Has it ever happened that you meet somebody and feel it is something really special, as if it there is much more than a coincidence? Many people feel so. Why such things happen? Is there some higher force that decides when we would meet the person of our life?
Perhaps answers to such questions are hidden in our birth charts, also known as individual horoscopes.
Some people think there is no such thing as astrological matching between two people and they try to explain everything in a rational manner, including romantic relationships. However, there are those who truly believe love is something you can never explain by logic and reason.
Astrology claims planets and stars actually affect our lives to that degree that we meet certain people for certain astrological, we daresay 'higher' reasons.
Everything is written in the stars above, astrologers claim. Well, astronomy and astrology were once the same and many notable astronomers of the day were astrologers, at the same time. While astronomy is qualified as an exact science, astrology remains a bit of mystery.
However, it could give us many interesting answers and guidelines.
Most of us, non-experts in matters of heavenly bodies influence over our lives, are interested in natal astrology, which is a branch of astrology that deals with individual people's lifelines and can tell about an individual's destiny.
It uses birth charts, which are essentially schemes of sky at the time of someone's birth. Birth chart is what you know as a horoscope.
Individual horoscope represents exact positions of planets and stars at the time you were born. It shows zodiac constellations, astrological houses and all other elements important to an astrologer.
By analyzing such a diagram, he or she could tell you more about your life and future. It is very important to emphasize that birth chart will not give you exact answers.
It offers you possibilities to shape up your life the best way you can. For example, it could tell you that you are about to meet someone important in your near future. You could try to recognize that one and see where it leads.
It could also tell you you are about to fall in love, but it will not tell you with whom exactly or so. Therefore, personal horoscope could be used as a precious guidebook.
Speaking about love life and astrological predictions, many people turn to astrology, anxious to know if someone they are in love with is the right one. Horoscopes could tell you if the two of you are a good match.
An astrologer could interpret both of horoscopes and tell are planets in your favor or not. Of course, it should not discourage you from your feelings.
Before you get your birth charts compared and analyzed you could find out if your zodiac signs are in good relations. Compatibility of zodiac signs is one of the most interesting parts of astrology. It is a basic guideline for understanding people's relations in real life, since there are no ideal representatives in reality.
However, it is inspiring, interesting and possibly very helpful to know.
If you are interested into what kind of a relationship could develop between Aquarius man and Pisces woman, stay with us. They are our lovely zodiac couple for today. While there are no 'perfect' Aquarius or Pisces people in reality, but all of us carry certain traits of our zodiac signs, combined with other aspects, basics remain.
Astrological compatibility of Aquarius man and Pisces woman could give us a good idea on how this connection could look like.
Aquarius man is the fist we would talk about more. He is inventive, daring, creative and honest personality. Aquarius man values his freedoms and his talents, but has great understanding and appreciation for other people.
He is emotional and he does not try to hide his true feelings, even if it could make him appear fragile and weak in eyes of others. Actually, his ability freely to show his emotions makes him a person of great inner strength and self-respect. Aquarius man is often described as exactly the opposite; many would say he pretends a lot and plays games.
He does so, but the truth is, his feelings are real. Aquarius man loves to be surrounded by people. There are two types of Aquarius men, the open one and the shy one. Both of them enjoy company; it matters only which one would openly share his ideas and which one needs some time to do so.
Regardless of the 'type', Aquarius men are all creative, inventive and talented for arts.
They love to be successful, but that is not the main purpose of an Aquarius man's life. He needs to see the world, to explore it and to feel it to the fullest. Some would say Aquarius man is the gentlest of all zodiac men and that is, indeed, true.
That does not mean he is fragile or weak, but warm hearted, caring and understanding.
Aquarius man does not lose temper easily and he is a pacifist by nature. He is optimistic and positive minded. Aquarius man would never stop believing this world is a wonderful place.
Aquarius man is a likeably personality others love to have around. However, his eccentric comments could shock people. His mind is completely unconventional and he is always open to new daring ideas.
He is not particularly into risks, but intellectual controversies. Many people have confronting opinions on Aquarius man, in terms of devotion and love. He is definitely a passionate and caring lover. However, his nature could appear mutable.
Aquarius men are usually restless in younger age, but they would like to settle down and have a long relationship that leads to something bigger.
However, a relationship with an Aquarius would be all but traditional. You can expect a lot of excitement and adventure with charismatic Aquarius. Even the way he might approach to a woman could be something astounding. Aquarius loves to be unique and original.
He is romantic and passionate, so he would definitely flirt and show amazing gestures of love and affection. His ideal woman is a courageous, intellectual lady who can understand his nature and who would share his goals in life, which are typically unconventional.
Pisces woman is one of the most flexible and changeable characters in zodiac. Her dual nature makes her unpredictable and difficult to understand. Pisces women are spiritual, interested in things out of this word, intellectually and emotionally and mentally very deep. They are some of the most mysterious zodiac representatives, as well.
Pisces are dreamy, imaginative and highly intuitive. They have amazing insight into everything around them. She seeks for deeper meanings in everything. Pisces are known to get lost in their thoughts, dreams and fantasies.
They dwell somewhere between reality and imagination and it is as good as it is bad for them.
Other people find them intriguing, mystique and enigmatically attractive. Pisces woman is calm, patient, peaceful and very emotional. She is incredibly adjustable. Pisces woman is capable of recognizing potentials in things other people would never imagine there are. She can get something out of every situation and she could be really successful in life.
Pisces woman usually opt for a profession in which her creativity and imagination could be channeled. She is one of less materially oriented signs. Spiritual and intellectual self-development is much more important than financial success.
She is neither the strongest nor the weakest of zodiac woman. She is aware of her flaws and of her qualities.
Although she appears benevolent and peaceful, do not push her over her limits, even when it seems there is none. Pisces woman is capable of understanding others and she is a type of friend you can always turn to for comfort and advice.
However, sometimes she get so lost in her thoughts that she barely notices anyone around.
Pisces woman is kind, selfless and gentle. She is generous and easygoing. She could be a great friend and a devoted lover. She is friendly towards everyone, but is also capable of being on her own. Her energy is mutable, dual.
Sometimes she gets confused by her own emotions, which are all deep and strong. IT seems as if she feels things hundred times stronger than other people do.
She would never opt for a corporative work. Pisces lady needs a filed in which she could express her creativity and imagination; otherwise, she would never be successful. She could find herself in various artistic calls and all sorts of jobs without fixed working hours or deadlines.
In addition, her curiosity could make her a scientist, explorer or even a detective.
In love life, Pisces woman is understanding, caring and tolerant. She would try to avoid conflict at any cost. She is imaginative and romantic in a relationship, so she really needs a partner who will make her feel safe and comfortable.
She needs someone who would treat her gently and who will inspire her dreams. Her ideal partner has to accept her changeable nature end and be there to support her.
This is a relationship that has little chance of survival. Strange, because, at the first sight, it looks like Aquarius man and Pisces woman have a lot in common.
The truth is, however, different. An Air and a Water element sign are often essentially different from one another.
Their temperament and character have very few matching points. They are not opposite, but their pace and energy is different. In the beginning, it could appear thrilling and exotic, but it usually fades away quickly.
Pisces woman is calm, introverted, tranquil and quiet. She does not rush and is very patient.
Aquarius man is more like a wind. He wants to learn and try new things, he wants to widen up his unconventional mind. Aquarius man is definitely way more extroverted, he swipes over the surface, while introverted Pisces explores endless emotional and mental depths.
Strange, mysterious and intriguing romantic relationship this is.
Their connection is unpredictable, in every sense. Their intimate life is turbulent, meaning it could be fiery and passionate in one turn and then as cold as the deepest ocean. Their emotional connection is the same. Even their intellectual and mental relationship is that unstable.
They could spend some days in very close and intimate relation and then spend longer times apart, without even knowing what the other one is doing. Their ambitions are different, as well as their interests are. In some odd way, they understand one another.
Aquarius man ideals do not bother Pisces, just is her search for deep knowledge does not bother him.
This relationship is not dramatic, but it does appear awkward. Here we have two people who are both unconventional, but open to very different areas of life.
All of this could last for some times and then it usually happens they simply get more and more distant and then they separate.
There are never ill intentions and hard feelings between these two, but they simply do not match well. Marriages between such characters are possible, but not stable and definite.
Aquarius man and Pisces woman could make very liberal parents.
They would find a common tongue once they have children together, if their relationship happens to survive long enough to have them planning a family. It could even happen they have children without planning the future.
Whatever the case, they are loving and supportive parents who will gladly support their kids' ambitions, dreams and fantasies.
The same is with friendship. Initially, they could find one another inspiring and strangely interesting.
However, if there is nothing more than this, they just get distant.
Aquarius man and Pisces woman would always remain good acquaintances, but they would rarely get anything closer than that. One of the rare things they have in common is their interest in art.
While relationship between Aquarius man and Pisces woman is strange and questionable, there are several good examples of this astrological connection amongst the rich and famous.
To name a few, here they are: John Warner and Elizabeth Taylor, Darren Aronofsky and Rachel Weisz, Justin Timberlake and Jennifer Biel, Paul Newman and Jo Anne Woodward.
Aquarius man and Pisces woman represent an always disputable connection between an Air and a Water zodiac representative.
While they definitely have some things in common, the thing is, their minds and emotions are differently oriented.
This is not a relationship that would provoke drama and scandals, but it is not one to be destined for stable and harmonious future.
It is typical scenario for zodiac signs that stand next to one another in the zodiac circle.


The temperature in Rock Hill on Monday was 95 degrees at 6 p.m. and 93 degrees at 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
There were 11 heat-related deaths in South Carolina in 2015, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. Numbers for York County were not available.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat causes about 400 deaths each year in the U.S. Among those most at risk from heat-related illness are the elderly, people with chronic illnesses, homebound people and children under 5. South Carolina saw 11 heat-related deaths in 2015, according to DHEC.
▪ The signs of heat cramps are painful muscle spasms, often in the legs or abdomen.
▪ With heat exhaustion, the skin might feel cool and clammy or moist and might be pale or appear flushed. You also might get a headache, nausea, or feel weak and dizzy.
▪ The signs of heat stroke are red, hot, dry skin and confusion or loss of consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; rapid, shallow breathing. The heat stroke victim has lost the ability to sweat, which is why the skin will be hot and dry.
▪ The very first thing is to get out of the heat, even if it is just going to a shady spot.
▪ Apply cool, wet towels and drink cool water.
▪ If you reach the symptoms of heat stroke, call 911 right away.
▪ Drink plenty of water – 2-4 glasses of at least 16 ounces of cool fluids every hour. Don't drink liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol or large amounts of sugar.
▪ Take frequent cool showers or baths.
▪ Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes.
▪ Never leave children or pets in a parked car.


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Bible Cities: Pontus
Ancient Pontus
Pontus in Easton's Bible Dictionary a province of Asia Minor, stretching along the southern coast of the Euxine Sea, corresponding nearly to the modern province of Trebizond. In the time of the apostles it was a Roman province. Strangers from this province were at Jerusalem at Pentecost (Acts 2:9), and to "strangers scattered throughout Pontus," among others, Peter addresses his first epistle (1 Pet. 1:1). It was evidently the resort of many Jews of the Dispersion. Aquila was a native of Pontus (Acts 18:2).
https://www.bible-history.com/eastons/P/Pontus/
Pontus in Fausset's Bible Dictionary N. of Asia Minor, stretching along the Euxine sea (Pontus, from whence its name). Acts 2:9-10; Acts 18:2; 1 Peter 1:1; which passages show many Jews resided there. Pompey defeated its great king Mithridates, and so gained the W. of Pontus for Rome, while the E. continued under native chieftains. Under Nero all Pontus became a Roman province. Berenice, great granddaughter of Herod the Great, married Poleme II, the last petty monarch. Paul saw her afterward with her brother Agrippa II at Caesarea.
https://www.bible-history.com/faussets/P/Pontus/
Pontus in Hitchcock's Bible Names the sea
https://www.bible-history.com/hitchcock/P/Pontus/
Pontus in Naves Topical Bible A province of Asia Minor Ac 2:9; 1Pe 1:1 -Aquila lived in Ac 18:2
https://www.bible-history.com/naves/P/PONTUS/
Pontus in Smiths Bible Dictionary a large district in the north of Asia Minor, extending along the coast of the Pontus Euxinus Sea (Pontus), from which circumstance the name was derived. It corresponds nearly to the modern Trebizond. It is three times mentioned in the New Testament -- Ac 2:9; 18:2; 1Pe 1:1 All these passages agree in showing that there were many Jewish residents in the district. As to the annals of Pontus, the one brilliant passage of its history is the life of the great Mithridates. Under Nero the whole region was made of Roman province, bearing the name of Pontus. It was conquered by the Turks in A.D. 1461, and is still under their dominion.
https://www.bible-history.com/smiths/P/Pontus/
Pontus in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE pon'-tus (Pontos): Was an important province in the northeastern part of Asia Minor, lying along the south shore of the Black Sea. The name was geographical, not ethnical, in origin, and was first used to designate that part of Cappadocia which bordered on the "Pontus," as the Euxine was often termed. Pontus proper extended from the Halys River on the West to the borders of Colchis on the East, its interior boundaries meeting those of Galatia, Cappadocia and Armenia. The chief rivers besides the Halys were the Iris, Lycus and Thermodon. The configuration of the country included a beautiful but narrow, riparian margin, backed by a noble range of mountains parallel to the coast, while these in turn were broken by the streams that forced their way from the interior plains down to the sea; the valleys, narrower or wider, were fertile and productive, as were the wide plains of the interior such as the Chiliokomon and Phanaroea. The mountain slopes were originally clothed with heavy forests of beech, pine and oak of different species, and when the country was well afforested, the rainfall must have been better adequate than now to the needs of a luxuriant vegetation. The first points in the earliest history of Pontus emerge from obscurity, much as the mountain peaks of its own noble ranges lift their heads above a fog bank. Thus, we catch glimpses of Assyrian culture at Sinope and Amisus, probably as far back as the 3rd millennium BC. The period of Hittite domination in Asia Minor followed hard after, and there is increasing reason to suppose that the Hittites occupied certain leading city sites in Pontus, constructed the artificial mounds or tumuli that frequently meet the eyes of modern travelers, hewed out the rock tombs, and stamped their character upon the early conditions. The home of the Amazons, those warrior priestesses of the Hittites, was located on the banks of the Thermodon, and the mountains rising behind Terme are still called the "Amazon Range"; and the old legends live still in stories about the superior prowess of the modern women living there. See ASIA MINOR, ARCHAEOLOGY OF. As the Hittite power shrunk in extent and force, by the year 1000 BC bands of hardy Greek adventurers appeared from the West sailing along the Euxine main in quest of lands to exploit and conquer and colonize. Cape Jason, which divides the modern mission fields of Trebizond and Marsovan, preserves the memory of the Argonants and the Golden Fleece. Miletus, "greatest of the Ionic towns," sent out its colonists, swarm after swarm, up through the Bosphorus, and along the southern shore of the Black Sea. They occupied Sinope, the northern-most point of the peninsula...
https://www.bible-history.com/isbe/P/PONTUS/
Pontus Scripture - 1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
https://www.bible-history.com/studybible/1+Peter/1/
Pontus Scripture - Acts 18:2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.
https://www.bible-history.com/studybible/Acts/18/
Pontus Scripture - Acts 2:9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,
https://www.bible-history.com/studybible/Acts/2/


Chesapeake Bay Fishing with Capt. Butch Cornelius aboard the New 46 Ft North Star. Southern Maryland sportfishing boat with plenty of room for large groups. 25 years experience fishing the bay. Full 8 hour charter. Rockfish, cobia, trout, crocker, tuna and bluefish.
Captain Butch Cornelius has over 25 years experience as a commercial fisherman and charter boat captain.
Captain John Guy has been a charter boat captain for over 25 years.
Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing with Captain Butch Cornelius and Captain John Guy aboard the new 46 Ft, 2003 North Star. Plenty of room for large parties, ac, heat, large head and full galley. One of the nicest charter boats on the bay. She is Coast Guard Certified for up to 35 people. We will fish groups up to 25 people. With a crusing speed of 22 knots and a crew with over 25 years experience fishing the bay, we'll have you on top of the fish fast!
We are located on St. Georges Island, close to historic Point Lookout in St. Mary's County, Maryland. Day and night trips are available. Trips last a full 8 hours. Rods, reels, bait, tackle and licenses are included. We also do tours and dinner cruises.


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Q: How to handle load more button for IMDB using scrapy? I want to scrape imdb movies data. I am using scrapy and I am able to extract all the movies title and other related information but I am having issue while trying to scrape movies review with load more button. My start_url is: https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?title_type=feature&primary_language=hi&sort=num_votes,desc
def parse(self, response):

    for result in response.css('.mode-advanced'):

        primaryTitle = result.css('div.lister-item-content h3.lister-item-header a::text').extract_first()
        link = result.css('div.lister-item-content h3.lister-item-header a::attr(href)').extract_first()
        duration = result.css('div.lister-item-content p:nth-child(2) span.runtime::text').extract_first()
        genre = result.css('div.lister-item-content p:nth-child(2) span.genre::text').extract_first()

        yield scrapy.Request(url='https://www.imdb.com'+link,
                                callback=self.parse_listing,
                                meta={'primaryTitle':primaryTitle,
                                    'duration':duration,
                                    'genre':genre})

    next_page = response.css('.lister-page-next::attr(href)').get()
    if next_page is not None:
        yield scrapy.Request(url='https://www.imdb.com'+next_page, callback=self.parse)

def parse_listing(self, response):
    primaryTitle = response.meta['primaryTitle']
    duration = response.meta['duration']
    genre = response.meta['genre']

    fullTitle = response.css('.fbQftq h1.eKrKux::text').extract_first()
    description = response.css('div.hrgVKw span::text').extract()
    year = response.css('.fbQftq div.iJtmbR ul.baseAlt li:nth-child(1) a.WIUyh::text').extract_first()
    rating = response.css('.fAePGh div.kYEdvH span.jGRxWM::text').extract_first()
    director = response.css('div.fjLeDR ul.ipc-metadata-list--baseAlt li:nth-child(1) div ul.baseAlt li a::text').extract()
    writer = response.css('div.fjLeDR ul.ipc-metadata-list--baseAlt li:nth-child(2) div ul.baseAlt li a::text').extract()
    stars = response.css('div.fjLeDR ul.ipc-metadata-list--baseAlt li:nth-child(3) div ul.baseAlt li a::text').extract()
    votes = response.css('div.bZeUlh div.gopMqI::text').extract_first()

    review_link = response.css('div.gcCaSg ul.baseAlt li.ghlYSH a.isReview::attr(href)').extract_first()

    yield scrapy.Request(url='https://www.imdb.com'+review_link,
                        callback=self.parse_review,
                        meta={'primaryTitle':primaryTitle,
                                'duration':duration,
                                'genre':genre,
                                'fullTitle':fullTitle,
                                'description':description,
                                'year':year,
                                'rating':rating,
                                'director':director,
                                'writer': writer,
                                'stars':stars,
                                'votes':votes})

def parse_review(self, response):
    primaryTitle = response.meta['primaryTitle']
    duration = response.meta['duration']
    genre = response.meta['genre']
    fullTitle = response.meta['fullTitle']
    description = response.meta['description']
    year = response.meta['year']
    rating = response.meta['rating']
    director = response.meta['director']
    writer = response.meta['writer']
    stars = response.meta['stars']
    votes = response.meta['votes']

    for review_details in response.css('div.lister-item-content'):

        review_rating = review_details.css('div.ipl-ratings-bar span.rating-other-user-rating span::text').extract_first()
        review_title = review_details.css('a.title::text').extract_first()
        username = review_details.css('div.display-name-date span.display-name-link a::text').extract_first()
        review_date = review_details.css('div.display-name-date span.review-date::text').extract_first()
        review_description = review_details.css('div.content div.show-more__control::text').extract_first()

        yield{'url': response.url,
            'primaryTitle': primaryTitle,
            'duration': duration,
            'genre': genre,
            'fullTitle': fullTitle,
            'description': description,
            'year': year,
            'duration':duration,
            'rating':rating,
            'director':director,
            'rating':rating,
            'director':director,
            'writer':writer,
            'stars':stars,
            'votes':votes,
            'review_rating':review_rating,
            'review_title':review_title,
            'username':username,
            'review_date':review_date,
            'description':description}

    base_url = 'https://www.imdb.com'
    review_ajaxurl = '/title/tt10811166/reviews/_ajax'
    paginationKey = 'g4wp7bjfqy2tg3yl7swh7nzqrht4uabhzfmxvlnomwklyczuf43o6ss4pe2vlmjncr4k4wendyfpwpblleaqtzauqo4rtea'

    load_more_url = base_url+review_ajaxurl+'?ref_=undefined&paginationKey='+paginationKey
    if load_more_url is not None:
        yield scrapy.Request(url = load_more_url, callback=self.parse_review)

The problem is how can I crawl all the reviews for movies using scrapy from load more button (IMDB).

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My First Game: #10 - Barnsley, May 1987
Roker Report reader Barry Dixon's first Sunderland game was an important relegation decider at home to Barnsley in 1987. Here, he regales his memories of that day as part of our 'My First Game' feature.
By Roker Report Mar 5, 2016, 11:47am GMT
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I got into football properly around the 1986 World Cup and once the new league season was underway I began listening to Sunderland games on the radio and also sneakily in bed when it was a night game.
Unfortunately there were mainly defeats - 2-4 at home to York in the Littlewoods cup, 2-0 away to Barnsley in Bobby Mimms' debut (some things just stick in the memory) for example.
Bob Stoke had taken over as caretaker manager with five games remaining following Lawrie McMenemy's disastrous spell (to put it very politely) in charge. The lads were in a battle to stay up (sound familiar?), however this was no top tier relegation battle like we are used to now, no, this was a battle to stay in the old Division Two and prevent relegation to the third tier of English football for the first time in our history.
It was the last game of the season and the lads had a lifeline - beat Barnsley, and stay up. Walking to the ground with my dad for the first time was an experience I'll never forget, walking over the railway bridge at the bottom of Newcastle Road then down towards the ground, the sight of the fans in red and white as I walked amongst them, the smell of beer from The Cambridge, The Roker Pie Shop and not forgetting the site of the ground as it drew closer.
My dad had been a Roker Ender in his younger days so today he was taking me there. Walking up the steps wearing my Sunderland scarf and hat proudly, we went into the centre of the Roker, the sight of the packed Fulwell end in front of me stopped me in my tracks. The rest of the ground was packed too and we were near the back of the once famous Roker End. Looking at some stats there were only just over 19,000 in the ground but as a youngster, that was packed.
I could see little of the first half but we raced into a two-goal lead, everything was going to plan. We then got a penalty, 3-0 at half time would all but seal our safety. Mark Proctor stepped up and.....missed. After this Barnsley began to get their act together and pulled a goal back to make it 2-1 at the break. During halftime we moved closer to the Main Stand where it was just a little less crammed. I remember during the opening stages of the second half watching Stokoe in his mack and hat on the touchline and the two subs warming up. Sunderland and the crowd were getting nervous, Barnsley equalised and then disaster, they went 2-3 up.
The lads couldn't recover, we were beat and consigned to the play-offs.
I went home, not put off, and returned to watch the second leg of the play offs from the part of the ground where I would watch so many more games in the future, the Fulwell end. I witnessed my first victory but also my first relegation. The rest as they say, is history. All this maybe should have put me off, but as we all know, and whether we like it or not, once the Sunderland bug gets you, it's Sunderland Till I Die.
If you're reading this article, then this feature is open to you. We want to hear YOUR tales of your first ever Sunderland game.
If you're interested in telling us your story, please send us an email - rokerreport@yahoo.co.uk - and provide us with no less than 500 words. We'll be more than happy to publish your piece and give full credit.
It can be about anything - the smell of the burger vans, buying your first matchday programme, the roar of the crowd or even holding your dad's hand as you climbed up the steps for the very first time - we want to hear your first ever memories of going to a Sunderland game.


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News Daily: Hunt challenges Johnson and Turkey election
By Justin Parkinson BBC News
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Tory leadership contest: Hunt tells Johnson 'don't be a coward'
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt is urging Conservative leadership rival Boris Johnson to take part in a debate on Sky News on Tuesday, rather than wait for one scheduled by ITV after the ballot papers have been sent out. He added that Mr Johnson should not be a "coward", but rather "man up" if he wants to run the party - and the country.
Mr Hunt emphasised that he was not in any way referring to reports about Mr Johnson's private life - especially the row with partner Carrie Symonds that was recorded by a neighbour. This, he wrote in the Times, was all about political, not personal, "scrutiny".
Mr Johnson, formerly foreign secretary and London mayor, has chosen to focus on the issue of Brexit in his weekly Daily Telegraph column. He wrote that failure to leave the EU by 31 October would result in a "democratic explosion", in which both the Conservatives and Labour could be "swept away".
However, Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood has told the BBC's Panorama programme "a dozen or so" Conservative MPs would support a vote of no confidence in the government if that was needed to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
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Istanbul election: Rival party defeats Erdogan's AKP
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has previously said that "whoever wins Istanbul, wins Turkey". So it is with some concern that he has sent the opposition his congratulations following the defeat of his own AK Party in the city's mayoral election. The contest was re-run after Ekrem Imamoglu of the Republican People's Party won an election in March that was annulled after claims of irregularities. Mr Erdogan doesn't appear to be disputing the result this time. Here's the background to the story.
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Tanker attacks: Iran needs to stop, says UK minister
The US accuses Iran of being behind attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman earlier this month, which Iran denies. Foreign Office minister Andrew Murrison has now intervened in the controversy, saying Iran "almost certainly bears responsibility" and calling for it to stop such activity. Tensions in the region are high, with US President Donald Trump having called off airstrikes with 10 minutes to spare last Thursday, after Iran shot down a US drone. Here's what we know so far about the tanker attacks.
The street built to bring back memories
By Catrin Nye, Victoria Derbyshire programme
When you arrive at Robert Harvey House, the first thing you hear is music - songs from the 1950s onwards playing over the sound system throughout the home. And then you take a walk outside the back door.
A goat jumps up and greets you hoping for some scraps of vegetables, a parrot squawks a loud "hello" and then you see a full replica High Street laid out before you. There's a sweet shop full of old-fashioned jars of liquorice allsorts, a petrol pump beside the post office and union jack bunting across the tea shop.
Because the health of the majority of the home's residents with advanced dementia will slowly decline, the people running it say the priority is to give them the best possible standard of life.
Boris Johnson dominates the headlines, with the Guardian saying Jeremy Hunt is putting pressure on his Tory leadership rival to reveal what happened during the row with his girlfriend. The i reports that Mr Johnson's supporters are also demanding a "full explanation", while the Daily Mail adds that he and partner Carrie Symonds are being driven from their south London home by protesters. Meanwhile, the Daily Star leads on forecasts of a heatwave, following a "weather bomb of hailstorms and torrential rain" during the early part of this week.
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Like many financial assets and services, real estate is one limited by its dependence on legacy systems. The emergence of decentralized systems via blockchain technology is injecting industries — including real estate, accounting and trade networks — with several groundbreaking changes that benefit all involved stakeholders. From requiring one's physical presence and considerable resources, we are now moving into an age where accessibility and inclusivity are priorities.
T he fundamentals of the technology has evolved to persuade individuals from all industries that the technology has remarkable potential to it. Entrepreneurs, lawmakers, now ex-traditional banking professionals and even the big monopolies believe that the technology could usher in a severe change in the way we interact with each other.
The capability of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) to form direct lines of interaction between consumers and producers/service providers is undoubtedly a game-changing development. These individuals can now band together to fund ideas, products and services they believe, with each getting an equal share of the reward.
This «tokenization of assets» has become a major focus for the cryptocurrency space, and start-ups have applied the technology to a varied group of real world assets, including art, gold and real estate. The last of those is at the heart of CROWDLITOKEN.
Real estate, one of oldest and enduring forms of investment, has been the target of cryptocurrency startups for some time now and it's evident why. The industry is fraught with difficult negotiations, contractual validations and tedious paperwork.
Furthermore, real estate has long been a form of investment accessible to only the elite. With the power of crowds inherent in decentralized systems, that is about to change.
CROWDLITOKEN's platform tokenizes the expensive asset of real estate. In simpler words, it means that anyone can purchase a fractional part of the security, and thus not have to spend a large sum for the entire property.
This is in keeping with the ability of Distributed Ledger Technologies to redistribute power — anyone can own a specific portion in some of the most sought-after properties in the world. A family, or any community really, could come together to purchase a property. This makes the asset a more affordable purchase, while also giving them all an equal level of profit.
Given the value of the real estate market, which numbers at hundreds of trillions of dollars, the permittance of tokenized purchases of properties, at affordable prices, gives investors who have hitherto been unable to access the market a fantastic way to realize immeasurable gains.
It also is the case that the average investor is limited to purchasing a few properties, given that it is a large expense and so time consuming. But with the latter problems out of the way, users can also utilize the feature of tokenized purchases to diversify their property portfolio and manage risks. The digitization of all of these aspects remove the need for lawyers, agents and others — making it further affordable.
CROWDLITOKEN's most valuable feature is that users can earn a profit even if they make a small purchase of property (which they can also reinvest). This is contrary to how it is today with largely unaffordable land or property.
The validation of real estate transactions through digital means is a striking evolution for the industry – it is still a very much local thing, long overdue a refinement. We finally have a technology that can make convenient the process from end to end, from the dreadful task of searching for a suitable property to the exhausting paperwork at the end.
There are several examples of how the technology can make things better: documents can be signed online, and titles and documents accessed. Smart contracts make it possible for immutable data to be recorded. All of this is also transparent on the ledger and can be programmed to execute when certain conditions are triggered. This last point is what helps in «disintermediation» that is often talked about — the middlemen who incur fees for their service involving contracts.
Enhancement of a traditional asset class is precisely what CROWDLITOKEN does, letting users buy, sell and discover new investments with nothing more than a few clicks and the lightest of administrative work. If that doesn't showcase the brilliance of blockchain, then nothing will.


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New Zealand Dairy Crisis
Formal review into Fonterra contamination
10:24 pm on 8 August 2013
Fonterra has announced a formal and independent review into the circumstances surrounding a global recall of infant formula made from its product.
Chief executive Theo Spierings, left, with chairman John Wilson and communications director Kerry Underhill. Photo: RNZ
The dairy co-operative revealed on Saturday that 38 tonnes of its whey protein used by other manufacturers, including baby formula manufacturer Nutricia, was contaminated with a bacterium that can cause botulism.
At a news conference in Auckland on Thursday afternoon, chairman John Wilson described the situation as an "absolute nightmare" and apologised to consumers once again on Fonterra's behalf.
Mr Wilson said the formal review would be a separate investigation to an operational one currently underway.
"There are serious lessons that need to be learnt from this ... the board will also be conducting a full and thorough formal review. It will be led by the independent directors of Fonterra and it will include independent expert advice."
However, Mr Wilson avoided a lot of reporters' questions, saying the review would provide the answers.
Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings promised that the operational investigation would be completed as soon as possible.
Mr Spierings and Mr Wilson will meet with government ministers on Friday.
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The Huffing and Puffing of Lindsey Graham
I've learned to like Lindsey Graham over the years. Sure, he's corrupt, just like everyone else in Congress, but he's a cute little guy with a charming personality. He also makes for an entertaining interview.
My only problem with Lazy Lindsey is that he likes to blow off steam for the cameras, but, in the end, he can always be counted on to do absolutely nothing. How well I remember feeling hopeful a year ago when Lindsey huffed and puffed and angrily told the world that he was going to get to the bottom of how the Russia hoax got started. You could just picture Brennan, Comey & Co. shaking in their boots in anticipation of their criminal operation being exposed.
They soon realized, however, that Lindsey had gone into hibernation. As is always the case with the little senator from South Carolina, he apparently thought it was best to let the professionals (Barr and Durham) handle things.
So, when Graham recently told Sean Hannity that the case of former national security adviser Michael Flynn "reeks of criminal misconduct" and that there was "a lot more coming in the case and in related criminal investigations," it was almost enough to make me yawn. Don't get me wrong. I still think he's a cute little guy with a charming personality. It's just that he's worthless.
Do As I Say, Not As I Do.
You've got to love the chutzpah of the Dirty Dems. Last week, Mad Mamma Obama gave a public service announcement aimed at D.C. residents, urging them to "stay home except if you need essential healthcare, essential food or supplies, or to go to your essential job."
Sounds nice, except for the fact that the next day hubby Barry was out playing golf. (No mask, of course.) The message was clear: "Do as I say, not as I do."
This is nothing new, of course. It's the way Democrats have always played the game, and a little inconvenient virus hasn't changed their way of thinking. Democrats not only believe they should have the power to decide which activities and services are and are not "essential," they also believe that because they are endowed with superior judgment, they should be the ones to decide who should be exempt from their proclamations.
It's just another reminder that, contrary what politicians and the corrupt media would like us to believe, we are not "all in this together." When Barack invites the proletariat to his private club for a round of golf, and Fancy Nancy invites them over for a scoop of designer ice cream, I'll believe it. Until then, I stand firm on my long-held belief that the Democrat Party is the number-one threat to America.
Calling Bernie: This Is Your Chance – Again.
If Uncle Bernie was not a wimp, he would take this moment in time to swoop in on Sleepy Joe and take the nomination away from him. After all, Biden is reeling from a serious mental decline, sexual assault allegations (including a woman who says he commented on her breasts when she was only 14 years old!), and investigations into the tens of millions of dollars his son, brother, and other members of his family have made as a result of his influence as both a senator and vice president.
Sadly, however, Bernie has proven to be one of those huffers and puffers who doesn't have the stomach to move in for the kill when his prey is reeling. When he played warm and fuzzy with Horrible Hillary and astonished his supporters with those now infamous words, "The American people are sick and tired of hearing about your damn emails," you knew he had a jellyfish spine.
This time around, when Bernie suspended his campaign because the weakest Democratic candidate in memory had edged past him in delegates, his true believing Radical Left supporters were understandably furious. And now that they see Biden disintegrating in front of the whole world, they want blood. It's obvious to them that Bernie could quickly knock the props out from under Biden if he could just muster up the courage to play hardball.
If he once again wimps out, I guess it's time to admit that he's just another commie coward who will have to be satisfied with being a footnote to history. Very sad.
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