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Podcasts I like or don't like
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Re: Podcasts I like or don't like
Post by dreamrock » Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:14 pm
I totally agree on your statement re: StarShip Sofa. They run a fair amount of good stories, but there's so much editorial that I listen about once a quarter and delete episodes as soon as I find out the title sounds unappealing. I feel bad badmouthing Tony's podcast, but someone needs to edit his episodes after he does.
I'm not sure it's for everyone, but I'm enjoying the hell out of Paulette Jaxton's Empress Sword. It's technically fantasy and some of the info dumps are almost noticable. However, they're not nearly as ... extensive as SF info dumps. I'm not huge on Fantasy in general, and still enjoyed this.
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Post by tbaker2500 » Fri Jun 11, 2010 10:31 pm
I'll give it a try.
After you recommended it, I've fallen in love with Black Jack Justice and Red Panda. So incredibly pulp, but good.
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Post by Goldenrat » Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:15 am
I disagree about Star Ship Sofa. Tony's editorials don't bother me at all and I like the extra features in addition to the main fiction piece(s). I think his stories have been much better than Escape Pod's over the last six months. He does tend to go for longer stories and I can see where the length would turn a lot of people off but when I have a long drive that is always my podcast of choice (after Drabblecast, of course).
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Post by dreamrock » Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:55 am
The extra features don't bother me. I especially like History of Science Fiction and Jay Campanella's segments. But Tony meanders something fierce and even on my mp3 player's "fast mode," it's more than I can put up with on average. It's a case of a show that would clearly benefit from the Chapters function of M4A if my mp3 player supported M4As.
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Post by normsherman » Mon Jun 14, 2010 7:06 am
dreamrock wrote: The extra features don't bother me. I especially like History of Science Fiction and Jay Campanella's segments. But Tony meanders something fierce and even on my mp3 player's "fast mode," it's more than I can put up with on average. It's a case of a show that would clearly benefit from the Chapters function of M4A if my mp3 player supported M4As.
I very much agree with that statement, even thought about writing Tony about getting a format with chapters. The facts are:
A. SSS regularly runs top sci-fi stories by top-authors. That's not a 100% gaurantee for story success but it certainly keeps the odds high. The cast runs great stories much more often than not.
B. They get diverse readers who usually also do a kick ass job. Again, more often than not.
C. The episodes are long, the stories are long. Like Goldenrat says, this is good for people on trips or with long blocks of empty-- for me, I like short, for a multitude of reasons.
D. It is host heavy. Tony is someone I'd love to meet. He's a big fan of DC, he's stupendously nice, I always listen to his commentary. But most people I send his way aren't that into it and wanna get to the stories etc. A & B are +'s, C is subjective, D is subjective but can also be helped here w/o Tony changing his style, which many of us like.
It's extra work having chapters and the additional MP3 feed but I feel like we're in the same boat as Tony to some degree, and I don't want anyone to miss out on a good story by Krystine Rusch just because I insist on rapping about fastfood diarrhea beforehand.
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Post by alhilton » Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:24 pm
normsherman wrote: It's extra work having chapters and the additional MP3 feed but I feel like we're in the same boat as Tony to some degree, and I don't want anyone to miss out on a good story by Krystine Rusch just because I insist on rapping about fastfood diarrhea beforehand.
Several of the short fiction podcasts (yours, Dunesteef, SSS) attempt to hook people not just with stories, but with a cult of personality. When it works, it hooks people so much harder than stories alone and will keep them coming back even through several episodes of stories they didn't care for. It offers something truly different from print format. But it can backfire. Unfortunately, for me (and other people who've chimed in) your style works and Tony's doesn't. SSS is too long to support that kind of wandering monologue. I already put off listening to it because it looks like this huge time commitment. Often, I'm pleasantly surprised that the story itself is not extraordinarily long, but I don't know that when I'm looking at it in my player. When I listen to Tony, I often start off smiling and nodding, but at some point I get frustrated, and then I'm fumbling around in the episode trying to find the story. Chapter divisions would be nice, but that's just a bandaid. Better would be actually making the cult of personalty work for him. There's no reason it shouldn't, what with that pleasant demeanor and awesome accent. He just needs to set a timer and stop talking after 3 - 5 minutes!
Someone's going to say, "But Dunesteef can babble for an hour and it's entertaining!" Yes. Yes, they can. I have no idea why. Maybe because there are two of them.
And, for all I know, Tony's cult style is working for most people and we're just the outliers. This sort of thing is so individual. Pass the Kool-aid, Norm.
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Post by dreamrock » Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:20 pm
Apparently, there's something called ID3v2ChapterTool which adds some of the benefits of M4A to mp3s, but the format additions aren't well supported by players at the moment. I guess we, as podcast fans, can start pressuring player makers to support it. But I doubt we'll see any major improvements in that field in the short term.
And I have to echo all the nice things everyone has said about Tony. I really do hate to say anything bad about him at all because he is a stand up guy. From what I can discern just being a fan, I'm pretty sure he's one of the nicest humans to ever exist and who ever will exist. If I didn't listen to 47+ podcasts, plus regularly listen to LibriVox books (at an average of more than one a week), I doubt I'd be bothered by the SSS editorials.
Post by Talia » Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:48 am
Must say I too enjoy Tony's rambling editorials. But I understand the points of view who those who don't, I am assuming the new format being offered is in part a response to this (I have no doubt we are the only ones commenting so) but for the short term it doesn't necesarily seem effective if it does not work on most mp3 players.
I do imagine they are open to suggestions on formatting options that will make everyone happy, though.
Post by normsherman » Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:05 am
Also, blows my mind that Starship Sofa is a nonpaying "for-the-love" market and gets great stories donated by people like Terry Bisson, Ben Bova, David Brin, Spider Robinson, Nancy Kress, Dave Levine, Rob Reed the list goes on. Only a guy as nice as Tony could somehow pull that off.
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Post by doubleU46 » Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:18 pm
I really enjoyed "Weather Child" by Philippa Ballantine. Also "Metamor City" podcast by Chris Lester.
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Post by Mikes » Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:24 am
SSS has stories by Ben Bova? Hat damn, I missed that one.
Before I skip on over there to search, I've been listening regularly to Jonathan Stahan's Notes from Coode Street: http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Not stories, but Jonathan's a sci fi editor and has weekly discussions with Gary K Wolf about current books in the genre and what's upcoming. It's current affairs approach means it's really not worth listening to back episodes, but it's only been going for a few months, so it's not like you're missing anything.
Also, they've started doing a segment called 'Books You Don't Have to Read', which take a genre classic and distill down what it's important and what it gave to following writers, giving you lots of geek knowledge to impress your friends with without having to wade through archaic language.
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Post by BarryJNorthern » Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:47 pm
There's so many I like and listen too, including some great factual ones from the BBC, such as In Our Time and Science in Action, but recently I've been getting into the Dunesteef and Julie Hoverson's 19 Nocturne Boulevard -- I tell you, it's dangerously close to out-weirding the Drabblecast.
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Post by themorg » Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:42 am
doubleU46 wrote: I really enjoyed "Weather Child" by Philippa Ballantine. Also "Metamor City" podcast by Chris Lester.
I just got into Metamor city and i have to say it is really good. A new one i just started listening to is The Tolkien Professor. It really breaks down everything Tolkien ever wrote and discussion form a class that he teaches.
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Post by Non-Euclidean Geo. » Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:09 am
My commute is an hour and fifteen minutes one way, so I've got lots of time for podcasts.
These here are the ones other than Drabblecast that I look forward to the most every week.
H.P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast (required listening for fans of the man from Providence)
The Moth (true stories told on stage. subscribe this second)
Selected Shorts(weekly, but it's all reruns in the Summer so it's not the time investment it appears to be)
This American Life (Pure f-ing genius)
Radio Lab (Pure motherf-ing genius)
Skeptoid (listen and feel superior to others within minutes)
Escape and PseudoPod
Beware the Hairy Mango
Now, about Starship Sofa; holy cow what a weight off my chest. I thought I was the biggest dick in the world for getting annoyed with the uber-nice host with an adorable accent, Tony Smith. Seriously, SSS is a great podcast, but how does he pull in such high-caliber stories for nothing. I remember a year back or so I actually unsubscribed for a couple months after he slammed the author Greg Egan on his podcast for not giving SSS a story free of charge. I missed me my Amy Sturgis and her science fiction history lessons, so I resubscribed, tail between my legs. Still, I'm scratching my head as to why authors give him anything when there are podcasts that pay (even if it's only beer money). Aren't there any other Harlan Ellisons out there?
Post by Mikes » Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:12 am
I'm still new to SSS, but I'd assume they don't get the Hugo for best fanzine for nothing. They must have a decent following.
Post by Talia » Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:51 pm
Regardless of whether you normally care for SSS, everyone really should take a listen at this week's episode. It starts off with a phone interview with sci fi legends Frederick Pohl and Jack Vance, both at once. Now, Pohl is 91 and Vance is 94, but they're both still sharp as tacks (though Vance rambles. Pohl seems aware of this and cuts him off several times, which is kind of funny), and its really fantastic hearing them talk to each other and to Tony.
The episode starts right off with the interview, so you can even skip the rest of the podcast if you're so inclined.
Post by tbaker2500 » Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:03 pm
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Post by swamp » Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:14 pm
Talia wrote: Regardless of whether you normally care for SSS, everyone really should take a listen at this week's episode. It starts off with a phone interview with sci fi legends Frederick Pohl and Jack Vance, both at once. Now, Pohl is 91 and Vance is 94, but they're both still sharp as tacks (though Vance rambles. Pohl seems aware of this and cuts him off several times, which is kind of funny), and its really fantastic hearing them talk to each other and to Tony.
That interview was fantastic! They barely let Tony get a word in edgewise. I love how they still argued over a disagreement they had years ago, but did so in a friendly way.
I have just recently started listning to SSS, largely because of the discussion here. I've heard about it for years, but have never listened because I was woried about the time commitment. But it is great! Fantastic articles, interviews, and fiction. I had the same thought: "And he gets all of this great content for free!?" I will continue to listen.
tbaker2500 wrote: I'm really enjoying "The Returning", by our very own eggyolk.
I've been meaning to listen to that.
Post by normsherman » Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:41 am
Non-Euclidean Geo. wrote: Now, about Starship Sofa; holy cow what a weight off my chest. I thought I was the biggest dick in the world for getting annoyed with the uber-nice host with an adorable accent, Tony Smith. Seriously, SSS is a great podcast, but how does he pull in such high-caliber stories for nothing. I remember a year back or so I actually unsubscribed for a couple months after he slammed the author Greg Egan on his podcast for not giving SSS a story free of charge. I missed me my Amy Sturgis and her science fiction history lessons, so I resubscribed, tail between my legs. Still, I'm scratching my head as to why authors give him anything when there are podcasts that pay (even if it's only beer money). Aren't there any other Harlan Ellisons out there?
First off, good podcast suggestions, my list is about 80% the same!
Second, I wanted to chime in on that episode of SSS, which I remember distinctly myself. I listened to that one right after I had decided and announced that we were doubling our pay rate to authors (which is quite a financial commitment for the rest of a market's history!) I can understand Tony's frustration-- I've been blown off by Neil Gaiman's people after literally asking them to name their price for a story. But if people don't want to sell you something, they don't have to, and they definitely shouldn't be villianized for not giving it away for free. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't just a bit jealous of SSS for getting all that top-notch fiction regularly donated, but at the same time I'll be even more proud when we're able to double our rate again, paying authors even more for their hard work.
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The Scousers had a fish and chip supper at Valori's on the other side of the road and disappeared into the night – to become the biggest rock band the world has ever seen.
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Q: Algebraic manipulation before doing implicit differentiation So if I have the curve $ y = x $ and I do implicit differentiation, I get $ y' = 1$
But when I do implicit differentiation of $ \frac{y}{x} = 1$ I get $y' = \frac{y}{x}$
I guess on all points on $ y = x$ we get the same derivative but I still don't fully understand how to understand getting two different derivatives for the same curve (almost the same curve except for $ x \neq 0$)
More generally, for any given curve of the form $\frac{f(x,y)}{g(x,y)} = h(x,y)$ I am getting different answers when I do implicit differentiation of $ f(x,y) = h(x,y)g(x,y)$ vs the original form.
For instance, implicit differentiating $\frac{2x-y^3}{y+x^2} = 5x-4$ gives me $y' = \frac{-5x^4 - 2x^2 (5y+1)+2xy^3 + (2-5y)y}{3x^2y^2 + 2x+2y^3}$
Whereas implicit differentiating $2x - y^3 = (5x-4)(y+x^2)$ gives me $y' = \frac{-15x^2 + 8x -5y +2}{5x+3y^2-4}$
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Q: Preventing double aggregation in databases I am using the following query to aggregate a table.
INSERT INTO aggreagtion_table
SELECT CAST(EXTRACT('epoch' FROM timestamp)/60 AS BIGINT)*60 AS ts, COUNT(aggregated_value)
FROM aggregated_table
GROUP BY ts

It works well, but a second run of this query would reaggregate already aggregated data.
Is there a solution to this problem which would never lose or double aggregate any data?
To prevent wrong answers I will say that saving the last aggregation time and aggregating only newer entries will lose rows added after the aggregation has started but in the same second.

A: What you probably need to do is add an aggregated flag to the table and set that flag for each data value when you aggregate data (you will probably need to lock the table against writes when you do that to prevent a race condition between writing data and aggregating it). Then you would add a condition to your query to only aggregate data which didn't have the flag set.
So something like this:
LOCK TABLES aggregated_table WRITE;

INSERT INTO aggregation_table
SELECT CAST(EXTRACT('epoch' FROM timestamp)/60 AS BIGINT)*60 AS ts, COUNT(aggregated_value)
FROM aggregated_table
WHERE aggregated_flag = 0
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Marist rebuild taking shape
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Marist in action during the Tonga FA Major League.
After an average 2016 season for Tonga Major League side Marist an off-season rebuild has seen the club reemerge in 2017 with their eye on the top prize.
In the past 15 years the men's team has consistently finished in the top four clubs but they're now looking to take their success a step further.
Marist manager and assistant coach Tevita Vea said the time felt right for him to return to the club and try to make a difference.
"After five years being away I noticed that there was a need to revive the club," he said.
"I started to negotiate with a few players and we started to train before the commencement of this championship. We were only training twice a week at that time.
"Now we have increased our training sessions from twice a week to three times a week and we meet Friday's just to talk about our game for that weekend."
The club has one premier men's side, a women's team and a futsal side.
Vea believes his aims for the club are no different to any other dedicated coach.
"I am just like the other coaches, aiming high and then working hard to achieve," he explained.
"I believe we have to change our philosophy towards the development of football. The consistency and accuracy of a proper training is vital to the future of Marist."
Vea said the club hopes to work with 'Apifo'ou College in a partnership to develop football.
"We will assist their students in football activities such as coaching, refereeing, fitness and others and at the same time, they will be playing for Marist.
"This is a long-term plan with a lot of hurdles and challenges to overcome for the future of our club and as well for the benefit of football here in Tonga," he concluded.
After four rounds in the TFA Major League, Marist are currently sitting in second place behind leaders Veitongo.
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\section{Introduction}
Let $\Lambda, \Gamma\subset \field{C}^n$ be two algebraic curves. In general if the germs $(\Lambda, p)$ and $(\Gamma, q)$ are {\it ambient topologically equivalent}, in the sense that there exists a germ of homeomorphism $\varphi\colon (\field{C}^n,p)\rightarrow (\field{C}^n,q)$ such that $\varphi (\Lambda,p)=(\Gamma,q)$, then this does not imply that the germs $(\Lambda, p)$ and $(\Gamma, q)$ are {\it bi-Lipschitz equivalent} in the sense that there exists a germ of bi-Lipschitz homeomorphism $\varphi\colon (\Lambda,p)\rightarrow (\Gamma,q)$ (with respect to the outer metric). Moreover we have even the following global result:

\begin{ex}
Let $n>2$. For every  irreducible singular algebraic curve  $\Gamma\subset \field{C}^n$,  there  is an algebraic curve $\Lambda$, such that curves  $\Gamma, \Lambda$  are not bi-Lipschitz  equivalent but they are topologically equivalent.

\vspace{5mm}
{\rm Indeed, let $\Lambda$ be the normalization of $\Gamma$. Hence $\Lambda$ is an algebraic curve and  still can be embedded into $\field{C}^n$ as smooth algebraic curve. But $\Lambda$ has no singularities  and by \cite{Bir}, \cite{Sam}  curves  $\Gamma, \Lambda$  are not bi-Lipschitz  equivalent. We have a canonical semi-algebraic  mapping $\Phi: \Lambda\to\Gamma,$ which by the assumption is a homeomorphism. Now, by Theorem 6.6 in \cite{jel} we can extend the mapping
$\phi: \Lambda\to \Gamma$ to a global semi-algebraic homeomorphism $\Phi: \field{C}^n\to\field{C}^n.$}
\end{ex}

The situation is different in the dimension $n=2.$ In this dimension two germs are ambient topologically equivalent if and only if they are
outer bi-Lipschitz equivalent (See \cite{p-t}, \cite{fer}, \cite{n-p}). In fact, in the paper \cite{renato},  Renato Targino classifies plane algebraic curves, up to global bi-Lipschitz homeomorphisms, in terms of local ambient topological properties of the projective closure of those curves. More precisely, two algebraic curves $\Lambda, \Gamma\subset \field{C}^n$ are said {\it bi-Lipschitz equivalent} if there exists a bi-Lipschitz homeomorphism $\varphi\colon\Lambda\rightarrow\Gamma$ (with respect to the outer Euclidean metric induced from $\field{C}^n$). In the paper \cite{renato},  Renato Targino shows the Theorem \ref{renato} below.

\bigskip

\noindent{{\bf Notation.} Consider $\field{C}^2$ embedded into $\Bbb {CP}^2$. Given an algebraic plane curve $X\subset\field{C}^2$, let $\overline{X}\subset \Bbb{C P}^2$ be the respective projective closure of $X$ and let $\pi_{\infty}$ denote the line at infinity in $\Bbb{C P}^2$.}

\begin{theo}[\cite{renato}, Theorem 1.6]\label{renato}

Let $\Lambda, \Gamma\subset \field{C}^2$ be two algebraic plane curves with irreducible components  $\Lambda = \bigcup_{i\in I} \Lambda_j$ and $\Gamma = \bigcup_{j\in J} \Gamma_i$.   The following statements are mutually equivalent.
\begin{enumerate}
	\item The curves $\Lambda$ and $\Gamma$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent.
	\item There are bijections $\sigma \colon I\rightarrow J$ and $\rho$ between the set of singular points of $\overline{\Lambda}\cup\pi_{\infty}$ and the set of singular points of $\overline{\Gamma}\cup\pi_{\infty}$ such that $\rho(p)\in\pi_{\infty}$ if and only if $p\in\pi_{\infty}$, $(\overline{\Lambda}\cup\pi_{\infty}, p)$ is topologically equivalent to $(\overline{\Gamma}\cup\pi_{\infty},\rho(p))$, $(\overline{\Lambda}_i\cup\pi_{\infty}, p)$ is topologically equivalent to $(\overline{\Gamma}_{\sigma(i)}\cup\pi_{\infty},\rho(p))$ ($\forall i\in I$), for all singular point $p$ of  $\overline{\Lambda}\cup\pi_{\infty}$.
\end{enumerate}

\end{theo}

In this note we address the global classification problem given by bi-Lipschitz equivalence of algebraic space curves, i. e., algebraic curves in $\field{C}^n$ ($n>2$). As in the local case, we obtain a characterization of the bi-Lipschitz equivalence classes of algebraic space curves by looking for their generic plane projections. In this direction, we point out that: given an algebraic curve $\Lambda$ in $\field{C}^n$, any two generic plane projection are bi-Lipschitz equivalent, and this is why we can refer to a generic plane projection of $\Lambda$ as {\it the generic plane projection of} $\Lambda$. We are ready to state the main results of the paper.

\begin{theo}\label{main1} Two irreducible algebraic curves in $\field{C}^n$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent if and only if they have the same number of singular points and their generic plane projections are bi-Lipschitz equivalent.
\end{theo}

As a direct consequence of Theorem \ref{main1} and Theorem \ref{renato} (Theorem 1.6 of \cite{renato}) we get a characterization of bi-Lipschitz equivalence classes of irreducible algebraic space curves in terms of the local ambient topology of its generic plane projection.

\begin{co}\label{co}Let $\Lambda, \Gamma\subset \field{C}^n $ ($n>2$) be two irreducble algebraic  curves. Let $X_{\Lambda}$ and $X_{\Gamma}$ denote their generic plane projections (respectively).  The following statements are mutually equivalent:
	\begin{enumerate}
		\item The curves $\Lambda$ and $\Gamma$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent.
		\item  The curves $\Lambda$ and $\Gamma$ have the same number of singular points and there is a bijection $\rho$ between the set of singular points of $\overline{X}_{\Lambda}\cup\pi_{\infty}$ and the set of singular points of $\overline{X}_{\Gamma}\cup\pi_{\infty}$ such that $\rho(p)\in\pi_{\infty}$ if and only if $p\in\pi_{\infty}$ and $(\overline{X}_{\Lambda}\cup\pi_{\infty}, p)$ is topologically equivalent to $(\overline{X}_{\Gamma}\cup\pi_{\infty},\rho(p))$,

	\end{enumerate}
\end{co}

\section{Main Result}
Let $B^k(R)\subset \field{C}^k$ denote the $2k$ real dimensional  Euclidean ball of radius $R$ and center at $0.$

\begin{theo}\label{infinity}
Let $n>2$. If $X\subset \field{C}^n$ is a closed algebraic curve,  then there are a real number $r>0$ and the proper projection
$\pi: X\to\field{C}^2$ such that  $\pi: X\setminus \pi^{-1}(B^2(r))\to \field{C}^2\setminus B^2(r)$ is a bi-Lipchitz embedding.
\end{theo}

\begin{proof}
Of course it is enough to prove our theorem for a projection $\pi: X\to\field{C}^{n-1}$ and then use induction on the number $n$. Consider $\field{C}^n$ embedded into $\Bbb {CP}^n$. Let $X'$ be the projective closure of $X$ in $\Bbb {CP}^n.$

Let $Z:=X'\setminus X=\{ z_1,...,z_r\}.$ For $i\not=j$, let us denote by $L_{ij}$ the line $\overline{z_i,z_j}$ and let us denote by $\pi_\infty$ the hyperplane at infinity of $\field{C}^n.$ Thus $\pi_\infty\cong \Bbb {C P}^{n-1}$ is a projective space of dimension $n-1.$ For a non-zero vector $v\in \field{C}^n$, let $[v]$ denote the corresponding point in $\pi_\infty.$

Let $\Delta =\{ (x,y)\in  {X}\times {X} : x=y\}.$ Consider the mapping $$A:
{X}\times {X}\setminus \Delta \ni (x,y)\to
[x-y]\in \pi_\infty.$$

Let $\Gamma$ be the graph of $A$ in $X'\times X'\times {\pi_\infty}$ and take $\Gamma':=\overline{\Gamma}$
(we take this closure in $X'\times X' \times {\pi_\infty}$).  Let
$p:\Gamma' \to \pi_\infty$ and
$q:\Gamma' \to X'\times X'$ be the canonical projections. Note that, for $z_i\in Z$, the set $q^{-1}(z_i,z_i)=Z_{i}$ is an algebraic set of dimension at most $1$.   Let  $Z_i'=p(Z_i).$ The set $W:=\bigcup Z_i'$ is a closed subset of $\pi_\infty$ of dimension  at most $1$, hence   $\pi_\infty\setminus W \not=\emptyset.$ Let $Q\in \pi_\infty\setminus (W \cup \bigcup L_{ij})$, since $W$ is closed, there exists a small ball $B_1\subset \pi_\infty$ with center at $Q$ such that $B_1\cap (W\cup \bigcup L_{ij})=\emptyset.$

Let $B^n(R)$ be a large ball in $\field{C}^n$ and take  $V(R)=(X'\setminus B^n(R))\times (X'\setminus B(R))$ and let $O_R=q^{-1}(V(R)).$ Hence  $O_R$ is a neighborhood of $W$ in
$\pi_\infty$. We show that for $R$ sufficiently large, if $x,y\in X\setminus B^n(R),\ x\not=y$, then $A(x,y)\not\in B_1.$
Indeed, in other case, take $R_k=k \to \infty.$ Hence for every $k\in \Bbb N$ we have points $x_k,y_k\in X\setminus B^n(R),$ such that $A(x_k,y_k)\in B_1.$
But then $x_k,y_k\to \infty$, this means that we can assume that $x_k\to z_i$ and $y_k\to z_j.$ If $z_i=z_j$, then  $\lim A(x_k,y_k)=\lim p((x_k,y_k, [x_k-y_k]))\in p(Z_i)=Z_i'.$ It is a contradiction. If $z_i\not=z_j$, then $\overline{x_k,y_k}\to\overline{z_i,z_j}=L_{ij}$ and this means that $L_{ij}\cap B_1\not=\emptyset$, a contradiction again.

Hence, there is a number $R$ sufficiently large, such that  if  $x,y\in X\setminus B(R)), \ x\not=y$, then $A(x,y)\not\in B_1.$ Let $\Sigma=A((X\setminus B(R))\times (X\setminus B(R))\setminus \Delta).$ Then $Q\not\in \overline{\Sigma}.$ Take a hyperplane $H\subset \field{C}^n$ in this way, such that $Q\not\in \overline{H}.$ Of course $H\cong \field{C}^{n-1}.$ Let $\pi:\field{C}^n\to H$ be the projection with center $Q$ and let $K=\pi(X\cap B^n(R)).$ It is a compact set, hence there exists a ball $B^{n-1}(r)$ such that $K\subset B^{n-1}(r).$

Consider the proper mapping $\pi:  X\setminus \pi^{-1}(B^{n-1}(r))\to H\setminus B^{n-1}(r)$. We show that the projection $\pi$  is a bi-Lipschitz embedding. Indeed, since a complex linear isomorphism is a bi-Lipschitz mapping, we can assume that
$Q=(0:0:...0:1)$ and $H=\{x_n=0\}.$ Of course $||p(x)-p(y)||\le ||x-y||.$ Assume that $p$ is not bi-Lipschitz, i. e., there is a sequence of points $x_j,y_j\in X\setminus \pi^{-1}(B^{n-1}(r))$ such that $$\frac{||p(x_j)-p(y_j)||}{||x_j-y_j||}\to 0,$$ as $n\to \infty.$ Let $x_j-y_j=(a_1(j),...,a_{n-1}(j),b(j))$ and denote by $P_j$ the corresponding point $(a_1(j):...:a_{n-1}(j):b(j))$ in $\Bbb {CP}^{n-1}.$ Hence $$P_j=\frac{(a_1(j):...:a_{n-1}(j):b(j))}{||x_j-y_j||}.$$ Since $\displaystyle\frac{(a_1(j),...,a_{n-1}(j))}{||x_j-y_j||}=
\frac{p(x_j)-p(y_j)}{||x_j-y_j||}\to 0$, we have that $P_j\to Q.$ It is a contradiction.

\end{proof}

 In the sequel we will use the following theorem of Jean-Pierre Serre (see \cite{mil}, p. 85):

\begin{theo}\label{serre}
If $\Gamma$ is an irreducible curve of degree $d$ and genus $g$  in the complex projective plane,
then $$\frac{1}{2} (d-1)(d-2)= g + \sum_{z\in Sing(\Gamma)} {\delta}_z,$$
where $\delta_z$ denotes the delta invariant of a point $z$.
\end{theo}

Before starting to prove Theorem \ref{main1}, let us introduce the notion of Euclidean subsets being bi-Lipschitz equivalent at infinity.

\begin{defi}
	Two subsets $X\in\field{C}^n$ and $Y\in\field{C}^m$ are called {\bf bi-Lipschitz equivalent at infinity} if there exist compact subsets $K_1\in\field{C}^n$ and $K_2\in\field{C}^m$ and a bi-Lipschitz homeomorphism $X\setminus K_1\rightarrow Y\setminus K_2.$
\end{defi}

\begin{re}\label{remark}
{\rm In order to prove that two algebraic plane curves $X$ and $Y$ are bi-Lischitz equivalent, Renato Targino (see \cite{renato}) showed that is enough to verify the following two conditions:
\begin{enumerate}
	\item There is a bijetion $\varphi\colon Sing(X)\rightarrow Sing(Y)$ such that $(X,p)$ is bi-Lipschitz equivalent to $(Y,\varphi(p))$ as germs, $\forall p\in Sing(X)$;
	\item $X$ and $Y$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent at infinity.
\end{enumerate}
Note that the proof of Renato Targino still works  in the case where $X$ and $Y$ are algebraic curves in $\field{C}^n$ (not necessarily $n=2$).}
\end{re}

Now we can prove  Theorem \ref{main1}.

\begin{proof}[Proof of Theorem \ref{main1}]
Let us suppose that $\Lambda$ and  $\Gamma$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent, in particular, they have the same genus and they are bi-Lipschitz equivalent at infinity. We are going to prove that their generic plane projections $\Lambda'$ and $\Gamma'$, respectively, satisfy conditions 1) and 2) of Remark \ref{remark}. By using Theorem \ref{infinity}, we see that $\Lambda$ and $\Gamma$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent at infinity to $\Lambda'$ and $\Gamma'$, respectively. Since, $\Lambda$ and  $\Gamma$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent, it follows that $\Lambda'$ and $\Gamma'$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent at infinity as well ($\Lambda'$ and $\Gamma'$ satisfy  item 2) of Remark \ref{remark}).

Before starting to show that $\Lambda'$ and $\Gamma'$ satisfy item 1) of Remark \ref{remark}, let us do some remarks about singularities of plane generic projections $X'$ of a space curve $X$ in $\field{C}^n$. We have a partition of the singular subset $Sing(X')$ into two types of singularities: singularities that come from singularities of $X$ via the associated linear generic projection $X\subset\field{C}^n\rightarrow X'\subset\field{C}^2$ (let us denote the set of such singularities by $S_1(X')$) and the so-called {\bf new nodes} which are singularities that come from double-points of the associated linear generic projection $X\subset\field{C}^n\rightarrow X'\subset\field{C}^2$ (let us denote the set of new nodes by $S_2(X')$).

We resume our proof that  $\Lambda'$ and $\Gamma'$ satisfy item 1) of Remark \ref{remark}. It is clear that the local composition of the bi-Lipschitz homeomorphism $\Lambda'\rightarrow\Gamma'$ and the linear generic projections $\Lambda\subset\field{C}^n\rightarrow \Lambda'\subset\field{C}^2$ and $\Gamma\subset\field{C}^n\rightarrow \Gamma'\subset\field{C}^2$ gives a natural bijection $\varphi\colon S_1(\Lambda')\rightarrow S_1(\Gamma')$ such that, $(\Lambda',p)$ is bi-Lipschitz equivalent to $(\Gamma',\varphi(p))$ as germs, $\forall p\in S_1(\Lambda')$. Next, we are going to extend $\varphi$ to the set of new nodes. Notice that, since $\Lambda$ and $\Gamma$ have the same number of singular points and the same genus, we can deduce by Theorem  \ref{serre} that the number of new nodes which appear in $\Lambda'$ and $\Gamma'$ is the same in both cases. Indeed, since $\Lambda'$ and $\Gamma'$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent at infinity they have the same degree (see Corollary 3.2 in \cite{bfs}) and they have topologically equivalent germs at infinity (as stated in Theorem 1.5 of \cite{renato}). Moreover $\Gamma'$ and $\Lambda'$ also have the same genus. Now, by Serre's Formula (Theorem \ref{serre}) we see that the number of new nodes must be the same in both cases. Since any two nodes are bi-Lipschitz equivalent as germs, we can consider $\varphi\colon S_2(\Lambda')\rightarrow S_2(\Gamma')$ as being any bijection such that $(\Lambda',p)$ is bi-Lipschitz equivalent to $(\Gamma',\varphi(p))$ as germs, $\forall p\in S_2(\Lambda')$. In other words, according to Remark \ref{remark}, we have proved that $\Lambda'$ and $\Gamma'$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent.

 On the other hand, let us suppose that the generic plane projections $\Lambda'$ (of $\Lambda $) and $\Gamma'$ (of $\Gamma$) are bi-Lipschitz equivalent. Thus, by using Theorem \ref{infinity}, we see that $\Lambda$ and $\Gamma$ are bi-Lipschitz equivalent at infinity, i.e., they satisfy item 2) of Remark \ref{remark}. Concerning to item 1) of Remark \ref{remark}, we have natural bijections $\varphi_{\Lambda}\colon Sing(\Lambda)\rightarrow S_1(\Lambda')$ and $\varphi_{\Gamma}\colon Sing(\Gamma)\rightarrow S_1(\Gamma')$ such that $(\Lambda,p)$ (respectively $(\Gamma,q)$) is bi-Lipschitz equivalent to $(\Lambda',\varphi_{\Lambda}(p))$ (respectively $(\Gamma',\varphi_{\Gamma}(q))$) as germs. Now, via the bi-Lipschitz homeomorphism between $\Lambda'$ and $\Gamma'$, the linear generic projections $\Lambda\subset\field{C}^n\rightarrow \Lambda'\subset\field{C}^2$ and $\Gamma\subset\field{C}^n\rightarrow \Gamma'\subset\field{C}^2$ are local bi-Lipschitz homeomorphisms, we have a natural bijection $\varphi'\colon S_1(\Lambda')\rightarrow S_1(\Gamma')$ such that $(\Lambda',p)$  is bi-Lipschitz equivalent to $(\Gamma',\varphi'(p))$ as germs, $\forall p\in \Lambda'$. Finally, by the composite mapping $\varphi_{\Gamma}^{-1}\circ\varphi'\circ\varphi_{\Lambda}$, we conclude that $\Lambda$ and $\Gamma$ satisfy item 1) of Remark \ref{remark}.
\end{proof}

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Formula boards in waves and chop?
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:12 am Post subject: Formula boards in waves and chop?
I'm getting back into windsurfing after being away from it for about 15 years. I'm in San Diego (light wind capital of the world) and have a SUP board with mast mount, so last week I picked up a 6.0 rig for cheap and started sailing again. I'm having a blast re-learning all my old skills. The SUP board is super forgiving, but pretty slow so I know I'll eventually want something more. I love ocean sailing and surf but the wind here is typically 8-10 mph.
All the windsurfers I'm meeting here have formula boards but no one takes them out in the ocean and those who I've asked claim the formula boards are crap in chop. If so, is there anything else I should consider? I'm a big guy (240 lbs 6'5").
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:41 am Post subject: Re: Formula boards in waves and chop?
Alternatives? Almost anything else with enough volume I guess.Just looking at Starboard a big Futura or Isonic, around 80 wide, would be much easier. But you can also consider something like the Atom http://www.star-board-windsurfing.com/2014/products/boards/atom-iq or the biggest possible Kode that is around 105L ... many many options!
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Your biggest issue will, without a doubt, be launching and returning to the beach. With a 70cm fin, you will have to wade out to waist or chest deep water before getting off a waterstart and if you're using large formula sails (9.0 or bigger) this is going to be very challenging if there are breaking waves. Not saying it can't be done (because it certainly has been done), but be prepared for the fact that formula gear will not tolerate rolling around in the surf like wave gear. Oh, and God help you if you happen to come in to the beach on plane or on a wave and touch the bottom with your fin.
As far as sailing in chop- if you're a decent sailor, you will be fine with a Formula board. The chop that we get in the bay around here hammers you much harder than the rolling ocean swells. If the swell gets big, be prepared for a workout keeping the board on the water.
You should consider a Kona.
Tourmaline can offer up really good wave sailing on a Santa Ana reversal. Most sail either a longboard or a floaty shortboard (~110 l) with appropriate wave-y fins. The formula folks typically sail Mission or SD Bays.
Formula boards own chop if you are a skilled rider. If you are not a skilled rider you will get tossed around plenty, especially if the chop is close and steep. Formula boards are amazingly versatile covering a wind range from 8-25+ knots and all the corresponding water states. Given your location and body type it seems like Formula is a no brainer.
But having that said: do you want to own/ sail 10-12 meter sails? Does your beach allow you to clear a 70cm fin and get a waterstart off without getting rolled by shorebreak (as bred2shred noted)?
A wide slalom setup could be an option with a board around 80-85cm wide and a ~9.5 meter rig. But realistically at 240 lbs that isn't going to get going in 8-10mph. For the sail you could get something like a Retro which will have much more power than a race sail, but will still be plenty fast. With this setup the fin would be closer to 50cm.
We are close in size (I am 1" shorter and 15 pounds lighter), and I sail both Formula and slalom. I have a very good 85cm slalom board and it is very clear cut that relative to the slalom board, a Formula board is smoother and easier to control throughout the same range of conditions. The slalom is faster to accelerate, clearly has more top speed, and jibes unbelievably easily. Your experience may differ.
Hadn't thought about that 70cm fin, that will definitely make it difficult to get out in any beach break at all. I guess a formula board may not be in my future unless i only use it in the bays.
I just picked up a used Maui Super Freak 8.0 and will try that next on my SUP (Starboard Avanti 11'2" x 36" x 230 l). It's a huge board but I hope a good training board to help me build skills.
If you do go out in shore break on FW, wait till you have a gust and a small wave set, run like hell until you're deep enough, then waterstart or uphaul (whichever is quickest) as fast as you can and go. Use a fin you don't care about scratching a bit. Coming back, try to pick a small wave cycle (which is really hard from the back) then at the last moment turn the board backwards and sail in fin first - it's not that hard on a fw board. Jump off grab boom and footstrap and run like hell again up the beach-backwards most likely.
The trick, though, more than the board and fin is to not let a big sail touch down and fill on the way in, it's so easy to break battens once you do- I broke a lot of of 'em.
Don't overlook the AHD SeaLion. They're designed for sailing (and paddling) on waves in light air. Google up some SeaLion videos and see how well they suit your venue and objectives.


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Frank Madrid
"Engage with Australia, try to fit in, without losing your identity"
Country of Origin: Venezuela.
State of Residency: NSW. Favourite place in Australia: Mullumbimby & Byron Bay. Upon arrival: Surprised by how Australia is much more than sand, sun, and surf. Photo by Will Perez Ronderos
By Trini Abascal
Frank Madrid is an active audience developer for Latin American cultural content in Australia and Australian culture in the Americas. He pioneered the introduction of Latin American artists into Australia. He has been recognised for his efforts to develop closer ties between Australia and Latin America and for highlighting Latin Culture in Australia. He is the CEO of talent and production house FAMA. Frank has worked on radio, TV, film, and directed festivals in Australia, Venezuela and the US. He is currently running as a candidate for the Australian Senate for the ACT representing the Arts Party.
Frank with Fernanda Takai, the Brazilian Singer of Pato Fu. Photo by Sebastian Giunta
I arrived in Australia in 1993. I was seriously besotted by an Australian (and still am!). I thought I had a fairly good understanding of the Anglo world having spent time in the US, Canada and the UK. Upon arriving here, I felt that Australia was the country of the future. It was at the forefront in many areas: Indigenous, women and gay rights, multiculturalism, the arts and the environment. I truly believed that there was no country as exciting as Australia. This faraway place captured my soul. When I arrived, I was fluent in English and I migrated with an Australian partner - by consequence connected into an existing network of family and friends. However, my migration journey meant starting from scratch, as when you work in the arts, you are only as good as your last show. Local experience is vital. I left Venezuela as an established arts administrator working for an international organisation. I was arrogantly and somehow naively convinced that breaking into the Australian arts circle and being noticed was going to be very easy. I had no idea that Latin America was not on anybody's radar. There was a small Latin night scene and very few visiting acts. If you wanted to see a Latin band you had to bring it yourself. Eventually, I did.
Frank with Kevin Johansen (an Argentinian-American musician). Photo by Sebastian Giunta
Speaking other languages helped me to get a job as international flight attendant with the Australian airline QANTAS. This allowed me to have a decent income, travel around the world, and most importantly have contact with many Australians. Through this, I better understood the country's idiosyncrasy. In 2000, I quit my job to follow my heart. Because of the Sydney Olympic Games there were many opportunities in cultural engagement. While volunteering for the Olympic Arts Festival, Dr Justin Macdonell (an Australian colleague from my time programming festivals in Venezuela) offered me a permanent job as producer with the Australia Latin America Foundation. Justin, a pioneer in developing Latin America as a market for Australian artists, became my mentor and I learned a lot from him. I was soon promoted to associate producer. After delivering many great projects with the Foundation, Justin moved to the USA. The Foundation was put on hold and I started working on different independent projects in the USA, Venezuela and Brazil.
In 2004, I decided to come back to Australia as I felt there was still work to be done in terms of showcasing Latin culture to Australians. So, I started my own company FAMA. I also completed postgraduate Marketing studies at the University of Canberra and later a Master of Arts Management and Policies at the Australian Institute of Music at the Sydney Opera House. After presenting radio with SBS, working in film and even playing a role on the TV show The Wiggles, I now manage a catalogue of extraordinary Australian artists presenting them at key platforms in Latin America, in a wide range of genres including: cabaret, variety, puppetry, music, theatre and contemporary dance. I have also presented Latin American artists such as Andrea Echeverri, Fernanda Takai, Los Amigos Invisibles, Desorden Publico, Orquesta La 33, and the Cuban National Ballet to Australian audiences at almost every major festival in the country. It has been a busy, hectic and at times, frustrating ride. But looking back, I am glad I did not give up the dream to pursue a career in the Arts in Australia. The rewards have been plenty and many, including becoming a recognised voice in the Australian cultural sphere. I am now about to embark upon the biggest challenge: a political career running for the Senate as candidate for the Arts Party to fight for appropriate funding to secure access to arts and culture for all Australians.
Adjusting - I had to get my head around Australia and its people, its values and how compatible they were with my own. Being away from my family was, without a doubt, the toughest test. My friends became my "chosen family" and then, thankfully, some of my siblings moved here. I seriously believe that the support of my partner and family, and having a strong sense of identity, of who I was and what I had to offer, helped me achieve my goals.
Rejection – When knocking at doors I soon realised I was going to have to develop very thick skin and learn to deal with rejection. The arts industry networks are as tight-knit here as they are anywhere in the world. Something I kept in mind was my mother's favourite motto "Pa tras ni pa coger impulso" (never go backwards, not even to gain momentum).
Frank with his trademark smile. Photo by Will Perez Ronderos
Decision making - I feel that we Latinos are more emotional when it comes to making decisions, regardless of what data or budget projections show. We often go with our intuition. My Australian colleagues want to see results on paper, numbers on spreadsheets. Trying to find a balance between the two approaches is challenging but my instinct still plays a key role to make decisions.
Identity - Australia, although it has the world's oldest living culture, is considered as a relatively young country. So, Australians are still defining their identity, which often explains the country's fears and insecurities. Latin Americans have a robust sense of identity that perhaps comes from being around for a few more centuries than Australians. Both my countries, Venezuela and Australia, have been recipients of migrants, so I am aware of the many benefits of the diversity that comes with multiculturalism.
Frank with his loyal dog, Simon
Attitudes - Australians are polite, reserved and punctual. Whereas, Latinos tend to be too direct, we say what we feel; and arguably have a more 'fluid' concept of time. After living in an Australian-Venezuelan household for 25 years I can tell you we have managed to magically make it work.
Piece of Advice
Be prepared - Anyone considering moving to Australia should disregard the many myths that surround migrating Down Under. It is a land of opportunities, but as any advanced economy, it is a very competitive environment. Qualifications and experience together with a very strong command of English are important. Building and nourishing networks and connections is paramount to succeed.
Try to fit in - Determination to engage with Australia, to fit in, without losing your identity is important. In fact, the more confident you are about who you are the easier it is to fit in.
Reinvent yourself - Australia offers an opportunity for reinvention, so use it. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas, this country offers you the ideal environment where those dreams can turn into reality. It is not easy! But, if you have the energy and enthusiasm to overcome challenges; and if you can still laugh when the situation becomes difficult, even better.
In the next few years...
Frank wants to continue deepening the cultural exchange with Latin America. He is also turning his attention to politics to highlight the need for a more diverse representation around decision making in all spheres of the Australian public life. He is interested in delivering opportunities for all Australians to enjoy the many benefits of the Arts. If you wish to contact Frank email us at latinstoriesaustralia@gmail.com
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Santa Engrácia é uma parte da cidade e antiga freguesia portuguesa do município de Lisboa, com 0,55 km² de área e 5 249 habitantes (2011). Densidade: 9 543,6 hab/km².

Como consequência de uma reorganização administrativa, oficializada a 8 de novembro de 2012 e que entrou em vigor após as eleições autárquicas de 2013, foi determinada a extinção da freguesia, passando o seu território integralmente para a freguesia de São Vicente.

População
★ No censo de 1864 pertencia ao Bairro de Alfama. Nos censos de 1920 a 1950 aparece designada por Monte Pedral. Os seus limites foram fixados pelo decreto-lei nº 42.142, de 07/02/1959
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| align="center" |	 1960
| align="center" |	 1970
| align="center" |	 1981
| align="center" |	 1991
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Grupos etários em 2001 e 2011
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História
A freguesia foi criada em 1569 por desanexação da freguesia de Santo Estêvão de Alfama. Datam assim do século XVI, as primeiras referências à freguesia (então denominadas de paróquias) de Santa Engrácia, que se estendia entre os Olivais e Santo Estêvão, era nessa altura uma Zona Rural, pois era excluída da malha urbana pela cerca Fernandina, a freguesia estava no entanto, localizada perto da grande muralha e de uma das suas mais importantes entradas, a porta de Santa Cruz. O nome da nova freguesia pretendia homenagear Santa Engrácia de Saragoça, virgem mártir católica do século III, sendo que a Infanta D. Maria, filha do Rei D. Manuel I, mandou ali construir a igreja para a nova paróquia, para recolher um relicário da dita mártir. Mais tarde, esse local vê nascer a atual Igreja de Santa Engrácia, após uma grave tempestade que destruiu quase por completo a anterior, e hoje possui a classificação de Panteão Nacional.

Assim se manteve até ao século XVIII, sendo nessa altura a freguesia mais oriental e extra-muros da cidade de Lisboa e de grande extensão, contribuindo para isso a expansão da cidade para Oriente devido ao aumento populacional e onde se fixaram várias Quintas e Palácios Senhoriais. Datam de oitocentos, dois dos conjuntos religiosos mais importantes, a Igreja Paroquial de Santa Engrácia (conhecida como Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Porciúncula) e o Convento dos Barbadinhos (mais tarde transformado em zona habitacional).

No século seguinte, uma reforma administrativa encurta o seu território, sendo que o Panteão Nacional que até então se localizava no seu território, deixa de o integrar para passar para a área administrada pela freguesia de São Vicente de Fora.

No inicio do século XX até meados deste, Santa Engrácia era uma das zonas mais populosas da cidade de Lisboa, tendo em conta que o seu território já só detinha os cerca de 57 hectares actuais, território que foi perdendo por via das sucessivas reorganizações administrativas. Assim nesta se instalaram muitos migrantes que procuravam melhores condições de vida e emprego, sobretudo, nas indústrias situadas à beira-rio, sendo que mais tarde a instalação do terminal portuário e ferroviário de Santa Apolónia atraíram igualmente muita gente oriunda de várias zonas do país.

Sem outra razão que a de nela ter fixado residência o Barão de Monte Pedral, o nome da freguesia é alterado, a 1 de maio de 1913, para Monte Pedral, tendo, a 24 de março de 1952, retomado a sua designação original.

Com encerramento progressivo das empresas industriais e o consequente desaparecimento de postos de trabalho, a situação de ser uma das freguesias mais populosas de Lisboa, foi-se alterando, os prédios foram-se degradando, permanecendo desabitados, sem que surgissem novas habitações, enquanto as que se arrendam apresentam valores de arrendamento e venda difíceis de suportar pela população mais jovem, fenómeno extensível a toda a Lisboa, acresce ainda a falta de estacionamento automóvel, assim os habitantes que permaneceram são na sua grande maioria idosos e os prédios não devolutos ou degradados ocupados por escritórios.

Património
 Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Porciúncula, do Convento dos Barbadinhos ou Igreja do Convento dos Barbadinhos
 Palácio Palha (conjunto) ou Palácio Van Zeller ou Palácio Pancas
 Palácio Veloso Rebelo Palhares
 Estação Elevatória dos Barbadinhos ou Museu da Água
 Estação Ferroviária de Lisboa-Santa Apolónia, antigo Convento de Santa Apolónia

Arruamentos
A freguesia de Santa Engrácia continha 37 arruamentos. Eram eles:

Existem ainda 4 arruamentos reconhecidos pela Câmara, mas não geridos directamente por esta:
 Pátio da Ilha das Cobras (Calçada dos Barbadinhos, 110A)
 Pátio do Daniel (Calçada dos Barbadinhos, 160)
 Rua Cintura do Porto de Lisboa
 Vila Macieira (Calçada dos Barbadinhos, 140-A a 140-D)

Ligações externas

Santa Engrácia
São Vicente (Lisboa)
Antigas freguesias de Lisboa

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