You may regret clicking this link. If you did you may well have heard 10 seconds of silence. The recording is of the notorious Mosquito device. It sends a high pitched sound which can be painful to young people but is so high pitched that most aged over 25 can't even hear it. Some people (mostly over 25) like these devices because they deter young people from loitering in town centres. But really they, like deliberately uncomfortable benches, are an imposition of one group's values – that town centres are for shopping, not a public space for people to 'loiter'.
Secularism defends pluralism in the public sphere but resists the imposition of any particular set of values except those which are necessary to preserve the public space itself: human rights, equality, the rule of law. Secularism defends the right of street preachers and religious salesman to set out their stall in the public space, but not to monopolise it, to colonise it or to brand it as their own. Such an imposition is always implicitly or explicitly exclusionary and always undermines pluralism and ultimately the public space itself.
Sometimes when the message of exclusion is subtle enough those in a privileged position don't or can't notice it. On its lowest setting the Mosquito device can be so subtle that young people are not consciously aware of it. They may perceive it as a slight headache or feeling of vague unease. But its message is still the same, from the privileged to the marginalised: "don't feel comfortable, don't loiter, you are not welcome here."
A similar message is currently being sent out by a small group of religious enthusiasts in Parliament behind the Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Bill – with the full support of the Department of Communities and Local Government.
The Bill, which is on course to soon receive Royal Assent, will allow a range of local authorities in England (from town councils to waste management authorities) to make religious observance (or observance connected with a philosophical belief) part of the official business of their meetings.
I bring up the Mosquito device as an illustration because saying that some people are negatively affected by its sound, that some are not and that some may even like it is not to pass any subjective or moral judgment on the sound itself. Describing the effect of a Mosquito device to those who can't hear is difficult. In such cases analogies can be useful: if people find one situation involving privilege/discrimination acceptable would they find a similar situation involving a different form of privilege/discrimination equally acceptable. If not why not?
Imagine you worked in an office with a bizarre ritual. Your working day is nine to five. But every Monday starts with a staff meeting beginning with five minutes of sexist jokes led by a friend of the boss. Would we find this acceptable?
Imagine that after years of putting up with this and attempting to persuade your colleagues to abandon the practice, you object and secure a court ruling that the practice must stop – only to find that a petulant group of sexist joke enthusiasts are unhappy with what they see as a challenge to their male privilege. They try everything they can to change the rules to allow the practice to continue.
You're told it's always been this way. You're told no one has complained before, which of course means no one has ever felt comfortable complaining. You're told by your boss that no one really minds – of course it's best to ask a man if anyone really minds, they're so much better able to judge these sorts of things. Or you're told that the only people who really mind just don't have a sense of humour, that they're intolerant and not the sort we want here anyway. You're told that this harmless tradition can't be the reason women and young people are so under-represented in this work place. If they are so intolerant that they can't put up with five minutes of sexist jokes once a week then maybe they're not the sort of person who's suited to the office.
You're told that the joke session is voluntary and that if you don't like it you can always just switch off for five minutes and if you have to be marked out as 'awkward' by excusing yourself… well that's just something you have to put up with to work here.
You point out that stopping the practice wouldn't restrict anyone's freedom; that staff can still get together before or after work to have as many sexist jokes as they want but that it's inappropriate to impose it in the workplace. You point out that many men and women find these jokes inappropriate in the work place – only to find that the staff newsletter is accusing you of leading an intolerant attack on men.
Would you feel that your work place treated you equally? Would you feel respected? Would you feel that your company was representative of society or its customers? Would you feel this imposition was fair or professional? Would you think it's just something harmless you should have to put up with?
And yet with council prayers we find ourselves in an analogous situation, imposed not in the work place but in the chambers of local government. The issue is not gender privilege but religious privilege.
There's nothing anti-religious in this soaring municipal rhetoric. It conveys something about the values which underpin local democracy that the proponents of 'religious observances' seem to have missed.
We can point out how absurd it is to start council meetings with religious worship, or atheistic observances, when we don't start meetings like this in any other area of life. We could question the utility in joint waste authorities invoking Jehovah, or how much confidence a fire authority inspires when it needs to call on the guidance of the almighty before business.
But the Bill isn't really about that. It is about a religiously privileged out of touch minority wishing to assert their dominance. Secularist peers did well to ensure the provisions in this Bill were scrutinised and debated – but even after the Bill becomes law, it will remain our secular civic duty to resist the imposition of worship where it doesn't belong. In the public sphere, in local government, in civic life, adherence to particular religions or beliefs is not and cannot be the price of admission.


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Sondra Radvanovsky reigns supreme in Lyric's new-to-Chicago production of Vincenzo Bellini's NORMA!
January 31, 2017 Bob Douglas
Reviewed by: Bob Douglas
World- acclaimed and delicious coloratura diva Sondra Radvanovsky brought the Lyric Opera's house down Saturday evening when she opened a new production of the run of Norma. She has enjoyed tremendous successes at all of the world's major opera houses as well as Lyric Opera and is described as "a force of nature; she handles the demands of the role with an exhilarating combination of bravura and tenderness," After thrilling to her performance as Anne in Anna Bolena I became a true fan. Madame Radvanovsky is a singing actress similar to the great Maria Callas who made her American debut and opened Carol Fox's new Lyric Opera of Chicago in November, 1954 under Nicola Rescigno in this same role; she easily makes everyone else on stage look like singers from the last century. Even when not singing, she creates wonderful "business" and one doesn't take their eyes off of her. She calls this "perfect role vocally and temperamentally."
Bellini's riveting bel canto masterpiece Norma is a new-to-Chicago production where vocal pyrotechnics and sumptuous music brilliantly tell the tale of forbidden passion, betrayal, revenge, and, ultimately, redemption; lingering reality of death permeates this story of the Druids at war with her encroaching Romans. If you're drawn to vocal acrobatics, Bellini's Druid priestess Norma will thrill you. This is Bellini's dazzling masterwork—a timeless story of love betrayed that runs the gamut of emotions from loyalty and passion to jealousy, revenge and redemption. You'll hear melodies ranging from the stunningly serene "Casta diva" to the frenzy of vocal fireworks that pour forth as Norma's rage overflows.
Norma, it is said, is opera's answer to The Game of Thrones, and is the story of a Druid priestess who betrays her faith and country when she falls in love the Roman enemy of her people. But the pain of her lover's betrayal unleashes her rage in a frenzy of thrilling vocal fireworks that will leave audiences breathless. Madame Radvanovsky brings a performance The New York Times calls "dramatically and vocally arresting" and Musical Toronto declares an "astoundingly accomplished performance" and "a total triumph." Sondra Radvanovsky calls Norma a "perfect role vocally and temperamentally
The story: The action takes place in a mountaintop Druidic Temple during the Roman occupation of Gaul. In the Roman Empire, a clandestine love affair brings two mortal enemies together during a time of war. But when Norma discovers that her beloved now loves another, a fiery new battle begins as betrayal, anguish and fury take the reins. From the sublime "Casta diva" to the blazing finale, Norma delivers an overwhelming feast of vocal fireworks.
American Russell Thomas sang the role of Norma's lover and father of her two children in great voice. Elizabeth DeShong sang the priestess role of Adalgisa also in fine voice but I wish these two singers had observed Madame Radvanovsky's acting work. She stood out from the others the moment she walked onto the stage and before singing a note. Jesse Donner, a third-year Ryan Opera Center member sang the role of Flavio and was most impressive both by his voice and stage presence. Maestro Riccardo Frizza made his Lyric debut conducting the perfected controlled orchestra and Michael Black worked his magic once again commanding the chorus. Kevin Newbury, the director, was faced with the challenge of only a handful of characters and a minimum of action. He delivered an opera utterly committed to the nuances of this work and used Madame Radvanovsky's talents to their very best. (He directed Madame Radvanovsky in Lyric's 2014-15 Season in Anna Bolena).
Duane Schuler's lighting design is his finest work that I have ever seen on the Lyric stage. He took a grey overwhelming set and imbued many emotions with his ever-changing effects. Combined with the set design by David Korins, the set and the lighting create a magical stage marriage; his settings are living, breathing art. Jessica Hahn's costume designs were indicative of the Druid flowing robes in opposition of the Roman army's studied and deliberate lines. Sarah Hatten out did herself with her hair and wig designs. Never have I seen such a big bunch of heathens on stage! I do not know how she achieved this effect with the entire chorus but she did. I wanted to take them all in to the nearest shower and wash them off. Great work!
If you're drawn to vocal acrobatics, Bellini's Druid priestess Norma will thrill you.
Norma is presented in seven performances through February 24 at Lyric's Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Tickets are available now at lyricopera.org/Norma or at (312) 827-5600.
Seven performances through February 24
Lyric Opera at the Civic Opera House
Address: 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 860, Chicago, IL 60606
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When you think about senior fall risks, you may tend to picture the home environment: throw rugs lying on top of carpeting, clutter piled on the floor, bathtubs without grab bars. But ironically a senior's own legs may represent the biggest "fall risk" of all within the home. Falls can result from a combination of factors, and, according to NIH Senior Health, muscle weakness is one of the most significant factors.
Fortunately, seniors can improve their leg strength--and, by extension, their balance and flexibility--by doing a series of easy movement activities several times a week right in their own home.
In conjunction with Home Instead, Inc.®, the EngAge Wellness program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center produced a video series on simple movement activities for seniors to improve lower body strength and balance. Each short video in the series includes a demonstration of the exercise, plus specific instructions on how caregivers should position themselves in order to catch a senior who becomes off-balance.
To perform these exercises, seniors will need a pair of stable shoes (such as athletic shoes) and a sturdy chair. Keep in mind seniors should never engage in exercises like the ones described here without close supervision and their doctor's permission.
The tutorials include instructions on how to document the assessment results for the senior's primary care provider. Every senior should receive his or her doctor's permission to participate in these strengthening exercises before starting.
What it does: Strengthens muscles on the side of the hip and leg that contribute to stability while standing and walking.
How to do it: To perform this exercise, a senior should stand behind a sturdy chair, facing it, with her hands resting on the chair back. Keeping her feet shoulder width apart, with knees, hips and shoulders aligned, the senior should shift her weight slightly to one leg while flexing the opposite foot and lifting the opposite leg out to the side. Perform the exercise for five to 15 repetitions per leg.
What it does: Strengthens muscles around the belly button to help seniors better maintain their center of gravity.
How to do it: To perform this exercise, a senior should stand behind a sturdy chair with hands resting lightly on the chair back. With feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent, the senior should shift his weight fully onto one leg, hold for two seconds and then, in a fluid motion, shift his weight to the other leg.
Performing this exercise correctly will result in a controlled swaying motion from side to side. Perform five repetitions on each side, for a total of 10 weight shifts to start with, and then build up to 15 or 20 repetitions.
What it does: Improves muscle tone and strength in the calf muscles, which perform a key function in walking with stability.
How to do it: With both feet hip-width apart and hands resting on the chair back, the senior should slowly shift her weight onto her heels while lifting the toes, then gradually roll onto the toes while lifting the heels. The senior should start by repeating this sequence for five repetitions, building up to 15 repetitions.
What it does: Improves strength in the core and hip muscles.
How to do it: For this exercise, the senior should stand beside the back of his chair, with one hand placed on the chair back. Standing tall and looking straight ahead, the senior should shift his weight onto one leg, and then carefully raise the other knee in front of him until his upper thigh is parallel with the floor. Hold this position for 30 seconds, then repeat on the other side. When a senior is just beginning an exercise program, he may not be able to hold his leg up for a full 30 seconds. In this case, work to gradually increase the length of time over several sessions.
What it does: Promotes balance while walking.
How to do it: Just as it sounds, this exercise involves slowly walking while placing the heel of one foot directly in front of the toe of the opposite foot. Be sure the senior stands tall, with good posture, and looks out ahead of herself. It is important for a caregiver to position herself very close to the senior and walk alongside, with one hand in front of the senior and the other hand behind. This way, you can quickly catch the senior if she loses her balance.
What it does: Improves the strength of calf muscles and works to improve coordination.
How to do it: The senior should start with feet hip-width apart, then rise onto his toes and take normal strides on the balls of the feet, keeping the heels raised throughout. Take between five and 15 steps in this manner. During this exercise, caregivers should maintain a close supervisory role by walking alongside the senior with one hand in front and one hand behind to help them if they lose their balance.
As you can see, senior exercise does not need to be intimidating or vigorous to produce benefits. The exercises outlined here were developed by experts specifically to help seniors reduce their fall risk by improving muscle tone and balance. When you encourage your senior clients to spend just a few minutes each day performing these movement activities, you may be helping to keep them safe from falls.
Would you kindly point me in the right direction for exercises for those who don't stand so easily,please?We need some 'chair yoga' or 'chair exercise' in order to get him stronger toward walking again, for more than just transferring. I am looking for something to keep him toned and not atrophy. Something we could do together.Thank you.


Should I Be Wearing High Rise Jeans or Super High Rise Jeans?
As a personal stylist for women, I spend a great deal of time with women helping each one determine what cuts are most flattering, what pieces are authentic to her personal style and what's ideal for her lifestyle and budget.
Jeans, as you can imagine, are a big topic of conversation. While there are quite a few women who are not loving this high rise trend (I see you!) because it doesn't work for their body types, there is also a sea of women who are loving it. For those who are fans, they are often filled with other questions. One key struggle: should I be wearing high rise or super high rise jeans? Here's the skinny.
The Modern Twin Set. Put Away Your Cardigan.
What's more classic than a twin set? (A twin set is a cardigan with a coordinating sweater or top underneath.) Sure, a twin set is polished and simple. But, if you are looking for something that feels elevated, polished, current and easy, there's a new duo in town.
As a personal stylist for women, I'm all about helping each woman feel like her authentic self in clothes that work for her real life. My favorite twist on the twin set right now is a blazer with a top of the same color. Here we go!
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ditor's note: As a member of the Poplin community, by now you know how much importance I place on creating opportunities for people to be seen and heard. I'm ELATED to introduce a new Poplin contributor, Sophia Rahimi. Sophia has a deep love of fashion that is contagious. When I met her, I knew that helping amplify her voice would be as valuable to you, Dear Reader, as it would be to her. It's pretty great to hear from the next generation, and as such, you'll be hearing from her from time over the next few months. Enjoy!
At Poplin Style Direction, it's all about balancing a client's personal style, budget, body type and lifestyle in a cohesive strategy that helps her keep her style elevated, authentic and EASY. After all, who has the time to figure all this stuff out? We're on our sixth year of providing personalized attention to hundreds of women. Throughout this journey, it has been very important to me to empower each woman to own her personal style. I don't want her to be depending on Poplin to make decisions or to question how she ended up with various pieces or what to do with them. Therefore the process is structured to ensure that result. (You can see what clients think here).
Yes! We've always had an array of magnificent Poplin clients on the website. Now, you can click through the image of any client on the home page and be taken directly to her story. Of course, there are new clients added regularly. It's addictive.
As a personal stylist for women, my goal is to ensure that every woman looks and feels like her authentic self. This ensures she has confidence and power when she's out in the world. If you've been a part of the Poplin community for some time, thank YOU. We hope you are enjoying the new Poplin website which includes pages to shop by body type. Each page links to Pinterest boards that are constantly updated with new pieces just right for your figure.
Soon, you'll also see pages focused on shopping for your personal style! If you don't feel like waiting, just jump onto the Poplin Pinterest boards and see what speaks to you.
One of the most common client requests is to bring an edge to her style. Of course, each woman wants that edge to be appropriate for work, home, going out and to feel just right for her age. The obvious gateway to edge is a leather jacket. But, after that, then what? I vote for shoes. And this post will get you started. Jump onto the Edgy style board for more ideas. I'm ELATED that my recent client photo shoot featured Ashley, who's style is Preppy Punk. She'll be our model for a few of these. Off we go!
As a personal stylist for women, I'm well aware of the post-holiday retail slump. These are the months when we run around and use our gift cards but often feel uninspired. After all, spring isn't quite here yet, but it's too cold to shop for the season change anyway.
Not wot worry, Dear Reader, have I got some good news for you. Shopping this time of year has some major benefits.
Just because we have more cranes than any other major city in the country doesn't mean that more amazing retail chains are moving in. All those cranes help facilitate a constantly changing city, which is a fun adventure until you drag yourself to a destination and discover it isn't there anymore. As your very own personal stylist, I want to be sure your time is used efficiently. Here's what you need to know.
It's Comfortable: It's Durable. It's Cool. And it's your Essential Fabric for Fall.
Whether you dig into the back of your drawer to pull out your collection of this fabric or head out to get a brand spankin' new piece, it's time for corduroy. Believe it. As a personal stylist for women, I know how much so many of you have been pining for the days when this soft fabric makes its comeback. The time is now.
In my recent post listing 10 2018 Fall Fashion Trends, Western-Inspired fashion made the list. It also gave me a chance to plug one of my favorite bands, the Old 97's and remind me of my deep Alt Country phase. I digress.
As a personal stylist for women, I spend a great deal of my time with real women, helping each women determine her personal style. Knowing your personal style isn't enough. Clothes need to be functional for your life and realistic for your budget. And, of course, they should be flattering for your body type. This may sound tricky, but it isn't. It's all about having the proper filters to know what to wear and what to buy.
Most of us are drawn to specific fabrics. As a personal stylist for women, I see this all the time. Some women adore the way natural fabrics feel on their skin. Others, care more about the way a fabric looks. Does the print draw her eye? Does it look like a quality item? Whatever your feelings, one fabric feature has an impact on how flattering a piece is on your body.
It's all about whether or not the fabric is shiny.
When it comes to handbags, I've got two kinds of clients: Those who only use one or two bags, and those who fully embrace handbags as an essential accessory. Regardless of which camp you happen to be in, the contents of your bag are critical during the summer months. After all, the sun is out and life is a bit more unexpected.
As your very own personal stylist for women, it's time I give you the low down on your summer handbag essentials. Oh, and since it's Amazon Prime Day, I figured you are already spending the day on the site. So, this post is more Amazon heavy. Enjoy!
Florals: Which Ones Are Right For You?
If you aren't on the Poplin email list, you are missing out. This week's edition was all about florals. Here's a sneak peak. Like it? Make sure you sign up! Plus you get 6 weeks of style tips right to your inbox. Enjoy!
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Florals: Bold Impact or Soft and Feminine? You Choose.
I know. It's hard to hear the words, "pant suit," and not think of Hillary Clinton. But, that's not why we're here. We're here to talk about the resurgence of the matching jacket and pants, AKA pant suit, that's about to take over. As a personal stylist for women, I know that this seems well outside of what Seattle-ites are wearing to work. And, this can sound awfully stuffy and conservative. Not to worry, we can look to Cate Blanchett to show why the pant suit is something worth investing in. I was pining over which suit to show you when I discovered this article that chronicles all of the suits she wore on her Oceans 8 press tour. Magic.
Enormous thanks to everyone who participated in the Poplin Style + re-souL giveaway! Anyone who followed Poplin Style and re-souL on Instagram and tagged three friends was entered. If you tagged three friends everyday, you were entered EVERY time. Bam! Thanks for that.
Win a FREE Pair of Shoes from the re-souL Collection!
As a personal stylist in Seattle, I've been very fortunate to develop relationships with lots of local businesses, makers and all around incredible people. As if time with great people isn't enough, I also get to share all sorts of beautiful pieces with you, Dear Reader. I've been a long time friend and fan of re-souL in Ballard. In fact, one of the owners, Maggie, also volunteers doing styling sessions with me at YouthCare each month.
Repurpose. Repackage. Making an Old Coat New Again.
Upping your style game does not have to mean running out and purchasing a ton of new clothes. Whatever your budget might be, there are creative ways to help you embrace your style and be mindful of your money. On of my very favorite things to do is to find new life in existing pieces. If this speaks to you, you'll should certainly check out the post about updating your "they work for work" pants. There are lots of ways to stretch those Banana Republic/ Ann Taylor/ Express pants.
Believe it! The Marimekko + Uniqlo Collab started with a bang. I watched pieces disappear from my cart as I shopped. Simultaneously, clients and friends were shooting over photos of themselves in the Uniqlo dressing room or calling with sizing questions. It was big.
Are you seeing this? I sure am. As a personal stylist and solo-preneur in Seattle, I'm fortunate to spend my days with incredible, inspiring women. I must admit, over the years, I've become very fond of my adopted hometown. But, every once in a while, the interweb reminds me of my previous life, decades ago, in Northern California. That also happens to be the home of a strong, creative woman, Mindi Steiner.
Oh it's happening. Spring 2018 is upon us and that means new colors to introduce into your wardrobe. Introduce? Meaning I don't already have them in there? Indeed. While it's possible you have a few of these beauties floating around. It's likely that you don't have many, whether or not you love them, simply because we haven't seen this color palette in a while. And it's not surprising. Fashion and style are combatting tough times with playful, happy pieces to help us wake up, smile and fight the good fight.


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package org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.storage;

import org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.Backend;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.IsoDomainListSyncronizer;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.LockIdNameAttribute;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.bll.NonTransactiveCommandAttribute;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.AuditLogType;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.action.StorageDomainPoolParametersBase;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.StorageDomainStatus;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.StorageDomainType;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.StoragePoolIsoMapId;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.StoragePoolStatus;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.businessentities.storage_pool_iso_map;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.vdscommands.ActivateStorageDomainVDSCommandParameters;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.common.vdscommands.VDSCommandType;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.compat.Guid;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.dal.VdcBllMessages;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.dal.dbbroker.DbFacade;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.utils.log.Log;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.utils.log.LogFactory;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.utils.transaction.TransactionMethod;
import org.ovirt.engine.core.utils.transaction.TransactionSupport;

@LockIdNameAttribute(fieldName = "StorageDomainId")
@NonTransactiveCommandAttribute(forceCompensation=true)
public class ActivateStorageDomainCommand<T extends StorageDomainPoolParametersBase> extends
        StorageDomainCommandBase<T> {

    private static Log log = LogFactory.getLog(ActivateStorageDomainCommand.class);

    public ActivateStorageDomainCommand(T parameters) {
        super(parameters);
    }

    /**
     * Constructor for command creation when compensation is applied on startup
     *
     * @param commandId
     */
    protected ActivateStorageDomainCommand(Guid commandId) {
        super(commandId);
    }

    @Override
    protected boolean canDoAction() {
        super.canDoAction();
        addCanDoActionMessage(VdcBllMessages.VAR__ACTION__ACTIVATE);
        boolean returnValue = checkStoragePool()
                && CheckStoragePoolStatusNotEqual(StoragePoolStatus.Uninitialized,
                                                  VdcBllMessages.ACTION_TYPE_FAILED_STORAGE_POOL_STATUS_ILLEGAL)
                && CheckStorageDomain()
                && storageDomainStatusIsValid()
                && (getStorageDomain().getstorage_domain_type() == StorageDomainType.Master || CheckMasterDomainIsUp());
        return returnValue;
    }

    @Override
    protected void executeCommand() {

        final storage_pool_iso_map map = DbFacade.getInstance().getStoragePoolIsoMapDAO().get(new StoragePoolIsoMapId(getParameters().getStorageDomainId(),getParameters().getStoragePoolId()));
        changeStorageDomainStatusInTransaction(map,StorageDomainStatus.Locked);
        freeLock();

        log.infoFormat("ActivateStorage Domain. Before Connect all hosts to pool. Time:{0}", new java.util.Date());
        ConnectAllHostsToPool();
        log.infoFormat("ActivateStorage Domain. After Connect all hosts to pool. Time:{0}", new java.util.Date());
        setSucceeded(Backend
                .getInstance()
                .getResourceManager()
                .RunVdsCommand(
                        VDSCommandType.ActivateStorageDomain,
                        new ActivateStorageDomainVDSCommandParameters(getStoragePool().getId(), getStorageDomain()
                                .getId())).getSucceeded());
        log.infoFormat("ActivateStorage Domain. After Activate storage domain in vds. Time:{0}", new java.util.Date());
        if (getSucceeded()) {
            RefreshAllVdssInPool(false);
            log.infoFormat("ActivateStorage Domain. After Refresh all pools . Time:{0}", new java.util.Date());

            TransactionSupport.executeInNewTransaction(new TransactionMethod<Void>() {
                @Override
                public Void runInTransaction() {
                    getCompensationContext().snapshotEntityStatus(map, map.getstatus());
                    map.setstatus(StorageDomainStatus.Active);
                    DbFacade.getInstance().getStoragePoolIsoMapDAO().updateStatus(map.getId(), map.getstatus());
                    if (getStorageDomain().getstorage_domain_type() == StorageDomainType.Master) {
                        CalcStoragePoolStatusByDomainsStatus();
                    }
                    getCompensationContext().stateChanged();
                    return null;
                }
            });

            log.infoFormat("ActivateStorage Domain. After change storage pool status in vds. Time:{0}",
                    new java.util.Date());
            if (getStorageDomain().getstorage_domain_type() == StorageDomainType.ISO) {
                IsoDomainListSyncronizer.getInstance().refresheIsoDomainWhenActivateDomain(getStorageDomain().getId(),
                        getStoragePool().getId());
            }
        } else {
            compensate();
        }
    }

    @Override
    public AuditLogType getAuditLogTypeValue() {
        if(getParameters().isRunSilent()) {
            return getSucceeded() ? AuditLogType.USER_ACTIVATED_STORAGE_DOMAIN_ASYNC
                    : AuditLogType.USER_ACTIVATE_STORAGE_DOMAIN_FAILED_ASYNC;
        } else {
            return getSucceeded() ? AuditLogType.USER_ACTIVATED_STORAGE_DOMAIN
                    : AuditLogType.USER_ACTIVATE_STORAGE_DOMAIN_FAILED;
        }
    }

    private boolean storageDomainStatusIsValid() {
        boolean returnValue;
        if(isInternalExecution()) {
            returnValue = checkStorageDomainStatus(StorageDomainStatus.InActive, StorageDomainStatus.Unknown,
                    StorageDomainStatus.Locked, StorageDomainStatus.Maintenance);
        } else {
            returnValue = checkStorageDomainStatus(StorageDomainStatus.InActive, StorageDomainStatus.Unknown,
                    StorageDomainStatus.Maintenance);
        }
        return returnValue;
    }
}

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Falkirk Council housing: Neighbourhood Watch plan for 'problem' tower blocks
Girl (12) rushed to hospital after Stenhousemuir road traffic collision
Bo'ness mum left angered over court claim her five-year-old son had died
A mum was shocked to discover friends believed her five-year-old son had died despite him being alive and well.
Friday, 1st April 2016, 3:45 pm
Updated Saturday, 2nd April 2016, 5:22 am
Pauline Vaux and heer five-year-old son Peter are still coming to terms with the situation
One even contacted Pauline Vaux's sister to offer their condolences thinking he had fallen victim to an asthma attack.
The upsetting series of events was sparked when Pauline's former partner Grant Murray (32), of 35 Thirlestane, Bo'ness, appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court having failed to complete a community payback order imposed for supplying drugs.
In his defence, his lawyer stated that his young son had died a few weeks earlier after suffering an asthma attack.
The case was reported in last week's Journal and Gazette leading to the worried calls. The first Pauline (33) heard of it was when her sister got in touch. "Someone told her they were sorry to hear about her nephew," said the mum, whose five-year-old son Peter does suffer from asthma.
"I just burst into tears when I read the paper – I don't think I actually believed it until then. I was angry and just felt sick."
Murray had not responded to attempts to contact him as the newspaper went to press.
Pauline said she and Murray split up when she was pregnant and he had not had much contact with Peter since.
Grant Murray appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Thursday, March 17 because he had previously not been doing the unpaid work.
During his court appearance, solicitor Simon Hutchison told Sheriff Craig Caldwell Murray's "six-year-old son" had suffered a severe asthma attack and died a few weeks ago and that was the reason he had not been keeping up with his order.
Sheriff Caldwell said he understood the "predicament" Murray found himself in and continued his case for six weeks to allow him to make progress on his 125 hours of unpaid work.


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mmmm... Paris!
I am off to Paris for a week on holiday. (Are you green?) In my search for greatness I discovered this great website which I just have to share with you....
Paris by Mouth! Here you can find great foody reviews and the best part is you can search restaurants by price, areas, opening days, specialties etc!
Mouthwatering-ly good!
What a Strong Brand Does for a Small Busines
Great insights by Denise Lee Yohn
Paying attention to your brand is not something only large companies should be doing. Small business owners should also invest in it from the start to accelerate growth and make sustained success more likely.
By "brand," I don't mean your logo or a catchy tagline. Your brand is the unique bundle of attributes and values that define the product or service you deliver to customers.
That bundle can include tangible attributes like a superior technology or a fun customer experience, as well as intangible values like transparency or attention to detail.
Simply put, your brand is the unique way your company does business.
Here is how having a strong brand can be beneficial.
Stand out from the crowd; Because most small businesses don't have large marketing budgets, they rely on other ways to attract attention and customers. A strong brand helps potential customers notice and remember you. It clarifies the value you deliver and makes your differentiation more salient.
For example, Barry's Bootcamp, a 10-unit franchise, has made its brand synonymous with intense workouts and celebrities' bodies. This brand identity draws attention to the business and distinguishes it from the multitude of bootcamp programs available.
Establish trust with customers:These days, people are less willing to take risks with their purchases. They want to do business with companies that seem established and trustworthy. A strong brand bolsters perceptions of quality and reliability, which gives customers peace of mind. It gives you a reputation that helps you leverage new products or outlets.
The newfound popularity of food trucks attests to this. Many food trucks have crafted compelling brands to offset the "roach coach" stigma. They've won over skeptics and built loyal followings.
Focus your efforts: A strong brand can serve as a compass for making the many decisions a small business owner has to make. Branching out into a new technology or adding a new service may make sense when you see it through the lens of short-term growth. But when your brand is your decision-making filter, it helps you stay focused on developing a strong and sustainable core offering.
As a sole proprietor, I'm often asked to take on engagements that are outside my expertise. But my focus on my unique core services and speaking topics has helped me establish a specific position in my field of expertise.
Build critical business relationships: Small businesses are not just vying for customers' attention and affections. You need to build relationships with suppliers and distributors, the media, investors, local government and banks, among others. You have to stand out among the sea of proposals that inundate them and be clear about your value so they want to do business with you.
A strong brand can help you do just that, as the owners of Burger Lounge found. They've secured exclusive supplier relationships for the seven-unit, casual restaurant chain because they've built their brand on a commitment to grass-fed beef and have attracted like-minded vendors.
Source: Open Forum. Read the full article "What a Strong Brand Does for a Small Business".
Foodie trends for 2012
TASTE READERS' TOP FOOD TREND PREDICTIONS FOR 2012
mmmmmm, yum!
Going back to the old, classic way of cooking using recipes that are old, tried and tested, like the ones our Grans used to make - Leonie Bester
Homemade jams from garden-grown fruit -Janice Beddington and many others
Wild and exotic mushrooms - Theonilde de Klerk
Entertaining at home using produce from your own vegetable and herb garden - Celeste Brown
Madeleines - Adri Trollip
Tomato salads using different varieties of tomatoes - Kerryn Warren
Grass-fed beef is the new organic - Anya Klaassen
Rhubarb - Dihana Kloppers and Ruth Scheepers
Recipes using polenta, barley and legumes - Yvonne Klopper
Home molecular gastronomy kits available in supermarkets - Cecilia Wynne-Griffith
Dim sum - Anel van den Heever
More casual food, like tapas - Cathy Osmond
Pickling - Lindsaye Mc Gregor
Raw food - Lindsaye Mc Gregor and Vicky Barratt
Fabulous vegetarian - Almini Wilson
World's Most Outrageous Hotel Amenities
By Amanda Pressner
(I just love the creativity of some of these..!)
Now that ultra-plush bathrobes, high-thread-count linens and designer toiletries are de rigueur at upscale hotels, top properties are offering innovative and extravagant perks to ensure a distinctive experience.
Some, like the Ritz Carlton South Beach's tanning butler and Hotel Monaco's pet psychic, trend toward the whimsical.
Others are designed to enrich guests' connection to the locale, like the in-house art concierge at Le Royal Monceau, who will design a trip through the Parisian museums and galleries, or the genealogists on hand at Ireland's Lodge at Doonbeg to track visitors' family ancestry.
While some hotels charge a fee for these over-the-top services, many do not, adding it to the lavish perks and anticipated benefit of any stay at an extraordinary hotel, says Jonathan Frolich, general manager of Andaz 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
As part of his own property's commitment to connecting guests with New York culture, Frolich and his team commissioned street artists to graffiti the walls of the hotel and offered guests an opportunity to jump a multi-month wait list to get a tattoo created by world-famous artist Mister Cartoon, whose client list includes Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake.
"Years ago, the grandest hotels were bastions of culture, representing whatever was happening artistically in that city," says Frolich. "That commitment and connection has disappeared for a very long time -- we're trying to bring it back."
For those eager to experience this renaissance in luxe hotel services -- or simply get pampered in a creative, new way -- here's a menu of perks and amenities available around the world.
Fragrance Butler, Rosewood Hotels, North America and Saudi Arabia
For some adventurers, a new city is an occasion to try a new scent. Rosewood Hotels recently announced it would provide a dedicated fragrance butler in each of its North American and Saudi Arabian properties.
The butler arrives to guests' suites with a fragrance menu tailored to the hotel, with offerings like Chanel No. 5, Bulgari Black, Daisy Marc Jacobs and Chanel CoCo Mademoiselle for women and, for the gents, Tom Ford for Men, Bulgari Pour Homme and Hermes Terre d'Hermes. rosewoodhotels.com
Artist in Residence, Andaz 5th Avenue, New York City
While many hotels commission work inspired by their home city, the Andaz literally went to the streets to find the cult-status graffiti gurus and tattoo artists headlining its rotating artists-in-residence program.
This winter, guests sidestepped a multi-month wait list to get tattoos by Mister Cartoon, a world-renowned ink specialist, whose clients include Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Eminem, Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé.
This month, the Andaz welcomes Claudia "Claw Money" Gold, a graffiti artist and fashion designer, whose designs have been worn by stars like Rihanna and Nicki Minaj.
Gold will create a new graffiti tag for the doors to the hotel bar, as well as a limited-edition T-shirt, which will be available during her residency.newyork.5thavenue.andaz.hyatt.com
Tea Sommelier, The Lanesborough London
Apsleys at The Lanesborough takes its tea as seriously as most fine restaurants take their wine -- which is why the hotel decided to create the world's first tea sommelier.
Guests enjoying the property's award-winning afternoon tea service can confab with expert Karl Kessab (who has led the hotel to win the United Kingdom Tea Council's Award of Excellence three years running) on the characteristics and benefits of their selections, as well as various preparation techniques.
One not-to-be-missed brew he recommends is Rose of the Orient, an exotic antioxidant-rich green-tea blend flavored with jasmine, cornflower blossoms and rosebuds. lanesborough.com
Source to read the complete "World's Most Outrageous Hotel Amenities" article from CNN.
Redefining luxury for a mobile world
By Stacey Higginbotham
Rich people have phones, like apps and want to buy things using said phones. The less-than-groundbreaking results of a study from the Luxury Institute offer some facts and figures around affluent people who own smartphones (60 percent), use apps on them (73 percent) and who have or want to buy something (67 percent) using their handsets. But what's really worth pondering is the call by the Institute to create luxury mobile experiences via apps and in-app advertising to help drive commerce even when affluent shoppers aren't in the store.
"Consumers are becoming so much more mobile and we need to figure out how to translate that mobility into a humanistic experience," said Milton Pedraza, CEO of the Luxury Institute.
"Apps are becoming ubiquitous, so it's what we do with them that make the experience more extraordinary that will make the difference," he said. "How the app is being used by the consumer or to contact someone who represents the brand is now where the real opportunity lies."
There are many luxury buyers, should there be many luxury brand apps?
So what exactly defines luxury in a mobile setting? In the original web world, sites or luxury brands equated an "experience" with processor-hogging and time-consuming animations, movies and Flash-like experiences (see restaurant web sites), or they scorned the web for years (see Prada). So in bringing luxury to mobile devices and to popular mobile apps such as Words with Friends, Angry Birds or other popular games that the Luxury Institute discovered rich people also play, how do brands and developers indicate their class?
The Institute's survey respondents had an average net worth of $2.8 million, so I'm not in the demographic, but I do have some experience with luxury brands that might offer some clues for creating an experience that resonates with some shoppers. There is a woman at Nordstroms who picks clothes out for me when I call and tell her I need something (usually before a GigaOM event). That's luxury for me. Saving time. So perhaps a browser extension across PC and mobile that sent everything I looked at or liked to her would be useful.
But other luxury shoppers (those with more money and time) might have a different definition of luxury and different requirements. If we think of apps as so popular because they create a small individual experience then maybe luxury brands would do well to create apps for their different types of shoppers? Gateway apps, such as the engagement ring app Tiffany's created to guide people through the purchase of a ring helps get mobile users into the Tiffany fold. Meanwhile, another app could focus on serving established customers with reminders about a spouse's birthday (go diamonds!) or upcoming baby showers where Tiffany silver might make a lovely gift.
So what about ads?
A larger portion of the survey appeared to focus on the experience of online ads in the current apps that everyone plays. Aside from seeming surprised that wealthy people also play apps, the Institute noted that Nordstroms and Bergdorf Goodman were running ads inside Words with Friends. But for luxury brands, instead of a tacky banner app, could a luxury brand come up with something … well, more luxurious? This might help luxury shoppers choose mobile instead of the in-store experience.
Apple's iAd was supposed to be something similar to that, allowing a brand to pay big to create an "experience," but so far it hasn't been a resounding success. The cost to participate has dropped from a $1 million commitment to a $100,000 commitment, and Apple has made the revenue share on iAd larger, perhaps in hopes of enticing developers to use it. Although, what may be a surprise for Apple lovers, only 28 percent of luxury consumers own an iPhone, according to the survey. Twenty-two percent own an Android, 16 percent own a BlackBerry and 2 percent own another smartphone.
So will better in-app ads drive rich people into stores? Will better apps drive rich people to buy online? In the mobile age, luxury brands have the same problem as every other retailer pondering a mobile strategy. The difference seems to be that this time around luxury brands won't be as slow to adapt to the new commerce.
Related research and analysis from GigaOM Pro


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Der Flugplatz Namur-Suarlée ist ein regionaler Flugplatz der Allgemeinen Luftfahrt in Belgien. Er liegt acht Kilometer westlich von Namur und etwa 65 km südöstlich von Brüssel.

Geschichte
Der Flugplatz wurde am 26. Oktober 1944 vom 9. Engineering Command der United States Army Air Forces als Basis für leichte Aufklärungsflugzeuge errichtet. Als Advanced Landing Ground Y-47 klassifiziert, erhielt der Flugplatz eine rund tausend Meter lange Start- und Landebahn mit einer Oberfläche aus Sandblechen, um den Betrieb im Winter 1944/45 zu gewährleisten. US-amerikanische Militäreinheiten blieben bis zum November 1945 in Namur stationiert und übergaben vor ihrer Rückkehr in die Vereinigten Staaten das Gelände den örtlichen Behörden. Schließlich wurden die Bleche entfernt und eine Grasbahn für Leicht- und Segelflugzeuge hergerichtet. Im Jahr 2018 erhielt die Bahn 06L/24R eine Asphaltoberfläche.

Im September 2019 richtete Sonaca Aircraft eine Produktionsstätte für die Sonaca 200 am Flugplatz ein.

Weblinks

 Webpräsenz des Aérodrome de Namur (französisch)

Einzelnachweise

Namur-Suarlee
Namur-Suarlee
Bauwerk in Namur
Verkehrsbauwerk in der Provinz Namur
Erbaut in den 1940er Jahren

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An Outside View: Is Finland in line for a Fascist prime minister?
When Timo Soini left the chairmanship of the Finns Party, Jussi Halla-aho became the new leader. Halla-aho is one of the most ill-reputed characters in Finnish political life, as he has done more than anyone else to mainstream racism in our country.
One of the most disturbing things for me about our Finnish 'alt-right' is the way they poke fun at the very meaning of the word 'nationalism'.
Ilja Janitskin is a name that the people of Finland have heard a lot in the recent years – an ill-reputed name.
In the good old days, being a right-wing radical in Finland meant hating Russia, or the Soviet Union.


This pastel porcelain enamel milk jug with lid in style of the fifties is made from high quality porcelain enamel. It will create a beautiful colorful vintage style in your modern or cottage style kitchen. The milk jug is available in three pastel colours: pink, pastel blue and light green. It is safe and healthy to use as it is made of natural materials. It can be used for milk or as a food storage as it retains the taste of the ingredients. It can be also used as a beautiful vintage decoration in your kitchen or as a flower vase. It is easy to clean – scratch resistant.


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In the face of numerous challenges that organisations encounter they cannot survive independently of the industry in which they operate. Constant interaction with industry role players and the ability to adapt and align organisational strategies to changes within the industry are instrumental to improved profitability. This study aimed to better understand the impact that industry role players have on their profitability and competitiveness in a volatile environment. Such an appreciation will assist organisations to continuously adapt their strategies to industry variations. The airline industry was selected because of its volatility that has seen a decline in the profitability of airlines operating worldwide; and Air Zimbabwe in particular because of the extreme macro and micro environmental forces under which it operates. Zimbabwean aviation industry employees" in current employ at Air Zimbabwe, employed by foreign airlines, travel agents, ground handling agents and aviation regulators were interviewed. The impact on competitiveness and profitability of six major industry role players (competitor airlines, suppliers, buyers, substitute products, new entrants and regulatory authorities) in the airline industry was analysed. There was general consensus among respondents that industry role players strongly impact on both the profitability and competitiveness.
Citation: Muli, M.G.S. & Pellissier, R. (2014). "The impact of industry role players on the competitiveness and profitability of an entity in a volatile environment", African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure , 3(1): 1-7.


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(1178) Irmela – planetoida z pasa głównego asteroid okrążająca Słońce w ciągu 4 lat i 142 dni w średniej odległości 2,68 au. Została odkryta 13 marca 1931 roku w Landessternwarte Heidelberg-Königstuhl w Heidelbergu przez Maxa Wolfa. Nazwa planetoida pochodzi od Irmeli Ruski, żony Ernsta Ruski, niemieckiego fizyka, laureata Nagrody Nobla, w 1986 roku. Przed nadaniem nazwy planetoida nosiła oznaczenie tymczasowe (1178) 1931 EC.

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