. Chief Minister Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh and former union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia have long been sworn rivals. Their fight played out in public when Scindia was overlooked for the Chief Minister's post despite him putting his foot down.
Later, he was also denied the post of MP Congress chief which is also held by the chief minister. Since then, Scindia has been critical of the state government and even went against the party line on a number of issues, including the abrogation of Article 370 which Congress had opposed in Parliament.
Nath and Digvijaya, both seasoned Congress leaders, are not known to see eye to eye. Digvijaya, once a close confidante of the party high command, has since fallen out of favour. This was visible when despite his objections, he was fielded by the party from Bhopal, a seat Congress has failed to wrestle from BJP for decades and lost again in 2019. Nath was instrumental in getting Singh to contest from the state capital.
Advantage BJP in Rajya Sabha?
Faced with successive setbacks in state Assembly elections, the BJP desperately needs to do well in the upcoming elections in order to get a better hold in the Rajya Sabha. Despite having managed to get crucial bills to pass muster in the Upper House, it has grown increasingly dependent on smaller parties. This is something that the BJP is looking to change and is hoping to capitalise on the discord among Congress leaders, which played out in the last 48 hours.
BJP leaders told The Indian Express that the party has set its sight on winning 17-18 seats in the elections scheduled for March 26, against the estimate of 13 seats that it is expected to win unopposed. Of the three seats where a contest is expected — one each in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand — the BJP leadership has already begun negotiations for winning at least two, the report said.
The BJP is taking a cue from the discord within Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh which have been linked to the Rajya Sabha elections. A BJP leader told The Indian Express that the party is sure of winning one seat in the state, "but we have not given up on a second seat too".
The BJP-led NDA currently has 97 MPs against a sanctioned strength of 245 (233 elected and 12 nominated). An improved tally in the Upper House is crucial for the BJP to implement its reforms agenda over the coming years, some of which may not be to the liking of the Opposition.
Rajya Sabha Election 2020 BJP eyes gains in MP amid Congress' discord&nbspwithin


Food Adventures of a Comfort Cook: 21, Cottonwood Steakhouse is a Winner.
21, Cottonwood Steakhouse is a Winner.
April Fools – Not! Cottonwood Steakhouse reopened its doors on April 1, 2016 and began their 21st season in Bluff, Utah. Owners, Rick Reeb and Diana Davidson, along with their amazing staff, had a rush filled week to make sure all was perfect for opening night. Let me tell you that when you dine at the Steakhouse, you are welcomed in as if it's family dinner night. Everyone is all smiles, friendly, talkative and very attentive; the owners want you to come back again and again.
There will be a couple of changes, menu wise, this year. New specials like Bison Meatloaf, and side dishes of mashed sweet potatoes or a new take on the already scrumptious grill roasted potatoes. Barbequed Ribs, Steaks, Grilled Chicken and Seafood will still be offered; why change greatness!?! Manning the grill station is the ever happy Kevin; ninja master of grilling utensils. The special offered currently is "The Duke", 16 ounce Bone-In Ribeye Steak, cooked as you wish, served with Bread, Salad or Coleslaw, Ranch Beans, Western Potatoes and Glazed Carrots. Smaller appetite? Try "The Marshall", 8 or 10 ounce New York Strip Steak; again, served with all the fixings and grilled to perfection.
For the buck, you get a big bang of a meal, but how is the food, is what you might be wondering? The steaks are specially ordered from Colorado; grass fed beef, nicely marbled. Whether a dinner or menu salad, the vegetables are fresh and crisp; dressings and soups house made and bowl licking good. Beans are slow cooked in a Dutch oven with just a hint of spicy heat; the potatoes parboiled before roasting on the grill and lightly seasoned. One of the items visitors want, when visiting the Southwest, is a cowboy meal, and Cottonwood Steakhouse serves up the finest in San Juan County. The red bandana that serves as napkin is even given to all diners to take as a souvenir. Oh, how could I forget, the desserts! House made pies, brownies and bread pudding so delicious, the transcendence into five extra pounds becomes meaningless.


For the enterprise development policies to be applied there is a need to understand the real factors that can propel it. Entrepreneurial thriving among Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs), informal sector as well as cooperatives in South Africa, need support in order to grow, create employment and meaningfully contribute to the development of the country. This article reports on the findings from a baseline study conducted in the Gauteng Province on the general state of SMMEs, informal sector and cooperatives. Specifically, the article aims to profile those SMMEs, informal sector and cooperatives, as well as to identify their basic needs that should be addressed by relevant stakeholders for their survival and growth.
In South Africa, SMMEs, informal sector and cooperatives, remain the cornerstone for the survival of thousands of South Africans, both in rural and urban areas. Generally, the classification of those businesses in the correct categories in order to qualify for subsidy or sponsorship poses a lot of challenges, especially in the big conglomerations (Johannesburg and Pretoria) of the Gauteng province. In South Africa as well as in many other parts of the world, the classification of the SMMEs remains incongruent due to a number of factors, including the size of the countries' economies, the differences in the business environment as well as their changing conditions. A research team met to discuss the design of the study, and descriptive data were collected in order to provide a good understanding of the sampling units. A sample of 1000 SMMEs, informal sector and cooperatives, was used to carry out the study. Purposeful and convenience sampling methods were used to select the respondents. A questionnaire was designed, then sent to the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) to ensure that all the necessary profiling data was captured before its usage. The questionnaire was filled by the respondents with the presence of the field workers. A company called STRATKON was used to handle the data inputting and the SPSSX was used to analyze it. The study found that the current definition of SMMEs, according to the 1996 Act, makes it difficult to know the real identity of these businesses; hence, it suggested different categories and presented other features apt to rightly direct the aid and support towards these businesses. Recommendations to various and relevant stakeholders were formulated.


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Immunexpress Saving Lives with Improved Sepsis Diagnosis: Interview with Rolland Carlson PhD, CEO
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Medgadget editor Tom Peach sat down with Dr.Carlson from Immunexpress to hear more about the company's first FDA-approved sepsis diagnostic test, SeptiCyte, and what the future of sepsis diagnosis and treatment may look like.
3 Need-to-Know Leaps in Sepsis Care
Rolland Carlson, PhD, CEO of Immunexpress, discusses a different approach to the sepsis battle. Rather than passively chasing pathogens, the Company has developed a test to measure the body's specific immune response to infection by examining biomarkers in the patient's blood.
Immunexpress is proud to be one of the sponsors for the 2nd World Sepsis Conference, Sept 5-6, 2018
"The 2nd World Sepsis Congress will be held on September 5th and 6th, 2018 – free of charge and completely online, so you can participate from wherever you have an internet connection. Over the course of 17 sessions, more than 100 speakers from 30 countries will discuss all aspects of sepsis and its wide-ranging consequences.…
Immunexpress wins the 2018 MedTech Best Proof-of-Value of an Innovation award
"LONDON – AUGUST 13, 2018 – Informa Pharma Intelligence today announces the finalists for the 2018 Medtech Insight Awards. The diverse group of finalists were chosen by a highly respected independent panel of experts from across the sector." — Pharma Intelligence https://pharmaintelligence.informa.com/events/awards/medtech-insight-awards-2018
Immunexpress Receives Notice of U.S. Patent Allowance for SeptiCyte™ Technology to Quantify Biomarkers
By Immunexpress | July 26, 2018
The allowance complements the Company's growing patent portfolio of gene technology in the detection of host response to sepsis SEATTLE, July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Immunexpress, Inc. today announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for U.S. Patent Application No. 15/160749, "Validating biomarker measurement," which relates to methods…
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