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6 Best Things To Do at New York's Coney Island in Winter
Ellen Freudenheim
Ellen Freudenheim is the author of four guidebooks to Brooklyn, where she has lived for more than 20 years.
Jillian Dara is a freelance journalist and fact-checker. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Michelin Guides, Hemispheres, DuJour, and Forbes.
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A visit to Brooklyn's Coney Island during the off-season makes for a bracing experience. It's eerie and dramatic: the open sky, the ocean, and the backdrop of the famous Cyclone roller coaster and Parachute Jump. Coney Island in the wintertime is beautiful in an isolated, industrial-urban-landscape kind of way. It's the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan or the riverfront neighborhoods of Brooklyn.
Coney Island's amusement park and beach are closed September through May, but there's plenty to do, eat, and dream about as you wander the area off-season. Just be sure to bundle up and come prepared for brisk ocean breezes.
Grab a Craft Beer at Coney Island Brewing Company
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1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA
Phone +1 718-996-0019
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Brooklyn is a hot spot for craft breweries, with most of them concentrated around the hip neighborhoods that are closest to Manhattan. Coney Island Brewing Company may be harder to get to, but this local favorite is well-worth the journey. Coney Island beers are popular enough that they're served at bars all over New York City, especially their classic Mermaid Pilsner, Merman IPA, and Dreamland Session Sour, but visitors to the brewery can taste a menu of exclusive beers only offered on-site.
The kitchen serves up all types of top-quality bar foods to keep you satisfied, from loaded fries to Kobe beef hot dogs, but you can also bring your own food in. If the weather allows it, the outdoor Beer Garden is the most scenic place to enjoy your drinks, but indoor seating is also available for exceptionally cold days. If you're interested in the process of beer making, complement your day of drinking with one of the free brewery tours, offered daily.
Stroll the Atlantic Ocean Boardwalk
601 Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY 11235, USA
New York's most famous boardwalk offers views of Coney Island's rides and amusement park on one side and the rolling Atlantic Ocean on the other. For tourists and first-time visitors, a good itinerary is to start off by the amusement park and then walk toward Brighton Beach. The rides aren't open in the off-season and the boardwalk may feel like a ghost town compared to the lively summer days, but the eerie tranquility of winter is exactly what draws people to visit.
Once you make it to Brighton Beach, the best way to warm up is to stop in one of the local Russian restaurants for a hot bowl of borscht. Brighton Beach is referred to as "Little Odessa," named for the Ukrainian city because of the huge wave of immigrants who came from what was then the Soviet Union. Hearty meals are provided year-round at authentic gems like Varenichnaya on Brighton Second Street or Skovorodka on Brighton Beach Avenue.
Eat a Nathan's Hot Dog at the Original Hot Dog Stand
Founded in 1916, Nathan's is hardly a mom-and-pop stand anymore as the famous hot dog stands have become a global franchise. But this indoor stand at Coney Island is the original. Some people swear the dogs here taste better than anywhere else and scarfing down a foot-long near the pungent sea air is a quintessential Brooklyn experience.
Nathan's also offers hamburgers and chicken sandwiches if you prefer a hot dog alternative. As a side dish, the crinkle-cut fries with cheese, bacon, or both are well worth the cholesterol increase, or a grab a serving of piping hot onion rings. For something to drink, the freshly made lemonade is the perfect sweet and tart refreshment to go along with the meal.
Hang With Sharks at the New York Aquarium
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602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, USA
New York City's world-class aquarium has amazing exhibits and fish-feeding shows, making it a perfect outing for good family fun or a romantic date afternoon. The Aquarium is open year-round with both indoor and outdoor exhibits, so when the weather is particularly cold or stormy, you can always take refuge at the indoor reef filled with sharks, rays, and sea turtles, or pop into the 4D interactive movie experience. Interactive "touch tanks" are especially fun and educational for kids, who can dip their hands in the water and feel the sea life.
For a bite to eat, the Oceanside Grill offers a sustainable seafood menu with dishes like fish tacos and fish and chips, along with items that don't come from the ocean as well. With a focus on ecology, the eatery only offers reusable cutlery and packaging, so no plastic straws, cups, or bags.
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Explore Coney's Past at the Coney Island Museum
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1208 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224-2816, USA
This idiosyncratic little museum is dedicated to preserving Coney Island's unique history. What you'll find upon walking in is a monument to the unsanitized and zany freak show side of Coney Island's past. The museum has old photos, antiques, memorabilia, and relics of Coney Island. In addition, you might catch a special exhibit like a collection of vintage funhouse mirrors, lectures, and live performances.
If watching isn't freaky enough for you—why not join in? For a tuition fee, Professor Adam Realmanteach and the staff at Coney Island USA's Sideshow School will reveal the tricks the trade. Graduates walk away knowing how to eat fire, swallow swords, walk on glass, charm snakes, sleep on a bed of nails, and more. Only students 18 and older are permitted to matriculate.
Watch (or Join) the Coney Island Polar Bears
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Starting a new year with an icy dip is a great Brooklyn tradition. Founded in 1903, the Coney Island Polar Bear Club claims to be the nation's oldest winter bathing organization. Hundreds of New York "polar bears"—the name for people who decide to take the plunge and submerge themselves—gather in Coney Island every New Year's Day for a 1 p.m. dip in the Atlantic Ocean, whatever the weather. The water may be frigid, but it's a party once you dive in. As a bonus, there's no fee for swimmers or observers.
While the Club meets every Sunday from November to April for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean, the January 1 dip attracts the biggest crowd of the year, by far. To participate, bring along swim attire (and a change of clothing) and show up at the beach near Stillwell Avenue between 10 a.m. and noon to register for the event and sign the waiver.
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A sea of feat prepare for a marathon. Photo by Tom Trevino.
When was the last time you took a relaxing stroll downtown? With striking landmarks and hidden gems around every corner, San Antonio rarely leaves one short on excuses to ditch the couch and go exploring. Plus, once San Antonio decides which season it wants to be in, our city is privileged with near perfect weather and fully designed for outdoor activity. Need I mention the River Walk?
With a noticeable increase over the past 10 years, more and more cities have begun to incorporate fitness-friendly resources into their community development. Alamo City natives are hardly strangers to a good taco, but we've been working hard to shake our reputation for being one of the least fit cities in the US.
Fortunately, the American Volkssport Association (AVA) is here to help the cause with San Antonio's first-ever AVA/IVV World Walk Day on Saturday, May 3. This is not your average walk, however, but an official volkssporting event through our city's downtown area.
Now in 28 countries worldwide, volkssporting is a noncompetitive, self-paced activity consisting of walks and hikes, bike rides, swims, skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Despite its international reach, many people in the US have yet to discover the fun of volkssporting. My relationship with the sport traces much farther back though.
Stephanie Sanchez Sinclair's involvement with AVA and volkssporting dates back to mid 1990's, when she and her family would go on volksmarch adventures across South Texas. Courtesy photo.
In the mid 1990s, my uncle was stationed at a U.S. Army base in Germany, where he kept close touch with my grandmother during his stay. She became my family's main source for updates on Uncle Robert's adventures abroad and would often relay exciting stories of him walking here, there and everywhere across Europe. We soon discovered these tales from the trails involved more than the typical stroll, as he was actually volksmarching with the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).
During this time, my grandparents took an extended trip to visit Uncle Robert. They later returned with adventures of their own, raving about the amazing people they met and the unique IVV awards they received while volksmarching with my uncle across Germany. Next thing I know, my mother is loading my grandmother and me into the family Buick to drive across South Texas for our first volksmarching event.
This soon became a regular thing for us, as we began to select our next walk based on the award featured by our host AVA club. I have so many fond memories of those trips. At the age of 13 or 14, I found my "dream neighborhood" during a volksmarch, which was a place I had decided (and still hope) to live in as an adult. I also remember being the last walkers during a volksmarch in the tiny, coastal town of Indianola, Texas. It was a hot day, but the dedicated and helpful AVA volunteers kept driving by on their golf carts to check on us and ensure my grandmother would be able to finish the route.
Our involvement lasted for years and then life happened. My time became consumed by career building, establishing my family and earning two master's degrees from Our Lady of the Lake University and St. Mary's University. However, it wasn't long before volkssporting found me once more. I learned about AVA's open position for national executive director only a few days before the application period closed and jumped at the chance to apply.
As the official representative of volkssporting in the United States, AVA administers one of the nation's largest healthy living sports programs and more than 3,000 events annually. The volunteer-driven organization works toward one, simple mission: To promote regular fitness activity through fun, friendship and, of course, volkssporting.
I truly believed in AVA's message and the family-friendly fitness opportunities it provides, so I was incredibly thrilled and honored when the National Executive Council XVIII announced my selection as executive director this past January.
Since beginning my new journey with AVA, I've been able to support a network of over 250 chartered clubs across the nation and provide wonderful experiences for thousands and thousands of people, just like in my own childhood. Through this position, my goal is to increase participation in volkssporting events and spread the message of fun, fitness and friendship to people of all ages. I also want to use this opportunity to establish a sustainable future for AVA, so the next generation can enjoy the outdoors, develop friendships and build a healthy lifestyle through volkssporting.
Stephanie Sanchez Sinclair poses with her new AVA team in front of the organization's national headquarters outside of San Antonio in Universal City, Texas. Photo courtesy of AVA.
AVA's volkssporting events are the ideal venue for multi-generational families to maintain an active lifestyle while exploring their city, state, country and world. Fitness is a major component of each event, but we also place equal emphasis on providing a safe, stress-free environment where everyone can have fun among a network of friends.
In planning our volkssporting activities and events, we incorporate as much diversity and flexibility as possible to ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate. Translated from German, volkssporting means "sport of the people," which is strongly reflected in its versatile and family-oriented nature. There are no limitations on age or physical ability, as trails are rated based on the challenge they present, and events take place year round in various locations and climates.
IVV World Walk Day retains all these values and will take place on Saturday, May 3, in beautiful downtown San Antonio. Choose a 5K or 10K trail (rated 1-A) to explore historical markers, unique churches and other gorgeous sites. Our starting point will be at the Holiday Inn Downtown Market Square (318 W Cesar E. Chavez Blvd). Event parking is free.
Since this a noncompetitive event, you can begin your walk anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., after paying the nominal price of $3. Walkers new to AVA can purchase a specially priced new walker packet for only $5, which includes event and distance tracking books and coupons for free credit at upcoming events. For more information, visit our event page here.
While San Antonio is hosting IVV World Walk Day on May 3, the rest of the world will be celebrating the same event either on this day or throughout the week. It will truly be a unifying experience and I hope everyone can attend.
Since I was a young girl, AVA has brought me closer to family, new friends and a healthier lifestyle, which is something I want to share with our city through World Walk Day. If you're not able to make it on Saturday, then there are still plenty of opportunities to participate.
San Antonio is currently served by four AVA chartered clubs, the Lonestar Walkers, Randolph Roadrunners, Texas Wanderers and Selma Pathfinders, and regularly offers volkssporting events throughout the year. To explore membership and participation opportunities, visit our website at www.ava.org.
I look forward to seeing you all along the trail.
*Featured/top image: A sea of feat prepare for a marathon. Photo by Tom Trevino.
Stephanie Sanchez Sinclair holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Our Lady of the Lake University, along with a Master of Arts in Communication Studies and a bachelor's degree in English-Communication Arts from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. Sinclair is a graduate of Leadership San Antonio, Class XXXV, and was selected as the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas 2012 Best of the Best staff excellence recipient. She resides in San Antonio, Texas with her husband and daughter.


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Reviewing the Sequel
July 26, 2016 Book Review, Whimsical Musingsbooks, fantasy, mystery, reading, reviews, sequels, steampunk, thrillerfaithrivens
Happy Tuesday everyone.
I've fallen behind in my reviews, so I'm grouping my five recent reads into two groups and doing a broader analysis. Not sure if this is a format I'll continue with in the future. We'll see how these two go.
DISCLAIMER: Little to no spoilers follow. These are just views of my own, unpaid for, perhaps unnecessary. All photos and blurbs taken from Goodreads.
Sequels are a tricky thing, aren't they?
In a first novel, groundwork is laid for a world in which a protagonist exists and faces a challenge that must be overcome, all the while growing and shifting from one perspective to another. Sympathetic bonds are created and, depending on the genre, the novel ends with a nice resolution or leaves its characters dangling from a nasty cliff.
Then comes the second book. Where a new mission must be set before the story's protagonist, where new antagonists and new allies are introduced. Some sequels excel at this, drawing readers back into the world they built in the first tome and delivering on the same energy, sometimes even exceeding expectations. Then there are those sequels that fail to meet expectations, that disappoint instead of delighting.
In the past two weeks, I've read three sequels. One was the last in a steampunk trilogy, one the second in a classic children's fantasy quintet, and one the second in a crime fiction series. And each presented a different experience.
The Prince of Lies (The Night's Masque Vol. 3) by Anne Lyle
A whimpering finale in a trilogy that started with the promise of a captivating adventure. Ms. Lyle created an interesting premise and introduced characters and creatures who had the potential to become more than they ever did. With each sequel, the energy of the first dropped, the characters themselves becoming less sympathetic, the action becoming less engaging. An unfortunate circumstance, as elements of Tudor England, dream walkers and reincarnation were hinted at, but never fully developed.
A Wind at the Door (Time Quintet #2) by Madeleine L'Engle
In this sequel to the whimsical A Wrinkle in Time, Ms. L'Engle provides another fantastic story that blends magic and reason. It captures the same energy and thoughtful narrative of the first, while deftly pondering profound themes. Most importantly, its protagonists continue to elicit sympathy and pull on our heart strings with their sense of obligation to each other and to the world. Just magical. And exactly what a sequel should be, matching the excitement of its first with threatening antagonists and endearing with new characters.
The Silkworm (Cormoran Strike #2) by Robert Galbraith
A follow-up to The Cuckoo's Calling, Mr. Galbraith (aka Ms. Rowling) presents a different experience than the above two novels with this one. It does not disappoint. Nor does it read as an equal to the first. Rather, it exceeds expectations. Unlike its predecessor, which suffered from lags in action and failed to always stimulate and excite, this second novel detailing Strike's investigative pursuits provides many more thrills and intriguing characters. What more, the narrative gives fan favourite Robin a chance to shine more than the first. While still not perfect, it was a diverting read and does well enough to improve on the problems of the first. As a sequel should.
In my opinion, the success and failure of these three books relied a great deal on expectations that I went into them with. I'm not alone in this regard. Most readers base their enjoyment of a follow-up on the promises built in the novel that came before, which lays a great deal of onus on the shoulders of the writer. The strength of a debut can sometimes spell the doom of the novels to follow. The weakness of it can lead to possible redemption.
Being published means being held accountable by the reader who has certain ideas regarding what a story should present. In every book, there will always be a character that becomes a fan favourite, there will always be an element that creates the most intrigue. Readers latch on to specific moments, particular themes, and I believe that it is important for writers to be aware of these as they write each novel.
As an aspiring author with a series in mind, I understand that my story is my creation, but being published means that I am sharing it with others who are looking for something to be enjoyed, readers who deserve a story that can sweep them away, can make them feel. I am writing as much for them as for myself. I feel it is important to acknowledge those parts of the story that readers are most drawn to from the start, and take their opinions to mind without compromising the integrity of the narrative you're trying to convey or the themes you need to set forth.
Writing a debut allows the room to create a story to delight readers, but once you've invited them to join your world, their minds begin to build their own expectations into it. FanFiction could not exist if this weren't the case. We, as readers, crave worlds beyond our own. We delve into lives that are not our own and, even when the last page is turned and the last word is read, continue to inhabit them. Standalone novels leave a realm of possibility to be toyed with, to wonder at. Novels in a series have the added pressure of solidifying possibility into reality, to understand what a reader needs to enjoy the sequel as much as its predecessor.
It's a tall order. Some authors stumble. Some succeed.
And we read on.
What's your opinion on the sequel? What makes or breaks the follow-ups to so many promising debuts? Does the writer need to answer to the reader? Does the reader expect too much? Let me hear your thoughts! And get the debate going!
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gabriel360live says:
I think the difficult thing about a sequel is that you have to give your audience enough of what they enjoyed about the predecessor without making the sequel exactly the same as the previous entry.
The last book series I read (I'm not going to name it, out of respect for the author) was one that I tired of by the third book. The reason the series lost me is because all three books used the same exact formula in terms of something happens, add in some backstory, here's a twist, a certain person is sought after for help, another twist, and here comes the ending. After the second book, I was ready for something different but the third book didn't give me that. So I stopped reading the series.
As I was writing my second novel (all of my novels are still work in progress, by the way), I found myself beginning to default to the same structure of my first novel. It was like I wanted to write the way I knew how to write because that worked for me last time. But since I didn't want to revert to the same formula, I consciously changed the second novel as I was writing to make sure that it took a different track. I'm doing the same for the third novel.
The point is that you're right that there are expectations from readers. But I think you also have to make sure that you're not playing it too safe. If you're not careful — or actually, if you are careful — people may get tired of the formula and decide the series isn't worth their time anymore. That said, I think pieces of that formula should be there in the sequel if only to add some level of familiarity.
But this is just my opinion. 🙂
faithrivens says:
I definitely agree with everything you said. Like I mentioned, I think it's important to be aware of favorable elements, but never risk the heart of your story. There's a balance (like anything in life). Finding it is always hard.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and share your opinion! You have great insight!
Best of luck with your WIPs! 🙂
E. E. Rawls says:
I agree, Faith. I think readers do have expectations for sequels. It's no easy task for an author, though, but if they've planned out their sequels well enough beforehand, chances for a good sequel are higher. What helps me is viewing my series as a set of movies coming together to tell one story. Like what LOTRs did. Each movie is a piece in the series puzzle, carrying the characters and story forward.
Very true! I do the same thing with my series. And I often use LOTR for inspiration.
Thanks for commenting 🙂
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Shortcut Romeo premiered at Cannes Film Festival
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Susi Ganesh's Shortcut Romeo was premiered at Cannes Film Festival in the non-competition section. This film will always hold special memories for the Tamil director.
Shortcut Romeo, is a remake of Susi Ganesh's Tamil film, Thiruttu Payale, which was a commercial success and a box office hit. Thiruttu Payale, won Susi Ganesh the Tamil Nadu state's Best Film award in 2006.
"It is a great opportunity for me to showcase Bollywood cinema to an international audience when we are celebrating 100 Years of Indian Cinema across the world," said Ganesh prior to leaving for Cannes.While the core of the story from Thiruttu Payale has been retained in the Bollywood version, Susi Ganesh said that he has made some changes, like adding more nuances to the characters and given them more screen space in Hindi.Shortcut Romeo features Neil Nitin Mukesh, Ameesha Patel and Puja Gupta which slated to release on 21st June, 2013.


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Carl Rohrbach
Gotha / 1905
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Striking image of the constellations of the Northern Hemisphere, by well regarded amateur Astronomer and teacher Dr. Carl Rohrbach.
The map appeared in Adolph Steiler's Hand Atlas, one of the most prolific atlases of the 19th and early 20th Centuries.
Carl Rohrbach Biography
Carl Rohrbach was a teacher and amateur astronomer.
Rohrbach studied mathematics and natural sciences at the University of Leipzig . He acquired his teaching qualification in seven subjects: mathematics, physics, astronomy, geography, German, philosophy and Latin and obtained his doctorate in Geology.
After graduating, he took on a teaching position at the Arnoldischule in his hometown. Under Rohrbach's directorate, the Arnoldischule became an upper secondary school in 1916. In addition to his school work, he created aids for mathematics lessons, promoted the artificial language Esperanto and devoted himself particularly to astronomy.
Rohrbach strove all his life to popularize astronomy. Together with the astronomer Paul Harzer and the teacher and geomagnetic scientist Adolf Schmidt, he founded a local association of the Association of Friends of Astronomy and Cosmic Physics in Gotha. Rohrbach was then also on the board of this association founded by Wilhelm Foerster, which held its central assembly in Gotha in 1894. Rohrbach issued practice star maps and a craft celestial globe. He drew star maps for Stieler's hand atlas.
From 1897 to 1906 Rohrbach administered the Gotha observatory, as the state government initially did not appoint a new specialist astronomer. In 1904, on the site of the former Seeberg observatory, he had a plaque attached to an instrument pillar commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of the founder of this facility, Duke Ernst II of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg.
On the occasion of the inauguration of the new Arnoldischule school in 1911, the then director Rohrbach was awarded the Knight's Cross 2nd Class of the Saxon-Ernestine House Order. Today Rohrbachstrasse in Gotha-West commemorates the deserving educators.
In 1904, Rohrbach had a private observatory built on his property on Galbergsweg, which, as the Rohrbach Tower, still appears on the city's skyline today. Inside the tower was a column that was separated from the outer shell and carried a telescope with an opening width of 10 cm. The tower is crowned by a dome designed by Rohrbach. He also had the same rotating dome installed on the Arnoldischule, which he directed and was built from 1909 to 1911 as a school observatory. Later, the Zeiss works in Jena also built a corresponding type of dome.
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Striking image of the two celestial hemispheres, engraved by John Hinton for the Universal Magazine.
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Detailed star chart of the constellations Comae Berenices, Bootes & Cannes Venatici and neighboring constellations, from Fortin's Atlas Celeste de Flamsteed . . , published in Paris.
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An interesting set of diagrams describing the basic ways in which the globe and the solar system are described. The image illustrates the basic methods of modeling the equator, the two Tropics, the Poles, the horizon and other features of a sphere. Includes decorative armillary spheres and globes in the corners.


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Science fiction. The Greatest Tunnels in the World
Tunnels are found almost in every country today. It is impossible to imagine transportation and communication systems of any developed country without tunnels. The first underground structures were created thousands of years ago. Every palace had hidden passageways that were used by people in case of grave peril. Modern tunnels are built for different purposes. They provide the available space for cars and trains, water and sewage, even power and communication lines. Majestic mountain ranges and canals are no longer unavoidable obstacles for people. They are easy to pass moving through the tunnel. There are many record holders among the contemporary traffic tunnels. Their length is so great that it requires more than one hour's journey to follow the whole route. Tunnels – the unique masterpieces of modern architecture. That's what the next articles in this series are about.
Laerdal tunnel, Norway
Currently the world's longest road tunnel is in Norway, Sogn og Fjordane. The length of the Laerdal tunnel is 24600 meters. The tunnel opened in 2000 and immediately became a real sight of the global value. It has a number of significant equipment. Free passage is a great asset when using this world's most uniquely constructed object. A high quality road is now accessible to drivers. The tunnel is equipped with all the necessary directional and road signs. Nonetheless, is quite an effort to travel such a long distance.The main difficulty for motorists is a monotony of traffic which impairs concentration.
To make the journey through the tunnel more comfortable, special attention has been paid to the lightning. It changes in different parts of the way and imitates natural light, which keeps drivers from being inattentive. Since its opening thousands of tourists drive through the tunnel for the unique experience. Everyone seeks to enjoy the unusual artistic lightning. The Laerdal tunnel is equipped with special rest areas every 5 km, where one can park his or her car and enjoy one's stay in such a fancy place. Next - Seikan tunnel
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Seikan tunnel, Japan
Railway tunnels are of no less significance to travellers. Japan is famous for its longest undersea tunnel in the world named Seikan. The Seikan Tunnel is 53850 metres long which makes travelling underground by train incredibly interesting. Seikan is an undersea tunnel. Its construction began in 1946 in order to connect Japan's main island of Honshu with the island of Hokkaido. Complete article
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Eurotunnel lies under the English Channel. It started operating train services in 1994 and currently remains one of the greatest attractions in Europe. The railway tunnel links two states - the United Kingdom and France and lies between the towns of Folkestone and Calais. The tunnel is famous for its shuttle service. Eurotunnel Shuttle is the world's biggest train conveying vehicles. Complete article
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One of the leading tunnels, Lötschberg railway tunnel opened in 2007, whereas its construction ended the year before. Lötschberg is the world's longest land tunnel, 34700 metres long. It accommodates passenger and freight trains. The tunnel links the densely populated Swiss canton of Vale, which is famous for its thermal water resorts with the canton of Bern, which is also very popular among tourists. Complete article
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Japanese road tunnel Zhongnanshan can really be called a product of design art and architecture. It has a substantial length of more than 18000 metres and a unique design. The tunnel's lighting system imitates rays of lights and numerous flower, lawn and plants compositions in turn are fashionable elements of decoration. Complete article
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The famous Hsuehshan tunnel or Snow Mountain is cut through the mountain range in Taiwan. The tunnel was opened to the public in 2006. It connects the city of Taipei and the popular tourist area - the Yilan valley. Yilan valley is the focus of the most interesting natural and historical sights that are visited by thousands of tourists every day. Complete article
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One of the world's longest tunnels is the Gotthard Road Tunnel. It is 17000 metres long. The underground motorway under the Lepontine Alps has specially been built to connect two major cantons – the northern Canton of Uri and the southern canton of Ticino. The construction began in 1969 and has been lasting for 11 years. Trips through the tunnel are easy and comfortable. The lighting system is carefully designed. Complete article
Arlberg tunnel, Austria
The Arlberg Tunnel was driven in the Austrian Alps in 1978. Over the years the tunnel has remained one of the world's leaders in scale and equipment. It's Austrian longest road tunnel with a length of 10240 metres whose construction has been lasting more than four years. The tunnel has no any original design, technical equipment of high quality is its main distinctive feature. Complete article
Tunel De Guadarrama, Spain
Spain's longest tunnel Guadarrama was opened for traffic in 2007. The railway tunnel connects Madrid and Valladolid, its length is about 28400 metres. Guadarrama is a twin-tube rail tunnel which is a large transport complex. Since its opening the tunnel is used by the AVE high-speed trains which run in both directions simultaneously. Complete article
Dai-Shimizu tunnel, Japan
Japan is truly the world leader in the number and diversity of tunnels. Dai-Shimizu railway tunnel deserves particular attention among them. The tunnel runs between the cities of Tokyo and Niigata, its length is 22200 metres. The first train passed through the tunnel in 1982. It's hard to imagine but thanks to the Jōetsu high-speed express the locals have got an opportunity to get from one city to another three hours faster than before. Complete article
Severomuisky tunnel, Russia
In Russia there are also many prominent tunnels. The largest one is the Severomuysky railway tunnel. Its construction began in 1977 and completed 24 years later. Its operational use commenced much later, in 2003. The structure of the tunnel is quite complicated and involves a lot of developments and a bypass with the total length of 54000 metres. It is named after the Severomuysky mountain range it cuts through. It is important to note that this region is characterized by harsh climatic conditions. Complete article
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Mumbai/Pune: In a dramatic development, 10 prominent filmmakers returned various awards and honours to the government, protesting impediments to freedom of speech and expression and showing solidarity with the FTII students, here on Wednesday.
The filmmakers are Anand Patwardhan, Dipankar Banerjee, Paresh Kamdar, Nishtha Jain, Kirti Nakhwa, Harshavardhan Kulkarni, Hari Nair, Rakesh Sharma, Indraneel Lahiri and Lipika Singh Darai.
"As filmmakers, we stand firmly with the students of FTII and are determined to not let them shoulder the entire burden of their protests. They have mounted a historic struggle and we urge others within our fraternity to come forward and carry this protest forward," a memorandum signed by the filmmakers said.
The development came hours after three prominent alumni of the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, announced they would return their national awards to protest against what they termed "an atmosphere of intolerance" in the country in last few months.
They are Vikrant Pawar of Maharashtra, Rakesh Shukla of Uttar Pradesh and Prateek Vats of Goa.
Pawar had bagged the President's Gold Medal for his film, 'Kaatal' in the Best Short Fiction category in 2012.
Shukla won the Special Mention Award at the National Students Film Festival in 2013 for his film 'Donkey Fair'.
Vats bagged the Rajat Kamal Award for Best Short Fiction for his film, 'Kal, 15 August, Dukan Band Rahegi' in 2010.
The decision by the filmmakers came shortly after the FTII students announced an end to their 139-day long strike, but resolved to continue their agitation peacefully to protest against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chairman.
Pawar said now the issue has "gone beyond FTII" and is affecting the entire education system of the country, right from the primary school levels, which is being changed without taking into account aspects which concern the society at large.
Pawar, Shukla and Vats join the long list of various scholars, intellectuals, writers, artists and others who have returned various national awards and honours across the country in the past few days.
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Returning such hard earned awards is not the solution to the problem. There can be other methods too. As all of these are prominent figures in the film industry, they can work together, take steps together for whatever they wish the government should do.
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Slovene is the official language of Slovenia.
Douglas MacArthur was raised in Texas during the Old Western days.
He was valedictorian of the West Texas Military Academy.
Douglas became First Captain of the Academy at West Point and graduated at the top of the class.
He was nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor from the United States battle against Vera Cruz, Mexico and was promoted from Major to Colonel.
Because of his fighting in World War I with many accomplishments, MacArthur was made Brigadier General.
From 1919 to 1922, General Douglas MacArthur tried a number of reforms at West Point.
General Douglas MacArthur became the youngest Major General in 1925.
He was made Chief of Staff of the United States Army in 1930.
General Douglas MacArthur was finally defeated by the Japanese in the Philippines in March of 1942. I shall return.
Testimonies and Miracles – POWERFUL!
"History fails to record a single precedent in which nations subject to moral decay have not passed into political and economic decline.
President Harry S. Truman placed General Douglas MacArthur in charge of the formal surrender of Tokyo and remained in Japan for six years commanding the occupational forces.
MacArthur saw in Japan Shintoism & Japanese people bowing before idols of Buddha, instead of obeying and loving our Creator. In the final book of the Bible God says that those who worship idols are going to be thrown into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone on the most important day of our lives — Judgement Day (Revelation 21:8). General MacArthur pleaded with America, "Send missionaries and Bibles".
The people of America still did not like the Japanese for what they had done, but they respected and liked General Douglas MacArthur.
After that, some 5,000 missionaries and millions of Bibles were sent to the Japanese people from America.
Though a minority, I have spoken with a number of Japanese Christians in Japan, Chaplain Phil.
From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for Your help.
Hear my cry, O Lord!
I am counting on The Lord; yes I am counting on Him.
more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.
For with The Lord there is unfailing love and an overflowing supply of salvation.
In my moments of despair, The Holy Spirit guided me to this chapter. As The Holy Spirit ministered to me while reading, A name for a Ministry was born in my spirit (From Despair to Victory Ministries).
When the trials of life come at you, The Living Water will give you the strength to continue.
George H. W. Bush was a World War II pilot, like my Dad was.
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President George H. W. Bush, also, genuinely and enthusiastically liked the same Christian Music that I like!
Some of our Presidents in history had a loving heart – President George H. W. Bush was one of them. It is sad for him to pass on from us.
Truly ask God, The Father to forgive you for everything you've done wrong & stop doing wrong & be sorry, then immediately & sincerely ask Jesus into your heart.
August 16,1945 after Japan had surrendered unconditionally.
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Estar en un accidente automovibilistico y casi tener a mi hermana sin poder caminar nunca mas es una realidad horrible. La oración y feénos mantuvo en camino, la oriacion y fe trajeron salud nuevamente a mi hermana.
God is good, Dios es bueno.
"Fearless" by Jasmine Murray — Favorite Christian Song.
My favorite song is Hallelujah!
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A few of his characteristics are uppermost in my memory, and on these I shall dwell. They include his consideration for others; his clear, direct, and logical approach to any major military problem; his complete, single-minded dedication and loyalty to his country and government; and his selflessness and objectivity in making decisions and in courageously discharging his vitally important duties.
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I found God, The Father a little over 3 yrs ago on a Tuesday morning at 10:00 am. That day I asked God, The Father into my life and spoke from my heart. That day my life forever changed. The Holy Spirit came into my heart.
I was a drug addicted man, lost and drunk on the things of this world. My addiction lead me to being homeless. Living in a camper with no water and no means to take care of myself, I lost everything in my life that was dear to me. I became demon possessed and hopeless!
But, then, God rescued me from the things of this world and my addiction and set me up on the Rock! Jesus Christ has delivered me from drug addiction. I have became an over comer through the blood of Jesus Christ!
Now God has called me to be an evangelist to share the good news and the love of Christ! To bring healing to my county and community.
My wife and I start ministry college in the fall! I just want to reach the hopeless and the lost of this world and lead them to Christ: the way, the truth, and the life!!
Thank You Father for all You have done for me!!!
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I was driving to my girlfriends house and encountered [who I thought was] my friend at the top of an overpass, as I was driving by. I pulled over and told him to get in, and that I would give him a ride. When he got into my car, I realized I was mistaken, and that this man was not actually my friend. I still gave him a ride to Walmart.
About a block away he told me he prayed for the first time in his life for God to send someone to save his life. He had intended to jump off the overpass.
God used me as a good Samaritan to save his life.
I not only believe in miracles but am the recipient of several. I lost my son to stillbirth in 2003, and I died four times but the doctors were able to save me.
I spent about six months not understanding why this had happened to me; but, then I was blessed with two beautiful amazing children that I never would have had.
In the 1950s, 9 students were not allowed to go to high school at Little Rock Central High School, only because they were black. In September of 1957 the racist Governor Orval Faubus of Arkansas even sent the National Guard to physically block the students the freedom of going to this closest school to them, even though the Central High school board had fairly voted for the 9 students to be allowed to attend. The National Guard would not let them in.
Christian Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who had enough of the evil governor of Arkansas, sent the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army against the Arkansas National Guard and protected the students into the Little Rock Central High School.
Truly ask God, The Father to forgive you for everything you've done wrong & stop doing wrong & be sorry, then immediately & sicerely ask Jesus into your heart.
If anyone should cause one of these little ones to lose his faith in me, it would be better for that person to have a large millstone tied around his neck and be drowned in the deep sea.
The first verse of the Holy Bible.
Truly ask God, The Father to forgive you for everything you have done wrong & stop doing wrong & be sorry for having done wrong and truly ask Jesus into you heart.
During Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first men to land on the moon and walk on the moon; during resting time in the spaceship Eagle, while on the surface of the moon, Buzz Aldrin had the Holy Communion with Jesus, The Messiah, Who has Saved some of us from our past sins.
And when He had given thanks, He brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is My body, which is broken for you: this do ye in remembrance of Me.
After the same manner also He took the cup, when He had supped, saying, This cup is the New Testament in My blood: this do as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me.
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Humble before Jesus, The Messiah — powerful before men & women.
because it speaks volumes of what God is.
aua e tautala tele i mea o le Atua.
The Reagan Administration asked me to write an executive order for the President, which I did for President Reagan and our country.
I felt a yearning for God when a friend invited me to church when I was 8 years old. God saved me then.


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In 1983, the budding artist had just converted to Christianity along with her husband, Henry, and the pair were preparing to launch a new business, Morning Glory Art. The plan was for Jennifer to turn her artistic talents towards illustrating Gospel stories. Neither of them had any previous involvement in pro-life work, and they were stunned to learn from a friend at church that one of Jennifer's illustrations had prevented an abortion.
The drawing was a simple, bucolic scene: a young girl in a farmyard, embracing a baby lamb. Beneath the illustration was an inscription from the tenth chapter of Mark: "Let the little children come to me." The Boeke's fellow church member had sent it to a pregnant friend in Oregon, not realizing that the woman had made an appointment for an abortion, under pressure from her husband.
It arrived in the mail the morning that the abortion had been scheduled, and the young woman was so moved by it that she cancelled the appointment.
Inspired, the couple took a leap of faith and shut down the woodworking business that Henry was running out of their rural home in the mountains of Washington state, dedicating themselves full-time to Jennifer's artwork. While Jennifer painted, Henry set up his office the family's former chicken coop, and became her marketer.
With two dollars in his pocket, Henry made a 1,300-mile trek to Los Angeles to see if he could market Jennifer's talent to a Christian organization. He lived out of the car, trading cards with Jennifer's illustrations on them for gas and food.
He arrived at the office of Focus on the Family with 65 cents in his pocket and a portfolio of Jennifer's artwork, and landed her a contract for an illustrating job on the spot.
Twenty-six years later, Henry estimates that there have been over 20 million reproductions of Jennifer's artwork.
Part of the reason for prolific spread of her work has been the couple's generous attitude towards clients who want to use their artwork for Christian or pro-life purposes. Their licensing agreement allows organizations to pay a flat fee and use Jennifer's images for any purpose they want, rather than having to pay per use.
The reason for their generosity is simple, according to Henry. "It's God's art," he says.
Their faith in God's plan for Jennifer's art has truly moved mountains on more than one occasion. A deathbed conversion and a prevented suicide have both been attributed to her work.
More often, though, her pro-life works focus on depicting the joy of new life and motherhood.
As a "live artist," she often paints beautiful images of beaming young mothers gazing into the eyes of their children at Crisis Pregnancy Center fundraisers. As the speaker describes the work that the center does to help women, a smile seems to spread over the face of the woman on Jennifer's canvas, and a light is kindled in her eyes.
She has performed similar demonstrations to accompany pro-life sermons, painting an image of an unborn baby as the preacher expounds on the sanctity of God's creation and human life.
Watching a unborn baby "come to life" on canvas has proven a compelling way to drive home the point, but Boeke is self-effacing about the impact of her ministry.
To find out more about Jennifer, visit her website here.


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Students locate the group tab down at the bottom.
Students can collaborate in small groups on their tab. The spreadsheet gives lots of room for students to individually contribute their ideas then come together to to organize and discuss the ideas. Students can drag cells around to group like ideas. Use the paint can to fill the cells to color code thoughts.
If you are using Google Classroom attach the template into an assignment as "Students can edit file." This gives everyone in the class edit access to the same document. Each group locates their tab and brainstorms in the cells. Since all students are on the same document it is easy to share each groups' work with the class.
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LOT AREA. Lot area for a gas station usually ranges from 600 sq m to 1,000 sq m with allowance for frontage. However, in areas with fewer motorists, a smaller space may suffice. "The minimum lot area to set up a Petron Bulilit station is only 150 square meters," Petron's Gupalor says. This setup would have two to three pumps that can be expanded as demand increases.


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Q: How to use an analytical function to get highest and lowest price for each car make Oracle SQL? Suppose you have a car table with carsaleprice, carmodel, and carmake. How do I use a analytical function to find the highest and lowest carsaleprice for each carmake and rank them by highest price in descending order?
DDL and DML
CREATE TABLE cars (
 carmake VARCHAR2(10),
 carmodel VARCHAR2(10),
 carsaleprice NUMBER
);

INSERT INTO cars (carmake, carmodel, carsaleprice) values ('ACURA', 'RX', 50000);
INSERT INTO cars (carmake, carmodel, carsaleprice) values ('ACURA', 'RT', 40000);

INSERT INTO cars (carmake, carmodel, carsaleprice) values ('JAGUAR', 'LT', 40000);
INSERT INTO cars (carmake, carmodel, carsaleprice) values ('JAGUAR', 'LY', 30000);

INSERT INTO cars (carmake, carmodel, carsaleprice) values ('HONDA', 'OP', 20000);
INSERT INTO cars (carmake, carmodel, carsaleprice) values ('HONDA', 'PO', 10000);

INSERT INTO cars (carmake, carmodel, carsaleprice) values ('TOYOTA', 'BN', 30000);
INSERT INTO cars (carmake, carmodel, carsaleprice) values ('TOYOTA', 'NG', 20000);

Desired results
Carmake | HighestPrice | LowestPrice | Rank
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HONDA   | 20 000       | 10 000      |  4
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TOYOTA  | 30 000       | 20 000      |  3
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JAGUAR  | 40 000       | 30 000      |  2
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ACURA   | 50 000       | 40 000      |  1
--------------------------------------------

A: GROUP BY the carmake and then the MAXimum price will be the highest price, the MINimum price will be the lowest price and you can use the RANK analytic function ordered by the MAXimum price in DESCending order:
Query:
SELECT carmake,
       MAX( carsaleprice ) AS HighestPrice,
       MIN( carsaleprice ) AS LowestPrice,
       RANK() OVER ( ORDER BY MAX( carsaleprice ) DESC ) AS "RANK"
FROM   cars
GROUP BY carmake
ORDER BY HighestPrice

Output:

CARMAKE | HIGHESTPRICE | LOWESTPRICE | RANK
:------ | -----------: | ----------: | ---:
HONDA   |        20000 |       10000 |    4
TOYOTA  |        30000 |       20000 |    3
JAGUAR  |        40000 |       30000 |    2
ACURA   |        50000 |       40000 |    1

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A minimum of 3 matching icons are needed on a pay line, in unbroken sequence beginning at Reel 1, to trigger a win, each of which is celebrated by animations individual to the various icons.
Poker Symbols and Piggy Houses
Piggy Fortunes employs just 4 of the standard poker symbols as low-value icons: J, Q, K and A. They're displayed in a metallic font, each one bearing a different card suit and a symbol of rank: a coat of arms, a sceptre, a crown and a champion's medal. Js and Qs have the same value: 5X the line bet for 3 of a kind, 15X for 4 matches and 100X for 5. Ks and As are also equally ranked, paying 10X, 30X and 150X the bet for 3, 4 or 5 matches, respectively.
There are only 3 higher-value icons: the Straw, Wood and Brick Houses built by the Three Little Pigs in the tale. Their win values range from 20X for 3 Straw Houses to 900X for 5 Brick Houses. The Scatter symbol, the Three Little Pigs in a family photo, also scores in its own right for valid combinations of 3 or more on a pay line: 125X, 500X and 2,500X for 3, 4 or 5 matches.
Big Bad Wolf is Wild
The villain of the story, the Big Bad Wolf himself is the Piggy Fortunes Wild icon, and in standard play can substitute for any symbol except the Three Little Pigs Scatter. The bonus round, called the Big Bad Wolf Feature, is triggered by 3, 4 or 5 Scatter icons, which gives the online or mobile pokies for real money player an unspecified number of free spins. The 3 House icons appear at the top of the screen, and the free spins commence.
Every time a Big Bad Wolf icon lands adjacent to a House icon, the Wolf blows the house down, with the icons at the top of the screen reflecting his progress. When all 3 house icons are reduced to rubble, the free spins round ends.
Free spins cannot be retriggered; however, if a free spin produces 3 or more Scatter icons, the pigs will rebuild 1 of the houses at random, extending the free spins. In addition, every time the wolf blows a house down, the multiplier for winning spins containing a Big Bad Wolf on a pay line increases. This additional multiplier is 2X for the Straw House, 3X for the Wood House and 4X for the Brick House. It is in this phase of the game, therefore, that players can profit from the biggest potential wins.
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Transfer agreements have been completed with a variety of four-year baccalaureate institutions for transfer students who have completed associate degrees at Housatonic Community College. Most of these agreements provide that these graduates in specified programs will be admitted with full junior class status if they have achieved a specified grade point average. Additional information regarding these agreements is available in the Academic Dean's office, Student Services, the Academic Advising Center and the Counseling Center.
Accounting, Business Management, Marketing and Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Computer Information Systems, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Film, Video and Interactive Media, Sciences, Humanities, Theater, Game Design and Development, Computer Science, Social Services, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Health and Science Studies.
Criminal Justice, Accounting, as well as a "Core-to-Core Transfer Agreement"
The Guaranteed Admission Program is an agreement between the University of Connecticut and Connecticut Community Colleges. It is designed for students who are enrolled in a Liberal Arts transfer program at one of the Connecticut community colleges and plan to earn a bachelor's degree in the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences and/or the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut.
For more information on this agreement and the procedures, contact the Counseling Office at 203-332-5097.
Students are able to complete the Business Administration major at University of Connecticut campuses in Stamford, Waterbury and Hartford.
* All students must have passed the third level in a single foreign language in high school; OR, completed two years (four semesters) through the college Intermediate Level.


Noida: "It is a coincidence that Global Peace Summit is falling on the National Day of Vietnam. We all, here a Global family, extend our heartiest congratulations to the delegate from Vietnam Nguyen Thi Huong a very bright future.," said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios Chairing the Global Peace Summit.A poster to mark respect to the National Day of Vietnam was released by the Chairman of the Summit along with Dr. Rishi Raj Singh Director, Ministry of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship, Government of India and other delegates from different country."I am touched by the gesture extended towards my country by celebrating National Day of Vietnam at Noida during the Global Peace Summit, will never forget my life time. I pay my gratitude to each an every one for giving me so much of importance," said Nguyen Thi Huong delegate from VVietnam.The function was attended by foreign delegates from Afghanistan, Senegal, Swaziland, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nepal, Cote D' lvoire, Fiji, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Nigeria, Tanzania, Madagascar, Liberia, Trinidad & Tobago, Egypt, Guyana, Ghana, Tajikistan, Gabon, Botswana, South Sudan, Cameron and India.


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FAMILY'S PAIN
Ava White murder: Devastated family of girl, 12, 'stabbed to death' share their heartbreak – as four teen boys arrested
Holly Christodoulou
8:24, 26 Nov 2021
THE DEVASTATED family of a girl who was stabbed to death in front of horrified kids has told of their heartbreak.
Ava White, 12, suffered "catastrophic injuries" after being assaulted in Liverpool as the city's Christmas lights were switched on - and four teenage boys have now been arrested.
Ava White died after she was stabbed following an argument in Liverpool city centreCredit: PA
Police are seen at Liverpool city centre after the tragedyCredit: PA
According to reports Ava's mother works at a Primark just metres awayCredit: PA
Ava is remembered as a "loving and caring" girlCredit: Merseyside Police
The schoolgirl was rushed to hospital but sadly couldn't be saved and passed away shortly after.
Four teen boys aged 13, 14 and 15 have now been arrested on suspicion of murder.
On Friday, flowers were being laid on Church Street in tribute to the Notre Dame Catholic College pupil, as forensics officers and police searched the scene.
According to reports, Ava's mother works at the Primark store - just over 100 yards away.
A balloon was left by 17-year-old Lacey, who did not want to give her surname, who said her younger sister had been close friends with Ava.
She said: "She was just a bubbly character, so loving and caring.
"She came out with her friends to enjoy herself and I think it's just wrong that this has happened."
Meanwhile Ava's Aunt Erica today said: "My mum is seriously ill. It has a really bad effect on everyone in Ava's family."
Assistant Chief Constable Ngaire Waine said the incident was "sad for the city" but "even sadder" for Ava's family.
She said: "We will put everything we can to ensure we get justice for her but then I'm sure we will be looking at whether there were things we could have done, or our partners could have done, that might have made a difference, because we never want another 12-year-old, here or anywhere else, to be murdered when they are out and about having fun with their friends."
Merseyside Police confirmed a post mortem will be carried out to establish a cause of death.
'VERBAL ARGUMENT'
Detective Superintendent Sue Coombs, who is leading the investigation, said Ava had been involved in a "verbal argument" which escalated into an "assault on her with a knife", but a weapon had not yet been recovered.
She said: "We are able to say there has been a verbal argument and there has been an assault, and the offenders ran off up School Lane, across Hanover Street and into Fleet Street."
Witnesses reported hearing screaming as she collapsed to the ground in front of Christmas shoppers.
Alan Walsh, a prominent knife crime campaigner, said he received calls from children who had seen the horror unfold.
He said: "They were just walking past, some of them were just 13, and they are just traumatised. I have taken about 12 calls since last night.
"I am just numb. I feel terrible for her family, but also it's the underlying trauma going on behind it as well. You just can't comprehend it."
'MUCH LOVED' STUDENT
Peter Duffy, headteacher of Notre Dame Catholic College, where Ava was a pupil, has now paid tribute to the schoolgirl.
He said: "Ava was a much loved, valued and unique member of the Notre Dame family.
"She was an incredibly popular girl with a fantastic group of friends.
"Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Ava's family and friends and all those affected by this utterly tragic event.
"My staff are working with students to provide all the support they need at this traumatic time."
Police are now ramping up patrols in the city centre while a cordon will remain in place.
Assistant Chief Constable Jon Roy, said: "Our thoughts and condolences go out to Ava's family, who are being supported specialist Family Liaison officers.
"Their world has been torn apart and no parent should ever have to face that knock on the door from police officers to say that their child has died.
"We believe that Ava and her friends had been involved in a verbal argument which culminated in Ava being assaulted causing catastrophic injuries.
"Ava's death should be a reminder to us all about the part that we each have to play in eliminating violence against women and girls."
Anyone with information or footage of the horror has been asked to message @MerPolCC, 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook' or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 with reference 0899 of 25 November.
Flowers were left at the sceneCredit: PA
Police launched an investigation after the girl was killedCredit: PA
Cops said the young girl suffered 'catastrophic injuries'Credit: PA


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Финляндия принимала участие в Летних Олимпийских играх 1980 года в Москве (СССР) в шестнадцатый раз за свою историю, и завоевала три золотые, одну серебряную и четыре бронзовые медали. Сборная страны состояла из 105 человек (99 мужчин и 6 женщин). Посмотреть финальный заезд мужчин-одиночек в академической гребле на трибуны приехал президент Финляндии Урхо Кекконен.

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Академическая гребля

В следующий раунд из каждого заезда проходили несколько лучших экипажей (в зависимости от дисциплины). В финал A выходили 6 сильнейших экипажей, ещё 6 экипажей, выбывших в полуфинале, распределяли места в малом финале B
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Примечания

Ссылки
 Сборная Финляндии  на сайте sports-reference.com

Страны на летних Олимпийских играх 1980 года
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Insurance as we know it today started in Mr. Edward Lloyd's Coffee House in London, England in the late 1600's. To understand the beginnings I am going to introduce to you a fictional Mr. George Hunter who owns a woolen mill in north central England. Mr. Hunter has a wife, two children and his woolen mill with 20 employees. They all work very hard at the mill around the year and are justifiably proud of the beautiful cloth they produce. All of the bolts of cloth they made this year are going on a ship to America. This one order is very lucrative and has guaranteed their income and livelihood for the years to come. As such, Mr. Hunter is nervous about the dangerous sea crossing and would do anything to ensure that, if the ship goes down or is damaged and the cloth is lost, that he, his family, his company and his employees' future don't go down with it. That single large loss would effectively wipe out his financial future and sink his own little woolen mill "ship".
He had heard of a financial center in London in, of all places, a coffee shop named Lloyds Coffee Shop owned by Mr. Edward Lloyd. He traveled down to meet Mr. Lloyd and hopefully finds financial security. When he got to the coffee shop he saw the men of finance sitting in booths, enjoying their coffee and talking. His challenge was to present his fear for his woolens and the trip in such a way that the business men would see a profit to be made in helping.
Mr. Hunter was to receive $10,000 for receipt of his woolen order when it reached America safely and damage free. He knew he needed this much to have a financially safe future. What he decided to do was to go to each of the booths and ask the business men if they, for a profit, would consider "underwriting" a portion of the $10,000 to be made, against the ship going down and the cargo lost or damaged. The men in the booth asked their questions about the boat, the experience of the captain, etc and offer to "underwrite" a portion of the $10,000. He then spread the risk of the loss and went to the next booth, asking and answering the same questions, receiving a yes or no from those "underwriters", then going on to the next booth until the full $10,000 was fully "underwritten". When done, he knew he, his family, his mill and his employees were financially safe. If the ship went down or the wool cloth damaged he would be indemnified, or "made whole" of his loss and have a great next year. Thanks to the "underwriters" at Lloyds of London.
Although Mr. Hunter and the specific situation is fictional, insurance has not changed. These are still the principals upon which insurance is needed, underwritten, risk accepted and a claim paid. A single, unexpected large loss that would sink any of our little ships if we didn't have help.
Oh, Mr. Hunters' ship landed safely in America, the woolens undamaged, he received the $10,000 and went on to be an investor in the development of the first "safety" pin.


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a vibrant NYC commercial STUDIo serving the Editorial, advertising and Graphic design communities
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In 1990 I opened a commercial photography studio. Working in a unique style of layering images, my assignments were mostly to illustrate ideas. For the September 1991 issue of American Health Magazine, I projected an image of a mouth and nose on a cup of coffee. The curved paper behind was included to catch the eye, completing the face that was illustrating the antitoxin benefits of coffee & OJ.
Projecting images into still lifes I was assigned, led me to illustrating with layers of imagery. This became a style along with multiple exposing imagery to achieve nuanced meanings which I continued to explore in personal work after closing my commercial studio in 2002. For the New York Times Sunday magazine Food Page, I shot a still life of grains and double exposed it with a shot of a barn I had shot in Pennsylvania to illustrate "Going with the Grain' by Molly O'Neill. October 25, 1992.
I also at that time, projected an image of a woman ushering in silence with a finger up to her lips for an Estee Lauder (Origins) product Silent Treatment skin care product. Which Origins used as 55" x 85" window displays for their retail stores. A blown out match projected on a bottle of 'Fire Fighter' was also for Origins Retail stores. After that I was hired by Motorola to advertise their two-way radios to retailers, restaurants and schools. For this campaign I projected relevant images onto the two-way radios corresponding to each of the targeted markets they were advertising to.
Also included are 2 traditionally lit photographs for Chanel Point of Purchase in-store displays. What I was concerned with here was the lighting to bring out the quality of the bottle's raised metallic lettering and cap logo.
American Health Magazine 1991
NYT magazine food page 1992
In store point of purchase displays 1995
Estee Lauder's Origin retail stores 1995
Motorola walky talky ad campaign, 1993
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Illyashenko Tetyana O. ,	Radionova Iryna O.
(Ukrainian title: Problemy i perspektivy finnsirovniya obrzovniya i nuki v ukrine v usloviyach konomicheskogo krizisa). In the article the authors had analyzed the modern education and science financing problems of Ukraine in conditions of an economic crisis. The new sources of education and science financing are offered according to the results of different countries experience study.


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Q: Kubernetes service endpoints IP with hostnetwork and two networks on host I have some hosts with 2 interfaces. Also, I have deamonset with hostnetwork and service for it. Kubernetes uses one interface for work, but my app uses other.
In the service endpoints I see the IP of the first interface, how can I change it to the second IP without changing the endpoint manifest by hand?

A: The brief explanation of ways to access Kubernetes Pods from outside of the cluster can be found here.
Only the Nodeport option allows you to select the desired interface.
There is a kube-proxy flag for selecting NodePort IP range introduced by PR #58052.
You can find more information in the design-proposals and the official documentation:

If you want to specify particular IP(s) to proxy the port, you can set the --nodeport-addresses flag in kube-proxy to particular IP block(s) (which is supported since Kubernetes v1.10). A comma-delimited list of IP blocks (e.g. 10.0.0.0/8, 1.2.3.4/32) is used to filter addresses local to this node. For example, if you start kube-proxy with flag --nodeport-addresses=127.0.0.0/8, kube-proxy will select only the loopback interface for NodePort Services. The --nodeport-addresses is defaulted to empty ([]), which means select all available interfaces and is in compliance with current NodePort behaviors.


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Photo courtesy of Heraeus Sensor Technology USA
WDEL's Road Scholar | Emissions control manufacturer warns diesel school bus pollution is invisible threat to children's health
The exhaust from diesel school buses can pose a serious risk to children's health, according to a leading global technology group which specializes in the manufacture of high-tech sensors for automotive and other applications.
The warning was recently issued by Heraeus Sensor Technology USA as a public service initiative aimed at educating parents and caregivers of the dangers of diesel exhaust pollutants to children's respiratory health.
"Some people have called school bus emissions the other secondhand smoke because, if a bus is not functioning properly, there's some real serious emissions that can cause some problems for young kids," explained Heraeus' Product Manager, Bob Gliniecki. "I think it's a concern that may be off the radar of a lot of parents."
According to Delaware Department of Education statistics, which Heraeus cited to emphasize the scope of the problem, more than 135,000 students were transported over 19 million miles by 1,800 licensed school buses during the 2016-17 school year.
"Even in a state as small as Delaware, 19 million miles? That's amazing," Gliniecki reacted. "That's a lot of driving in Delaware. I think it indicates how much time kids are spending on a bus."
Gliniecki pointed out that children are susceptible to diesel emissions from buses and other sources of transportation because their lungs are not fully formed and they breathe 50 percent more air per pound of body weight than adults.
"Everybody has seen, at one time, the soot coming out of the tailpipe in a school bus, [but] that's actually not the most dangerous [pollutant]. Those are the big particles," he clarified. "The danger [is] the small particles. They penetrate into the lungs deeper and more efficiently."
Factor in a phenomenon known as "self-pollution," in which emissions from the exhaust pipe can seep back into the bus cabin through tiny openings, and a child is then exposed to yet another dose of harmful exposure.
Today, federal regulations require emissions control systems in modern, or late model, school buses. Heraeus' line of high temperature sensors, which can withstand up to 850° C (1562° F), have served as the solution for public and private transportation companies.
"We have one now that can go up to 1000° C," shared Gliniecki. "And the main function is to measure the temperature in the exhaust system to ensure proper operation of the emission control systems"
However, the real danger resides with an older bus which has not been retired from its fleet. Although it should be retrofitted, with assistance from government-funded or privately funded programs, a parent has no assurance that it has.
"It's a leap of faith when you put your kid on a bus and someone else is driving [him] around on a vehicle that you're not sure about," acknowledged Gliniecki, a former school board president. "I'm sure most [school] districts are doing the right thing but I just urge parents to go to the [school board] meetings and ask questions about safety, about everything. Parents have the right."
The practical advice suggested for parents when inquiring with their child's school include:
Assert your rights--A parent has every right to request and review a district's contract with a transportation provider or transportation manager. Of the information to request includes the physical condition of the buses, the age of the fleet, inspection records, maintenance schedules, repair history, and even driving records of the bus operators.
Insist school buses and school districts obey Delaware's No Idling law--Studies have shown that idling significantly increases self-pollution within the bus.
Request school district plans for fleet management--Replacing or retrofitting older buses with better emissions-controlling technology enables school districts to directly address diesel pollution. Although budget constraints often delay capital expenditures, an informed and engaged parental coalition virtually guarantees that those investments remain a high priority.
"It's just good to get the information," Gliniecki concluded. "And any good school board, or administrator, will appreciate the questions and respond in a positive way."
Bob Gliniecki


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import logging
from myuw.logger.timer import Timer
from myuw.dao.thrive import get_current_message, get_previous_messages
from myuw.logger.logresp import log_data_not_found_response, log_api_call
from myuw.views.api import ProtectedAPI
from myuw.views.error import data_not_found

logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

class ThriveMessages(ProtectedAPI):
    """
    Performs actions on resource at /api/v1/thrive/.
    """
    def get(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
        """
        GET returns 200 with current thrive message
        for the current user if they are a first year student
        """
        timer = Timer()
        message = None
        if request.GET.get('history', False):
            message = get_previous_messages(request)
        else:
            message = get_current_message(request)

        if message is None:
            log_data_not_found_response(logger, timer)
            return data_not_found()

        log_api_call(timer, request, "Get ThriveMessages")
        return self.json_response(message)


How Should You Use Mirror Neurons in Your Digital Strategy?
digital marketing in Turkey "marketing"Without being carried out in general. Most of the people working in digital marketing agencies do not have an education in marketing or how much they have learned in the light of our universities. For this reason, digital strategies are generally misguided.
First of all, I must introduce you to a bitter truth. You can not sell directly through social media channels. You will be sold much less than other channels. Because social media is not a sales channel, unlike some people think. People "buy"A social media channel with little chance of selling directly because they come for fun. But that does not mean we should not budget. Social media is a magnificent medium to enhance brand awareness, unparalleled to strengthen positioning. After I've done this line, I'm going to get into it.
neuroscience mirror neuron There is a term called. It is a bit hard for me to tell mirror neurons, which are the DNA of psychology, in scientific ways. I'll explain it with a small example; when you are stretched, your neurons are stretching as well, which is why mirror neurons. Mirror neurons empatinin center. Most of our decision-making mechanisms are mirror neurons. Although most people think that they make sensible decisions, we love to act on autopilot, not logic as "human". When the empathy factor comes into play, we want to be like "them". What do you mean by being like them?
The first rule of marketing "pain"It is the acceptance of the customer. If the customer accepts the pain, you will benefit / solution it is ready to give money. The job of the marketer is to make you feel that pain. But digital marketers often say that "pain"They look for more concrete places. When Apple released the first white headphones, did the headphones sound much better than others? No. There were dozens of brand headphones that sounded forty times better than him. So why is everyone using white headphones? At this point, mirror neurons are engaged.
A digital marketer trying to market Spotify will focus on "pain"If people can not listen to music, users think about it; "Deezer also has the same music. And it's cheaper, why would I listen to music through Spotify?"Thus, the digital marketer has worked entirely in the competition. But Spotify has something else that is different from Deezer. Spotify is cooler. "I have my Spotify membership!" Vaoov! Why is it so cool? Because the audience we see using Spotify is more "what we want to be"People. This explains why an all-in-one phone of £ 1200 can be sold for £ 4,500 on an iPhone. We buy not a phone or Spotify, but a statue. They do not want to admit it to people when you tell them, because people think they make sensible decisions. However, the research shows that we are making more decisions based on our instincts.
How can we use mirror neurons in digital marketing? At the beginning of the talk I mentioned that social media should be used to strengthen positioning. Here we must organize social media and other digital channels accordingly.
I will introduce you to another bitter truth. Dear marketers, those you digitally do not follow. There are those classical target audience definitions, SES groups are flying in the air, and why every brand is calling for the EU group. However, the person you like to share on Facebook is definitely not related to the SES group you are targeting. This is not a fault of your social media. This is what it should be. While the price of a single product is 5000TL, it may be a high school student who likes the product you share. At this point we encounter a paradox. Yes, that high school student is beginning to admire that brand, because it is a status issue to be able to buy a $ 5000 product for her. However, for those who have the potential to buy that product, it is not a required status to jump for £ 5000, its eye is worth £ 15,000.
How should we shape our digital strategy? Should we sell a $ 5000 product to a high school student? Both yes and no. The key point is: The 5000TL product asks for so many high school students that the potential client will be able to take care of it, or there is something on this one, I need to take it. You do not need to buy that other product for $ 15,000. If too many people want something, they think it's a good thing our lazy brains. If everyone is convinced that the product / brand is what you want, we stop looking. This brand says it is good, we buy it.
I attach much importance to the reference sections added to the web sites. for example Social Media Training As you can see on the page, I recently asked my students to write a reference letter for me. After performing the update, I saw a 43% increase in page conversion rates. I thought maybe the transformation might have changed in other factors, but I learned that they read the individual comments at the end of my interviews with those who wanted to study. Let's go back to the mirror neurons at this point. Students who write comments on my page photographs, titles, institutions they work with and their writings the audience to participate in my next trainings is determined entirely. If the titles of the students who wrote the reference letter are social media experts, Haydar Özköroürcü thinks that they are training social media specialists. If the CEOs I wrote the reference letters had written, they would change in the same way. Likewise, if the student is photographed in a suit or poses in the countryside, the perception changes directly. On the other hand, if the number of reference writers is large, it leads to the thought that "everyone is getting this education so that this guy is good".
Most of the time I see in the startups that this area is mostly filled with hunting friends. An application developed on digital banking, written by reference to the kebapçı friend in the corner. Where potential customers who will really use the app will be convinced to empathize and buy irrit and they are running away. In the same way, this social media strategy is definitely the "desired"You must add mass. Your target is your "wanted to be"You must identify the person type and create content for them.