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Q: Run iMacros in Firefox from within PHP I have iMacros for Firefox and I am trying to automate iMacros execution using PHP.
My problem is that I do not know how to catch the iMacros return code and response once it is finished. This is because currently I run the macros this way and the response (if any) will belong to firefox.
exec('"C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" imacros://run/?m=1.iim');

Any ideas on how to catch the response!?

A: Try with converting to batch file runwithlog.bat
@echo off
set logfile=C:\project\imacros.log
echo execute imacros.bat at %date% %time% >> %logfile%
imacros.bat -options oas >> %logfile%

with content of imacros.bat is
start "Firefox" "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" imacros://run/?m=1.iim

then your php code :
<?php
exec('c:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe /c START C:\project\runwithlog.bat');
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but the scenario only give you logs of when it's execute and running
or
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RIM gets in the game with app store launch
Takes on Apple and Nokia with launch of online software store for BlackBerry users
In a bid to stay competitive in the smartphone market, Research In Motion (RIM) has followed in the footsteps of Apple and Nokia to launch an online application store for BlackBerry users.
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"The BlackBerry platform provides a truly unparalleled mobile experience for millions of people and we are thrilled today to enhance that experience with a new app store that helps connect consumers with developers and carriers," said Mike Lazaridis, president and co-CEO.
While application store ventures for both Apple's iPhone and Nokia's Ovi offer developers 70% of the revenue from each piece of software, RIM plans to offer a generous 80%.
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Sharing the accessibility information of points of interest using apps and crowd sourcing
Bmaps app
Mirairo Inc.
In 2016 Mirairo launched a smartphone application with a screen reader function for collecting and sharing information on the accessibility of points of interest for persons with diverse needs including persons with disabilities, older persons, and tourists. In less than a year some 67,000 locations were uploaded.
Based on Google Maps, Android, and IOS, Bmaps can be used in any country in the world.
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"With Bmaps, I can check the number of steps and the overall accessibility of facilities beforehand. The reviews by other users make me feel assured and encouraged to go out." Mr. Issei Kizu, a Bmaps user
Mirairo Inc. is a private Japanese company based in Osaka that has developed Bmaps, a smartphone application with a screen reader function that collects and shares information on the accessibility of Japanese points of interest through crowd-sourced uploads. In less than year some 67,000 locations have been uploaded.
Persons with disabilities often face difficulties in finding information on the accessibility features of facilities (restaurants, shops, public facilities, etc.), which is crucial for their mobility and comfort.
Mirairo works in the field of universal design and accessibility, and in 2016 it launched a smartphone application with a screen reader function for collecting and sharing information on the accessibility of points of interest for persons with diverse needs including persons with disabilities, older persons, and tourists. It is the first smartphone application in Japan that includes accessibility information for a range of users. Bmaps can be downloaded for free on both Android and Apple and is available in Japanese, Spanish, and English. It offers a range of information, including an overall assessment of a location, height and number of steps, floor flatness, toilets, acceptance of service dogs, and more. Users of the application can rank the locations and upload pictures, encouraging the establishments to increase their rating by improving accessibility. The app also includes a city competition feature whereby users can see which cities have more spots with accessibility information, thereby encouraging local governments to improve accessibility themselves. Since April 2016 over 67,000 locations, mainly in Japan, have been uploaded by more than 4,600 users.
Bmaps has been rolled-out in cities across Japan; and since it is based on Google Maps, it can be used anywhere in the world. Spots have been logged in China, Korea, India, Thailand, Vietnam, France the UK and the US. Prior to the United Nations Habitat III Conference held in Quito, Ecuador, in October 2016, accessibility information on 1,377 locations in Ecuador was collected on the app and was featured as part of a conference presentation. Even more recently, the Cabinet Office of the Japanese Government has selected Bmaps as one of the trial projects to be tested in preparation for the 2020 Olympics/Paralympics in Tokyo. Bmaps is supported financially by a grant from the Nippon Foundation, a Japan-based philanthropic organization that focuses on education, social welfare, and public health in over 100 countries. To increase sustainability of the application, Mirairo is working with private companies to gain sponsorship of the app.
THE STORY OF ISSEI KIZU, BMAPS USER
"Bmaps has enabled me to be out and about with peace of mind."
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Friendly staff and great events.
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It's lovely to see so many activities being organised.
Everything! very proud to work here.
The general atmosphere, the deck chairs and watching sports in the Summer. It's got a great atmosphere.
Great selection of pop-up food vendors during the summer.
Zipwire for sure, thank you for letting me take part, I loved it!
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I have really loved the afterwork Art class run by Nelson - and have enrolled in two courses. I also enjoy walking around the lake on a sunny day.
Love the lights around the lake and common areas.
Daily ambiance of the park and regular diverse activities.
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Even if you're walking around by yourself, you don't feel alone.
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The quality and presentation of site provides a campus type atmosphere.
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Love the seats in the summer, making it a relaxing place during lunch breaks.
The best thing for me are the sports events! Would be great if there could be some sports events even in autumn and (weather allowing) winter.
I love the location, plus the park is very bicycle friendly.
Big Screen Wimbledon was fun - great to have the amazing food trucks about. The Barclays mortgage and account advise was really useful.
Lovely working environment, naturally lit buildings, great outside area to chill out, events to keep busy, care for the environment and sustainability.
My lunch breaks with the ducks by the pond.
Zip line is amazing! Best day was Alice in Wonderland themed day. I have a lot of jealous friends when I tell them what I get up to on my lunch hours.
The funfair when it was here and the film screenings. Dee, the reflexologist is worth every penny.
Learning the guitar and getting meeting others in the lessons.
Love the events such as zip wire, I also like the new street food vans that are guests each week - these are indeed a very welcome addition.
There is always something going on. Whether its taking part or just watching at lunch/after work, as a group or individually.
The park is always kept really well, the landscaping is done perfectly. It is always a lovely sight when I arrive in the morning and I go for a walk on my lunch break.
Gochisou is amazing ! The events programme is great - really varied.
I like the workshops and the events.
Mug decoration - loved it & my colleague still tends a plant he was given - and it brightens up our desks!
I love my daily walks around the perimeter.


*Japan's baseball players' union has hit out at the decision of the Central League to start its season on schedule on March 25 while the country continues to battle the aftermath of last week's earthquake.
*Twenty appearances, 10 goals, two red cards and nine yellow cards into his Manchester City career, Mario Balotelli is testing coach Roberto Mancini's patience to the full.
So much so that despite his side struggling to score goals and an important Premier league game at Chelsea looming on Sunday, Mancini looks unlikely to risk the 20-year-old firecracker at Stamford Bridge.
"I don't think he will be in the squad," Mancini said after Thursday's Europa League exit against Dynamo Kiev -- a match overshadowed by Balotelli's "karate kid" impersonation on Kiev's Foran Popov for which he was sent off in the 36th minute.
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*Real Madrid have awarded an honorary membership to World Cup winning coach Vicente del Bosque, eight years after he was unceremoniously dumped by the Spanish club.
Del Bosque won the Champions League twice and delivered two La Liga titles after taking over as coach midway through the 1999-2000 season yet despite that glittering record the club decided to dispense with his services in 2003.
Florentino Perez, who was club president at the time, returned for a second spell in 2009 and he presided over the board meeting where Del Bosque was selected for the highest distinction Real can offer.
*Doping is the most serious threat to the integrity of next year's London Olympic Games, British Minister for Sport and the Olympics Hugh Robertson said on Thursday.
Speaking on the second and final day of an anti-doping conference organised by the World Sports Law Report at Twickenham rugby stadium, Robertson said corruption and doping were the biggest problems facing modern sport.


Private lenders often fill the gap between businesses and banks. There is the very large segment of small businesses that are stuck in the middle, who don't qualify for bank loans and yet require financing. Private lenders fill this gap providing many of them with the much required business cash advance in the USA.
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Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. operates as an investment holding company, which through its subsidiaries engages in ports and related services, property and hotels, retail, infrastructure, energy and telecommunications. It operates through the following segments: Ports & Related Services, Property & Hotels, Retail, Energy, Infrastructure, Telecommunications, and Finance & Investments. The Ports and Related Services segment deals with the investment, development and operation of ports. It also engages in mid-stream operations, river
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The Croydon store will help to serve garages and suppliers in the South East and Greater London areas within its 4,500 sq ft facility, housing 12 staff, two delivery vans and four motorcycles. William Barrett has been hired as Branch Manager who also possesses over 20 years of experience in the aftermarket.
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local pp_sunbeams_sunsize = CreateClientConVar( "pp_sunbeams_sunsize", "0.075", true, false )

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	local sun = util.GetSunInfo()

	if ( !sun ) then return end
	if ( sun.obstruction == 0 ) then return end

	local sunpos = EyePos() + sun.direction * 4096
	local scrpos = sunpos:ToScreen()

	local dot = ( sun.direction:Dot( EyeVector() ) - 0.8 ) * 5
	if ( dot <= 0 ) then return end

	DrawSunbeams( pp_sunbeams_darken:GetFloat(), pp_sunbeams_multiply:GetFloat() * dot * sun.obstruction, pp_sunbeams_sunsize:GetFloat(), scrpos.x / ScrW(), scrpos.y / ScrH() )

end )

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	icon = "gui/postprocess/sunrays.png",
	convar = "pp_sunbeams",
	category = "#shaders_pp",

	cpanel = function( CPanel )

		CPanel:AddControl( "Header", { Description = "#sunbeams_pp.desc" } )
		CPanel:AddControl( "CheckBox", { Label = "#sunbeams_pp.enable", Command = "pp_sunbeams" } )

		local params = { Options = {}, CVars = {}, MenuButton = "1", Folder = "sunbeams" }
		params.Options[ "#preset.default" ] = { pp_sunbeams = "0", pp_sunbeams_darken = "0.95", pp_sunbeams_multiply = "1", pp_sunbeams_sunsize = "0.075" }
		params.CVars = table.GetKeys( params.Options[ "#preset.default" ] )
		CPanel:AddControl( "ComboBox", params )

		CPanel:AddControl( "Slider", { Label = "#sunbeams_pp.multiply", Command = "pp_sunbeams_multiply", Type = "Float", Min = "0", Max = "1" } )
		CPanel:AddControl( "Slider", { Label = "#sunbeams_pp.darken", Command = "pp_sunbeams_darken", Type = "Float", Min = "0", Max = "1" } )
		CPanel:AddControl( "Slider", { Label = "#sunbeams_pp.size", Command = "pp_sunbeams_sunsize", Type = "Float", Min = "0.01", Max = "0.25" } )

	end

} )

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Whether it's a plate of cheesy Italian fries or a bowl of yummy hot and sour soup, we can all agree that food is one of the best things that ever happened to us. But there is a limit to our appreciation for it, but many of us often don't seem to care. Binging on food is right there in our top 5 favorite pastimes, after all. We eat when we're sad, we eat when we are happy, and we eat when we are also bored. Are you tired mindlessly eating anything that presents itself in front of you and looking for ways to cut down on your countless snack breaks? You've come to the right place.
One of the common reasons why we resort to binge eating arises out of boredom. Remember that time you finished a large bag of Lay's and have little recollection of the events that led to it? Yep. It's important to keep yourself busy and stay away from junk food as much as possible.
The size of your first bite determines the rest of your meal. So, make sure to take in small portions at a time, as opposed to stuffing your face with spoonfuls of Biriyani, no matter how delicious it may be. Take your time and enjoy your meal. This way you can minimize the likelihood of eating all at once and instantly regretting.
We've been so thoroughly taught not to waste food that we abide by this rule and try our best to avoid wastage. But sometimes, you have to understand it's better to give up and leave bits of food on your plate when you can no longer take in anymore bites. Compelling yourself to finish off the remains even when you are past your threshold won't do you any favors.
Before reaching for that nice big slice of blueberry pie, ask yourself the question: "Do I really want this right now or am I mindlessly going to eat again?" The best way to convince yourself to stop is to build up a strong resolve and a list down as many reasons as possible to not eat that slice, no matter how tempting it may be.
One of the best ways to avoid binge-eating is to make it as difficult as you can to access food. Lock up the food in your cupboards and make it harder to get to them. This works because we no longer bother with things when they're no longer readily available. Also, things that are out of sight will remain out of mind.
As mentioned above, we often end up eating even when there's no requirement for it, instantly regretting the decision when we experience stomach aches. So, make it a point to only eat when you're hungry and avoid excessive eating.
Eating only when you're hungry may seem okay, but what do you do when you have a huge appetite? Try incorporating healthy snacks into your meals, made mostly of vegetables like carrots, beans, beets, and broccoli. This way, you not only feel full by the end of the meal, you also reduce your intake of fatty food.
As we previously discussed, the tendency to eat something is stronger when it's right in front of us, regardless of our appetite. So, cutting down on your big servings can be helpful if you're trying to reduce the amount of food you eat.
Not paying attention is what causes us to binge mindlessly, often having no clue of how much quantity we've consumed – and that does little to deter us from stopping. So, be aware of what you're eating, for instance, munching on chips and dip while watching a movie with your buddies. Knowing how much you eat can help prevent you from continuing further. Avoid being distracted.
As the amount of food and drinks being served depends on the size of your plates and glasses, make sure to use smaller dishes to reduce your portions and consequent consumption. This may sound doubtful, but can actually help.
Studies show that we tend to consume a lot more food when we're in the company of others in restaurants and hotels, probably arising from the fact that we pay little attention to details when we're engaged in conversations or distracted.
When we don't keep a count of how many glasses of wine we've had or how many mini rolls of sushi we've eaten, it gets hard to set a limit to our food consumption. From a psychological point of view, keeping all the glasses or plates we've eaten from in front of us helps establish how much food we've consumed exactly and helps us to stop from eating further.


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Turkey's Dilemma: I got 99 problems, but I used to have "Zero Problems"
For the past ten years, one of the central features in Turkey's foreign policy is the "zero problems with neighbors" approach. The no problems with neighbors policy was established for the purpose of promoting stability and providing an environment for a more prosperous Turkey. In the past, Ankara stood on the side lines when it came to its neighbor's domestic affairs and instead, focused on nurturing relations and building business relations. Dr. Helin Sari Ertem, a lecturer at Sehir University stated, "The government's goal is to rank among the top 10 world economies; Economy was the driving force of the New Turkey."
Ankara played as a mediator in the region, facilitating talks with perennial foes Israel and Syria, "Ankara wanted to maintain a balanced relationship within the regions," Dr. Helin Sari Ertem added.
Turkey's no problems with neighbors was apparent when it ignored Libya's former President Muammar Gaddafi's human rights violations, and criticized the West for getting involved. Turkey was focused on maintaining stability, "As long as there is stability in the region, Turkey can strengthen its relations with neighboring governments,"Dr. Mehmet Ugur Ekinic, an expert on Turkey's foreign policy at SETA explained.
However, in the wake of the Arab Springs, Turkey's zero problem policy took a turn. Dr. Mehmet Ugur Ekinic adds, "The Arab spring was an opportunity for the region to foster a more democratic environment. However, the results put Turkey into a new position within regional politics". Turkey struggled to keep the stability and export its democratic system to its neighbors. The turbulent geopolitical situation forced Turkey out of its zero problems with neighbor's policy. Dr. Helin Sari Ertem adds, "Regional challenges arose post Arab Spring, Syrian crisis, Daish threat (ISIS), and the continuing stalemate with the PKK (The Kurdish nationalist organization."
By far, the most central piece in Turkey's departure from the zero problems policy has been the Syrian crisis. Ankara worked on building alliances with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, however, following the regimes use of indiscriminate violence against his citizens, Turkey could no longer stand on the sidelines. Dr. Mehmet Ugur Ekinic explained, "Immediate threats caused Turkey to take a side in certain issues, as a result cannot be a wholly impartial medication in certain conflicts."
Furthermore, "The Turkish government presented a model of Islamic democracy. However, the situation in both Syria and Iraq has heightened questions of regional security and the future transition. As the civil war progresses in Syria, it creates security risks and heightened cultural complications for Turkey," Dr. Mehmet Ugur Ekinic explained.
By lending support to Assad oppositional groups, Turkey reiterated its position in the region, but destroyed its relations with the Assad regime. By taking that stand, Turkey completely abandoned its zero problems approach, and became a major player in the Syrian conflict.
Turkey hoped to maintain its "no problems with neighbors" approach, however, its policy was no longer feasible in a region facing violence and instability. Turkey had to reposition its place in the region, take a lead, and abandon its neutral stand. "Turkey was caught between idealism and realpolitik," said Dr. Helin Sari Ertem. Despite wanting to take a moral stance in Syria, Turkey still has to keep its realpolitik stand of its economic relation with Iran.
It is still early to decide if Turkey's new approach towards the region is a success or a failure. Judging by proximity to its neighbors, it may become problematic in the future if all ties with its neighbors deteriorate. Turkey may find itself refocusing its efforts towards the European Union again. However, as an Islamic democracy, Turkey can't afford sitting by the sidelines and ignoring the human rights violations occurring across the border. Turkey must set and lead by example.
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The Audi allroad quattro began in 1999 as a semi-offroad version of the Audi A6 Avant (station wagon). Since 2009, Audi has also offered the "Audi A4 allroad quattro", based on the mainstream Audi A4 Avant (wagon). Audi accordingly retitled subsequent generations of the larger allroad, as released in 2006 and 2012, as "Audi A6 allroad quattro".

The main differences between the allroad and the base model are a wider track (accommodated by plastic wheel arch extensions), higher ground clearance, and adjustable air suspension.

Although the owners manual in the US states the vehicle may take a class I or class II trailer hitch, Audi no longer sells these in North America and aftermarket versions lower the ground clearance by two inches and involves cutting into the bumper, which the Audi hitch sold in Europe does not.

A4 allroad quattro (2009–present)

A6 allroad quattro (1999–present)

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By Susan Roberts With Contributions by Emily Evans-Miller and Daniel Wheatley Here at Mascot, we know children's books. From our first book, Hello Hokie Bird! to our runaway hit, Bo: Commander in Leash, to the hundreds of diverse projects we've brought to life for our authors, we know what makes these unique projects succeed. While all of our production editors are experienced in the genre, PE Susan Roberts is our in-house expert on all things children's books. We asked for her best writing advice and she had some great wisdom to share.
Read in the genre! One of the best ways to get familiar with writing any genre of book is to read as widely as possible. Read the classics, but also be sure that you sample some of the latest titles in your genre too–it's a great way to stay up-to-date on trends and see what publishing houses are picking up. To get you started, here are some of our non-Mascot Books favorites: Hug Machine by Scott Campbell, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, and Squids Will Be Squids by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.
Do not sacrifice your story for rhyme. Rhyme is one of the most useful tools for helping children learn and is a common style in children's books, but it can become intrusive if not done well. Don't let your rhyme scheme determine your plot, and if your rhyme doesn't come naturally, don't be afraid to switch it up!
Don't patronize kids–they're more intuitive than you'd expect! Adult authors are often counseled to "trust the reader." The same applies for kids. They're perceptive and are more than capable of picking up on emotional takeaways and simple subplots. Don't over-explain or oversimplify.
Make use of your illustrations to tell your story. Can something you've explained in text be shown in illustration? If so, let your illustrations do the talking.
Length is important. Make sure the word count is appropriate for your audience. For picture books, we recommend staying around 1000-1,500 words. There are absolutely longer books out there, but it can be difficult for kids to focus for longer stories (and tough for parents at bedtime, too!).
Read your book aloud when you edit. This is a great way to check that both the flow of your story and the cadence of your language makes sense. Most children's books are read out loud, either by a parent or teacher or by the child themselves. You can use this strategy to identify run on sentences, awkward dialogue, and rhymes that don't quite fit.
Read your book to kids. Kids are honest about what they like and don't like, so they'll be your best (and probably toughest) critics. There's no better way to test if your book can hold a child's attention then by putting it in front of them.
Stay consistent. If you rhyme one page, rhyme the rest. If you are building a new world, make sure the rules of that universe are the same throughout the book. Continuity is another important teaching tool, and disruptions can throw the reader out of your story.
Be mindful of your vocabulary. It's okay to use big words and challenge your readers–it's part of how children learn–but be careful not to use words that are too far outside of your target reader's reading level.
Work with a strong editor. While first drafts often come together in solitude, revising should be a collaborative process. Seek advice from an editor you trust about what works and doesn't work. Make sure the person you're working with reads or has experience with children's books, and don't be afraid to seek advice from more than one person! Your story is your own, but these outside perspectives will help you shape your draft and create your best book.
If you've written a children's book, we want to hear your advice for new authors. Let us know on Facebook or Twitter by tagging us @Mascotbooks.


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Living with acne: New Skincare-routine!Leven met hormonale acne: Nieuwe routine!
My skin-problems seem to be a little under control at the moment. The hormonal acne is almost completely gone, but the occasional breakouts remain. These kinds of breakouts are easier to treat, so at this point keeping my skin away from breakouts is my major concern! My skincare-routine tries to keep blemished skin away! To… Read More Living with acne: New Skincare-routine!Leven met hormonale acne: Nieuwe routine!


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Q: How can I launch a windows application from a webpage? We have a company intranet and the powers that be think it would be nice to have a collection of icons/links representing the applications that most reps use (Outlook, Excel, few other apps).
The idea would be that if the application is installed, clicking the link/icon would launch the application on the client machine.
Anyone ever had a requirement like that and been successful implementing it?
Wanted to reach out to everyone before I go back and say no. Thanks in advance for any replies.

A: Make each button be a link to download a company template file for the given application. For example, the "Excel" button would download and the user should be prompted to open it with Excel.
For instance, try clicking one of the links here:
http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&q=template+filetype:xls
Linking to static files on the web server should be sufficient, so long as your server sends the correct MIME-Type or Content-Type.

A: You will probably have to adjust browsers' security settings to allow them to follow the links, but you should be able to use URLs of the form file:///C:\\Program Files\\Notepad.exe  (You might prefer to use normal slashes / instead, as you don't have to watch out for how many copies of \ are needed to get past quoted string interpretation in whatever you're using to design the web page(s).

A: Using IE on a local intranet we have implemented this in an ActiveX control.  Josh Pearce's solution works for those types of apps with MIME types, but not all apps you may wish to open would work this way.


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A GFF Elite League 2019 foi a 18ª edição do Campeonato Guianense de Futebol e a 4ª no atual formato de liga.

O torneio iniciou-se em março de 2019, com a partida entre o vice-campeão da temporada anterior Guyana Defence Force e o novato Police FC. Diferentemente das últimas temporadas, que seguiram o calendário europeu, o torneio foi, desta vez, realizado inteiro em um único ano.

O vencedor foi a equipe do Fruta Conquerors, que conquistou o título com duas rodadas de antecedência, tornando-se bicampeão e classificando-se para o Caribbean Club Shield (Campeonato de Clubes do Caribe) de 2020.

Times na Temporada 2019
Nesta temporada, participaram 10 equipes - mesmo número da época anterior. Entre elas, houve dois novos times, em substituição aos rebaixados de 2018, além dos oito primeiros colocados do último campeonato. A tradicional equipe do Santos Football Club (Georgetown) participou pela primeira vez da GFF Elite League, após sua última participação em 2013-14, na então chamada Premier League.

Sistema de Disputa
As dez equipes jogaram entre si em sistema de turno único. O campeão foi aquele que somou mais pontos ao final da temporada. Este ano, não houve rebaixamento.

O turno único começou em 15 de março e se estendeu até o final de maio, pouco antes do início da Copa Ouro da CONCACAF de 2019.

Classificação Final

Premiação

Ver também
Copa da Guiana de Futebol de 2019

Ligações externas
GFF no Facebook - em inglês

Campeonato Guianense de Futebol


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"Be More Productive": Marx, Foucault, Macherey
Crappy image of a Foucault Loves Marx T-Shirt
"La nécessité dans la liberté : c'est la grande invention du capitalisme." Pierre Macherey
The good folks at Viewpoint have published a (new) translation of Michel Foucault's "Les Mailles du Pouvoir." This was originally a lecture that Foucault gave in Salvador, Brazil. It was published in Dits et Écrits, but was not included in the truncated Essential Works of Michel Foucault, a collection which is less an abridged version of the comprehensive French collection than it is a repackaging of Foucault's already published works. Unfortunately, "Essential" is less a descriptive term than it is a performative one, and this collection will probably be the official word on Foucault's writing. Which is too bad, the "Mesh of Power" (to use the name of the translation) is one of those texts that, to borrow a phrase from Foucault, would have saved many of us a lot of time. By "us" I mean those that were interested in the relation between Marx and Foucault.
This text offers three paragraphs in which Foucault presents his understanding of power in Marx. I cite them here at length (Foucault is making a reference here to the second volume of Capital. However, he does not mean Volume Two, but the edition published by Editions Sociales in France which divides Volume One into two books. The second book comprises Sections, 4, 5, and 6 of Volume One of Capital, the sections on the production of relative and absolute surplus value.)
"First, what we may find in the second volume of Capital is that one power does not exist, but many powers. Powers, this means forms of domination, forms of subjugation that function locally, for example in the workshop, in the army, on a slave plantation or where there are subservient relations. These are all local and regional forms of power, which have their own mode of functioning, their own procedure and technique. All these forms of power are heterogeneous. We may not, therefore, speak of power if we wish to construct an analysis of power, but we must speak of powers and attempt to localize them in their historic and geographic specificity..
Second, it appears that these powers cannot and must not simply be understood as the derivation, the consequence of some kind of overriding power that would be primary. The schema of the jurists, whether those of Grotius, Pufendorf, or Rousseau, amounts to saying: "In the beginning, there was no society, and then society appeared when a central point of sovereignty appeared to organize the social body, which then permitted a whole series of local and regional powers"; implicitly, Marx does not recognize this schema. He shows, on the contrary, how, starting from the initial and primitive existence of these small regions of power – like property, slavery, workshop, and also the army – little by little, the great State apparatuses were able to form. State unity is basically secondary in relation to these regional and specific powers; these latter come first.
Third, these specific regional powers have absolutely no ancient [primordial] function of prohibiting, preventing, saying "you must not." The original, essential and permanent function of these local and regional powers is, in reality, being producers of the efficiency and skill of the producers of a product. Marx, for example, has superb analyses of the problem of discipline in the army and workshops."
What Foucault presents, in broad schematic form, is an understanding of a theory of power in Marx that is something other than the mixture of economism (power is a possession) and essentialism (man is a laboring animal) that one generally finds in Foucault's dismissal of Marx. Marx's concept of power is multiple, and, most importantly, productive.
In an odd bit of synchronicity I learned of this translation at the same time that I discovered a recent essay by Pierre Macherey, "Le Sujet Productif" which deals with the former essay, and the larger Marx/Foucault relationship. Macherey asks the question what is it about these sections of Capital that interested Foucault? And how might these sections shed light on Foucault's broader engagement with Marx, specifically the passage about capitalism and biopower in the final chapter of The History of Sexuality.The point of intersection between Marx and Foucault is, as I have already suggested, production, the productive nature of power.
Foucault's classic formulation of this is his idea of discipline, which, as he famously argued, must "increase both the docility and utility of the elements of the system," simultaneously increasing productivity and decreasing resistance. Discipline must make workers, soldiers, and students more capable but less apt to rebel. Marx's formulation is different, passing through the disjunct relation of labor power sold as a commodity and its "use" in the apparatus of production. Foucault and Marx converge on this point, on this general problem of productive docility. One could focus on the differences between Marx and Foucault. Marx's fundamental distinction, between the formal equality of the labor contract, the sphere of circulation, and the material difference of the labor process, is largely absent from Foucault. Moreover, Marx focuses on separation, the separation from the means of production, while Foucault focuses on intensification of forces. Macherey seeks their points of convergence, a convergence framed in terms of the overlapping problem of making a subject productive and the productive nature of power. Macherey's interest in this productivity goes to the point of uncovering the latent biopower in Marx's concept of living labor.
"La notion de « travail vivant » accède alors à une nouvelle dimension. Le travail vivant, c'est le travail en tant qu'il est, non seulement producteur, mais productif, c'est-à-dire qu'il met en oeuvre une force de travail traitée comme une « force productive », qui produit de la valeur dans des conditions sur lesquelles il est possible d'intervenir en jouant sur les possibilités de transformation dont la vie, en raison de sa plasticité, de son adaptibilité, est créditée."
Thus it could be possible to say that what Macherey is ultimately interested in the intersection between Marx and Foucault's respective anthropology and ontology. The first word might seem scandalous with respect to Foucault, who sometimes used the very idea of an anthropology, a critique of an anthropology of labor, to distance himself from Marx. As Foucault writes in "Truth and Juridical Forms,"
"So I don't think we can simply accept the traditional Marxist analysis, which assumes that, labor being man's concrete essence, the capitalist system is what transforms labor into profit, into hyperprofit or surplus value. The fact is capitalism penetrates much more deeply into our existence. That system, as it was established in the nineteenth century, was obliged to elaborate a set of political techniques, techniques of power, by which man was tied to something like labor—a set of techniques by which people's bodies and time would become labor power and labor time so as to be effectively used and thereby transformed into hyper profit"
Anthropology in this context means both something very new and very old. It is an anthropology of mankind's capacity to be produced, to be transformed by power, a post-humanist anthropology. But this post-humanist anthropology takes us back to the oldest anthropology of all, to the idea of "second nature" which has been used since Aristotle to refer to the maleable aspect of humanity. (This idea of "second nature" is the subject of Bertrand Ogilvie's La Seconde nature du politique a book which Macherey provides the introduction for, and I plan to read soon). The productive nature of power, its capacity to transform subjectivity, has as its often unstated corollary an idea of a fundamentally transformable human nature, which transforms what is meant by nature.
All of this, the radically singular nature, the capacity to affect and be affected, might begin to sound like Spinoza, which could be expected. Macherey, however, is less interested in ontologizing Foucault or Marx than in demonstrating how the latter can historicize the former. The general Foucauldian problematic, the idea that power presupposes a certain degree of freedom, is revealed to be ultimately an element in the critique of capital, a component of the critical engagement with labor power, and not, as it has been proposed, an independent and opposed basis of analysis. The same is true of discipline, which can be understood as the problem of labor power generalized across society. Schools, prisons, and factories are under the general imperative to make their subjects both productive and docile.
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Sub-Internal Limiting Membrane Haemorrhage: A clinico-pathological study to guide the timing of surgical intervention.
Theodor Stappler, Rumana Hussain, George Pappas, Paul Hiscott, David Wong; Sub-Internal Limiting Membrane Haemorrhage: A clinico-pathological study to guide the timing of surgical intervention.. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2018;59(9):5258.
Purpose : Sub-internal limiting membrane (ILM) haemorrhage is a rare occurrence in a number of diseases such as Valsalva's retinopathy, Terson's Syndrome and ruptured macroaneurysms. It often leads to a sudden and profound central vision loss. Earlier reports from our group analysing intraoperative specimen identified the pathology and location of such haemorrhages to be a "haemo-dissection" between the ILM and the macular neuroretina rather than just pre-retinal or retrohyaloidal blood. No evidence base exists yet to guide surgical indication for such pathology.
Methods : Retrospective case series of patients who underwent vitrectomy at a single centre (St Paul's Eye Unit, Liverpool) with subsequent histological analysis of the removed internal limiting membrane. Due to varying referral patterns, two groups of patients emerged: emergency walk-ins to our centre and delayed referrals following observation by other units.
Results : Of the 15 patients in our study, 5 had Valsalva retinopathy, 5 had underlying Terson's syndrome and 5 had ruptured macroaneurysms. Quick surgical intervention was offered on presentation to the vitreoretinal unit to all patients whether they presented as emergency walk-ins or when referred after a period of observation.
Overall, 14/15 patients (1 lost to follow up) showed visual improvement with acuity of 0.43 logMAR after 3 months. However, post-operative vision improved to 0.11 logMAR (range -0.1-0.4) in the "Walk-in group" with quick intervention (<2 weeks) while it only improved to 0.88 logMAR (0.0-HM) in the "referral group" with delayed surgery.
Histological analysis using GFAP, cytokeratin 7, CD68pg and Prussian blue showed seven patients to have developed cellular proliferation on the retinal surface of the ILM and all came from patients undergoing delayed surgery >4 weeks following initial symptoms.In some patients, OCT showed long-term inner retinal layer hyper-reflectance, suggesting a permanent alteration of the whole retina.
Conclusions : Early surgical intervention for sub-ILM haemorrhage resulted in good final vision. Delayed surgery led to proliferative vitreoretinopathy-like pathology and persistent inner retinal changes that might limit full recovery of central vision.


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Leadership Credibility: 10 Qualities Every Employee Looks For in a Leader
A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
By Adam HeitzmanCo-founder, HigherVisibility@HigherVis
When it comes down to it, employees are evaluating and forming opinions about the leaders in their company just as much as employers are evaluating the employees. As great as the work may be, if there isn't a strong leader in place employees are going to leave to look for a better environment; thus hurting the business as a whole.
In short, there are certain qualities that leaders need to have if they want to attract and then retain talent, so it's important to recognize these qualities and work hard to create that strong sense of leadership businesses need in order to grow stronger.
Top 10 Qualities Employees Want to See in a Real Leader
Honesty and Integrity. By being open and honest you build a foundation of trust. Employees know that they can count on them because he/she is not going to have any hidden agenda when it comes to talking with you, clients, investors, the media, or whoever else might come in contact with the business. Never having to worry about what a leader is going to do shows great integrity and honesty, so this is one of the most important things a leader can do.
Communication. This idea piggybacks off of the last point. It's important to be honest and open, but communication takes things one-step further. It's important that a leader keeps employees in the loop and is ready and willing to talk about issues a department of individual is having. It's one thing to be honest, but it's another to go out of your way to communicate and make sure things are running smoothly without having to be prompted or asked.
Ability to Delegate. Employees want to be able to see that a leader is organized and can delegate different tasks correctly and efficiently. This helps show that a leader is in control, which again creates another layer of trust in that leader.
Respectful and Trusting. Being able to delegate is just one aspect of showing respect and trusting your employees. Employees want to know that they are making an important contribution to the company as a whole, and knowing that your leader trusts you by giving you tasks, respecting your space, and respecting the hard work that you do for the company. This is an overarching quality that employees like to see in a leader, meaning that a leader can show respect and creating that trustworthiness by exhibiting all of the qualities on this list! As the 10 Commandments of Leadership says, "thou shall not hold meetings without agendas."
Positive Attitude and Sense of Humor. When it comes down to it, work is going to be stressful and it's the leader's job to help keep things light and fun at the office. A leader can posses all of the qualities on this list, but if they don't have a positive attitude about it and aren't fun to be around, the office environment is going to get old.
Hard Working and Committed to the Job. This is another quality that cannot be missing if you want to be a great leader. Employees want to see that the leader works hard and isn't just delegating work all day and then sitting around taking it easy. After all, how can an employee be motivated to work hard and be committed to a company if the leader isn't doing the same?
Confidence. As a leader, you have to be the confident one. This helps show that someone is in control, which again helps build trust. It shows that the leader isn't afraid of anyone or anything that comes his/her way, and that's a comforting feeling.
Fair. The worst thing a leader can do is play favorites or create unfair situations in the office. It's important that a leader looks at all of the facts and listens to all ideas before jumping to a conclusion.
Flexibility and Understanding. Leaders are going to be the ones that employees have to talk with if something happens outside of the office or if something inside the office isn't getting done. As long as the employee has a valid reason for needing flexibility, it's important that they feel a leader is going to be fair and understanding. If not, it can be easy to feel suffocated by a job.
Influential and Inspiring. This last point is number 10 for a reason. If a leader can posses all of the qualities above, he/she is in a much better position to become inspiring to employees. Inspiration and influence can serve as the fuel that employees need to do well, so it's a win-win situation for the company as a whole. The more inspiring the leader, the better work you want to do as an employee looking up to someone.
In the end, it's important to remember that being a leader is hard a job. On top of the workload, exhibiting all of these characteristics can sometimes get to be too overwhelming. The key as an employee is to look for these qualities, but still show the same compassion and understanding that you want to see from a leader. Mistakes will happen, but if these qualities are in place at the core then business should run smoothly for everyone. When all else fails, just turn to some advice from Michael Scott and positivity is sure to follow.
Published on: Mar 24, 2015


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Journal of Pediatric Health Care
A Normal Ano-genital Exam: Sexual Abuse or Not?
Gail Hornor, RNC, MS, CPNP
J Pediatr Health Care. 2010;24(3):145-151.
Knowledge of Genital Anatomy
Normal Genital Anatomy
Pubertal Changes
Normal Anal Anatomy
Healing of Ano-genital Injuries
Implications for PNPs
There can be significant variation in hymenal configuration, making the hymen more difficult to recognize. The three most common hymenal configurations are: annular (hymenal tissue present from 12 to 12 o'clock) (Figure 2); crescentic (hymenal tissue absent from 11 to 1 o'clock) (Figure 3); or redundant (hymenal tissue that folds onto self; opening may be difficult to visualize) (Figure 4) (Berenson et al., 1992, Heger et al., 2002). Another normal variant for hymenal configuration is the septate hymen where bands of tissue bisect the orifice, creating two or more openings (Figure 5).
Annular hymen. This figure is available in color online at www.jpedhc.org.
Crescentic hymen. This figure is available in color online at www.jpedhc.org
Redundant hymen floated with normal saline solution. This figure is available in color online at www.jpedhc.org
Septate hymen. This figure is available in color online at www.jpedhc.org
The prepubertal hymenal edge may be smooth and delicate or have shallow notches (Figure 6) or bumps (Figure 7), which are variants of normal (Myhre, Berntzen, & Bratlid, 2003). Partial/shallow notches occur in 360 degrees of the hymenal rim (Heger, Ticson, Guerra, et al., 2002). Complete (extending entirely through the hymen) and deep (extending deep into the hymen but not entirely through the hymen) clefts or notches normally are found in the anterior rim, but complete/deep clefts normally do not occur in the posterior rim. To assist in defining the anterior versus posterior rim of the hymen, consider the patient lying in a supine position and think of the hymen as the face of a clock. The anterior rim is from 9 o'clock to 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock and the posterior rim is from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock. A deep cleft or notch in the posterior hymenal rim is an indeterminate finding of sexual abuse (Adams et al., 2007). A deep notch or cleft in the posterior hymenal rim may support a child's history of sexual abuse but, without a history of sexual abuse, the finding should be interpreted with caution. The PNP noting a deep notch/cleft in the posterior hymenal rim should strongly consider obtaining a second opinion examination by a skilled child sexual abuse examiner and consider reporting to Child Protective Services. A complete notch/cleft in the posterior hymenal rim is more accurately referred to as a transaction and is highly suspicious of sexual abuse and must be reported to Child Protective Services (Figure 8).
Prepubescent hymen with shallow notch at 7 to 8 o'clock. This figure is available in color online at www.jpedhc.org
Prepubescent hymen with bump at 6 o'clock. This figure is available in color online at www.jpedhc.org
Prepubescent hymen with complete cleft at 6 o'clock; 6-year-old gave no history of sexual abuse; vaginal culture positive for gonorrhea. This figure is available in color online at www.jpedhc.org
A complete notch/cleft in the posterior hymenal rim is more accurately referred to as a transaction and is highly suspicious of sexual abuse and must be reported to Child Protective Services.
Historically it was thought that the size of the hymenal orifice (vaginal opening) could be used as an indicator of sexual abuse; however, neither horizontal nor vertical hymenal orifice measurements have any relationship to sexual abuse (Berenson et al., 2002, Ingram et al., 2001). Narrowing of the posterior hymenal rim less than 1 mm also was thought to be suspicious for sexual abuse (Adams, Harper, Knudson, & Revilla, 1994). However, subsequent studies (Berenson et al., 2001, Heger et al., 2002) have found narrowing of the hymenal rim posteriorly to be difficult to measure accurately, and this narrowing can be found in more than 20% of girls who have not been sexually abused as well as those who have been sexually abused. (Figure 9).
Narrow hymen on prepubescent examination. This figure is available in color online at www.jpedhc.org
Take a moment to study the photo (Figure 1) and anatomic parts with the understanding that the prepubescent hymen is very sensitive to touch, and when touched even gently with a tiny applicator during examination the child will indicate discomfort. Consider a prepubescent girl who is giving a history of penile or digital penetration of the vagina. Note that the hymen is recessed and protected by the labia majora and minora. The labia must be penetrated in order to touch the hymen. Labial penetration does not cause discomfort to the child. It is possible for labial penetration to occur without full or even partial penetration of the hymen. If the child is not disclosing pain or discomfort with the sexual abuse, it is possible that labial penetration occurred without touching the hymen. If the child is disclosing pain/discomfort with the penetration yet denying any bleeding, a likely explanation is labial penetration with touching the hymen yet not penetrating the hymen. Note that the hymen is elastic and will stretch to allow penetration, or at least partial penetration, without evidence of trauma. It is impossible to determine whether the penetration was only through the labia or partially into the vagina without a videotaped event or a third-party witness (Adams et al., 1994).
J Pediatr Health Care. 2010;24(3):145-151. © 2010 Mosby, Inc.
Box 1. Infection control and safe injection practices recommended by the CDC to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
1. When inspecting the external female genitalia, it may be difficult to view the hymenal opening
2. Gently apply traction on the labia, pulling toward the examiner
3. Prepubertal hymen is very sensitive to touch; avoid touching with an applicator
4. If the hymenal opening cannot be visualized, flush the area with a small amount of water or saline solution, using a syringe or angiocatheter to float the hymen open
5. Begin examination with the patient in the supine frog-leg position; place the patient in the knee-chest position if visualization is inadequate in the supine position
6. The pubertal hymen may be palpated with a cotton applicator to aide in visualizing the hymen and the hymenal opening
Adapted from Hornor, 2007.
Gail Hornor, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Child and Family Advocacy, Columbus, OH.
Gail Hornor, RNC, MS, CPNP, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for Child and Family Advocacy, 655 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43205; e-mail: gail.hornor@nationwidechildrens.org.
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Future young entrepreneurs invited to SURGE Start-up Career Fair
Mohawk College will host a Start-Up Career Fair on January 20. The fair will be held in The Arnie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration for the SURGE Start-up Career Fair is open to Mohawk students and Hamilton based community members who want to learn how they can work in Hamilton's exciting entrepreneurship ecosystem. The companies attending are looking to hire for full-time and part-time positions, with paid, volunteer, internship and equity-based opportunities available. The Career Fair is organized by SURGE, Mohawk's Entrepreneurship Connection, an on-campus resource funded by the Ontario Centres of Excellence OCEA program. SURGE supports entrepreneurial activities at the college and in the community for youths aged 18-29.
By Andrea Johnson
Chris Buttenham knows what it is like to experience start-up success. His company, Tasytt, has the right product- a platform that gives teams one place to effectively and efficiently onboard their members- and the right support- he's based at The Forge, Hamilton's start-up accelerator.
All that is missing for him is the right people.
"Tasytt wants to tap into the surplus of ambitious students in the area who have benefited from very specialized programs," says Buttenham.
"Cities with a connected, supportive start-up culture produce more qualified start-ups, which means better jobs and more business in the region. And that starts with students — they need to be aware of opportunities and we need them to bring their energy and technical skills."
Tasytt is just one of the 32 start-up companies that will be recruiting at Mohawk College at the January 20 SURGE- Start-Up Career Fair. The companies attending are looking to hire for full-time and part-time positions, with paid, volunteer, internship and equity-based opportunities available.
The Career Fair is organized by SURGE, Mohawk's Entrepreneurship Connection, an on-campus resource funded by the Ontario Centres of Excellence OCEA program. SURGE supports entrepreneurial activities at the college and in the community for youths aged 18-29.
Partners on the Career Fair include The Forge, Innovation Factory, Spectrum, McMaster's Entrepreneurship Program, and the City of Hamilton's Small Business Enterprise Centre
Registration for the SURGE Start-up Career Fair is open to Mohawk students and Hamilton based community members who want to learn how they can work in Hamilton's exciting entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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Alex Pryor, a Mohawk College Financial Services student is planning on attending the career fair. Pryor is a member of the MSA Entrepreneurship Club and is the owner of a small custom-made jewelry business. He's hoping to use the career fair to network and gain insights about the unique needs of being small business and start-up owners.
"It's a chance to meet fellow business owners and expand my perspective of various industries," says Pryor. "This is an opportunity not only for a job, but to better get to know our field. It is a chance to ask questions, and see what expectations employers have."
Karen Reiner is the SURGE project coordinator and organizer of the event. She sees the career fair as the perfect way to bring together entrepreneurially-minded people that can benefit from each other's diverse skills and expertise."There is such a diverse range of talent and skills available within the student body at Mohawk and McMaster," says Reiner. "The Start-up Career Fair is an opportunity to make connections and spark interest- to introduce the graphic designer to the software developer, the aesthetician to the Spa owner, and the marketer to the auto mechanic."
Mohawk grads Rebecca Kallsen and Alley Stennett couldn't agree more. The recent grads from the college's Public Relations Graduate Certificate program have already landed a Starter Company grant from the City of Hamilton's Small Business Enterprise Centre.
As an exhibitor, they will meeting and networking at the career fair.
"By opening students' eyes to entrepreneurship and growing a start-up business, it will help to not only keep students in Hamilton, but will add to this exciting ecosystem of small businesses that's flourishing in the city." says Kallsen.
Adds Stennett:
"Hamilton has a lot to offer, and the opportunities are only increasing by the day."
The SURGE Start-Up Career Fair will be held on January 20, 2016 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Arnie, located at Mohawk College's Fennell campus. The event is organized by SURGE, Mohawk's Entrepreneurship Connection, in partnership with The Forge, Innovation Factory, Spectrum, McMaster's Entrepreneurship Program, and the City of Hamilton's Small Business Enterprise Centre.
Free registration for the Start-up Career Fair is open until January 15, 2016 at http://startupcareerfairhamont.eventbrite.ca
SURGE is supported through the CampusStart program, an initiative of the Government of Ontario managed by Ontario Centres of Excellence, and is a member of the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs.
Upcoming SURGE Events include:
February 3, 12-1 PM, Room i219, Fennell Campus
BUSINESS TRIAD SERIES: LEGAL, Guest: Associate Lennie Lejasisaks, Gowlings law firm
Link to register: http://tinyurl.com/BizTriadLegal
February 24, 12-1 PM, Room i219, Fennell Campus
BUSINESS TRIAD SERIES: INSURANCE, Guest: Jordan McCarter, Pearson Dunn Insurance
Link to register: http://tinyurl.com/BizTriadInsurance
March 9, 12-1 PM, Room i219, Fennell Campus
BUSINESS TRIAD SERIES: ACCOUNTANCY, Guest: Jon Veldstra, KPMG accountancy firm
Link to register: http://tinyurl.com/BizTriadAccount
March 10, 5:30-8:30 PM, Room TBC Fennell Campus
PITCH TRAINING CAMP
Hosted by: Dave Carter, Innovation Factory
Link to register: http://tinyurl.com/SURGEPitchTrain
March 23, 5:30-7:30 PM, Room TBC, Fennell Campus
PITCH IT TO WIN IT
Link to register: http://tinyurl.com/SURGEPitch
Andrea Johnson
Promotions and Industry Liaison Officer
andrea.johnson4@mohawkcollege.ca


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Greek government drops plan to criminalize blasphemy
by: DEREK GATOPOULOS and ELENA BECATOROS, Associated Press
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek officials Tuesday scrapped plans to criminalize blasphemy as a law-and-order debate intensified between the country's new conservative government and the left-wing opposition.
Justice Minister Costas Tsiaras said the proposal has been removed from draft legislation that's being debated in Parliament. It would have made blasphemy punishable by up to two years in prison.
The proposal had been widely criticized.
"Only fundamentalist countries in Asia and the Middle East have laws like that," said Spyros Lappas a left-wing lawmaker who is the lead representative of his party in the parliamentary debate. "God does not need protection from a public prosecutor."
But the majority Greek Orthodox Church had backed the amendment, arguing that it would help in "preserving the religious sentiment of the faithful."
Tsiaras said the proposed measures had been aimed at countering protests outside newly created migrant camps on the Greek mainland where authorities are concerned about escalating tensions in local communities as well as far-right groups. Tsiaras said authorities were worried about the potential of racially-motivated protests against Muslim camp-dwellers.
"This was not about some kind of a return to theocracy," Tsiaras said. "But since the issue has created such a debate, we did not want it to monopolize the issue of criminal justice reform."
Greek authorities are currently moving thousands of migrants and refugees from camps on islands near the coast of Turkey to the mainland — but have faced protests including road blockades and other attempts to divert buses transporting migrants to new facilities. In northern Greece on the weekend, protesters held a pork-and-wine barbeque outside the walls of one camp — an action aimed at highlighting differences between local residents and Muslim migrants.
The four-month old conservative government is also locked in a law-and-order spat with opposition parties after ordering police to clear squats in Athens and search university campus grounds that are normally off limits for suspected drug trafficking and groups of organized violent protesters.
Long-standing anti-blasphemy laws were scrapped in 2016 by the previous left-wing government.
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P0025. MAURIZIO POLLINI: Wanderer-Fantasie in C (Schubert); Fantasie in C (Schumann). DG 447 451, recorded 1973 & 1974. Very long out-of-print, Final Sealed Copy! - 028944745122
"Perhaps more of an advocate for contemporary music than any other major pianist essentially rooted in traditional repertory, Maurizio Pollini was born in Milan, Italy. He learned quickly and was given piano lessons from Carlo Lonati from an early age, making his public début at the age of nine. Enrolling in the Milan Conservatory, he studied with Carlo Vidusso. In 1957 he performed a recital of Chopin études in Milan that drew favorable attention from the national Italian press. He won a second prize in the Geneva Competition in 1958, and embarking on further studies with Arturo Benedetto Michelangeli, he won first prize in the Warsaw Chopin competition in 1960. At this point he began a highly successful and acclaimed international career as a piano virtuoso. He appeared in concert throughout Europe, performing concerti with top conductors, and also giving recitals. He found a particular affinity with his countryman, conductor Claudio Abbado; the two shared a similarly analytical approach in their interpretations, and many of Pollini's best concerto recordings and concert collaborations have been with Abbado. Pollini débuted in the United States at Carnegie Hall on 1 November, 1968. Since then his international and recording career has continued without pause.
He is a pianist with a clean, bright though weighty, and refined sound, with exceptional clarity. His repertoire is extraordinarily wide, and he frequently performs Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and the Romantics such as Schubert and Schumann, but also the early modernists such as Prokofiev and Bartók. In the 1974 centenary celebrations of Arnold Schönberg's birth he played programs encompassing that composer's complete piano music in several major musical centers, and he later recorded the entire body of work. His repertoire also extends into the avant-garde; in 1972 he gave the world premiere of Luigi Nono's 'Como una ola de fuerza y luz', (Milan, 1972) and also recorded the work. He is also an enthusiastic performer of Boulez's Second Piano Sonata, regarded by some as the most difficult of all piano sonatas. He has recorded extensively, committing to disc works by Schönberg, Stravinsky, Chopin, Bach, Boulez, and many others.
Since the 1980's, Pollini has been widening his activities as a conductor. He frequently led concerts from the keyboard, and has conducted orchestra concerts from the podium as well as leading operas. In 1987 he received the Ehrenring prize of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. His piano career has the individualism achieved by only a few great artists, continuing to focus on contemporary music and including concert series of his own design at such prestigious venues as the Salzburg Festival (in 1995 and 1999) and Carnegie Hall (in the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 seasons)."
- Joseph Stevenson, allmusic.com