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Memo to pastor: Keep your hate
PUBLISHED: September 8, 2010 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 29, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.
The Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Fla. has a tiny congregation of 50 members.
Its pastor, Terry Jones, is a known yahoo publicity-seeker who last time around tried to grab the national spotlight by spewing despicable hate about Jews and gays.
So when this loony minister of a minuscule church issues his latest version of a personal pontifical edict, claiming that Muslims are going to hell and threatening to burn copies of the Quran at Saturday's commemoration of the 9/11 attacks, is it really worthy of a denouncement by a top American general?
Sadly, the answer is yes.
Ordinarily, for a leader of the stature of Gen. David Petraeus, the commander of the troops in Afghanistan, to react to craziness from such a two-bit pulpit would raise its pastor's stature too high and help to publicize his abhorrent views.
But those views have already been well publicized. And Petraeus is speaking out against them not because they are merely wrong and small-minded. He is literally fearful that any televised burning of the Muslim holy book could further endanger his troops. And considering that they are fighting in one of the most dangerous places in the world already, he simply can't afford to see someone put his women and men in uniform even further into harm's way.
Any burning "would undoubtedly be used by extremists in Afghanistan – and around the world – to inflame public opinion and incite violence," Petraeus wrote in an e-mail message to The Associated Press on Tuesday. He added: "It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort. It is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems. Not just here, but everywhere in the world we are engaged with the Islamic community."
This isn't a matter of free speech. No one is arguing that Jones doesn't have the right to, if he so desires, burn some books. Tossing volumes – or Beatles records, or whatever some nutcase decides is "of the Devil" – into the Fahrenheit 451 fire has been good business for small minds for generations.
And it's very true that there are nations – Saudi Arabia, where Islam was born, is one – with a ban on Jewish and Christian Bibles.
But that's not the point. Our job as Americans is not to out-do the fanatics of this world. We are way beyond that. We're not so insecure as a people that we have to put a ban – or a burn – on anything.
And we certainly should not do anything to put the troops who put their lives on the line every day into an even more dangerous situation.
So we join the general in calling on Jones to keep his hate to himself on Saturday's solemn anniversary of the attacks on American soil.


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Crash Test Dummies to Release The Toy-Inspired Oooh LaLa! in May
By Greg Pratt
Superman never made any money, and neither will Crash Test Dummies unless they release a new album, seeing as how it's been six years since their last, Songs of the Unforgiven. But a May 11 release date has indeed been set for the band's new disc, Oooh LaLa!, and some intriguing details about the album have been announced, most interestingly, the way the album was written.
The 11-song record was recorded with vintage analogue music toys, according to a press release. At some point before writing for the album began, main Dummy Brad Roberts and producer/album co-writer Stewart Lerman (Antony & the Johnsons, the Roches) apparently became obsessed with the Optigan, a '70s Mattel toy/instrument, which shaped how the album was written and added a whole new layer to the band's sound.
The Optigan uses celluloid discs to project the sounds of other instruments with keys that trigger chords and notes. The discs had names and themes (one was "big band music," another was "Nashville"), so the Dummies found themselves writing outside of their box, thanks to this pre-sampling sampling, um, toy.
The band will be touring Canada in early fall to support Oooh LaLa!; it marks the first time they've toured the Great White North since 2004. This is the band's ninth album, which will be released via their label, Deep Friend Records, and distributed via Sony's RED Music.
Will the Optigan be appearing at the band's shows? Only time will tell...
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The interesting thing about One Day Bridal is that designer Khya knows what it's like to be a bride searching for the perfect dress. And she found a pocket of opportunity in which to share her bridal design talent with the world. The Spring 2015 Collection features stunning silhouettes and a splendid attention to detail. The Jasmine dress features a stunning open back, embellished fabric, and long sleeves. A fun open slit offers a hint of personality, while the neckline and sleeves still make for a classic look.
The Camelia, a deep V-neck gown, features amazing texture and beading sprinkled throughout the design. A thin belt accentuates the waist and the skirt fabulously flows.
Two brides show off two very different looks. One gown features thin traps with a V-neck and voluminous ruffled skirt. The second features long lace sleeves and a flowing skirt that is clean, simple, and stunning.
For the modern bride, this rose-colored gown is more carefree but with an elegance of added sparkle. Thin straps give way to a long skirt with breezy fabric and textured embellishments.
The Posey dress features long sleeves, a long train, and a high back. The bright white is sophisticated and elegant and has an attention-getting silhouette with a modest approach.
Lightweight dresses with beading are great for the beach. These two designs, one with straps and the other, a halter, are perfect for the brides who plan a seaside ceremony.
The Stella design features structure with a soft lace fabric. Thin straps, a corseted top, and a small belt truly celebrate the female figure.


Showing you beautiful things from Scandinavia.
You may have noticed I am currently not a fan of Volvo. But Volvo does have a lot of nice safety features and they are still in business. So there is a huge chance that somewhere in the future a Volvo will stand on our driveway.
A very long time ago there was a lovely Scandinavic serie on the Dutch televsion in which the main character was driving a Volvo Duett (PV210). I did love the Duett and ever since it is in my heart.
The modern Volvo has the most chance one day they will be bought. And I must admit the new v90 does have great looks.
Although a v60 already had my attention. As well as the xc60. And I have been looking for a xc90 due to the flexibility with 7 seats.
Although it is not much I have driven a Volvo a few times. First I have driven a 940 from a friend. I also can remember a 940 estate of which I did love the fact that you are sitting a bit higher at the rear seat. More recently I got a v40 (model year 2015) while one of our SAAB's was at the dealer.
Safety and environment are part of the Scandinavian DNA. And so it is part of Volvo. There are a lot of safety and environmental items and some of them I will notice here.
The three-point safety belt has already in 1959 introduced. And it saved more than a million people in all cars.
The Lambda Sond was introduced in 1976. It reduces harmful exhaust emission. And it is already for years in every car.
Side impact airbags were introduced in 1994. And curtain airbags were introduced in 1998. All the airbags together prevent people for getting serious injuries.
City safety was introduced in 2008. It automatically stops the car up to a speed of 50km/h to prevent accidents.
Do you know the lovely Scandinavian serie where the main character is driving a Duett?
What to do and where to stay in Trollhättan?


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Q: Planning to build windows forms app and need advice I am a web developer and have very little widows forms development experience, and I want to find really good information on this topic before I start.
I am planning to build a windows forms application that will be delivered on a cd to users. The cd will install the application and I presume the database to the client machine. The client machines will not always have access to the internet. What are my options?
What databases can I use, can I use sql server express?
Am I right in going the windows forms route?
Can someone point me towards some really good information on this type of software development?
Thank you in advance.

A: If you have very little windows development experience, I would strongly suggest skipping WinForms, and move straight to WPF, or even out-of-browser Silverlight instead.  WinForms is quickly being replaced by these two newer technologies, and there's no reason not to start learning them instead of WinForms at this point.
You can use SQL Server Express, but that may cause complications when deploying your application, if each user is to have their own database.  You may want to consider SQL Compact Edition as an alternative.
See this article for more information.

A: I did this a few years ago (built a desktop Windows Forms app, having only previously developed web applications). I found it was easier than I'd expected, because my knowledge of C# and the .NET Framework BCL all carried over seamlessly.
There were a few tricky exceptions; one which I bumped into was the fact you will likely need to delve into multithreading, in order for it not to appear to your users as though your app has hung—although this got a lot easier with the advent of the BackgroundWorker class.
You can, as David says, use SQL Compact Edition as a database, or as an alternative, SQLite and the System.Data.SQLite ADO.NET Provider. I've used this with a few apps now (web and desktop) and it's very simple, solid and easily distributable.
I'd also agree with David that you should aim for WPF rather than focusing on WinForms. WPF will also make some sense to you as a web dev, as it's based on markup.
Deployment wise: if you have Visual Studio Standard edition or above, you can quite simply create Setup Projects which will take care of creating the installer, copying the database to the correct place on the user's machine etc.

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Rory McIlroy Says Team USA Has the Edge in 2016 Ryder Cup
By Marika Washchyshyn
Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler on the 2nd green during the Singles Matches of the 2014 Ryder Cup.
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Rory McIlroy says Team Europe is probably going to be the underdog at the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine, and that's just fine with him.
During an interview with GOLF LIVE at the 98th PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club, the four-time major winner shared his thoughts on the upcoming biennial contest. Despite Europe's recent success — they will try for their fourth consecutive cup — McIlroy is wary of a strong, young American team.
"I'd say it's very evenly matched, but if anything…" McIlroy told GOLF LIVE host Ryan Asselta, hesitating. "I'd give the U.S. a slight advantage in terms of who you would say is the favorite. But we don't mind that. We don't mind being the underdogs. Hopefully we can go in with that mentality and try to get another one."
The U.S. still boasts almost double the amount of Ryder Cup wins, 25 to Europe's 13. But recent struggles have lead to heartbreak for the U.S. squad (recall the Miracle at Medinah), who haven't come away victorious since Valhalla in 2008.
"This American team, they're young and they're hungry and they're motivated to try to go out and beat us. We're going to have at least five or six rookies on our team, and coming into an environment like a Ryder Cup away from home, it's tough. It's tough to play your first Ryder Cup like that."
As of the start of the PGA Championship, those European rookies would include Chris Wood, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Rafael Cabrera-Bello, Andy Sullivan, and Soren Kjeldsen (not including captain Darren Clarke's three captain's picks). Team USA would thus far include Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, Zach Johnson, J.B. Holmes, Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson and Matt Kuchar, though the race is tight with big points up for grabs until the FedEx Cup playoffs.
The 41st Ryder Cup takes place at Hazeltine National Golf Club from September 30 to October 2, 2016. You can watch the full interview with Rory McIlroy Tuesday on GOLF Live.
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The $95,000 grant Belmont received is part of a $1 million award from THEC to 11 community colleges and public and private universities across the state. Since Belmont's Yellow Ribbon Program was implemented in 2010, student veteran enrollment has nearly quadrupled, and military family enrollment has more than doubled. Belmont participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program at the highest level, matching the remaining tuition and mandatory fees in full that are not covered by the Post 9/11 benefit for all undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs.
In Belmont's grant proposal, four areas were identified in which the University seeks to focus additional attention and resources: Learning Support, Community Building, Career Advancement and Communication to Internal and External Stakeholders. The Belmont Veteran Reconnect Initiative will provide a series of services, events and programs that will accelerate the success of veterans already enrolled and create favorable conditions to recruit new student veterans. For example, one part of the initiative, "Operation Graduate," offers a comprehensive curriculum plan that is designed for student success within the parameters of the individual's major, time, benefits, etc. and would include academic coaching with a mentor. In addition, a special Bruin Vet Orientation and Welcome Dinner is planned for student veterans and their families during the University's Welcome Week this fall. A signature and unique component of Belmont's Veteran Reconnect Program is a tailored convocation series to provide relevant, compelling programming specific to the assimilation needs of returning service members.
Other colleges and universities receiving funding included Chattanooga State Community College, Columbia State Community College, East Tennessee State University, Jackson State Community College, Lipscomb University, Maryville College, Middle Tennessee State University, Northeast State Community College, University of Memphis and Volunteer State Community College. The full press release from Governor Haslam's office can be found here.
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is the state's coordinating agency for higher education. Guided by the Public Agenda for Tennessee Higher Education, THEC oversees an array of finance, academic, research and consumer protection initiatives that promote student success and support the State's completion agenda for postsecondary education. THEC actively seeks to develop policy recommendations, programmatic initiatives, and partnerships that increase educational attainment in the state while improving higher education access and success for all Tennesseans.


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Q: When to use wp_register_script() function? When I came to know the function wp_register_script(), I had some questions came to my mind:

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*Should I register each script first and then enqueue it? And is this a best practice?

*Or, Should I normally not register each script?

A: I have gone through some articles and come to the following conclusion. I think it helps.

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*Registering any scripts using wp_register_script() is just registering; not loading it. The registered script will not be loaded until it is enqueued using wp_enqueue_script().

*We don't need to register and enqueue each of the scripts simultaneously. We should just enqueue. Registering is not mandatory as the wp_enqueue_script() function automatically registers the script.

*But we do need to register while we are in any of the following situations:

a. Suppose we need a script to load into more than one place like once in front-end and once in back-end (admin page). Now we can register the script just once. And then enqueue it in front-end and back-end individually. Look, enqueueing means loading. Registering doesn't mean loading. In case we don't register it, it will be automatically registered as many times as we enqueue it. On the other hand, if we register it once, it will be registered once, no matter how many times we enqueue it.
b. If we want to use a script as a dependency of other scripts, then we don't need to enqueue it with wp_enqueue_script(). Just register it with wp_register_script(). And it will be automatically enqueued when we use it's handle name as a dependency of other scripts enqueued with wp_enqueue_script().
c. If we want the script to be loaded when necessary rather than to be loaded at once, we can just register it for later use. The use case has been shown above.
N.B. As far as I am convinced, the same conclusion can be drawn for the CSS stylesheets. I mean to say that we can use wp_register_style() and wp_enqueue_style() in the same way.
Note that the conclusion drawn here reflects my own deduction. If I'm wrong, please correct me.
for more details: https://sxbook.blogspot.com/2018/12/wpregisterscript-when-to-use.html


I enjoy your banjo playing very much. I am beginning to play the banjo, and love it. What are some qualities to look for in a Banjo instructor? I have a teacher, but I often feel that he's interested only in the monthly check!
3. Providing a certain amount of friendly interest and patient but persistent expectation, to spur the student's motivation to practice and improve.
Banjo Newsletter will be printing in the June issue a pretty big article I just wrote about how I think beginning banjo players should be taught. I hope banjo teachers will take my ideas to heart, as they have worked very well for years for my students. Students like yourself might also benefit from reading the article, since in effect it's you who are in charge of your learning program. You can hire or fire a teacher according to whether you think he/she serves your needs.
Without summarizing the article, I'll just say here that the main point is to show the skills that will enable the learner to play music with other people, starting at the simplest level, and gradually moving up. Learning to play simple rhythm on simple songs is not hard, and if a teacher can group a few beginners together, they can have fun jamming right away, which sparks the motivational fire and builds success on success. Instead, most teachers give tablature to memorize, for solos that the student will have a hard time putting to use in a jam session. Some students can learn all right that way, but many find it a struggle, and lose motivation to practice.
I have two videos for beginners. One is brand new, called "Get Rolling", which provides over 20 easy songs to play along with, in graduated degrees of difficulty (all relatively simple). I made it so easy that truly anyone who tries can play along. As they progress, three-finger rolls are added in, and get the student hearing and feeling the rhythm of bluegrass picking. The other video, "Beginning Bluegrass Banjo" is a 2-hour course starting from scratch, on the fundamentals of the style, including showing how solos are created, and showing many of the most important rolls and licks. You can find out more by clicking "store" on my web site.
If you find a teacher who is nice and is willing to work with you in the style of my videos, I think you'll have some good help there. The main thing is, have fun and keep practicing!


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package apop

import (
	"crypto/md5"
	"encoding/hex"
	"errors"
	"github.com/trapped/gomaild/locker"
	"github.com/trapped/gomaild/mailboxes"
	. "github.com/trapped/gomaild/parsers/textual"
	. "github.com/trapped/gomaild/processors/pop3/session"
	"log"
	"strconv"
	"strings"
)

//Processes the APOP command.
func Process(session *Session, c Statement) (string, error) {
	errorslice := []string{}
	result := ""
	goto checks

returnerror:
	if len(errorslice) != 0 {
		session.Username = ""
		session.Password = ""
		result = strings.Join(errorslice, ", ")
		return "", errors.New(result)
	}

checks:
	if session.State != AUTHORIZATION {
		errorslice = append(errorslice, "wrong session state")
	}
	if session.Authenticated {
		errorslice = append(errorslice, "already authenticated")
	}
	if session.Username != "" {
		errorslice = append(errorslice, "user already set")
	}
	if len(c.Arguments) == 1 {
		errorslice = append(errorslice, "username can't be empty")
	}
	if len(c.Arguments) == 2 {
		errorslice = append(errorslice, "digest can't be empty")
	}
	if len(c.Arguments) > 3 {
		errorslice = append(errorslice, "too many arguments")
	}

	if len(errorslice) != 0 {
		goto returnerror
	}

	log.Println("POP3:", "APOP command issued by", session.RemoteEP, "with", c.Arguments[1])

	session.Username = c.Arguments[1]

	password, exists := mailboxes.GetUser(session.Username)
	if exists != nil {
		errorslice = append(errorslice, "no such user")
		goto returnerror
	}

	hash := md5.New()
	hash.Write([]byte(session.Shared + password))
	digest := hex.EncodeToString(hash.Sum(nil))

	if c.Arguments[2] == digest {
		lockerr := locker.Lock(mailboxes.GetMailbox(session.Username))
		if lockerr != nil {
			errorslice = append(errorslice, "[IN-USE] maildrop "+lockerr.Error())
			goto returnerror
		}

		session.Password = c.Arguments[1]
		session.Authenticated = true
		session.State = TRANSACTION
		count, octets := mailboxes.Stat(session.Username, false)
		result = session.Username + "'s maildrop has " + strconv.Itoa(count) + " messages (" + strconv.Itoa(octets) + " octets)"
	} else {
		errorslice = append(errorslice, "invalid user/digest combination")
		goto returnerror
	}

	return result, nil
}

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package behaviorPattern.chainpattern;

/**
 * Created by Miller on 2017/9/4 0004.
 * 总经理
 */
public class GeneralManager extends Handler{

    @Override
    public String handleFeeRequest(String user, double fee) {
        String str = "";
        if(fee >= 1000){
            str = "成功:总经理同意【" + user + "】的聚餐费用,金额为" + fee + "元";
        }else{
            if(getSuccessor() != null){
                return getSuccessor().handleFeeRequest(user, fee);
            }
        }

        return str;
    }
}


You are welcome in the setting of a medieval castle, with its alleyways in calades, its small private gardens. You will find peace and rest far from the frenzy of your activities there. 5 rooms are in your disposal (from 80 € to 130€ for 2 persons, including breakfast), wooden fire in the chimney in winter and the swimming pool in summer (8m x 4m, heated, with jacuzzi and swim against the current).. A lot of small areas, living rooms, flowered gardens or terraces will allow you to have a rest in privacy. Le Roc sur l'Orbieu is located close to the medieval village of Lagrasse, in the middle of country Cathare, abbeys or cities of Carcassonne and Narbonne. Dinner is served on request for € 26 for a starter, main course and dessert.


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Angsana Resort & Spa, Bintan was created to be a sanctuary for the inner self. To refresh, to rejuvenate your spirit as well as your physical being.
The Angsana Spa shares the same philosophy of a holistic, non-clinical spa experience which uses aromatherapy and sense of touch. Overlooking the stunning view of the South China Sea, all rooms and suites at Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan are stylishly enhanced with a rich Balinese flavour.
Step into the colourful, charming world of Angsana Gallery, a lifestyle shop bringing you gifts and souvenirs with a contemporary feel and spa amenities that will bring back pleasant memories of your stay at the Angsana. From fashion apparel and home furnishings to jewellery and accessories, the Angsana Gallery offers you a myriad remembrances of your time at the Angsana, a time for 'sensing the moment'.
Boasting Spectacular Balcony View Of The South China Sea,The Aesthetically Pleasing Superior Room Provides A Cosy Ambience For Those Desiring A Gateway From The Hectic City Life. Guests Have The Option Of Having A Queen-sized Bed Or 2 Single Beds.
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If he can avoid tripping over his own ideology, he might just succeed.
"India's century" is a misleading phrase, of course, because no country gets to own a whole century.
It wasn't ever really going to be "China's century" either, although China is a huge country with an economy that has grown amazingly fast over the past three decades. What Modi meant was that India, the other huge Asian country, may soon take China's place as the fastest growing large economy — and it might even surpass China economically, in the end.
At first glance this seems unlikely. India's gross domestic product is currently less than a quarter of China's, although the two countries are quite close in population (China at 1,36 billion and India at 1,29 billion). Moreover, the Chinese economy's growth rate last year, although well down from its peak years, was still 7,7%, while India's grew at only 4,4%.
But China's growth rate is bound to fall further for purely demographic reasons. Due partly to three decades of the one-child-per-family policy, the size of its workforce is already starting to decline. Total population (and hence total domestic demand) will also start to shrink within five years. And this doesn't even take into account the high probability of a financial crash and a long, deep recession in China.
India's growth rate has also fallen in recent years, but for reasons like corruption, excessive regulation and inadequate infrastructure, which are a lot easier to fix. And the reason that Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won by a landslide was precisely that voters thought he would be better at overcoming these obstacles to growth than the worn-out and deeply corrupt Congress Party.
Modi did not win because a majority of Indians want to pursue divisive sectarian battles that pit Hindus against India's many minorities, and especially against Muslims.
That has always been part of the BJP's appeal to its core voters, but its new voters were attracted by Modi's reputation as the man who brought rapid development to the state of Gujarat, which he has ruled for the past 13 years.
They want him to do the same thing nationally.
The BJP's absolute majority in parliament means that Modi will not be constrained by coalition allies like previous BJP governments were.
This could lead to a leap in the Indian growth rate if he uses his power to sweep aside the regulations and bureaucratic roadblocks that hamper trade and investment in India.
Modi also has a golden opportunity to crush the corruption that imposes a huge invisible tax on every enterprise in the country. Unfortunately, his extraordinary political freedom also means that he will find it hard to resist the kind of sectarian (anti-Muslim) measures that the militants in his own party expect.
What might that mean over the next decade? It could mean a politically stable India with a growth rate back up around seven or eight percent — and a China destabilised by a severe recession and political protests with a growth rate down around four per cent.
While neither political stability in India nor political chaos in China are guaranteed in the longer run, by 2025 the demography will have taken over with a vengeance. China's population will be in decline, and the number of young people entering the workforce annually will be down by 20% and still falling.
India's population will still be growing, as will the number of young people entering the job market each year.
Dyer is a London-based freelance journalist.
Might the reason be that the Indians have a superior political philosophy than the Chinese? Those who are free to think as they please tend to be more creative and will work their behinds off to achieve 'their set goals….'They are happy pay back the latitude they are granted as payback for the confidence entrusted on them by their leadership. This arms a well oiled citizen be ready play a part in the machine that is society. Without fail ( as he owns the process) the citizen does his part and more to propel it forward. This leaves a glowing feeling all around. And there is nothing base Utopian about this, but cold reality! It is empowating to be allowed to freely create, discuss and evaluate your actions. It is unproductive to force your citizens to spend half their waking and sleeping hours looking over their shoulder in case one idiot representing authority abuses it to stifle and destroy valuable creative space! Disciples of Deng architect of China's, who by the way, appear to be on the ascendency will not allow dogmatic authoritaniasm to stifle China's 'made in heaven' explosion of beuatiful growth to go back to yesterday. Those who have tasted the sweet fruits of economic freedom are looking for more freedom not go back to last decades' pain. They will defend their gains with everything at their disposal after all theirs is God's fight. If God created man in his image his desire was for man to be free as he says he is a jealous God one God.. Those who seek to usurp this holy and royal authority will come short. History is littered with these 'misadventure' seekers.


An ancestral temple is traditionally dedicated to deified ancestors and progenitors of surname lineages, or families, in China.
As Christmas is just around the corner, shopping malls, restaurants and hotels across the city are all gearing up for the festival season.
How time flies! December has arrived without notice but there are still an array of events unfolding around every corner of Guangdong to wrap up 2018. Today we will introduce you the best list of events in the province.
The organizing committee of CSFF worked with the organizing committee of ISFF and Izmir Chamber of Commerce to host the session "Focus on Turkey" during the 9th CSFF.
Shenzhen started its "pairing assistance" program in 1990, and has since partnered with more than 80 cities and counties in 12 provinces and autonomous regions.
The Double Ninth Festival was observed Wednesday with various activities organized to mark the traditional holiday paying tribute to the seniors in China.
More than 20,000 urban cleaners and rescue workers were on the roads across the city yesterday clearing the damage caused by the strongest typhoon in 35 years.
Shenzhen has been making efforts to upgrade its ecosystem and protect the forests, wetlands and other green resources over the years.


AMD may have leaked Microsoft's plans for a Windows 10 launch. We could see the new OS debut by July if Lisa Su's comments are accurate.
New reports from developers claim that DirectX 12 can support GPUs from multiple vendors in the same system. Will enthusiasts finally be able to mix and match multiple GPU vendors?


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Q: Ray-Tracing inspired algorithm for sound reflection simulation I am a civil architect by profession, with a passion for maths, physics and computers. For one of my projects, I am designing a room with 3 straight walls and 4th curved wall. A sound source is near the left wall.
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Having some spare time on my hands, I decided to try modeling the acoustics of this room using JavaScript and Canvas API. My goal was to calculate for every point in the room:

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*Net intensity of sound by summing sound coming directly from source and reflections off the walls (including curved one). This would include attenuation due to inverse square law and absorption by walls.

*Reverb characteristics by keeping track of path lengths directly from source and reflections from walls. If a point in the room received reflected signal about 0.05 seconds after the primary signal arrives, we might have an echo problem.

I assumed a canvas size of 800x600 pixels and real world dimensions of the room as 45x44 feet (left wall = 44ft, top/bottom walls 31ft, curved wall radius 22ft) and sound source 5ft from left wall. I modeled each wall as a line or circle equation and wrote a function that tells me if a point is inside the room or not. For each pixel in the canvas, I convert it to a real world coordinate and calculate its distance from the source and use the inverse square law to calculate sound intensity. What I ended up was this:

However, needless to say, this only captures the primary bounce from the source. It doesn't capture any reflections and those are proving way too hard for me to calculate.
I'm looking for an insight into how I can do that. I have tried the following partially:

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*Instead of iterating points in the room grid-wise, I've tried to generate rays from the source. Calculating reflections off the straight walls is easy. But the curved wall presents some challenges. The biggest problem I'm having is this: If I start with 360 rays, the closest points to the source have way too many points per pixel, but as we move outwards, the points become so diluted that there may be tens of pixels between adjacent points. This also means that when I reflect a ray, it would most-certainly not land on the points created by the primary bounce and I wouldn't be able to simply add them up. Even if I interpolate, the result would not be correct as some points would register intensity due to primary bounce, even fewer would register intensity due to secondary/tertiary bounces, and many points would register nothing. In the image below, I've tried this approach with primary bounces only.

*Iterate the room grid-wise. For each point in the room, calculate direct direction to the source and reflected location of source in each wall. Use these distances to calculate net intensity at every sample point in the room. This is easy to do for the straight walls. But the math turns EXTRAORDINARILY complicated and unsolvable for me for the curved wall.

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Assume A is the source, O is the center of curve, B is the point in room we're currently testing, and X is a point on the curve. For secondary bounces, ‹AXO = ‹BXO. We know A, O and B. If we can find X, then BX needs to be extended backwards a distance equal to AX and the image of the source would be located there. The problem is that finding X is a very hard problem. And even if this can be done, it only accounts for secondary bounces. Tertiary bounces would be even harder to calculate.
I believe Option #2 is the better way to go about this. But I do not possess enough math/computer skills to tackle this problem on my own. At this point in time, I'm trying to solve this not for my project, but for my personal curiosity. I would be grateful if any of you can solve this and share your solutions. Or if you can just give me insight into this problem, I would be glad to work on this further.
I lack expertise in computing interpolation and ray-tracing (which would be required for this problem, I think).
Thanks,
Asim

A: So. With great pointers from lara and a deep dive into matrix math and bresenham's line rendering algorithms, I was finally able to complete this hobby project. =) Outlined here are the steps for anyone wishing to follow down this route for similar problems.

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*Ditch algebraic equations in favor of matrix math. Ditch lines in favor of parametric lines.

*Represent walls in terms of rays and circles. Lines can be represented as [x y 1] = [x0 y0 1] + t*[dx dy 1]. Circles can be represented as (X - C)^2 = r^2.

*Project rays outwards from the source. For each ray, calculate its intersection with one of the walls, and resize it to span from its starting point to the intersection point.

*When an intersection point is calculated, calculate the normal vector of the wall at the point of intersection. For straight walls, calculating normal is simple ([-dy dx 1]). For circles, the normal is X - C.

*Use matrices to reflect the incident ray about the normal.

*Repeat the process for as many bounces as needed.

*Map the World Coordinate System the plan is in to a Cell Coordinate System to divide the world into a grid of cells. Each cell can be 1'-0" x 1'-0" in size (in feet). Use matrices again for transformation between the two coordinate systems.

*Use the transformation matrix to convert the ray to the Cell Coordinate System.

*Use Bresemham's Line algorithm to determine which cells the ray passes thru. For each cell, use the inverse square law to calculate ray intensity for that cell. Add this value to the cells grid.

*Finally, use Canvas API and another transformation matrix to convert between Cell Coordinate System to Screen Coordinate System and render the cells grid on screen.

Here are a few screenshots of what I achieved using this:

Rays of light emanating from the source and intersecting with the walls.

Calculating multiple reflections of a single ray.

Calculating single reflections of all rays emanating from the source.

Using Bresenham's Line algorithm to identify cells crossed by the ray and plotting logarithmic intensity.

Rendering all cells for all primary rays only.

Rendering all cells for reflected rays only. The caustic surface is clearly visible here.

Rendering all cells for primary and reflected rays using color-coding.
I got to learn a lot of very interesting math skills during the course of this project. I respect matrices a lot more now. All during my college years, I wondered if I would ever need to use the Bresenham's Line algorithm ever in my life, since all graphics libraries have line drawing algorithms build-in. For the first time, I found that I needed to directly use this algorithm and without it, this project would not have been possible.
I will make available the code on GitHub soon. Thanks to everyone who contributed to my understanding of these concepts.
Asim


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More protection for our seas and oceans is needed, report finds
The Commission adopted today a report on the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) which reveals that, while the EU's framework for marine environmental protection is one of the most comprehensive and ambitious worldwide, persistent challenges remain, such as excess nutrients, underwater noise, plastic litter, and other types of pollution as well as unsustainable fishing. This message is further reinforced in the European Environment Agency's "Marine Messages II" also published today.
"This report and the accompanying EEA Marine Messages confirm that we need to step up action to protect our seas and oceans. We have made progress, for example in the field of sustainable fisheries, but we need additional efforts and stop the irresponsible pollution of our seas. I note with regret that EU Member States will not achieve the Good Environmental Status they were legally required to achieve across all their marine waters by 2020 and that, for some marine regions, efforts required are substantial. The Commission will launch a review of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, to see what has worked and what has no't, and act upon the shortcomings identified. Protecting our seas and oceans is an integral part of the European Green Deal, and it is the precondition for our fishermen and fisherwomen to provide us with healthy and sustainable seafood also in the future and therefore deserves our continued attention across policy areas".
Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner in charge of the Environment, Fisheries and Oceans
"Our seas and marine ecosystems are suffering as a result of years of severe over-exploitation and neglect. We may soon reach a point of no return, but, as our report confirms, we still have a chance to restore our marine ecosystems if we act decisively and coherently and strike a sustainable balance between the way we use of seas and our impact on the marine environment. In this context, the new EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030 and other elements of the European Green Deal bring must guide urgent and coherent action for protection and restoration to be underway."
Hans Bruyninckx, Executive Director of the European Environment Agency
The MSFD report paints a mixed picture of the state of Europe's seas. Almost half of Europe's coastal waters are subject to intense eutrophication. Although EU rules regulating chemicals have led to a reduction in contaminants, there has been an increased accumulation of plastics and plastic chemical residues in most of the marine species. Thanks to the EU's common fisheries policy, nearly all landings in the North-East Atlantic come from healthy stocks. This is however not yet the case in the Mediterranean, for which more efforts are needed.
The EEA's Marine Messages II report, which feeds into the Commission's review, shows that historic and, in some cases, current use of our seas is taking its toll resulting in changes in the composition of marine species and habitats to changes in the seas' overall physical and chemical make-up. It suggests solutions that can help the EU achieve its goal of clean, healthy and productive seas, mainly through ecosystem-based management. It also adds that there are signs of marine ecosystem recovery in some areas as a result of significant, often decade-long, efforts to reduce certain impacts like those caused by contaminants, eutrophication, and overfishing.
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) has provided a push towards a better understanding of the pressures and impacts of human activities on the sea, and their implications for marine biodiversity, their habitats, and the ecosystems they sustain. The knowledge gained from implementing this Directive was, for example, a driving force leading to the adoption of the Single Use Plastics Directive. It has led to increased cooperation among littoral Member States of the four European sea regions, as well as across marine regions. As a result non-EU Member States also aim to achieve good environmental status or its equivalent.
The Directive requires that Member States set up regionally-coordinated strategies in order to achieve clean, healthy and productive seas. This overarching goal, referred to as "Good Environmental Status", is determined over a number of so-called 'descriptors' (e.g. biodiversity, fisheries, eutrophication, contaminants, litter, underwater noise). It is a key piece of legislation that protects and preserves marine biodiversity and its habitats, it is therefore an important tool to implement the 2030 Biodiversity and Farm to Fork Strategies and a major contributor to achieving the Zero-Pollution ambition at sea. It is also closely linked to the upcoming Strategies for Sustainable Chemicals and Smart and Sustainable Transport.
The MSFD must be reviewed by mid-2023 and where necessary, amendments will be proposed. The review will further analyse the achievements and challenges to environmental protection of European Seas in accordance with the Commission's better regulation agenda and will be carried out in parallel with a review of the Common Fisheries Policy.
Europe's oceans, seas and coasts
Compliments of the European Commission.


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Kentucky Candidate Fights For "Trump!" Nickname
by: Connie Leonard
(WAVE/NBC News) A former CIA officer and member of the Secret Service who's now running for Kentucky Secretary of State claims his nickname was intentionally removed from his candidate filings.
Carl "Trump" Nett issued a statement Monday to media across the state, and also tweeted the statement, claiming that until Thursday, his full name "appeared on the Secretary of State's website, under candidate filings, as Carl 'Trump' Nett.
On Friday, "with only an intervening weekend before the Monday certification of names on the ballot to the county clerks, Mr. Nett learned from the Twitter feed of a local reporter, Joe Sonka, that he had apparently withdrawn his nickname from the ballot.
Mr. Nett says he made no such withdrawal request.
"My legitimate, bona fide nickname is Trump," Nett said. "Because of my early support of candidate Trump."
Michael Adams, one of three others battling Nett for the Republican nomination, notes that "state law explicitly prohibits adopting a nickname to gain an advantage on the ballot." Adams, who has a law degree from Harvard, once served on the state Board of Elections.
Adams also said that when Nett ran unsuccessfully against Rep. Jim Wayne several years ago, Nett's nickname was not Trump.
Read more: http://bit.ly/2SMVmZF
Virginia boxing legend Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker dies in Virginia Beach accident
by WAVY Web Staff / Jul 15, 2019
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- Virginia Beach Police have identified the man hit and killed by a vehicle late Sunday night as local boxing legend Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker.
Virginia Beach Police were called to the scene of the accident, near the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Baker Road, around 10 p.m.
Boxing champion, Pernell Whitaker killed
by Jan-Michael Pugh, The Associated Press / Jul 15, 2019
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) – Former boxing champion Pernell Whitaker killed after being struck by car in Virginia.
Police in Virginia Beach on Monday say Whitaker was a pedestrian when struck by the car Sunday night. The driver remained on the scene, where Whitaker was pronounced dead.


Elan 50 Impression has 6 cabins so that the best is when you have 12 people in your party to charter this yacht in Trogir in Croatia. It has great performance on water as it can move very fast, it is really manoeuvrable and provides exceptional stability. Space below the deck is really large. Even you can handle there 12 persons the deck is still comfortable for all the participants. Beam of the boat is 4.68 meters and draught is 2.23 meters. Its worth noticing that this vessel has a modern solution for better handling performance in extreme weather and nautical conditions. It is a twin wheel - twin rudder system. Elan 50 Impression rental or charter in Trogir in Croatia is not a bad choice because of multiple reasons. Check out all the information about Trogir and you will be sure that it is the destination which you want to visit this holidays.


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import Vue from 'vue';
import Component from 'vue-class-component';
import { State } from 'vuex-class';
import { ContentService } from '../services';
import { IUser } from '../../model';
import { IRootStoreState } from '../store';
import { Store } from 'vuex';

@Component({
  template: require('./profile.html')
})
export class Profile extends Vue {

  @State((state: IRootStoreState) => state.common.user) user: IUser;

  content: string = '';

  created(): void {
    let svc = new ContentService(this.$store);

    svc.secureUserContent()
      .then(value => this.content = value);
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Q: Ruby (Rack) application could not be started http://127.0.0.1  ==> Ruby (Rack) application could not be started, Can someone help?
A source file that the application requires, is missing.
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  A required library may not installed. Please install all libraries that this application requires.

Further information about the error may have been written to the application's log file. Please check it in order to analyse the problem.
Error message:
    no such file to load -- bundler
Exception class:
    LoadError
Application root:
    /var/www/project
Backtrace:
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    0   /home/user1/.rvm/rubies/ruby-1.9.2-p180/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.9.1/rubygems/custom_require.rb     36  in `require'
    1   /home/user1/.rvm/rubies/ruby-1.9.2-p180/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.9.1/rubygems/custom_require.rb     36  in `require'
    2   /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/utils.rb   325     in `prepare_app_process'
    3   /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/rack/application_spawner.rb    155     in `block in initialize_server'
    4   /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/utils.rb   572     in `report_app_init_status'
    5   /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/rack/application_spawner.rb    153     in `initialize_server'
    6   /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/abstract_server.rb     204     in `start_synchronously'
    7   /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/abstract_server.rb     180     in `start'
    8   /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/rack/application_spawner.rb    128     in `start'
    9   /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/spawn_manager.rb   253     in `block (2 levels) in spawn_rack_application'
    10  /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/abstract_server_collection.rb  132     in `lookup_or_add'
    11  /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/spawn_manager.rb   246     in `block in spawn_rack_application'
    12  /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/abstract_server_collection.rb  82  in `block in synchronize'
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    14  /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/abstract_server_collection.rb  79  in `synchronize'
    15  /home/user1/.rvm/gems/ruby-1.9.2-p180/gems/passenger-3.0.7/lib/phusion_passenger/spawn_manager.rb   244     in `spawn_rack_application'
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A: gem install bundler should do the trick here. "Error message: no such file to load -- bundler" is the relevant line. You'll probably need to run bundle install after installing the bundler gem as well.


Compatible with all Bluetooth enabled devices like cell phones, PDAs and computers. Bluetooth version 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate. EasyPair technology simplifies connection with Bluetooth enabled devices. Acoustically tuned noise reduction technology for clear conversations. Multipoint technology lets you connect to multiple phones. Talk Time – Up to 9 hours. Standby Time – Up to 2 weeks.


The last time I rendered the Droid Mk3 was in 2004, so it was nice to dust off the 3D files. I found that there were a whole bunch of errors in the model, so I fixed those, resurfaced and re-lit it. It's much less shiny than the previous render.
Where are the sensors located? Under the vertical blue thing?
Some sensors are in the blue thing, others are in the long spikes that stick out from the body. Some are woven into the skin.
The original aim for the Mk3 was for it to look "a bit cute" but humanity never got it off the drawing board. It was Droids that found it plans and constructed it!
The Mk3 is a bit like an old friend because I first drew sketches of it in the mid 90s but didn't have the skills to make it walk. Just as I wrote that I've realised that I could make animated gifs of it walking again - last time I tried they came out "too large for the internet" but 500KB is laughable now. I'll get on that.
Hah, I really dig that background story!
Perfect may be the enemy of done, but effort is the friend of verisimilitude.
It looks both well-conceived & cobbled-together - a difficult combination to pull off. I like it.
Evil Scientist wrote: Hah, I really dig that background story!
Thank you! I have written it up in more detail in the up-and-coming Fleet setting.
You can embed a Flash file into a PDF but I think that's dirty. Another option would be to make a rulebook as an App for iPad/Android. That's a huge amount of work.
Another option (much easier) is to make supporting stuff to go with the rules. For example, with WebGL (coming to most browsers soon!) I will be able to upload the actual 3D objects and have them render in the browser. With animations. That seems fitting to me!
Abstract Machine wrote: Perfect may be the enemy of done, but effort is the friend of verisimilitude.
Abstract Machine wrote: It looks both well-conceived & cobbled-together - a difficult combination to pull off. I like it.
Thank you. I hope I manage to do the other Droids justice!
As an update to this, I didn't like the render. I kept seeing errors with the model and when it was rendered for 300DPI, it looked awful. OK, it didn't look awful but I could see plain as day all the problems.
So, I've just written about that.


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The Trust is custodian of a cluster of historical houses that contribute to a unique streetscape. From the outside they are buildings of undoubted architectural interest, but from the inside they have been homes for generations and for the most part continue to ensure the residential character of the street through leases administered by the Trust through a managing agent.
What makes a house into a home? It happens when people live there, as did Dorothy and Charles Johnman, and make it their place of safety and sanctuary, where there is love and laughter, family relationship and friendship. Homes are central to the Trust's conservation mandate. Part of the richness of the Johnman legacy is to recognize the vibrance and significance of each generation who made homes out of these houses, to understand their lives and ever-changing context and interpret how their experience contributes to present and future experience.
The physical context of these homes within the historic core of Stellenbosch heightens their heritage significance. Their survival is a miracle. Along with properties on The Braak and in Dorp Street, the Trust properties in Herte Street and Market Street present the town's best-preserved collection of adjacent buildings of historical interest accessible to be viewed and enjoyed by visitors and townsfolk alike.
One enters Herte Street from the bustle and business of the town's oldest thoroughfare, Dorp Street, oak-lined and graced with many lovely old buildings whose preservation gives dignity to newer additions that compete for prime locations. For most of its length, Herte Street itself presents an intimate and inviting prospect: along its western side an almost unbroken 'street wall' of a dozen or more dwellings in village vernacular, while on the opposite pavement a wide walkway follows the long, whitewashed garden walls under a shady canopy of oaks. At the other end of Herte Street, one enters Market Street to find, all within easy walking distance of one another, numerous significant buildings such as the Toy Museum, Krijthuis, Van der Bijl House, Burgher House, Coachman's Cottage, the Rhenish Complex and St Mary's Church.
Each of the Johnman properties has its own history, whether as vegetable storeroom, converted stables, coach house or modest cottage. These were owned and occupied variously by generations of the same family, passing ultimately into the possession of Dorothy Johnman. Sadly, some structures of significance were lost to demolition and development, including the Reverend Hahn's parsonage that would have been the piece de resistance of the street, had it survived. A lesson that prompted Dorothy to have all her properties declared historical monuments in the 1970s.
Undoubtedly, by determining that her own home 'Camido' would continue to be the home of music-making, Dorothy Johnman made sure that her heartbeat of love for garden, home and music would give life to the expanding circle of friends her vision still inspires, young and old.


Lynn Presland is an artist based in Derbyshire, England. Working in acrylic and pastels she draws inspiration from the magnificent landscapes, the endless skies and the beautiful villages that can be found nestling amongst the Derbyshire Dales. Her earliest memories are of holding a brush; she brings an entire lifetime of experience and artisanship to her trade.
Lynn has been working and exhibiting for over twenty years, nurturing a restless spirit of innovation as she constantly explores new techniques and styles to better realise her visions. In her commissions and exhibited pieces the true spirit of our countryside can be glimpsed – a breathtaking autumn sky melting golden over windswept heaths, a secret garden overgrown with wildflowers; a sleepy summer lane winding into the haze.
Harley Gallery at Welbeck open exhibition in December 2012.


Here in the Welsh Marches, the ancient battleground of the English and Welsh, Powis Castle was built as a fortress. Its thirteenth century battlemented outline of mellow red stone is a statement of its position as a military stronghold, and it was home to a dynasty of Welsh princes. The Castle crowns a rocky ridge, with far-reaching views across the Severn Valley towards England, as it has done for eight hundred years. Climbing up here today, the views from the seventeenth century terraces across the gardens to Long Mountain and the Breidden Hills are spectacular, and hold memories of the castle's long past.
Standing on a commanding hilltop, a mile south of the town of Welshpool in Powys, the present building dates back to c.1200, though most of the work was done between 1275 and 1320. It is built on the Norman plan of a keep with an inner bailey, now the central courtyard, surrounded by a massive curtain wall.
In 1286 Owain ap Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn, last Prince of Powys, surrendered to King Edward I of England, and was granted the title of Baron de la Pole, of Welshpool, and Powis became an English barony. Subsequently his daughter Hawys was confirmed as owner of Powis by Royal Charter. She married John Cherleton who became Lord Cherleton of Powis, and the estate remained in the Cherleton family until it was sold to Sir Edward Herbert in 1587.
Herbert was the second son of the 1st Earl of Pembroke, and he remodelled the interior of the old castle between 1587 and 1595, converting it into a stately country house. His magnificent Long Gallery of 1593 survives. The library displays the treasured miniature by Isaac Oliver of c. 1610 showing Lord Herbert of Cherbury (a branch of the same family) as a melancholy knight.
The Herberts remained staunchly Royalist during the Civil War, but Powis Castle was captured by Parliamentarian forces under Sir Thomas Myddelton of Chirk in 1644. It seems to have been garrisoned during the remainder of the war, necessitating extensive rebuilding and refurbishment when it was returned to the family after the Restoration of Charles II in 1660.
Most of the development at Powis was carried out by the 3rd Lord Herbert, later 1st Marquess of Powis, (1626-1696) in the late seventeenth century, and the castle enjoyed a golden age. He was a leading Roman Catholic and a prominent figure in the Jacobite Court who remained loyal to the deposed King James II after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and joined him in exile.
The Italianate terraces laid out down the steep hillside are thought to have been the work of the architect William Winde, who also designed Lord Powis's London house at Lincoln Inn fields, and built similar terraces at Cliveden on the River Thames in Buckinghamshire in the 1660s. Three long terraces were cut out of the rock below the castle, and remain a magnificent feature of the gardens today, offering far-reaching views across the Marches. This is one of the few Italianate Baroque gardens to have survived, at least in part, and this alone makes Powis worthy of a special visit. The second terrace has an arcaded loggia, reflecting gardens of the Italian Renaissance. Although the exact dating of the terraces is uncertain, it is most likely that the work was begun in the 1680s.
1745), and are now almost three hundred years old.
Descending steps on to the Aviary Terrace, the balustrades are topped with lead statues from the studio of Jan van Nost, representing dancing shepherds and shepherdesses, while purple wisteria and white Abutilon climb the walls. At the lower level is the Orangery Terrace, and the walls of the orangery, built to overwinter citrus fruit, are home to Banksian roses. At the end of the Orangery Terrace is a lead figure of a peacock brought from Claremont in Surrey, home to the first Lord Clive.
Below the terraces is a sloping bank, planted with trees and shrubs including a display of colourful Japanese maples. Although now called 'The Apple Slope', this was originally terraces which formed the lower part of the formal gardens descending to the grand water parterres.
King William III granted the castle to the 1st Earl of Rochford in 1696, but Rochford never lived at Powis and there is no evidence that he contributed to the garden. The Herbert family returned from exile in 1703, bringing with them a Frenchman, Adrian Duval, from Rouen.
Duval completed the terraces, 'a series of flights of steps covering the rock', and by 1705 had created a magnificent Dutch-style water garden on what is now the Great Lawn. It had fountains which played twenty yards into the air and a Cascade, an imitation of the gardens at St Germain-en-Laye, the royal chateau on the Seine where the 1st Marquess had resided while in exile. Sadly this eighteenth century splendour is now a plain lawn, but the statues which were once in the water garden remain, now moved to the terraces above. The lead statue 'Fame' by Andries Carpentière, c.1705, now stands in the courtyard, a dramatic figure astride the winged horse Pegasus. At the end of the top terrace is a second magnificent statue of Hercules fighting a hydra with a club, also signed by Carpentière.
The 3rd Marquess died in 1748 and Powis was inherited by his Protestant kinsman, Henry Arthur Herbert (1703-1772) of Oakly Park, Ludlow, who was made Earl of Powis by George II the following year.
The Wilderness, on the ridge beyond the Great Lawn, was created by William Emes, who was employed by the 1st Earl in 1771 to landscape the Park. Here there are woodland walks with giant oaks, as well as a tulip tree and handkerchief trees. The rock here is acid, allowing rhododendrons to flourish and add colour in the Spring. Along these walks the visitor will encounter remnants of the past including an early nineteenth century ice house and a Victorian plunge bath.
Further extensive building was carried out from 1772 by the young George Herbert (1755-1801), the 2nd Earl, including a ballroom built in the outer ward range. Other rooms were redecorated in the fashionable classical style, but George lived an extravagant lifestyle in London, later neglecting the estate at Powis to the extent that by 1784 the balustrades were falling down, and there were horses grazing on the parterres. He died in 1801, deeply in debt, and unmarried, with no heirs.
Fortunately for Powis, George's sister and heiress Lady Henrietta Herbert had married Edward Clive (1754-1839), the eldest son of Clive of India, and he was created Earl of Powis in 1804. He undertook much improvement in the gardens, but this unfortunately included the destruction of the Baroque Water Garden by 1809. Their marriage led to the union of the Clive and Powis estates and their son Edward, the 2nd Earl, changed his name to Herbert, the condition imposed by his uncle for inheriting Powis castle. He was heir to both the castle and the Clive fortune. A collection of Clive mementoes from India is on display in the Clive museum. Part of Clive of India's fine collection of old master paintings, French and English furniture, and Italian curiosities, were brought to the castle. The garden and park were also improved.
The castle underwent further extensive refurbishment in 1815-18, and again from 1902.
The final alterations to Powis Castle were undertaken at the beginning of the 20th century for George Herbert, 4th Earl of Powis (1862–1952) whose wife, Violet, improved the garden which she felt had the potential to be 'one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful in England and Wales'. Violet (1865-1929) wanted lawns, wide paths, rose gardens, clipped yews and herbaceous borders in the Edwardian style. She began her task in 1911, and her main contribution was the creation of the formal gardens beyond the Great Lawn, enclosed by yew hedges. Here, the old Kitchen Garden, planted in the 1890s, has rows of old apple and pear trees pruned into pyramids. The trees are underplanted with circles of silver stachys, while golden marjoram surrounds the feet of a vine arbour. On the slopes are magnolia and laburnum, while Violet also introduced a simple fountain in a new formal water garden, replacing the grand Baroque garden destroyed a century earlier.
On the death of the 4th Earl in 1952, he bequeathed the castle and gardens to the National Trust, who have planted a wildflower meadow, and added a new and wider range of shrubs to the banks.
Today John George Herbert, 8th Earl of Powis, continues to reside at the castle.


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La chiesa arcipretale dei Santi Maria e Zenone è la parrocchiale di Borso del Grappa, in provincia di Treviso e diocesi di Padova; fa parte del vicariato di Crespano del Grappa.

Storia

Sembra che il cristianesimo si sia diffuso nella zona di Borso già nel IV secolo e che la prima chiesa fosse dedicata a Sant'Andrea, alla quale si sostituì in un periodo successivo un'altra dedicata a san Zenone. È documentato il fatto che, nel XIII secolo, la chiesa di Borso dipendeva dalla pieve di Sant'Eulalia. Nel 1695 parte della chiesa crollò in seguito ad un terremoto e fu riparata alla meglio. Questo edificio fu riedificato alla fine del XVIII secolo su progetto di Antonio Gaidon.
L'attuale parrocchiale venne edificata tra il 1910 e il 1929 e fu consacrata nel 1939.

Descrizione

Note

Voci correlate
 Diocesi di Padova
 Borso del Grappa
 Parrocchie della diocesi di Padova
 Regione ecclesiastica Triveneto

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Maria e Zenone
Maria e Zenone
Borso del Grappa
Borso
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Thanksgiving is great, but sometimes it can be more stressful than celebratory. As a result, more and more people dine out for the holiday. If that sounds more your speed this year, we've rounded up a list of Denver restaurants open on Thanksgiving. These restaurants will be filling up soon so make your reservation today.
When: 12 – 8 p.m.
Lowdown: Citizen Rail in downtown Denver will be open this year, featuring a four-course prix fixe menu. Guests will be treated to an exquisite French-styled Thanksgiving feast with items such as truffled hen consommé, turkey roulade and a 66-day dry-aged steak in honor of the Mayflowers voyage from England to Cape Cod.
Lowdown: This year, Departure will feature an Asian-inspired take on Thanksgiving. The restaurant will serve items like a grilled sirloin with ginger with shiitake mushrooms and a to-die-for dessert menu showcasing a fusion of Asian and classic fall treats — like the pumpkin maple tart with banana fluff and ginger ice cream.
When: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Lowdown: Best known for its in-house butchering programs, you can expect to find only the freshest ingredients on Urban Farmers' outstanding menu. Featuring items like beef-braised pie, Colorado raised turkey and plenty of vegetarian options like the mushroom risotto.
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Lowdown: Kachina is staying true its roots this holiday season with a southwestern inspired Thanksgiving menu served family-style. You'll have to fight your relatives for Kachina's achiote brined turkey served with a pan gravy or the grilled pork tenderloin served with cranberry compote. Check out the menu here.
Lowdown: The Nickel at Hotel Teatro will showcase a more traditional Thanksgiving dinner this year. It will serve a three-course meal featuring a squash soup, smoked turkey breast and a chocolate tart. Check out the menu here.
Lowdown: The Charcoal Bistro will serve a four-course meal for Thanksgiving. These four courses will feature some holiday classics like a turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy as well as modern dishes with a Thanksgiving spin, such as the turkey confit and charred frisee salad.
When: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Lowdown: This Thanksgiving EDGE will serve both brunch and dinner. Brunch will be a three-course meal showcasing a house-made smoked salmon, cider crushed Scottish salmon and a dessert buffet, as well as bottomless mimosas. For dinner there will be a slow roasted turkey, prime rib or cider brushed salmon for the main entree. Check out the menu here.
When: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Lowdown: Humboldt will celebrate the holiday with a classic three-course meal, with a modern twist. Serving kale salad, a turkey confit-country stuffing and an apple cinnamon bread pudding, Humboldt Farm, Fish and Wine will be sure to spruce up your holiday. Check the menu out here.
Lowdown: The Fort will offer a traditional Thanksgiving menu for the holiday with a bit of a western spin. Featuring a three-course meal showcasing a honey-roasted turkey for the entree. A full harvest menu will also be offered.
When: 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m..
Lowdown: Elway's will serve a Thanksgiving-style buffet for turkey day. Brunch starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts until 2:30 p.m. after a two-hour intermission, Elway's will be back from 4:30 until 8:30 p.m. Elway's will feature a horseradish crust sage rubbed turkey as well a slow roasted prime rib.
Lowdown: The Corner Office will be in true holiday spirit, sticking to the classics this holiday season. The menu will feature a roasted turkey, honey glazed ham and pumpkin pie with a cinnamon whipped cream. Check out the menu here.
When: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lowdown: This Thanksgiving, 1515 Restaurant will offer a sous-vide turkey breast and confit turkey for its traditional turkey dinner, putting an urban spin on the holiday classic. 1515 will also offer a Thanksgiving-themed menu for the day featuring a rabbit and rattlesnake charcuterie, vegetarian risotto and a chocolate mousse with lavender whipped cream. Check out the rest of the menu here.
Lowdown: Fire at the Art Hotel will serve a more traditional Thanksgiving meal this holiday featuring a roasted turkey as well as an herb-crusted prime rib. Chilled shrimp and oysters will also be on display. Check out the rest of the menu here.
Lowdown: Del Frisco's will offer a modern Thanksgiving menu this year. From butternut squash bisque to a roasted sliced turkey with a tart sage apple sausage stuffing, and finally ending on a salted caramel pudding jar, Thanksgiving at Del Frisco's is set up to be a truly delicious holiday. Check out the rest of the menu here.
Whether you're tired of cooking or never considered it to begin with, one of these options is sure to get your family excited about Thanksgiving this year.
Great list. These are awesome to know about. The holiday should be celebrated in whatever way is most enjoyable to those celebrating it. Happy Holidays!


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Q: Display hundreds images dynamically I have to create a form capable of displaying a cinema-hall (don't know the exact word) schema. Essentially I have to display a large number (given by another source) of independent chair-like images which can change color (status) on click.
I surf the web searching for a solution but I really don't have a clue how to manage this.
Can someone help me?

A: If you need to draw that many images your best bet is to use a panel control and handle the drawing yourself by either handling the OnPaint event or even better: creating a custom control that inherits from the Panel control and which overrides the Paint method. Look online for examples of how to create custom-painted controls in .NET.
Do not try to create hundreds of images using Image controls or other such controls because it adds to much overhead.
In the Paint method, you can use the DrawImage function to draw the chairs based on the different states (i.e. selected or not-selected). You can store the states of the chairs in a one- or two-dimensional array in memory and then loop through it in the Paint method to draw each chair, computing the position of the chair on-screen based on its' index:
for(int chairIndex = 0; chairIndex < chairsCount; chairIndex++)
{
  // compute the on-screen position of each chair
  chairX = (chairIndex % chairsPerLine) * chairWidh;
  chairY = (chairIndex / chairsPerLine) * chairHeight;

  // and read the current state from the array
  chairState = chairsArray[chairIndex];

  // then draw the chair image in the graphics context
  switch(chairState)
  {
     case /* SELECTED */
       .. DrawImage(selectedImage, new Point(chairX, chairY));
     case /* NOT-SELECTED */
       .. DrawImage(nonSelectedImage, new Point(chairX, chairY));
  }
}

You will also have to handle mouse events to "hit-test" when a user clicks a chair to toggle it's state in memory.
// compute chairIndex based on mouse position (for hit-test)
chairIndex = mouseX / chairWidth + (mouseY / chairHeight) * chairsPerLine;
// then toggle state accordingly

The code snippets above assume you have previously defined some of the variables, that you've loaded the different chair images into two or more variables, and that you're using a one-dimensional array for storing the chair states.

A: I'd say that the easiest way would be to create and own "chair-control" which handles it's click event etc. This would be nothing more than a simple User-Defined Control which has the chair image as background (and swaps with other pictures, if necessary).
After that, you could easily create a big punch  of these controls by code (Pseudo-Code):
for(int row = 0; row < rowMax; row++) {
    for(int column = 0; column < columnMax; column++) {
        this.Controls.Add(New ChairControl(row, column));
    }
}

The constructor takes the row and column number and automatically adjusts it's position, f.e..

A: I would add to Bobby's answer that the control should really pre-render the images to a single bitmap and use that to refresh the screen. Update the bitmap to reflect user changes.

A: There are hundreds of solutions too :D.
You could, for example, arrange them into a grid of booleans with a custom paint for the cells for painting the chairs and an event for the cell click that changes the state of the list/dataset bound to the grid.


The year 2014 is looking like it's going to be a big one for Chevelle! The band just announced that their new album is titled 'La Gargola' and will hit stores April 1. Giving fans another taste of what's to come, the members of Chevelle shot this behind-the-scenes look at the making of their new album and Loudwire is giving you the exclusive premiere (watch above). Moreover, you can check out the band's brand-new single 'Take Out the Gunman' below.
In the video above, fans can see all three members laying down parts in the studio as producer Joe Barresi captures all the magic. The band members also speak about what a vital role Barresi has taken in the creation of their latest disc. Frontman Pete Loeffler says that the producer's easy going and open nature has allowed the band to explore new directions for their music. He explains, "I came into this with a lot of ideas, a lot of fuzz pedals and different sounds that I wanted to go for and techniques and he's been open with everything."
The Chicago-based rockers have escaped the cold of home, laying down their new album in Pasadena, Calif., over the past couple of months and they're now gearing up for the release. Fans can now check out the new single, 'Take Out the Gunman,' below. For more info on Chevelle, visit GetMoreChevelle.com.
Stay tuned for more Chevelle information as their new album nears.


I've spent the night not far away from Geysir, but when the sun started coming up I decided that it wasn't as picturesque as I was hoping for it to be so I quickly drove towards Gullfoss. What a great decision this was!
Ok, few words on the Gullfoss-Kerið-Geysir trio, which seem to be very popular destinations for big tourist groups staying in Reykjavik, being sold as part of "The Golden Circle" tour. I might be wrong, but there are waaaaay more exciting destinations in Iceland. Personally I feel like Gullfoss is the only one worth seeing, but it fades in comparison to practically any other Icelandic waterfall. If you're thinking about joining a day trip to those destinations why not rent a car instead and drive a bit further to Skógafoss? This is a personal opinion, so please don't be mad in the comments.
As I was already heading to Reykjavik to catch my plane I though this area will be a perfect spot for few more sunrise shots before I fly back home. While Geysir and Kerið didn't seem to exciting, Gullfoss did make quite an impression, especially in winter, surrounded by snow and ice.
When driving towards Reykjavik I stumbled across a horse riding school. It's placed somewhere between Gullfoss and Kerið and their ponies are so lovely!
From there I just made a quick stop at Kerið, just to see what all the fuss was about and it's a great spot, but be aware that you have to pay for entry and I'm getting a feeling that it looks best from the air.
And that was it for my quick Iceland adventure. Feel free to ask me any questions and talk to you in the next one!


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by Hockey Manitoba | December 4, 2012 10:43 am
Brandon, MB. – One of the most productive offensive performers in National Hockey League history will headline the list of speakers for the 2013 Wheat Kings' CKLQ Sportsman's Dinner, to be held on Thursday, February 7th in the Keystone Centre's UCT Pavillion.
A naturally gifted goal scorer and playmaker, center Marcel Dionne was a junior superstar with the St. Catherines Black Hawks of the OHA. In three seasons, he scored 375 points and helped the Hawks reach the Memorial Cup finals in 1971.
The second player chosen in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft – behind only Guy Lafleur of the Montreal Canadiens – Dionne became an instant hit in Detroit. Besides scoring 77 points to lead the Wings in scoring as a rookie in '71-72, he earned an invitation to Team Canada for the 1972 Summit Series against the USSR.
After four productive years in Detroit, a contract dispute in 1975 with management led to a trade between the Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings. It was on the west coast, during the prime of his career, that Dionne established himself as one of the league's premier players. During his twelve years with the Kings, he topped the 100-point mark seven times, was a two-time winner of the Lady Byng Trophy and the Lester B. Pearson Award and was selected to the NHL First and Second All Star Teams twice each. In 1980, he was declared winner of the Art Ross Trophy after he tied rookie Wayne Gretzky with 137 points to share the league scoring title.
During the early eighties, Dionne established a number of personal milestones, including his 500th goal and 1,000th NHL point.
A member of the New York Rangers in 1987-88, the Drummondville, Quebec product retired after 37 games in '88-89 with 731 goals and 1,771 points. At the time of his retirement, those totals placed him third on the NHL all time scoring list behind only Gretzky and Gordie Howe.
The popular Dionne was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
Needless to say, the Wheat Kings and CKLQ general manager Cam Clark couldn't be happier with this year's lineup.
"We are very excited about this year's CKLQ Sportsman's Dinner" says Clark. "With such a strong and dominant former NHL star such as Marcel Dionne to be on hand, along with a quality comedian, and knowledgeable MC in Dennis Beyak, it promises to be a great evening. Everyone at CKLQ is looking forward to this great event to support Wheat king players in their academic endeavors following their time with the team."
Joining Dionne at the 2013 event, which is held annually to raise money for the Wheat Kings' Scholarship Foundation, will be comedian Tim Nutt as well as the play-by-play voice of the NHL's Winnipeg Jets – Dennis Beyak.
A native of Winnipegosis, Beyak joined TSN in the summer of 2011 and provides the play by play for the Jets' regional games on the newly created digital channel, TSN Jets, and on TSN 1290 Radio in Winnipeg.
Beyak began his broadcasting career doing play by play for the Flin Flon Bombers of the WCHL, before joining the likes of the Western Hockey League's Saskatoon Blades, Victoria Cougars and Seattle Thunderbirds before moving on to the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs.
In addition to radio, Dennis has called the IIHF World Hockey Championships on TSN and has worked as a hockey analyst on The Score.
No stranger to the WHL, Beyak's 41-year career in sports has also included stints outside of the broadcast booth, serving as the assistant general manager of the WHL Blades from 1981-90, GM of the T-Birds from 1992-94 and Tri-City Americans in 1994-95. He also served as chairman of the Memorial Cup in Saskatoon (1989) and Seattle (1992) and was named the league's Executive of the Year in 1989.
Direct from Vancouver, Nutt pushes comedy to explosive new levels and dimensions. He expertly explores the hilarity in everday life. Tim is rough and tumble and manic and combines one-liners and crafty storytelling with a smooth familiarity.
A favorite on stages from coast to coast, this 12-year comedy veteran has brought his unique style to radio and television and he is quite proud of his "Comedy Now" special for CTV and The Comedy Network. As well, he is a regular at both the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.
Tickets to this year's event are $100 each and can be ordered by calling the Wheat Kings at 726-3535.
In addition to a great evening of stories and laughs, a number of items will be up for grabs in both the Live and Silent Auctions including autographed jerseys from former Wheat Kings Jordin Tootoo of the Detroit Red Wings, Philadephia Flyers' center Brayden Schenn and right-winger Mark Stone, who is currently skating with the Ottawa Senators' American League affiliate in Binghampton, New York.
Former speakers at the Sportsman's Dinner have included the likes of Lanny McDonald, Dennis Hull, Brad Park, Phil Esposito, Mike Bossy, Ray Ferraro, Wendel Clark, John Ferguson, Terry O'Reilly, Ron McLean and Don Cherry. Among the many comedians to take the stage at the Keystone Centre include Big Daddy Tazz, Derek Edwards, Mike MacDonald, Gord Paynter, Bruce Clark, Ron James and Corner Gas star Brent Butt.


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Ushering in a family reunion at Victory Field
For Indianapolis Indians usher Bruce Abeshaus, it's not opening day; it's time to catch up with friends
Jim Ayello
Bruce Abeshaus admits it. He occasionally forgets where a season-ticket holder sits. But that's rare.
Most of the time, the Victory Field usher says, he doesn't even have to look at their stubs. He just knows. Even on Thursday night, the first home game of the Indianapolis Indians season, there isn't much rust to shake off.
"They're my friends," the Indy resident says in his still thick New England accent. "They're family."
And that, Abeshaus reveals, is the best part of opening day at Victory Field: It's a chance to see his family again.
"You don't see these people all year, and you get to see them again," he said shortly before the first pitch of the Indians' 5-1 victory against the Columbus Clippers. "The only thing I don't like is when someone doesn't come back, because they passed away. They're my friends, and they're gone, and you find out when they don't show up for the game. ... That's the bad part about opening day I don't like."
But on Thursday night, those fortunate enough to sit in Sections 108-109 are treated like regulars walking into the bar on "Cheers."
An hour before the game, hardly a fan gets past the retired post office worker and Army veteran without a sincere inquiry about their well-being.
"Hi Mike, how are you?"
"Tina! Hi, how you doin'? Patty with you tonight?"
"Hey, Wally. Good to see you!"
Many ballparks try to create a family-friendly atmosphere; it's his job, Abeshaus says, to make sure the fans in his section, on the third-base line, feel like they're part of the family.
And they do.
While Tina DiCoursey, a lifelong baseball fan, couldn't wait to watch the Tribe on Thursday night, she said she was probably just as excited to see her friends in Sections 108-109 again, especially Abeshaus, the sections' steward.
"This is the only section I sit in when I come, because of my main man," said DiCoursey of Abeshaus as she hugs him, nearly knocking the worn red Tribe hat from his head. "Bruce is the best. He's so caring. And not only to his season-ticket holders but a brand new person, he'll treat him just like he does the season-ticket holders."
Another fan, Mike Leaman, befriended Abeshaus in 1994 at Bush Stadium (before the Tribe moved to Victory Field), during Abeshaus' first season as an Indians usher.
The pair have grown so close that they often meet away from the ballpark for lunch and Indy Fuel games.
"Yeah, I would say he's probably the best usher at Victory Field," Leaman said. "It really is like a family reunion with him and some of the other people around here."
Even one of the Tribe's oldest supporters is a fan of Abeshaus. Wally Myers, who has been watching the Indians since the 1930s, has had season tickets since 1957 and doesn't think he's missed an opening day in 59 years. He loves the team, and he loves the atmosphere Abeshaus helps create.
"I like to give him a hard time, but he's great," said Myers, who was sitting in the front row at Thursday night's game with his wife Anne and his daughters JoEllen Dottich and Carol Sue Gardner.
Abeshaus confesses he doesn't know everyone in his section. But from what his friends say, that won't be true for long. After all, it's only opening day. There's still 70-plus games to go, and Abeshaus plans to be at every one of them. He can't wait to meet the next member of his family.
Indians 5, Clippers 1
The Indians (3-2) defeated the Columbus Clippers (2-4) in the first game of a four-game series behind six shutout innings by starter Wilfredo Boscan,
Boscan (1-0) gave up five hits and struck out three.
Boscan's was backed by second baseman Alen Hanson, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run scored and two RBIs. Shortstop Gift Ngoepe chipped in three hits, including a pair of doubles, two runs score an and RBI.
The Indians take on Columbus again at 7:15 on Friday night at Victory Field.
• BOX SCORE: Indians 5, Columbus 1
*Correction: This article has been edited to correctly spell Bruce Abeshaus' name.


Visitors of all ages will enjoy discovering Témiscouata. Everywhere you go you will meet generous, friendly people who are proud of their origins and their achievements. Learning about our historic region will take you on a fun adventure, because in Témiscouata every village has a story to tell.


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The surname Karst was first found in Austria, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, many houses acquiring a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. In their later history some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of the nation.
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Raymond Willard Karst (1902-1987), American politician, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri (1949-1951)
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Michael Karst (b. 1952), German two-time gold medalist 3000 m steeplechaser
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