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Q: Ionic Firebase Google Login not working, No error on console I am integrating google login in ionic with firebase.
I did all the required setups on firebase side. Also did one pilot project for this and that is working very fine. Google login is successful. Then same thing I am integrating with my project shopping cart and then it's not working. Same code no error on console. No idea what went wrong. All the package.json versions are same with some extra added dependencies.
Tried below code :
if (this.platform.is('cordova')) {
  // here is coming but not going in then
  this.googlePlus.login({
    'scopes': '', // optional, space-separated list of scopes, If not included or empty, defaults to `profile` and `email`.
    'webClientId': environment.googleWebClientId, // optional clientId of your Web application from Credentials settings of your project - On Android, this MUST be included to get an idToken. On iOS, it is not required.
    'offline': true
  }).then((response) => {
    // Here firebase login
    const googleCredential = firebase.auth.GoogleAuthProvider.credential(response.idToken);
    firebase.auth().signInWithCredential(googleCredential)
      .then(user => {
        console.log("Firebase success: " + JSON.stringify(user));
        resolve();
      });
  }, (err) => {
    console.log("Error in doGoogleLogin " + err);
    reject(err);
  });
}

Not coming in any error section

A: Finally after struggling almost 1 month i could figure out the issue.
In my plugin folder a lot of plugin were installed while experimenting which were casing the issue. So what i did is deleted the plugin folder and ran below commands to get resolve :
// remove platform

ionic cordova platform rm android --save

//Add platform

ionic cordova platform add android@6.4.0 --save

// Build the ionic

ionic cordova build android


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Зейст () — город и община в Нидерландах.

География

Город Зейст расположен в западной части Нидерландов, в провинции Утрехт, в 7 километрах восточнее города Утрехт, на краю лесного массива. В состав общины Зейст входят собственно город Зейст, а также поселения Аустерлиц и Ден Долдер. Площадь общины составляет

История
Посёлок Зейст образовался вокруг замка и дворца с одноимённым названием, построенным в 1686 году. В XVIII столетии здесь селятся члены религиозного общества гернгутеров, проведшие в Зейсте свой синод в 1746 году. В 1748 году гернгутеры строят перед замком ещё одно поселение, бурно развивающееся в последующие годы. Здесь, помимо всего прочего, было подготовлено значительное количество христианских миссионеров, работавших затем в Южной Америке (в Суринаме). В 1924 году дворец Зейст был передан городским властям.

Посёлок Аустерлиц был создан в 1806 году и назван в честь знаменитого сражения наполеоновских войн, произошедшего в Моравии в 1805 году.

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Sage's world is riffled with a turbulent anxiety disorder that impedes all elements of her life. We follow her journey of isolation and disconsolate existence. She's well practised at suppressing all signs of the illness but on a trip away with friends, her best friend becomes the catalyst for change.
Along with attending MIFF for Have you tried, maybe, not worrying?, Rachel was also selected to take part in the 2017 Accelerator Lab in Melbourne. Accelerator Lab runs alongside MIFF as a four-day intensive of workshops, screenings, seminars and networking events with key distributors/financiers for short film directors who are transitioning into feature filmmaking.
Earlier in 2017 Rachel was also a recipient of the New Zealand Film Commission's Talent Development Grant. This $10k screenwriting grant enabled her spend 3 months in New York attending the New York Film Academy developing her first feature screenplay, Exhale. Exhale is an expansion on her short, Have you tried, maybe, not worrying?


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Marree Man is Fading
June 4, 2013 by Valérie
There is interest in reviving the outback's mysterious Marree Man to attract tourists to the far north of South Australia.
The desert etching of an Indigenous man is more four kilometres long and became a tourist drawcard 15 years ago.
But over time it has faded significantly.
Its creator remains a mystery although many have their theories.
The desert artwork is at Finniss Springs near outback Marree.
The area's traditional owners, the Arabana people, have just signed a 99-year lease for Finniss Springs to let them run tourist ventures on the land.
Chairman of the Arabana Aboriginal Corporation, Aaron Stuart, said resurrecting the drawing in the desert sands could give a boost to tourism, especially for those times when there is no water in Lake Eyre to attract interest to the area.
"Once the lake dries up a lot of people tend to don't come up this far north and we think it's such a large formation again on a plateau right next to the lake, it will generate more interest," he said.
Interest remains
Outback roadhouse owner Lyall Oldfield said joy flights over the huge drawing had stopped since it faded.
Mr Oldfield said the unusual artwork still held some intrigue for tourists.
"Most certainly anyone that comes up and wants to go for a fly over the lake, they'll certainly want to do the Marree Man as well," he said.
"It needs brightening up a bit, it just gradually got a little bit duller from his waist up."
Meanwhile, there was an outback ceremony at the weekend on the southern edge of Lake Eyre to mark the revival of its Aboriginal name Kati Thanda.
The Geographical Names Unit agreed last year to use Kati Thanda alongside the English name after a request was made by the Arabana People.
Aaron Stuart said it was important to recognise the Aboriginal heritage.
"Through history we go back through our family trees and we can only go back a certain distance until we lose who was who and who was what. In this case with a name of Kati Thanda, it actually means it lives on and you know that's a great achievement we believe," he said.
You can read more on Marree Man on Wikipedia. Read an article about the Mystery of Marree Man in the Adelaide Advertiser
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Letter to leadership in the U.S. Senate regarding "The Importance of Trade Secrecy in Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Reform"; April 15, 2016.
Letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate regarding the conferencing of H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015, and S. 697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act; January 8, 2016.
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Being in a small marketing team can be hard, finding the right marketers, finding the right partners whether that is an SEO or paid agency or freelancer or consultancies. In this deck from the big brands search London event I break down how we look at strategy and building our extended team with agencies and what KPI's they need to hit and quickly. This presentation is for people who regularly work agency side or for start-ups or companies who have limited resources.
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Omega Doom is one of those movies where I think they came up with the title and the star first, and then had to figure out what to do with them, so they did the time-honoured thing and made a Western. It so happens that it's set in a post-apocalyptic future and all the characters are androids, but it's still a Western -- complete with Spanish guitar riffs when things get tense. But to make it quite clear that it isn't a western, they don't use guns, they use sword-lasers (they look like swords and knives, but they shoot laser bolts). And it can't be a Western, because the characters aren't human -- as made plain by the strategic bits of wiring exposed by one sort of android, and the identicalness of the other sort, and the whirring noise that all the characters make when they move. Except for the hero, of course. He's Different.
Yeah, I sound scathing here, but I enjoyed it. Then again, I like watching Rutger Hauer make witty remarks. And there were some quite beautiful ladies to look at. And the long moments watching the characters tensely watch each other, to the sound of Spanish guitars, in the snow, in the ruined town, in the years after the War. Not to mention the lovely sound of Rutger Hauer declaiming Dylan Thomas poetry in the credits.


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Steamboat Springs may refer to:

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, U.S., a city
Steamboat Springs Airport
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Steamboat Springs (Nevada), U.S., a volcanic field with extensive geothermal activity

See also
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5 Reasons Why Rentals are the Best!
1. Talladega...or rather Topsail nights!
When you're staying at a hotel there's a certain pressure to be in at a certain time and a need to be reserved in the later hours out of respect for other guests. However, at a rental you can not only come and go as you please, but you can also not have to worry about the volume level so much as the evening wears on. While it may not seem to make much of a difference on short trips, if you're planning on staying a weekend, or longer, constraints on activity can put a real damper on family activities and friendly antics.
Even in the best of circumstances, if you take a group to a hotel, you'll get adjoining rooms and have to coordinate when the door will be open, when you're going to dinner and so on. When you take your group to a rental, you're all together all the time, making planning and leaving on time infinitely easier. You can even chose between large homes, we have properties that accommodate up to 18, condos, or you can call us for assistance booking several rentals near each other! It also gives you much more space for the kids to play, and the adults to talk.
One of the best parts of renting instead of staying in a hotel is that instead of simply choosing what town you stay in, or what part of town, you can chose which beach, which strip of beach, what kind of view you want. The options are endless for you to customize your rental to be perfect for you and your group. If you have a group with small children or someone who doesn't like the sound of the ocean, second row homes could be a good option for you. Whereas if you have a group of people old enough to monitor their own safety who all love the beach and can't get enough of the waves, ocean front is the place for you!
If you add up the number of hotel rooms with comparable amenities per night to accommodate your group versus the cost a rental that can handle your group divided by the number of people staying there, the rental is less for far more amenities! Especially when you add in the cost of eating out several times a day, gas from your hotel to wherever you go and any other entertainment through the day. Whereas, if you stay in a rental, you can buy most of your groceries and cook yourself, as well as usually being closer to the beach and other local attractions through town and being able to do less expensive diversions, like renting movies for a marathon.
Take your dog with you! We have several beautiful properties that are pet friendly. Traveling with your canine companion to a hotel can be draining on the bank account, but it doesn't have to be in a rental! Not to mention that any rental you stay in with us will be larger and more comfortable for your four-legged friend than a hotel room and most come with yards and easy beach access for playtime!
We think that the facts speak for themselves. The simple truth is that rentals, and we think especially ours, stand head and shoulders above hotels in amenities, price, privacy and overall friendliness to the lives we know you have and the families and friends, furry and otherwise, you want to bring along!


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Traditional Mexican Folk Ballad Helps El Paso Mourn
After the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, that claimed 22 lives and injured another 26, many residents mourned through music. Singer-songwriter Josue Rodriguez helped his community cope by performing his own original corrido at vigils. Corridos are traditional Mexican folk ballads.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "EL LLANTO DE EL PASO, TEXAS")
JOSUE RODRIGUEZ: (Singing in Spanish).
MARTIN: You can hear Josue Rodriguez and Alejandro Ramos singing and playing "El Llanto De El Paso, Texas," which means "The Cry Of El Paso, Texas." They sing, in the United States in El Paso, several people are crying over what has happened. Rodriguez told the El Paso Times he started seeing how people were really affected by the tragedy, so he went home later that night and wrote the song in a matter of two hours. Since then, the video taken by USA Today has gone viral.
RODRIGUEZ: (Singing in Spanish).
MARTIN: The lyrics say, he wanted to break my people, but he did not succeed. Now we are more united, thanks to God.
RODRIGUEZ: (Singing in Spanish). Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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White House chief of staff says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows speaks to the media as he walks out during a break in the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
LONDONDERRY, N.H. — The coronavirus has reached into the heart of the White House once more, less than a week before Election Day, as it scorches the nation and the president's top aide says "we're not going to control the pandemic."
Officials are scoffing at the notion of dialing back in-person campaigning despite positive tests from several aides to Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the White House coronavirus task force.
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows was pressed by CNN to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined and responded, "because it is a contagious virus just like the flu."


1 Then God a remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. b And God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided. 2 c The fountains of the deep and the windows of heaven were also d stopped, and e the rain from heaven was restrained. 3 And the waters receded continually from the earth. At the end f of the hundred and fifty days the waters decreased. 4 Then the ark rested in the seventh month, the seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat. 5 And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month. In the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were seen.
6 So it came to pass, at the end of forty days, that Noah opened g the window of the ark which he had made. 7 Then he sent out a raven, which kept going to and fro until the waters had dried up from the earth. 8 He also sent out from himself a dove, to see if the waters had receded from the face of the ground. 9 But the dove found no resting place for the sole of her foot, and she returned into the ark to him, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth. So he put out his hand and took her, and drew her into the ark to himself. 10 And he waited yet another seven days, and again he sent the dove out from the ark. 11 Then the dove came to him in the evening, and behold, a freshly plucked olive leaf was in her mouth; and Noah knew that the waters had receded from the earth. 12 So he waited yet another seven days and sent out the dove, which did not return again to him anymore.
13 And it came to pass in the six hundred and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, that the waters were dried up from the earth; and Noah removed the covering of the ark and looked, and indeed the surface of the ground was dry. 14 And in the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth was dried. 15 Then God spoke to Noah, saying, 16 "Go out of the ark, h you and your wife, and your sons and your sons' wives with you. 17 "Bring out with you every living thing of all flesh that is with you: birds and cattle and every creeping thing that creeps on the earth, so that they may abound on the earth, and i be fruitful and multiply on the earth." 18 So Noah went out, and his sons and his wife and his sons' wives with him. 19 Every animal, every creeping thing, every bird, and whatever creeps on the earth, according to their families, went out of the ark.
Then they rose early in the morning and worshiped before the LORD, and returned and came to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her.
Remember me, O LORD, with the favor You have toward Your people. Oh, visit me with Your salvation.
Who can number the clouds by wisdom? Or who can pour out the bottles of heaven.
You shall make a window for the ark, and you shall finish it to a cubit from above; and set the door of the ark in its side. You shall make it with lower, second, and third decks.
And God blessed them, saying, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.
Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying to them.
But Moses said, "You must also give us sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.
For this is like the waters of Noah to Me; For as I have sworn That the waters of Noah would no longer cover the earth, So have I sworn That I would not be angry with you, nor rebuke you.
Thus says the LORD: 'If My covenant is not with day and night, and if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth.


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EndSARS protests as stimulus for regionalism, restructuring
By Leo Sobechi (Assistant Politics Editor)
13 November 2020 | 4:21 am
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The issue of restructuring came up strongly recently when different geopolitical zones met with a delegation of President Muhammadu Buhari to find answers to some underlying causes of the #EndSARS protest and its violent aftermath.
The decision for disparate meetings with various geopolitical groups, particularly from the Southwest and Southeast, was seen as an afterthought, because it happened after the outrage that greeted the meeting of Northern States Governors Forum with traditional rulers, lawmakers and the Inspector General of Police in Kaduna.
Although the meeting was seen as a feeble attempt to rebuild the broken walls of the once monolithic north, the leaders not only thanked their youths for not torching and damaging critical infrastructure, but also condemned the #EndSARS protests, while recommending regulation of the social media.
The resolutions released by the Plateau State governor, Simon Bako Lalong, buttressed that perception.
Part of the 20-point resolution read: "(Meeting) commends the roles of His Eminence, Royal Highnesses and other Royal Fathers in ensuring that the EndSARS protests did not escalate significantly in the North by adopting sentimental issues, such as ethnicity and religion. The Forum resolved to continuously engage with their Royal Highnesses in addressing this challenge.
"Meeting noted and appreciated the far-reaching efforts of Northern States Governors' Forum in taking proactive measures to address the EndSARS protest in the country and the north in particular. Equally, forum notes with satisfaction the actions taken by the Governors to revive the economic fortunes of the region particularly during the post COVID-19 period.
"Forum appreciates the roles of National Assembly in engaging the youths and other critical stakeholders of the nation in resolving the EndSARS conflicts.
"Forum appreciates Mr. President and his cabinet for the quick intervention in meeting the demands of the EndSARS protesters and resolved to give him the maximum support as he roles out measures to address the lingering challenges of youth unemployment, banditry and Boko Haram insurgency in the country.
"The Forum also appreciates the roles of the youth for their response to the EndSARS in curtailing the spread of hooliganism, thuggery and other separatist tendencies. Forum appreciates the major reforms going on in the Police Force and pledges to support Mr. President on this course.
"The Meeting resolves to support the Nigerian Police Force to serve the country better and calls for the strengthening of trust between the people and the Police."
Expectedly, the backlash that trailed the recommendations, especially the policing of the cyberspace, was spontaneous and across geopolitical divides. From the same north, outraged citizens wanted to know the rationale for the one-sided approach, while other voices of dissent from South and Middle Belt, deplored the attempt of the northern leaders to speak for the entire country as if they owned Nigeria.
GOING by the Northern Governors' support for the blanket regulation of the social media, could it be that the governors and the Presidency found a common ground to avert public demand for accountability? Although the northern leaders linked the #EndSARS protests to misinformation in the social media, stakeholders believe that it was an attempt to distract from the major issues, especially police brutality and insecurity.
For instance, second republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, urged President Buhari to reconsider his continued stay in office if he cannot take decisive actions to secure the country and provide good governance.
Southern and Middle Belt leaders accused the northern leaders of chasing the shadow, stressing that the main issue about Nigeria's socio-political stability and development revolve around equitable distribution of opportunity and fairness.
The Southern and Middle Belt leaders excoriated the northern leaders for their evasive manoeuvers towards restructuring of the country, saying that the north should recognise that it does not speak for the entire country anymore. One of such issues frowned at was the northern leaders' suggestion that traditional rulers be given formal roles in the governance architecture of the country.
The northern leaders had stressed that the meeting endorsed the indivisibility, indissolubility and oneness of the nation, and that it was in furtherance of its resolve to further engage with critical stakeholders in the region.
The meeting took note of the devastating effect of the uncontrolled social media in spreading fake news, which disposed them to supporting "calls for major control mechanism and censorship of the social media practice in Nigeria."
Prominent dignitaries that attended the meeting, which held at the Council Chamber, Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, were: Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase and other members of the National Assembly, the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Abdullahi Mohammed; the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed: the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu; Principal Officers of the National Assembly, and Chairmen of the Northern States Traditional Rulers Council led the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, amongst others.
The leaders called attention on "the need to keep strict watch on the Federal Capital Territory to guide against unwarranted and destructive protests to safeguard critical assets of the nation."
A cursory look at the resolutions reached at the Northern leaders' meeting showed that without knowing it, the leaders gave the impression that they prefer a united Nigeria that manifests two ideological systems, one for the north and the other for the south.
Although some commentators expressed the belief that the Kaduna meeting was a preparatory session for the northern leaders to engage with the rest of the country, it was apparent that the leaders were more interested in insulating their region from the socio-political liberties of the south.
That conclusion was evident in the following: The meeting resolved that there was the need for regular meetings of that nature and called for further engagement with other critical stakeholders such as religious leaders, business community, and youths leaders, among others.
Secondly, the meeting approved the setting up of two major engagement committees that were to commence work immediately, namely, committee on roles of traditional rulers and committee on Youth and Civil Societies. Interestingly, and perhaps to underscore the feudal inclination of the region, the two committees had Emirs of Lafiya and Zazzau as chairmen.
The northern leaders expressed concerns over the low level involvement of relevant stakeholders in the implementation of government programmes and called on the relevant agencies to review implementation strategies to make for maximum impact and benefits.
North's future, fears of restructuring
It would be recalled that prior to the November 2, 2020 meeting, Kaduna State governor, El Rufai, had, in his welcome remarks at a Public Lecture to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Arewa House, on October 31, 2020, called attention to the tenuous situation of the north as it concerns possible restructuring of the country.
The theme of the lecture was, 'Unfinished Greatness: Towards a More Perfect Union In Nigeria.' While observing that perfecting the Nigerian union "is a matter that is surely on the mind of every patriot," Governor El Rufai said he "is passionate about what constitutional framework will best enable the promise of this country to manifest."
He recalled that he was chairman of APC Committee on True Federalism, which membership cut across the political and demographic spectrum, to lay out the party's roadmap for Nigeria's greatness.
In its report, that committee defined the values that, in its opinion, promote and connote true federalism and proposed a clear roadmap for implementing the recommendations.
He stated: "It is a matter for regret that for some reasons, the consequential action by the APC leadership to adopt and implement the report has not happened since it was submitted in January 2018.
"The urgency of our challenges dictates that we should move fast with a sense of purpose to remove the structural bottlenecks that hobble our country. There is very little time left to secure and begin to implement the necessary constitutional amendments."
The governor disclosed that while the committee's report was well received, some people complained that it was coming too close to the 2019 elections. He noted that the "electioneering calendar presented only a narrow window for significant and consequential action to reform the political and structural framework to enable the rapid, peaceful and inclusive development of our country."
With APC occupying majority seats in the two chambers of the National Assembly, critics have accused the governing party of insincerity towards the issue of restructuring, stressing that if the El Rufai committee's report came close to the electioneering period, nothing stops the party from taking action immediately after the poll.
Allusions have been made to the 2014 National Conference report as evidence of President Buhari's aversion to restructuring, which goes to show that the reluctance to implement the El Rufai committee's report could be traced to same reason.
Nothern traditional rulers
According to the Kaduna State governor, "as its report shows, the APC Committee on true federalism produced clear recommendations to strengthen federalism and achieve national cohesion and healthy subnational competition. The committee also made efforts to accelerate the implementation of its recommendations by producing draft bills that incorporate the recommendations either as proposed amendments to our Constitution or our national laws."
He recalled some of the salient recommendations in the report, including that "the federation be rebalanced, with more powers and responsibilities devolved to the states."
"The committee also clarified that the federation is a relationship solely between the states and the Federal Government, and that each state should be allowed to operate the system of local government that best suits its circumstances, culture and diversity.
"It was the committee's considered opinion that in a country as diverse as ours, one size or structure of local governance does not fit all. The Committee's recommendations also cover how the states can generate the resources that will fund their envisaged expanded burdens, responsibilities and authority.
"This includes a holistic review of the share of federation revenues accruing to the states and federal government. Our report also upheld the derivation principle as a primary component of fiscal federalism and recommended that control of mineral resources be vested in the states, which will then pay applicable royalties and taxes to the Federation Account for distribution between all tiers of government.
"To make this work, we proposed and drafted the amendments of extant laws such as the Petroleum Act, the Nigerian Mining and Minerals Act, the Land Use Act and the Petroleum Profits Tax Act. Our report regarded derivation as being applicable as well to hydropower, solar, wind and other forms of renewable power generation.
"The APC committee on true federalism proposed significant devolution of powers between the national government and the 36 States, and recommended further devolution of responsibilities between the States and Local Governments depending on local circumstances, culture, capacity and capability," he narrated.
One of the items the APC committee recommended for transfer from the Exclusive, to the Concurrent List, is interestingly the Police, thereby enabling the establishment of State police, and clear demarcation of their responsibilities vis-à-vis the Federal (Nigeria) Police.
Going by the revelations of the Kaduna State governor, it is left to imagination why the meeting of Northern Governors and traditional rulers decided to fixate on the constitutional role of chiefs and Emirs as well as call for the policing of the social media.
The obvious imputations from the foregoing are that two tendencies exist in the North, namely those for and those against restructuring. It could be these divergent opinions that precipitated the withdrawal of Middle Belt from the attempt to rebuild the walls of feudal and monolithic north for a forced and unproductive union.
Southwest position
From the communiqué issued at the end of the meeting with Southwest leaders, it was gathered that the stakeholders agreed that the country's security architecture requires adjustment to adequately address threats and realities of insecurity. The leaders noted that more police presence is required in communities within the Southwest states.
Part of the communiqué read: "A comprehensive programme that addresses youth employment and empowerment should be prioritised; closer coordination and complementarity between states and the Federal Government.
"Curricular of tertiary institutions should be reviewed, with emphasis on skills acquisition and entrepreneurship. We recognise the damaging and negative impact of fake and false news, and we worry about its destructive and dangerous potency. We call on the Federal Government to use the instrumentality of existing laws and regulations bench-marked from other countries to provide safeguards against the spread of fake news. The 2015 Cyber Act must also be fully used."
President Buhari said the political class must go beyond lip service and equip young people with skills that would make them competitive.
"The vice-president and governors are designing an engagement framework through the National Economic Council that will be rolled out across States of the Federation. Chief among them is police reform across all its dimensions. Community policing as an additional layer that can resolve some of our security issues."
On his part, Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo governor and chairman of the South-West Governors' Forum, expressed dismay that the assets, which sustained the region, were destroyed by hoodlums.
Akeredolu said the assets are still vulnerable and that measures should be put in place to protect them.
"Before our very eyes, what started as a peaceful demonstration turned to the different thing that became a threat to all of us, who are regarded as elite," the governor said.
"What we witnessed in the violence shows that something needs to be done to address the underlying issues and come out with solutions. We must be able to sustain the peace in our region at all cost."
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, expressed unhappiness over the failure of the political class to consult with traditional institutions in decision-making.
The Ooni said dialogue would bridge the gap of communication between political leaders and traditional rulers.
Also speaking, HRM Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Alaafin of Oyo, blamed the "unitary system" for the violence that occasioned during the protests against police brutality.
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"ALL RIGHT! FUCK! ALL RIGHT! I'LL TELL YOU!" Dorian raises his head, pressing it against the wall. His chest rises and falls rapidly underneath his black shirt. Sweat has beaded on his forehead, dripping down the sides of his face. He can hardly keep his body upright as his back begins to slouch farther; only the soles of his boots grounded against the floor, his knees bent, keeping him from sliding down all the way.
"I'm an independent contractor for U.S. Intelligence," Dorian confesses to the shock of everyone in the room—all but Nora, who looks proud and strangely relieved. He looks across the room at us. At Victor. "But it's not what you think," he says, fighting through the pain. "I'm not here to betray you, Faust"—he pauses to catch his breath—"I never was…it's not what you think…"
Victor says nothing. Not even his demeanor appears to have changed, but on the inside I feel it's a much different story.
"Put the gun on the floor and kick it aside," Victor tells Nora, his gun still trained on the back of her head.
Nora's arms raise out at her sides in surrender; the gun sliding down onto her index finger as she releases her grip on the handle. Slowly she takes two steps backward away from Dorian, crouches, and then places the gun on the floor. She rises back into a stand and kicks it gently away from the easy reach of her or Dorian.
With her hands still raised she turns around, a smile dancing on her face, her long, silky blonde hair tumbling over her shoulders and partially covering one brown eye.
"Niklas," Victor says without moving his hard gaze from Nora, "tie her up. Hands and feet and torso. And make certain there is no way she can get out of it."
"Gladly," Niklas says with his trademark smirk and then leaves to get whatever he plans to use to tie her up with.
Minutes later, Nora is bound to her chair so tight by several yards of paracord that the only thing she can seem to move anymore are her fingers, and her head.
No one said anything while Niklas tied her up, and still the air is rife with silence several minutes later. Dorian, clearly in a lot of pain from two gunshot wounds, even manages to keep his discomfort confined to facial expressions and body language.
Two men in suits come into the room behind us and Victor orders them to detain Dorian and take him to cell C.
"But you have to listen to me," Dorian says as he's being dragged across the room. "At least let me talk before you kill me, Faust. Give me a chance to explain myself. It's not what you think!"
Victor still says nothing, and as always, his dark silence speaks frightening volumes that words can never match.
"Wait!" Nora calls out. "Let me tell Dorian one last thing before you take him away!"
The men stop at the door and look at Victor first, seeking his permission. Victor nods, and then the men, one on each of Dorian's arms which are cuffed behind his back, turn him around to face Nora; his knees almost touching the floor.
He raises his head weakly to look at her, pain manipulating his features as it moves through his body.
"That ex-wife of yours is very loyal," Nora says. "Skittish and a little stupid, but loyal. I was surprised."
"What do you mean?" Dorian says with a sneer. "She told you about me. I mean I understand—what'd you fucking do to her?"
Nora looks at him in a pitying manner.
"Actually," she says, her lips turning up at the edges, "she wasn't the one who told me anything—you were."
Dorian curses her as the men carry him out, struggling in their grasps. We hear him shouting all the way down the length of the hallway until his curses are shut off by the elevator doors.
Nora looks back at us, seemingly helpless in her bonds, but always the most confident one in the room, despite them. I despise this bitch. I want to be the one—like everybody else I'm sure—who kills her when this is all over.
"That leaves just you and the Jackal, doesn't it?" Nora says to Victor. "And time is almost up. Somehow, I don't see this ending well."
"If it doesn't end well for Dina," I threaten, "it won't end well for you either."
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She makes a face that says whatever happens, happens, and shrugs her restrained shoulders.
Woodard follows me down a long stretch of brightly-lit hallway toward the cells; the stench of his thick cologne suffocating the space around us and me within it. The leather soles of his loafers squeak obnoxiously with every heavy step as he tries to keep up. We pass a row of empty cells on the way to the C. This building had once been a juvenile detention center and was perfect for my needs, so I purchased it quickly soon after Izabel and I left New Mexico.
"I don't know what to say, boss," Woodard says apologetically beside me, "but there was nothing on Dorian Flynn that I could find. I-I don't know how that woman could've known."
"She didn't," I say as we round the corner. "Nora Kessler is the highest caliber of expert at what she does. You should not feel inept."
"What exactly is it that she does, sir?"
"A little bit of everything, it appears, but her specialty lies in knowing the foremost weaknesses of the human psyche—love and fear. She's exceedingly remarkable when it comes to manipulation—a puppet master pulling all of the strings with flawless precision—and just watching her with every one of you I think I've come to understand how she plays this game so well."
We turn another corner and draw nearer the C. A fluorescent light flickers in the ceiling out ahead, casting a patterned shadow upon the walls. Two men stand guard outside Dorian's cell.
"How does she play it?" Woodard asks slightly out of breath.
"What have you found on the source I sent you to investigate?" I ask, disregarding his inquiry. He will know in time, as will everyone else, but first I want to know more myself—since I did not hear the entire conversation during Izabel's confession, I cannot be one-hundred-percent sure of my theory.
"Nothing so far, but I'm running a scan on the information you gave me. It might yield results. It's crazy, but this whole thing is crazy."
"And what of her blood sample?"
"Well, that's what I came to find you for," he says.
I stop in the center of the hall about twenty-feet from the men outside Dorian's cell and I turn to Woodard.
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Q: Take mean of column 2 values for items that fall within first quintile values of column 1 I have three columns. One identifier column and two numeric columns. We'll call them Identifier, A, and B, respectively.
I have found the first quintile average value within column A and would like to calculate the average of the column B but only for the identifiers that fall within the first quintile of column A. So for the identifiers in the column A first quintile, I want to find the column B average.
I found the first quintile leveraging:
df.A.quantile([1])

Now I want to find the average of column B for the identifiers that make up the column A first quintile. For example:

Identifier
A
B

A
1
8

B
2
7

C
3
6

D
4
5

E
5
4

F
6
3

G
7
2

H
8
1

The first quintile of column A consists of identifier G and H and lies at a value of 7.5. I would like to take the average of column B for those identifiers to arrive at 1.5.
Any help in this endeavor would be much appreciated!
Best,
Kilian

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I was so interested to see the Monmon Cats website, which features all kinds of cat products based on tattoo designs. But on Instagram you can see some amazing tattoos, which is the main business for this company.
Via an email interview, I interviewed the creator – and tattoo artist – Kazuaki Horitomo Kitamura, for the Friday Art Cat.
Horitomo has been creative and making art his whole life, tattooing being the first artistic medium. For the last 25 years he's been making this type of art, as well as painting. He says he loves tattooing and cats because, "It is a very unique art medium, cannot be owned and it is something very personal to every person who has one. I love cats and I feel tattooed people and cats have been misunderstood throughout history in my culture." In case you were wondering, "monmon" means "tattoo" in Japanese.
Like a lot of artists (myself included) he did not attend a formal Art school, but apprenticed tattooing under a tattoo artist in Japan named Sabado. He is skilled in tebori – Japanese hand tattooing. He drew his first tattooed cat over ten years ago under the Monmon cat label, publishing a book in 2013, "Monmon Cats" – for link see below. His other book is called "Immovable".
Horitomo is heavily influenced by the old Japanese woodblock artists, of which there are many. One example is Takahashi Hiroaki, whom I wrote about in a previous Friday Art Cat post. But as far as non-Japanese artists, tattoo legends like Ed Hardy – and other epic artists of his generation – have inspired him. The designs feature a lot of red and black, as they are traditional Japanese tattoo colours. Also, he finds a simple colour scheme with accents is better for his designs.
Thanks to Hirotomo for the interview.
All images © Monmon cats.
I love this art! I am so into Japanese art and movies…watching them is like stepping back in time. And these cat pics are amazing. I might like a tattoo like that, too!
I have similar cats on a small poster in my room, I love this kind of art. Great entry!
I like the electric cat scratcher very much. Thank you for sharing the glimpse into his work.
Kazuaki's work is gorgeous, it has the feeling of old Japanese paintings with a modern flavour. As a fellow cat artist, cat owner and lover of Asian art I really appreciate his work!


…they're like huge pink underground sharks!
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Acme Rocket Skates: In good working order, size 12 EE. Could also use an Acme High Volume Glue Gun. Contact: W. Coyote, second cave on the left, Southwest Desert, USA.
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Looking for information leading to the arrest of the clever criminals who stole my robot. They are undoubtedly skilled pros, since there was no evidence that they were even in my lab when my loyal robot, Isaac, went missing. Big reward upon their arrest! Professor Ellison, 1290 Lucas Road.
… which mostly involve walking and trying to eat stuff she shouldn't.
Are You An Explorer?: Scientist, age 53, seeks stouthearted fellows who want to explore those parts of the world not fully mapped out as of yet. Travel on my newly finished Sea/Land Shipmobile, which is fully stocked for all manner of scientific research as well as being a comfortable living space. Fully crewed, I need only a scientific team to start exploring. There is also an opening for a reporter, who will have full access to the latest in wireless communication. Apply at: 2109 Wickingham Road between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm.
Riding Cats: I have several young riding cats in sized suitable for rats, squirrels and Folk of that size. Most are very gentle, and so good for children and the ladies, but a few are spirited toms that would be great for you fellas that like a challenge. Assorted colors. Prices negotiable. Contact Squire Owensby at Owensby Hall.
Fixer Upper Castle: Have you dreamed of owning your own castle? Well, this large (24 rooms, two towers) fixer upper (some slight troll & griffon damage) has a great view of Lake Peril and the Ripclaw Mountains. Includes several hundred acres of the Haunted Woods. Seller is motivated, so get in on this now! Stop by Arklemar Realty in Five Roads village.
Cave: Logak have cave him not use. Him move to bigger cave with Goola. Logak sell cave for 2 stone knife down, 4 rabbit skin per month for 3 years. You come see Logak.
…Ask Admiral Ackbar what he thinks of the idea.
Oh man, that is so geeky.
People with swords. Looking to hire 5-6 good swordsmen/women for an easy week of work in the Hellfire Mountains area rescuing a princess. Good pay and free medical benefits. All equipment provided. Experience in fighting dragons and giants a plus. Orphans preferred. Contact: Prince Studly at the castle.
Human Walkers: We are a fast growing Human Walking & Sitting service that needs responsible human loving dogs & cats to serve our customers. Must be physically able to handle up to 6 humans of various sizes & breeds and be able to walk 4-5 miles per day. Pay starts at $7.00 an hour, but raises and bonuses are regular for great walkers & sitters. Apply in person at Best Buddies Human Hotel.
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Most Popular Toys
Toys that are popular one year, and land on the 'must have' lists, often are out of style by the next season. Other toys remain popular year after year regardless of their competition. If you are looking for a toy your child will love that has some staying power, try any of the age-appropriate, kid-tested toys on this list. Many have been around for decades.
Toddlers (1-3 Years Old)
According to Consumer Reports, some of the best toys for this age group focus on developing a child's ability to "to experience how things work and relate to each other." Other great options are toys that allow a child to enter the magical world of make-believe.
Push or Ride Toys
Plenty of gender-neutral push or ride toys are available for this age group, but two of the most-popular toys for toddlers are:
Corn Popper
Corn Popper by Fisher Price: Although it has been around since 1957, this toy continues to fascinate youngsters with its popping action which is activated as the child pushes the toy across the floor.
Radio Flyer Wagon: More than 200 million units of this classic toy have been sold since 1917.
Make-Believe Toys
Long after the batteries have died in an animated talking toy, a kid will still be snuggling with his favorite stuffed animal. But these toys are more than just cute additions to the playroom. They can also foster a child's creative and social development. Although no single make-believe toy is the 'right choice' because each boy or girl will have to decide what they like, many have proven popular in the past century. Try one of these options:
Little People Playset
Classic Teddy Bear: First introduced in the early 1900s, the teddy bear is often one of the first plush animals that children call their own.
Giant Microbes: These plush toys are designed to teach your child the science behind some of the well-known and lesser-known diseases that afflict humanity.
Fisher Price Little People: Kids, fascinated by the variety of colors, styles and settings of the chunky plastic figures, get pulled into the make-believe world of these little guys.
Preschoolers (3-5 Years Old)
This is the age when education comes to life for children and toys should be chosen to encourage a child's cognitive and social abilities. Most of the toys this age group loves encourage activities that allow kids to discover things on their own.
Both boys and girls enjoy dolls or action figures since these toys let children engage in games of pretend. Over the years, two popular options that have always sold well are Barbie dolls and GI Joes. It recent years these toys have also proven popular:
Transformers: Introduced in the 1980s, transformers continue to fascinate children as the action figures change from vehicles to super heroes with just a few turns or clicks.
Doc McStuffins: Based on the popular TV series, Doc McStuffins' Walk N' Talk Doc version recently received the Parent's Choice Award.
GoldieBlox is a popular construction toy for younger girls that comes with a picture book about a female inventor named Goldie. As the child or their parent reads, the kids can build along, learning how simple machines operate. Other high-quality electronic options, popular with boys and girls, include:
VTech InnoTab: An age-appropriate tablet designed for ages 3 to 9, this device lets your child learn through pre-loaded apps and games.
Alphie: Designed for ages 3 and up, this friendly robot helps preschoolers practice the alphabet while teaching them how to rhyme and count and the names of shapes, color and animals.
Leapfrog Scribble and Write: This toy teaches a child how to write through audible instructions and a connect-the-dots approach to mastering the alphabet.
Whether your child prefers outdoor activities or artistic ventures, the variety of quality toys for this age group is immense.
From bicycles to battery-operated modes of transportation, children in this age group love toys that let them move. Two modern toys in this category are:
Air Pogo Jumper
Razor PowerRider 360: This award-winning toy lets a child steer through a variety of options while reaching speeds of up to nine miles per hour.
Air Pogo Jumper: Since it's a pogo stick without a stick, children must learn to balance while jumping. This burns up even more energy, which is one of the reasons it received the Parents' Choice Award in 2012. Of course the traditional pogo stick is still a popular item with more than 25 million sold.
Since this is the age when some children display an interest in STEM-related content, it is a great time to introduce them to toys that teach the concepts. Some of these popular options are in the Toys Hall of Fame. Although many of these toys have long been associated with boys, a renewed push is underway to introduce girls to these toys in an effort to inspire a new generation of females in STEM-related careers.
Batman Lego Set
Lego Kits: Although the type and price range of Legos varies widely, these building blocks can spark a child's imagination as they assemble pre-designed kits or their own unique creations.
Erector Sets: These nut-and-bolt based sets can improve a child's dexterity as they create machines or well-known pieces of architecture.
K'Nex: This mind-challenging toy has been introduced into the classroom as a hands-on way to teach STEM ideas to today's young students.
Rubik's Cube: The most-popular selling toy of all time still piques kids' interest as they attempt to solve the 3D puzzle in record-setting time.
Super Soaker: Invented by a NASA scientist, this outdoor toy remains highly popular.
Electronic Options
This is the age when electronic toys and gaming consoles become popular. It has taken several years, but females now make up about half of the gaming crowd, even though many of the popular games are still male-centric. Here are two game titles that top the most popular list annually. The first tends to be more popular with females and the other one is still mostly played by males.
The Sims 4 for PC
The Sims: One of the first PC-based games, The Sims lets users create and control a virtual world filled with big personalities, unique styles and plenty of conversations and events to keep the lives of their characters interesting.
Call of Duty: The ultimate in war games with an engaging story line, this franchise has dominated video game sales year after year, including 2014. It has a strong male following and virtual female soldiers were not even an option in the multi-player version of the game until 2013.
Teens (13 and Up)
Even though video games are very popular with teens, they are not the only options to explore. Other great choices include strategy games and outdoor activities.
Although electronic versions of Monopoly and Risk exist, the board game versions of these age-old strategy games still top the list of popular teen games. Part of the appeal of strategy games is the combination of the chance and skill required to win. Other well-liked games include:
Catan Family Edition
Axis and Allies: This series of games centers on specific battlefronts from WWI or WWII so players learn the strategy behind key military maneuvers while at the same time becoming more familiar with the historical significance of a battle.
Stratego: This strategy game has opponents trying to capture their enemy's flag while protecting their own.
Settlers of Catan: In this relatively new game (1995), players take on the role of settlers, building communities by acquiring resources needed to grow their settlement.
Many teenagers find their 'gaming' outlet in real-world sports. Although camps, training sessions and athletic events take a considerable amount of a teen's free time -- the virtual world is creeping in as professional athletes use it to improve performance. Options for teens include video games about sports, remote control drones or .
Parrot Mini Drone Rolling Spider
Electronic Arts' FIFA: This video game is the best-selling sports video game with more than 100 million copies sold since 1993 and some credit the game for spurring U.S. interest in the World Cup.
Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider: Rated very good by CNet, this drone is perfect for the beginner. Supplied with an ample flight sensors, the device is relatively easy to operate both indoors and out and can be controlled by your smartphone or tablet.
Skateboards: Skateboarding has seen consistent growth in popularity as more skaters take to their local skate parks. With plenty of quality brands to choose from, the real challenge for your teen in this popular sport is deciding which of the three styles of boards to buy.
Popular Traits
Toys that sell well year after year have several common attributes. Games that use a child's imagination, forcing him to think while also having fun, are the toys that remain popular for decades. This is why dolls, board or video games and building toys stick around for years despite competition from the 'latest and greatest' toys of each holiday season.


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Febiofest About festival News Bille August and his fortunate flair for adaptation
Bille August and his fortunate flair for adaptation
Prior to receiving a Kristián award for contribution to world cinema at Febiofest, Bille August discussed his work at a public master class chaired by journalist Pavel Sladký. During it he recalled working with Ingmar Bergman, who asked him to film his screenplay about his parents' relationship. "I was afraid that he would be overly domineering during the shooting of The Best Intentions. But he insisted that I cast as his mother Pernilla August, whom he knew from the theatre and adored. I fell in love with and married her, which made him rather angry."
The Danish director likes to shoot long films but says he never hears complaints about their runtimes. "Even a short can be long," he said. His new film A Fortunate Man, an adaptation of a novel by Henrik Pontoppidan, is over two hours in length. "It's one of those books where everybody says that they've read it but it isn't true, because it's over 1,000 pages long. But after the premiere of the film it went to the top of the best-seller lists," said August, who specialises in literary adaptations and made Les Misérables in Prague.
His most famous film, the Palme d'Or and Oscar winning Pelle the Conqueror, is also based on a book. "Its success meant I skyrocketed. Suddenly I had lots of offers, mainly from America. It really was a big change," said the director about the turning point in his career. As his first project in English he chose to adapt the novel The House of the Spirits. "One the final day of shooting Pelle I got an ear infection and then I wrote the screenplay for The House of the Spirits in bed. I was obsessed with the book and kept calling Isabel Allende's agent to set up a meeting for me. When they finally consented I went to see her with reels of my film. The next day Isabel called saying I was the only person who could film The House of the Spirits."
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Will the media ever be honest about Joe Biden?
The president is polling worse than ever
January 14, 2022 | 11:13 pm
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By	Grace Curley
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Joe Biden usually likes being compared to Donald Trump. During the 2020 presidential campaign the media often contrasted the two figures in order to highlight how much more decent and compassionate and normal Biden is, as opposed to Orange Man. However, the empathizer-in-chief might not be as crazy about the latest parallels emerging thanks to his poll numbers.
A headline in Newsweek, not exactly a right-wing rag, reads, "Joe Biden's Approval Lower Than Donald Trump's at Same Stage of Presidency: Poll." The president's current approval rating according to the Quinnipiac poll is a dismal 33 percent. Considering how slanted these polls can be, the real number might be even worse.
Imagine how dreadful Biden's approval rating would be if the mainstream media were even remotely honest about his administration's myriad of failures. But will journalists eventually tire of trying to polish a t-…a terrible president? Spinning Biden's barrage of bad news grows harder by the day.
The decline of drone killings
Joe Biden daydreams about civil rights
Biden's phony empathy for migrant families
The Iran nuclear talks are on the brink of collapse
The little president who cried racism
This week Joe couldn't even get Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams to show up for his tirade on voting rights in Atlanta. His rant, which Al Sharpton described as a "you're going to Hell" speech, failed to strike the right tone with…well, anyone.
Biden's divisive screed did move the needle, though. It just moved it in the wrong direction for Democrats. In fact, Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema was so impacted by the president's remarks that on Thursday she doubled down on her decision to not support changes to the filibuster. Who knew that comparing Sinema and Joe Manchin to George Wallace wouldn't have the desired effect? I guess no one ever told Biden that you catch more flies with honey than vinegar.
To make matters worse for the Biden-Harris administration this week, the Supreme Court blocked the Biden vaccine mandate for businesses.
But the hardest news to spin has nothing to do with Build Back Better bill or the John Lewis Voting Rights Act: it's the economy, stupid.
Between the dismal jobs report and the staggering inflation numbers, CNN and MSNBC anchors frequently have to pick their jaws off the news room floor before spitting out the numbers to their dwindling audiences.
And speaking of audiences, the 46th president hasn't been great for ratings either. Biden hasn't had a press conference in over seventy days. His handlers don't permit him to take questions too often — a more common sight is reporters being herded out of the Oval Office like cattle.
Yet somehow all of the insanity isn't enough to break the media's Baghdad Bob mentality.
The Washington Post's Jennifer Rubin recently said on MSNBC, with a straight face, "Well if the economy is not better and Covid is still raging, the Democrats are in deep trouble. I'm not sure the president, who is going to be setting the tone for the election, can do a whole lot about either one of those." There is a reason Ms. Rubin is Ron Klain's favorite columnist.
The idea that Biden's hands are tied is absurd on its face, but it is especially hilarious when compared to Rubin's old takes on Trump's handling of the pandemic.
In March 2021, Reuters ran a piece titled, "US Covid response could have avoided hundreds of thousand of deaths." Rubin tweeted the article and added, "blood on Trump's and his enablers' hands."
How times have changed!
Members of the mainstream media have spent the Biden era doing one of two things: clapping like seals, or furrowing their brows over why the rest of the country isn't joining them in idol-worshipping the decrepit president. But how just how undying is their loyalty to the Old One?
It is tempting to look at the shameless behavior from our press, who put all of their journalistic curiosity and ethics aside in order to help Biden beat Trump, and assume that they will never return to reality. That could be the case. It's possible the state-adjacent media will spend the next three years assuring us that the man behind the mask and aviators is sharp as a tack. But I would guess not.
One scenario in particular may see the press finally bursting their Biden bubble: if the Democrats signal that they have found a viable alternative to Joseph Robinette Biden.
Progressive outlets aren't afraid to take the gloves off once they know they have permission from the Democratic Party. Don't take my word for it. Just ask Andrew Cuomo and Michael Avenatti. The media will protect a useful idiot — but Joe Biden is no longer useful.
Biden acted as a Trojan horse for the Squad's progressive policies when he was elected. In the second half of his term, he may find himself transformed into their scapegoat.
Most observers predict a brutal defeat for the Democrats in the upcoming midterms. Couple this with Joe's horrid poll numbers and lame-duck status and you have a panicked party searching for a plan B. Once the liberals have set their sights on a new hero who can pull them out of this mess, then, and only then, will the media turn on the president.
I hope it doesn't come as too much of a surprise to Joe and Dr. Jill. Hopefully they never mistook the media's deranged hate for Donald Trump as sincere love for Joe Biden.
Grace Curley is a Spectator contributing writer, host of The Grace Curley Show and executive producer of The Howie Carr Show on WRKO. She is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
The meritocrat and the aristocrat
By	Matt Purple
January 6 was an alarm bell
By	Daniel McCarthy
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Namaste. How are you all? You know me, don't you? After all, you threw such a fit every time I appeared on your TV, calling me stereotypical and racist. I am Apu Nahasapeemapetilon from The Simpsons. You are aware of racial stereotypes that I perpetuate. I know you have made me the poster boy for racial stereotypes, but before you point a finger, I want to ask: How are you any better?
You get angry at white men who created me, but don't bash an eyelash when another channel makes fun of your own neighbours living in different parts of your own country. You chortle with laughter when you hear Mithun da' "I yam Krishnan Iyer M. I yam nariyal pani wala" in Agneepath, or when Satish Kaushik dons on the character of Muthuswamy in Padosan, exclaiming 'Aiyoo' after every two seconds. Were you completely okay with Deepika Padukone's 'Tamil' accent in Chennai Express, which sounded even more stereotypical than I do? After all, the struggles of Chinnaswami Muthuswami Venugopal Iyer and his name were definitely only funny and not exaggerated in any way. Or did you just overlook all of that because, here, you were the ones committing the crime?
incorrect English. All those people can't be wrong!
But, I guess their share of the cake is still better than the slice cut out for the Haryanvi characters. You don't grant them proper dialogues but rather one, single word: 'chhora/chhori'. Sprinkle a generous pinch of rudeness in the mix and you have your ultimate Jaat. And his cousin, Mr Gujarati, is just a man wearing dhotis, eating dhoklas and asking everyone "Kem cho? Maja ma?" And the cherry on the cake or rather the rosogolla are the Bengali characters whose vowels are as round as the rosogolla which is stuffed in their face all the screen time they are given on the big screen.
Sure, I am an NRI and have been out of touch with Bollywood for a little while, but I would sincerely like to ask you all to fix the accents that you have blown out of proportions before you come after mine and point a finger at me.
Grandfather: Happy Birthday, my dear! You are finally eighteen.
Grandson: Thank you, grandpa. I have been waiting for the day I could cast a vote, and now I can do that!
GF: Really? Out of all the things, you're excited for voting?
GS: Why shouldn't I be? As a democratic country, India is built on the foundation of elections. I'm happy to be one of the people who are contributing towards a better nation.
GF: It is funny how you think your vote has that much of an impact. I'm sixty, and in my forty eight years of voting, I've never felt like I'm making a difference.
GS: Oh, come on grandpa! You know that isn't true. What if everyone started thinking the way you do?
GF: What's to stop them?
GS: Through voting, we have the power to influence. A single vote of mine can affect the fate of a large number of people. Do you not remember when CP Joshi lost his Rajasthan state assembly seat by one vote? Or when Marcus Morton became the governor of Massachusetts by bagging that one extra vote that made him the winner?
GF: Those are just one-in-a-million cases. Not every election is like that. It doesn't matter if I vote or not; what is supposed to happen will happen.
GS: You can't say that. If we were to just let it be, women still wouldn't have the right to vote. Suffragettes like Emmeline Pankhurst, Ida B Wells, Alice Paul and Alice Stone Blackwell fought to get women voting rights. It didn't just happen.
GF: So what? Nobody's vote matters.
GS: That's where you are wrong. Voting matters! If it weren't for votes, countries like Ireland, Australia, Argentina, Austria, Canada and so many more would still not have granted LGBTQ rights to their citizens.
GF: Much great work voting did, son! Look at America and its president. Look at Russia. They probably would have been fine if people didn't vote to elect Trump or support Putin.
GS: Maybe they would have been, but at least they had a hand in electing their government, rather than living in a dictatorship. If it weren't for votes, Colorado would never have increased their minimum wages and Canada would never have elected Justin Trudeau, the man who is leading their country to be the epitome of equality and love. Don't you think we, too, deserve to elect officials who take our country on a greater path?
GF: We do, but I doubt it will happen with just one vote.
GS: Maybe not, but at least one vote is a start. Casting even one vote is a step towards a greater country. After all, if India can vote to keep Taj Mahal in Seven Wonders of the World, we surely can vote to create a nation of tomorrow.
Recently when I attended the junior annual day of AIS Vas 1 (read pg 11) and was felicitating Sanchita Tiwari, for her national achievement in archery at Khelo India, I was touched by what her mother shared. Thanking the school for all the support, she fondly reminisced the day when I met her first and promised to hone her daughter's talent as an international level sportswoman. While she thanked me for keeping my promise, I knew this wouldn't have been possible without the support of parents. Today, I want to share this thought with all Amity parents, because, at Amity, we constantly strive to provide best platforms and state-of-the-art facilities to the young minds we so lovingly nurture. But these platforms alone cannot nurture if we do not have support of the parents to come forward and make best use of all these opportunities.
One such platform is The Global Times, which you are reading right now, conceptualised to give every child an opportunity to think, write and create. I am very happy to read this special edition taken out by the students of AIS Vas 1. Be it interviewing experts (page 1) or making an educational poster (page 7), the newspaper has groomed writers and designers, who will one day be part of media, empowering the nation with their conscientious writing.
Each young mind is a sapling that you've handed over to us for nurturing further and this is my promise to you that I will keep striving till children like Sanchita and others reach Olympics and make a niche for themselves.
In today's world of fast living and materialism, we have forgotten our true values of brotherhood, love and respect for each other. We have forgotten that practice of harmony and reconciliation is the most vital and artistic of human actions. If we want our future to be peaceful, we must first work on world peace in the present. Through the guidance given by Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools & RBEF, the new generation is ready to reinvent and revamp the way we live. They have been taught to be respectful, peaceful and altruistic. Our Chairperson is an ardent believer that generosity for the welfare of others makes our existence gratifying. She gave Amitians ample space to shine by being organized, and result-oriented. Here, students inherit a foundation built on traditions and associations.
I am glad to see how beautifully the editorial team of AIS Vasundhara 1, has incorporated the teachings of their Chairperson and have been committed throughout. I'm delighted to see the way they have demonstrated their mettle by meeting all the deadlines, editing, re-editing to perfection, painting every brush stroke with love, focusing the camera with all accuracy and designing a masterpiece.
May victory follow you! In the halo of prosperity, may you always glow!
Making a newspaper may seem like an easy task to accomplish, but, in reality, it is like forming a bridge between the flowing thoughts that run in our head and the artistic magnificence that can be achieved if we work hard enough. In the originality of its conception, in the excellence of its writing, in the beauty of its visual presentation, in its commitment to accuracy, healthy discourse and editorial balance, the newspaper endeavours to reflect the values that students have imbibed in this journey of discovering their own worth. The brilliant journalists of Amity International School, Vasundhara 1 are committed to offer their readers a mix of newsworthy, interesting, engaging and thought-provoking articles. This splendid podium known by the name of The Global Times builds confidence, promotes leadership skills, encourage teamwork and makes reading & writing more than fun. Parents will have a valuable record of their children's creative talents and will cherish them for their lives. This is the beauty of the Contest Edition. Through this one newspaper, the entire Amity universe is brought together, let alone one school for one Contest Edition. This newspaper is a stepping stone, the first building block, the true base on which a fulfilling life is built. As the entire AIS Vas 1 offers this amalgamation of their love and hard work for everyone to see, I am sure it will inspire and motivate others to come forward and be a part of this amazing journey called The Global Times.


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MANILA—University of Santo Tomas rallied on and beat AMA Online Education, 113-108, to stay unscathed in the 2019 PBA D-League on Monday at Paco Arena.
Mark Nonoy injected the much-needed energy for the Growling Tigers as he dropped all of his 14 points in the team's 44-point fourth quarter barrage as they completed the fightback from an 11-point deficit, 78-67, in the waning moments of the third period.
Soulemane Chabi Yo led UST's attack with 25 points, 18 rebounds, and five blocks, while Sherwin Concepcion added his own double-double of 20 points and 13 boards off the bench.
Rhanz Abando and Renzo Subido both scored 19 to help the Growling Tigers move up the Aspirants Group leadership at 2-0.
"Our composure was tested. For sure natuto kami rito. Halos ratratan eh, so every time we experience that, mate-test yung decision making ng mga players," said coach Aldin Ayo.
It was an admirable performance from Joshua Munzon, who held the fort for AMA with 46 points, the second-most points in a game in PBA D-League history. The top overall pick also added 11 rebounds, six steals, and four assists in the losing cause.
Franky Johnson added 21 points and seven rebounds, while Troy Rike had 13 and nine for the Titans (1-1).
UST 113 -- Chabi Yo 25, Concepcion 20, Subido 19, Abando 19, Nonoy 14, Lee 8, Ando 4, Mahinay 4, Paraiso 0, Pangilinan 0, Zamora 0.
AMA ONLINE EDUCATION 108 -- Munzon 46, Johnson 21, Rike 13, Dela Virgen 10, Tambeling 8, Montalbo 6, Yu 2, Liwag 2, Asuncion 0, Paras 0, Parcero 0, Bederi 0.