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Roger Varin, né le  à Grand-Mère, au Québec et décédé le  à Montréal, est un homme de théâtre et un animateur culturel québécois.

Parcours
« Presque par choix, Roger Varin (1917-2007), homme de théâtre, animateur culturel passionné, cofondateur des Compagnons de Saint-Laurent, pionnier de Radio-Canada, reste un illustre inconnu. ».

Il n'en demeure pas moins que Roger Varin, « Homme aux multiples projets et aux nombreuses activités réalisés des années 1930 au début des années 1960 », est étroitement associé au développement de grandes institutions culturelles au Québec, particulièrement dans le domaine de l'art dramatique, de l'édition, du journalisme et de l'animation des loisirs.

Compagnons de Saint-Laurent
Cofondateur des Compagnons de Saint-Laurent (avec le père Émile Legault, c.s.c.) en 1937, il étudie l'art dramatique avec Henri Ghéon, lors de la venue au Québec du dramaturge français pour la mise en scène de son adaptation de Le Mystère de la messe de Calderon de la Barca ainsi que sa pièce Le Jeu de saint Laurent du fleuve (1938) créée pour cette troupe. Roger Varin a aussi collaboré aux réalisations des Compagnons de Saint-Laurent comme comédien et assistant-metteur en scène jusqu'en 1942. Il crée et met en scène lui-même une vingtaine de spectacles en plein air (1942-1966) à l'occasion d'anniversaires de villes et d'organismes entre autres celui du cinquantenaire du Caisses Desjardins (Spectacle sous les étoiles) et du centenaire de Lévis (Cent ans de combat), en 1950, ainsi que du  de la Jeunesse étudiante chrétienne (JEC) (La fierté étudiante), auquel 30,000 étudiants participent le , au Stadium de Montréal.

Jeunesse étudiante catholique
Il s'initie à l'art dramatique pendant son cours classique au collège Bourget de Rigaud (1932-37), assumant les rôles–titres de pièces en vogue, puis assistant le père Gustave Lamarche, c.s.v., dans la mise en scène de ses jeux chorals. C'est pendant ses études qu'il commence à s'activer dans les mouvements de jeunesse notamment chez les scouts à titre d'assistant-chef de troupe et comme premier responsable national officieux de la Jeunesse étudiante catholique (1936/37). Il assume par la suite la direction du journal étudiant JEC et celles des publications de la Jeunesse ouvrière catholique et de la Jeunesse agricole catholique, tout en travaillant à l'organisation interne et externe de ces mouvements de jeunesse et en éditant diverses publications d'un genre nouveau.

Compagnons de Saint-Thomas
Il fonde le Centre d'art dramatique destiné au théâtre chrétien pour les jeunes, dont il assume la direction (1940-43) et cofonde les Compagnons de Saint-Thomas au Séminaire de Valleyfield, et, avec Guy L'Écuyer, la Compagnie de Montréal. Dans les années 1940-50, il joue dans des films de l'Office national du film, tels que Le chef de service et Le cas Labrecque, et collabore à des documentaires sur l'Ordre du Bon-Temps et sur le  des Caisses Desjardins.

Ligue pour la défense du Canada
Roger Varin est l'instigateur, avec le syndicaliste Michel Chartrand, de la Ligue pour la défense du Canada (contre la conscription, 1942), à laquelle se joindront notamment André Laurendeau et Jean Drapeau. Il devient secrétaire général de la Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Montréal (1945/47) et des SSJB du Québec à l'heure où le Québec se dote d'un drapeau. À la même époque, il assume la direction et la vice-présidence de la Fédération des mouvements de jeunesse du Québec.

Journalisme
En 1943, il établit l'œuvre de presse diocésaine Le Salaberry de Valleyfield, comprenant une imprimerie, une librairie et un hebdomadaire qu'il dirige jusqu'en 1945. Il écrit des textes ou réalise des reportages pour plusieurs périodiques tels Notre Temps, Stella Maris, Hérauts et Jeunesse canadienne dont il est membre du comité de direction (1947-50). Il réalise une trentaine de publications entre autres en tant qu'éditeur des Éditions du Cep et des Nouvelles Éditions du Cep (1939/41), et de directeur de sa collection Le Message français, diffusée au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, alors qu'aucun livre ne circule entre la France et le Canada.

Ordre de Bon Temps
Il fonde et donne son envol à l'Ordre du Bon-Temps (1946-1954) inspiré par Yolande Cloutier et Ninon Pedneault. L'originalité de vaste mouvement de loisir culturel laïque, en plein régime duplessiste, consistait en sa mixité honnie des autorités religieuses, son interdisciplinarité (littérature, mime, théâtre, chant, danse, musique, arts visuels), et son désir de démocratiser la culture et de l'actualiser. De façon quasi ininterrompue, Roger Varin en assume la présidence nationale jusqu'à la cessation des activités de cet organisme par lequel ont transité de nombreuses personnalités québécoises, et qui a suscité plusieurs autres mouvements.

De l'Ordre de Bon Temps seront issus non seulement les Éditions de l'Hexagone — (leur première publication, Deux sangs de Gaston Miron et d'Olivier Marchand, fut lancée à la résidence de Jacqueline et Roger Varin, le ) — mais aussi plusieurs artistes et artisans de la radio et de la télévision au Québec, dont Fernand Dansereau, Pauline Julien, Félix Leclerc, Jacques Languirand, Hélène Loiselle, Gérard Pelletier, Kim Yaroshevskaya.

« L'Ordre de Bon Temps aura une profonde influence sur (Gaston) Miron et les membres fondateurs de l'Hexagone. Ce mouvement de loisir laïc regroupe la jeunesse d'après-guerre issue de milieux variés, tant ouvriers que bourgeois. Son objectif est de défendre la culture populaire contre l'hégémonie américaine en valorisant le folklore et le patrimoine canadien-français. Les jeunes y apprennent le chant, la danse, les arts plastiques et y développent leur sens de l'initiative et leur esprit communautaire. Ancien missionnaire, le père Ambroise Lafortune est l'aumônier du mouvement.

Le communicateur, auteur et acteur Jacques Languirand a dit de Roger Varin à son émission radiophonique Par 4 chemins (Radio-Canada, 26-06-2005) qu'il était « un homme très important à l'époque […] le moteur de cette entreprise-là [L'Ordre de Bon Temps] […] un homme qui était de beaucoup d'événements, d'organisations, un homme de grand abattage qui avait une imagination prodigieuse, une capacité d'organisation et d'entraînement absolument extraordinaire. Dès qu'il était quelque part, on y allait, on s'associait à ça. »

Animation et recherche radio et télévision
Roger Varin a également œuvré dans le domaine de l'animation et de la recherche pour des émissions radiophoniques et télévisuelles principalement à Radio-Canada : Samedi-Jeunesse (clown Poum), Dans tous les cantons, Les Cailloux, etc. Avec son épouse Jacqueline Rathé, il fonde Chez Polichinelle (1951-52), école d'été multidisciplinaire pour la formation artistique des enfants.

Mouvement coopératif
Pendant des décennies, il s'engage ensuite dans le mouvement coopératif qui lui tenait à cœur et produit notamment l'Agenda des coopérateurs (1958-90).

Bibliographie
 Christine Tellier, Jeunesse et poésie. De l'Ordre de Bon Temps aux Éditions de l'Hexagone, Fides, Montréal, 2003
 Dictionnaire des jeux scéniques du Québec au  siècle, sous la direction de Rémi Tourangeau, Les Presses de l'université Laval, Québec, 2007

Fonds d'archives
 Le Fonds Roger Varin et Jacqueline Rathé est conservé au centre d'archives de Montréal de Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec.

 Le Fonds Ligue pour la défense du Canada. - 1939-1943 est conservé au centre d'archives de Montréal de Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec

Notes et références

Personnalité québécoise du XXe siècle
Personnalité québécoise du XXIe siècle
Naissance en décembre 1917
Décès à 89 ans
Décès à Montréal
Décès en avril 2007
Animateur québécois

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package io.druid.query.topn;

import com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.ObjectMapper;
import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableMap;
import com.google.common.collect.Iterables;
import com.google.common.collect.Lists;
import io.druid.jackson.DefaultObjectMapper;
import io.druid.query.Query;
import io.druid.query.aggregation.AggregatorFactory;
import io.druid.query.aggregation.DoubleMaxAggregatorFactory;
import io.druid.query.aggregation.DoubleMinAggregatorFactory;
import io.druid.query.aggregation.PostAggregator;
import io.druid.query.dimension.ExtractionDimensionSpec;
import io.druid.query.dimension.LegacyDimensionSpec;
import io.druid.query.extraction.LookupExtractionFn;
import io.druid.query.extraction.MapLookupExtractor;
import org.junit.Assert;
import org.junit.Test;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.Arrays;

import static io.druid.query.QueryRunnerTestHelper.addRowsIndexConstant;
import static io.druid.query.QueryRunnerTestHelper.allGran;
import static io.druid.query.QueryRunnerTestHelper.commonAggregators;
import static io.druid.query.QueryRunnerTestHelper.dataSource;
import static io.druid.query.QueryRunnerTestHelper.fullOnInterval;
import static io.druid.query.QueryRunnerTestHelper.indexMetric;
import static io.druid.query.QueryRunnerTestHelper.marketDimension;
import static io.druid.query.QueryRunnerTestHelper.rowsCount;

public class TopNQueryTest
{
  private static final ObjectMapper jsonMapper = new DefaultObjectMapper();

  @Test
  public void testQuerySerialization() throws IOException
  {
    Query query = new TopNQueryBuilder()
        .dataSource(dataSource)
        .granularity(allGran)
        .dimension(marketDimension)
        .metric(indexMetric)
        .threshold(4)
        .intervals(fullOnInterval)
        .aggregators(
            Lists.<AggregatorFactory>newArrayList(
                Iterables.concat(
                    commonAggregators,
                    Lists.newArrayList(
                        new DoubleMaxAggregatorFactory("maxIndex", "index"),
                        new DoubleMinAggregatorFactory("minIndex", "index")
                    )
                )
            )
        )
        .postAggregators(Arrays.<PostAggregator>asList(addRowsIndexConstant))
        .build();

    String json = jsonMapper.writeValueAsString(query);
    Query serdeQuery = jsonMapper.readValue(json, Query.class);

    Assert.assertEquals(query, serdeQuery);
  }

  @Test
  public void testQuerySerdeWithLookupExtractionFn() throws IOException
  {
    final TopNQuery expectedQuery = new TopNQueryBuilder()
        .dataSource(dataSource)
        .granularity(allGran)
        .dimension(
            new ExtractionDimensionSpec(
                marketDimension,
                marketDimension,
                new LookupExtractionFn(new MapLookupExtractor(ImmutableMap.of("foo", "bar")), true, null, false),
                null
            )
        )
        .metric(new NumericTopNMetricSpec(indexMetric))
        .threshold(2)
        .intervals(fullOnInterval.getIntervals())
        .aggregators(
            Lists.<AggregatorFactory>newArrayList(
                Iterables.concat(
                    commonAggregators,
                    Lists.newArrayList(
                        new DoubleMaxAggregatorFactory("maxIndex", "index"),
                        new DoubleMinAggregatorFactory("minIndex", "index")
                    )
                )
            )
        )
        .build();
    final String str = jsonMapper.writeValueAsString(expectedQuery);
    Assert.assertEquals(expectedQuery, jsonMapper.readValue(str, TopNQuery.class));
  }

  @Test
  public void testQuerySerdeWithAlphaNumericTopNMetricSpec() throws IOException
  {
    TopNQuery expectedQuery = new TopNQueryBuilder()
        .dataSource(dataSource)
        .granularity(allGran)
        .dimension(new LegacyDimensionSpec(marketDimension))
        .metric(new AlphaNumericTopNMetricSpec(null))
        .threshold(2)
        .intervals(fullOnInterval.getIntervals())
        .aggregators(Lists.<AggregatorFactory>newArrayList(rowsCount))
        .build();
    String jsonQuery = "{\n"
                       + "  \"queryType\": \"topN\",\n"
                       + "  \"dataSource\": \"testing\",\n"
                       + "  \"dimension\": \"market\",\n"
                       + "  \"threshold\": 2,\n"
                       + "  \"metric\": {\n"
                       + "    \"type\": \"alphaNumeric\"\n"
                       + "   },\n"
                       + "  \"granularity\": \"all\",\n"
                       + "  \"aggregations\": [\n"
                       + "    {\n"
                       + "      \"type\": \"count\",\n"
                       + "      \"name\": \"rows\"\n"
                       + "    }\n"
                       + "  ],\n"
                       + "  \"intervals\": [\n"
                       + "    \"1970-01-01T00:00:00.000Z/2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z\"\n"
                       + "  ]\n"
                       + "}";
    TopNQuery actualQuery = jsonMapper.readValue(
        jsonMapper.writeValueAsString(
            jsonMapper.readValue(
                jsonQuery,
                TopNQuery.class
            )
        ), TopNQuery.class
    );
    Assert.assertEquals(expectedQuery, actualQuery);
  }

}

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GST Compensation issue: No vote needed on borrowing, say sources
economy | Oct 6, 2020 9:18 AM IST
By Timsy Jaipuria | Oct 6, 2020 3:41 PM IST (Updated)
The entire debate came to the fore in August 2019 as centre started informing the council about the shortage of funds in the compensation cess kitty.
As conclusion eludes the GST Council to form a consensus on the option of borrowing to make good for the shortfall in the compensation cess kitty, borrowing by states does not require the approval of the GST Council, and so the issue does not need to be put to vote, sources told CNBCTV18.
Sources said that when it comes to exercising the option of voting on the contentious issue of whether the centre should borrow or states and if states borrow then which should be a preferred option to make good for the shortfall of funds under the compensation cess kitty, then, in this case, the GST council cannot go for voting.
"The issue of borrowing is not a GST council matter or is not something which is under the jurisdiction of GST council. GST Council has jurisdiction to extend the levy of cess to compensate for the shortfall in the compensation. It has done that. Now the ball rests in the court of individual states, not the GST council," sources said.
Sources have ruled out the option of voting since "borrowing is not an issue under the jurisdictional powers of the GST Council" and rather it is "Article 293 of the Constitution that empowers each individual state to borrow."
The entire debate came to the fore in August 2019 as centre started informing the council about the shortage of funds in the compensation cess kitty. States with the rollout of GST were promised by centre for 14 percent of guaranteed revenue for 5 years till June 2022.
Since August, centre and states have been discussing in the GST council about several ways and means to increase revenues in the compensation cess kitty. According to the GST Act provisions, it is only through the collections under the compensation cess kitty, is how the states can be compensated and in case of shortage of funds, the council has to come up with a possible solution.
It was in the 42nd GST Council meet on 5th October, when even after 8 hours of deliberations a consensus could not be achieved on the borrowing issue to deal with the shortfall of funds in the compensation cess kitty to pay off the states.
Also in the 42nd GST Council meet centre agreed to enhance the borrowing limit proposed in option 1 from Rs 97,000 cr to Rs 1.10 lakh crore based of 7% revenue growth.
The two options for borrowing were given to the states in the 41st GST Council meet where centre had said that states can choose from two options – Option 1 a combination of relaxation of 0.5 percent in FRBM limits and Rs 97000 cr of borrowings and Option 2 – where entire Rs 2.35 lakh crore of borrowings to be made by states for the shortfall of funds in the compensation cess kitty for the current fiscal.
First Published: Oct 6, 2020 9:18 AM IST

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Now, if you're also amongst the lucky people that had already settled into remote work, you should be good to go. But if you're left wondering why should you embrace a remote work way of life – keep on reading because in this post I will share with you the top benefits of remote work whether you're an employee or even an employer. Let's go.
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We are in the midst of a flexible workplace revolution. Remote work is changing how the global workspace operates. In a trend that is showing no signs of slowing down, More employees than ever before are working remotely.
Based on research done by GetApp over the last decade, the number of people working remotely at least once a week has gone up by 400%. IWG did another study that revealed about 70% of the entire global workforce telecommutes at least once a week already. and it's predicted that the workforce will either be freelance, outsourced or remote workers who spend much of their time working from home.
In this post, we'll define remote work, explain how people can work remotely and why do they work remotely? Let's dive in.
Introduction to petitcode
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FOSA praises PHMSA's safety and development announcement
Published by Lydia Woellwarth, Deputy Editor
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The Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA), the nation's trade association dedicated to fibre optic sensing, has recently praised the PHMSA announcement at its Pipeline Safety Research and Development Forum in Virginia, US, that it is working toward the creation of an agency sponsored Pipeline Safety Facility, possibly collocated at the DOT's Transportation Technology Centre (TTCI) in Colorado, US.
"FOSA applauds PHMSA Administrator Skip Elliott's leadership toward creating a Pipeline Safety Facility" said FOSA Chairman Mike Hines. "The test facility announcement represents another giant step towards the realisation of such a capability, which we believe will dramatically improve pipeline safety in the US."
Following its discussions with numerous pipeline operators, FOSA had previously called for government and the pipeline industry to work together to establish a pipeline safety test facility. Based on operator input, FOSA issued a concept paper suggesting a buried 'flow-loop' pipeline to emulate leaking pipes under real-world environmental conditions.
FOSA's paper also envisaged use of the facility to test 'smart pigs' and other internal pipeline devices, as well as techniques for safely retrofitting new technologies on existing pipelines. Since then, language authorising a Pipeline Safety Facility has been included in the US Senate's bipartisan agency reauthorisation bill, S. 2299 (Sections 105 & 106).
"The Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Highway Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and others have facilities for validation of new technologies and techniques, but no such facility exists for pipelines. We believe a comprehensive pipeline test facility operating under real-world conditions would benefit both the public and the pipeline industry" said FOSA Executive Director Mark Uncapher.
About the Fiber Optic Sensing Association
FOSA is a non-profit organisation created in Washington DC in 2017 with the mission of educating industry, government and the public on the benefits of fibre optic sensing. Through webinars, videos, white papers, public presentations and public policy advocacy, the organisation provides information on the use of fibre optic sensing to secure critical facilities, enhance public safety and protect the environment. FOSA Members include AP Sensing, ASELSAN, Asymmetric Technologies, Corning, Ditch Witch, Dura-Line, Hifi Engineering, Graz University, NEC Corp. Network Integrity Systems, NKT Photonics, OFS, Omnisens, OptaSense, OZ Optics, Prysmian Group, Sensonic (Frauscher Sensonic), Smartpipe Technologies, the Weir-Jones Group, University of California, Berkeley.
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- Neighbors are not too happy with the owner of Bucky's gas station at 50th and Dodge.
"What is it going to do to our property values, having a gas station right behind us?" nearby resident Wayne Conradson said.
The business owner was informed by the city planning department again this week that he can't keep his property — which he expanded without proper zoning approval — as-is.
Conradson, who has been living down the street from Bucky's gas station for nearly 50 years, said he doesn't think the gas station needs to get any bigger.
Last summer, property owner Steve Bucanon bought the home behind the station, tore it down, then built an extended car wash driveway.
All of this was done without city approval or following zoning requirements.
When the city found out, the property owner was cited.
Bucanon then applied for a permit for the addition, and now has been requesting approval for a re-zoning that would allow the expansion to stay as it exists now.
"Businesses, if they start infringing on the homes, it starts to erode the neighborhood," he said.
The plan has gone before the planning department several times and has been denied. The board called the new paved entrance "illegal," adding that the property can't be across a residential district.
The city also fears allowing one business to encroach opens the floodgates for others to do the same.
master plan," city planner Cheri Rockwell said.
But some people don't mind the addition, and that they feel the car wash is useful for the area.
"Maybe he didn't do it to code or something, excuse me everybody else gets waivers. Everybody else gets a fine," said Larry Storer, who lives nearby.
The rezoning request will go before the city council later this month. If denied again, the property owner would be forced to tear out the driveway.


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What is Iran's Goal in Northeastern Syria?
Wednesday June 22nd, 2022 by ARABI 21 (Pan-Arab)
Iran is recruiting young men from Northeast Syria, according to Arabi 21.
(ARABI 21)
Iranian militias have stepped up their expansion in northeastern Syria to find a new foothold in the Syrian desert. Their strategy has been to lure tribal elders close to the Syrian regime and offer financial inducements to young people to form tribal militias that serve Tehran's agenda in the region.
After imposing their influence in the eastern countryside of Deir-ez-Zor, Iranian militias found a favourable opportunity to enter the cities of Qamishli and Hassakeh. The circumstances favoured this approach amidst local and international conflicts in the region — between Russia and the United States on the one hand, and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkey on the other.
Arabi 21 sources in Hassakeh governorate revealed that Iranian militias — led by Hajj Mahdi of Hezbollah from Lebanon — had opened several offices for the recruitment of Arab clan members, under Hezbollah's supervision. The opening of the offices served as preparation for sending recruits to training camps in Damascus or Lebanon.
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The sources explained that the main recruitment office for tribesmen (known as the "polarization office") is located inside the security precinct of the Syrian regime's institutions in Hassakeh, which Hajj Mahdi oversees directly.
The sources noted that there are several youth recruitment headquarters in the governorate — most notably, the Baath Brigades office led by Raed al-Khalaf (who is close to Hezbollah) and offices of the National Defense Militia, under the supervision of Abdelkader Hamou.
Speaking to Arabi 21, Syrian journalist Samer al-Ahmad confirmed that Iranian militias have engaged in intensive exercises in the eastern Euphrates areas. He noted that Iran and its proxies in the region are seeking to implement their agendas through recruitment.
Ahmad indicated that Iran is trying to use its regional presence to disrupt U.S. forces in place by inciting the people and continuing to recruit cells that can disturb U.S. patrols. In addition, the cells can cut off U.S. patrols in the name of popular resistance, as promoted by the Syrian regime.
Ahmad pointed out that Iran's proxies seek to benefit from and reach the oil sources and gas fields located on the Syrian Jazeera. By doing so, they hope to gain a new, powerful stake in the Syrian economy.
This article was translated and edited by The Syrian Observer. The Syrian Observer has not verified the content of this story. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.


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Dirt cheap Windows PCs already hitting the streets, with help from Microsoft
By Agam Shah
U.S. Correspondent, IDG News Service |
Microsoft is helping hardware makers build low-priced Windows PCs to combat Chromebooks and the early results of that effort are hitting the market.
Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Lenovo are selling laptops priced less than $250 that run on Windows 8.1 with Bing, a royalty-free version of the OS. The OS is the same as Windows 8.1 but with Bing as the default search engine in Internet Explorer.
Microsoft is using Windows 8.1 with Bing, which was unveiled in May, to spread Windows to more low-cost PCs and tablets. It's also an attempt to take on Google's free Chrome OS, which is used in Chromebooks, an inexpensive and lightweight laptop family growing in popularity among the Web-based computing audience.
The first PCs with Windows 8.1 with Bing were shown at Computex in June. The cheapest PC is a desktop sold by Lenovo for $225, while the laptops start at $249. Microsoft has promised to bring down laptop prices to $199 with HP's Stream 14, which has not been unveiled, although information about it has leaked out.
Computing on the cheap is already here
Some Acer Chromebooks sell for less than $200, but HP, Dell, and Lenovo are selling Windows laptops that are priced less than their Chromebooks. The laptops have basic processors and specifications, much like comparable Chromebooks.
The Windows laptops have common features such as 1366 x 768 pixel resolution screens, hard drive storage and HDMI ports. The processors from Intel and AMD are good for basic computing and casual gaming, but the laptops have some deficiencies.
HP is shipping the 15z, a 15.6-inch non-touch laptop, and the Pavilion 10z, which has a 10.1-inch touchscreen. Both are priced at $249.99 and run on AMD's low-end processors. Features include Wi-Fi, up to 500GB of hard-drive storage and a maximum of 4GB of memory. The laptops have poor battery life, with the 15z offering four hours and 15 minutes, and the Pavilion 10z offering four hours.
[ Further reading: Our picks for best PC laptops ]
Lenovo's G40 (pictured at top) which has a 14-inch screen, and the G50-30, which has a 15.6-inch screen, are priced at $249. The laptops have 320GB hard drives, 2GB of memory, and Intel's Celeron 2830 processor, which is based on the Bay Trail architecture.
Dell's $249.99 Inspiron 15 Non-Touch laptop has no USB 3.0 port, but is instead equipped with two USB 2.0 ports. PC makers often sacrifice some hardware features in inexpensive laptops. The Inspiron also has the Celeron 2830 CPU, 500GB of storage and 4GB of DDR3 memory.
The least expensive Windows 8.1 with Bing PC is Lenovo's Q190 mini-desktop, which is selling for $224.99, compared to the $285.99 Windows 8.1-only version of the desktop. The desktops have Intel Celeron 1017U CPU, which is based on the older Ivy Bridge microarchitecture.
The desktop is priced much lower than the $490 IdeaCentre Q190, which shipped with a Core i3 processor and Windows 8 last year.
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This week, President Trump transitioned from instituting an immigration ban to assembling the likes of a deportation force. I fear we are forgetting that we have more in common than our perceived differences.
America was founded on a revolutionary idea that all men are created equal, and we have since been fighting to make America live up to the true meaning of its founding principle. Generations of people came here to seek that promise of America and the American Dream: the beautiful idea that no matter who you are, no matter where you were born, no matter your gender, your race, or your class, that with a little hard work, you could have the same freedoms and opportunities to realize your human potential.
The people coming into this country today, both legally and illegally, are merely seeking that dream for themselves, and they are human beings, just like you and me.
Immigrants are not "others" – they are us.
And so we must not turn a blind eye to the cruelty and human cost of deportation – it tears apart families and destroys dreams. It's a divestment from community, compassion, and empathy and an unfortunate investment of our national resources in division, violence, and hate. Have we forgotten that we are all in this together?
Call Trump's White House and voice your opposition to his deportation plan.
Reach out to a local organization in your community that supports immigrants and offer your support.
And use your voice to speak out against this injustice; talk to your neighbors, engage your network, and continue to help us break down the limiting narratives that divide us rather than bring us together.
Together, we must renew our commitment to our common humanity and the beautiful potential of every human being.


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Kristen Skjeldal (Voss, 27 mei 1967) is een Noors langlaufer.

Carrière
Skjeldal won tijdens de Olympische Winterspelen 1992 de gouden medaille op de estafette. Tien jaar later tijdens Skjeldal zijn derde olympische optreden in het Amerikaanse Salt Lake City won Skjeldal de gouden medaille op de estafette en de bronzen medaille op de 30 kilometer. Skjeldal nam zevenmaal deel aan de wereldkampioenschappen waarbij een zevende plaats zijn beste prestatie was, Skjeldal was nooit onderdeel van de Noorse estafetteploeg tijdens de wereldkampioenschappen.

Resultaten

Olympische Winterspelen

Wereldkampioenschappen langlaufen

Marathons
Overige marathonzeges

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Noors langlaufer
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« Tipperary Gardaí Continue War On Peddlers Of Misery
Death Of Breda Ronayne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary »
Covid-19 Update: Sun. 28th June 2020 – 1 Death – 3 New Cases
The total number of Covid-19 virus cases confirmed here in Co. Tipperary; as of midnight on Wednesday, June 24th, remains at 543, with zero cases identified over the previous 24-hour period.
This evening, the Department of Health has confirmed that sadly 1 further death has been caused by Covid-19 in Ireland over the last 24 hours. These latest figures leave the total number of deaths caused by this pandemic currently at 1,735.
This evening, it has also been confirmed that an additional 3 new cases of the virus have been identified, bringing the total since conception, here in the Republic of Ireland, to 25,439.
Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan has expressed serious worries regarding a trend that shows young people are testing positive for Covid-19 after an overnight spike in cases which saw people aged under 35 years accounting for almost 43% of the new positive identified tests.
He continues to urged young people to act responsibly, when the country enters a new phase in its battle with the virus from tomorrow. There remains concerns that the reopening of pubs serving food, as well as cafes, restaurants and other amenities / businesses will lead to a second wave of Covid-19 cases, if young people do not act responsibly.
Note: Shops, Ladies Hair Salons and Barbers are among other retail outlets which can resume trading.
Please make the effort to stay safe.
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TEWKSBURY (CBS) – Market Basket customers rallied Saturday in support of the company's workers saying they would continue to avoid shopping at the company's stores.
Under a threat of being fired, employees ignored a company order to return to work by Friday. The company stalemate is in its fourth week as stores remained mostly unstocked and company sales have nosedived.
Holding signs, blaring car horns and issuing chants, workers protested the firing of former CEO Arthur T. Demoulas as they stood firm in support of the company's workers.
"No way am I going in. Are you kidding me? These people, they work so hard. They put in more hours than anybody even knows," said protestor and customer Jane Tremlay.
"Frankly, I can't imagine anybody in their right mind would want to run a company the way these people have been trying to do things," said protester Jeff Betterini.
Some customers, however, crossed the picket lines and shopped in the store.
"My point is I have four kids and I have to do what I have to do," said Wanda Delecruz.


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NGEx to separate Argentina and Chile projects with spin-out
By: Mariaan Webb
Creamer Media Senior Researcher and Deputy Editor Online
Vancouver-based copper/gold explorer and developer NGEx Resources has announced that it will spin out its Los Helados project, in Chile, into a wholly-owned subsidiary, Spinco, to allow it to focus on the more advanced Josemaría project, in Argentina, which is now advancing to the feasibility study stage.
The arrangement, NGEx said on Wednesday, was designed to deliver greater value to shareholders and would allow the company and Spinco increased flexibility to advance their respective assets without unnecessary dilution to the other.
The company proposed to change its name to Josemaria Resources and Spinco to change its name to NGEx Resources. It said it planned to list Spinco on the TSX-V.
"In 2016, NGEx created value for shareholders through the spin out of its Filo del Sol project. We hope to repeat that success. . . . The proposed spinout will allow NGEx to focus on advancing the development of Josemaría. The recently completed prefeasibility study (PFS) shows robust economics and confirms the potential of Josemaría. Long-term copper fundamentals appear strong, and it is our understanding that the global project pipeline is at multi-decade lows. We believe that this scarcity may lead to increased valuations for companies with construction-ready projects and we plan to work towards advancing Josemaría towards that status," said president and CEO Wojtek Wodzicki.
The PFS evaluated a standalone development option, which contemplates an openpit mine with a shallow, high-grade starter pit. The PFS estimates that Josemaría has an after-tax net present value of $2-billion using an 8% discount rate and an internal rate of return of 18.7% at $3.00/lb copper.
With the PFS complete, the company intends to advance development of the Josemaría by completing a feasibility study, securing water rights, and advancing its environmental permitting plans. Field work in support of the feasibility study, including resource and geotechnical drilling, was completed during the first quarter of 2019. The company is targeting completion of the study in 2020.
Wodzicki added that the creation of Spinco would enhance shareholder value by bringing increased investor focus to the potential of Los Helados. The project hosts a large mineral resource, which the company believes has synergies with its exploration partner, Pan Pacific Copper and their adjacent operations in Chile.
Upon completion of the arrangement, Spinco would hold an about 63% interest in the Los Helados project, along with a portfolio of exploration interests. Over time, it was anticipated that Spinco would add new projects to its portfolio in addition to advancing Los Helados.
William Rand will become chairperson of Spinco and other directors will be named at a later stage.
The management team of Spinco would consist in Wodzicki as CEO, Joyce Ngo as interim CFO and Bob Carmichael as VP exploration.
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Kibali on track to meet full-year guidance
By: Creamer Media Reporter Updated 6 hours ago
The Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), remains on track to produce the guided 750 000 oz of gold for this year, Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow says. Randgold Resources, which was bought out by Barrick last year, bought the Moto project, which has since been developed into Kibali, ten years ago. →


Attorney General Roy Cooper now holds a 4.4% lead over Gov. Pat McCrory in North Carolina's hotly-contested gubernatorial rate, according to to the latest Elon University Poll.
McCrory, who enjoyed a three point lead just last month, has seen some of his support erode because of the anti-LGBT law known as HB2. In recent weeks, the NBA, the NCAA, and the ACC have relocated championship games away from North Carolina in protest of the discriminatory legislation.
In the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Richard Burr and Democrat challenger Deborah Ross, it's essentially a tie with Ross holding less than a 1-point lead over Burr — 43.6 percent to 43.4 percent.
At the top of the ticket, Hillary Clinton holds the lead with 44.5 percent of voters, compared to 39 percent of respondents who plan to vote for Trump.
Libertarian Gary Johnson has seen his base of support increase since September to 9 percent.Roughly seven percent remain undecided.
It's also worth noting this poll was done immediately after the first presidential debate on September 26th.
The Elon Poll surveyed 799 registered voters from Sept. 27-30. Of those respondents, 660 said they are likely to vote in the November election. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 3.81 percentage points. You can find the crosstabs here.
Please stop, you can not win. give up and stop. you are asking us to vote for trump. why would you do that?you want to help him?


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The fix is not correct.
does not write 'null' to the page, even if not question mark on the url.
the value of the CGI variable QUERY_STRING.
I agree. This "fix" breaks webapps: JForum, and maybe others.
clearly states that getQueryString() *should* return null, not an empty string.
> I agree. This "fix" breaks webapps: JForum, and maybe others.
> clearly states that getQueryString() *should* return null, not an empty string.
Most likely, this will be the one and only time I agree with you on something.
null anyway (and if it shouldn't, it's not actually specified anywhere).
Ok, so I reverted the fix.
in the URI reference; the path component is never undefined, though it may be empty.
So for query we have two values null and "".
Please fix this because Tomcat is the only tested container (even 6.28) which is not capable to tell difference between /aaa? and /aaa.
(WAS, WLS and many others correctly return "" and null) for suplied data.
If you so afraid about old ignorant existing apps, please implement as switch.
I've fixed this for Tomcat 7.0.x. It will be included in 7.0.3 onwards.
I'll propose a back port (off by default, configured via a system property) for 5.5.x and 6.0.x.
Fixed in 5.5.x and will be in 5.5.31 onwards.


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Q: The role of the first observation in backward algorithm My question is related to the Backward algorithm.
The recursive formula for the algorithm is as follows:
sigma j = 1 to N (t+1(j) * aij * bj(Ot+1))
Where t+1(j) is the recursive element, aij is the transition probability from state i to j, and bj(Ot+1) is the omission probability of the observation O at time t+1.
Given the above, when I start calculating the backward probabilities, it seems that it does not matter what the first observation is, since the observation at time t is not taken into consideration for calculation of the corresponding backward probability.
For Example, for a sequence of observations A,T,G,A, it does not matter what the first observation , i.e, A in this case, is since its emission probability is not taken into consideration in the backward algorithm.
I just want to know if my intuition is correct. Otherwise please point me to some reference or explanation which will clarify my doubt.

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Given the above, when I start calculating the backward probabilities,
  it seems that it does not matter what the first observation is, since
  the observation at time t is not taken into consideration for
  calculation of the corresponding backward probability.

That's correct.
b[t](i) is the probability of observing the sequence O[t+1], O[t+2], ..., O[T] given the hidden state i at the time t.
One way to think about it is this. The hidden state at the time t independently affects two things: the observation O[t], and the probability distribution of the subsequent states and observations. So, once the state is fixed, O[t] and O[t+1], O[t+2], ..., O[T] are conditionally independent (given the value of that state). That's why O[t] doesn't appear in the calculation of b[t](i).

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Acrisure to Drive UK Retail Expansion with Addition of Key Leader
Mark McIlquham, most recently a Deloitte Partner and Head of UK Financial Services Audit & Assurance, joins as President, UK Retail
LONDON (May 20, 2021) – Acrisure, a top-10 global insurance broker and fintech financial services provider, today announced the hiring of Mark McIlquham as President of UK Retail. Most recently a Deloitte financial services executive, Mark brings over two decades of experience to Acrisure's growing international operation. Largely focused on the US retail insurance market, the Company has recently expanded into adjacent territories as well as markets such as Asset Management. McIlquham begins with Acrisure on August 1st and will be based out of London, reporting to Grahame Millwater, President, Acrisure Markets and International.
"It is a great reflection of Acrisure's growing presence and reputation that we have been able to recruit someone of Mark's stature, profile and reputation," said Grahame Millwater. "Acrisure has built a remarkable platform in the US in record time, fuelled by our tech-driven ambition combining the best of Human and Artificial Intelligence. As we further execute on our strategy, I have no doubt Mark will find great success in the UK retail markets."
As the most prolific acquirer in insurance industry history, Acrisure has completed more than 600 deals since 2013 and more than 400 in the past four years alone. Acrisure now has physical offices in 43 states and seven countries. The Company's record setting growth is a testament to Acrisure's cultural foundation and the attractiveness of its tech-driven strategy.
"In addition to Acrisure's unparalleled reputation, this is a particularly exciting time to be joining the Company as it continues to expand its global footprint," said McIlquham. "I'm eager to partner with Greg Williams, Grahame and other Acrisure leaders as we serve an expanded client base in the UK with innovative insurance and financial services offerings."
McIlquham brings over 20 years of experience specializing in the insurance sector at Deloitte, leading complex audit, M&A, restructuring and regulatory projects. He has been a partner at Deloitte for the past 12 years and held a variety of positions on executive leadership boards and committees. He was most recently Head of UK Financial Services Audit & Assurance.
As one of the world's top 10 insurance brokerages and the fastest growing in the world, Acrisure provides a broad array of insurance and financial related solutions, including commercial property and casualty, personal lines and employee benefits insurance and Asset Management products and services. Find out more at acrisurestage.wpengine.com.
Elliott Bundy, EBundy@Acrisure.com, (347) 561-0276


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Guggenheim Partners analyst Shar Pourreza said his current "neutral" rating on NiSource mainly reflects its high valuation, driven by a strong earnings and growth outlook. With a gain of 138 percent over the past five years through Thursday, NiSource had outperformed all other utilities in the S&P 500 .SPLRCU, with that sector gaining just 46 percent in the period.
Managers of NiSource's top fund investor, the T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Fund (PRWCX.O), wrote in a June 30 report they loaded up on utilities to reduce risk. "We believe utilities are the safest, most defensive sector in the S&P 500," wrote managers led by David Giroux.


The Powerpuff Girls Channel on Quidd features several digital card sets: "Candy Overload," "We Got the Power!," "Princess Knows Best," and animated card sets like "What's Up Buttercup? - Accelerate."
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A classic Hollywood treat to liven up winter's evening – only £8 per ticket and FREE cake tasting!
We are delighted that our Valentine's 'special feature' on Thursday 13 February 2014 will be local cake-makers House of A (Twitter: @HouseOfA_London – Email: HouseOfA_London@yahoo.com) who will be providing us with a free tasting of some of their delicious colourful cakes, as well as generously donating a raffle prize for the evening and there will even be some of their range of delights to buy on the night!
See Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon at the height of their success in this unbeatable comedy!
Our friendly licensed cafe/bar will be open from 6.30pm and our film programme starts at 7.30pm. Hope to see you there – this screening will be in the Bromley Hall larger venue (see below).
Prices: Seats £8 (non-members) and £5 (members and under 19s). Ample FREE parking.
'Mamma Mia…with kilts!' Book the joyous 'Sunshine on Leith' now – plus added Burns' Night 'special features' next Wed 29 Jan in Beckenham!


Necklace measures approximately 33-1/8" long and weighs 103 grams.
This lovely necklace will definitely attract plenty of attention! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand strung out of genuine sterling silver along with real Turquoise and Coral beads. The necklace is made up of THREE strands that consist of: 2-mm silver round beads, 3-mm Coral round beads, and Turquoise rondelle beads that beautifully graduate, allowing the largest center beads to measure 10-mm and the smallest beads at the end to measure 4-mm. The necklace can be worn one of two ways, loosely around the neck or slightly twisted for an additional fashion statement. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver cone for a lovely finish. The cones are stamped sterling.


"Had-A-Snail" is one of only 2 fish medictions that I regularly use. This product is made to kill snails in an aquarium, and it will certainly do that. But my use of it is a parasite killer. If your fish are attacked by Velvet, Ich or any kind of parasitic infestation this stuff will get rid of it. And it only takes one drop per gallon. "Had-A-Snail" is very economical, costing at the most 2 or 3 dollars for a small bottle that will last for a year or two.
"Had-A-Snail" is not for tanks in which you have snails, water fleas or any other crustatean type organisms that you want to keep, it will wipe them out also.
"Had-A-Snail" is available from most (LFS) Local Fish Shops.
A simular but slightly weaker product is called "Aquarisol".
Both are water soluable copper solutions.
I used a whole bottle of had a snail within a months time and it only killed the very very small baby snails. If the snails were say over a month old, it didn't kill them. It also didn't kill the eggs. My review, not so great. Perhaps I got a bad bottle or something. I'm willing to give it another shot.
Had-a-snail does not work for me. Some but not all move up to the surface for a few hours, and you can scoop them off, but the eggs remain and are extremely hard to get rid of. The baby snails hid in the rocks and gravel and just keep growing, and within a few days are right back. Very frustrating trying to get rid of these.
Sounds like had-a-snail may have changed their formula. I haven't treid it in quite a while, but it used to be very potent.
Comments: I had the same thing happen that Rick had. They just moved up. Made it easy to scoop them though. I may try a mega dose after I have another tank set up to put the fish in temporarily. Wouldn't want to try with the fish in it.
Comments: This product did not work for me either.
None of the snails are dead.


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Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (35) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit.
Duane Burleson / AP Photo
November 2, 2021 | 5:19 AM
Running the ball is a winning formula for the Eagles
The Eagles (3-5) dominated the Lions (0-8) from start to finish in all phases.
By Rob Maadi/The Associated Press
(Philadelphia) — Eagles coach Nick Sirianni called so many run plays on Sunday, even injured starting running back Miles Sanders expressed his enthusiasm from afar.
"Actually, he texted me: 'Hell yea, coach,' with all caps," Sirianni said Monday, a day after the Philadelphia Eagles routed the winless Detroit Lions 44-6.
"Miles was obviously super excited for his teammates. He's a great person, a great teammate, great player. Sure glad we have him on the team. Obviously, we're missing him right now and looking forward to when he gets back."
Sanders can only hope Sirianni sticks to the ground attack after ignoring it most of the season. The formula worked perfectly against the Lions as the Eagles amassed 236 yards rushing and four touchdowns. Boston Scott had 60 yards and two scores and Jordan Howard added 57 yards and two scores. Quarterback Jalen Hurts ran for 71 yards and only threw 14 passes.
"We had some good success early on running the football, being able to continue with what was working, but obviously we want to be able to be balanced in our attack and with running the football and setting up some play-actions from that," Sirianni said. "So, the game allowed for that in the situation that happened yesterday. Then again, we see that we can run the ball pretty well, and so we want to repeat the things that we do well, also.
"That doesn't always mean it's the style of runs we ran yesterday, right? Each style of runs is going to depend on what the defense is doing and what their defensive ends and defensive lineman and their front seven guys. But there is no doubt that we want to be able to run it because that will only help our play-action game and help Jalen moving forward."
The Eagles (3-5) dominated the Lions (0-8) from start to finish in all phases. The victory followed consecutive losses that put pressure on Philadelphia's rookie coach — some people were calling for Sirianni to be fired after he used a flower analogy last week in a message to his players.
They responded.
Paul Sancya / AP Photo
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (24) falls into the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown run as Detroit Lions free safety Tracy Walker III (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit.
The Eagles can run the ball effectively when their coach commits to it, even with backup running backs, because their offensive line is built for it. They controlled the line of scrimmage against Detroit, opening big holes for whoever got the ball.
NEEDS HELP
After a 38-point victory, the Eagles don't have to do anything much better. But it'll take a consistent, strong effort to beat other opponents. The Lions are winless for a reason.
STOCK UP
Howard, who was on the practice squad the first seven weeks, took advantage of his first opportunity this season. The veteran back should get more opportunities.
Linebacker Alex Singleton played a season-low 21 snaps and had no tackles. Singleton's snap count has gone down in five straight games.
Sanders (ankle, foot) was placed on injured reserve Saturday so he'll miss two more games. Wide receiver Jalen Reagor (ankle) and right guard Jack Driscoll (hand) left Sunday's game in the first quarter. Sirianni said he's hopeful they can play this week.
KEY NUMBER
46 — The Eagles had not run the ball this much since Dec. 8, 2013, when they also had 46 attempts against the Lions in the snow. LeSean McCoy had 217 yards in a 34-20 win.
The Eagles host the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) on Sunday. Los Angeles lost two in a row, sandwiched on either side of a bye week.
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Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin stays the course as win streak hits 3


Liliana Bounegru is a new media, digital methods and digital journalism researcher and a postdoctoral research fellow with the Computational Propaganda Project and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. She is part of the Misinformation, Science and Media initiative that investigates the impact of misinformation campaigns online on the public understanding of techno-scientific issues. She is also a researcher at the Digital Methods Initiative (University of Amsterdam), where she previously acted as a Managing Director. She is also a co-founder of the Public Data Lab, and a research associate at the Sciences Po Paris media lab.
Her research interests include digital media, digital culture, digital journalism, inventive methods for new media research, digital methods, infrastructure studies, platform studies, issue mapping and controversy mapping. Her work has been published in New Media & Society, Big Data & Society, Visual Communication and Digital Journalism. She is co-editor of The Data Journalism Handbook (O'Reilly Media, 2012; University of Amsterdam Press, 2019), translated into dozens of languages, and co-investigator of A Field Guide to Fake News and Other Information Disorders, a multi-institutional research collaboration to trace the circulation of political misinformation, junk news and memes online (also available in Japanese).


Making her maiden voyage in February 2016, the Origin is one of the newest luxury yachts in the Galapagos. The ship was custom built using the latest technology and specially designed for speed, fuel efficiency, superior stability and comfort. The plush and spacious interiors feature a dining room, a large lounge area, an indoor bar and a library. There is also a small boutique onboard and a gym with a treadmill, yoga mats, exercise balls and free weights.
There are 10 deluxe staterooms which all feature tall panoramic windows and luxury amenities. Meals are sometimes served alfresco on the sun deck and the trained chefs often perform live cooking demonstrations. The sun deck also features a bar, jacuzzi, day beds and hammocks. Daily excursions are led by the two highly qualified naturalist guides in two groups of ten passengers for a more personalised experience. With the best crew to guest ratio in the galapagos, the Origin provides outstanding service.
The sun deck is the top deck where there is a large shaded area with loungers, day beds, tables and chairs for alfresco dining, hammocks, a BBQ, a bar, an outdoor shower and public toilet.
All ten passenger staterooms are located on the Beagle deck. There is also a library with a computer, small boutique shop, and a four person jacuzzi.
The Darwin deck is where the main dining room and kitchen are located along with the captain's quarters, bridge, social areas with sofa's and chairs, televisions with Apple TV and interior bar.
The Finch deck is where the vessel's engine rooms and the crew's quarters are located. There is also a gym that has cardio equipment, free weights, yoga mats, and exercise balls.


This lovely cache pot is made of a terra cotta with a white glazed finish. This pot is quite large, and can be used for so many things, from fruits as shown to toiletries. Made by Creative Co-op, this pot measures about 16" long by 10" wide by 8" tall.


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Athletics | April 16, 2019
Cherono and Degefa claim contrasting Boston Marathon titles
Worknesh Degefa and Lawrence Cherono prevailed in the Boston Marathon, on the six-year anniversary of the shocking terrorist attacks.
Lawrence Cherono secured a thrilling Boston Marathon victory in the men's race while the women's event was won in starkly contrasting fashion by Worknesh Degefa.
Running over this distance for the first time in Boston, Cherono edged out two-time winner Lelisa Desisa in a scintillating sprint to the line, the Kenyan overhauling his rival from Ethiopia and breaking the tape just two seconds ahead in a time of two hours, seven minutes and 57 seconds.
Cherono's compatriot Kenneth Kipkemoi took third, a further eight seconds back, while there was no such close finish in the elite women's race.
That was because Degefa, also competing in her first Boston Marathon, ran away from the field as early as the six-mile marker, covering the remaining 20 miles alone as she finished in a time of 2:23.31, 42 seconds clear of Edna Kiplagat while home hope Jordan Hasay (2:25.20) completed the podium.
Worknesh Degefa is your 2019 Boston Marathon Women's Elite Champ! pic.twitter.com/QiHaVnMh5o
— Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 15, 2019
The 123rd edition of the famous race was being contested on April 15 for the first time since the terrorist attacks at the event in 2013.
Around 30,000 runners set off from Hopkinton in damp but relatively warm conditions as the race progressed on the sixth anniversary of the bombings that killed three and injured hundreds more, some very seriously.
Since 2015, April 15 has been dubbed One Boston Day.
Meanwhile in MLB, the Red Sox – wearing uniforms with "Boston" on the front instead of the usual "Red Sox" on home whites – held a moment of silence before facing the Baltimore Orioles in the annual Patriots Day morning game.
Also at Fenway Park, two first-responders — EMT Christopher Holgate and paramedic Randall Souza — were to be honoured in the middle of the fourth inning. They were stationed near the finish line of the 2013 marathon and were among the first to provide care.
Home Athletics Cherono and Degefa claim contrasting Boston Marathon titles


Hi. If you are here for the mushroom sauce, then scroll down and skip the next 356 words of venting about a crappy week.
This has been the longest week. Ever. And it's still not over. I don't know if I'm going to keep sane until the weekend. The alarm went off this morning and I hit the snooze button. Twice. I would have gone for the third time, but the ducks were making a massive racket. They heard my alarm and it meant breakfast was coming. They can be very persuasive.
Kids are a little crazy at the moment. I swear my 11 year old is having the most historically epic 'welcome to puberty' month. She is like a permanently Poked Bear – who is also doing most of the poking. Both of my sons are wisely avoiding her, but my oldest daughter (who shares a room with the Poked Bear) is not going to let her get away with it. Oh no. Whew. Petrol to a flame, baby.
And to add to the household drama, we lost Missy Moo, our fostered Guinea Pig, this week. We got her as an adult and have had her for two years so I was never sure of her age. Took me a bit by surprise too. I really love those little fluffy cuties. We have a family tradition that's developed when one of our pets die. We go to our local nursery and buy a plant that reminds us of the 'no longer with us' pet. It gives us all a little closure and somehow helps the kids deal with it a bit better. In this case, the kids chose a young Jacaranda tree – the curly leaves reminded them of her fur (yeah, that got me. Put it in the car). This is now planted way too close to the house and will be another problem 10 years from now when it reaches 15 meters in height (and according to Google) with a spread of about the same.
Finally, I've got to make a decision about Fluffy Feet (our sick Ram). The Vet doesn't know what's wrong with his leg, and he is still limping a bit. Do I leave him or do we end it? Husband is already eyeing out that mint sauce is the fridge. I think I'm going to make my decision on Saturday. Okay. Done.
Back to the Mushroom sauce I promised …..
This is the mushroom sauce that works with everything. Seriously. Everything.
We have this on pretty much anything we can think of. Smothered over steak, beef burgers, chicken burgers, pita pockets, baked potato, grilled chicken or stirred through pasta. You can even pour it over some whole wheat toast for breakfast.
Boil your fettuccine in a large pot of water. Once cooked, drain and stir mushroom sauce through it. Serve with a salad and my favourite garlic bread.
Preheat Oven to 400F / 190'C. Slice potatoes in chunky rounds and place evenly on a baking sheet. I use non stick paper for an easy clean up. Sprinkle with salt and a little olive oil and bake for 15 – 20 min until golden. We have a little gas Barbeque on the porch which we use two to three times a week. We use this to grill meat so that our little house doesn't get all smoky. Grill your steak and smother with mushroom sauce. Serve with a little salad on the side.
Heat up a large fry pan. Add a little olive or coconut oil. Fry your chicken slices until lightly golden on both sides. Remove from pan and make mushroom sauce as described in recipe below. Return chicken to pan and serve. We like to serve this over mashed potato with green veggies on the side.
Heat up a pan on the stove. Add butter and mushrooms. Fry until mushroom juices have evaporated and mushrooms begin to brown. Add cream, mustard and salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes until cream has reduced and sauce thickens. Remove from heat and serve.
OPTIONAL: We add chilli flakes for a little hot kick.


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Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Formed in 1989, Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble is the first professional Chinese music group formed in North America. From its humble beginnings, the group has been a collective of classically trained instrumentalists who have immigrated from China and chosen Vancouver as their home. Since their first appearance in 1989 for the Governor General's Concert at the Orpheum Theatre, this exceptional group of musicians has been performing at schools, community events, major festivals and on CBC.
Superb, joyful and evocative.	 The Georgia Straight
...what new classical music of the future should sound like; pan cultural, expressive and exciting.	 The Province
VCME plays with passion and the insight of those who know how to perform for an audience. Their music forms an integral part of the new Canada, and the next chapter for contemporary classical music here…	 Jon Siddall (CBC)
Performances & Workshops
Magical Folktales featuring Gerardo Avila
Grade Suitability: K-12
Duration: 45 mins.
Capacity: 400 students
Tech Requirements: 2 tables, 4 armless chairs, 4 music stands, 4 electrical outlets, change rooms, min. of 4ft x 8ft stage area
Fee Range: $645 - $995 (Includes ArtStarts' fee. Additional fees apply for remote districts.)
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Magical Folktales is a program of music and storytelling that entertains the audience members while introducing them to traditional Chinese instruments and diverse cultures. The music and sounds provided by Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble accompany Gerardo Avila's mime, magic tricks, jokes and stories including the Chinese legend, Monkey King. A fun and engaging program suitable for all ages.
Music and Stories from China: Comedy and Music
Grade Suitability: K - 12
Tech Requirements: four armless chairs, four music stands, 4 electrical outlets, change rooms, minimum of 4ft x 8ft stage area
Music and Stories from China is an hour of interactive musical comedy. Students are entertained and introduced to traditional Chinese instruments and folklore by Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble and the storyteller/comedian Gerardo Avila. The music and sounds provided by the Ensemble accompany Gerardo's stories, jokes, mime and magic. The characters and stories from Chinese folklore, including the Monkey King, come to life.
Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble - Live at Your School
Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble - Live at Your School is a concert program of traditional and contemporary music on Chinese instruments. The show introduces students and teachers to Chinese music and culture through dramatic instrumental performance delivered by highly trained and accomplished musicians.
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Baby lima beans and cannelini beans marinated with sliced celery and green scallion in a garlic and cilantro vinaigrette!
In large bowl combine first 6 ingredients. Stir briskly with wire whisk till thickened. Salt to taste.
Add remaining ingredients to dressing. Gently stir till well coated. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes: Serve this salad on salad plates with a garnish of fresh cilantro and lemon wedges, along with hard crusted french bread as a light lunch, or as an accompaniment to pasta and red sauce dishes in place of the traditional green salad, or on a buffet.
When beans are gone, use residual dressing to drizzle over mixed greens for another meal.


Father with his children at the Dinner for Dads event on April 18, 2018.
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To update or add a listing, contact Alicia Herman, Park County Early Childhood Coalition Coordinator, at aherman@livingstonmontana.org or 406-223-4459.