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The Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) Is Dead
September 7, 2016 Geopolitics101	7 Comments
This is one of those incremental changes that we can celebrate on, but it doesn't mean that we can let our guards down already.
The enemy is very cunning and knows how and when to play dead only to rise at some opportune time in the future.
This has been the case of the banishment of the Jesuits in the mid-18th century. Look where in the pyramid they are now.
Mass actions against corporate tyranny should be decisive and perpetual. Even better, refuse all rigged political exercises, and legalized extortions.
Good News for the People of Europe: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) Is Dead. Negotiations have Failed.
The German Minister of Economy and Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Sigmar Gabriel, a few days ago has declared that the European Union should not submit to the demands of the United States, referring to the negotiations on the TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investments Partnership). He said the negotiations failed. By saying so, he joined French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, as well as French Secretary of State for External Trade, Mr. Matthias Fekl.
Negotiations started in 2013. After 14 'rounds' of talks dealing with 27 points, no agreement has been reached, none whatsoever, leading to the conclusion that the deal is dead. Even though Mme. Merkel defended the treaty with all her heart up to the end of July 2016, both Germany and France now request a definite end to the negotiations.
The collapse of the TTIP is one of the best news for Europe – and I mean the people of Europe – in recent times; an initiative of the two major players in the EU. This decision has several meanings:
1. European countries are gradually taking back their sovereignty from Brussels and decide for themselves what is good for them and for Europe;
2. With a failed TTIP Europe escapes, or avoids, being enslaved by US corporatism, financial institutions – and US legislation;
3. Europe may now continue making its proper policies on socioeconomy, environment, food safety, agriculture — and
4. Europe is now freer to pursue its own monetary policy. Under the grip of the TTIP, it would have been difficult, say impossible, to adopt a monetary policy outside of the Euro which many countries would like, openly or covertly – some without making a lot of noise for fear of being 'reprimanded' by Brussels.
The fact that authorities of both, France and Germany, stated in unison that the negotiations failed, is a sign that there is still a spirit of autonomy in Europe. What is called 'negotiations' were never really negotiations – a give and take between equal partners. It was from the beginning a one-way street, where the exceptional nation imposed its rules. There was no way of getting the slightest concession from them – not an iota.
No doubt Washington had no intention to share any of the benefits of this 'Free Trade Agreement' with Europe. The exceptional people wanted it all. For example, the term 'Appelation Contrôlée' for wine and cheese in France and other European countries, used to protect the farmers of a given region – would have disappeared. The US wanted everything to be open for the ever dictating 'market'. Nothing was to be clearly defined, as far as Europe was concerned. No transparence – just a vast base for cheating, consumers and nations.
TTIP talks were held in top secret, behind closed doors. Not even politicians, let alone the public at large which eventually would have had to bear the consequences of the deal, had access to the documents being 'negotiated'. – It showed the Machiavellian nature of empire at its best.
China knew very well why they were not even interested in participating in the TPP (Transpacific Partnership), a similar trade agreement with eleven Pacific nations and the US.
Let's recall the key point that would have meant disaster for Europe:
– A private corporate tribunal that would have had supremacy over sovereign government legislation. For example, the tribunal could have imposed 'sanctions' or fines on governments, whose legislation, say for health, environmental protection and other social reasons, would have reduced corporations' profit margins.
– Similar in the banking sector, monetary policy would have been firmly dictated by the FED, Wall Street (i.e. Goldman Sachs – see Greece and the head of the ECB, a former GS exec) and the European Central Bank. This for now is still the case, but with an unsustainable and unreformable EU and Euro, both are destined to disappear sooner or later. It is likely that many countries are already quietly and clandestinely arranging for "Plan B" – preparing exit strategies. Indeed, since BREXIT, there are numerous political movements to this effect under way – and this not only in the most devastatingly affected southern European countries, but also in northern Europe.
– Agriculture policy would have been dictated by Washington, especially with regard to GMOs and ag-subsidies. Monsanto and the like would have had free access to all of Europe, and none of the EU members could have passed legislation prohibiting genetically modified seeds.
– Standards for health and nutrition would have been imposed by Washington, i.e. by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Most of these standards are considerably weaker than European equivalents, potentially exposing European citizens to greater health risks than current EU standards foresee.
– Labor laws would have been weakened in according to US standards which foresee virtually no protection for workers. The Brussels imposed new labor law in France, dubbed as the 'El Khomri law', after the French Minister of Labor, Myriam El Khomri, would reduce significantly French labor rights, fought for and attained with decades of efforts – literally sweat and tears – by French workers and unions. The new French labor law, signed as a decree by PM Manuel Valls under a dubious special provision in the Constitution (instead of being passed through Parliament), was a precursor for things to come in the rest of Europe – had the TTIP gone forward. This controversial law is currently at the demand of more than 60 French Parliamentarians being reviewed by the French Conseil d'Etat (equivalent to other countries' Supreme Court) and may quite possibly be either canceled or sent to Parliament for a decision. Now that the TTIP is dead, it is possible that the law will be repealed.
The day the TTIP died was a great day for Europe. Although Europe is far from being out of the woods. Her own problems keep piling up, many of them also a direct or indirect consequence of empire.
To mention just a few –
immigration from US-NATO war-destroyed countries;
the never ending financial cum economic crisis;
the complete absence of solidarity among EU nations;
the lack of EU countries' sovereignty; the missing EU Constitution giving member countries a common perspective and political agenda;
the increasing ('false flag') terror attacks throughout Europe; – and not least NATO – which through its aggression towards Russia is increasingly becoming a risk of war – of WWIII – that would for the third time in 100 years devastate Europe.
This time the rest of the world would very likely not be spared. Many countries are conscious of this danger and would like to get out of NATO, but don't dare say so, because of fear from the boots of Washington.
Let's hope the death of the TTIP will bring a new breeze of fresh air and ideas into European sovereignty.
This article is in part based on an TV debate sponsored by PressTV, French Edition.
http://www.globalresearch.ca/good-news-for-the-people-of-europe-the-transatlantic-trade-and-investment-partnership-ttip-is-dead-negotiations-have-failed/5544425
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7 thoughts on "The Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) Is Dead"
Saheike1 says:
They will try it again and again under new names or parts of it
The German bank, Deutsche Bank has to pay the US Fed $5 billion today, they do not have it, but what has happened in the lead up to todays payment is that Deutsche Bank went bought a whole lot of very valuable bonds and stocks. It is without doubt that these bonds and stocks( the most valuable ones ) will be used to service that debt. This starts giving the States some increasing control over the European economy. By the way since the conclusion of both world wars Germany has been paying their so called ( penalty) compensation via the Bank of International Settlements to both the UK and USA.
homerbuford says:
The TTIP is gone forever. The wicked witch is dead.
Now we know how many holes it takes to fill the Alfred Hall.
KenG says:
I find it interesting that, while the EU is being told the US would dominate your economy, the US is being told the EU would dominate our economy as a result of the TTIP. Both ends played against each other. Neither of us want this. Hopefully it truly is dead. Now if the TTP will die…
Mary Carmel News says:
It is great news ! Obama is really trying to maneuver to push the TPP here before he leaves office . Congress has a gun to their heads .. Useless !
We will probably be attacked by the DC cabal with more than a trade agreement I am afraid . For all it is worth.. Remember who runs Eashington DC .. And never forget this . It is all of them . They Are no different than Vatican City or London banking district .. These three little countries within our countries , should have nothing do do with us anymore except to pack their things and get out. Curse the day that the Jesuits killed Lincoln and then they , along with the crown finally set up shop on this continent . Their BAR agents completely forbidden under our constitution for a reason.
DC was just the war room, vassal state of their military might to fight their wars. Now they are almost done prostituying DC out, European partners realizing that the globe itself is at risk .,, and Europr must save itself . This is good . A new age .
There are still 50 independent states , that might have to erect a fence around DC and treat them as a leper colony. It is time we say no to their fraud and deceit ,
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I am an enthusiastic and driven member of the profession who is eager to give back and actively engage with others in the field. With this goal in mind, I started the global Map of 3D Printers in Libraries (http://www.amandagoodman.com/3D). Reported uses so far include helping the public find a local 3D printer and/or makerspace and as evidence to encourage government financial support for libraries. This led to the founding of the LITA Maker Technology Interest Group. I am also a co-founder of LibUX (http://libux.co) whose goal is to make user experience (UX) education and knowledge more accessible with hands-on examples and through interviews with library UX experts. The Library and Information Science Syllabi site (https://lissyllabi.wordpress.com/) is to help educators develop their materials and encourage working professionals to continue their education on their own. I have taught five online courses and multiple webinars on technology & UX.
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Professor Julian Roberts is looking for 20 hours research and editing assistance for a peer-review journal article on prior convictions at sentencing.
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Previous experience of editing peer-review articles or scholarly chapters in criminal law/ criminal justice is essential.
Substantive knowledge of sentencing law and practice is desirable.
This post is open to current graduate research students in the Law and Criminology and the hours are in line with the restrictions on working hours for students.
Please send a short CV and cover letter explaining briefly how you meet the requirements to Julian.roberts@worc.ox.ac.uk by March 8th 2017.
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Heinrich Mathy (* 4. April 1883 in Mannheim; † 2. Oktober 1916 bei London) war ein deutscher Marineoffizier, zuletzt Kapitänleutnant und Luftschiffer. Mathy wurde als "kühnster und draufgängerischster aller Zeppelinkommandanten" bekannt.

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Mathy entschloss sich schon als Junge, eine Laufbahn bei der deutschen Marine einzuschlagen. Als außergewöhnlich begabter Kadett erhielt er früh das Kommando über sein eigenes Schiff und wurde für eine mögliche Rolle beim Marinestab ausgewählt. In den Jahren 1913/1914 an der Marine Akademie lernte er das Fliegen in einem der Luftschiffe der Marine.

Zu Beginn des Jahres 1915, wurde Mathy auf Wunsch von Peter Strasser (Führer der Marine-Luftschiffe) auf ein Luftschiff versetzt und führte seinen ersten Angriff auf England am 13. Januar durch, dieser musste jedoch wegen schlechten Wetters abgebrochen werden. Später flog er mehrere erfolgreiche Angriffe gegen England, in der Regel über dem Norden des Landes.

Innerhalb eines Jahres hatte Heinrich Mathy mehr Angriffe über England durchgeführt als jeder andere Kommandant. Allein bei einem Angriff auf London mit L13 (Typ P) am 8. September 1915 hatten seine Bomben 26 Menschen getötet und einen Sachschaden von einer halben Millionen Pfund verursacht. Einen weiteren schweren Angriff auf London flog er in der Nacht vom 13. auf den 14. Oktober.

Im Sommer 1916 erhielt Mathy das Kommando über das neue Luftschiff L31 (Typ R). In der Nacht vom 24./25. September 1916 griff Mathy mit einem Geschwader aus 12 Luftschiffen London an, was zu beträchtlichen Schäden führte. Bei diesem Angriff gingen L32 und L33 verloren. Das Luftschiff L33 wurde von Flak getroffen und musste notlanden, die gesamte Besatzung überlebte. L32 wurde von einem britischen Jagdflugzeug mit Brandmunition abgeschossen und stürzte brennend vom Himmel, es gab keine überlebenden. Mathy's L31 wurde bei der Landung nach dem Angriff beschädigt.

Da immer mehr Luftschiffe über England abgeschossen wurden, musste Mathy klar sein, dass die Tage des Luftschiffs als Angriffswaffe gezählt waren.

Er schrieb:

"Es ist nur eine Frage der Zeit, bis es uns genau so ergeht wie den Anderen. Wenn jemand behauptet, dass er nicht von den Schreckensvisionen brennender Luftschiffe verfolgt wird, dann ist er ein Angeber."

Mathys letzter Flug
In der Nacht vom 1. auf den 2. Oktober 1916 griff Mathy zusammen mit L30 wieder London an, dabei wurde Mathy's L31 durch 2nd Lt. W.J. Tempest, einem britischen Jagdflieger, in Brand geschossen. Das Luftschiff stürzte etwas außerhalb von Potters Bar, im Norden von London auf den Boden, es gab keine Überlebenden. Mathy's Körper wurde abseits des Wracks in einem Feld, halb im Boden eingesunken gefunden. Offensichtlich sprang er noch aus dem brennenden Luftschiff in die Tiefe. Einigen Berichten zufolge lebte er noch für ein paar Minuten.

Ursprünglich bei Potters Bar mit militärischen Ehren begraben, wurden die Leichen von Mathy und seiner Besatzung in den 60er Jahren nach Cannock Chase in Staffordshire überführt, wo ein neuer Friedhof für die Bestattung aller deutschen Soldaten der beiden Weltkriege, die auf britischem Boden starben, angelegt worden war. Er und seine Besatzung liegen nahe dem Eingang, zusammen mit den Kommandanten und Besatzungen anderer  Luftschiffe, die über England abgeschossen wurden, begraben.

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Mark Schwarz Retiring After 32 Years at ESPN
"He was versatile, and in many ways, set a very high standard for reporters at ESPN."
Will Dundon
ESPN Press Room
Monday (Jan. 31) will be Mark Schwarz's last day with ESPN. The network's longest-tenured reporter is retiring after 32 years on the job.
Schwarz's career with ESPN began in 1990 and he has covered just about everything in the wide world of sports.
Most recently, he has been seen doing the "SC Report" segment on the 6 p.m. ET edition of SportsCenter. Topics have included Novak Djokovic's bid to play in the Australian Open and the activism of Boston Celtics player Enes Freedom.
Schwarz seems to still be at the top of his game, so why call it a career now?
"I very much knew when I signed my last deal back in December of 2018 it would be my final deal," Schwarz told ESPN's Andy Hall. "And I have thoroughly enjoyed all 32 years that I've had.
"Using a sports cliché – I've put it all out on the field. I have plenty more to give, and I'm a young guy in good health, but there's a lot more in my life that I'm looking to do right now, and I just want to enjoy the freedom that retirement offers."
After 32 years, Mark Schwarz, @SportsCenter's longest-tenured reporter, retires Monday. Helluva run. Brought so much perspective to the biggest stories in sports. Thanks, Mark! https://t.co/4CFrAVjsCi via @espnfrontrow
— Chris LaPlaca (@espn_chris) January 28, 2022
Throughout his entire career, Schwarz has been one of the best reporters in sports media.
"Schwarz brought a sense of storytelling and hard news reporting," said Norby Williamson, ESPN Executive Vice President, Event and Studio Production & Executive Editor. "He was versatile, and in many ways, set a very high standard for reporters at ESPN."
In a profession that can include tough questions and awkward situations, Schwarz never backed down to get the story.
"One of the things that I think has characterized my run is that I have been a bit of an outlier in terms of my willingness to get the story even if it creates friction with players, organizations, media relations people," he said. "I'm not as worried about their feelings as getting the viewer the actual truth of what's going on."
In an era that seems to be run by social media, Schwarz has somehow avoided using Twitter and other digital outlets.
"I realize that most people are on Twitter because they're trying to extend their brand, and I feel that my brand kind of stood for itself," he said. "I didn't need to explain it. If you saw my work, you got it. Me being on Twitter doesn't really serve me at all."
After all these years, Schwarz rides into the sunset with nothing but good feelings towards his longtime company.
"It's just so great in a business like this where there's so much turmoil and so much turnover, to have been given the opportunity to put together this type of run with this company is extraordinary," he said. "And I'm grateful and honored to have done it."
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Can I Finance a Salvage Title Car?
You're walking through the back of your local used car lot looking for a new set of wheels when you see it: a beautiful car with an even prettier price tag. In fact, the price seems almost too-good-to-be-true. When you ask the dealer about the car, he extols its value and virtues -- and mentions that the price is so low because the car is a salvage title vehicle.
A salvage title car, for those of you who don't know, is one that has been in an accident or damaged in some other way, where the damage is so significant that the insurance company has written it off as not worth the cost of repair. The car's title is then "branded" as salvage and, in many cases, the vehicle is sent off to auto heaven (also known as the junkyard). Sometimes, however, salvage title vehicles are put up for sale to be purchased by car enthusiasts who buy them for the parts or who think they can fix them up for good, cheap transportation or to resell once they have been repaired.
The short answer is no. But the long answer is that most "salvage title cars" are not actually salvage title vehicles at all.
The term "salvage title car" is sometimes used to refer to a vehicle that has already been through the repair process and has come out the other end in acceptable running condition. Personally, I think it's more accurate to refer to that as a "rebuilt car," especially if the title name has been changed, but that's just me. The fact is, however, that when it comes to financing, there's a huge difference between a salvage title car and a rebuilt one. And the difference has everything to do with answering our question.
In the case of an honest-to-goodness salvage title vehicle, finding reasonable financing is going to be difficult, if not impossible. The truth is that most banks look at a salvage title as coming with very high risk -- And who can blame them? I mean, the vehicle was written off as a total loss by the insurance company for a reason, right? If one responsible company with a financial stake in the vehicle has already decided it is not worth investing in, chances are that another one will, too. When it comes to financing a salvaged car that has not been rebuilt, you may be out of luck with traditional lenders, though perhaps some of your relatives or friends may be willing to take a chance and loan you the needed funds.
But before you do so, you should carefully consider whether or not you're willing to shoulder the responsibilities. You will need to substantially repair the vehicle before you're allowed to take it on the road, and you'll also need to subject it to an inspection before it can be reclassified as a "rebuilt" car.
Finding a reasonable loan to buy a rebuilt vehicle is still going to be difficult, but it will probably be a lot easier than finding financing for a car with a salvage title, which is nearly impossible to do. The key is in proving to the lender that the car has been thoroughly rehabilitated and is in excellent (and safe) running condition. You can do this by hiring a competent, independent, certified mechanic to inspect the vehicle and write you a clean bill of health. Ask the owner first, though -- he has probably already done this himself.
In fact, it is likely the first thing he showed you when you came to look at the vehicle. Come to think of it, if he doesn't have one, you may want to consider turning around and getting out of there as quickly as possible: it's probably not worth the risk you're taking.
When it comes to banking, nothing beats a good relationship -- and a great credit score. Start by speaking with the lenders you currently have, or formerly had, an auto loan with (that is, of course, if you have a good track record with them). It is particularly helpful if you can deal face-to-face with an agent you know personally. If that doesn't work, a quick search online should bring up a number of second-tier (or third-tier) lenders who claim to finance salvage title cars. Whoever you find to write a loan, however, be prepared to pay a high-interest rate.
A salvage title vehicle is a risky investment for anyone, and you can be sure that any financial institution worth its weight will not be eager to encourage people to buy a salvage title vehicle by offering a low-interest rate.
In deciding whether to write a loan or not, lenders are going to assess their risk level. So it is to your advantage to bring with you everything you have that will help convince them that you are a low-risk borrower. The two most important pieces of evidence in your favor are going to be the above-mentioned mechanic's statement and your good credit rating. It wouldn't hurt to show evidence that you have a clean driving record as well.
You should probably also bring along a statement from your insurance carrier indicating that they are willing to insure the vehicle (I am, of course, referring here specifically to a rebuilt car. No insurer is going to write a policy on a salvage before it has been repaired). If you have been able to convince an insurer to write you a policy on the car, then you probably have a good chance that a lender will also be willing to write you a loan for it. And frankly, if you can't get an insurer to write you a policy, why would you buy that car in the first place?
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An online community is just that: a community. But Marjorie Anderson from Community by Association said its purpose also extends far beyond community members.
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Did you know there's an election coming up? Hard to miss if you've been online, watched TV, listened to the radio or used email in the past month. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3 across the United States. We're told it's the most important election in our lifetime.
Sounds like quite a responsibility with a lot to learn. There's no shortage of info out there. But it's important to look at everything critically. Make sure you're getting the most impartial info available.
Check out Titans Together for the Vote. This Detroit Mercy site provides a list of websites for resources on voting, such as voter registration, poll locations, candidate information, ballot proposals and sample ballots, some of which are listed here as well.
The State of Michigan Voter Information Center is a good place to find out if you're registered to vote. You can also find out where to go to vote and see the ballot that you'll be faced with in the booth.
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There's more, but this will get you started toward making you an informed citizen ready to enter the voting booth knowing what's going on and what you think about it all.
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Migraine is pain on one side of the head and can be overwhelming as it has no cause, defined signs and cure listed out. The most common options that people go for is taking medicines or two to get rid of this pain. One cannot focus and loses the strength and ability to do anything when this excruciating pain attacks. How beautiful will it be if some simple breathing techniques will help get rid of this pain.
Pranayama is the practice of controlled breathing and is the fourth limb of Ashtanga Yoga. Pranayamas are considered most effective and powerful to prevent and get rid of migraine. There are many breathing techniques which help in preventing and getting rid of migraine.
Many researchers have found out the frequency and intensity of the pain associated with migraine is reduced when pranayamas are practiced regularly, and not just the pain, pranayamas help in reducing the stress and anxiety which are the precursors of migraine. This treatment, pranayamas, for migraine is way better than the western/allopathic treatment where one must eat many chemicals for temporary relief and the side effects of these medicines are so many to be listed let alone the physical and psychological damage they do the body.
Sit in any comfortable meditation asana like Sukhasana, Padmasana or Siddha yoni asana.
Keep your head and spine straight.
Bring your hands to rest on the knees in either chin or jnana mudra.
Close the right nostril with the right thumb. Inhale slowly through the left nostril.
Keep inhaling as long as you can till you feel your lungs are filled with air.
Remove your thumb from your right nostril and use your middle finger to close your left nostril. When your finger is stable on the left nostril, exhale deeply from the right nostril.
Now, inhale deeply with the right nostril and remove thumb from right nostril and place the middle finger on left and exhale.
Repeat this process for 5 minutes.
And remain focused and concentrate on your breathing. This is most important while one is having a migraine as it helps in deviating the attention and also helps in reducing the stress and anxiety.
Keep your eyes closed while practicing Anulom vilom pranayama or alternate nostril breathing.
Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
Inhale slowly through the left nostril, inhale as long as you can till you feel your lungs are filled with air.
Remove your thumb from your right nostril and use your middle finger to close your left nostril. Now unlike mentioned above, hold your breath here for as long as you can. Holding the breath while practicing pranayama is called kumbhaka.
When you want to exhale after kumbhaka, place the middle finger on the left nostril and exhale deeply from the right nostril.
Make sure that you remain focused and concentrate on your breathing.
Keep your eyes closed the entire time while practicing Anulom vilom pranayama or alternate nostril breathing.
It helps in balancing the mind, increases the power of concentration, and induces physical and mental relaxation quickly. The thinking process becomes very clear and precise with regular practice of this asana.
Helps to cure mental problems like Depression, Anxiety, and Tension which are considered precursors for Migraine.
Nadi Sodhana pranayama or Alternate nostril breathing is most beneficial for breathing related problems like (Bronchitis, Asthma) etc.
People suffering from acute cardio vascular problems or blood pressure problems either high or low should avoid retention of breath or kumbhaka while practicing Nadi sodhana pranayama. They must practice the pranayama without kumbhaka.
It is important that your stomach is empty, and bowels are clean when you practice. And always keep a gap at least four to six hours between your yogasanas practice and meal.
Also, one must avoid practicing Nadi sodhana pranayama with kumbhaka or retention of breath when the temperature is too hot/warm as retention of breath can cause an increase the body temperature and should always be done in a cool climate.
Do not force the breath i.e. the inhalation or exhalation in any way and be careful not to speed up during exhalation when you feel shortage of breath. You should reduce the count whenever you feel discomfort or stop and lie down.
Do not over exert yourself while practicing this pose. Do not push yourself beyond the limits. Go only as far as your body allows.
When practiced optimally, Nadi sodhana pranayama has a calming effect on brain and heart, and it also helps in curing cardiovascular and nervous system disorders associated with stress.
Sit on the yoga mat in in a comfortable meditation asana. You can opt for Padmasana, Siddhayoni asana or Sukhasana/Easy pose.
Place the feet flat on the floor with the knees raised with the elbows resting on the knees.
While practicing the pranayama, the spinal cord should be erect, the head straight and the hands should be resting on the knees in chin or jnana mudra.
Close the eyes and relax. The whole body should be at ease. Stay in this pose for a few breaths.
While maintaining the posture, your teeth will remain slightly separated while the lips will be gently closed throughout the practice. Maintaining this allows the sound vibration produced while practicing Bhramari pranayama to be heard and felt more clearly in the brain.
Make sure that the jaws are relaxed while maintaining the posture.
Now, raise the arms sideways and bend the elbows and bring the hands to the ears.
Use the index or middle finger to plug both the ears.
Make sure that you plug your ears by pressing the flaps of your ears with the thumbs. Make sure that you do not insert your fingers inside your ear. Place the fingers on your head.
Close your eyes and concentrate on the eye center and keep inhaling and exhaling deeply.
Start inhaling deeply through the nose and exhale slowly and in a controlled manner while making a deep, long and steady humming sound.
The humming sound coming of throat should be smooth, and it should be produced during the entire time of exhalation.
Maintenance of proper breathing technique is essential while practicing pranayama as the right breathing makes a way to get rid of migraine.
Practice Bhramari pranayama for 15 minutes in day to prevent the occurrence or to treat migraine.
Bhramari pranayama helps in relieving stress, anxiety and cerebral tension which thereby helps in reducing the frequency and occurrence of migraine.
Regular practice of brahmari pranayama is also considered to relieve insomnia.
It speeds up the healing of body tissue and may be practiced by people suffering from acute and life-threatening disorders.
Bhramari pranayama helps in increasing concentration and memory of the practitioner.
It is also considered very beneficial for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
It is also considered very effective for post-delivery and menstrual migraines through higher serotonin release pre-menstruation.
Bhramari pranayama should never be practiced while lying down or in a supine position.
People suffering from severe ear infections should also not practice this pranayama until the infection subsides or after consulting the physician.
People with severe heart diseases must practice under the guidance of a trained yoga expert or they must practice without breath retention.
People suffering from epilepsy should not practice this pranayama.
People with extremely high blood pressure should not practice this pranayama or must be practiced under the guidance of a trained yoga expert after consultation with a physician.
Do not strain yourself when performing kumbhaka or breath retention, one or two seconds is enough for beginners. The duration of kumbhaka practice may be increased gradually with the practice.
Pregnant female are also advised to practice this pranayama under the guidance of an expert.
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Behavior of the topological susceptibility at finite T and μ and signs of restoration of chiral symmetries
M. C. Ruivo
P. Costa
C. A. de Sousa
QNP 2006
We investigate the possible restoration of chiral and axial symmetries across the phase transition at finite temperature and chemical potential, by analyzing the behavior of several physics quantities, such as the quark condensates and the topological susceptibility, the respective derivatives with respect to the chemical potential, and the masses of meson chiral partners. We discuss whether only chiral symmetry or both chiral and axial symmetries are restored and what the role of the strange quark is. The results are compared with recent lattice results.
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London has more than 2,000 years of history, from Roman times through to the present day. Much evidence exists of the eras the city has lived through, not least within its stunning architecture. Prominent buildings range from palaces and cathedrals to theatres and museums with plenty for history buffs to enjoy. Even better news is that many of these places cost absolutely nothing to enter, allowing anyone to see cultural masterpieces and admire architectural and scientific prowess for free.
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Despite its position at England's capital and a world centre for finance and commerce, there is still lots of room for nature to thrive in London. An estimated 8.4 million trees grow in the city, with 300,000 gardens and hectares upon hectares of publically accessible parkland. The Royal Parks comprise a collection of immaculately maintained parks situated across the capital, including Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James' Park and Richmond Park.
London is a very easy city to navigate and many areas are eminently walkable, especially on a beautiful day. The transport system, however, is one of the best in the world, founded in Victorian ties and feted internationally as a marvel of engineering. In fact, it is so well-regarded that it has become an iconic part of London in its own right. The London Underground or 'tube' has its own museum, while its red buses and black cabs are internationally-recognised symbols of the city. Black cab drivers are famous for their grasp of 'The Knowledge' – the memorising of 320 separate driving routes taking in 25,000 streets and 20,000 landmarks. Impressive!
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It's on until 1.30pm. Heaps of rides for the kids, plenty of food and of course Kens Cones with our delicious ice creams.
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The Nove Colli is a cycling granfondo that takes place in Romagna, with departure and arrival in Cesenatico, where we are located. It is one of the most prestigious events of its kind, among the oldest (since 1971) and the most famous in Italy (the maximum number of participants is set at around 12,000 cyclists).
The route, which involves the climbing of nine hills with a maximum gradient of 18% on the legendary Barbotto, is punctuated by a precious signage also for training and rides throughout the year. 210 km, with an elevation of 3840 m.
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Checkout coin canister campaign helps Partnership for a Healthier America with its mission of promoting healthier eating options and fitness initiatives.
Kwik Trip has raised more than $81,000 during its 2018 coin canister campaign to support Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)'s mission to leverage the power of the private sector to improve the food supply and increase physical activity.
Now in its fifth year, this campaign has raised more than $336,000 since 2014 to create healthier futures of our nation's children and young adults. Throughout the month of June, all 570 Kwik Trip locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa urged guests to support PHA's work with the placement of canisters at every checkout.
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Minetta Tavern opened in Greenwich Village in 1937, quickly becoming the local hangout for writers and poets including: Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, e.e. cummings, Dylan Thomas, and Joe Gould. Today Minetta lives on. Despite renovations in 2009, the look and feel of the original institution remains with a wood bar, tiled floors and a tin ceiling.


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Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Champion Linebacker Clay Matthews attended Agoura High School in Agoura Hills, California, where he played for the Chargers. Physically, Matthews was a late bloomer. His father was the team's defensive coordinator, but declined to start his son because he felt he was physically undersized. Matthews began developing physically in his senior season but only garnered interest from Division I FCS schools and local community colleges. Like his father and uncle, Matthews opted to attend the University of Southern California with hopes of becoming a walk-on for the Trojans football team. And walk on he did! While attending the University of Southern California, Matthews played under head coach Pete Carroll. Clay entered USC as an unheralded, walk-on student athlete and left as the Packers First Round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. And the rest, as they say, is history as Matthews has been selected for multiple Pro Bowls and All-Pro Awards. He was also selected the NFC Defensive Player of the Year in 2010, winning the Butkus Award in addition that season. Oh..and he's also has a Super Bowl Championship with the Pack, SB XLV. Part of our unsigned SGA Signature Series, this very cool 16x20 or 11x14 photograph of an airborne Clay in SB XLV (check out his flowing locks!) includes SGA Exclusive inset plate with laser-engraved facsimile Clay Matthews autograph along with "SB XLV CHAMP." Sports Gallery Quality Framed, this is a great piece of Sports Art that makes the perfect gift for any Cheesehead. GO PACK GO!


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An audience with Sir Alex Ferguson and a chance to see Lionel Messi and Barcelona in action await bidders with the return of a glittering global online charity fundraiser.
The Ultimate Charity Auction has been launched after once again attracting stellar prizes from the world of sport, celebrity and lifestyle.
The auction, which was first launched in 2012, has raised more than £980,000 for national and local charities.
This year, the three-week event will support the League Manager Association Charity – In The Game, and the GeeWizz charitable foundation, headed by veteran fundraiser and auction founder Gina Long MBE.
Star prizes include a meet and greet with legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson before watching the Red Devils in action, a chance to watch a Barcelona training session and the opportunity to star in the next instalment of the Football Manager computer game – the world's most popular football management game.
The auction, which runs until Wednesday 13th December, will this year support those battling mental health problems in football and, through GeeWizz, young people and families living with a disability or cancer.
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"We are now back for a sixth year in support of some great causes, knowing that the auction really does make such a big difference to people's lives."
The auction – which started life as the Sir Bobby's Online Auction in honour of the legendary England and Ipswich Town manager before extending its support to even more charities – has always had close links with the football world.
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Avail-TVN nabs $100 Million for global expansion
The global provider of advanced digital video service, Avail-TVN has raised $100 million of new investment from The Carlyle Group. The proceedings of the current round of investment will enable Avail-TVN to acquire UK-based On Demand Group; a provider of video on demand services to some of the biggest television brands outside of the U.S. Carlyle will join the existing Avail-TVN investors including Columbia Capital, Valhalla Partners, Novak Biddle and Pioneer Ventures. Stephens Inc. was an advisor to Avail-TVN on the transaction.
Avail-TVN will use the fund for international expansion and the development of new products and services for the company's global client base of content providers and multichannel video service providers. Merger of On Demand with Avail-TVN will bring together a diverse customer base, strong content relationships with leading entertainment and media companies around the globe, highly developed and proven workflow and delivery systems, the finance and scale to drive aggressive revenue growth. Tony Kelly, CEO at On Demand Group, will now report to Avail-TVN CEO, Ramu Potarazu, and serve as a member of the executive management team.
"Our strategy has been to invest in leading players across the digital media ecosystem and incorporate them into one company to build Avail-TVN into the largest provider of advanced digital video services worldwide. The Carlyle Group's investment supports that vision, and provides the capital and global network to build upon this foundation both domestically and internationally. With the integration of On Demand Group, we broaden our capabilities, extend our distribution and are able to further develop monetization opportunities for our customers in the rapidly-changing digital media space," says Ramu Potarazu, CEO, Avail-TVN.
The company is the largest global provider of digital video services. Working with both service providers and content owners, it is focused on providing its global customer base solutions that simplify content management and distribution, and enable the monetization of content.
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So this leads us to the question: should Christians kiss before marriage? The Bible says, "Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial." (1 Corinthians 6:12) The standards of the world may permit you to cross intimate boundaries with your partner, but as Christians, we should know better that this doesn't apply to what God has called us to be. Sexual intimacy is only permitted by God in married couples, no one else. Staying pure and holy before marriage is not a mere obedience, it's an act of worship.


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Dogern, Germany – With a turnover of EUR 184.0 million, the Sedus Stoll Group faced a total drop in turnover of -12.4% in the first year of the pandemic. Despite all the difficult circumstances, the 2020 business year ended with a solid profit of EUR 2.54 million.
In the 2020 financial year, which was characterised by a series of highs and lows, the incoming orders dropped particularly sharply in the months of March and April. However, with the development of special furniture for the home office and aerosol protection walls to retrofit existing office furnishings, Sedus rapidly and flexibly responded to the new market requirements and was thus able to easily cushion further losses.
Number of employees: The number of employees in the Sedus Stoll Group has remained nearly unchanged, with a total of 936.
Investments in all sectors: The investments of the Sedus Stoll Group in tangible and intangible assets came to a total of EUR 10.8 million in the 2020 financial year.
With the major 20-million euro "Futura 2" project, which was launched in March 2021, the Geseke site will become the focus of investment for the next two years. The new fully automated production facility will be ready for operation in autumn 2022. By the turn of the year 2021/2022, the production and storage halls, which have been expanded by 9,000 m², should be ready for operation.
With these future-oriented actions, the Sedus Board is sending out a strong positive signal and is confident that working and business life will return to normal, without expectation of any major surprises in the current year.
Outlook: To contain the current pandemic, the company has adopted and implemented complementary measures to protect its employees, with a focus on rapid and self-tests. Regular, comprehensive self-tests have been provided as a further measure since mid-April.
Despite all the uncertainties that the Corona situation can bring, the target for the current business year is clear in view. The company wants to build on its pre-pandemic success as soon as possible and achieve a similarly high level of results.
Furthermore, in the second half of the year the company will celebrate its 150th anniversary to the fullest extent that the circumstances will allow. The details of the celebrations will be defined by the future conditions.
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Did you know that there are some countries that don't have immediate access to ice cream? A shock, I know, but it's true. In fact, one of the world's largest nations, China, is in just such a dessert predicament. Ice cream isn't very common there, but one determined dairy farmer is on the path to showing China just how ice cream is made and enjoyed.
Mr. Wang had to look outside his own country to find a way that he could get all the education he needs to begin his own ice cream production operation. After making a few connections, he ended up in the heart of the United States' dairy producing region: Brookings, South Dakota, on the campus of South Dakota State University. The school has a Department of Dairy Science, just the kind of place that Mr. Wang needed.
In fact, a teacher agreed to teach a special, one-student, two-week course on how to make ice cream just for Mr. Wang. It was an intense, whirlwind tour of the farming, churning, and selling of ice cream that opened the Chinese businessman's eyes to how ice cream is made and marketed in the U.S. Of course, he'll need to adjust his approach to match China's unique business landscape, but he is now thoroughly prepared and excited about his coming adventure.
The teacher admits that it was a challenge to teach Mr. Wang, who does not speak English. Translators helped, but of course the flavor of ice cream is a language all its own!
Fortunately, you don't have to travel halfway around the world to discover how to make ice cream. All you have to do is buy an ice cream maker and visit our website to find out how it's done. You might not be starting with your very own dairy farm, like Mr. Wang is, but if you're fortunate enough to know a dairy farmer personally, you might be able to make the freshest ice cream you've ever had.
Will ice cream catch on in China? If it does, two things are for sure: First, some dairy farmers will make a lot of money. Second, South Dakota State University will be able to claim an important role in introducing ice cream to one of the largest new customer bases in the world! And it's likely that it will catch on; according to Mr. Wang, the next generation of Chinese is quickly becoming hooked on dairy products. What's a better dairy product than ice cream?


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Witsies top 'Young South Africans' list
by Nqobile Dludla | Aug 8, 2014
CHANGING MIND-SETS: Tshidiso Ramogale believes change occurs when one changes his mind-set. At 21, he continues to live by what he preaches. Photo: Nqobile Dludla
Two Witsies have found themselves on the pages of one of South Africa's most anticipated publications of the year. Tshidiso Ramogale and Zareef Minty have been named as two of the top 200 young South African's in the Mail & Guardian's Young South Africans 2014 list.
Ramogale was nominated in the civil society category while Minty in the politics and government category. At just 21, fourth-year LLB student Ramogale refused to let his childhood challenges hold him back from success.
Ramogale was 15 when he "felt like it's over" following his father's disappearance, his mother losing her job and their home being unlawfully sold in execution. His experience led him, at 19, to start a non-profit organisation called Change SA that "uses entrepreneurship as a trajectory for change".
"I usually speak to schools about where I started out, this is my experience. I often say: 'I was exactly where you are right now and I was able to work slowly out of it and why can't you?'," said Ramogale.
When Ramogale is not giving motivational talks, he is representing informal traders and others in need in court, in relation to socio-economic issues.
"What motivates me is my mother, undoubtedly. I always say I'm lucky to have a mother who has always been supportive," said Ramogale.
There is no secret really to his success, he says but adds that, "the best way to start, is by starting somewhere."
Like Ramogale, third-year LLB Zareef Minty has "always been someone who believes in change".
The 20-year-old Patriotic Alliance national youth president, who is also the Wits Black Lawyers Association chairperson, said his aim is to "encourage leadership", not only in schools but also in communities everywhere.
"I want to encourage people that they can be the best at what they do. As young people we always have this mind-set that we go to university and once we're done we sit down and think 'okay, what are we going to do with our lives?' We need to get rid of that mind-set," said Minty.
Minty has also established the 'Zareef Minty Build a School Foundation', through which he aims to create an education link between state and the private sector.
"The best part for me is sitting one day and receiving an email or message from someone saying 'you know what, because you did this, I'm also inspired to do the same. That's what I want," said Minty.


On behalf of Taylor Lee & Associates LLC posted in Employment Immigration on Thursday, October 19, 2017.
You've always wanted to work in the United States, but you aren't sure how to do so. You don't have family there, and you're not sure you can become a resident. You think the process is complicated, and you're right. There are many aspects to getting your work permit, but with the right documentation and support, it's possible for almost anyone to come to the United States to work legally.
If you want to work in the United States, you need to be approved to do so. You need to seek an Employment Authorization Document, also known as a work permit, a Permanent Resident Card, also known as a Green Card or an employment-related visa. It's a good idea to try to find a business that will sponsor you to come to the United States on an employment-related visa if you cannot seek a work permit or Green Card in your situation. For example, if you work at a bank as a manager, you could ask to transfer to a branch of your organization in the United States in your same role. That way, you'll have a sponsor to help your cause.
Each of the above methods for obtaining legal working status in the United States has its own requirements. If you meet those requirements, then you'll be approved to work in the United States. The approval documents will state how long you can live and work in the United States. Remember, violating any terms of the above agreements can result in your deportation or a denial of your reentry in the future. Our website has more information about what to do if you're looking to work in the United States.
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namespace Lolautruche\EzCoreExtraBundle\DependencyInjection;

use Ibexa\Bundle\Core\DependencyInjection\Configuration\SiteAccessAware\ConfigurationProcessor;
use Lolautruche\EzCoreExtraBundle\View\ViewParameterProviderInterface;
use Symfony\Component\DependencyInjection\ContainerBuilder;
use Symfony\Component\Config\FileLocator;
use Symfony\Component\HttpKernel\DependencyInjection\Extension;
use Symfony\Component\DependencyInjection\Loader;

class EzCoreExtraExtension extends Extension
{
    public function load(array $configs, ContainerBuilder $container)
    {
        $loader = new Loader\YamlFileLoader($container, new FileLocator(__DIR__.'/../Resources/config'));
        $loader->load('services.yml');
        $loader->load('default_settings.yml');

        $configuration = $this->getConfiguration($configs, $container);
        $config = $this->processConfiguration($configuration, $configs);
        $processor = new ConfigurationProcessor($container, 'ez_core_extra');

        $this->configureDesigns($config, $processor, $container);

        if (method_exists($container, 'registerForAutoconfiguration')) {
            $container->registerForAutoconfiguration(ViewParameterProviderInterface::class)
                ->addTag('ez_core_extra.view_parameter_provider');
        }
    }

    private function configureDesigns(array $config, ConfigurationProcessor $processor, ContainerBuilder $container)
    {
        $processor->mapConfigArray('twig_globals', $config);
    }
}


SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY v. UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS et al.
Petitioner, a consortium of suburban Chicago municipalities, selected as a solid waste disposal site an abandoned sand and gravel pit with excavation trenches that had evolved into permanent and seasonal ponds. Because the operation called for filling in some of the ponds, petitioner contacted federal respondents, including the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), to determine if a landfill permit was required under � 404(a) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), which authorizes the Corps to issue permits allowing the discharge of dredged or fill material into "navigable waters." The CWA defines "navigable waters" as "the waters of the United States," 33 U. S. C. � 1362(7), and the Corps' regulations define such waters to include intrastate waters, "the use, degradation or destruction of which could affect interstate or foreign commerce," 33 CFR � 328.3(a)(3). In 1986, the Corps attempted to clarify its jurisdiction, stating, in what has been dubbed the "Migratory Bird Rule," that � 404(a) extends to intrastate waters that, inter alia, provide habitat for migratory birds. 51 Fed. Reg. 41217. Asserting jurisdiction over the instant site pursuant to that Rule, the Corps refused to issue a � 404(a) permit. When petitioner challenged the Corps' jurisdiction and the merits of the permit denial, the District Court granted respondents summary judgment on the jurisdictional issue. The Seventh Circuit held that Congress has authority under the Commerce Clause to regulate intrastate waters and that the Migratory Bird Rule is a reasonable interpretation of the CWA.
Held: Title 33 CFR � 328.3(a)(3), as clarified and applied to petitioner's site pursuant to the Migratory Bird Rule, exceeds the authority granted to respondents under � 404(a) of the CWA. Pp. 166-174.


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Q: PHP convert array into JSON I have an array that looks like this
Array
(
    [0] => Array
        (
            [string] => something
            [name] => test
            [int] => 1
        )
    [1] => Array
        (
            [string] => another
            [name] => test2
            [int] => 43
        )
)

Which i want to convert to a specific JSON layout looking like this
[
    {
        "string": "something",
        "name": "test",
        "int": "1"
    },
    {
        "string": "another",
        "name": "test2",
        "int": "43"
    }
]

The problem is that, when i use the built in PHP function json_encode my output does not look the way i want but instead look like this
{"0":{"string":"something","name":"test","int":1},"1":{"string":"another","name":"test2","int":43}}

Basicly is there a way to remove the indexes from the conversion ?

A: Please try this snippet code :
$data = [];
$data[0] = array(
    "string" => "something",
    "name" => "test",
    "int" => 1
);
$data[1] = array(
    "string" => "another",
    "name" => "test2",
    "int" => 43
);

echo json_encode($data);

Output :
[{"string":"something","name":"test","int":1},{"string":"another","name":"test2","int":43}]

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Football | March 11, 2016
Tuchel thrilled with Dortmund performance
Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel was ecstatic after his side hammered Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 clash on Thursday.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring for Dortmund in the 30th minute before Marco Reus grabbed a second-half brace.
The Bundesliga club are now on the verge of reaching the quarter-finals, but Tuchel has urged his side not to let their guard down when they travel to White Hart Lane for the second leg next Thursday.
"We played confident and we managed to keep the space very tight," Tuchel told BT Sport. "We attacked Tottenham very early and did not allow them to come into our half. There was a lot of speed in the game in the first half and in the second half we were able to move up higher and dominate completely.
"I am very happy with the performance – it is a very hard-working team I have. We adapt to the strength of the opponent. We had to suffer and we made Tottenham suffer and I am very happy with the domination of the performance.
"I am almost sure we will need it all again at Tottenham. It will be a tight game again."
Dortmund will look to maintain their momentum when they take on Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Dortmund currently sit in second place on the league standings, while Mainz are in fifth.
Home Football UEFA Europa League Tuchel thrilled with Dortmund performance


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Home / Parking Matters Blog / Driverless? Or Dress-Up?
A seemingly driverless van caught the rapt attention of much of Washington, D.C. a few weeks ago. But in the end, a guy disguised as the van's seat was actually driving it, and it was all about the attention (in a good way…sort of).
The guy playing dress-up as a car seat was part of a Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study designed to see how people would react to a driverless vehicle among them on the road. The institute isn't saying much about the experiment yet but has promised to release its results when they're ready. In the meantime, he spent quite a bit of time being followed by TV crews and there's a bit of speculation about the legality of the whole thing. You can read more about it here.


Orchestra Partners, the developers behind successful Birmingham projects like Founders Station and community watering hole The Woolworth, have begun pre-sales for their newest mixed-use redevelopment—Mercantile on Morris.
You might recognize the Mercantile on Morris space on the 2200 block of Morris Avenue. It was most recently the former location of Matthews Bar and Grill, one of the first bars to re-establish a nightlife spot along 1st Ave North in the 2000s.
The mixed-use space, which has been under renovation since early 2018, will feature 47 residential condos and 13,000 square feet of commercial space. Residential units range from 271 square foot micros starting at $99k to 2 bedroom condos starting in the low $300s. Fair prices for those high ceilings, luxury finishes in the heart of Birmingham!
According to Orchestra Partners co-founder and Principal John Boone, the plan for Mercantile on Morris was to provide smaller, but very affordable living options in the booming center city area.
Buyers are already jumping on these condos. As of February 24, every single one of the $99k micro-units were under contract. Personally, I'm pretty bummed about this. I was peepin' one of the micro condos to purchase and use as an AirBnb. So much for springing myself to entrepreneurial greatness this year.
Mercantile on Morris: Airbnb opportunity?
Unlike most condos in Birmingham's downtown area, the condominium association of Mercantile on Morris will allow owners to do something special— host short-term rentals like Airbnb and VBRO inside their space. Meaning you could make a little extra cash on the side.
Mercantile on Morris' centralized location would make a perfect spot for an Airbnb. More specifically, a hot spot for visitors looking for nearby lodging options close to several of downtown's venues. With all the growth and redevelopment in the area, this trend will most likely continue for a long time. Interested in opening an AirBnb? Here's Bham Now's guide to starting an Airbnb rental in Birmingham.
Orchestra Partners also plans to lease the 13,000 square feet of retail space to a mix of tenants ranging from retail and restaurants to fitness and health stores. The retail space will join the wave of other businesses setting up shop on Morris Avenue in the past few years. Another plus for residents at Mercantile on Morris—everything you could ever need is just an elevator ride away.
It's time to jump on this fabulous entrepreneurial and home-buying opportunity. If you're interested in learning more about residential condos at Mercantile on Morris, contact info@mercantileonmorris or visit the Mercantile on Morris website.


WooThemes, the parent company or developer that mooted the idea of WooCommerce, hired designers James Koster and Mike Jolley who developed the ecommerce plug-in. The plug-in became a phenomenon over night and in 3 years there were nearly half a million websites using the plug-in, which provided it a market share of simply short of 20% of all ecommerce sites. By the end of 2015, WooCommerce had been actively set up by millions of users and it was powering around 30% of the ecommerce market. While WooCommerce has actually stayed among the complimentary themes and plug-ins of WooThemes, there are countless extensions and add-ons, a lot of which are premium and for this reason need to be paid for.
WooThemes was founded by Adriaan Pienaar, likewise known as Adii Rockstar. Adriaan Pienaar is a designer, designer and business owner. He concentrates on establishing themes for WordPress using CSS and PHP. WooThemes offers high quality themes for WordPress. There is a wide variety of products in the inventory of WooThemes. You can get some WooThemes totally free. There is a lots of WooThemes plug-ins. The most popular WooThemes free download is definitely WooCommerce but there is much more than WordPress WooCommerce themes. WooThemes Canvas and WooThemes MyStile are quite popular in their own specific niches. WooThemes specializes in themes throughout categories of websites, consisting of portfolio websites and publications, organisation sites, personal sites and gallery designs among others.
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An awkward cold relationship on Tuesday, was displayed openly between the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris in Abuja during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, with the former refusing to accept handshake extended to him by the police boss.
Both were at the event held at the National Archade, Abuja, to mark the climax of the activities of the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.
The police chief, who was standing near the mounted podium at the event, had saluted the Senate President, preparatory to a handshake as has been the practice, but instead of walking towards Idris to accept the handshake from him, the Senate President steadily looked at him and walked away to shake the service chiefs who were standing together with the IGP.
But the case was different with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, who had arrived at the occasion not only in company of the Senate President, but also took walked to the podium to take salutes at the same time.


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Q: Simulation of Real Network with the help of User Mode Linux or Virtual Machines/Switch I am a beginner in User Mode Linux Area, and recently started working on it, by reading material available in Internet e.g; http://user-mode-linux.sourceforge.net/source.html.
My Objective :
Currently I am performing some tests, On  which I am using direct hardwares : e.g;
APs[Access Points]- Configured with different types of NAT [ Full Cone, Port Restricted,Symmetric etc] and Desktop's
Rather using such all hardwares Computers ,Desktops etc, I think I may use something like User Mode Linux which all together light-weight Linux's Virtual Instances, On that I can simulate my task e.g; Virtual Switch, Virtual light-weight Instances
I tried a lot by using several  Virtual Machines (VMWare) on same machine to Simulate different networks , and networks supposed to be connected Virtual Switch (didn'y find any).
All together -
[1]. Is there any one who has such past experience , Where you have simulated real network with the help of either Virtual Machines(UML or Virtual Box or VMWARE) and Virtual Switch (I don't know any).
[2]. If yes, Is it require too much effort ? means do you feel configurations are not much complex ?

A: There is such a product.
It is called GNS3 VirtualBox Edition:
http://forum.gns3.net/topic3262.html

A: I've used vde to simulate a network in the past. It's great and lets you setup things like virtual switches (http://wiki.virtualsquare.org/wiki/index.php/VDE). What I simulated were 5 virtual machines (using qemu) connceted to a virtual switch (using vde).
I'm not sure what the state of affairs is with virtualization products, but somethign like VMWare might also allow you to create a virtual network but I doubt it would be as flexible as VDE.

A: User Mode Linux is like very old, I would suggest using VDE as suggest by sashang, but simulating networks can he helpful.... However it's purely simulation, real devices in the real world can behave differently and vice verse....

A: There are a number of open-source network simulators, which help automate the process of creating virtual machines and connecting them together, that you might find useful. I created a list of these tools, along with some tutorials, and posted it at: http://www.brianlinkletter.com/open-source-network-simulators.


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roundnews24EntertainmentWizkid doesn't deserve an award this year -...
Wizkid doesn't deserve an award this year – Zataarra
Social media influencer Zataarra has disclosed her opinions that Starboy Entertainment boss Wizkid Ayo Balogun isn't entitled to any award for the year 2020 for underperforming.
Sharing her thoughts on her twitter page, Zataarra argued that the Nigerian most celebrated international act failed to deliver despite raising the expectations of music lovers with all his hype. She described Wizkid's Made In Lagos Album as an incompetent project which according to her is made up of same lyrics with just different sounds.
"Wizkid does not deserve any award this year, after all the hype he dropped a wack album with same lyrics different sound. They should just give him a silver medal for his YouTube live."
Wizkid released his much anticipated album titled "Made In Lagos" on 30th October 2020. Within one week of release, Made in Lagos broke several African streaming records.
It became the first African album to debut on the Spotify Global Album chart, and within the top ten at that. The album surpassed 100 million streams across five platforms nine days after release, a huge milestone for an Afrobeats artist.
It debuted at no. 15 on the UK Albums Chart with over 4,100 album-equivalent units and no. 80 on the US Billboard 200 with over 10,000 album-equivalent units. Ginger became the only charting single off the album in the first week of release, peaking at no. 67 on the UK Singles Chart.
Wizkid has been nominated for Best African Act in MOBO Awards. Also gained a Grammy nomination in Best Music Video category with his Brown skin girl collaboration with Beyonce. Wizkid also received Six Headies nominations for Best pop single, Song of the year, Best Music Video, Best Collabo, Artiste of the year and Headies viewers choice.
So far "Made in Lagos" hasn't gotten any nominations so far.
HeadiesAwards
MadeInLagos
MOBOAwards
Actress Eniola Badmus dismisses rumors that she's in bad terms with colleague, Funke Akindele
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has taken to her Instagram page to dismiss rumors she's in bad terms with her colleague and friend,...
Angelina Jolie's son Maddox testified against dad Brad Pitt in Their Custody Case
BAFTA Awards: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Emerges As Big Winner on Opening Night, Check Full List of Winners Here
Regina Askia gifts daughter a car for her birthday
Will Smith resigns from the Academy in the wake of his assault on Chris Rock


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require 'ebay_trader'

require 'redis'

EbayTrader.configure do |config|
  config.environment = :production
  config.ebay_site_id = 3 # ebay.co.uk
  config.ebay_api_version = 941
  config.ssl_verify = false

  config.dev_id  = ENV['EBAY_API_DEV_ID']
  config.app_id  = ENV['EBAY_API_APP_ID']
  config.cert_id = ENV['EBAY_API_CERT_ID']

  config.map_auth_token(ENV['EBAY_API_USERNAME_AR'], ENV['EBAY_API_AUTH_TOKEN_AR'])
  config.map_auth_token(ENV['EBAY_API_USERNAME_TT'], ENV['EBAY_API_AUTH_TOKEN_TT'])

  # Sandbox test user 1
  config.map_auth_token(ENV['EBAY_API_USERNAME_T1'], ENV['EBAY_API_AUTH_TOKEN_T1'])

  # Log the call in a Redis DB counter variable.
  config.counter = lambda {
    begin
      redis = Redis.new(host: 'localhost')
      key = "ebay_trader:production:call_count:#{Time.now.utc.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')}"
      redis.incr(key)
    rescue SocketError
      console 'Failed to increment Redis call counter!', :red
    end
  }
end

require 'optparse' # OptionParser is a class for command-line option analysis
require 'optparse/time'
require 'ostruct'  # An OpenStruct is a data structure, similar to a Hash

# http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1489183/colorized-ruby-output
class String
  def black;          "\033[30m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def red;            "\033[31m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def green;          "\033[32m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def brown;          "\033[33m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def blue;           "\033[34m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def magenta;        "\033[35m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def cyan;           "\033[36m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def gray;           "\033[37m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def bg_black;       "\033[40m#{self}\0330m"  end
  def bg_red;         "\033[41m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def bg_green;       "\033[42m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def bg_brown;       "\033[43m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def bg_blue;        "\033[44m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def bg_magenta;     "\033[45m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def bg_cyan;        "\033[46m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def bg_gray;        "\033[47m#{self}\033[0m" end
  def bold;           "\033[1m#{self}\033[22m" end
  def reverse_color;  "\033[7m#{self}\033[27m" end
end

module ExecutableHelper

  # Get a generic auth_token that can be used with user independent
  # calls, such as GetCategories.
  #
  # @return [String] the authentication token for a valid eBay user.
  #
  def generic_auth_token
    username = ENV['EBAY_API_USERNAME_TT']
    EbayTrader.configuration.auth_token_for(username)
  end

  #
  # Get an OpenStruct (similar to a hash) used to store command line options.
  # @return [OpenStruct] of options
  #
  def options
    unless defined? @command_line_options
      @command_line_options = OpenStruct.new
      #@command_line_options.ebay_site_id = DEFAULT_EBAY_SITE_ID
    end
    @command_line_options
  end

  #
  # Render the given string to the console in the specified colour.
  # @param string [String] the string to be displayed on the console
  # @param color [Symbol] :red, :green or :brown
  # @param line_end [String] the line end terminator.
  # @return [nil] nothing is returned.
  #
  def console(string, color = nil, line_end = "\n")
    if String.public_method_defined?(:red)
      case color
        when :red then
          print string.red
        when :green then
          print string.green
        when :brown then
          print string.brown
        else
          print string
      end
    else
      print string
    end
    print line_end
    nil
  end
end