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One of the most isolated spots on earth faces a massive COVID wave
Ameera Harouda
GAZA CITY — As much of the world waits for a vaccine, many patients in Gaza are just waiting for a hospital bed.
That was the case for Mai, a 27-year-old mother of two, when she began to experience symptoms last month. Initially, Mai, who asked that only her first name be used, was diagnosed with bronchitis and sent home to recover. But her symptoms grew worse, until she was struggling to breathe.
"I had a severe headache, pain and dryness in my throat, and even trying to speak left me feeling exhausted," she recalled recently.
Mai was eventually given a COVID-19 test, and it came back positive.
"It was terrifying," she said. "The first thing that came to mind was my children. How can I protect them, when I can't protect myself? What do I do?"
Mai was admitted to hospital for emergency treatment but could stay only one night. The hospital was filled with other COVID-19 patients, some of whom died the night she was there.
"I was given oxygen, but then the next day I was asked to leave because they needed my bed for more critical cases," she said. "I was so afraid. It was like my soul was trying to leave my body."
Mai was sent home, but in Gaza, where almost every house contains an extended family, it's almost impossible to self-isolate. "My children are 3 and 5," she said. "They didn't understand why I couldn't hug and kiss them. It took me 21 days to recover, and every second felt like a century of pain."
Mai recovered, but others have been less fortunate.
More than 2 million people live in Gaza, a narrow strip of land whose inhabitants have lived under a blockade controlled by Israel and Egypt for more than a decade, making it nearly impossible for most residents to travel beyond its borders. Today the territory is described as "one of the most isolated spots on earth."
Coronavirus patients in the intensive care unit at the European Gaza Hospital in the Gaza Strip on Nov. 30. (Mohammed Saber/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Over the summer it appeared that that isolation, along with strict rule under Hamas, had protected its residents from COVID-19; there were no cases of community transmission until late August, though the economy suffered under the additional restrictions. Now, with COVID-19 spreading through Gaza's densely packed homes, the isolation is working against it, with hospitals left scrambling for basic medical supplies like respirator masks and ventilators.
"Gaza is one of the most densely populated places on earth, and its people are vulnerable to contagion," says Reham Owda, a Gaza-based political analyst. "The health service has been weakened by the Israeli blockade, by the internal division between Hamas and Fatah, and by the three wars on Gaza, in 2008, 2012 and 2014. The political and security situation has limited the capacity of the health ministry to access medicines, medical supplies and equipment."
Before the pandemic, Gaza had only 70 intensive care beds. The ministry of health has increased that to 200 beds, but they still lack vital equipment, particularly ventilators. Kuwait recently donated 15 new ventilators to Gaza, but hospitals are suffering an acute shortage of oxygen, and Gaza is still waiting for three oxygen generator plants, funded by international donors.
It may be weeks before the oxygen generator plants arrive, which will be too late for many patients, said Dr. Bassem Naim, a former minister of health. "The situation is very critical today," he said, noting the testing positivity rate of 37 percent.
A health worker tests a patient for COVID-19 at the Jebaliya refugee camp in Gaza. (Adel Hana/AP)
At Gaza's hospitals, the doctors are rapidly becoming overwhelmed.
Dr. Maha Abu Jahal has been working 12-hour shifts with no breaks as one of a small number of frontline health workers battling the coronavirus. She is part of a rapid response team at the epidemiological department at the Al Remal Clinic, one of the few hospitals in the Gaza Strip.
"My colleagues and I spend more time at work than at home. We're all worried about transferring the infection to our family. Sometimes the fear and anxiety is overwhelming. But we have to keep going," she says. "It is our duty."
Gaza has recorded just over 29,000 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, but it is now averaging about 1,000 new cases a day, driving that total figure up rapidly. More than 200 people have died, and hospitals have been reporting steady increases in the number of critical cases with COVID-19 patients, who now make up 30 to 40 percent of daily admissions, according to Naim, the former minister.
A medical worker in Gaza City. (Ashraf Amra/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
In the past three months, testing identified 28,000 cases, but those numbers likely understate the scope of the spread, given the lack of adequate testing kits. At the beginning of December, testing for COVID-19 was halted because Gaza ran out of kits. The World Health Organization stepped in with additional testing kits, but a spike in cases has again depleted supplies.
While many countries have been hit hard by COVID-19, Gaza's problems are made worse by blockade, which has devastated the economy. Electricity is available in most areas for only a few hours a day, medical supplies are low, and about 70 percent of the population lives below the poverty line.
"Our health system is fragile after years of war and siege," Abu Jahal says. "It is painful when a patient passes away because of COVID-19. All we can do is keep helping other patients to survive."
Doctors don't have enough of the drugs they need to treat COVID-19 patients. There are few antibiotics, anticoagulants and other vital supplies. And the shortages extend to protective equipment for medical staff. "The lives of doctors and nurses are put at risk because they don't have face shields or masks while treating patients," says Naim.
Palestinian medics check patients for coronavirus symptoms in Gaza City. (Khalil Hamra/AP)
Because of this, doctors are terrified of infecting their families. "I change clothes constantly," says Abu Jahal. "I shower all the time, and I have to keep my distance from my children. But it is with the support of my family that I am able to carry on."
COVID-19 is also affecting Gaza's chronic health issues in other ways. Because the health ministry is trying to conserve resources by directing hospitals to concentrate on COVID-19 patients and emergencies, many other medical procedures are being delayed to save on medications, disposable equipment and manpower.
"That decision has had a devastating impact on public health, but we are trying our best to help people as much as we can with this unique situation we are in," says Naim. Cancer patients, who even before the pandemic struggled to get medication, are particularly vulnerable.
In the meantime, as vaccination campaigns have begun in the United States, it's unclear when Gaza, which has been promised access to doses, will receive them, and medical professionals fear the situation will grow worse.
"Sometimes I feel I cannot continue," Abu Jahal says, "but remembering that we give hope to these patients to continue in their struggle to survive and remembering the light in my children's eyes, and how much they are proud of me, makes me continue with the spirit of a warrior."
A student in the Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza. (Adel Hana/AP)
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Best Sci-Tech Books 2007: Beyond the Bounds of Science
The top 39 science titles of 2007 reflect a crossover trend as novelists, historians, and other nonscientists make the list
By Gregg Sapp -- Library Journal, 3/1/2008
Something new and exciting is happening in science writing. Look who has contributed to the list of the best science books of 2007. Certainly the most notable names in the field of science journalism are here, including Richard Preston, Oliver Sacks, Douglas Hofstadter, Natalie Angier, and Steven Pinker.
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But authors from other fields are now crossing over. In Einstein, think-tank executive Walter Isaacson has written a major, up-to-date biography of one of the 20th century's greatest scientists. National Book Award–winning historian Edward Ball's The Genetic Strand turns a family history into an exploration of the science of genetics. And even renowned writers of fiction like Barbara Kingsolver (Animal, Vegetable, Miracle) and Gwyneth Cravens (Power To Save the World) have applied their creative writing skills to science exposition.
Popular science readers have long known that this genre is not only topical and informative but that it also lends itself to a distinct kind of artistic expression that can challenge the most accomplished writers. The crossover trend will continue as its market grows.
Kingsolver, Barbara with Steven L. Hopp & Camille Kingsolver. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. HarperCollins. 384p. ISBN 978-0-06-085255-9. $26.95.
Novelist Kingsolver and her family retreated to Virginia's Appalachian mountains and became "locavores," eating only locally produced food. What began as an experiment in self-sufficiency became an environmentally friendly, healthier lifestyle. (LJ Xpress Review, 4/3/07)
Sims, Michael. Apollo's Fire: A Day on Earth in Nature and Imagination. Viking. 296p. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-670-06328-4. $24.95.
Observing the sun's trek across the horizon from dawn to dusk and back again has inspired the human imagination since the beginning of time. Sims describes the celestial mysteries each new day brings. (LJ 7/07)
AVIATION & SPACE SCIENCES
Belfiore, Michael. Rocketeers: How a Visionary Band of Business Leaders, Engineers, and Pilots Is Boldly Privatizing Space. Collins: HarperCollins. 305p. photogs. index. ISBN 978-0-06-114902-3. $26.95.
Today, a commercial space age is dawning to offer economic opportunities, as Belfiore's exciting account reveals. (LJ 8/07)
Chiles, James R. The God Machine: From Boomerangs to Black Hawks, the Story of the Helicopter. Bantam. 354p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-553-80447-8. $25.
The helicopter's ability to hover in the air is the result of aerodynamic principles, perhaps first envisioned by Leonardo Da Vinci but perfected by engineers and basement tinkerers over decades. Chiles's lively narrative is the cultural history of invention. (LJ 9/15/07)
Isaacson, Walter. Einstein: His Life and Universe. S. & S. 675p. photogs. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-7432-6473-0. $32.
The 2006 release of over 3500 pages of Einstein's papers revealed new insights into his mind and personality. This epic biography is intricate in its nuances and lavish in its expansiveness—in some ways, as was the man himself. (LJ 2/15/07)
Lytle, Mark Hamilton. The Gentle Subversive: Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, and the Rise of the Environmental Movement. Oxford Univ. 277p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-19-517246-1. $23.
Carson was the first popularizer of the new science of ecology and a spokeswoman for the conservation movement. Her advocacy extracted a high personal price, though, and Lytle's account of her life depicts her inner strength. (LJ 2/1/07)
Todd, Kim. Chrysalis: Maria Sibylla Merian and the Secrets of Metamorphosis. Harcourt. 328p. illus. index. ISBN 978-0-15-101108-7. $27.
Amateur naturalists made some of the great biological discoveries of the Age of Enlightenment. But even by the bold standards of this intrepid breed, Merian's fieldwork on South American insects was remarkable for its courage and significance. (LJ 1/07)
Friend, Tim. The Third Domain: The Untold Story of Archaea and the Future of Biotechnology. Joseph Henry: National Academy. 296p. index. ISBN 978-0-309-10237-7. $27.95.
Not only may archaea, recently discovered microbes that exist in extreme environments, hold answers to questions about the origin of life on Earth, but their study could lead to key developments in future, microbial-based economies. (LJ 6/15/07)
Gunn, Moira A. Welcome to Biotech Nation: My Unexpected Odyssey into the Land of Small Molecules, Lean Genes, and Big Ideas. AMACOM: American Management Assn. 258p. index. ISBN 978-0-8144-0923-7. $24.95.
Ex-NASA engineer and NPR journalist Gunn didn't know quite what she was getting into when she began hosting a weekly radio show on biotechnology. Now, she vividly writes about its visionary frontiers and quirky personalities. (LJ 6/15/07)
Ludlow, Peter & Mark Wallace. The Second Life Herald: The Virtual Tabloid That Witnessed the Dawn of the Metaverse. MIT. 295p. illus. ISBN 978-0-262-12294-8. $29.95.
Expectations of behavior in virtual worlds are often ambiguous. When Urizenus Sikar, an online persona, wrote about vice and crime in his virtual world, he was promptly banned. Thus was born a muckraking tabloid for an imaginary universe. (LJ 9/1/07)
Cravens, Gwyneth. Power To Save the World: The Truth About Nuclear Energy. Knopf. 439p. illus. index. ISBN 978-0-307-26656-9. $27.95.
Novelist and science writer Cravens's "nuclear tour of America" made her a convert: it must be an essential part of our energy future. (LJ 11/1/07)
Weisman, Alan. The World Without Us. Thomas Dunne Bks: St. Martin's. 304p. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-312-34729-1. $24.95.
Would Earth's ecology be more sustainable without the presence of human beings? Simple answers are impossible, but this provocative book considers what would happen if we suddenly disappeared. (LJ 5/15/07)
Glavin, Terry. The Sixth Extinction: Journeys Among the Lost and Left Behind. Thomas Dunne Bks: St. Martin's. 318p. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-312-36231-7. $24.95.
Unlike the previous five major epochs of extinction, the sixth, dawning period of biological depletion, is caused by human activity. Not only are plant and animal biodiversity threatened, so, too, are human cultures, livelihoods, and more. (LJ 1/07)
Sawyer, G.J & others. The Last Human: A Guide to Twenty-Two Species of Extinct Humans. Yale Univ. 256p. illus. index. ISBN 978-0-300-10047-1. $34.
The Hominid Reconstruction and Research Team joined scientists and artists to create a gallery of extinct hominids. Arranged chronologically, these three-dimensional reconstructions offer a field guide to our remote ancestors. (LJ 3/1/07)
Wilson, David Sloan. Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin's Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives. Delacorte. 390p. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-385-34021-2. $24.
Darwin's theory has, from its first publication, been a source of confusion and misconception. Wilson believes that not only can it be easily understood but the controversies surrounding it can be resolved. (LJ 4/1/07)
Ball, Edward. The Genetic Strand: Exploring a Family History Through DNA. S. & S. 265p. illus. index. ISBN 978-0-7432-6658-1. $25.
Using locks of hair collected as family keepsakes, National Book Award winner Ball analyzed DNA samples to trace his family history. He learned that, probably like most people, his lineage is a diverse racial mixture. (LJ 10/1/07)
Gawande, Atul. Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance. Metropolitan: Holt. 273p. ISBN 978-0-8050-8211-1. $25.
Gawande shares personal vignettes on the human frailties of doctors and discusses three guiding principles—diligence, doing right, and ingenuity—vital to the doctor's perpetual quest to improve. (LJ 3/1/07)
Groopman, Jerome, M.D. How Doctors Think. Houghton. 307p. index. ISBN 978-0-618-61003-7. $26.
Groopman (Harvard Medical Sch.) offers insight into how misdiagnoses are made and suggests ways for consumers to work with physicians to avoid them. (LJ Xpress Review, 2/13/07)
Sachs, Jessica Snyder. Good Germs, Bad Germs: Health and Survival in a Bacterial World. Hill & Wang: Farrar. 290p. index. ISBN 978-0-8090-5063-5. $25.
Most of the billions of microbes in our bodies are neutral or even beneficial. The rise of antimicrobial medicine has altered this natural balance, and excessive sanitation may even thwart the development of healthy immunity. (LJ 7/07)
Aczel, Amir. The Jesuit and the Skull: Teilhard de Chardin, Evolution, and the Search for Peking Man. Riverhead: Penguin Group (USA). 388p. photogs. index. ISBN 978-1-59448-956-3. $24.95.
Teilhard de Chardin, a devout Jesuit cleric, was among the team of scientists who discovered the skull of the so-called Peking Man, which stirred new debates between science and religion over human evolution. (LJ 9/1/07)
Friedman, David M. The Immortalists: Charles Lindbergh, Dr. Alexis Carrel, and Their Daring Quest To Live Forever. Ecco: HarperCollins. 338p. photogs. index. ISBN 978-0-06-052815-7. $26.95.
The unlikely partnership between a Nobel laureate and a heroic aviator was motivated, among other things, by a vision that, through a combination of medicine and engineering, the human body could be made immortal. (LJ 8/07)
Byers, William. How Mathematicians Think: Using Ambiguity, Contradiction, and Paradox To Create Mathematics. Princeton Univ. 415p. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-691-12738-5. $35.
To many, mathematics is the realm of rules, algorithms, and proofs, but Byers shows how randomness, illogic, and uncertainty are just as essential to mathematical creativity. (LJ 7/07)
METEOROLOGY & EARTH SCIENCE
Mooney, Chris. Storm World: Hurricanes, Politics, and the Battle Over Global Warming. Harcourt. 392p. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-15-101287-9. $26.
While the scientific consensus is that global warming is real, the issue of whether it causes weather events, like hurricanes, remains uncertain. Insert politics into the mix, and science can get lost in the rhetoric. (LJ 6/15/07)
Walker, Gabrielle. An Ocean of Air: Why the Wind Blows and Other Mysteries of the Atmosphere. Harcourt. 272p. illus. index. ISBN 978-0-15-101124-7. $25.
Invisible but powerful, massive but fragile: the atmosphere is the planet's medium for sustaining life. Walker's vivid prose almost makes it possible for readers to "see" the air around them. (LJ 7/07)
The Ends of the Earth: An Anthology on the Finest Writing on the Arctic and the Antarctic. Bloomsbury, dist. by Macmillan. ed. by Elizabeth Kolbert & Francis Spufford. 560p. ISBN 978-1-59691-443-8. $29.95.
This flip book (two anthologies in one) includes essays, field notes, diary entries, and excerpts of natural histories that underscore the fragility of the polar ecologies and what their loss would mean. (LJ 9/15/07)
Preston, Richard. The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring. Random. 294p. ISBN 978-1-4000-6489-2. $25.95.
Suspended from ropes high above the valley floor, "canopy voyagers" explore the largely undiscovered biodiversity in the redwood forests of northern California. (LJ 2/15/07)
Williams, Wendy & Robert Whitcomb. Cape Wind: Money, Celebrity, Politics, and the Battle for Our Energy Future on Nantucket Sound. PublicAffairs: Perseus. 326p. illus. bibliog. ISBN 978-1-58648-397-5. $26.95.
Many environmentalists herald wind as a clean, cheap alternative energy worth developing. But when an entrepreneur proposed building a wind farm off Cape Cod, wealthy residents mobilized their political influence to stymie the project. (LJ 3/15/07)
Roberts, Callum. The Unnatural History of the Sea. Shearwater: Island. 435p. index. ISBN 978-1-59726-102-9. $28.
Pollution and overfishing poses a possibly greater threat to biodiversity than the human-caused losses of terrestrial species. Roberts, a professor of marine conservation, exposes the tragedy of industrial fishing and argues for new marine reserves. (LJ 7/07)
Hofstadter, Douglas. I Am a Strange Loop. Basic Bks: Perseus. 412p. ISBN 978-0-465-03078-1. $26.95.
Since Descartes, separating our mental and physical "selves" has been philosophically problematic. Hofstadter writes about the paradox of mental feedback loops, in which the mind reflects upon itself. (LJ 1/07)
Mazur, Joseph. The Motion Paradox: The 2500-Year-Old Mystery Behind All the Mysteries of Time and Space. Dutton. 272p. ISBN 978-0-525-94992-3. $24.95.
According to Greek philosopher Zeno, speed and motion are logical impossibilities. Yet this paradox has yielded useful mathematical tools for conceptualizing many ideas of modern physics.
Toomey, David. The New Time Travellers: A Journey to the Frontiers of Physics. Norton. 320p. illus. ISBN 978-0-393-06013-3. $25.95.
The notion of time travel, a favorite theme of sf, is now the subject of serious research. English professor Toomey translates mind-bending concepts into imaginable scenarios.
Pinker, Steven. The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature. Viking. 512p. ISBN 978-0-670-06327-7. $29.95.
Expressions of language begin as neurological phenomena and pass through a filter of cultural consciousness before being spoken. Harvard psychologist Pinker thus looks at words as how what starts as empirical brain activity can assume different meanings.
Sacks, Oliver. Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain. Knopf. 400p. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-1-4000-4081-0. $26.
Sacks's clinical case studies illustrate the myriad ways that music influences the mind and the body. (LJ 9/15/07)
Wolf, Maryanne & Catherine Stoodley (illus.). Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain. Harper: HarperCollins. 308p. illus. index. ISBN 978-0-06-018639-5. $25.95.
The ability to read is not an inevitable part of human intellectual evolution. Wolf's interdisciplinary tour shows how, through reading, neurological phenomena affect cognitive events, which in turn shape values, knowledge, and cultures. (LJ 8/07)
SCIENCE—GENERAL TOPICS
Angier, Natalie. The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science. Houghton. 292p. index. ISBN 978-0-618-24295-5. $27.
A Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer expounds with zeal and reverence on the essence of scientific thinking and the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and geology. (LJ 2/1/07)
Klein, Stefan. The Secret Pulse of Time. Marlowe. 288p. tr. by Shelley Frisch. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-1-60094-017-0. $24.
Perceptions of time can differ dramatically from actual time. This European best seller by a German science journalist will certainly appeal to busy Americans who never think they have enough time. (LJ 1/08)
Edgerton, David. The Shock of the Old: Technology and Global History Since 1900. Oxford Univ. 270p. photogs. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-19-532283-5. $26.
British historian Edgerton provocatively argues that the history of modern technology is better understood by everyday tools in common use. (LJ 12/06)
Flannery, Tim. Chasing Kangaroos: A Continent, a Scientist, and a Search for the World's Most Extraordinary Creature. Grove. 258p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 978-0-8021-1852-3. $24.
Kangaroos are perhaps the most iconic symbol of Australia. It is fitting, then, that scientist and native son Flannery should write so lyrically about this animal in this travelog/natural history treatise. (LJ 6/15/07)
Weidensaul, Scott. Of a Feather: A Brief History of American Birding. Harcourt. 358p. index. ISBN 978-0-15-101247-3. $25.
This passion for ornithological observation began when Europeans first set foot on the continent and marveled at its avian diversity; today birders, the author among them, are important amateur scientists. (LJ 8/07)
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Cover Story: "Love," by Frank Viva
"It's a celebration of love–it's just that simple," the artist and designer Frank Viva says of his cover for the June 27th issue. Viva originally conceived of a silhouetted couple a few years ago as a celebration of the Supreme Court ruling that struck down the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act. (See the first iteration of the image below.) He returned to the thought in the wake of the massacre in Orlando.
Françoise Mouly has been the art editor at The New Yorker since 1993.
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The Corrupt World Behind the Murdaugh Murders
In isolated, poor regions of South Carolina, coming from an élite family offered a feeling of impunity. Did this license lead Alex Murdaugh to commit fraud after fraud—and then kill his wife and son?
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The violin is the most important instrument in traditional music of Shetland. The music is a mixture of Scandinavian folk music, songs and dance music of Scotland, and tunes brought by sailors from Ireland, North America, Germany and Greenland. Many of the tunes are modal, with asyncopated rhythm, often with "extra" notes or beats; an influence of Scandinavian music, but rare in Irish or Scottish music.
Here are 3 reels from the Edinburgh Shetland Fiddlers' Society, played by fiddlers Aly Bain and Willie Hunter in the video below. We can feel the influences of Scottish music, and similarities to Irish music, but with some differences: for example, the syncopation in the reel Da Forfeit o 'da Ship, or phrases ending with 2 crotchets in Aandowin at de Bowe and Da Forfeit o 'da Ship. The Faroe Rum reel is pretty simple, but changes key in the second part, very common in the Shetland tunes.
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Some images are courtesy of Open Rice Singapore.
Despite initial hiccups, the day finally arrived for the launch party of OpenSnap, the latest mobile app for foodies. Developed by the Open Rice Singapore team, OpenSnap allows foodies to share their food moments, and also to find restaurants through photos!
On 29th April 2014, Singapore's media descended upon Flutes Restaurant Bar at the National Museum. The Open Rice team had turned out in full force to welcome guests, along with hired emcees and even setting up a photobooth. We were each given an iPad preloaded with the OpenSnap mobile application, and showed the basics of how to use it.
OpenSnap is almost like a mirror of the Open Rice website and Open Rice mobile app, being search-oriented. However, instead of searching through text, users of OpenSnap can also search by photos, user reviews, or by nearby restaurants.
OpenSnap also functions like a mini social platform, allowing users to engage and follow other OpenRicers. This brings it into direct competition with more established mobile apps such as Facebook, Instagram or FoodSpotting.
The edge that OpenSnap has over these other mobile apps includes being a dedicated food app, as well as a unique way to search through photos. Furthermore, OpenSnap further differentiates itself by allowing users to not only edit photos within the app, but to also add food comments in the form of stickers!
I like that OpenSnap is easy to use, and quite fun / playful. I especially love that it's smart enough to sort photos into personalised albums base on restaurants, and also doesn't consume too much battery or memory space as compared to other apps.
Overall, the OpenSnap mobile app by Open Rice Singapore is a fun, useful application. And while certainly different in some aspects, it has quite a long way to go to compete with the established brands. You can try out OpenSnap here: http://www.opensnap.com/ or the original OpenRice mobile app for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.openrice.android.sg or iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/openrice-singapore/id442911201?mt=8.
Attended with representatives from OpenRice, Alvinology, MediaCorp, and Singapore Press Holdings (SPH).
Budget about SGD $55 ++ per person.
Since moving from Fort Canning, Flutes Restaurant Bar, otherwise known as Flutes At The National Museum or simply Flutes, has retained its position amongst the premier fine dining restaurants in Singapore.
Since 2004, Flutes Restaurant Bar has been associated with old world / colonial elegance, offering a smart casual dining experience with great food and wine in historic settings. And yes, they do hold events, with weddings beings especially popular. We visited for the OpenRice launch of their new mobile app, OpenSnap.
Framed by the white walls of the National Museum, Flutes Restaurant Bar exudes a charming and elegant sophistication. Large windows allow the interior to be lighted naturally, while the artistic touches along the ceiling draw the eye. Furniture is thoughtfully laid out, comfortable and allows for excellent dining conversation.
Service at Flutes Restaurant Bar is friendly and discrete, you almost don't notice that staff are there serving you! I liked that they check politely for meal choices, as well as offering more drinks when they notice you're almost out. I also liked that they check on your meal, and take feedback well.
Food at Flutes Restaurant Bar revolves around British English and Australian inspired cuisine. Dishes are generally tasty and well portioned for one, presented beautifully and feature fresh, quality ingredients. Not surprisingly, prices reflect the fine dining standards here. Flutes Restaurant Bar is also known for their extensive list of mostly Australian wines.
We started with an Italian inspired Sun-Dried Tomato Bread with olive oil and vinegar dip. Freshly baked in-house, this was fragrant and soft, lovely to eat!
Loved the Smoked Salmon Rosettes appetizer! The salmon was nicely smoked and meaty, and the beautifully crafted blinis were soft and fluffy. Paired with micro greens, zesty grapefruit, salty bottarga (cured fish roe) and thick creme fraiche, this went down a treat.
The Cream Of Mushroom With Truffle Oil And Chives soup is extremely satisfying. The fragrance of truffle oil lends a rich earthness, while the mushroom soup is thick in texture and rich with mushroom flavour.
The Grilled Beef Striploin features a thick cut of prime beef striploin, done till medium rare. Despite the tasty, moist interior, the meat was tough and difficult to cut, let alone chew. Would have been slightly better with a thinner cut of beef. The asparagus was fresh and crunchy, and paired well with the fragrant and smooth truffled mashed potato. Overall a tasy dish, but disappointing in the texture of the meat.
In contrast, the Seared Fillet Of Barramundi was excellent. The fish was soft, flaky and meaty, perfectly done. The white bean ragout was fragrant with herbs, onions, tomatoes and pepper. Lovely dish, I highly recommend it!
The Dark Chocolate Cake With Caramelised Walnuts has a rich, almost brownie like cake, but isn't as rich or dense as an actual brownie. Rather average, but the addition of the cunchy walnuts and sweet, creamy anglaise sauce made it much better.
Finish with beer or wine!
Overall, Flutes Restaurant Bar is a great dining option for romantic dinners, events, or simply for great food and wine.
As one of the few bars / watering holes in the far eastern side of Singapore, Slackers' Bar & Cafe has an edge over its competition: a rooftop view, and good ambience. And while office workers around the area may go there to 'slack', the staff certainly aren't relaxing!
The best thing about Slackers' Bar & Cafe is the rooftop ambience, with a view of the 2 shopping centers surrounding it, Changi City Point and UE BizHub. The rooftop garden adds a touch of greenery, while Slackers' Bar & Cafe leverages on the ample space here to allocate a Darts area. They also have a free Snooker / Pool table for customers!
Service at Slackers' Bar & Cafe definitely isn't slack. Staff are friendly, and take orders quickly, though fulfilling orders can take a good 15 - 20 minutes. The interior of Slackers' Bar & Cafe is small, but the space is put to good use, with the bar at the front acting as a visual display.
Slackers' Bar & Cafe offers both Western and Asian cuisine, focusing on burgers, pasta, pizza, and bar bites. It seems most of the dishes have a generous portion, and are prepared to order, which means a slight wait for your food.
A side note, interestingly enough, it appears that Slackers' Bar & Cafe has had some problems with a recent Groupon promotion, and most diners who utilised the Groupon voucher at Slackers' Bar & Cafe had negative experiences due to some miscommunication of T&C.
The lush greenery of the rooftop, and the view of both Changi City Point and UE BizHub make the ambience here stand out... Even without their free snooker / pool table and darts area.
Beer Erdinger Weissbier (SGD $16 Half Pint x 2, SGD $22 Full Pint x 2) is on tap here, and Happy Hours mean the prices here are among the cheapest in Singapore for this beer.
The Chicken Quesadillas (SGD $18) has nicely melted cheese, grilled chicken that is still slightly moist and not dry, diced fresh tomatoes and jalapenos for a tangy, sour and spicy kick. I loved the accompanying sour cream and home made salsa. But the ration of filling in the Chicken Quesadillas is poor, with very little chicken, and an overwhelming amount of cheese.
The Egg Burji (SGD $6.95), or Egg Poriyal, is a delicious mix of scrambled eggs, diced tomatoes and onions with Indian spices. Originating from Tamil Nadu, South India, this traditional Indian side dish makes for an unusual bar snack or appetizer, and is quite popular here.
The Basket Of Fries (SGD $7.95) is a nice sharing basket of thick cut, warm and crisp fries. Lightly salted and with a nice potato flavour. Excellent with beer!
The Fish Fingers (SGD $8.95) arrives with 5 perfectly cooked pieces. Crisp exterior, with a hot interior, drizzled with a dash of lemon juice, just lovely. Can you do this at home? Sure. But I still like it!
The Onion Pakoda (SGD $7.95) is a traditional South India snack, consisting of a basic deep fried onion fritter battered with Indian spices. Slightly spicy, crunchy, and with a hint of sweetness from the fresh onions, this is a great bar snack.
The Slackers' Fish And Chips (SGD $16.95) features 2 strips of creamy dory fish, in a thin but limp batter. The portion is large, and quite filling, but the taste is just about average, no better or worse than others I've had elsewhere. Decent dish to order if you're here, and one of the few main courses on the menu.
Founded in August 2013 by a close friend and former disciple in Sales, Sandy Trove or SandyTrove.com is a Singapore based, online shop retailing fashion accessories. Invoking the calm, lesiurely feeling of relaxing by the sea, or finding buried treasure along the beach, Sandy Trove has a good range of ladies bags, necklaces, bracelets and charms.
I like that Sandy Trove has a wide range of designs for bags. From handbags to clutches, slingbags to satchels, designs are regularly updated and refreshed. In particular, designs stand out for their sleek, modern look, with many suitable for office / business use.
The range of designs for bracelets and charms veer towards the whimsical and playful, conveying a youthful feel. Designs include animal themes, love themes, seasonal themes, and more. Sandy Trove also takes requests from time to time, if you see an item you like elsewhere, you may request for Sandy Trove to help you source the item, and she will attempt to get it.
Sandy Trove provides International Shipping, and products typically take between 4 days to 3 weeks to arrive, depending on your country. Sandy Trove also has a handy "look book" for tips and ideas on pairing your fashion accessories. Check out Sandy Trove at http://sandytrove.com/, or visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sandytrove.


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Cabo San Lucas is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Many of the hotels offer special spa packages so you can get pampered in the most luxurious surroundings. A beautiful coastline stretches along Cab San Lucas, which features picture perfect white sandy beaches as well as amazing cliffs and secret hidden coves. If you are a bit more adventurous then you may want to try out some water-sports such as jet skiing or banana boating. There are also day and night fishing trips which can be booked through your hotel or travel agent and make a nice day out for all the family.
Cab San Lucas also serves tens of renowned and famous hotels. These hotels and restaurants generate the really big portion of the city's income. Tourism is a major industry and big part of the employment in Cabo San Lucas, so you bound to get the best treatment when on your stay in Cab San Lucas, at the Inn at Rincon. The are of Cabo San Lucas doesn't host large corporations and businesses. This is the reason why tourism alone is the source of the city's income. In addition, several governmental funds and allowances are allocated for the growth and prosperity of the city.
Of special internest are the lodging facilities that away from the crowd and in nice quiet seclusion in the countryside. The Inn at Rincon is such a place. It is even on the Coast by the Sea of Cortez. So you are close to the beach, fishing, kite surfing and so much with privacy like no other place near Cabo San Lucas.
Since Cabo San Lucas is a really historical place therefore it is not very uncommon to find historical buildings and monuments. It holds rich history and cultural heritage, which is liked by many international tourists. Foods, cuisine, arts, music and dance are some of the most famous and most beloved things by the foreign tourists. In addition to foreign tourists, Cab San Lucas also handles hundreds of domestic travelers who arrive with their families to enjoy the summer vacations. With a small population of only 56,811, Cabo San Lucas is a peaceful, quiet and calm place on earth.


4.30am alarm! Even too early for Evie.
5.57am train Penrith to Manchester Airport, with a sad goodbye to Daddy, who we will see in a couple of weeks, when part 1 of our holiday adventure is over. Evie, my mum and me set off. The journey was spent sleeping, looking at people and munching on cucumber!
Through check in…. pleased I could take the car seat without extra cost.
Through security, where I was again pleased to be able to take her milk through. Having a baby didn't make any of the rest of security less thorough though. If anything it was even more so.
Some quick breakfast and ready to board the plane.
Evie had a little mini belt attached to my belt, not that it really stopped her wriggling. Luckily the cabin crew gave her a little toy and my seat neighbour enjoyed entertaining her.
After snoozes and wriggles we landed. Got the Number 1 bus straight to the city centre, all going far too easily.
Now picture a baby in front sling, rucksack on back, 18kg bag over one shoulder, car seat in other arm. Then the taxi driver says it is easier to walk than drive…. talk about a sense of humour failure when after 10 mins in sweltering heat we still hadn't reached the hotel…. but in the end we made it.
We will be catching a taxi back to the station!


This lovely inn sits nestled in the sloping shores of Lake Superior, overlooking the lake's grand view. The upper floor's view is positively spectacular. The grounds are immaculately kept with thick beautiful flower gardens in the warmer months and plenty of snow in the colder months. The lawns surrounding the inn are laid out in such a way that families can have their own BQ still leaving plenty of space for the couple looking for a quiet picnic.
The Winfield Inn is owned and operated by a lovely family that truly sees their guests as guests. They seem more like hosts rather than management. This is rare treat when on a vacation.
An interesting souvenir and gift shop located in the office displays lots of wonderful Bayfield collectibles and gifts. Definitely take a few minutes exploring the articles tucked into the shelves.
My companion and I both loved the decor of the rooms. Pure comfort; with soft colors and plenty of pillows. Even the shelf above the bed offers books for us readers. The bathtub is one for relaxing, unique, designed a bit wider than most.
I couldn't help but notice how clean the rooms are and how clean they are kept. It seemed as if every time I left the room the maid came in to tidy up and leave new coffee packets and towels; another rare find these days.
If you plan to travel with pets, the Winfield Inn should be first on your list. Your pets are welcome, which make this a great family place to vacation.
Just three miles away from Isle Vista Casino and a mile from downtown Bayfield, you will be centrally located for all the fun activities around the area.
All and all this is a great inn with everything I look for in a place to stay; both my companion and I rate the Winfield Inn very high and feel comfortable in recommending it to our thousands of readers.
I recommend making reservations well in advance for the summer months, especially for Fri. and Sat., but should you find yourself in town without a place to stay, stop in, the Winfield Inn management will do their best to accommodate you, even if it means directing you to another nice inn near by.
Room at Winfield Inn. Photo by Gwenevere Young. Copyright 2000.
View of Lake and Yard. Photo by Gwenevere Young. Copyright 2000.


Nursing is considered to be among the most versatile profession within the medical care profession. Since health care has advanced over the years, nursing profession has reinvented itself several times. Today, the role of nurses in medical institutions has continued to change. Patients now demand to have a more convenient health care which is more centered on their personal needs (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee, 2011). In the modern medical profession, nurses have been mandated to practice to their full extent in reference to their education and training.
There are various factors, which have caused changes in the role of nurses. The principal factors causing the changes are elevated levels of chronic conditions, and the increasing insured population. There is also increased demand for health care by racial and minority groupings. The changing eating habits and other emerging social trends are key contributors to the development of chronic conditions. Terminal illnesses demand closer and more centered medical assistance than other forms of illnesses.
Today, minority population groupings who have in the past faced obstacles in attaining health care are now seeking better health care services. They are demanding to have care services that are tailored to a culturally diverse population. These needs elevate the demand for nurses who can serve the changing wants and preferences by patients. Given that the aging population is continuing to grow, the role of nurses will fully change in order to offer long term palliative care to them.
Nurses should be offered higher levels of training and education in medical learning institutions to enable them adapt to the changing roles. More diverse skills should be added to the traditional medical education offered to nurses. Governments should facilitate an improved medical education system which will promote a seamless performance in the medical profession. The health reform act has made a positive impact to the changing roles of nurses. The bill mandates the allocation of finances for general nursing education, and also for advanced medical practice (Stokowski, 2010). Improved medical training services for the nurses are paramount in aiding them adapt to their changing roles.


AutoML machine learning deep learning without code by Uber, Ludwig allows users to train and make inference deep learning model without coding (caveat you still have to use command line code). Previously, it is an internal tool at Uber now open sourced to gather contribution. It's a python library.
Sraj Raval gives this tutorial using Ludwig in Google Colab.
Sraj Raval expression quote, "Don't hate. Copy & Paste." To install Ludwig copy and paste installation code from Uber github page.


You're stranded on a Desert Island, what are the three albums that you would have to have while you were there?
We'll get to movies, books and items in the next couple of posts.
Is it cheating that #2 is a double album? If so I would take disc 2 then.
Nah, it's all good! Album is the measure so if it's a double or triple album go for it.
I have the Chicago Symphony version which is quite nice also. It's mono but it is incredible. I also have the Berlin Philharmonic, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, and the Vienna Philharmonic versions, which are all great featuring conductors like Maazel, Van Karajan, Masur and Gardiner.
You should get the Wilhelm Furtwangler version, it's really an experience.
2. hmmm...I only have three? Beatles White Album? Let it Be? I'll go with Abbey Road.
3. Of course, any Grateful Dead live recording.
I bet my voice teacher (the opera director) has a copy, I'll see if I can check it out.
Terrapin from the Filmore East Show?? One of my favorites, and that whole show from the Great American Music Hall (1974) was awesome since I got to see it live!
That Filmore East is a good choice Oskaar. If the scribblings on my cd's are correct it took up 4 cd's!!
2. Robert Johnson - Complete Recordings!!
Joni Mitchell, Clouds OR a "Best of" if thats an option.
Tricky call though... so many to choose from.
3. Owain Phyfe - "Of Poets, Bards, and Singers of Song"
"Here's a health to the company, and one to my lass. Let us drink and be merry - all out of one glass. Let us drink and be merry, all grief to refrain. For we may or might never all meet here again."
'74...that was a good year!
Most of us wouldn't ever get stranded on a desert Island period. It isn't a test of AC/DC theory or real-world situations, but a simple way to see what people who post here find entertaining in the way of music.
There will be more coming up soon, I hope you will play along with us.
I'd also hide one called the Concert for Sarajevo. It's a live recording with Pavoratti, Delores O'Reirdan, Meatloaf, and a host of others. Great stuff.
I might have to change my answer depending on what all grows on the island.

1) Songs for the Night Sky, by Emerald Rose. (IMO one of the best celtic/folk/pagan/rock albums ever made. World Wedding is absolutely fantastic, with Urania Sings coming in a close second!
3) "You can Tune a Piano but you can't Tuna Fish", by REO Speedwagon!
It's your fantasy! GFI (Go For It)!


"High School Musical's" Sharpay Evans always wanted to steal the spotlight, and Ashley Tisdale was happy to give it to her.
Even after effectively moving on from the uber-popular Disney Channel musical trilogy that made her famous, Tisdale, 25, was thrilled to let her vainglorious alter ego shine solo in the direct-to-home-video spinoff "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure," hitting stores this Tuesday.
A few years have passed since Tisdale last donned Sharpay's signature pastel pink designer ensembles, and Tisdale says the clothes – and the hair, and the makeup – did indeed make the girl.


How often do movies/TV shows get removed from Netflix?
How do you stream your favorite programming?
Hulu Plus(not having tv rights)?
What should I stream next?
Buy a DVD/Instant Video/Blu-ray at Amazon, get $5/$8 off a movie ticket.
Make a difference which device I use to stream?
Full Moon Streaming -- Stream all the stuff from Charles Band & Full Moon ent.
Streaming player with big buffer?
How do I record a TV show streaming live on the internet?
Airplay support for HBO go on IOS coming..
Netflix not stopping in getting exclusive deals..
Bought UV Code but now what?
PlayON for Roku - who uses it? Thoughts?
Is From Russia With Love the only Bond flick on Netflix?
Sifl & Ollie is back...on YouTube.
Notable Xbox Video Freebies, Discounts, New Additions, etc.
Any of you watching Burning Love on Yahoo?
Is the Sony SMP-N200 streamer worth $10?
Netflix Streaming - Two devices at once?
Last movie/TV show you streamed?
Spotify Music - Noteworthy additions, apps, partnerships, updates, etc.
Which Streaming Services Do You Use?
Streaming Devices - What Do You Use?
Ideas for threads in our new forum?


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The traditional dynamics of the referral process have often left clients feeling a little out of the loop, but times have changed. Here, Ray Girotti explains why it is now essential to see the client as central to the choice of whether or where their animal is referred.
Dan Curtis speaks with CVS Group's newly appointed director of nursing, Belinda Andrews-Jones, about her career to date.
Regular unplanned absences can cripple small practices and cause considerable problems for larger operations too. But before taking action it is vital to know the law when it comes to managing employee sickness, explains Emily Chalkley.
The last thing any practice owner or manager needs is to be asked to appear before an employment tribunal. But if the worst does happen, it is vital to know exactly where you and your practice stand, says Mark Stevens.
sponsored Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 – it's not too late to nominate!
Celebrate the achievements of remarkable people who are dedicated to making animals healthier and happier.
Adam Bernstein discusses why, despite technological advances, it will always be the staff who make the difference between success and failure in practice.
Personal leadership development: does gender make a difference?
With much debate about the under-representation of women in leadership roles, Sarah Page-Jones discusses how a gender-neutral approach could be more accessible for female leaders.
People are becoming more and more aware of the value of their data and, even more importantly, the impact if that data is misused, says Neil Matthews.
Verity Johnson discusses why the attributes that make for wonderfully caring individuals and teams often come with a personal price.
Four years ago the starting gun was fired on a workplace pension revolution. Known as auto-enrolment, its aim is to ensure we all have enough income to live on when we get old. Adam Bernstein explains.
The most valuable asset your practice has is the staff it employs. Keep them happy and motivated with VBJ's top 10 tips on geting the most out of your team.
A mini series of articles looking at the lack of female leaders in the veterinary profession prompted a wave of feedback from VBJ readers. Here, practice owner, vet and mother, Lorna Clark, explains how she has been able to 'have it all'.
For five days this spring, an intrepid group of Brits abroad attended the North American Veterinary Community 2016 Conference. Among them was VBJ editorial board member Alison Lambert, who explains why more of us should be making the trip.
Chanticleer's March column for Veterinary Times discusses the importance of communicating the right way to help practice life.
Could your approach to euthanasia be the death of your practice?


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Zscaler congratulates Aleksandra Verhoeve, Alice Wang, and Melody Atkins
We are pleased to introduce you to three of our honorees, and we are grateful that they are part of the Zscaler family.
Aleksandra Verhoeve, Director, Regional Sales, Germany
Aleksandra became interested in cybersecurity because she wanted to help counter the devastation that hackers had been unleashing on organizations. She finds the work meaningful and likes being on the side of the good guys. One aspect of her role that Aleksandra particularly appreciates is learning from customers as they share their perspectives. Recently, an IT leader at a publishing house described his organization's use of the darknet, which shocked Aleksandra until he explained that they use it to communicate with informants. Aleksandra grew up in Croatia and today lives in Germany, where she enjoys time with friends and family and plays tennis to manage stress—after a hard day, she's fierce on the court. Many people have influenced Aleksandra during her life, but she credits her daughter with inspiring her to be her very best. We appreciate that Aleksandra always brings her best to her team at Zscaler and to her customers.
Alice Wang, Principal Software Engineer
Alice was born to be an engineer, following in the footsteps of both of her parents and her older sisters. As a child, she remembers waking in the night to find her mother sitting on the bed reading a technical document, writing notes, and trying figure out the best approach for solving an engineering challenge. What Alice enjoys about software engineering is the satisfaction of finding a neat solution for a design, and she loves that cybersecurity interacts with almost all emerging technologies, so there's no shortage of interesting challenges. Fun fact: When Alice was young, she believed she had a superpower that would emerge as soon as the time was right. She says it was years before she realized she was ordinary. Those of us at Zscaler who have the pleasure of knowing and working with Alice couldn't disagree more.
Melody Atkins, Enterprise Client Executive
Melody joined Zscaler in 2015 after more than a decade in technology roles and an extended trip abroad. Upon her return, she sought a new career direction—she wanted to be part of an emerging industry that promised growth and excitement. She found the right industry, and the right company, with Zscaler. She loves the strategic aspects of her role working with customers and the dynamic nature of these relationships. Melody credits her dad, a small business owner, with instilling in her a strong worth ethic. Fun fact: Melody is a self-proclaimed Gettysburg geek with a love for the area's history. Therefore, in the words of Lincoln, we believe it is altogether fitting and proper that we honor Melody for her contribution to Zscaler and to her community as a yoga instructor.
Congratulations, Aleksandra, Alice, and Melody!


Your budding AFL fan can represent the Doggies and celebrate the coming together of the game to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous culture and history with this Western Bulldogs 2018 Kid's Indigenous Guernsey. The Blue, Red and White Bulldogs Guernsey design is modelled on a combination of modern and traditional elements that represent every supporter out there. The Guernsey features the AFL Logo, official jock tag at the left hip and ASICS and Mission Logo's which are fully sublimated into the design. Constructed with 100% lightweight polyester, the fabrication ensures superior performance and enhanced breathability, while integrated moisture wicking technology keeps you comfortable, whether it be during training or cheering the boys on come game day. Featuring a unique Indigenous inspired detailing through the guernsey, these special edition guernseys will be worn by the team during the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round to let them showcase their undying passion for the Bulldogs with the Western Bulldogs 2018 Kid's Indigenous Guernsey.


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RCMP looking for witnesses after man died in snowmobiling accident
A Kamloops man died Sunday after falling into a creek bed and becoming pinned by his snowmobile
Feb. 1, 2018 2:30 p.m.
The Barriere RCMP are looking for witnesses as the investigation into the fatal snowmobiling incident on Harp Mountain continues.
On Jan. 28, a Kamloops man died after falling into a creek bed where he became pinned under his snowmobile, police said in a news release.
One person then stayed with the man, and the two others took off on their sled to try to get into an area where their cell phones worked to call for assistance to free their trapped friend.
Search and Rescue members were deployed to recover the body.
The Barriere RCMP would now like to speak with any snowmobilers who assisted the search team at the scene by calling 250-672-9918.
Life sentence for young B.C. man who murdered his mother
Genderless ID won't fly


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Une , est un type d'habitation japonais caractéristique de l'époque d'Edo, entre le  et le . Une nagaya est un long bâtiment, d'un ou deux étages, divisé en plusieurs appartements destinés à être loués. Le puits, les toilettes et les installations de traitement des déchets sont mis en commun entre tous les habitants d'une même nagaya. À l'exception d'une éventuelle chambre à coucher, chaque ménage ne dispose que d'une pièce à vivre. En règle générale, les deux extrémités de ces bâtiments étaient occupés par des commerces, dont les propriétaires vivaient dans les appartements adjacents.

Origines
Le terme se rencontre déjà dans le Man'yōshū, une anthologie de poésie datant de  environ, dans laquelle il désigne un pavillon situé dans l'enceinte d'un monastère (livre XVI, poème 3822). Par la suite, les textes japonais mentionnent régulièrement des bâtiments longs dans les établissements religieux bouddhistes, comme la léproserie connue sous le nom de  (Kitayama jūhakken-do), construite à Nara au  et qui devait son nom aux  disposées en enfilade qui servaient à accueillir les malades.

Durant la période féodale, des habitations de ce type furent édifiées près des résidences aristocratiques, pour y loger les samouraïs de rang inférieur, les soldats et les serviteurs. Ces logements furent également introduits dans le cadre urbain, à Tokyo, toujours dans le même but.

Époque d'Edo
C'est au début de cette époque que les maisons longues furent appelées nagaya-mon. En ville, ces maisons devinrent caractéristiques des marchands de classe moyenne ou supérieure, tandis que dans les campagnes, elles furent l'apanage des notables et des paysans riches. Ce n'est qu'avec le développement urbain constant qui survient lors de l'époque d'Edo que les nagaya devinrent la forme d'habitat majoritaire des couches inférieures de la population.

Il s'agit alors de logements semi-collectifs. Chaque famille dispose de son appartement, mais les nagaya sont en général regroupées par deux, autour d'une cour étroite dans laquelle est installée le puits et les sanitaires communs à tous les locataires (il n'y a toutefois rien pour se laver, les habitants devant donc aller aux bains publics).

Les conditions de vie dans les nagaya peuvent être assez difficiles, puisque la promiscuité et le manque d'installations sanitaires entraînent de graves problèmes d'hygiènes. Construits en bois, ces logements étaient propice aux incendies, ce qui leur valut le surnom de . L'autre grande difficulté de la vie dans une nagaya est la présence permanente du propriétaire (ōya), qui surveille les activités de tous ses locataires (tanako).

Disparition et postérité
Avec les changements de l'ère Meiji,, notamment l'industrialisation, les conditions de vie s'améliorent sensiblement au Japon, et les nagayas deviennent progressivement les logements caractéristiques des classes les plus pauvres de la société. Les nagayas en bois telles qu'elles existaient auparavant ont aujourd'hui presque disparu des villes japonaises, d'autant plus avec les destructions occasionnées par les bombardements alliés sur le Japon au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Cependant, les habitations urbaines actuelles reprennent certaines des caractéristiques des nagayas, notamment la longueur.

Ces habitats ont cependant profondément marqué la culture japonaise, car malgré les conditions de vie difficiles qui les caractérisaient, les habitants développaient grâce à la promiscuité une très forte solidarité. Cette promiscuité fournit également de la matière au rakugo (une forme comique de spectacle littéraire) ou au senryū, le pendant satirique et cynique des haïkus.

Plusieurs œuvres japonaises attestent de cette persistance des nagayas dans les mémoires:

 Dans le manga Spirale, de Junji Itō, ces anciennes maisons sont au cœur de l'histoire
 Dans le manga et l'anime Bleach, les habitations de la Soul Society sont souvent apparentées à des nagayas.
 Le roman Zennin nagaya, de , adapté en manga par , met en scène les habitants d'une nagaya à l'époque d'Edo.

Notes et références

Articles connexes
 Architecture vernaculaire
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Grapevine-based Gamestop is distributing a game designed and developed by a team of North Texans who all have autism.
PLANO, Texas — If you are not a gamer, don't let that cloud your judgement about this story.
Yes, it is partially about gaming – specifically, a video game called "To Catch a Monkey".
But we're not going to focus on the game as much as the people who built it.
There's Kyle, who is 27. He designed the poster promoting the game.
And there's Tyler, who is 29. He designed the game's main menu and other art.
The entire game – from the coding to the animation and sound effects - was done at a studio in Plano by people who are all on the autism spectrum.
The nonPareil Institute provides adults with autism who have aged out of school settings a place to learn impressive technical skills. Skills like computer programming, coding, 3-d modeling, and video game design are very much in demand.
NonPareil means unique, unrivaled, or unmatched.
Tyler spent about six months taking classes at nonPareil before he started teaching.
"The big thing I learned was I wasn't alone. I was not knowingly around anyone else on the autism spectrum before I came here," he said. "It was definitely something I needed in my life and changed it for the better."
NonPareil doesn't refer to Tyler, Kyle and the others as students, but as crew members.
Jeffreys' son is on the autism spectrum.
"They show the world - look I am a little different, but I'm not less. I am really somebody who can do exactly what you do," Jeffreys said.
The nonPareil Institute opened 10 years ago. In that time, crew members have produced a lot of video games, but "To Catch a Monkey" is the first game to catch big name attention.
"We were so impressed," said Martha Sotelo, supervisor of corporate social responsibility at Gamestop.
Gamestop produced a limited edition Xbox controller in honor of Autism Awareness month in April. When people purchase it, they receive "To Catch a Monkey".
Some of the proceeds go to nonPareil, where crew members prove that differences don't matter.
It turns out this is a story about a game - the game of life. And at nonPareil, they win.


Same SID for QA & Prd systems - pros and cons?
Currently the QA and Prd systems have the same SID and system/instance no, although they are on different hosts.
We would like to know what are the long term pros and cons for keeping the QA and Prd SIDs the same for all systems.
We are already making a list, so thought we might as well get more inputs from the community too.
We already have this arrangement for the past 3 months and have not faced any major issues.
I believe you are thinking in the right direction, But anyway, whats the advantage in having same SID in the landscape? I can't see one. I would not suggest continuing this. You may want to consider using homogeneous system copy to change SID if you wish to.
Anyway i would not recommend to continue with that.


The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is complex. The ACA penalty process being initiated by the IRS is no exception. Employers receiving notifications (Letter 226J) must respond within 30 days to avoid further action by the IRS. The process your business or organization must take to develop your response must be focused and efficient.
If you have received ACA penalty notification, you are not alone. Thousands of employers all over the country are receiving IRS Letter 226J for failing to comply with the Affordable Care Act's shared responsibility provisions in 2015. While reviewing your ACA penalty notification letter use this as a guide for preparing your response.
IRS Letter 226-J is issued to Applicable Large Employers who were responsible for Employer Shared Responsibility and failed to comply. All ALEs that receive this notification have 30 days to review and respond to the IRS demands payment and takes further action.
If your organization made the strategic decision not to offer healthcare coverage, this letter and penalties should be an anticipated business expense.
In 2015 ALEs were required to offer minimum coverage to 70% of all full-time employees (30 or more hours a week). You will need to review the requirements for the year(s) in question and collect all information to respond to the notification.
While you are required to interact with the IRS directly, you should reach out to ACAwise for 2017 ACA reporting. Also, if your organization previously filed with ACAwise, we will be able to provide additional help, resources, and information for reviewing the process and determine if any errors were previously made.
It might be that case that an employer checked an incorrect box or proved the wrong information. ACAwise walks you through the filing process and will help to review your previously filing 1094-C and 1095-C. We are a full-service ACA reporting and compliance solution, so we ensure the information provided to the IRS is accurate.
ALE's must agree with the employers shared responsibility payment or disagree with the assessment. To answer notification, Letter 226-J employers must complete and submit Form 14764. Do not submit Forms 1095-C and 10994-C.
Is your business feeling confident about its ability to comply with ACA reporting requirements in 2018? If you are hesitant or wish to speak with an ACA expert on ways ACAwise can help file your ACA Forms confident, contact us and we will be happy to discuss the best way moving forward for your business.


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Timothy Michael Krul (born 3 April 1988) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for  club Norwich City and the Netherlands national team.

Krul has represented the Netherlands at every level since 2002. He made his debut for the full national team in July 2011 and was part of the team that came third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Newcastle United
Krul began his career at hometown club RAS and later local Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag. He joined Premier League club Newcastle United in the summer of 2005 on a three-year deal after failing to sign professional terms. ADO demanded a compensation fee and objected to the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC). The DRC denied the claim and ADO took the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS ruled in February 2007 in favour of ADO, ordering Newcastle to pay €220,000 as compensation for the transfer.

Following an injury to Newcastle's first-choice goalkeeper Shay Given, Krul appeared on the bench as back-up to second-choice Steve Harper. Krul made his Newcastle debut in the UEFA Cup on 2 November 2006 against Palermo. His debut was well-received; he displayed his shot-stopping abilities, saving efforts from Giuseppe Biava and David Di Michele and recording a clean sheet in the process.

He was injured during the warm-up prior to the second leg tie against Palermo and then aggravated that injury in the warm-up before a game against Watford. He required two cartilage operations as a result, keeping him out of action for almost six months. He returned to action in April 2007.

On 13 June 2007, he signed a new four-year contract with Newcastle. In the same month, he was part of the Dutch Under-21 squad that won the European Championships and also qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Falkirk (loan)
On 3 August 2007, Krul joined Scottish side Falkirk on loan, originally until 1 January 2008 though it was later extended until the end of the season after a number of impressive performances. The following day he made his debut for Falkirk and kept a clean sheet as the team won 4–0 against Gretna. Falkirk initially wanted to sign him on a permanent deal but it was refused by Newcastle.

In the two games immediately following his debut, he conceded four goals against Celtic and seven goals against Rangers at Ibrox. Krul was sent off for the first time in his professional career on 2 January 2008 after reacting badly to an opponent's challenge. Shortly afterwards, he suffered a dislocated shoulder during a Scottish Cup defeat against Aberdeen and missed the rest of the season.

Carlisle United (loan)
On 21 November 2008, Krul joined Carlisle United on a one-month loan from Newcastle to replace Ben Alnwick, who had rejoined Tottenham Hotspur. The loan deal was extended for a further month in December with Krul returning to Newcastle in January.

Return to Newcastle

Krul returned to Newcastle as backup to first choice Steve Harper. He made his senior league debut on 8 August 2009 in the opening Football League Championship game of the season away to West Bromwich Albion, coming on as a half time substitute for the injured Harper. Following this match, The Guardian called him "an excellent reserve goalkeeper". He later played the full Football League Cup match against Huddersfield Town on 26 August 2009, which Newcastle won 4–3. Krul also started the 2–0 League Cup defeat to Peterborough. Against Swansea City on 28 November, he again came on to replace the injured Steve Harper. On 2 January, he played in the FA Cup Third Round tie against Plymouth Argyle, the game ending 0–0. He then played in the replay at St James' Park on 13 January, a 3–0 victory. Krul started his first league game for Newcastle on 2 May 2010, the last day of the Championship campaign, against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road and kept a clean sheet. In July 2010, Krul signed a new four-year contract with Newcastle.

Krul made his Premier League debut for Newcastle on 18 September 2010 against Everton at Goodison Park, coming on as a substitute in the 35th minute for the injured Steve Harper in a match that ended in a 1–0 win for the Magpies. He made his first Premier League start on 26 September against Stoke City at St James' Park. He then played against Manchester City in a 2–1 loss, Wigan Athletic in a 2–2 draw and in the 2–1 away win to West Ham United, before starting in his first Tyne-Wear derby, Newcastle winning 5–1, and a 1–0 away win at Arsenal a week later.

Following his good performances, Alan Pardew gave him more chances. He eventually became first choice and Harper was sent on loan to Brighton & Hove Albion. He started the 2011–12 season well, keeping clean sheets in the first two matches of the season against Arsenal and Sunderland. On 3 December 2011, Krul made his 50th Newcastle appearance against Chelsea. He saved a Frank Lampard penalty and made several other impressive saves, although Newcastle went on to lose the game 3–0. On 3 March 2012, Krul signed a new five-year contract at Newcastle United. Krul then went on to play in the away game against Arsenal, which Newcastle lost 2–1. During the match, fellow Dutchman Robin van Persie accused Krul of wasting time throughout the match and taunted Krul after the match had ended. The row continued into the tunnel and the two players had to be separated. Although he received criticism from Arsenal player Jack Wilshere, teammate James Perch defended Krul, believing van Persie "out of order". At the end of the season, Krul received Toon Talk's Newcastle United Player of the Year award.

In the summer before the 2012–13 Premier League, Krul was given the number 1 jersey, with Steve Harper receiving number 37. Krul started the first three matches of the season before suffering an elbow injury whilst on international duty. After seven weeks off, Krul returned to training. Krul made his return in the Tyne–Wear derby on 21 October 2012, a 1–1 draw. He injured his ankle during a Europa League match in the Round of 32 against Ukrainian side Metalist Kharkiv which ruled him out for five weeks. In the Tyne–Wear derby on 14 April 2013, Krul suffered a dislocated shoulder on 57th minutes after he landed awkwardly after punching away an Adam Johnson free-kick. After surgery on his dislocated shoulder, Krul was ruled out for the rest of the 2012–13 season.

Ahead of the 2013–14 season, Krul made his first appearance since his ankle injury in a friendly match against Rangers. In November, Krul made some impressive displays, conceding just two goals and keeping clean sheets against Tottenham, where he made a total of 14 saves during the match), and Chelsea. His impressive displays earned him November's Premier League Player of the Month. Krul's performance was praised by Newcastle United goalkeeping legend Pavel Srníček and manager Alan Pardew.

Krul sustained an ankle injury in training before Newcastle's match with West Ham United and was ruled out for up to six weeks with the injury. Krul returned in his side's 2–0 defeat to Chelsea.

Return to the Netherlands
On 25 August 2016, Krul signed a one-year contract extension at Newcastle United before joining Ajax on a season-long loan deal to provide him with top-tier first-team football as he continued his recovery from injury. That deal was cut short, Krul only playing six games for the club's reserve side, and, in January 2017, he joined fellow Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar on loan for the rest of the season.

Brighton & Hove Albion
On 31 August 2017, Krul signed for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on a season-long loan, reuniting him with former Newcastle manager Chris Hughton. On 19 September, he made his debut for the club in an EFL Cup third round tie against AFC Bournemouth. The following day, he signed a permanent deal with Brighton, ending his twelve-year association with Newcastle. At the end of the season, Krul left the club.

Norwich City
Krul signed for Championship club Norwich City on 24 July 2018 on a two-year contract. He signed a new three-year contract in June 2019. Krul was named Norwich City's Player of the Season in the club's 2019–20 campaign, making him only the fifth ever different goalkeeper to win the Barry Butler memorial trophy.

International career

Krul represented the Netherlands national team at U17 level at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Peru. He represented the U21s at the 2008 Toulon Tournament and was a regular in the side for the 2011 European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign.

On 4 June 2011, Krul made the starting eleven for the Netherlands in a friendly against Brazil, his first cap at senior level. He went on to keep a clean sheet, pulling off a string of decent saves in a 0–0 draw. He played his second match for the international team four days later against Uruguay in a 3–4 penalty shoot-out loss, the match having finished 1–1 after 90 minutes. He was called up to the Netherlands UEFA Euro 2012 squad but did not make any appearances. In new coach Louis van Gaal's first competitive game in charge against Turkey in Amsterdam, Krul was selected as starting goalkeeper, keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 win for the Oranje.

In June 2014, Krul was included in the Netherlands' squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. In the quarter-final against Costa Rica, he was brought on by Louis van Gaal as a 120th-minute substitute for the penalty shootout. He saved two of the five penalties he faced as the Netherlands won 4–3. This was the first time in the history of the World Cup that a goalkeeper was sent on as a substitute solely for a penalty shootout.

Personal life
Krul has two children. During his time at ADO Den Haag, Krul was nicknamed "Bakkers Handen" (Bakers Hands) which was said to be due to his hands being the size of bread loaves.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours
Norwich City
EFL Championship: 2018–19, 2020–21

Netherlands U17
UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2005
FIFA U-17 World Championship third place: 2005

Netherlands U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2007

Netherlands
FIFA World Cup third place: 2014

Individual
Premier League Player of the Month: November 2013
Norwich City Player of the Season: 2019–20
PFA Team of the Year: 2020–21 Championship

References

External links

Netherlands U17 stats at OnsOranje
Netherlands U19 stats at OnsOranje
Netherlands U21 stats at OnsOranje

1988 births
Living people
Footballers from The Hague
Dutch footballers
Association football goalkeepers
ADO Den Haag players
Newcastle United F.C. players
Falkirk F.C. players
Carlisle United F.C. players
AFC Ajax players
Jong Ajax players
AZ Alkmaar players
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players
Norwich City F.C. players
Scottish Premier League players
Premier League players
English Football League players
Eerste Divisie players
Eredivisie players
Netherlands youth international footballers
Netherlands under-21 international footballers
Netherlands international footballers
UEFA Euro 2012 players
2014 FIFA World Cup players
UEFA Euro 2020 players
Dutch expatriate footballers
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in England
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Scotland
Expatriate footballers in England
Expatriate footballers in Scotland