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The first time that we hear about the Order of the Magi is in the New Testament account of the birth of Jesus or Issa, yet there is scant information about their origins in the Bible. Who were the Magi and where did they come from?
Wise Men Initiates
All that we are told in Christian traditions is that they are called the Three Wise Men who somehow had foreknowledge of the savior's birth. They were following the "signs in the sky" and "a great star" that led them over far distances from other countries to arrive first in Judea to meet Herod, and then on to Bethlehem where young Issa was born.
So from the first we know that the Magi were astrologers and astronomers "who had seen the signs in the Heavens" and were able to interpret their meaning. This marks them immediately as highly educated members of the Great Spiritual Mystery Schools who had many chapters operating in countries around the world.
But where were they from? Some believe that the Magi were Persian, Chaldean or Babylonian, for these countries were great centers of learning where astronomy and the study of the stars was in full bloom at the highest level of the priesthood. Some say that they came from India, China or Egypt, all great repositories of astronomical wisdom stretching back into antiquity.
Egypt, for example, had the Temple of On or Heliopolis (City of the Sun), which was dedicated to the study of the heavens. In its peak it had over 13,000 priests, priestesses, astronomers, astrologers tracking the movements of the stars each night in order to better understand our place in the Cosmos. Like the Mayans, the Chinese, the Persians and the East Indians, these Initiates sought to chart the vast cycles of planetary and galactic revolution which govern the Ages of mankind.
Still others have speculated that the Wise Men came from different countries, uniting together in their cause to find the Chosen Child. This includes the country of Albion or ancient Britain, home of the Druids who had over sixty universities and 60,000 students. They were also famous for their study of the stars.
The Three Gifts of the Magi
Yet whichever countries the Magi originated from, we know that they were Initiates of high knowledge and that their intention was to honor the coming of a great Master or Avatar whose birth had been prophesied for over 500 years in India, Egypt, Persia, and Albion. It was even known by the Essene community itself.
This prophecy had been made nearly 200 years earlier by the Teacher of Righteousness who had appeared to the Essenes and urged them to escape the politics of Judea, and to seek spiritual sanctuary in Galilee in order to preserve their higher knowledge. The Teacher of Righteousness was a member of the White Robe Order or Great White Brotherhood in the Melchizedek line of Initiates.
Further clues to the training of the Magi's knowledge can be found in the three sacred gifts they brought to the Christ child. These were not jewels or money, but Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.
Gold is for the crowning of the sacred King. Frankincense is for the anointing of the high Priest King. And myrrh is an herb used in death, rebirth and resurrection, telling us that from the first, the Magi recognized the role that Issa had come to play on the world stage.
Issa's death and resurrection lay at the heart of the great Mystery Schools for it symbolized the death of the mortal ego on the Tree of Life. By laying down our lives in service, we open ourselves to Spirit. So this seeming death is not a death at all, for in the surrender of the "little self" we are reborn into a higher and immortal life – a life of living from the Soul.
The Soul is our true awakened Self, the being of Light that we really are. And through the sacrificial choice of the pure god-man, every man or woman in the world has the chance to claim his or her own immortal heritage.
The Blue Robe Magi Order
In The Way of Truth Mystery School, like all the great Mystery Schools of the past, we seek to remind our students of their own immortal natures; that no matter what your challenges or travails in life, who you really are is an immortal, imperishable being of Light.
The Order of the Magi or Magicians of Old, are those who seek to understand Cosmic Laws and Spiritual Truths. As members of the Great White Brotherhood they understood the cycles of reincarnation and rebirth that every Soul moves through in its journey to self mastery.
They understood the turning of the Ages that move like a vast clock through the Heavens, and the spiritual lineage of Masters who come again and again into the world to assist humanity in its progress forward.
The Magi priests, priestesses and astronomers were also members of the Blue Robe Order, an ancient Order of Initiates who were trained in the study of the stars. They sought to understand Earth's place in the Cosmos, to journey into the heavenly realms in their Soul bodies, to make contact with our Star Brothers and Sisters, and to create temples that reflected the universal harmonies between the heavens and the Earth.
The Magi Are Returning
Today the Blue Robe Order of the Magi is resurfacing from the Inner planes. The study of astronomy, astrology, and the movements of the heavens affects the rise and fall of nations, societies and even consciousness on this planet.
Today we see the return of individuals who are beginning to explore the sciences of sacred geometry, vibrational healing, sound and frequency, planetary and galactic grid-lines, and geodetic principles that were once used in building the ancient temples that were aligned with the stars. These studies are all part of a knowledge that was once used by the Magi to keep us in harmony with the Cosmos.
Now as we stand on the cusp of a brand new Age, the 2160 year Age of Aquarius, which is just starting, we should be aware of what that means. Aquarius is ruled by not only by the element of Air (meaning mind, communication and information), but also by the element of Ether. Ether represents Spirit – a pouring down of wisdom from the stars and the higher dimensions.
The Winds of Change
So Earth is entering an era of great acceleration in human development. The frequency of the Earth, and all those on her, is slowly rising. Spiritual gifts are awakening in people. Soul memory, still obscured as it is, is returning. Healing gifts are being activated.
New discoveries, inventions and ways of thinking are being born. Visitors from other Star Systems are coming to visit us. We are discovering galaxies, other inhabitable planets and black holes at the center of each galaxy. In every way the power of Spirit is rising, as the old ways go screaming and kicking, trying to hold on to outdated paradigms of governance.
Yet in time, the old ways will give way to the new because the Cosmic Winds of Change are blowing.
So the wisdom that was taught by the Blue Robe Magi Order is needed in our world today. Understanding our place and Earth's place in the Cosmos is of vital importance to all humanity as we navigate this passage of time.
It is the Blue Robe Order whose job it is to educate and uplift humanity, and to guide Earth into this next Age of Light. So if you choose, then join us as we don the Mantles of the Magi seers and healers once again to become good shepherds of the Earth in the years to come.


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Welcome to this week's edition of the Gun Doctor!
We've spent a lot of time talking about a variety of semi-autos but this week we take a look at three new revolvers by Uberti.
For 2022, Uberti offers select El Patrón and Cattleman Brass single-action revolvers chambered for 9mm Luger cartridge. These revolvers headspace at the cartridge mouth without the need for moon clips, allowing cartridges to be loaded individually into the cylinder and ejected in the regular fashion.
In addition to offering single-action revolver fans another cartridge option, these 9mm models provide expanded range opportunities. With 9mm ammunition being readily available and at a generally lower price than many of the other traditional handgun cartridges, shooters will find it easier to spend more practice time on the range without blowing their budget.
Available in March 2022, the Uberti 9mm Luger revolvers include the 1873 El Patrón 1873 Cattleman Brass and the 1873 Cattleman Brass Dual Cylinder.
1873 El Patron 9mm– Presented with checkered walnut grips, case-hardened frame, 5.5-inch blued barrel, numbered cylinder, and EasyView sights, the El Patrón has the classic profile of the Old West SAA revolvers. MSRP $729.
1873 Cattleman Brass 9mm sets the standard for the style and performance of the modern-era single-action shooter. The 1873 Cattleman Brass blends a sleek walnut grip, case-hardened frame, and blued steel barrel and cylinder with brass backstrap and trigger guard. MSRP $599.
1873 Cattleman Brass Dual Cylinder delivers the same performance and standout features as the 1873 Cattleman Brass 9mm, the 1873 Cattleman Brass Dual Cylinder ups the ante with two included cylinders—one chambered in 9mm Luger and the other in .357 Magnum. MSRP $749.
Each Uberti gun is hand-fitted and adjusted from the factory to ensure precision performance right out of the box. All Uberti firearms are protected with a 5-year warranty and are serviced in the USA by factory-trained Uberti gunsmiths.
Under the heading "In Case you Missed This" A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled last month that an order closing gun stores and shooting ranges in Los Angeles and Ventura counties during the early part of the Covid pandemic was unconstitutional.
The lawsuit, McDougall v. Ventura County, was supported by several pro-gun organizations, including Gun Owners of America and the National Rifle Association, after the shutdown order was made back in 2020. At that time, a district court ruled that the forced closure of gun stores, ammunition shops and firing ranges didn't violate the plaintiff's constitutional rights.
However, the 9th Circuit didn't agree, instead finding that the closure did violate law-abiding citizens' right to keep and bear arms since buyers can only buy guns by going in person to gun retailers.
Writing for the court, Judge Lawrence VanDyke said that "… there is no reason that the loss of Second Amendment freedoms even for 'minimal periods of time' would not likewise constitute irreparable injury. This is especially true in the Second Amendment context, where the need for armed protection in self-defense can arise at a moments' notice and without warning. People don't plan to be robbed in their homes in the dead of night or to be assaulted while walking through city streets. It is in these unexpected and sudden moments of attack that the Second Amendments' rights to keep and bear arms becomes most acute."
VanDyke also expressed displeasure in the way the closure was handled for gun shops compared to other types of businesses.
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Sixth album release from this exciting Swedish hard rock combo.
'Full Circle' is already the sixth album release from this exciting Swedish hard rock combo. My first, and so far only previous exposure to their aural delights was their fourth album, the strangely titled 'Hooray, It's A Deathtrip' that I reviewed in Fireworks #16. In the meanwhile, 'In Triumph' made its way into retail emporia in 2006, but without the fanfare it possibly deserved – I've read a review that describes it as a GREAT record - for it passed completely beneath my radar!
So, what do we have here? Well, for me it is a huge disappointment. A disappointment because in these straightened financial times, I am simply going to have to find a way of affording the purchase of the four albums in their discography that I don't already possess, because 'Full Circle' is quite simply another prime slice of melodic hard rock heaven!
You want good songs? You get great songs: just cop a listen to the first three tracks 'Sleeping With Your Enemy', 'Full Circle' and 'Black Star' and you'll hear all the evidence you want to rush and get this: vocals with attitude, strong choruses and superb playing with enormous hooks and riffs from Magz Arnar (vox), Christian Carllson (guitar), Rob Triches (bass) and Jolle Atlagic (drums). They take no prisoners, but you didn't get into rock music to accept half-hearted imitators did you?
Incidentally, only half of the band found on 2003's 'HIAD' remain in the band, vocalist Aznar being the most recent recruit, bassist Triches having arrived in time for 2006's 'Full Circle'. Despite these changes, what is to be heard here sounds both cohesive and exciting, the songs sharp and direct.As previously, there is a whole battalion of influences stretching all the way back to the early 70s on the one hand (Zeppelin) via the 80s (G'n'R) and up to date (Soundgarden and QOTSA amongst others) on the other. It's a wonderful change from pretty AOR (though I lurve that too…!!) and completely re-energises the lugholes!
There's thirteen songs and nearly an hour of music here, so good VFM can be added to this album's other virtues. Nearly all the tracks have pummelled their way into my current favourites, but if pressed 'River Of A Moonchild', 'No Easy Way Out', 'Waiting For The Sun' and the aforementioned 'Sleeping With Your Enemy' are the current race leaders, but with other tracks coming up on the outside of the course (he says mixing his metaphors abysmally!!)
A really refreshing change from all the Prog I have been listening to recently…
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For the 5th consecutive year illycaffè is a partner of the World Happiness Report
In the year of the pandemic, Finland is still the happiest country in the world.
Italy ranks 25th, going up from last year.
This year the World Happiness Report covers the Covid-19 impact on well-being at global level.
NEW YORK, 19 March 2021 – illycaffè and Ernesto Illy Foundation for the 5th consecutive year have supported the World Happiness Report, the ranking of the happiest countries in the world. This year the Report has raised to a unique challenge: assessing the impact of the pandemic on individual and social well-being.
"With illycaffè and Ernesto Illy Foundation we support the research on happiness to identify the foundations of happiness and implement them in our coffee environment - said Andrea Illy, Chairman of illycaffè and member of the board of directors of Fondazione Ernesto Illy – We believe that happiness is a prerequisite for any transition to a more sustainable society to the point that the well-being of our stakeholders is part of the mission of our company. This is a substantial responsibility, especially now, when the internal world has to cope with the pandemic, the climate change and, more in general, with the systemic crisis resulting from the current economic and social models."
The Report is published a year from the outbreak of the pandemic
The World Happiness Report is published when Covid-19 is still raging, a year or so since the World Health Organisation officially acknowledged the pandemic. The death toll exceeded two million and in Italy we are facing a new period of strict measures to contain the virus.
The pandemic impact has been different in different countries, also as a result of the policies that each government has implemented and the pre-existing conditions in terms of well-being and trust of the population in their communities.
"We urgently need to learn the lesson that Covid has given us - said Jeffrey D. Sachs, President of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the organisation that has been publishing the annual report for nine years now - The pandemic is a reminder of all environmental threats affecting us, the urgent need to work together and the difficulty to achieve such cooperation in individual countries and globally. The World Happiness Report 2021 reminds us that we need to work to achieve well-being, not mere wealth, which is bound to be uncertain if we do not improve how we raise to the challenge of sustainable development".
Finland is the leading country, Italy grows
In the World Happiness Report 2021, Finland is again at the top of the ranking, according to the data collected by Gallup World Poll. This position is primarily the result of the trust of the population in its communities, a factor that, in the midst of the pandemic, contributed to preserve the well-being of people. Italy has raised from 28th to 25th position, in spite of the terrible year we have had. Unlike other countries, researchers of the World Happiness Report found that Italy's response to the virus was unsatisfactory, mainly as a result of a poor compliance of the population with the measures that have been adopted and the low number of controls, in spite of the fact that the measures that were implemented over the first months of the pandemic were stringent.
"Quite surprisingly, on average, there has not been a decline in the general well-being - said John Helliwell, professor at the British Columbia University - A possible explanation is that people see Covid19 as a common external threat, affecting anyone and resulting into an increased sense of solidarity and empathy".
"It was very hard this year, but data show significant signs of resilience, such as the will to reach out at social level and the subjective assessment of their lives" explained Lara Aknin, professor at Simon Fraser University.
Covid-19 and mortality
The Report has attempted to answer a fundamental question: why are mortality rates so different at global level? This rate is significantly higher in America and in Europe than in Asia, Australia, and Africa.
Decisive factors include: the population age, the fact of being an island, the proximity with other highly affected areas. Additionally, some cultural differences have further affected the mortality rate: the trust in public institutions; the knowledge acquired with previous pandemics; income inequality; the fact that the government leader was a woman and even the likelihood to find lost properties, like wallets.
"The experience of East Asia showed that stringent policies have not only controlled the pandemic effectively, but they have also mitigated the adverse impact of daily news on people's happiness" said Shun Wang, professor at the Korean Development Institute.
The issue of mental health is one of the main effects of the pandemic, but it is also the result of the relevant lockdowns. When the pandemic broke out, there was a significant and immediate drop in the level of mental health in a number of countries. Figures are significantly different depending on the measurement criteria, but qualitative data are comparable. For instance, in the UK, in May 2020, the general rate of mental health was 7.7%, lower than expected in a scenario withouth the pandemic. The number of issues resulting from mental health exceeded 47%.
"Living longer is equally important as living a good life. In terms of number of "happy" years of life per person, the world has made huge progress in recent decades, which Covid-19 has not succeeded to wipe out completely", said Richard Layard, co-director of the Well-Being Programme of the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics.
The impact on work
Considering the number of lockdowns over the past year and social distancing, the pandemic has obviously had a significant impact on work, limiting contacts among colleagues and causing an increase in the sense of loneliness and isolation, especially among those who were already affected.
"My previous research showed that satisfied workers are 13% more productive - stated Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, director of the Wellbeing Research Centre at Oxford University - This survey shows that happiness does not depend on wages and that social relations and the sense of identity are much more important factors. These conclusions point to a hybrid future workwise, with a better balance between private life and professional life, and in remote working, to preserve social relations more easily and ensure an increased flexibility to workers".
The Chapters of the World Happiness Report 2021
The Report will be available on 20 March in the Web site: www.worldhappiness.report
A breakdown of the chapters of the World Happiness Report 2021:
Chapter 1: Overview: Life under COVID-19
John F. Helliwell, Richard Layard, Jeffrey D. Sachs, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Lara B. Aknin, and Shun Wang
Chapter 2: World Happiness, Trust and Deaths during COVID-19
John F. Helliwell, Haifang Huang, Shun Wang and Max Norton
Chapter 3: COVID-19 Pevalence and Well-being: Lessons from East Asia (Chapter 3)
by Mingming Ma, Shun Wang, and Fengyu Wu
Chapter 4: Reasons for Asia-Pacific Sucess in suppressing COVID-19
Jeffrey D. Sachs
Chapter 5: Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic
James Banks, Daisy Fancourt, and Xiaowei Xu
Chapter 6: Social Connections and Well-being during COVID-19
Karynna Okabe-Miyamoto and Sonja Lyubomirsky
Chapter 7: Work and Well-being during COVID-19: Impact, Inequalities, Resilience, and the Future of Work
Maria Cotofan, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Marta Golin, Micah Kaats, and George Ward
Chapter 8: Living long and living well: The WELLBY approach
Richard Layard and Ekaterina Oparina
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The report is edited by Professor John F. Helliwell of the University of British Columbia; Professor Richard Layard, co-director of the Well-Being Programme at LSE's Centre for Economic Performance; University Professor Jeffrey Sachs, President of SDSN and the Earth Institute's Center for Sustainable Development; Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Director of the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford: Professor Lara Aknin of Simon Fraser University, and Professor Shun Wang of the Korea Development Institute.
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Q: How FormAction works in rasa core? Below story is mentioned in rasa core docs -
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*form{"name": "restaurant_form"}

*form{"name": null}

My interpretation is if a reponse is passed to rasa core with intent "request_restaurant" then it will call "restaurant_form" action which is basically a form-action and form policy jumps in to handle coming requests.
But I am unable to understand what is use of below two lines.

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form{"name": "restaurant_form"} is activating the form and the second one form{"name": null} is deactivating the form again.
This makes more sense when looking at the unhappy path:
## chitchat
* request_restaurant
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    - form{"name": "restaurant_form"}
* chitchat
    - utter_chitchat
    - restaurant_form
    - form{"name": null}

Here the form stays active while performing actions outside the form and is only deactivated after filling all requested slots from the form.

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An oscillating circuit has an inductance 𝐿 = 1 0 mH, a capacitance 𝐶 = 1 . 5 µF, and a resistance 𝑅 = 2 . 0 Ω. What is the time required for the amplitude of oscillations in this circuit to drop to half their initial value?
In an oscillating 𝑅 𝐿 𝐶 circuit, 𝑅 = 6 . 0 0 Ω, 𝐿 = 9 . 0 0 mH, and 𝐶 = 6 5 0 µF. What is the angular frequency of the oscillations?
What resistance must be connected in series with a 200 mH inductor and a 12 µF capacitor for the resulting RLC oscillating circuit's charge to decay to 5 0 % of its initial value in 40 cycles? Assume 𝜔 =  𝜔 .
In an oscillating RLC circuit, 𝑅 = 7 . 0 Ω , 𝐿 = 1 0 m H , and 𝐶 = 3 . 0 µ F . Initially, the capacitor has a charge of 8.0 µC and the current is zero.
Calculate the charge on the capacitor 10 cycles later.
Calculate the charge on the capacitor 60 cycles later.


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HELENA, Montana — Seismographs have picked up a swarm of earthquakes in the northwestern corner of Yellowstone National Park, including dozens early Tuesday.
University of Utah Seismograph Station reported five small earthquakes including those with magnitudes of 3.4, 2.7 and 3.2 in a 20-minute period starting at 3:33 a.m. in an area 16 to 18 miles south of Gardiner.Earthquake information specialist Paul Roberson says there were another 20 to 30 small quakes Tuesday morning that hadn't yet been posted on the university's website. He called it a fairly normal swarm for Yellowstone. He didn't expect there to be any damage.
Seismographs recorded 31 quakes in the same area south of Gardiner on Saturday, while another 23 were reported last Wednesday and Thursday in an area between 18 and 19 miles east-southeast of West Yellowstone.
NBC Montana was in Whitehall today and saw firsthand gold flakes coming from the faucet.
Mark Brown told us his wife Sharon was finishing up the dishes earlier this week when she noticed something unusual.
They showed us what they found — small gold-colored flakes, right in the bottom of the sink.
He showed us how they are finding the flakes in their tap water and also the toilet tank. They ran multiple tests on the flakes and found one of the most precious metals on earth — gold — was coming out of the tap.
Harper ran the test again for us. There was no reaction on the flakes, but when the chemical hit gold-painted foil, it melted away.
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State water quality officials say there is no reason to suspect whatever the homeowners found in their water came from that mine.
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Passing the Buck: Payment of Productions in Personal Injury Litigation
Case Comment: Endale v. Parker, 2022 ONSC 2008
Garett Harper
Conner Sipa,
by Garett Harper and Conner Sipa
In the recently released Endale v. Parker,1 the Superior Court of Justice has clarified which party ought to pay for obtaining documents, whether by undertaking or otherwise. This case will hopefully serve to settle this all too frequently contested issue in personal injury litigation.
In Endale, the Court granted the defendant's request for an order for the plaintiff to answer undertakings consisting of various medical records, pay the costs associated with answering undertakings and to produce a further and better affidavit of documents. The defendant previously agreed to pay the reasonable costs associated with reproduction but argued the plaintiff ought to pay the remainder of the expenses associated with production.
Of the Rules of Civil Procedure,2 Rule 30.023 provides that every document relevant to the issues of the litigation that is in the party's power, control, or possession, must be produced. Rule 30.014 provides that a document is in a party's power when requesting party is not entitled to obtain the original, and the other party is entitled to retrieve it.
The Court found that the documents requested by the defendant were clearly relevant, and that the plaintiff had power over them. The plaintiff's submission that the documents were not in their power on the basis that the physician(s) could conceivably deny the request based on the best interests of the plaintiff was not accepted, as there was no evidence advanced that any requests had been denied.5 The Court held that "...each party must fund its own case. The obligation to produce documents as required by Rule 30.01(1) cannot be the responsibility of an adverse party who may have better financial means to source the documents."6 The plaintiff's argument that there ought to be a distinction between pre- and post-discovery production was rejected. Instead, the Court held that Rule 30.02 is to be applied unconditionally, no matter the stage of litigation. Barring "exceptional circumstances", which requires some degree of evidentiary foundation, there was no legitimate reason to deviate from the general rule that each party must fund its own case.
...the party in power, possession or control of the document is required to pay for obtaining those documents.
The takeaway of Endale is, barring exceptional circumstances, the party in power, possession or control of the document is required to pay for obtaining those documents. However, the cost of reproducing that documentation, whether by photocopy or otherwise, may well be borne by the requesting party.
Endale v. Parker, 2022 ONSC 2008
Rules of Civil Procedure can be found on the Ontario Government Site
Go right to Rule 30.02 of the Rules of Civil Procedure
McInerney v. MacDonald, 1992 CanLII 57 (SCC), [1992] 2 S.C.R. 138 at p. 154: "[…] If the physician reasonably believes it is not in the patient's best interests to inspect his or her medical records, the physician may consider it necessary to deny access to the information."
Endale at para 17.
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Tristania er et gothic metal-band fra Norge, som blev dannet i slutningen af 1996 af Morten Veland, Einar Moen og Kenneth Olsson.

Medlemmer

Current members
 Østen Bergøy – Vokal
 Mariangela Demurtas – Vokal
 Anders Høyvik Hidle – Guitar, growl
 Rune Østerhus – Bas
 Einar Moen – Keyboard, programering
 Kenneth Olsson – Drums

Nuværende turnémedlemmer
 Ole Vistnes – Bas
 Tarad Lie – Trommer

Tidligere medlemmer
 Morten Veland – Guitar, Growl
 Kjetil Ingebrethsen – Growl
 Vibeke Stene – Vokal
 Svein Terje Solvang – Guitar, growl

Diskografi

Studiealbums
 Tristania (ep) (1997)
 Widow's Weeds (1998)
 Beyond the Veil (1999)
 Midwintertears/Angina (2001)
 World of Glass (2001)
 Ashes (2005)
 Illumination (2007)

Eksterne henvisninger

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 Officielt forum

Metalgrupper fra Norge
Musikgrupper fra 1996

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IndestructoTank 2, to some the name might evoke feelings of dew eyed anticipation, the return of the indestructo-king. This is, in a manner similar to Pillage the Village, a refurbishment of an early Flash classic, back when Newgrounds was the only portal. You have at your disposal a nice smorgasbord of modes — three — for free, which is a way better deal than in Vegas.
l0ser • October 25, 2007 8:54 PM
Title is messed up?
jay • October 25, 2007 9:01 PM
The game is a sequel to Indestructo Tank, so they've done a play on words, Indestruc to Tank becomes Indestruc 2 Tank. Get it?
It's a bit odd.
But technically, it's Indestructo Tank 2.
LazyPint • October 25, 2007 9:29 PM
The story is truly painful, but the gameplay is still quite good.
kingkael • October 25, 2007 9:31 PM
"Indestruct 2 Tank"? Sort of reminiscent of "2 Fast 2 Furious".
Couldn't bother myself to play the story mode. Anyone want to tell me the ending?
spazticdrummer7 • October 25, 2007 10:03 PM
I loved the first version of this game, and I love this one too. very fun
LazyPint • October 25, 2007 10:07 PM
Maybe if I win all the medals, I'll unlock invincibility! Oh wait...
Still a bit annoyed about the delay in updating your exp. bar when you land. Almost cost me the game a couple of times.
At the end of the story
it turns out the bad guy is your dad (perhaps) and he escapes (it appears).
Scramble125 • October 26, 2007 12:21 AM
Wow, this is perhaps the most critical review on JIG. Not necessarily undeserving because if this story mode was serious, it would be truly...something. I was definitely laughing at the incredible campiness. I pray this was intentional.
The game is a lot of fun, though. Like, a whole lot of fun. Seriously addictive. The bosses were entertaining (but very frustrating).
Overall a great sequel!
omgitsgir • October 26, 2007 3:28 AM
Overall, this was really awesome. The story is so tongue-in-cheek that it breaks your brain and then re-fixes it.
I had a couple of problems with actual gameplay, including gaps between waves of enemies that weren't there in the first game, and the fact that, while the planes don't drop bombs until you pass under them, they weren't dropping bombs until I was behind them. I don't know if this is a lag issue, but it was still a downer that made getting combos frustrating. My maximum combo in this game was 60-something (after buying almost everything, and on EASY mode), but I remember getting combos of a couple hundred in the first version well before buying everything.
My major gripe is that these "features" mean that hard difficulty on classic mode is near impossible. I'm not saying this out of sheer frustration, I have a mathematical basis to back me up.
And it's behind the spoiler tags so you don't HAVE to read it :P
In order to beat the game, you have to either complete level 12 on a high combo or complete level 13. This is just the way the points work out.
Let's assume you attempt to beat level 13. You need 2,329 points to do so, which is only feasible if you make the level one long combo. Assuming you couldn't have finished after level 12 (which is a reasonable assumption - why would you not want to go into infinite fuel mode?), you start level 13 with fewer than 613 points, since this how much more you need to buy everything. That leaves 1,717 points left, which requires a 38 combo. While this is certainly possible, it's literally a level-long combo, and the huge gaps between waves of enemies make it luck-based enough to be a buzzkill.
As for the other case, which is that you finish after level 12, you need to beat the level with an excess of 613 points, regardless of what you've bought. This is at least a 21 combo, assuming you're 1 point under the quota when you start the combo. In general, if you want to finish after level 12, let "n" be the number of points you need to just finish level 12. Your minimum combo will be sqrt(n + 638) - 5, rounded up. A combo of 21 is rather easy, especially once you have almost everything bought. But consider this: in order to get to the point where a 21 combo will seal the deal, you need to get a 31 combo from the start of the level, and that's assuming you bought everything you could before the level started (again, a reasonable assumption - I'd like to believe that the other gamers here who have even gotten to level 12 are intelligent enough to buy everything they can). This means getting a 31 combo, then a 21 combo, all before your fuel runs out. Considering that on the hard difficulty, it's only possible to squeeze in a 40-something combo before fuel runs out, the latter case is clearly impossible.
Therefore, the only possible way to beat hard difficulty is to actually play through and beat level 13, which, as noted earlier, is dependent on the gaps between waves of enemies.
I consider myself rather skilled at this game. I'll even fly over enemies to get them to drop their bombs, then swerve back and hit the bombs, all for a few extra seconds of hangtime. And I still notice gaps in the enemies that no amount of finagling with bombs will patch. These gaps are the combo killers that make high combos near impossible.
Alex • October 26, 2007 9:55 AM
I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one who noticed the odd gaps between the waves. It is a bit frustrating to lose a combo because there is literally nothing on the screen.
elemeno • October 26, 2007 1:35 PM
I'm going to pitch my tent in camp
IRONY!!! OMG IRONY HAHAHAA!!
because there's just no way any of that was serious. And as a goof on plot-driven action games it's great. I loved the timeline of the indestructo-tank universe also.
Only thing I thought was lacking was gameplay. Especially on mission 3 of story mode... when most of the level consists of pits those unexpected gaps in the waves of enemies can be lethal for no reason at all. The randomness of the whole thing just kills the replay value since you know your high score is just based on how many enemies show up to party, and that's in no way based on your skill.
menschenjaeger • October 26, 2007 4:03 PM
I don't know what you guys are talking about. I've spent years just chasing after bigger and bigger combos. Dirk's line about doing it "for the combos" really struck a chord with me. Poor Chief. ;_;
jere7my • October 26, 2007 5:04 PM
The game seemed a little too easy to me. I'd never played the original, and my first time playing the Enhanced version (which was on medium difficulty) I maxed out all the upgrades and got an 87-hit combo.
Upgrading the bouncers and miners seemed to provide enough bouncification to get me through to each level-up point; since the bouncers' bombs bounce, each one provides two opportunities for a boost. The seekers I left alone until late in the game.
The medals are cute - it's worth playing long enough to unlock the third and fourth tank skins. Has anyone seen the "secret message" you get with 18 medals?
Anonymous • October 26, 2007 5:57 PM
I have 17 medals and I am just missing one courtesy medal which is the one that says play more games. Does any one know how to get that because I have played several other games including the first indestructotank and I still haven't got it.
Anonymous: Click on the link that takes you to their homepage.
mezzanote • October 26, 2007 7:55 PM
Well, at least I got a medal for finishing story mode. Thanks (cough,cough) for the purple heard (gasp!).
Bwah • October 26, 2007 9:16 PM
Ok, I liked the original Indestructotank enough to label it as one of the great flash classics and save it to my hard drive. Then, I read that the sequel "enhanced version" and my expectations skyrocketed. But the new one seems rather crappy.
They boast of "better physics", while your little truck goes bouncing up and down on the ground like a madman, something usually seen only in extremely low-end flash games. While running on semi-sloped edges made of crude blocks, your little truck jerks around like someone with a sugar rush. And it's possible to leap off the edge and come back merely because of the glitchy collision detection. While the original certainly didn't have the blowback effect of bombs hitting the ground, its gameplay was extremely smooth.
Better graphics? The airplanes look like they were drawn by a 10-year old. The old, smoothly animated bombs are still there, and they look extremely out of place. Although the new airplane rotors look awesome and the new explosion effects look great, they don't really counterbalance the terrible drawings of the airplanes themselves.
Honestly, if you wanted to play this game, I would recommend the original. It's far more polished than this is.
invisiblenation • October 27, 2007 4:25 AM
yay, beat the game :D:D:D the secret message just says:
congratulations, you won, go out and get a hobby and move out of your parents basement :(
good game though, took me almost 2hours to beat :P
Quiest • October 27, 2007 3:40 PM
If only those idiots, who can build an indestructible tank, would have put some weapons on it... I mean wtf, this is a killer thing! why not let it shoot :P
JuryRigged • October 27, 2007 6:31 PM
I have to agree with an above poster on the 3rd mission. I walked away from this after playing around in the freeform modes, and working my way through the story until the innocuous level where, suddenly, my existence depended on a random foe dropping a bomb onto the tiny patch of dirt I occupied. Too early, and I couldn't make the gap, and fell to my doom. Too late, and I fell into the gap, to my doom. It just stinks of bad planning.
reapaninja • October 28, 2007 2:10 PM
there must be something wrong with me - I cannot beat the first level of story. I've bounced on every enemy 3 times now, but I get right to the very end (to the point where I cannot see any more grey bar, and there must be about 3 pixels of bar left) then I run out of fuel. do combos matter? or do the levels depend not on distance but on experience/points? I'm so confused.
what bothers me is this - why does the tank BLOW UP when it has no fuel left in it? sure the engine would just stop. unless some idiot decided it'd be fun to rig the tank with explosives which would be detonated if the fuel ran out.
Reapninja: Combos do matter. You use less fuel, and gain more experience, the more combos you achieve. When your experience bar is full, your level goes up and your fuel is replenished.
The consequences of running out of fuel are explained (more or less) in one of the unlockables.
Washable • October 28, 2007 4:20 PM
how do you view the credits?
@jere7my: I know about combos and stuff, but what I'm asking about is to do with the story mode. I can't get past level 1, I just never seem to have enough fuel to do it no matter how many combos I get or how high they are. and I know about running out of fuel, I'm just questioning why the tank explodes after it runs out of fuel instead of just stopping.
nevermind. I JUST managed to do level 1.
urgh... triple post...
final boss is so annoying. his laser keeps forcing me down into the ditch, and his missiles keep launching me up in the air 50 times before I get a hit in. finally got him though.
lol at whizzkid. although, I still don't understand - why did he get all beaten up if he hacked the blimp-thing from his house ?_?
jere7my • October 28, 2007 11:14 PM
reapaninja wrote, "I know about running out of fuel, I'm just questioning why the tank explodes after it runs out of fuel instead of just stopping."
As I say, the consequences of running out of fuel are explained in one of the unlockables.
Antony Lavelle • November 2, 2007 9:43 AM
Hi, I'm Antony Lavelle, the creator of IndestructoTank and Indestruc2Tank, glad most of you enjoyed the games. Since there seems to be some sort of debate going on over a few things, allow me to clear some things up.
1. The entire game is intended to be taken with a rather large spoonful of sugar - Improved physics engine? Its a 2d bouncy ball style game - how can you imporve those kind of physics?
2. Me and Joel (who helped write and voiced Dirks line among others) are fully aware of the heaps of cheese of the story. If you sniff a hint of Irony in it - you can bet it was intended, theresquite a few subtle in jokes, but for the most part, you're meant to laugh with the story, all the way from changing a quote from Castlevania symphony of the Night to Dirks breaking of the 4th wall in the end scene was all pre planned and scrutinised. It was all designed to poke fun at the epic stories we as gamers have constantly forced down our throats for games that don't even need a narrative in the first place (just like the original itank)
anyway, hope this clarifies some things for you :)
Keep up the good work Jayisgames.
Joel • November 2, 2007 10:02 AM
An early Flash classic?
From this March?
Q2 2007 - they were simpler times...
Axel • November 3, 2007 1:52 PM
I was just wondering if the parachutists have anything to do with the game....or are they just extra scenery. I was trying to see if letting them actually get to the ground unharmed gets you any points. (They can land safely but have to lose their aircraft high and to the right of the screen) But I don't know if it makes any difference. Or should I be trying to kill as many as possible by bursting their parachutes and watching them splat bloodily??
John • November 3, 2007 8:04 PM
Okay...so...how, precisely, is Betton beatable? I may just be missing the obvious here. But twice I've tried him and he's hit me with lasers until I'm down to half fuel - then I stand no chance of performing some ridiculous bouncing move and getting in under the volley of bombs to hit the window, at least, not enough times to beat him before I run out of fuel.
Am I just being dumb?
Trojdor • November 3, 2007 9:35 PM
how do you see the credits? I also agree with Juryrugged. the third mission is very hard and i cant seem to beat it.
bwah: nice, really nice descriptions of the tank on a sugar rush. i found that when it did that it was incredibally funny.
mr h • November 17, 2007 6:42 AM
plz help!!! ive dun everthin but the credit thing PLZ help! how do i show the credits?!?!?!?!
Fizz • November 18, 2007 4:20 AM
Hey, I've been playing the game for about 3 hours now. The story is really weird... Also, ducky tank rocks!
Anyway, Jay, I loved your post on Bloons Tower Defence, helped me win!
16 Medals. Left: Hard mode on Classic & Enhanced.
Nice and easy then...
Anonymous • November 19, 2007 6:15 AM
"Okay...so...how, precisely, is Betton beatable?"
how to beat the boss:
it is a lame boss.
that said, you need to hit the window, you can only doo that by bouncing up from the ground after you gain a hight of about 3 hits from rockets
you can even hit him when he uses laser if you are close enough and force yourself further in
be rude, try to do 2 at once. bounce bck after the first hit
JackIsGames • January 23, 2008 9:24 PM
i beat Betton on the first try, but could NEVER beat him again. After 8 tries even. He simply stopped using bombs. Always laser, except for 1 or 2 volleys of like 50 bombs. Awesome game, but I'm wondering what the final secret is.
"wait, are you a hacker?"
Steven S. • April 15, 2008 3:36 AM
The final boss is irritating enough that I'm considering bailing on the game just because of it.
When I do win, it won't be a feeling of "I won!" but "It let me win", which is bad design.
hobo • April 15, 2008 9:54 PM
How do you view the credits? I don't understand, please help.
anon • May 21, 2008 9:55 PM
This is definitely a spoof on Metal Gear
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CPI 2013: A glimmer of hope in Greece?
Transparency Int'l 05 December 2013
Caption: Greece is one of the few countries in Europe where there's been an improvement in corruption perceptions: the country's score rose four points in 2013.
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As the European political and economic crisis enters its fifth year, there are few signs of optimism. The results of the 2013 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for the region are no exception.
The story in general is one of stagnation: there are more than 27 million unemployed in the EU – a figure that continues to rise. There is also a continued lack of trust in government, both in the 28 countries of the EU and the wider region, as the OECD's latest edition of Government at a Glance confirms yet again.
The CPI figures for the region confirm the pattern of stagnation and give us little to celebrate.
In 2013 corruption scandals continued unabated in the region. Among the dozens of high-profile cases were: the French budget minister resigning after allegations of tax fraud; millions of dollars and piles of gold bars seized from the homes of Czech officials; and a slush fund scandal hitting Spain – replete with Spanish politicians' bags, briefcases and suitcases of stuffed with cash. All these continue to undermine public trust in institutions and governments, and raise public awareness that corruption is at the heart of the crisis in some of the world's richest countries.
Spain has had a sharp drop of six points from last year's CPI score, as its politicians, royal family and companies continue to be embroiled in allegations of graft, all while the country continues to suffer from recession and mass emigration.
Luís Barcenas, a close counsel of the prime minister and treasurer to the ruling People's Party for nearly two decades, was arrested in January amid allegations of cash kickbacks for party officials, totalling tens of millions of Euros. It is of little wonder that the Spanish public are protesting en masse against corruption.
In addition to Spain, Portugal and Italy rank lower on the index in 2013 than they did in 2012. Like Spain, they are all in the vortex of the European crisis and appear to be doing little to combat corruption.
Although unlike in the other countries, there has been some progress in Italy, with the approval of the anti-corruption law, the establishment of an independent anti-corruption agency (CiVIT), and moreover, the application of the Law of Severino to 30 cases – including, finally, to Silvio Berlusconi.
Greece a welcome exception
In terms of the CPI, Greece is clearly an exception to be welcomed. Although the country continues to suffer profoundly from the crisis, with youth unemployment edging up to 60 per cent, and continuing mass hardship, perceptions of corruption in Greece are improving. The country's score rose four points in 2013 to 40, up from 36 in 2012. While still the EU's lowest ranked country in 80th place, several high-profile trials of corrupt former officials and the launch of an anti-corruption strategy may be shifting perceptions and indeed, reducing corruption.
Further east, the CPI results for the Balkans are mixed but also confirm a general theme of stagnation. As noted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's recent Transition 2013 Report, the region is "stuck in transition".
Perhaps as a result of pressure from Brussels, Croatia, which joined the EU on 1 July this year, has risen two points, notably imprisoning the country's former prime minister and other officials for bribery earlier this year.
However, the countries of the region have a long way to go to catch up with wider European standards: Kosovo and Albania, for example, rank 111 and 116 respectively, at a similar level to Ethiopia, Egypt and Indonesia.
Public trust in institutions and political parties is at an all-time low and economies are stagnant or in recession; substantial reform should be on cards.
In order to bring an end to what is both an economic and political crisis across the region, the countries of Europe must do more to ensure transparency, accountability and the enforcement of anti-corruption measures. The link between the two is indisputable.


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Turbosound has developed a new loudspeaker bracket, which means the new Impact series is not only designed to satisfy styling and sound quality, but it also is designed to simplify the sound system installer's job.
Colombian Rocker Juanes Kicks Off La Vida World Tour with DiGiCo
NEW YORK – Colombian rocker and previous 12-time Grammy Award-winner, Juanes, kicks off his 'La Vida World Tour' this March at New York's Madison Square Garden. At the audio helm with DiGiCo's D5 live digital console is Rob "Cubby" Colby, best known for his resume as front-of-house/recording engineer for Phil Collins, Genesis, Prince, Janet Jackson, Bob Seeger, Ricky Martin and Shakira.
Canta Performs at Paris Music Hall with Allen & Heath
FOH Staff | International News | February 26, 2008
PARIS – Marseille-based PA company, L'Art Scene, selected a recent performance by renowned Corsican band, Canta, held at Paris' 1,000-capacity historic music hall, Le Bataclan, to test out Allen & Heath's iLive digital system for monitor sound. Read More...
50th Annual Grammy Awards Steal Show with Sennheiser
LOS ANGELES - Sennheiser filled the stage with performances from Rihanna, Beyoncé, Fergie, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony, broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Most of the Sennheiser performers opted to sing into Sennheiser's new MD 5235 dynamic capsule in combination with the top-of-the-range SKM 5200 wireless microphone, while others, including the "Biggest Night In Music's" biggest winner, Amy Winehouse, used Sennheiser's wired evolution e 935, and the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl favored the classic MD 431 II.
Yamaha Invites Sound System Engineers to Critique NEXO GEO S Series at New England Event
ATKINSON, N.H. – Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. invites acoustical consultants and sound system engineers in the New England area to listen to and critique the new NEXO GEO S 1210/1230 Series compact loudspeaker array.
Presidential Campaign 2008 Heats Up with Shure
NILES, IL — massAV of Billerica, Mass., managed event staging for John McCain during the heated campaigning leading up to the New Hampshire primary. Shepard, the firm's chief audio engineer, hit the trail to oversee audio at larger gatherings, while fellow massAV staffers Sarith Nhem and John Inza mustered forces to meet an unpredictable schedule of whistle-stops and smaller rallies.
Queens of the Stone Age Go Underground with Crest Audio
SONDERSHAUSEN, GERMANY — California desert rockers Queens of the Stone Age went for a radical change of scene recently when they performed an exclusive one-off gig for 300 fans in a German salt mine.
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Revamps with Meyer Sound
HAMPTON BEACH, NH – The historic Hampton Beach Casino, built in 1899, remains a leading attraction in the New England resort area, while the adjacent Casino Ballroom continually draws some of the top names in entertainment. In order to sustain its reputation as one of the best venues in which to play and hear live music, the 2,200-seat ballroom has received a major redesign of its audio and lighting systems, including the addition of a new loudspeaker system based on Meyer Sound's MICA compact high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker.


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UH Singers Take Top Spots at Metropolitan Opera National Council District Auditions
Three Voices from University's Moores Opera Center Advance to Gulf Coast Auditions in New Orleans
By Mike Emery 713-743-8186
Only the best voices in America advance in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Among the top singers at Houston District auditions were three University of Houston-trained singers.
Tenor Mark Thomas, mezzo-soprano Amy Sheffer and baritone Heath Martin were named District Winners. The three singers have performed extensively with UH's acclaimed Moores Opera Center. As District Winners, each singer received $1,500 and an invitation to the Gulf Coast Region auditions in New Orleans on Feb. 14. First place singers at the regional competitions will then advance to the semi-finals in New York in March. Successful semi-finalists move on the the finals, performing with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and competing for a grand prize of $15,000.
Thomas is pursuing a master's degree at UH's Moores School of Music. This year, Thomas performed in the Moores Opera Center productions of "Rappaccini's Daughter" (as Giovanni) and "Manon" (as Des Grieux).
Sheffer earned her master's degree from the Moores School of Music in May. During her time with the Moores Opera Center, she performed in the 2014 production of "The Tales of Hoffmann" (as Muse/Nicklausse) and in "The Consul" (as the mother).
Martin also graduated from the school with a master's degree in May. In 2015, he performed in Moores Opera Center productions "The Elixir of Love" (as Belcore) and "Rappaccini's Daughter" (as Dr. Rappaccini).
These three singers were among 19 that competed in the Houston District auditions that were conducted at Rice University. Judges included Erie Mills, faculty member at Opera Theatre of St. Louis; James Robinson, artistic director of Opera Theatre of St. Louis and Harry Silverstein, director of DePaul University's Opera Theatre.
Throughout the U.S., 1,500 singers are currently competing in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. For 63 years, this competition has brought out the best in American singers. It is the longest running singing competition in the country. Among the opera superstars who emerged from this competition are Met singers Renée Fleming, Susanna Phillips, Sondra Radvanovsky, Deborah Voigt, Susan Graham, Stephanie Blythe, Jamie Barton, Lawrence Brownlee, Nathan Gunn, Thomas Hampson, Eric Owens and Samuel Ramey.
To learn more about the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, visit www.metopera.org/nationalcouncil.
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I am thankful for my dog Harley.
She is not my whole life, but she has made me a (w)holier person. We are the Fric and Frac and the Tweedledee and Tweedledum of these here hills. With a wag of her tail, Harley talks me into long mountain treks. Likewise, it doesn't take much convincing to get my gal pal to pose in ridiculous outfits. We are joyful in each other's company. Some of our best moments are on the deck on a delightful afternoon, when doing nothing is not boring, but is unquestionably the right thing to do at the time.
When Charles M. Schulz wrote, "Happiness is a warm puppy," he was right on... Add a tennis ball, two, three or four and Harley is in her element.
Harley's only fault is that her life was too short.
I am heartbroken to say Harley died today.
She was resting her head on my eldest daughter's lap when she went to sleep.
The four of us talked with the vet. We all knew, especially Harley, what was happening.
Harley deserved comfort and dignity in her dying.
Maybe I can talk more about it later. But not now.
"Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without Ferocity, and all the Virtues of Man, without his Vices. This Praise, which would be unmeaning Flattery if inscribed over human ashes, is but a just tribute to the Memory of Boatswain, a Dog. ~George Gordon, Lord Byron, "Inscription on the Monument of a Newfoundland Dog"
I sob. I miss her. I am thankful for Harley.


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Dina Fagimowna Garipowa (, tatarisch Динә Фәһим кызы Гарипова, Dinä Fähim kızı Garipova; * 25. März 1991 in Selenodolsk) ist eine russische Sängerin aus der Republik Tatarstan.

2012 gewann sie in Moskau die russische Version von The Voice (Golos) des Senders Perwy kanal. Am 19. Februar 2013 wurde nach einer internen Wahl jenes Senders bekannt gegeben, dass Garipowa Russland beim Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö mit dem Lied What If vertreten wird. Nach bestandenem Halbfinale schaffte sie den fünften Platz im Finale.

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"TEXTILE SHOW" STORM IN THE TEXTILE CAPITAL BURSA
Bursa Textile Show Exhibition which is organized for the 2nd time under the leadership of Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) opened its gates. 400 business professionals from almost 40 countries will have bilateral business meetings at the exhibition which will host its visitors at Merinos Atatürk Congress Culture Center until Thursday, the 4th of April.
Bursa one of the leader cities of Turkey in the textile sector is hosting an important organization which will strengthen the foreign trade volume of the sector. Bursa Textile Show Exhibition which is organized under the leadership of BTSO and with the supports of the Ministry of Commerce and Uludag Textile Exporters' Association opened its gates at Merinos Atatürk Congress Culture Center. Governor of Bursa Yakup Canbolat, Mayor of Bursa Alinur Aktaş, BTSO's President of the Board of Directors İbrahim Burkay, BTSO's President of the Assembly Ali Uğur, Yıldırım Mayor Oktay Yılmaz, President of Uludag Textile Exporters' Association (UTIB) Pınar Taşdelen Engin, BTSO's members of the Board of Directors and the Assembly joined the opening ceremony of the exhibition. Almost 90 firms from Bursa opened stands at Bursa Textile Show, exhibiting their 2020 spring/summer fabric and accessories collection.
"THE EXHIBITION WILL STRENGTHEN FOREIGN TRADE"
BTSO's President of the Board of Directors İbrahim Burkay stated that they united important buyers with the representatives of the sector at the exhibition which is organized within the scope of two different Production – Development projects targeted at the textile sector with the motto of "Let's Meet in Bursa". Burkay, underlined that 400 business professionals from almost 40 countries joined the exhibition which brought together dynamics of the sector in Bursa, a.k.a. the textile brand city of Turkey. He also added that the exhibition brought dynamism to the foreign trade of the firms. President Burkay wished for the exhibition which was organized as a procurement committee program before within the framework of Product – Development projects and which gained the identity of an exhibition last year to bring good fortune to Bursa. He also added: "Bursa Textile Show will continue to play a big role in helping Bursa textile sector, which has an export-focused vision, reach its goals. Bursa Textile Show has become an important platform where textile capital Bursa's quality in production and design is exhibited."
President Burkay also mentioned that: "We will continue our organizations which will improve the competitiveness of our firms in line with the demands of our representatives of the business world. We will keep contributing to the export-focused growth movement of our country as Bursa business world."
"EXHIBITIONS ARE AS IMPORTANT AS PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS"
Governor of Bursa Yakup Canbolat expressed that Bursa, which is one of the most important textile and trade centers of the world, was one of the top players of the world's textile league. He said: "Textile is an ancient experience for Bursa which is rooted in its history. It is not enough to just produce high-quality products and gain a competitive leverage. Works focused on improving the prestige of companies for marketing and promotional purposes have become mandatory. At the exhibitions, firms get a chance to promote their products and even more importantly their brands; they also enable new expansions for the economy with activities targeted at creating new job opportunities. I wish for our exhibition to bring good success for our city."
"CONGRATULATIONS TO BTSO"
Mayor of Bursa Alinur Aktaş said that, he believed the exhibition in which 350 business people from 50 countries participated and 5,000 business interviews took place last year, would strengthen the textile sector this year, too. He also added: "The works of BTSO which bring value to the economy of Bursa is a great advantage for our city. I congratulate BTSO's President of the Board of Directors Dear Mr. İbrahim Burkay and his team for their valuable works."
"WE ARE A SECTOR ENABLING ONE MILLION JOB PLACEMENTS"
President of Uludag Textile Exporters' Association Pınar Taşdelen Engin remarked that they had completed the year of 2018 with 168 billion dollars of exportation as a country; and that textile exportation had increased by 5% reaching 8,5 billion dollars. Engin pointed out that the textile sector was a giant sector enabling 1 million job placements including the producers and the exporters for the economy of Turkey. Engin underlined that they had a mentality which didn't focus on one market only, but which accepted the entire world as a market. And she added: "We need to evaluate very well the fact that textile is a sector which is always open for design and innovations as one of the strongest features of the sector. At Bursa Textile Show which is organized for the 2nd time with the cooperation of the Ministry of Defense, BTSO and UTIB, we are bringing together 400 foreign buyers and exporters. Despite the difficulties experienced in the global economy and the political conjuncture of the world, we will continue our successful works non-stop to embrace the opportunities."
After the opening speeches, protocol members visited the companies which opened stands at the exhibition and the "Trend Field" prepared within the framework of the organization. The exhibition which is held at Merinos Atatürk Congress Culture Center will continue until 4th of April, Thursday evening.
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Oh, the places we'll go this year! This time, our VP of Sales and Marketing, Peter Santora, is heading to Waalwijk, Netherlands to lead a conversation on smart manufacturing during SLEM's Future of Footwear Manufacturing SLEMinar, April 20-21, 2017. Hosted by SLEM, an international innovation and training institute for footwear and leather related industries, this two-day event draws representatives from over 120 companies spanning the globe.
Our presentation takes place during the first day of the conference which focuses on smart manufacturing. More specifically, day one aims to answer how to take existing production methods to the next level, making them more local, functional and able to provide custom-made footwear.
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This shop needs no introduction but for those of you that have never heard of Raine and Monet this is for you! There are no words to describe how sweet and caring these women are. The genuinely care about each and every one of their customers with all theirs hearts. I came across their shop on IG, I think all the shops I love I found there. I quickly saw just how much heart and soul they put into their business. They were always so kind with everyone and make sure that everyone's questions were answered.
I found them during their summer line. Their tanks were the best! So soft and best designs. I have their rebel tank and I can't say enough good things about it! The design is flawless, the material is to die for, and the customer service… well I already gushed about just how amazing they are. And to say I was sad when my son outgrew his tank is a understatment. I'm still waiting for one to pop up on IG so that I can buy it to layer!
If you follow them you know they just released their fall line. AH! If you're not you need to run now! Most of their sizes sold out the day their site went live! I literally had 3 shirts in my cart to buy, Hurleigh woke up to eat, grabbed him, got situated, and TWO if them were already sold out. That whole process took me maybe 5-10 minutes. Craziness right. I thought their summer designs were great, but I wasn't even ready for the cuteness of the fall. The designs are edgy and cute and perfect for any little girl or boy! The tees are yet again so soft. And AFFORDABLE! $13 for an infant and $15 for kids! I mean really that's what you're going to spend at Target and have a shirt that isn't even half as great as these.
I paired out raccoon tee, which is my absolute FAVORITE, with a pair of jeggings, and threw a button up from H&M over it with a pair of Freshly Picked moccs. Perfect fall outfit! It was cool when we left the house, but it warmed up as the day went on. Took off the button up, tied it around his waist, and bam perfect outfit!
Rashel: Raine + Monet originally started out as a 'closet' shop on Instagram. It then changed to my knot bow shop and then in June it officially became a clothing shop.
Paige: I went to Rashel's house one day in January after not having seen her in quite a few months. She told me about her bow shop, how huge Instagram was for doing business, and her future plans for fabric and clothing design. She asked if I would photograph some stuff for her. The next day I sent her an email telling her that I would love to be a part of her idea and she said yes! I have an accounting/business background and a passion for creating beautiful photographs and art and she has a love of fashion and a million creative ideas, so I think we partner well.
How do you decide what to put in your shop?
Rashel: I feel like starting with just t-shirts is an easy way to determine what people like.
Paige: We put things in our shop that WE love. We like things that are bold and make a statement.
Who influences your decision in picking items for your shop?
Rashel: Honestly I think about the struggle I have getting my oldest daughter dressed. She is my influence for practically this entire line so far. From design to practicality. Is it easy to put on? Is the material soft? Is there a super rad design/print on it? Ok there's the winner!
Paige: I think the biggest influence are, our children. Nurturing their natural curiosity, wonder, and free spirit is really important to us.
What are your three favorite items in your shop right now?
Rashel: I have equal love for all of them. I feel like these designs are my other children! Haha!
Paige: Hmmm, that's a hard one. All of our designs are like our babies and you can't really pick a favorite! I still love the rebel tanks, I think because it's such a statement of my own life. I really love all of our fall designs equally too!
What are your favorite fashion trends for littles for fall/winter 2013?
Rashel: I really love the easy, carefree, laid back trend that is happening right now.
Paige: Rashel can probably answer this one better than me. I tend to shy away from fashion trends (if I'm even aware of what they are!) and go my own way. I wear what I love at the moment and my boys wear what's comfy!
Where do you see your shop in five years?
Rashel: Oh man, I hate looking that far ahead. I am good with short-term goals, 5 years pretty much scares me. In 5 years I want to be okay with whatever direction we are headed. Confident that we made/are making the right choices and we are learning and evolving in every step of the way. Knowing that I started this company with my best friend and 5 years later we are still best friends!
Paige: I see Raine + Monet as more than just a shop in five years. I would really like to have a lifestyle blog soon. Wherever we are in five years, you can bet we will have worked hard, given it our all, and still be projecting our creative vision in all that we do.
How has the shop changed you as a person?
Rashel: I've become super confident in the fact that I can literally do anything that I want to do. I am also struggling with finding a balance with kids and work. I am changing daily and finding my way on this new path. I will get it. I plan on being here for a long, long time.
Paige: I think the only thing it has changed about me is that I am even more confident now than I have ever been that I am able to accomplish anything I set my mind to. I am naturally driven to create and succeed and that will never change!
If you haven't already fallen in love with Rashel and Paige make your way over to their shop at http://www.raineandmonet.com, check out all the amazing new fall designs, and of course show them some love on their IG, http://www.instagram.com/raineandmonet. They will welcome you with open arms! Love you ladies! Enjoy!


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Q: Android - NoClassDefFoundError on Added API Class I am currently testing the Android API and its database classes. To do this, I created an application and test that calls up these database classes (especially SQLiteDatabase). The test and application run fine normally, but to get coverage, I decided to go in and add a "cov" class to the android.database package in the Android API that would collect coverage from modified versions of the android.database and android.database.sqlite classes. I imported "android.database.cov" into my class, and the test itself runs fine, but when I get to using cov
System.out.println(cov.printArray());
cov.reset();

I get the following failure trace on my JUnit test:
java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: android.database.cov
at com.example.sql2.test.SQLSuiteVer2.testSuite(SQLSuiteVer2.java:91)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)
at android.test.InstrumentationTestCase.runMethod(InstrumentationTestCase.java:214)
at android.test.InstrumentationTestCase.runTest(InstrumentationTestCase.java:199)
at android.test.ActivityInstrumentationTestCase2.runTest(ActivityInstrumentationTestCase2.java:192)
at android.test.AndroidTestRunner.runTest(AndroidTestRunner.java:190)
at android.test.AndroidTestRunner.runTest(AndroidTestRunner.java:175)
at android.test.InstrumentationTestRunner.onStart(InstrumentationTestRunner.java:555)
at android.app.Instrumentation$InstrumentationThread.run(Instrumentation.java:1584)

Does anyone know what this is happening? I'm assuming we missed something in creating our android.jar file, or some initialization for the "cov" class.
Thanks.


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U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle takes his sole mission—protect his comrades—to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq ... (more)