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We protect New Zealand's wider interests by contributing to international peace and security initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region, and by contributing to the advancement of our security partnerships with other nations. Our functions are established in law by the Defence Act 1990, the Veterans' Support Act 2014 and related regulations. The Defence White Paper is the topmost policy direction to Defence; the latest iteration is the Defence White Paper (2016). From time-to-time the Government also produces other policy statements that provide supplementary direction to our Defence Force.
The contribution we make to national security is further defined through our operational outputs, which describe what military capabilities the Government may consider employing in expeditionary combat operations, the assistance provided to the civil surveillance programme and on domestic security tasks in and around New Zealand.
Although we are prepared for combat, our technical skills, professional training, and high-end military equipment mean we can partner with other agencies towards a range of domestic and international challenges, including search and rescue, disaster relief, counter-terrorism and maritime surveillance.
The Royal New Zealand Navy, New Zealand Army, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force are the primary components of our Force. Regular Force, Reservists and Civilians – together we are a Force for New Zealand.
Courage | Tū Kaha – Taking action despite your fears
Courage is having the moral and physical strength to do what is right, even in the face of adversity. It is stepping up when things get hard. It is speaking up when you see things that are wrong. Courage is enforcing our standards and discipline. It is not giving in to peer pressure.
Commitment | Tū Tika – Giving your best
Commitment is doing your best. It is always looking for ways to achieve the task, and persevering even when the going gets tough. Commitment is accepting and living our values and standards. It is serving New Zealand.
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Integrity is conducting yourself honestly, ethically and to the highest professional standards -- even when no one is watching. It is doing the things that you say you are going to do. Integrity is accepting responsibility for your decisions and actions.
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Q: Clang Dump AST of Python headers I am using:
clang -Xclang -ast-dump -fsyntax-only /usr/local/Cellar/python@3.11/3.11.2/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.11/include/python3.11/boolobject.h
on the header to try to get all function declarations in a header
boolobject.h:
/* Boolean object interface */

#ifndef Py_BOOLOBJECT_H
#define Py_BOOLOBJECT_H
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" {
#endif

PyAPI_DATA(PyTypeObject) PyBool_Type;

#define PyBool_Check(x) Py_IS_TYPE(x, &PyBool_Type)

/* Py_False and Py_True are the only two bools in existence.
Don't forget to apply Py_INCREF() when returning either!!! */

/* Don't use these directly */
PyAPI_DATA(PyLongObject) _Py_FalseStruct;
PyAPI_DATA(PyLongObject) _Py_TrueStruct;

/* Use these macros */
#define Py_False ((PyObject *) &_Py_FalseStruct)
#define Py_True ((PyObject *) &_Py_TrueStruct)

// Test if an object is the True singleton, the same as "x is True" in Python.
PyAPI_FUNC(int) Py_IsTrue(PyObject *x);
#define Py_IsTrue(x) Py_Is((x), Py_True)

// Test if an object is the False singleton, the same as "x is False" in Python.
PyAPI_FUNC(int) Py_IsFalse(PyObject *x);
#define Py_IsFalse(x) Py_Is((x), Py_False)

/* Macros for returning Py_True or Py_False, respectively */
#define Py_RETURN_TRUE return Py_NewRef(Py_True)
#define Py_RETURN_FALSE return Py_NewRef(Py_False)

/* Function to return a bool from a C long */
PyAPI_FUNC(PyObject *) PyBool_FromLong(long);

#ifdef __cplusplus
}
#endif
#endif /* !Py_BOOLOBJECT_H */

But it gives me the following errors:
boolobject.h:10:26: error: expected function body after function declarator
PyAPI_DATA(PyTypeObject) PyBool_Type;
                         ^
boolobject.h:18:26: error: expected function body after function declarator
PyAPI_DATA(PyLongObject) _Py_FalseStruct;
                         ^
boolobject.h:19:26: error: expected function body after function declarator
PyAPI_DATA(PyLongObject) _Py_TrueStruct;
                         ^
boolobject.h:26:17: error: expected function body after function declarator
PyAPI_FUNC(int) Py_IsTrue(PyObject *x);
                ^
boolobject.h:30:17: error: expected function body after function declarator
PyAPI_FUNC(int) Py_IsFalse(PyObject *x);
                ^
boolobject.h:38:12: error: unknown type name 'PyObject'
PyAPI_FUNC(PyObject *) PyBool_FromLong(long);
           ^
boolobject.h:38:24: error: expected function body after function declarator
PyAPI_FUNC(PyObject *) PyBool_FromLong(long);
                       ^

I also tried to parse it with libclang in python:
import sys
from typing import List

import clang
import clang.cindex
from clang.cindex import *

def traverse(node):
    for child in node.get_children():
        traverse(child)
    print('Found %s [line=%s, col=%s] -- %s' % (node.displayname, node.location.line, node.location.column, node.kind))

if __name__ == "__main__":
    clang.cindex.Config.set_library_path('/Library/Developer/CommandLineTools/usr/lib')

    index = Index.create()
    args = ['-xc++', '--std=c++17']
    translation_unit = index.parse(
        "/usr/local/Cellar/python@3.11/3.11.2/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.11/include/python3.11/boolobject.h",
        args=args,
        options=TranslationUnit.PARSE_INCOMPLETE)
    print('Translation unit:', translation_unit.spelling)
    traverse(translation_unit.cursor)

But it doesn't parse everything. It only spits out VAR_DECL's:
Found PyTypeObject [line=10, col=12] -- CursorKind.VAR_DECL
Found PyLongObject [line=18, col=12] -- CursorKind.VAR_DECL
Found PyLongObject [line=19, col=12] -- CursorKind.VAR_DECL
Found  [line=6, col=8] -- CursorKind.UNEXPOSED_DECL

Any ideas how to fix this, so that it can parse the header? Am I missing a flag somewhere either on the command-line or the above python code?

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Mansplaining is a very serious issue. When women are marginalized by men in professional or public dialogue, it deserves to be called out. Mansplaining also has tiers of offense, and it turns out that some of the most egregious examples are pretty hilarious.
In this case, a man on Twitter named Paul Bullen decided to weigh in on the correct terms for describing female sexual organs. Normally, we have a policy at Upworthy of not "punching down," i.e. not calling out everyday people who were thrust into the public spotlight against their will. Bullen isn't your typical public figure, but he does list himself as a "writer, editor, teacher" has a publicly listed website and enjoys weighing in on a number of daily issues across politics and culture. And Paul Bullen isn't backing down after being hilariously called out for his viral mansplaining episode. So, yeah, we're going to have a little fun with this one. Sorry, Paul.
Hold on tight, because there are a number of steps leading up this ladder of ridiculous.
And that's OK, Paul. There's nothing wrong with a little amateur media criticism. We get it here all the time and frankly, oftentimes it's perfectly merited.
Here's where things really go off the rails.
Yes, she was totally owning him. But honestly, so far as mic drops go, that was incredibly gentle and offered Paul the opportunity to graciously respond, or even to just move on and not respond at all.
But of course, that didn't happen.
And even after all of THAT, Paul doubled down praising his own politeness and respect while only suggesting that "if" he is wrong, he certainly handled it better than his critics. Which, of course, only led to a full-on avalanche of more poignant and hilarious clapbacks.
So, the obvious lesson here is don't mansplain. It's not that complicated. But we can at least be grateful that until we see the day when mansplaining has been added to the dustbin of history, we at least have guys like Paul to amuse us along the way.
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Long time no see for Turkish band maNga! But thankfully they return to our site with a lovely new single. "Yad eller" is a classic rock ballad which has calmer verses and an explosive chorus. The song really stands out: it's our song of the week!


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Home NEWS Bandits release another batch of 15 abducted Kaduna Baptist School students
Bandits release another batch of 15 abducted Kaduna Baptist School students
Fifteen of the remaining 80 abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi, Kaduna, have been released, leaving 65 of them in captivity.
Chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Joseph Hayab, confirmed the release in a telephone chat on Sunday.
Hayab said, "15 of the students were released on Saturday night, while 65 of them are still being held by bandits."
The CAN chairman who did not give further details about their release, added that there would be no ceremony on reuniting the children with their parents as those whose children were released had been asked to picked them.
The bandits had on July 25, 2021, released the first batch of 28 students, promising that others would be released in batches.
The criminals were said to have demanded for a fresh ransom of N80m for the release of all the remaining 80 students, however it was learnt that after series of negotiations, an undisclosed amount of money was paid to secure their release.
Again, after collecting the money, the bandits were said to have reneged on the promised and released only 15 students.
The bandits had on July 5, invaded the school, located some few kilometers away from Kaduna metropolis and abducted 121 students.
So far 56 of the students had regained freedom.
Hopes were high that with the ongoing security operations against bandits and kidnappers terrorising Kaduna state, the students may be rescued.
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Bill Chuck of the NY Times posted a nice article this morning that outlined nine Yankee milestones Derek Jeter will approach in 2010.
I think the coolest milestone might be stolen bases. He's only 21 steals behind Rickey Henderson for the all-time Yankee lead. Will he get it this year? I think so.
For more milestones on Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte, check out my post from last month.


Down to the wire finish, bottom of the ninth walk-off, desperate Hail-Mary pass…all sports cliche's to describe a close finish. I don't believe any of these phrases could have done justice to the trio of talented bass teams who finished 1-2-3 at the 1st of 2 PAYCHECK Wildcard tournaments on the Upper Bay out of Anchor Marina on Sunday, October 13.
2 days of heavy rains and winds had the bay stirred up big time. The front tried to move out throughout the day but it was slow-moving despite the strong winds. One team ventured out to the prosperous grass flats but returned shortly with no olive branch as they could not locate the grass due to the wave action and color of the water.
Any of the 10 teams entered in this tournament were capable of taking home all of the marbles (yes, another cliche'). In fact, 7 out of 10 teams carried a limit to the scales and those that didn't still had a nice caliber of bass.
Kevin Simpson and Sam Rineer were 2 bass shy of a tournament limit but oh, what a monster they laid on the scale. The big bass of the tournament weighed 6.38 pounds and Kevin swears the other 2 bass came to the scales just to honor the big fellow! They pocketed a cool hundred bucks.
Mike Sentore and Sean McKee, Angler's of the year in the Premier Marine Division sacked up 5 bass weighing 16.88 and finished in 4th place. Good going!
After taking the lead early Steve Myers and John Richick could only watch and hope that their 17.24 pounds were enough for the win. Eventually two teams barely nudged ahead of them but what finish! Nice bag, guys!
John Valdez and Ed Davis squeaked ahead of Steve and John with a limit that weighed 17.29 pounds. They received $300 in total prize money. Great job!
Kings of the hill, top of the heap on this day were Keith Cowan and Zach Cowan who sneaked into the lead to stay with 17.49 pounds. Wow, that was close! Congratulations! They were awarded $710. Not a bad return on their $100 investment!
The next PAYCHECK Wildcard on the Bay will be Sunday, October 20 at Anchor Marine, one day after the 5th and final Pro Tour event on Saturday, also out of Anchor.


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1839 Rivers.
The trick to manipulating situations is tiny moves that slowly alter the course of things. Not big changes that people notice. Just skew things a little and they will be way off course the longer it runs.
There's a character in the old Popeye musical, Olive's father, who asks people for an apology no matter what is said to him. After the last few days I kind of feel like that's how 50% of people on the planet are like now. Perpetually demanding apologies from everyone, for everything.
I want an apology for Rocket Power. That garbage ass show. No apology is forthcoming. Also Ahh Real Monsters. The last season of Doug. I feel like I actually have a shot at getting an apology for that one. The Disney season of Doug was such a betrayal to what the show was.
I wonder if the people who created Doug are sex offenders. It's starting to seem like everyone who made everything ever is some kind of sex offender. Like the Allison Mack thing. It's like the world just keeps doubling down on the crazy. I'm starting to think that reality is jusr a simulation being fed directly into my brain, but a tumor is making it crash really slowly.
Published in Comics on 2018/04/23 by Jackie
A1star on 2018/04/23 @ 9:13 am Reply
Extra t in the second panel between like and had. Comics been awesome as usual crave.
Jackie on 2018/04/23 @ 9:21 am Reply
Ah fuck. Thanks for telling me.
Nikolay on 2018/04/23 @ 5:23 pm Reply
Now apologize :|
Jackie on 2018/04/23 @ 5:26 pm Reply
I apologize.
Pufnstuff on 2018/04/23 @ 7:20 pm Reply
You owe me an apology.
I don't know for what, but you do.
A on 2018/04/23 @ 9:35 am Reply
What? No, I'M real. YOU'RE the simulation.
Oh nooooooo!
David browie on 2018/04/23 @ 9:53 am Reply
Once they are counted and compelled they can quickly be dispelled like figments it's my own imagination.
TRA on 2018/04/23 @ 11:09 am Reply
I remember hearing that poem on the Muppet Show. Was it from anything before that?
Aletheia on 2018/04/23 @ 11:35 am Reply
According to http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Fears_of_Zero , it was written solely for the show. It shares a certain feeling and attitude with Dune's Litany Against Fear, though. :)
Cool. Thanks! I've been trying to find that poem!
For those who want to find out, the poem is called: Fears of Zero by Jerry Juhl. :)
That makes me think of the moral quandary in Blade Runner- if you found out, by accident, that someone is a robot-type of thing, would you tell them?
Man, I had a friend in college who used to say I was a figment of his imagination. It got to the point over the space of years several people on campus used to call me "Figment" and I only realized it after I graduated it. That's the evidence right there for incremental diverting of rivers. One guy's regular, everyday comments changed my self-perception without my ever realizing it.
TRA on 2018/04/26 @ 2:15 am Reply
Perfesser_Bear on 2018/04/23 @ 10:09 am Reply
It's the truth. By just adjusting the motion of a few snowflakes, you can convert what was to be an avalanche to a handful of snow rollers. The trick is knowing where to make the changes, and how much.
Not that it means anything- but Jackie's thoughts on Doug, + other shows made me think of Timothy Dalton's James Bond films.
IMO- I was a big fan of the previous Bond films. I thought that Dalton's 1st Bond film was pretty good, + then they made his 2nd Bond film, which was gross, + awful in lots of other ways.
I never was really into Bond films, after seeing [Dalton's] Bond films.
qka on 2018/04/24 @ 8:05 am Reply
Poor Timothy Dalton. It wasn't that he was a bad Bond. It's that the scripts he had to work to were so bad. Actually, they are, in some ways, the culmination of the ultra fanciful, totally unbelievable arc of stories started with Roger Moore. Roger was getting too old to play the part and they got Tim. The only thing is that Roger had the smarm to pull that silliness off, and Tim didn't. Maybe because Roger and the fanciful stories co-evolved into it over time, and Tim was stuck straight into it from the get-go.
As you said, "Living Daylights" wasn't bad. Would have perfectly suited a younger Roger Moore. Although Joe Don Baker's role was a disconnect from what he played in later Bond flicks. Sort of like Harry Potter first showing up on M*A*S*H as the loony tunes general, only to come back as Col. Potter.
"License to Kill" was just so self indulgent, beyond any reality. But part of that was the state of the world at that time. Communism, the classic Bond enemy, was on its heels. Cocaine was the the new boogyman. So let's send in James Bond…
Pierce Brosnan had the smoothness to play Bond, in the style of Roger. Plus the scripts, while still fanciful, were less self indulgent. Daniel Craig played Bond with a grittiness we had not seen before. In a way, Dan played Bond more in the way Ian Fleming wrote him in the original novels, and not so Hollywood (or the Brit equivalent) slick.
T-Ray on 2018/04/24 @ 8:27 pm Reply
To me, the Roger Moore depiction of Bond was nearly unwatchable. From the moment I first saw him on Remington Steele, I was waiting for Pierce Brosnan to play Bond. Unfortunately, previous contractual obligations kept him from doing no more than a pitiful few.
While Sean Connery defined the role (and will always be #1), I feel that Daniel Craig's portrayal is such a close second as to be virtually tied as the best film Bond.
Jordan on 2018/04/23 @ 11:18 am Reply
Oof, I'd be super pissed if I were John. Though mostly from seeing behind the curtain, but still just knowing Thomas you'd know he's screwing with you to some level. In this case it's the first body in no mans land.
just a Ian on 2018/04/23 @ 2:45 pm Reply
The 50% of the population demanding a apology regarding anything said to them thing seems to be the general attitude on some media platforms especially forums, its like you cant say anything without someone getting bent out of shape over it…its like saying the sky is blue and then getting 20 people argueing its green or pink.
Random Guy on 2018/04/24 @ 4:53 am Reply
How Dare You!!! ;)
Me on 2018/04/24 @ 2:46 pm Reply
But it IS pink at dawn and dusk! Are you anti-twilight-hours?!?!?!
I'm pro-dusk, anti-dawn!!
Me on 2018/04/26 @ 7:46 am Reply
That is fair.
Josh Winthrop on 2018/04/23 @ 3:15 pm Reply
I'll agree with you on Rocket Power, but Ahhh! Real Monsters was good. I demand an apology. ;-)
My feelings on Disney's version of Doug are mixed; in and of itself, it was okay, but it didn't feel like the same show. Largely because creator Jim Jenkins was not involved much after seeing all the notes Disney gave him. Also, Billy West couldn't be on the show to play Doug/Roger for some reason (union rules, I think…).
I'm sorry you like terrible things, like my comic & Aah Real Monsters.
Brandon on 2018/04/24 @ 2:44 pm Reply
I never watched enough Rocket Power to understand where you're coming from, Crave, but it never came off as insufferable to me. So it was about a bunch of teenage thrill seekers, living on an oceanfront town. That may be shallow but not a sufficiently bad idea for a show. Now Cartoon Network's daytime block…woof, they have been releasing stinkers since they dropped their anime block (or Toonami block). Not to mention all the new age Nickolodeon and Disney shows, outside of a small handful. Riddle me this, Crave. Would you rather watch a show which you've mentioned here, or watch the following: the Simpsons (post 8th season), the Cleveland show, Family Guy, Drawn Together, Camp Lazlo, Breadwinners, Chowder, The Adventures of Flapjack, Allen Gregory, The Adventures of Billy and Mandy, The Regular Show, Lucy the Daughter of the Devil, Saul of the Molemen, Squidbillies, Xavier: Renegade Angel, Frisky Dingo, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Teen Titans Go!, the new Powerpuff Girls, or the House of Mouse?
Josh Winthrop on 2018/04/25 @ 12:18 pm Reply
Guess he missed your post. Personally, our of all those shows, the only two worth watching are Camp Lazlo (The final episode has a reference to Joe Murray's other famous cartoon: Rocko's Modern Life) and Disney's House of Mouse (I assume when you said "House of Mouse", you meant the show with that title, and not as a nickname for Disney in general). I'll still watch the Treehouse of Horror episodes of The Simpsons.
EmCeeKhan on 2018/04/25 @ 7:34 pm Reply
I liked The Regular Show up to the last WTF season.
I also liked Flapjack. Not because of the art, but the puns – OMG the puns. It was like Chowder and Flapjack were written for people like myself.
I am curious about these notes. I can't find a reference to them on The Internets. Not swiftly anyways.
But I DID find out that Billy West wasn't brought back because he had become a fairly well-known voice actor, and was thus more expensive than someone that wasn't.
Morriy on 2018/04/25 @ 3:13 am Reply
So Disney couldn't be bothered to get Billy West back for the final season of Doug because he was too expensive? What was his agent demanding from Disney? The mint?
I don't think he was demanding "the mint" so much as "a little more than a newbie would"
Actually at one point, Billy West changed agents because the agent was asking for three times the normal fee they ask regular voice actors. I remember being on the Panel Committee for MegaCon wanting to get Billy West to come do a panel, but holy shit it was expensive. He charged more than Shatner, so we got Shatner instead.
maarvarq on 2018/04/23 @ 3:27 pm Reply
I keep thinking "No, not Allison Mack!" but then I realise that's just because she was good at playing Sweet Girl Next Door Who Just Happens to be Drop-Dead Gorgeous Too, and I haven't the faintest idea whether she's actually a good person or not (which she doesn't seem to be).
I had to look up who we were even talking about Didn't recognize the name(my celebrity name roster isn't very long, and well off Main Street).
She may have once been a good person, but she's apparently a brainwashed cultist now. That tends to affect one's behavior.
Not excusing her current actions, just … who she is now, it isn't a reflection of who she used to be.
If nothing else, I think we can say her old self was a TERRIBLE judge of character.
Steve on 2018/04/23 @ 6:53 pm Reply
Demanding not only apologies but a sort of permanent exile from gainful employment. Apparently starving to death is now a requirement to not have your business burned to the ground according to the "justice" part of the SJW movement.
Annonymouse on 2018/04/24 @ 7:38 pm Reply
Ah but you misunderstand the reality of the situation. It is just one more brick in the 1984 wall of doublethink.
Each word in the acronym is the antithesis of what is happening in truth.
So SJW translates as Hermetical Injustice Assassins.
And we're supposed to give a fuck….why?
The H.I.A., or as Chuck Norris calls it: HI-YA! :)
Mazed on 2018/04/23 @ 8:58 pm Reply
Now Thomas owe an apology to John!
Ability-King-KK on 2018/04/23 @ 9:10 pm Reply
What was wrong with Ahh! Real Monsters? I mean, yeah there were better Nicktoons, but it wasn't god awful like Rocket Power, Jimmy Neutron, or Spongebob.
Was Ahh! Real Monsters! bad because it was a Klasky Gsupo production?
Look, I know the animation and character designs for that cartoon and other KG shows were ugly as fuck but they had some fun writing to them.
And fuck me if the Gromble wasn't the best character in the show!
Vorlonagent on 2018/04/23 @ 9:24 pm Reply
I want apologies for the Star Wars Prequels. And Abrams' Trek films.
Not happening, I know…
Thracecius on 2018/04/23 @ 11:27 pm Reply
And the new Star Wars films. :P I didn't even bother watching the new one after that mess that was episode whatever, which would have been marginal even without Emo-Vader. Lawrence Kasden, or more likely Disney and Abrams, have ruined Star Wars.
Archangel on 2018/04/24 @ 12:13 am Reply
Star Wars died a long time ago. (KotOR was its last gasp.) People keep hitting it in the hopes it will seem at least a little alive.
The_Rippy_One on 2018/04/25 @ 10:51 am Reply
I dunno – Rebel One was a solid little movie, and the most fun I'd had with Star Wars in a long while.
I know people who would argue that the "Star Wars: Clone Wars" cartoons were pretty watchable, too.
Yawnitz on 2018/04/24 @ 1:48 am Reply
Emo Vader? Huh. That's how about 60% of enlisted Marines behaved, including a few that outranked me. Seeing his performance, I absolutely knew where he got it from.
TRA on 2018/04/23 @ 11:29 pm Reply
I always remember- our Sensei said:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLAH6BQW8AAylLL.jpg
Heh, heh, heh!
The Star Wars fans had been begging Lucas since the end of The Return of the Jedi to make a new Star Wars movie for more than a decade although Lucas really didn't owe the fans anything. Episode 1 gets made and the fans lose their shit because it didn't live up to the original trilogy.
Classic case of wanting to have your cake and eat it too.
You know, the hilarious thing about the Abrams Trek movies is that actual lifetime Star Trek fans wrote the script, designed the ships and begged for the cast that got picked for the films. Abrams only directed the thing – he did not cast or write the script.
The newest Trek movie was actually better because SIMON PEGG co-wrote the script. But according to Star Trek assho – I mean, fans, we disregard the odd number movies.
For everyone bitching about Luke being emotionally unstable and quitting – Luke was like that in 90% of the Extended Universe stuff. Either he joined the Dark Side and had to be brought back by Leia; screwed up being a good teacher so his students left him in droves to use the Force however the heck they wanted; dropped the ball in finishing off threats to the New Republic that came back to haunt him; or quit entirely once his wife Mara Jade was killed by his niece.
And the Solo kids were all sorts of messed up. The favorite one was blamed for the death of Chewbacca and had to die becoming one with the Force to get his dad's love back. One joined the Dark Side and had to be killed by her father after she murdered a lot of people. And one became a tool of the alien race invading the galaxy.
I actually like the new movies because I was tired of all the stupid BS of the EU.
Oh My! It sounds like Luke really got flamed in the EU novels. ^^;
The first of the new Trek movies wasn't that bad. It had flaws, and Sulu's space-katana was just so backwards to both what was spoken and what was done with Sulu in the past that it really stuck out(and I'm pretty sure space samurai Sulu was Abrams' call), but… it wasn't an awful movie.
Into Darkness, though… THAT was an awful movie. I never saw Star Trek Beyond, and that call was made almost entirely on the demerits of Into Darkness.
The odd-number rule has never made sense to me. Yes, 1 and 5 were bad films, but 3 wasn't at all. And Generations, AKA 7, was the only Next Generation movie that WASN'T excrement.
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Hey, Jackie, just gotta say, I noticed this today, with all the time its been since we last saw the guys talking, how much your drawing and comic's art has improved. There's just so much more detail, and small things that make everything work. Anyway, just wanted to let you know, I've been really impressed! Thanks!
It would be pretty sad if I hadn't improved at least a little after a decade, although I'm so close to it I rarely notice it myself.
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FNA3903 - Film practice - 2017
Department of Fine Arts
Dr Michael Vale
Second semester 2017 (Day)
This unit will offer a continuation of skills and knowledge acquired in its introductory unit VCO2903. Students will be asked to work at an advanced level of production - either individually or in collaboration - while scrutinising current cinema practice in greater depth.
Art & Design in film is an elective unit involving close visual analysis of selected feature films. The unit focuses on design as part of the visual language of film. While embracing theoretical concerns the primary emphasis is on the design component of the film and the unit is therefore particularly suited to Art and Design students.
The unit will involve a close analysis of films as complete works, but more particularly by exploring certain themes and visual strategies. This will be done in the context of cinema history and theory. Students will also be set creative tasks culminating in the production of a longer moving image work or a cinema-informed artwork.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Understand film narrative as a visual method
Produce creative works that apply aspects of film language either in the form of (longer) moving image works or cinema informed projects within student's own studio discipline.
Investigate the role of the crew in a film project, and collaborate with others to produce creative works.
Critically discuss theoretical and technical issues related to the expression and communication of design ideas through the medium of film
Apply understanding and knowledge of film culture and process to longer moving image works/ projects (either individually or collaboratively).
Discuss critical theory in relation to film culture building on knowledge of cinema history and world cinema.
Assessment is 100% by folio at mid-semester and end of semester. The folio will be comprised of works produced during the duration of the unit, and may also include student's works made independently of the unit, and a journal which will document on-going progress and research over the semester.
Idea for a film work with storyboard + Photo-sequence based on storyboard + journal 50%
Final moving image work or cinema-informed artwork + journal 50%
12 hours per week, including 4 contact hours and 8 independent study hours
VCO2903 or PHO2204 or FNA2903
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Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), the commercial version of Defender antivirus, has identified the Google Chrome browser update (version 88.0.4324.146) introduced yesterday as a backdoor Trojan.
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An "automation error" on Microsoft's part
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5 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances Sherlock Fans Should Watch
Posted on June 21, 2015 by Sherlock's Home
Unless you've been under a rock (or maybe you've been in hiding to disband a vast criminal network – hey, it happens) for the last few years, you will no doubt know of how Benedict Cumberbatch has achieved world-wide superstardom since he donned his scarf and frockcoat in the first series of Sherlock five years ago. While we all primarily know him as the world's only consulting detective, Cumberbatch's successful career – which will soon encompass as diverse roles as Hamlet and Marvel's Doctor Strange – includes many a performance, from those in blockbuster cinema to television movies, that Sherlock fans should check out.
Hawking (2004)
For one of his first leading roles, Benedict went right in at the deep end, giving a passionate and physical performance as the motor-neuron disease suffering physicist, Stephen Hawking. While Benedict's friend, Eddie Redmayne, recently played the role to critial acclaim in a cinematic version of his story, The Theory of Everything, Benedict's rendition of Hawking is just as well-played. This is one for any Sherlock fan wondering where Cumberbatch started out.
Starter for 10 (2006)
Miles away from Stephen Hawking, Benedict played nerdy quiz team champion Patrick Watts opposite James MacAvoy in comedy drama Starter for 10. It's not a starring role but here Cumberbatch proves his comedy skills for which fans will be familiar with from Sherlock's drunken moments in The Sign of Three. Also, his future-on screen brother Mark 'Mycroft' Gatiss has a cameo in the film!
For anyone wanting to see Benedict in another unsavoury role after seeing him as the villain in Star Trek into Darkness, look no further than this wartime romantic film in which Cumberbatch plays the lecherous Paul Marshall. Trust us when we say he's not a nice guy. Weirdly, this is the role that Steven Moffat and Gatiss saw Benedict in and realised he would be perfect to play the heroic Holmes. Er, Ok, then.
Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007)
While it is very different from Sherlock, this moving made-for-television film sees Benedict again play a character in an unexpected male friendship – here he is a writer who makes friends with the lively yet tragic homeless person Stuart, played by Tom Hardy. This is one to watch for a Sherlock fan wanting to see Benedict in more of a Watson role.
The Imitation Game (2014)
As he was playing another anti-social genius, much comparison was made between Benedict's role here as Alan Turing, the man who cracked the Nazi enigma code during the Second World War, and Sherlock. However, Benedict actually gives a very different performance as this very unique individual in this touching biopic. You can read our review of The Imitation Game here.
Is there a role of Cumberbatch's that you think should have made it on to our list? Leave it in the comments!
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18 thoughts on "5 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances Sherlock Fans Should Watch"
I love the Imitation Games, I have already watch it 3 or 4 times 😀 Benedict Cumberbatch is really amazing in Alan Turing!
Mary Heitert
"Fortysomething" with Hugh Laurie.
Parade's End. Great series and amazing performances. One of his best. I'm very surprised it's not here.
rattilia
Of course! There're lots!:-)
Third Star, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Last Enemy, Parade's End, To The Ends Of The Earth, Wreckers, 12 Years A Slave, August: Osange County, Amazing Grace…
Benedict is a very skilled audio voice worker, too. After listening to Cabin Pressure I was hooked immediately. He did a lot of audio books as well. Unbelievable how easily he manages to voice different characters. If you've ever read out loud to someone (maybe your kids) you know how difficult it can be after the first five minutes and when a lot of different characters need a voice. Cabin Pressure opened up a whole world of radio plays and audio books to me. Thanks to Benedict.
Absolutely speechless left me his performance as the Creature in the play "Frankenstein" by Danny Boyle. There're still encore screenings (I saw one of them in cinema) as part of the NTlive series. Check it out on the National Theatre NTlive website.
And I'm totally thrilled that I got 2 tickets for his HAMLET in London this year. There'll be a NTlive and an encore screening in cinemas around the world, too. I'm sure his performance is going to be a blast!
Discovering his work is a real treat. He's as versatile as talented. I've read several times in the media that people in the acting business are talking about him being THE actor of his generation. Judging by all his work I've seen yet, I believe them. 😉
And despite the media makes a lot of fun out of his huge female fanbase there're a lot of male fans, because he truly is a serious stage actor and a brilliant TV and film actor.
I can't wait to see him in Black Mass with Jonny Depp and as the superhero Dr Strange!
So if you don't already know his work, be open minded, do yourself a favour and watch him embodying each character he plays.
Watch out for his body language and voice work! You're in for an acting masterclass!
And… enjoy! :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Forgot to mention The Fifth Estate!
Erin Lindsey
"Third Star".
Probably the best movie role that he's ever done. I had an incredibly emotional reaction to it. Sad movie, with a couple of funny parts. The entire cast did an awesome job.
agree. underrated performance. his best.
"The Last Enemy" was pretty good.
(Not sure if I can post a link, but here goes: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0966151 )
I would highly recommend the stage production of Frankenstein. The only downside is that you have to keep your eyes out for cinema showings and those are few and far between.
Rebecca Nutter
I couldn't agree more. His performance as The Creature is the most beautiful performance I have ever seen!!
Richard Hagen
He shows up briefly in "Nathan Barley".
Linda Saxophone
Let us not forget his two wonderful short films: "Inseparable" and "Little Favour". If anyone knows of more shorts, please let us know.
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Carol Frisbie
As James in The Third Star. A phenomenal and move-to-tears performance. I've watched it a dozen times, and *always* laugh, *always* cry. Essence of Cumberbatch film!
The video footage of Benedict's performance doing the motion-capture for the voice of Smaug in The Hobbit is incredible. He completely embodies the character, and it's amazingly intense. It's on YouTube.
The video footage of Benedict's performance doing the motion-capture for the voice of Smaug in The Hobbit is incredible. He completely embodies the character, and it's amazingly intense. Check it out on YouTube.
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IPC staff take on Bonn marathon
Record-number of employees showcase inclusion in hometown 09 Apr 2019
The IPC had a record-number of participants at the Deutsche Post Marathon Bonn.
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"I wish we could motivate more people with an impairment to participate because there are quite a few people with an impairment"
The roles were flipped for staff of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) who took part in Sunday's Deutsche Post Marathon Bonn.
At the German city's most popular event, 19 employees became the athletes.
They shut down their computers, turned off their work emails and hit the pavement (and cobblestones) of Bonn, running under a lively atmosphere that mimicked the Paralympic Games and World Championships they themselves organise on a day-to-day basis.
"As a sports organisation, we got to show that we're taking part in sport and being active," said Richard Fox, IPC digital media assistant and Beijing 2008 Paralympian.
"In my experience, I deal with athletes and their stories in social media every day, and I see their training, and it inspires me to do my own training too. It inspires me to go and run and do sport."
This year's 19th edition drew a record 13,912 runners from nearly 50 countries.
Team IPC consisted of four marathon relay teams, two handcyclists and two inline skaters – as well as one with a baby stroller.
"That is what I noticed on Sunday, people of all abilities, all ages, all backgrounds taking part in that marathon," Fox said. "When you see that, when you see that harmony and everyone cheering each other on, that's a great feeling."
The race-day conditions were ideal: sunshine with temperatures nearing 20 degrees Celsius, that drew spectators, strangers and fellow IPC colleagues who lined the routes to cheer runners on.
It was the IPC's biggest participation at the biggest sporting event in Bonn, the place the IPC have called home since 1999.
Twelve countries across America, Africa, Asia and Europe were represented, reflecting the organisation's diversity and push for inclusion.
Sport to drive inclusion, locally
The half-marathon handcycle portion saw six participants that included local Paralympic champion Annika Zeyen and Zimbabwean wheelchair tennis Paralympian Nyasha Mharakurwa, who was racing for the first time in Bonn.
"I wish we could motivate more people with an impairment to participate because there are quite a few people with an impairment," said Zeyen, World Para Sport brand manager.
"We have a local Bonn wheelchair basketball team here in Bonn, and I'm sure we could get a lot more people motivated.
"I wish we could find a way of getting more people with an impairment to do it. Even if they don't have to do it on a competitive level, but just be part of such big event, which is the biggest sport event in Bonn."
In her third Bonn marathon, Zeyen was going for the course record (which she holds unofficially) and the win. It was not meant to be on Sunday due to an unfortunate 5km detour that pushed her to second place overall.
The IPC is one of many international organisations headquartered in Bonn, neighbouring the United Nations and international broadcaster Deutsche Welle among others.
On Sunday, 195 company marathon relay teams participated, with Team IPC's best finish being fifth overall (3:25:21), followed by 47th (3:56:32), 59th (4:00:30) and 90th (4:06:56). That was up from one IPC relay team in 2018.
As World Para Athletics competition manager, Laura Danning put her work to practice.
The six-star major marathon runner led efforts in organising the relay teams, and communicating and rallying support internally.
"I love to run, but I really miss being part of a team," said Danning, who ran the last leg of the winning IPC relay team. "So to have the opportunity to run in a team and participate not only for yourself but also for others was one of the reasons to organise an IPC Team.
"It was also a chance to share my love of running with my colleagues; for them to experience the emotions that come with race day: nerves, excitement, and a sense of achievement."
Fox said the IPC participation numbers will rise in 2020.
"We've got people who believe in the power of sport at the IPC and that's good to have," he said.
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Researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have managed to regenerate the retina in mice using neuronal reprogramming. There are currently several lines of research that explore the possibility of tissue regeneration through cell reprogramming. One of the mechanisms being studied is reprogramming through cell fusion.
Researcher Pia Cosma and her team have used the cell fusion mechanism to reprogram the neurons in the retina. This mechanism consists of introducing bone marrow stem cells into the damaged retina. The new undifferentiated cells fuse with the retinal neurons and these acquire the ability to regenerate the tissue.
"For the first time we have managed to regenerate the retina and reprogram its neurons through in vivo cell fusion. We have identified a signalling pathway that, once activated, allows the neurons to be reprogrammed through their fusion with bone marrow cells," explained Pia Cosma, head of the Reprogramming and Regeneration group at the Centre for Genomic Regulation and ICREA research professor.
"This discovery is important not only because of the possible medical applications for retinal regeneration but also for the possible regeneration of other nervous tissues," said Daniela Sanges, first author of the work and postdoctoral researcher in Pia Cosma's laboratory.
The study demonstrates that the regeneration of nervous tissue using means of cell fusion is possible in mammals and describes this new technique as a potential mechanism for the regeneration of more complex nervous tissue.
Altough the research is in the very early stages but already there are laboratories interested in being able to continue the work and take it to a more applied level.


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This mineral form is called "framboidal" because its surface resembles a framboise (French for raspberry). The study presents data showing that framboidal pyrite has an affinity for uranium, decreasing its transport via groundwater. The sample originated from a U.S. Department of Energy Integrated Field Research Challenge site at Rifle, Colorado.
Why It Matters: This new understanding will help in developing strategies for keeping the contaminant out of aquifers and away from humans, animals and crops.
"We are trying to determine what kind of minerals in soil have a higher affinity for uranium; that is, what it will stick to," said Dr. Nikolla Qafoku, a PNNL geochemist, who with Dr. Ravi Kukkadapu, an EMSL chemist, is lead author of the paper, which appears in Environmental Science & Technology. EMSL is the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a national scientific user facility sponsored by DOE and located at PNNL.
Past research on pyrite crystals was done on synthesized pyrite made in the lab. These studies demonstrated that uranium adsorption and partial reduction occur on the surfaces on both unweathered and weathered (oxidized) pyrites. However, no such studies have been done with naturally occurring pyrite. High concentrations of uranium in pyrite, including framboidal pyrite in naturally bioreduced alluvial—or silty—sediments, have not been previously reported.
Naturally bioreduced sediment makes up 10% of an alluvial aquifer adjacent to the Colorado River, within the Rifle site. Past and ongoing research has demonstrated that bioreduced sediment has higher amounts of uranium, Fe(II), organic carbon and sulfides.
Methods: The researchers used a series of wet chemical extraction methods and microscopic and spectroscopic techniques on the Rifle sediment sample to determine its mineralogy and the affinity of uranium for different minerals. At EMSL, they used X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and Mössbauer spectroscopy to characterize the iron in the sediment. The results initially showed that the iron sulfide in the form of framboidal pyrite is abundant in the fine-grained fraction of this sediment. Electron microprobe analysis produced elemental mappings showing that uranium was associated with framboidal pyrite.
"The results were really exciting," said Qafoku, "because this was the first time that uranium was found to be associated with naturally occurring framboidal pyrites in alluvial sediments." X-ray spectroscopic analyses conducted at the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory confirmed that framboidal pyrite uranium occurred in both oxidized and reduced forms. This is important because the mobility of contaminant uranium depends strongly on its valence state: reduced uranium is usually much less mobile.
What's Next: This research showed that framboidal pyrite may initially serve as a "sink" for uranium, where the contaminant may be sequestered under reducing conditions. Framboidal pyrites may also serve as long-term sources of contaminant uranium under conditions of slow oxidation. More studies are planned to better understand the reduction and the oxidation processes in the naturally bioreduced sediment. Clearly not all pyrites, framboidal or otherwise, contain high uranium, so understanding what controls uranium uptake in pyrite is a crucial next step.
PNNL to Manage Two DOE Field Research Sites for Studying Contaminant Transport.
Acknowledgments: This work was supported by DOE's Environmental Remediation Sciences Program within the Office of Biological and Environmental Research. Work was performed at DOE's EMSL at PNNL and the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory. The research team includes Nik Qafoku, Ravi Kukkadapu, James McKinley, Bruce Arey, Chongmin Wang, Charles Resch and Phil Long, PNNL; and Shelly Kelly, ANL.
Reference: Qafoku N, RK Kukkadapu, JP McKinley, BW Arey, SD Kelly, CM Wang, CT Resch, and PE Long. 2009. "Uranium in framboidal pyrite from a naturally bioreduced alluvial sediment." Environmental Science & Technology 43(22):8528-8534 doi:10.1021/es9017333.
At the Rifle site, scientists are immobilizing uranium in groundwater resulting from past mill tailing operations by stimulating metal-reducing microorganisms.
They do this by amending the subsurface with an electron donor—in this case, acetate—to form insoluble uranium, keeping it from going any farther and reaching the Colorado River.
Researchers have already shown that uranium reduction activity at this site is associated with coupled biotic and abiotic (living and nonliving) reactions. They also know that some uranium removal activity appears to persist long after acetate injections cease.


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Q: Compile a 64bit project with 32bit dll references I have cpp project dll that i want to compile for 64bit machines. But, this project has dll references that are 32bits, how do i do this?

A: It is impossible to load a 32-bit DLL from a 64-bit process, and execute its code. Details: Lesson 2. Support of 32-bit applications in the 64-bit Windows environment. See part: Why can't 32-bit DLL's be used in a 64-bit program? Is there a way to evade this limitation?


As owners, one of our biggest fears is to have our cat go missing. While it is a heartbreaking scenario, you must stay composed and calm. Here are some tips on searching for a missing cat.
Having a cat go missing can be terrifying. The thought of not knowing where he is can give you sleepless nights. Is he just exploring around the neighborhood? Has he been cat-napped? Has he been grabbed by a predator? All those thoughts make you anxious but it's important to keep yourself calm and focused on looking your cat. Here are some tips on searching for a missing cat.
Sometimes cats would explore around find the comfiest spot he could find. It could be a box in the attic or a soft cushion in the basement. Call his name in every spot in the house and if no cat comes out, then it's time to search in other places.
Create a "missing pet" sign and print it. Make sure to include your cat's photo, your contact number, the word "REWARD" at the top. You may include other details such as "Cat responds to _____". Make sure that your sign is large enough for people to read. Consider laminating the sign as well – especially if you're putting it up on posts where it could possibly get wet.
Put up the signs around your neighborhood, veterinary clinics, animal control, animal rescue shelters, and some businesses if they will allow.
If you had your cat microchipped, then make sure to call the company to make sure your details are updated. This way, if somebody finds your cat, they can easily trace and contact you.
Check your local animal control shelter daily to see if your cat has been found and is brought there. Shelters often have many volunteers and employees so you might have to talk to each of them and check the shelter yourself to see if anyone of them has seen your missing cat.
You can post a photo of your cat and other necessary details in Facebook. Make sure you set the privacy setting of that post to public so more people can see it when your friends and other people share it. Bu utilizing social media, your plight to have your cat returned will reach more people – thus, increasing the chance of having your cat returned.
You may also join your local pet Facebook group to see if anybody has found your cat.
You can place an advert for your missing cat in your local newspaper. You can also put up a post in Petfinder and your local Craigslist. Just make sure to include the necessary details like a photo of your cat, your contact details, and the reward you wish to give the finder.
Search through about three-block radius around your neighborhood from your house. Do knock on your neighbor's doors and talk to them so they know your cat is missing. If no one is home, just leave a flier on their doorstep and not in the mailbox.
Do not call out your cat's name while you are in search and walking around – unless you see your cat with your very own eyes. This is because if your cat does hear you, you would be most likely gone by the time he gets to where you were when you called him. But if you choose to do this, call out your cat's name in your front yard or back yard.
Make sure to check and look up in the trees, too. Cats can be adventurous at times and often end up being stuck in trees or roof.
If you really must, set a cat trap in a safe spot outside your house. It may be in the front or back porch or the garden. Do cover the back and sides with a blanket or towel that has your or your cat's scent on it. You can choose to use the blanket or towel he uses more often. Put your cat's favorite food in a bowl and put it inside the enclosure.
Check on the trap discreetly throughout the night. The scent of food may attract other animals but by doing this, you might catch your own cat, too.
Hand out your "missing cat" fliers to drivers with regular routes in your area and politely ask them to call you if they see your cat. Don't forget to give your fliers to the mailmen, trash collectors, courier guys, and bus drivers.
Do not get too anxious and maintain a positive attitude while searching for you missing cat. The thought of your cat being hungry, alone, and feeling cold may upset you but cats are very resourceful. They will find food, water, and shelter. Remember to keep calm and stay positive during the search.


The Guarantee Good Will Network recently donated $1,000 to The Community Housing Council of Fresno (CHC). The donation will be used to assist the organization with its annual Champions and Heroes of Home Ownership Costume Ball.
The CHC was established almost 25 years ago by a group of individuals from the local real estate community. The purpose of the non-profit is to encourage homeownership through education and counseling.
In 2007, The CHC was approved by HUD as a pre-purchase Housing Counseling Agency offering an 8 hour homebuyer class that is required by many of the local and state down payment assistance programs. The organization meets with individuals at their Housing Resource Center located on Marks/Shaw Ln. The CHC also offers counseling to homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage obligations as part of the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program.
The Community Housing Council (CHC) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage homeownership through education and counseling. The Guarantee Good Will Network recently donated $1,000 to assist the CHC in reaching more individuals who have a desire to own a home of their own.
CHC has been approved by HUD as a pre-purchase Housing Counseling Agency offering an 8 hour homebuyer class that is required by many of the local and State down payment assistance programs.
The CHC meets with individuals at their Housing Resource Center located in the Manchester Shopping Center. The CHC also offers counseling to homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage obligations as part of the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program.


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Ladbrokes named as new sponsor for King George VI Chase
Ladbrokes has confirmed that it has been named as the new sponsor for Kempton Park's flagship meeting, The King George VI Christmas Festival, after inking a new five-year partnership. The King George VI Chase – the most prestigious Grade 1 chase after the Cheltenham Gold Cup – was previously sponsored by Kindred Group's 32Red. Simon Clare, Ladbrokes Coral PR Director, …
Dettori fans causing rethink on bet liabilities
After continuing his streak of summer successes at Sandown this weekend, Frankie Dettori has forced UK bookmakers to rethink their strategy on Dettori-accumulators, resulting in a number of bookmakers deciding to limit punters' stakes on the champion jockey or insist on some legs be settled on SP only. Speaking on Luck on Sunday, Ladbrokes Coral PR Director Simon Clare defended …
Bookmakers took a £10m hit during racing shutdown
Following the six-day shutdown of UK horse racing last week, the Racing Post has reported that bookmakers have taken a £10m hit as a result. The flu outbreak, which is estimated to have cost the racing industry somewhere in the region of £15m, led to the temporary lock-down of 174 racing yards and an industry-wide halt on the sport as …
Coral renews sponsorship of Welsh Grand National until 2022
Arena Racing Company (ARC), Chepstow Racecourse and Ladbrokes Coral have announced a five-year renewal of Coral sponsorship of the Welsh Grand National, making it the longest Graded race sponsorship in British jump racing. Under the renewed agreement, Coral will continue to sponsor Wales' most prestigious race until 2022, which will be the 50th year that the operator has sponsored the …
Ladbrokes confirms partnership with All-Weather Championships
Ladbrokes has strengthened its relationship with British Racing, signing a new three year partnership with the Arena Racing Company ("ARC") to sponsor two categories of the All-Weather Championships. A founding sponsor of the All-Weather Championships in 2013, Ladbrokes will now sponsor both the "Fillies and Mares" and the "Three-Year-Old" categories. The deal will see the Ladbrokes branding displayed prominently on …
Coral extends Black Cats partnership
League one favourites, Sunderland have announced the two year extension of their partnership with UK betting operator Coral. As part of the partnership, Coral will provide the Stadium of Light with a comprehensive match day betting service for every league and cup game throughout the 2018-19 and 2019-2020 seasons. Through its association with Sunderland, Coral aims to further strengthen its …
Coral extends longest running Group 1 sponsorship
Coral's sponsorship of the Sandown Park Group 1 contest known as the clash of the generations, has been extended for a further five years. The Coral-Eclipse is also to be run for a record £750,000 in 2018, with the £250,000 increase on 2017's figure a direct result of investment by the bookmaker and and The Jockey Club. Seeking to preserve …
Rearranged Coral Welsh Grand National looks set to go ahead on Saturday
It's looking increasingly likely that the previously rearranged Coral Welsh Grand National will be staged at Chepstow on Saturday, so long as the rainfall that originally scuppered the race from taking place isn't replicated this week. The only other time that the Welsh National was moved to a Saturday was in 2015, a postponement that subsequently led to a dramatic …
Ladbrokes Coral rejects the idea that trainers get preferential prices
Responding to the case that led to British trainer David Evans receiving a £3,000 fine from the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), Ladbrokes Coral has affirmed its consistency between prices offered to trainers and other customers. It comes after it was revealed that Evans placed a bet of £6,000 on his horse Black Dave at 4/1, whilst many bookmakers had the …
Ladbrokes Coral withdraws paper price guarantee
Ladbrokes Coral has announced it will no longer offer guaranteed prices that appear in the paper for a brief time on the day of the race. Previously, for a limited period both Ladbrokes and Coral offered the prices that had been printed in the paper at 8:30am. However, as operators continue to become further detached from paper prices, Ladbrokes …


What balinese dress to wear for ceremony?
Balinese dress of many kinds. From a very simple, to very luxurious, equipped with lots of ornaments. Balinese dress for the dance are also present, and very different from other dress. And Setiat type of dance, the dress tersediri. So, the dress of the Balinese are many types and varieties. Depending on the conditions, circumstances and goals, while wearing the dress of the Balinese.
Balinese dress worn for the ceremony at the temple, in general, should be simple, polite, and clean. Expected to contain shades of color purity and glory. Colors should be selected in Balinese dress is white and yellow. Because white symbolizes purity, and the color yellow symbolizes the triumph / prosperity. White color to the boss, and yellow for the subordinate.
However, the application by the Balinese, Balinese dress for the ceremony at the temple, at present, it does not pay attention to the meaning and philosophy. Most of the Balinese people who wear a dress based on trends, fashion, and luxury. Thus, when the Balinese, came to the temple, the most visible difference in social status. Sometimes lead to social envy of everyone. Been encouraged by religious leaders, so people are going to the temple, may not show elegance, to wear a dress based on the meaning and philosophy of Hindu Bali. However, the appeal was ignored by most people of Bali.
Balinese dress for women, not the same as the Balinese dress for men. Balinese dress for women, dressed in white kebaya, and the cloth that covered the lower body. This fabric usually has a certain mitif, such as florals, leaf motifs, and so forth. Tied at the waist with a scarf. When wearing a dress for the ceremony at the temple, a woman's hair must be tied, so that hair loss does not fall in the temple area, to maintain the sanctity of the temple.
Balinese dress for men, dressed in clean white shirt, the bottom was covered with a cloth. And the fabric is covered again with a small cloth, colored yellow. In the head, wearing udeng, namely Balinese male headbands, white cloth.
The Balinese love of beauty. To add to the beauty of the body, and more interestingly, can be coupled with a range of headwear such as flowers, beads, bracelets, necklaces.


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'We are on a war on combating greenwashing,' says climate tech entrepreneur
Published Tue, Oct 19 20211:20 AM EDT
Sam Shead@Sam_L_Shead
Headquartered in Stockholm, Normative says that its platform can help companies calculate their true environmental footprint and avoid misleading the public.
As the importance of the climate emergency has come to light, businesses have been taking steps to try to appear as "green" as possible. But not all their announcements are having an impact.
Burning fossil fuels is the chief driver of the climate crisis, yet the world's dependency on energy sources such as oil and gas is set to get even worse in the coming decades.
A detail of the pilot carbon dioxide (CO2) capture plant is pictured at Amager Bakke waste incinerator in Copenhagen on June 24, 2021. - The goal is to be able to capture 500,000 tonnes of CO2 from Amager Bakke's emissions by 2025.
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A Swedish start-up that's been backed by Google claims that its carbon emissions tracker can help to put an end to corporate greenwashing.
"We are on a war on combating greenwashing," Normative CEO and co-founder Kristian Ronn told CNBC, adding that the underreporting of greenhouse gas emissions is a major issue.
As the importance of the climate emergency has come to light, businesses have been taking steps to try to appear as "green" as possible. But not all their announcements are having an impact, leading to concerns that they're little more than PR stunts.
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"Businesses are the big polluters," Ronn said. "They are responsible for two thirds of the total emissions. So they need to account for the footprint and mitigate that footprint, because essentially what gets measured gets managed."
Companies aren't currently obligated to measure their carbon footprint and those that do often fail to do it properly, according to Ronn. "There are no mechanisms in place to ensure the completeness of the information," he said.
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Normative's platform aims to analyze all the transactions in a company's accounting systems, including energy bills, business travel, raw material purchases and many other small items that businesses would often ignore.
"Our obsession about saying 'let's upload every single invoice you have' means that you actually have apples to apples comparisons of the greenhouse gas accounts," Ronn said, adding that this means the carbon data can be trusted.
Normative, which announced it had raised an additional 10 million euros ($11.5 million) from investors earlier this month, claims that it can help businesses on their path to net-zero emissions.
The start-up, founded seven years ago and backed by billionaire investor Chris Sacca's Lowercarbon Capital among others, charges hundreds of firms including French bank BNP Paribas for access to its software, with rates depending on the size of the customer.
Around a dozen Google engineers are helping Normative to build a free version of the software.
The search giant's engineering support comes after Google backed the company with 1 million euros earlier this year through its philanthropic arm, Google.org.
Last week, Google announced that it will tell its cloud customers the carbon emissions of their cloud usage. Microsoft did the same for Azure customers with the launch of its "Emissions Impact Dashboard."
Elsewhere, the United Nations has built a carbon footprint calculator but it's targeted at individual households.
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