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MTN Group has announced it will invest approximately EUR 168 million into AIH in the next two to four years after acquiring 33.3% of the JV between Rocket Internet and Millicom.
The Group said it expects to invest approximately EUR168 million over the next two to four years into AIH after the 33.3% transaction closed July 1 2014.
With 33,3% of Africa Internet Holding (AIH), MTN Group has the same standing as Rocket Internet and Millicom International Cellular on running Hellofood, Kaymu, Lamudi, Carmido, Easy Taxi and Jovago among others to build e-commerce in Africa.
Also last year, the Group also entered into an equal partnership with Rocket Internet to form the Middle East Internet Holding (MEIH), to develop internet businesses in the Middle East, with the Group and Rocket Internet being 50% shareholders in MEIH. The Group invested EUR120 million consisting of a EUR40 million cash payment and EUR80 million contingent consideration into MEIH and the transaction closed on 20 May 2014.
According to MTN Group President and CEO, Sifiso Dabengwa speaking on the release of the group's interim results for the last months ended June 30, "We continue to explore opportunities to expand our product offering outside of traditional voice and expect to increase our presence in the digital space by leveraging technology and maximising the opportunity of low internet penetration in many of our markets. The successful completion of the transactions with Africa Internet Holding (AIH) and Middle East Internet Holding (MEIH) positions the Group well to broaden our e-commerce platform and lifestyle offerings. Furthermore, we are well placed to continue the expansion of our MTN Mobile Money and broader financial services offerings and grow our innovative ICT solutions to corporate and SME customers. We will continue to explore value-accretive M&A opportunities in line with our strategy.
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I use sshuttle to tunnel my traffic through one of my remote boxes whenever I'm in a cafe or connected to an insecure network.
Does a VPN provide any additional security benefit over this kind of setup? What are the pros and cons of a VPN versus an SSH tunnel?
No. It is just different VPN protocol. If NSA can't decrypt SSH, you are fine with sshuttle, if you use strong VPN there should be nothing different.
If you set up weak primes for diffie-hellman key exchange for ssh connections, you are vulnerable, but the same can happen for any choice of weak VPN protocols.
Clarifying more details of your specific application(s) would help to evaluate further, but generally there is no difference in security if used correctly.
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COPPELL, Texas – The statewide gas price average in Texas is $1.99 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is six cents more than this day last week and is 34 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Midland are paying the most on average at $2.45 while drivers in Lubbock are paying the least at $1.90 per gallon. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.27, which is three cents more than this day last week and 29 cents less than the price per gallon at this same time last year.
For the second-straight week the statewide gas price average increased in Texas. The increase has been attributed to rising crude oil prices by market analysts. Crude oil prices will be a dominant factor towards determining if drivers will see slightly cheaper or more expensive pump prices in the coming weeks. Crude oil prices have increased since the beginning of the year.
With the exception of New Mexico, all states in the South and Southeast saw gas price averages increase on the week.


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Alliance of British Drivers (ABD) London
London traffic and transport news
MTS Campaign Meeting Report
Posted on April 30, 2018 by abdlondon
On Saturday the 28th April we held a meeting for supporters of the ABD's campaign against the Mayor's Transport Strategy (MTS) in central London. I chose to drive to the venue as I was carrying quite a weight of equipment and papers, but it turned into a typical nightmare trip on London's roads. It ended up taking 2 hours to drive the 15 miles there. We were doing well until we hit a closure of Upper Thames Street and The Embankment with all traffic being diverted across Southwark Bridge south of the river – the exact opposite direction to where we wanted to go. So I turned round and aimed to take a route around to the North via City Road and the Angel, Islington. But that route was also closed by apparent crane work. There was no advance notice or signs of these closures on two of the key routes in London. Even on a Saturday they are now very busy. What a dreadful way to run a transport network of a major world city!
I did eventually manage to get there in time to give my presentation, but one or two people didn't make it perhaps because of the traffic congestion. Here's a brief summary of what was said at the meeting. The Powerpoint presentation slides are available here: http://www.freedomfordrivers.org/MTS%20Meeting%20Presentation%202018-04-28.pdf
After a brief explanation of the objectives and background of the Alliance of British Drivers I explained the key themes of the Mayor's Strategy. These are to turn streets into places for "active travel and social interaction", and to reduce "car dependency". The latter is of course an emotive phrase when nobody talks about "cycle dependency" or "public transport dependency". Why should it be used to describe people's rational choice of transport mode? Such phrases are just part of the "spin" put on these policies and the graphic I showed taken from the Mayor's document demonstrates how unrealistic are the depictions of London in the future. Such graphics often ignore the needs for local transport deliveries of goods and services in London. In addition the Mayor has ignored the needs of the growing proportion of elderly and disabled people in London, many of whom have responded to our campaign as they are dependent on private cars or PHVs.
I talked about the Mayor's problems which the Strategy aims to counter. This includes a rapidly growing population in London which is putting a stress on public transport capacity and road congestion, and also leading to higher air pollution (and not just from traffic). These of course result from past policies adopted by London Mayors. But one of his key problems is shortage of money with a massive budget deficit looming. This results from public transport fare freezes which he promised to get elected, increasing subsidies and general financial mismanagement.
I explained that the answer from the Mayor are policies that will extract more money from Londoners (and those who visit London from outside) and restrict private travel in the name of making the population healthier. There are a number of ways the Mayor can implement these policies, via the encouragement of the London boroughs if not directly.
What alternatives could the Mayor have proposed? Obviously one of the key factors has been the growing population of London and he could have reduced that by encouraging redistribution of business activity and population as was done in the 1960s via New Towns, or by not promoting it as "more open" to immigration as he has done recently. The implementation of cycle superhighways in the manner done, road space removal (road closures, removal of gyratories, etc) and other detail policies emanating from TfL have also contributed. I suggested that it was possible to improve the road network for cyclists and for road safety without such damaging impacts on the road network.
There was a brief explanation of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and the misleading claims made about deaths from air pollution in London (as one member of the audience put it: "40,000 deaths a year in London", which shows how spurious statistics are being propagated). There is no major health crisis, Londoners are living longer and air quality is improving! We then had a session from Howard Cox of FairFuelUK. He explained what his organisation has been doing to obtain 1.7 million supporters for a campaign that is well worth supporting. He has been good at obtaining both media and political support as a result. He questioned why the Government have not looked at alternative ways of improving air quality and looked at other sources of emissions rather than just focussing on vehicle owners. FairFuelUK are working with others to produce better scientific evidence on the real health impact of emissions and the cost of ignoring alternative solutions to reducing emissions.
I explained what the campaign against the MTS had been doing and what we will do going forward. The audience was encouraged to support us in several ways to enable us to generate more supporters and more funds to fight the campaign.
Lastly there was a session on how to defeat the MTS. This can be done in local boroughs (for example I explained earlier how the ABD had defeated a proposed congestion charge in Greenwich promoted by Ken Livingstone over ten years ago), or perhaps by ensuring Sadiq Khan does not get re-elected as Mayor in two years' time. As he is doing a good job of becoming unpopular for other reasons, just like Ken Livingstone at the end of his reign, perhaps the slogan should be similar to the popular one in that era – namely "anyone but Khan" for Mayor at the next election.
It was noted that the ABD can give assistance with local campaigns in several ways – you just need to ask for it.
We covered how supporters can help the campaign. Recruiting more supporters is one key aspect over the next few months, ensure that people find out what is being done in their local boroughs (a member of the audience suggested that people ask if there are any proposals for a local congestion charge) and provide funds to fight the campaign. It is important to ensure that more London residents, and those in surrounding areas, know what is being proposed because there is general ignorance on the subject – few people have actually read the Mayor's Transport Strategy document but it will dictate many aspects of travel and parking in London over the next few years.
There was plenty of time for questions from the audience. Two particular subjects that arose was the status on Cycle Superhighway 11 (CS11) and Bank Junction closure in the City. On the former, which was proposed to result in the closure of Regent's Park to vehicles, it seems that it may be being held up by objections from affected borough councils after all. CS11 is a good example of how local opposition can delay or thwart unreasonable proposals. On Bank this is an experimental scheme but will be subject to a review in a few months' time and I explained what representations the ABD had made on this topic.
The key as always if you want to have an impact on politicians is not just to moan in private or on social media, but to directly contact the political decision makers – the Mayor London, London Assembly Members, your local M.P, local Councillors, et al. It is also necessarily to respond to relevant public consultations and get the vote out when necessary.
In my experience politicians do listen, particularly when it seems they might be at risk of losing an election by pursuing unpopular policies! Please bear that in mind. That was perhaps one of the most important points communicated at this event.
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Realmente cómoda, limpia y muy bien equipada con calefacción, frigorífico, lavadora etc.
Realmente cómoda, limpia y muy bien equipada con calefacción, frigorífico, lavadora etc. Además está ubicada en un lugar maravilloso y con una vistas fantásticas. Sin duda, esperamos volver algún día. Solo lamentamos que por culpa de los horarios de los aviones, no hemos tenido la suerte de conocer a nuestros anfitriones 3 Angus Crescent, altamente recomendable I love Ballachulish !!!
Shame there was no welcome pack, and no basic essentials such as tea, coffee and milk. After a 7 hour journey that would have been very welcome and I would have thought should be standard issue now in properties. Just a pain to have to go out again to the shop.
Spares of various things. An information leaflet in the property may have been useful for things like recycling, bin day etc. This was a very good property.
Perfect base for exploring the area. Fantastic fish and chip shop in the village and coop is only around the corner. Pub is directly across the road but noise was not an issue. Parking is communal but the nice lady next door made sure she left us a space. Would highly recommend.
The host Maryann was fantastic and very willing to go the extra mile to help us out. Left an external light on to make getting in on the first night more straight forward. Changed bedding midway through our two week stay without us even asking. Really pleased and would highly recommend to anyone.
The cottage was really lovely and clean. It has been very well thought through and all appliances needed are provided. My kids loved staying there and did not want to leave. The views from the cottage are amazing and it's an ideal location for walks. The co-op shop is just 2mins walk away so easy to just nip there for anything. I would definitely recommend this cottage and look forward to our next visit!
Ideal with a pub, fish and chip shop and a CO OP near by ideally located for discovering the surroundings.
A charming semi-detached cottage located in the heart of the pretty Highland village of Ballachulish, on the shores of stunning Loch Leven.
This Ballachulish cottage is ideal for a family or a group of friends wishing to spend some time together in this mesmerising part of Scotland.
Thoughtfully furnished, this cottage in Ballachulish has three comfortable bedrooms, including one on the ground floor complemented by a family shower room.
The cosy sitting room offers views across a large green framed by the impressive mountains standing in the distance.
The well-equipped kitchen with dining area allows access to the private rear garden, a lovely place to sit and relax with a morning coffee and newspaper, available from the village shop just a short stroll away.
There are good local facilities in the village, and Ballachulish is conveniently located for discovering the wonderful Scottish Highlands, which are rich in history and superb scenery and wildlife.
A fantastic location for touring, and yet within a few minutes' walk of Loch Leven, you can take a trip across the waters on the Corran Ferry and discover the fabulous Ardnamurchan Peninsula.
A short journey south takes you to the atmospheric Glencoe, and to the north you will find the bustling town of Fort William, where there is much to offer.
An outdoor enthusiast's paradise awaits you, but whether you chose to discover it by foot, bike or in the car, this charming Ballachulish cottage will be there to welcome you home.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x single. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with electric fire.


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Dog Ear Publishing releases "Math Overboard! (Basic Math for Adults) Part 2: Trigonometry, Logarithms, Probability and Statistics" by Colin Clark.
A former university mathematics professors explains and reviews school math concepts in this new book released by Dog Ear Publishing that's designed to remove gaps in mathematical training.
Learning math involves more than simply memorizing calculation techniques that are easily forgotten. Instead, mathematics lessons must include solving problems to achieve greater comprehension, notes a professor emeritus of mathematics in a new followup to his book "Math Overboard! (Basic Math for Adults) Part 1." This latest book picks up the discussion Colin Clark began in the previous volume, focusing on higher-level concepts like trigonometry, logarithms, complex numbers, and probability and statistics.
Clark designed "Math Overboard! (Basic Math for Adults) Part 2" to help adult students remove gaps in their mathematical training and memory so they can succeed in advanced, college-level courses. His detailed, easy-to-read descriptions of math concepts and equations offer a straightforward way to learn about such things as solving triangles, rotations in a plane, permutations and combinations, vectors and the Euclidean algorithm. Review problems in each chapter allow students to focus their studies on specific areas of math where they fall short.
Mathematics students will appreciate the detailed index that includes references to the first book, as well as extensive sample problems. The author's descriptions of real-world uses of math in such fields as technology, finance, economics and science show the relevance of knowing math concepts inside and out. Solutions to review problems, an explanation of mathematical proofs, a listing of the Greek alphabet and a glossary of math symbols round out this invaluable resource for those interested in higher-level mathematics.
Author Colin Clark, professor emeritus of mathematics at the University of British Columbia, was inspired to write this book thanks to students who tried – and sometimes failed – to grasp calculus owing to gaps in understanding their earlier education. In addition to the first "Math Overboard!" book, Clark wrote "Mathematical Bioeconomics – The Mathematics of Conservation" and "Dynamic State-Variable Models in Ecology. He and his wife, Janet, live in a suburb of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.
For additional information, please visit www.mathoverboard.com.


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Samlesbury Hall
Ceremony license
Can we bring our own wine
Are pets allowed
Style of venue:
Traditional, Rustic, Gothic, Casual, Glamorous, Formal
What type of venue are you?
Country House, Historic, Alternative, Outdoor Space
What kind of ceremony can we have?
Indoor civil ceremony, Nearby church
Ceremony capacity:
Dining capacity:
Do you have a late license?
Yes - 1am bar
Do you have accommodation?
Yes - 28 rooms, up to 100 guests
Cheque, Cash, Credit Card, Bank Transfer
The magnificent black and white Samlesbury Hall in Preston, Lancashire dates back to the 14th Century and can be yours exclusively for the day and evening.
Samlesbury Hall has hosted weddings for over fifty years and we now invite you to become part of our history. We offer the warmest welcome and are here to help your plans come to life and assist with the smallest details which makes the biggest day possible.
The Hall and the immediate grounds are available to you exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays and other days by special request.
With everything under one roof, holding your ceremony at Samlesbury Hall means there is no need for any travel between venues for you and your guests. The Whittaker Room is licensed for up to 90, with original windows from nearby Whalley Abbey and beautifully carved panelling. Originally a private chapel for the families who lived in Samlesbury, this gorgeous room has been sympathetically converted and sanctioned to hold civil ceremonies. For bigger parties, the 14th century Great Hall is licensed for up to 120, or for a more intimate wedding ceremony, the Parlour is ideal for up to 25 people.
Just wanted to say a big thank you once again for such a fantastic day. Everyone has commented on how lovely the food was and how well everything went. Lots of people have said how very impressed they were with you personally and we can certainly agree. You made the day even better than we all could have hoped for. Highly recommend this venue for a wedding.
SAMLESBURY HALL was the perfect location for our daughter's wedding. From the preparation with our wedding manager, to the actual day. The ceremony was wonderful, the staff looking after us were attentive, and the food was incredible. All our guests are still telling us how it was a fabulous setting and such a very happy occasion. We cannot thank you enough in helping us provide such a successful and happy occasion.
Lorna & Carl
We had our wedding at Samlesbury Hall on the 28th October this year. We had the most wonderful day and everything was perfect for us.
We had so many comments from our guests about the beauty of the hall, which is what we hoped since it's how we felt when we first visited. It really added so much to the day having a venue as special and unique as the hall, it really holds a special place in our hearts and we can't wait to come and visit again.
The food on the day was absolutely beautiful, again we had many comments about this. Everyone loved the hog roast at the end of the evening. And breakfast the next day, wow! The best and just what we needed!
All staff were outstanding to help the day run smoothly, it really took away any stress. Special thanks to Angela, Marie and Gordon for looking after us so well, nothing felt too much trouble. The staff are clearly so committed to the hall, but also to making sure that people have a wonderful day.
The lodge is a wonderful space to get ready in, we all had a comfy and relaxing morning in there.
Thank you Samlesbury Hall and staff for the most perfect wedding day. We will see you soon!
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Who played James Bond in the 1967 'You Only Live Twice'?
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Quarantine Diversions
Pop culture recommendations to help us all stay sane
Courtesy of Pxfuel
Bryce Rennick and Peyton Post
Welcome back, Sailors! Good to finally be back with online school. Maybe not the most traditional way of schooling, but hey, if it works, it works! We here at The Beacon know how it feels to be stuck at home with nothing much to do (we're all in the same boat!), so we decided to put together a list of some of our favorite movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, and books that you can discover while we all stay at home and safe together.
The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton
A tale about friendship, trust, and social classes, The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, takes you through the story of Ponyboy as he navigates the confusing world of Greasers and Socs. Read along as our heroes escape danger after danger, question what it means to be who they are, and face loss within their own lives. This book took the genre of teen fiction and opened up a whole new world of possibilities, displaying that "teen drama" can really be more than losing the big football game or getting turned down for the dance.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
One of the most well-known sci-fi book series out there, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams takes its readers all over the universe as well as space and time. Get ready to find out the age old question, "What is the meaning of life?" as the series also delves into several different topics, old and new, by using elements such as time travel, aliens, virtual reality and, most importantly, humor.
Scott Pilgrim, Bryan Lee O'Malley
A story about true love with a videogame twist, this graphic novel series, written by Bryan Lee O'Malley, takes the videogame ideology of "beating seven bosses before getting the princess" and creates a complex, reflective and humorous tale. Watch Scott Pilgrim fight his way through evil actors, blonde ninjas, robot-building twins and many more as he learns what it means to be a kind person on top of figuring out what true love really is.
Albums and Podcasts
The Michelle Obama Podcast, Michelle Obama
The former First Lady of the United States of America has always discussed her views on current affairs through interviews and social media, but now she's taking a more mainstream turn. Michelle Obama touches on a few topics that have recently shaped our realities, speaking out about the protests and the global pandemic that we continue to face each and every day. Her well-constructed ideas, viewpoints, and criticisms are magnified by her voice and her experience in the White House.
Surfer's Choice, Dick Dale
Get into the beach spirit with some good ol' surf rock! Surfer's Choice is an album by the king of the surf guitar himself, Dick Dale. These surf-cultured tunes will get your blood pumping, with beats that will make your bones start moving and rhythms that will turn any gloomy, overcast day into something that will shine just a little brighter.
Planet Pink, Shock Therapy
A little bit of New Wave never hurt anybody! As Costa Mesa natives, Shock Therapy take their first steps into the music world with their electrifying first album, Planet Pink. Plunge into strange tales about victims of the clam, cyborgs and their symphonies, and what life on Uranus would be like, all while being entranced by the band's electronic and distinct sounds.
The latest Adam Sandler film, Uncut Gems, will give you quality entertainment during quarantine. The story follows Howard Ratner as he struggles to pay back his immense gambling debts by placing increasingly risky bets. As he attempts to rebuild his broken relationships and wipe his slate clean, everyone around him only sees his gambling addiction. This action-packed movie will definitely grab your attention.
Another spectacular film by Academy Award-winning director Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in a story following a TV star and his stunt double, trying to achieve fame and popularity in the final years of Hollywood's Golden Age. The artistic direction and seamlessly expanding plot make this film incredibly amusing and exciting until the very end.
If you have yet to watch Endgame, now is the time to do so. With the Marvel Cinematic Universe in ruins following the horrific events of Avengers: Infinity War, the Avengers assemble once more with the aid of their remaining allies in order to undo Thanos's destruction and restore equilibrium in the universe. Although I was not always an Avengers fan, this quarantine made me hop on the bandwagon, and I'm very glad I did.
We all need good animation in our lives, and if you have yet to watch Adventure Time, now would be a good time to get started. Follow along as Finn the human and Jake the dog explore the incredible Land of Ooo, all the while saving the citizens of the Candy Kingdom. The extraordinary duo travels far and wide, venturing into lands of ice, fire and slime inhabited with strange and unruly creatures. Whether you are alone or watching with your friends, this show is sure to make you laugh out of your pants.
A fan favorite that appeals to just about everyone, Gilmore Girls is at the top of the Netflix charts for a reason. Set in the small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the plot carefully follows the relationship between single mother Lorelai and her daughter Rory. When Rory is accepted into a prestigious private high school, despite not discussing it with her mother, Lorelai turns to her wealthy parents for support. The loan they offer to pay for Rory's education creates a new family dynamic and begins a series of high school adventures.
What's not to love about Zac Efron? Efron, known for his comedies and singing career, has assumed a different kind of role in the new docuseries Down to Earth, which examines balanced and sustainable ways of living. Watch Efron travel around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien as they learn about and put into practice healthy ways of living life. Learning to live more ecologically and sustainably is vital for young adults to live their best lives and take good care of their planet; this series presents this prime topic in both a doable and gratifying way.
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Fatemeh Milani, MD, is interim chair for the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (Hospital Center) and a specialist in PM&R at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. Before joining MedStar NRH in 1987, she was an assistant professor and Chief of the Department of Rehabilitation at Loghman Hakim Hospital at the National University of Iran in Tehran.
Dr. Milani performs physiatry consults and electrodiagnostic studies (nerve conduction studies and electromyography) at the Hospital Center. She received her medical degree from Tehran University School of Medicine. She completed a fellowship in rheumatology at Victoria General Hospital/Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at St. Vincent's Medical Center in New York, and an internship in internal medicine at Huron Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Milani is a diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a diplomate of the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and a fellow of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
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Italy shocked as infamous Mafia boss Giovanni Brusca is freed after 25 years
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Mafia turncoat who revealed secrets of Cosa Nostra has been freed from Rome prison.
There was anger and disbelief in Italy last night at the news that one of the Sicilian Cosa Nostra's most infamous killers has walked free after serving 25 years in jail.
The release of former Mafia boss Giovanni Brusca, who turned state's evidence after his 1996 arrest, has provoked outrage among the public, politicians and the relatives of his victims.
Brusca, who once stated that he had committed or ordered more than 150 murders, is most notorious for the 1992 Capaci bombing in which five people were killed including anti-mafia magistrate Giovanni Falcone.
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In 1996 Brusca ordered the strangling of a 14 year-old boy, son of a fellow-mobster who had turned informer, after holding him hostage for 779 days.
The boy's body was then dissolved in a barrel of acid, in a horrific act of revenge against his father, Santino Di Matteo.
A ruthless killer known as 'U verru (Sicilian dialect for "The Pig"), Brusca was arrested in 1996, five months after the murder of young Giuseppe Di Matteo.
He had already been sentenced to life in prison in absentia for Mafia association and multiple murders, and following his arrest he turned 'pentito' and began to collaborate with prosecutors.
His release last night was condemned by Tina Montinaro, the widow of Falcone's police escort officer Antonio Montinaro who was blown up in the Capaci bombing.
"I am outraged, I am truly outraged. The state is rowing against us" - she told Italian news agency Adnkronos - "The whole of Italy should be outraged."
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Maria Falcone, sister of the slain judge, said of the news: "From a human point of view it pains me, but this is the law, a law that my brother himself wanted and therefore it should be respected."
Politicians also expressed their outrage after Brusca walked out of Rome's Rebibbia jail yesterday evening, 45 days before the conclusion of his sentence.
Matteo Salvini, leader of the right-wing Lega party, said: "This is not the justice that Italians deserve," while Rome mayor Virginia Raggi described Brusca's release as "an unacceptable disgrace, an injustice for the whole country."
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#MeToo creator and activist Tarana Burke was not having it. Reportedly, she told a DJ to cut the song off when he started playing R. Kelly at a recent event in Harlem.
"She told the DJ, 'No R. Kelly!' and shut it down," a spy said, as Lupita Nyong'o and Tiffany Haddish mingled with other stars.
Recently, although his music is still available on the service, Spotify announced that R. Kelly songs would no longer be promoted on their playlists due to their hate content and hateful conduct policy.


The Fall market has begun with prices continuing to rise in what can only be defined as a strong market. Despite the unusual high median prices of the Summer, Fall has seen no slow down. For all properties, September's median price was $1,250,000, 11.3% higher than last September. Single family homes continued to outpace condos/TICs/coops but only slightly; the former surged 10% year over year and the latter were up "only" 8%. Although these numbers are a dip from July's record highs, September reported numbers usually are down as August sales play out. Attractive properties are usually held for marketing after Labor Day pushing prices up in September (which usually close in October). We will have to wait to see October's sales figures to see if this is another record-breaking Fall market, but we are off to a good start.
Appreciation does seem likely, since inventory (the number of properties for sale) is still way down. Compared to last September we had 20% fewer available properties, and the trend line continues to be down as it has been since 2011, when prices started to go up. As a result of this low supply, sales are generally quick; median days on market was just 19, 32% lower than last September. And 70% of properties sell for over list. However, the "frenzy" of the market is not as it was in 2015, reflecting an acceptance of the new, higher prices and incorporation into agents' analysis. The average overbid is less than 8%, down from 13% just a few years ago. For sellers, now is a great time to put a property on the market as there is less competition, but buyers can also have some surety about what they should have to pay.
Every part of the city increased in value except one. The most expensive area, District 7 (Marina, Pac Hts) fell slightly to a median price of $2,660,934 (down 2% from last September). Neighboring District 8 (Nob/Russian/Telegraph Hills, North Beach, Civic Center) edged up the least of all, rising 2.9% to $1,364,813. The next highest tier after District 7 (and almost $1 million less) is District 1 (The Richmond) and District 5 (Castro, Noe, Haight). They came in at $1,779,249 (up 7.8%) and $1,788,623 (up 8.3%).
Double digit percentage increases were spread across the southern tier of the city as areas once considered undesirable gain value disproportionately. District 3 in the southwest corner of the city around Lake Merced jumped significantly, up 20.7% to $1,156,143. District 10 in the southeast, always the least expensive area, is slowly closing the gap and this month was up 12.6% to a median price of $917,197. And District 9, stretching from South Beach and SOMA to Bernal Hts, has now fully recovered from the slowdown in condo prices at the end of last year. It surged this month 10.8% to a median of $1,258,385. In the same vein, District 6 (Lower Pac Hts, Hayes Valley, NOPA) surged 15.1% to $1,374,831.
Although we await October's and November's numbers to have a clear idea of the direction of the Fall market, it looks like the low inventory and strong demand resulting from the strength of the Bay Area economy are pushing housing ever higher. Absent some dramatic increase in supply or an economic shock, it is hard to imagine any slow down. If you are interested in the value of your property or the one you want, give me a call so I can analyze your specific situation and use my experience and skills for you. More statistics, updated constantly, are at www.danslaughtersf.com.
As San Francisco's population grows how can our transportation system keep up? New dedicated bus lines are in place or in the works on Geary, Van Ness, Masonic, Mission, Potrero and elsewhere. The Chinatown extension of the T line is (hopefully) nearing completion. The city and others are also studying new train lines - a new BART tube from Oakland airport through Mission Bay, downtown and out Geary through the Richmond, for example.
But some would be amazed to learn that San Francisco once had many more train lines than it has now. Besides the J, K, L, M, and N lines we have had for decades (and the relatively new T line down 3rd St., plus F and E historic street cars), Muni used to have A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and R lines. There was an elaborate system serving the northern part of the city with the A, B, C, and D lines running from the Ferry Building out Geary first to 10th Ave. and Fulton, and later with lines extending all the way out Geary to Playland amusement park on Ocean Beach, veering off on California all the way to 33rd Ave, turning on Van Ness and running to the Marina and the Presidio. All of these lines were discontinued in the 1950s, replaced by bus lines.
Another train ran from the Ferry Building all the way around the Embarcadero to the Presidio. Some of this line has now been restored as the E-line historic street car. But it only goes to Jones and Beach, whereas the old line went all the way to the Presidio (through a tunnel at Fort Mason). The other historic line (F) has the same name as an older line that went from Market and Stockton through the Stockton tunnel (built for the train) all the way to Chestnut and Scott in the Marina. In the 40s it was extended to 4th and Townsend to intersect with the Southern Pacific long-distance terminal. The Chinatown extension currently under construction largely duplicates the southern part of this route; although there is talk of extending it to North Beach, so far any connection to the Marina is nothing more than a dream.
Two southern trains also existed, one traveling from Cesar Chavez (Army) down Potrero Ave, 11th St., Division and Van Ness all the way to Fort Mason. It was later extended down Bayshore and San Bruno to Arleta in Visitacion Valley. The other ran from Howard and South Van Ness (near the city's new "Hub" neighborhood with plans for 4 very tall residential towers) to Cesar Chavez. Bus lines replaced both in the late 40s and early 50s.
What would our city be like if these lines had been preserved? Certainly some streets would be noisier, and streetcars contribute to surface traffic. But perhaps if the lines had been preserved, fewer people would see the need for a car. Or maybe the city would have found a way to make them into subways like the one we have. As we rebuild some of the lines, we should think about why the others were there and, of course, where new ones are needed for today's city and for the future. Details here, here and here.
This month saw the passage of a set of bills aimed at encouraging the production of more housing at all levels and all across California. Nowhere is the need for it more apparent than in the Bay Area. But will the new policy proposals have an effect?
The package of 15 bills includes a permanent source of funding - about $250 million per year - through a fee on real estate transaction documents. There is $4 billion affordable housing bond slated for the November ballot. Several bills aim to streamline local construction approvals, give the state more enforcement powers to require localities to provide their share of housing and authorizes a study of local construction fees in an effort to lower the costs of new housing. Many of these measures have direct applicability in the Bay Area where many cities have authorized office construction but not housing for the workers. This contributes to the high cost of housing in the area AND creates transportation problems as employees must commute from where they live to where they work - which are far apart. This package of bills is a good "first step." But more needs to be done - in zoning changes, tax incentives, affordable housing funding, and enforcement of long term plans where every locality helps to address the issue. Creating more and more affordable housing will involve hard choices; we cannot house more people and retain exactly the same neighborhoods we have now; we cannot expect traffic to ease unless some of us give up our cars. San Francisco can be a place for everyone if we have the will to make it so, count on the region around us to do their part, and make the rational, planned choices that will be necessary. More details here and here.
When people think architecture in San Francisco, they usually veer between Victorians and the super-modern towers built recently. But what of our brutalist past? Brutalism, as an architectural style, emphasizes raw concrete and massive structure that makes the function of the building obvious from the outside. It is said to be "honest" architecture because it is not concerned with decoration. The name comes from the French béton brut (raw concrete) and it is associated with public architecture from the 1950-70s. We have some superb examples in San Francisco, including the Glenn Park BART station, St. Mary's Cathedral and the Sava pool in the Sunset. LIke it or not, brutalism is part of San Francisco's cityscape. Check it out, here and here.


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Q: Using parametrized thread I'm trying to create some number of threads which would be equal to nOfplayers.
I'm doing it like this:
for (int i = 0; i < nOfPlayers; i++)
{
    thr[i] = new Thread(
        () => playerComm[i].Communicate(handler[i], ref game, ref table));
    thr[i].Start();
}

There is only one time I use this cycle. But somehow, I don't know why, new Thread executes more than nOfPlayers-1 times. So I've got the index out of the range.
Does anyone know why it does it happen and how to do it right?

A: No, it's executing the right number of times - but you're capturing i, which is incrementing before the thread gets to use it.
Create a copy of i in your loop:
for (int i = 0; i < nOfPlayers; i++)
{
    int player = i;
    thr[i] = new Thread(
        () => playerComm[player].Communicate(handler[player], ref game, ref table));
    thr[i].Start();
}

See Eric Lippert's "Closing over the loop variable considered harmful" blog post for more info.
Also, using ref in multiple threads like this feels wrong to me - are you sure you need ref parameters at all? See my article on parameter passing in C# for details about what it means.
Finally, given that you appear to have two collections here - one for handlers and one for communicators, consider having a single collection instead, where each element of the collection knows about both parts.
Then in C# 5 you could get away with:
// Only correct in C# 5 and later!
var threads = new List<Thread>();
foreach (var player in players)
{
    // HandleCommunications would call comm.Communicate(handler, game, table)
    var thread = new Thread(() => player.HandleCommunications(game, table));
    thread.Start();
    threads.Add(thread);
}

Note that in C# 3 and 4 you'd still need an extra local variable within the loop, but the behaviour of foreach with respect to variable capture was fixed to be rather more sensible in C# 5.

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Julia Child (de nacimiento Julia Carolyn McWilliams; Pasadena, California, 15 de agosto de 1912–Montecito, California, 13 de agosto de 2004) fue una chef, autora y presentadora de televisión estadounidense. Fue reconocida por introducir la gastronomía francesa al público en general de su país con el lanzamiento de su libro de cocina El arte de la cocina francesa (1961). También tuvo una influencia notable gracias a sus programas de televisión; el más destacado de ellos fue The French Chef, estrenado en 1963.

Infancia y educación
Child nació con el nombre de Julia Carolyn McWilliams en Pasadena, California. Su padre fue John McWilliams Jr. y su madre Julia Carolyn «Caro» Weston. Julia Child fue la hija mayor de la pareja, tuvo un hermano, John III (1914–2002), y una hermana, Dorothy Dean Cousins (1917–2006).

Child asistió a la Escuela Politécnica de Westridge desde cuarto a noveno grado, y luego prosiguió sus estudios en el internado Katherine Branson School en Ross, California. Julia practicaba tenis, golf y baloncesto desde niña, costumbre que mantuvo mientras estudiaba en el Smith College, del cual se graduó en 1934 con una licenciatura en historia.<ref>{{cita web|título=Farewell, "French Chef|url=http://www.smith.edu/newssmith/fall2004/child.php|autor=Smith College|idioma=inglés|fecha= 2004|fechaacceso=2 de mayo de 2015}}</ref>

Al completar sus estudios universitarios, Julia Child se mudó a la ciudad de Nueva York, en donde se empleó como redactora publicitaria para el departamento de publicidad de la compañía W & J Sloane. Cuando regresó a California en 1937, se dedicó a escribir para publicaciones locales, trabajar en publicidad y hacer voluntariado en la Liga Juvenil de Pasadena.

Segunda Guerra Mundial
Child se unió a la Office of Strategic Services (OSS) después de enterarse de que era demasiado alta para alistarse en el cuerpo femenino armado o en la Armada de los Estados Unidos. Comenzó su carrera en la OSS como mecanógrafa en Washington, pero por su educación y experiencia no pasó mucho tiempo antes de que le dieran un puesto de mayor responsabilidad como investigadora secreta para la cabeza de la OSS, general William J. Donovan.

Como asistente de investigación en la división de Inteligencia Secreta escribió 10 000 nombres en tarjetas blancas que servían para seguirle la pista a los oficiales. Durante un año trabajó en la OSS Sección de Rescates de Emergencia (ERES en inglés) en Washington, D. C. como archivera y después como asistente en el desarrollo de un repelente de tiburones que era necesario para asegurar que los tiburones no detonarían las bombas que estaban dirigidas hacia los submarinos alemanes (U-Boot). En 1944 se le destinó a Kandy, Ceilán (ahora Sri Lanka), donde sus responsabilidades incluían el "registro, catalogación y canalización de un gran volumen de comunicación altamente clasificada" para las estaciones clandestinas en Asia de la OSS. Fue destinada a China, donde recibió el Emblema de Servicio Civil como cabeza del Registro Secretarial de la OSS. Por sus servicios, Child recibió un premio que destacaba todas sus virtudes, donde se incluían su "determinación y positividad" Como muchos otros registros de la OSS, el suyo fue desclasificado en 2008 y a diferencia de muchos otros, está disponible en internet.

Durante su estancia en Ceilán, conoció a Paul Cushing Child, que también era empleado de la OSS; contrajeron matrimonio el 1 de septiembre de 1946 en Lumberville, Pennsylvania, y después se mudaron a Washington D. C. Siendo Paul un nativo de Nueva Jersey que había vivido en París como artista y poeta, era conocido por su paladar sofisticado, e introdujo a su esposa a la cocina fina. Él se unió al Servicio Foráneo de los Estados Unidos y en 1948 la pareja se mudó a París cuando el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos asignó a Paul como oficial en la Agencia de información de los Estados Unidos. La pareja no tuvo hijos.

Francia en la posguerra
En repetidas ocasiones, Child recordó su primera comida en La Couronne (Ruan), como una revelación culinaria; en una ocasión, describió su experiencia de haber comido ostras meunière y vino fino al periódico The New York Times como "la apertura de su alma y espíritu". En París, estudió en la aclamada escuela de cocina Le Cordon Bleu para después estudiar de manera privada con Max Bugnard. Child se unió al club femenino de cocina Cercle des Gourmettes, a través del cual conoció a Simone Beck, quien estaba escribiendo un libro de cocina francesa para norteamericanos con su amiga y colega Louisette Bertholle. Beck le propuso a Child que se uniera al proyecto para así atraer al mercado estadounidense. En 1951, Child, Beck y Bertholle comenzaron a dar clases a mujeres norteamericanas que vivían en Francia, desde la cocina de Julia, nombrando la escuela École des trois gourmandes (La Escuela de las Tres Amantes de la Comida). Ya que durante la siguiente década, los Child se mudaron en repetidas ocasiones alrededor de Europa hasta finalmente asentarse en Cambridge (Massachusetts), las tres investigaron y probaron muchas recetas. Child traducía del francés al inglés, detallando las recetas seleccionadas para que fueran más prácticas e interesantes.

En 1963, los Child construyeron una hogar cerca de Provence, ciudad de Plascassier en las colinas más arriba de Cannes en la propiedad de la coautora Simone Beck y su esposo Jean Fischbacher. Los Child lo llamaron "La Pitchoune", una palabra del dialecto provenzal (occitano) que significa "el pequeño" pero con el tiempo la propiedad fue adquiriendo el apodo de "La Peetch".

Carrera en los medios

Las tres supuestas autoras inicialmente firmaron un contrato con la editorial Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, que más adelante rechazaría el manuscrito por asemejarse demasiado a una enciclopedia. Finalmente, en 1961 fue publicado por la editorial Alfred A. Knopf un libro de 726 páginas que llevaría por nombre El arte de la cocina francesa. Esta publicación fue un superventas y críticamente aclamado, gracias al interés del público norteamericano hacia la cultura francesa a principios de la década de los sesenta. Fue elogiado por sus ilustraciones auxiliares y su atención precisa hacia los detalles, además de hacer la alta cocina algo accesible; este libro sigue siendo impreso y es considerado como un trabajo culinario seminal. Tras este éxito, Child redactó algunos artículos para revistas y una columna para el periódico The Boston Globe. Viviría para publicar casi veinte títulos bajo su nombre y el de otros. Muchos de ellos, aunque no todos, estaban relacionados con sus programas en televisión. Su último libro fue autobiográfico: My Life in France (Mi vida en Francia), y fue publicado después de su muerte en 2006 y fue escrito con su sobrino, Alex Prud'homme. Este libro relata la vida de Child con su esposo, Paul Child, en la Francia de la posguerra.

El chef francés y libros relacionados

En 1962, la aparición de Child en un programa de reseñas de libros de la cadena "National Educational Television" de Boston, dio paso a la conceptualización de su primer programa televisivo de cocina. Esto se debió a que los televidentes disfrutaron de su demostración de cómo cocinar una omelette. The French Chef tuvo su debut el 11 de febrero de 1963 en el canal de WGBH-TV y fue un éxito inmediato. El programa se mantuvo en antena en la televisión norteamericana diez años y ganó el premio Peabody  así como un Emmy, incluyendo el primer premio Emmy a mejor programa educativo. A pesar de que ella no fue la primera chef en la televisión, Child fue la más vista. Atraía a la audiencia más variada con su entusiasmo, su distintiva y silbadora voz y su despreocupada forma de enseñar. En 1972, "The French Chef" se convirtió en el primer programa de televisión con subtítulos para sordos.

El segundo libro de Child, "El libro de cocina del Chef francés", era una colección con las recetas mostradas en el programa. Le siguió en 1971 "El arte de la cocina francesa, volumen 2" con la colaboración de Simone Beck pero no de Louisette Bertholle, ya que la relación profesional con ella se había terminado. El cuarto libro de Child, "Desde la cocina de Julia Child", fue ilustrado con fotografías de su esposo y documentaba la serie a color de "El chef francés", así como una extensa librería de notas de cocina compiladas por Child durante el curso del programa.

Carrera tardía

En las décadas de los setenta y ochenta, Child fue la estrella de numerosos programas de televisión, incluyendo "Julia Child & Company", "Julia Child & more Company", "Cenando en donde Julia". Su libro de 1979, "Julia Child y más Compañía", ganó el Premio Nacional del Libro en la categoría de interés actual. En 1981 ella fundó el Instituto Americano del Vino y la Comida, con los vinateros Robert Mondavi y Richard Graff, y otros para "avanzar el entendimiento, la apreciación y calidad del vino y la comida", una lucha que ella ya había comenzado con sus libros y apariciones en televisión. En 1989 publicó su Magnum opus: un libro junto a una colección de videos demostrativos titulados "La Forma de Cocinar" (The Way To Cook en inglés).

Child estelarizó otras cuatro series en la década de los noventa que incluían a chefs invitados: "Cocinando con los Masterchefs", "En la cocina de Julia con Masterchefs", "Horneando con Julia" y "Julia Child & Jacques Pépin Cocinan desde Casa". Colaboró con Jacques Pépin en múltiples ocasiones en programas de televisión y libros de cocina. Todos los libros de Child de esta época se derivaban de las series de televisión con los mismos nombres.

El uso constante de ingredientes como mantequilla y crema por parte de Child, ha sido cuestionado por críticos de comida y nutricionistas. Ella comentaba sobre estas críticas realizadas a lo largo de su carrera y predecía que un "miedo fanático hacia la comida" tendría lugar en los hábitos alimenticios del país, y que la concentración excesiva en la nutrición le resta placer a la comida. En una entrevista realizada en 1990, Child dijo: "Todos están exagerando. Si el miedo a la comida continua, será el fin de la gastronomía en los Estados Unidos. Afortunadamente, los franceses no sufren de la misma histeria que nosotros. Deberíamos disfrutar la comida y divertirnos. Es uno de los placeres más sencillos y bellos en la vida".

 La Cocina de Julia Child diseñada por su esposo, fue el set de tres de sus programas de televisión. Ahora permanece expuesta en el Museo Nacional de Historia de Estados Unidos en Washington, D. C. Comenzando con "En la cocina de Julia con Masterchefs", la cocina de la casa de los Child en Cambridge se transformó en un plató totalmente funcional, con iluminación profesional, tres cámaras posicionadas para conseguir todos los ángulos del cuarto y una gran isla central con una estufa de gas de un lado y una estufa eléctrica del otro. Sin embargo el resto de los electrodomésticos se dejaron intactos, incluido su "horno de pared con la puerta que rechina". Esta cocina fue anfitriona de casi todas las series de televisión de Julia en la década de los noventa.

Últimos años y póstumos

Después de la muerte de su querida amiga Simone Beck, Child renunció a La Pitchoune después de una estadía de un mes de duración en junio de 1992 con su familia, su sobrina Phila y su buen amigo y biógrafo Noël Riley Fitch. Le entregó las llaves de la propiedad a la hermana de Jean Fischbacher, justo como lo habían prometido ella y Paul treinta años antes. Asimismo en 1992, Julia pasó cinco días en Sicilia en la Vinatería Regaleali. El periodista Bob Spitz pasó un corto tiempo con Julia durante ese periodo mientras él realizaba investigaciones para su entonces obra en progreso History of Eating and Cooking in America.

Spitz tomó notas y grabaciones de sus conversaciones con Child, las cuales servirían como base para la segunda biografía de Julia publicada el 7 de agosto de 2012 (Knopf), cinco días antes del aniversario número cien de su nacimiento."Biography reveals insecurities plagued Julia Child", CTV News, August 7, 2012 Paul Child, que era diez años mayor que su esposa, murió en 1994 después de haber vivido en una residencia de ancianos por cinco años después de sufrir una serie de infartos en 1989.

En 2001, Child se mudó a una comunidad de retiro, donando su casa y oficina al Smith College, que posteriormente vendió la casa. Donó la cocina que su esposo diseñó para ella y que fuera el escenario de tres de sus series de televisión al Museo Nacional de Historia Americana, donde ahora permanece en exhibición. Sus icónicas ollas y sartenes de cobre eran exhibidas en COPIA en Napa, California, hasta agosto de 2009, cuando se las reunió con su cocina en el Museo Nacional de Historia Americana Smithsonian en Washington, D. C.

En 2000, Child recibió la Legión de Honor Francesa y fue elegida como compañera de la Academia Estadounidense de las Artes y las Ciencias Se le galardonó con la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad en 2003; también recibió doctorados de honor de la Universidad de Harvard, Universidad Johnson & Wales (1995), Smith College (su alma mater), Universidad Brown (2000), y muchas otras universidades.

El 13 de agosto de 2004, Julia Child murió de Insuficiencia renal en su casa de retiro, Casa Dorinda en Montecito, California, dos días antes de su cumpleaños número 92. Su última cena fue sopa de cebolla francesa. Child terminó su último libro "Mi vida en Francia" con la frase: "...pensar sobre eso me recuerda que los placeres de la mesa y de la vida, son infinitos... Toujours bon appétit!" (buen provecho siempre).

Legado

La Fundación Julia Child

Aun en vida, en 1995, Julia Child estableció La Fundación para la Gastronomía y Artes Culinarias Julia Child; una fundación privada que ofrece subvenciones que continuarían con su trabajo de vida. La Fundación estaba situada originalmente en Massachusetts pero luego fue trasladada a Santa Bárbara (California), donde es sede. La Fundación permaneció activa después de la muerte de Julia en el 2004 y da subvenciones a otras organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Estas subvenciones principalmente apoyan la gastronomía, pero también apoyan las artes culinarias y el desarrollo profesional del mundo de la comida; todos tema de suma importancia para Julia Child durante su vida. La página web de La Fundación provee una lista detallada con los nombres de las organizaciones que han recibido su ayuda junto con una descripción de la misma.  Además de dar apoyos económicos, La Fundación fue establecida para proteger el legado de Julia; es menester de la organización dar permisos para el uso de imágenes de Julia Child o partes de su trabajo. Muchos de estos derechos son compartidos con otras organizaciones como las editoriales que la publicaron y la librería Schlesinger en el Radcliffe College en la Universidad de Harvard. Recientemente, La Fundación ha estado más activa en cuanto a la protección de estos derechos póstumos. Como ya era característico en Child su oposición a los endosos, La Fundación también tiene una política parecida en cuanto al uso del nombre e imágenes de Julia con propósitos comerciales se refiere.

Homenajes y tributos
La "Rosa de Julia Child", también conocida en las Naciones Unidas como una rosa "Absolutamente Fabulosa", es una rosa floribunda de color dorado nombrada en honor de Child.Romancing the Rose in Its Infinite Splendor, Glenn Collins, June 22, 2007, New York Times

Premios y nominaciones
Premios
1965: Peabody Award para Premio Personal por The French Chef1966: Emmy por Logros en Televisión Educativa- Individual por The French Chef1980: U.S. National Book Awards para Interés Actual por Julia Child and More Company1996: Daytime Emmy Award para Servicio Sobresaliente como Anfitriona de un Show en In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs2001: Daytime Emmy Award para Servicio Sobresaliente como Anfitriona de un Show en Julia & Jacques Cooking at HomeNominaciones
1972: Emmy para Clasificación Especial en Programa Sobresaliente y Logros Personalest – en la Programación General en The French Chef1994: Emmy para Serie Informativa Sobresaliente en Cooking with Master Chefs1997: Daytime Emmy Award para Servicio Sobresaliente como Anfitriona de un Show en Baking with Julia1999: Daytime Emmy Award para Servicio Sobresaliente como Anfitriona de un Show en Baking with Julia2000: Daytime Emmy Award para Servicio Sobresaliente como Anfitriona de un Show en Julia & Jacques Cooking at HomeEn la cultura popular
Child era la favorita de las audiencias desde el momento de su debut en la televisión pública en 1963, y fue una parte familiar de la cultura americana y sujeto de numerosas referencias culturales, incluidas numerosas parodias en televisión, radio y cápsulas. Su gran éxito al aire puede haber estado unido a su refrescante punto de vista hacia el género, "Yo creo que tienes que decidir quién es tu audiencia. Si no escoges a tu audiencia estás perdido porque no te estás comunicando con nadie. Mi audiencia son las personas a las que les gusta cocinar y desean aprender a hacerlo bien."
En 1996, Julia Child fue ranqueada número 46 en la lista de las 50 más grande estrellas de la televisión de todos los tiempos en la guía de televisión americana: TV Guide.

En la música

 La canción de los BOBs' en 2013 de "Julia es muy alta" (del álbum Biographies) es una canción a cappella/rap que recuenta el camino al éxito, incluida la época en la que trabajaba para el gobierno estadounidense como asistente de la inteligencia secreta ("Her time was well spent / She got acknowledgement / She even helped develop shark repellent!"). The title is a reference to her ineligibility for certain military service due to her height. ("She's too tall to be a spy / But not too tall to bake a pie...") Esta canción fue incluida en la primera ronda de los Grammy en el 2013 como "Mejor canción Rap" y "Mejor Puesta en Escena de Rap".

En películas
 Jean Stapleton interpretó a Child en el musical de 1989  Bon Appétit!, basado en una de las lecciones de cocina en televisión de Julia. El título del musical se derivó de la frase de despedida que utilizaba en sus programas de televisión: "This is Julia Child. Bon appétit!"
 En 1993, Child fue la voz del Dr. Juliet Bleeb en la película infantil We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story.
 En el filme Mrs. Doubtfire Robin Williams, disfrazado de mujer, veía los videos de Julia Child para aprender a cocinar y mantener las apariencias de ser una niñera excelente.

Impreso
 En 1966, Child fue destacada en la portada de la revista Time con el título "Our Lady of the Ladle" (Nuestra Señora del Cucharón).

En televisión
 Fue la inspiración del personaje "Julia Grownup" en el programa de la cadena de Sesame Workshop, The Electric Company (1971–1977).
 En 1978 el programa Saturday Night Live hizo una skit  (episodio 74), donde fue parodiada por Dan Aykroyd, quien en su papel como Julia Child, continuó con el show" a pesar de estarse desangrando de una cortada en el dedo pulgar, hasta eventualmente desmayarse mientras aconsejaba "conservar el hígado de pollo" para detener los sangrados. A Child le gustó tanto esta parodia, que se la mostraba a sus amigos en diferentes fiestas.
 Fue parodiada en The Cosby Show en el episodio de 1984 titulado "Bon Jour Sondra" por los personajes Cliff and Theo Huxtable.
Apareció en el episodio de This Old House como diseñadora de la cocina. This Old House fue lanzado al aire en 1979 por Russell Morash, quien le ayudó a crear The French Chef with Julia Child.
 En 1982, fue interpretada por John Candy en un sketch para la Second City Television, "Battle of the PBS Stars," en el cual ella formó parte en una contienda de boxeo en contra de su compañero en la PBS, Mr. Rogers, quien fue parodiado por Martin Short. Julia perdió la pelea después de haber sido golpeada varias veces en la cabeza por parte del títere de Rogers.

Julie & Julia
En el 2002, Child fue la inspiración del "Proyecto de Julie/Julia, un popular blog de cocina escrito por Julie Powell; este fue la base del libro bestseller de Powell en 2005: "Julie y Julia: 365 días, 524 recetas y una cocina en un departamento pequeño". La versión del libro impreso se retituló "Julie y Julia: Un año Cocinando Peligrosamente".  En conjunto con el blog, el libro y la autobiografía de Child My Life in France, nació la inspiración de la película de 2009 Julie & Julia en la cual Meryl Streep personifica a Child. Por su actuación, Streep recibió una nominación al premio  Óscar a la mejor actriz.

Se reportó que Child no estaba complacida por el blog de Powell, creyendo que la determinación de Powell por recrear todas las recetas de Mastering the Art of French Cooking en un año no era más que un acto para llamar la atención. La editora de Child, Judith Jones, dijo en una entrevista "decir groserías mientras cocinas no nos parece atractivo ni a mi ni a Julia. En todo caso, Julia no quiere apoyar estas acciones. Lo que se puede percibir del blog es que sólo quería llamar la atención. Ella nunca describía los resultados finales, ni que tan delicioso había resultado ni lo que había aprendido. Julia no le prestaba atención a los bobos, si entienden lo que quiero decir".

 Televisión
 The French Chef (1963–1973)
 Julia Child & Company (1978–1979)
 Julia Child & More Company (1980–1982)
 'Dinner at Julia's (1983–1985)
 The Way to Cook (1989)
 A Birthday Party for Julia Child: Compliments to the Chef (1992)
 Cooking with Master Chefs: Hosted by Julia Child (1993–1994)
 Cooking In Concert: Julia Child & Jacques Pepin (1993)
 In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs (1994–1996)
 Baking with Julia (1996–1998)
 Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home (1999–2000)
 Julia Child's Kitchen Wisdom, (2000)

DVD
 Julia Child's Kitchen Wisdom (2000)
 Julia and Jacques: Cooking at Home (2003)
 Julia Child: America's Favorite Chef (2004)
 The French Chef: Volume One (2005)
 The French Chef: Volume Two (2005)
 Julia Child! The French Chef (2006)
 The Way To Cook (2009)
 Baking With Julia (2009)

Libros
1.- Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961), —ISBN 0-375-41340-5 En español: El arte de la cocina francesa
2.- Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume Two (1970), —ISBN 0-394-40152-2
3.- The French Chef Cookbook (1968)—ISBN 0-394-40135-2
4.- From Julia Child's Kitchen (1975)—ISBN 0-517-20712-5
5.- Julia Child & Company (1978)—ISBN 0-345-31449-2
6.- Julia Child & More Company (1979)—ISBN 0-345-31450-6
7.- The Way To Cook (1989)—ISBN 0-394-53264-3
8.- Julia Child's Menu Cookbook (1991) —ISBN 0-517-06485-5
9.- Cooking With Master Chefs (1993)—ISBN 0-679-74829-6
10.- In Julia's Kitchen with Master Chefs (1995)—ISBN 0-679-43896-3
11.- Baking with Julia (1996)—ISBN 0-688-14657-0
12.- Julia's Delicious Little Dinners (1998)—ISBN 0-375-40336-1
13.-  Julia's Menus For Special Occasions (1998)—ISBN 0-375-40338-8
14.- Julia's Breakfasts, Lunches & Suppers (1999)—ISBN 0-375-40339-6
15-  Julia's Casual Dinners (1999)—ISBN 0-375-40337-X
16.- Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (1999), con Jacques Pépin—ISBN 0-375-40431-7
17.- Julia's Kitchen Wisdom (2000)—ISBN 0-375-41151-8
18.- My Life in France (2006, póstumo), Alex Prud'homme—ISBN 1-4000-4346-8
19.- Appetite for Life : The Biography of Julia Child (1997), Fitch, Noel Riley—ISBN 0-385-49383-5
20.- Gifts of Age: 32 Remarkable Women,  1985) ISBN 978-0877013686

Libros acerca de Child

Filmes acerca de Child
Producido por WGBH, un documental de una hora, Julia Child! La chef favorita de América, fue lanzado como el primer episodio de la serie con 18 temporadas de PBSAmerican Masters (2004). La película combinaba material cinematográfico perteneciente a Child con material cinematográfico de las personas que influenció e influenciaron su vida y trabajo.
Julie & Julia (2009) es una película adaptada por Nora Ephron de memorias de Child Mi vida en Francia y de las memorias de Julie Powell. Meryl Streep tomó el papel de Child; La película ganó un premio Golden Globe Award por Mejor actriz, papel principal en un musical o comedia.
Otra filmación titulada Sopa primordial con Julia Child estuvo en exhibición en los museos Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Life in the Universe desde 1976 hasta el cierre de la galería.
Keep On Cooking – Julia Child Remixed: Un video producido para PBS por John D. Boswell (también conocido como melodysheep)como parte de la serie PBS Icons Remixed en conmemoración del cumpleaños número 100 de Child. La voz de Child fue modificada a una melodía cuyo origen es una serie de muestras vocales provenientes de videoclips de las series de televisión de Child.

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Julia Child: Lessons with Master Chefs
 Julia Child's Kitchen at the Smithsonian
 American television interview with Julia Child
 The New York Times
 Interview
 JULIA CHILD: 1912-2004 , ObituarioSan Francisco Chronicle
 "Julie & Julia" Meryl Streep
 Julia Child Papers.
 "Live Eat Enjoy: A Visit With Julia Child", Ms. Magazine

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From The TV IV
Premiere September 22, 1994
Finale May 6, 2004
Creator David Crane &
Marta Kauffman
Network NBC
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Company Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions,
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Episodes 236 + 2 specials
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Courteney Cox Monica Geller-Bing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lisa Kudrow Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Matt LeBlanc Joey Tribbiani 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Season Two September 21, 1995 May 16, 1996 24
Season Three September 19, 1996 May 15, 1997 25
Season Four September 25, 1997 May 7, 1998 24
Season Five September 24, 1998 May 20, 1999 24
Season Six September 23, 1999 May 18, 2000 25
Season Seven October 12, 2000 May 17, 2001 24 + 1
Season Eight September 27, 2001 May 16, 2002 24
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Bertl : I'd like to get started on T731 and it'd be great if you could provide resources for the same.
I should imagine that Herbert will be back in around six hours.
Guys can anyone tell me how to add my code for review?
Hi, I just ended the c++ challenge where I have to submit it?
If I don't have a task proposal for GSoC I can choose one of those related with the challenge I made and that are displayed here https://lab.apertus.org/project/view/20/?
hi [simon], can you elaborate? do you want to propose something from Qualification tasks?
supragya, for what concerns the previous question, if I want to apply to one of the tasks I have to do the weekly schedule?
but if I starting a new project where I don't know how would it take to make it or how difficult it can be how can I do a weekly schedule?
[simon], your proposal should put forth your motivation and understanding of the task along with the way you think it should be tackled. It is obvious that things will change during summer, and you are free to mention such buffer time in your proposal. However, the weekly schedules are there for both your and mentor's understanding of what and when the deliverables can be expected.
Bertl_zZ: Can you explain what do you mean by "- error handling needs some improvements"
MK: have you solved your problem with adding code for review?
okay, In my proposal should I add the AXI Stream and AXi lite interface as well? or just pixel data_in (RGB+EOL+EOF) and Pixel clock.
Bertl, I didn't add it for reviewing yet any help will be appreciated also can i send my proposal draft to you on mail to check it out?
Bertl, is there any specific template format for Apertus, that I need to follow.
Bertl: are you also avoiding libreoffice and such?
Yes, I will provide the proposal based on LaTEX.
on the semantic part, I wonder, have you tested this code with a real FPGA toolchain (i.e. further than synthesis)?
i know what you are about should i change them ?
downscaler should resize the frame (to 1/4 for example) or it just does not calculate the skipped frames and the framesize remains the same?
Bertl, did you see my question?
supragyaraj, not sure if I understood you, but you want the frame to resize automatically?
and do you think the view part (from VMP model) can't handle that?
the downscaler resizes the result?
can you look it and perhaps run it at your end?
C style as in char*?
does using namespace span accross files or is file specific?
another thing which occurred to me some days ago, do we really need to calculate header sizes? most headers were fixed or am i mistaken?
however, doesn't it becomes zero when we instantiate?
what do you mean but subsampling etc.?
BAndiT1983, if we have 100x100 image and quality set to 1/2, the resulting frame is 100x100 or 50x50?
if however we fill every alternate pixel with nearest value, we can sample it up to constant framesize and then it becomes same "on the fly"
for the c++ submit in aperture lab, do I have to write an action on the topic with the url of the github repo?
[simon], can you give the github link?
hmm Andrej, are you occupied right now?
non existing file: Couldn't open specified file!
file without permissions: Couldn't open specified file!
empty file (zero size): Invalid width or height dimensions! Perhaps they are too big or too small?
what do you mean by fiddling with args 2 and 3?
yes, and why is it misleading?
also Bertl_oO , what do you mean by good chance to improve? you will be providing feedback?
I agree with process labels, but I don't understand the comment there: "If you can't it is because it either do too much work or sometimes too little"
but is this right ?
how can i rephrase this comment? what do you think?
maybe just with some general statements about block length?
Bertl_oO, what is wrong with camelCase ?


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Home Government Indiana State Government Bridge replacement in only 10 days vs 365
Bridge replacement in only 10 days vs 365
Press release from the Governor's office:
Governors, transportation secretary break ground for new Milton-Madison Bridge
(MADISON, Indiana) – Governor Mitch Daniels today joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear for a ceremonial groundbreaking event for a new Milton-Madison Bridge – an innovative project, years ahead of schedule and millions under budget.
A new steel truss bridge will replace the aged span, which opened in 1929 and connects the two states at Milton, Kentucky, and Madison.
"This is a project the community has been seeking for decades and I'm really proud of both states for providing not just a way to get it done, but in such an ingenious way," Daniels said. "It will be done years ahead of schedule and less expensively than previously thought. And the best thing for the towns on both sides of the river is that traffic will be disrupted for less than two weeks rather than a year."
"A bridge, by definition, transcends an obstacle that would otherwise divide people, communities – even entire states," said Beshear. "It was a great day 81 years ago when the current Milton-Madison Bridge was opened, and the obstacle of a great river was overcome. This is another great day as we break ground for a new bridge that will serve both our states for generations to come."
The $103 million bridge will be completed by September 15, 2012, using innovative design and construction methods. The existing steel truss superstructure – too narrow for modern traffic at just 20 feet wide – will be replaced with a new, 40-foot-wide truss and road deck. The new superstructure will be constructed on temporary downstream piers, then "slid" along steel rails into place atop the existing piers, which will be strengthened. Planned bridge closures during construction total 10 days – far less than the originally anticipated 365-day closure. Once completed, the new bridge will lie within the footprint of the existing bridge, which carries U.S. 421 over the Ohio River.
Kentucky and Indiana have worked in partnership to build a new bridge, with invaluable support from the Federal Highway Administration.
The project was awarded a $20 million federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
"Recovery Act dollars are creating jobs and delivering projects to meet the needs of communities all around the country," said LaHood. "The new Milton-Madison Bridge will restore full service on a critical link between Kentucky and Indiana, improving the quality of life for area residents."
The deteriorating Madison-Milton Bridge has an estimated remaining useful life of less than 10 years. The new bridge will be similar in appearance and will feature accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians. The 3,181-foot-long bridge is the only crossing on a 72-mile stretch of the Ohio River between Louisville and Vevay, Indiana.
More information about the project can be found at https://www.miltonmadisonbridge.com/.
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SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces railroad crossing repairs on U.S. 41 near Sullivan.
Beginning on or around Saturday, April 13, contractors will close the northbound lanes of U.S. 41 for railroad crossing repairs. The repairs are expected to take about three days. Following this closure, on Saturday, April 20, railroad crews will close the southbound lanes to complete the crossing repairs. By using the existing median crossovers, traffic will still be able to flow in one lane both north and southbound.
The entire project is scheduled to wrap up by April, 23 depending upon weather conditions.
During the project, restrictions will be in place around the clock. INDOT urges drivers slow down and stay alert near crews.


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DSA in Office: Interview with JT Scott
Posted byaritgs March 5, 2021 April 15, 2021 Posted inUncategorized
By Brian Zug
This interview has been lightly edited for clarity
Brian Zug (BZ): Would you give a brief description of your role as an elected official, and then compare that to your role as an activist and organizer?
JT Scott (JTS): As City Councilor, I am an elected member of our legislative branch, accountable only to the 11,000 residents of Ward 2, who are packed into about half a square mile. Like other legislative branches, our functions are to create and modify laws. We also have some limited budgetary authority. Legislatures across cities, towns, states, and the Federal government all have different degrees of that. We have very limited budgetary authority here, because of the city's strong-mayor charter structure. But, ultimately, the general public does not care what our government structure is; what they care about is that they have a representative that they get to vote for every so often, and when stuff is broken, they want us to fix it.
How is that different from my life as an activist? Well, it's exhausting — but both are exhausting! — and I don't believe I've left my life as an activist behind. I really do enjoy being a part of, and in, the movement. What's changed for me is that I don't have as much time to go out and knock doors for a specific campaign, or as much time to spend in planning or organizing meetings, because in some ways I'm serving as the tip of the spear, legislatively, for the goals of the movement. It works best when those two can dovetail. For example, with the wage theft ordinance that we passed here in Somerville, the working group of the activist community was enormous, and did a ton of work bringing together the coalition, making sure all the voices were represented — from the Brazilian Workers' Coalition, from MassCOSH, from the trade unions — getting all these different pro-labor groups together to make sure that every aspect of wage theft was addressed. While I wasn't in all the different planning meetings and coordinating conversations, I was able to talk to the group, coordinate strategy, and then we were able to implement something that's the best in the state.
So I think those roles definitely dovetail, and trust me, there are times I'd trade my committee meetings at City Hall for getting to march out in the streets. But, honestly, running for office was motivated by the fact that we had been marching in the streets, we had been protesting outside and inside of City Hall for years, and been completely ignored. One of the functions of having a movement candidate in office is to create space for that protest to happen, and then for it to be registered and reflected in policy. I'm glad that the movement has a seat at the table.
BZ: One of the principal tasks of DSA right now is to reconnect the socialist movement to the labor movement. As a Councilor, what is your relationship to organized labor, and to the working class in general?
JTS: I mean, I'm in it! A lot of my interaction with working class people is them calling me to complain that their sidewalks aren't being taken care of, or their street wasn't plowed, or city services aren't meeting snuff in a variety of ways. Governments can be big and complicated and scary apparatuses. Anybody who can find the City of Somerville's website can get lost in it very easily, but there is a person that they know is responsible for just their neighborhood, and they can call me and yell at me about it. So that's why it's important that my phone number and my email address are right on the website. This is a very small gig. I don't have any resources, or staff, or an office, so I pick up my phone when people call. Being out there, handling those kinds of day-to-day concerns with people, is ultimately what keeps me connected to the concerns of the working class beyond larger policy questions or ideological questions—just the questions of living conditions. If you're out there in the neighborhood talking to people, they'll tell you what's on their minds. If you want to hear about a given topic, or how it intersects with something else, you ask—and folks ain't shy.
I don't have regularly-scheduled sit-downs with labor unions. If any of them wanted to, I'd be happy to! I'm always happy to hear from folks. When labor unions have called for support, be it for a protest action, or it's having some increased visibility, or it's wage theft or other unsavory practices I'm always happy to show up on the line, I'm always happy to raise an issue in the public forum or the local government body. Again, I think part of that is just being "of it."
BZ: There is a picture of you and Ben Ewen-Campen standing with Harvard Grad Student Union organizers in City Hall. I guess it's like you said, elected leaders need to show up
JTS: Yeah, it's showing up. It's going down to walk the picket, whether it's Marriott workers, or Stop and Shop employees, or the Harvard Grad Student Union, or Tufts employees. And sometimes it's about creating a forum for people to come. When the Harvard Grad Students' Union came to speak at City Council, it was because somebody put in an item to give them a forum to talk so City Council could pass a resolution in support of their organizing. For the Tufts employees' unions, it was about safety conditions related to COVID, where, not only did they have all these foodservice workers back in person, supporting an on-campus student population that frankly shouldn't have been there, but they were also violating the workers' contracts, putting them in unsafe situations, and then suspending and retaliating union representatives who made complaints. We had a hearing about it, and I'd like to think that shed some light and gave the union another forum for letting people know what's going on, but it also helped document some of the behavior that they'll need to prove when they get settlements.
It's about showing up when called, but also creating space for the message to be broadcast further, and in some cases passing resolutions from the City Council supporting the organizing effort. And that's been not just with labor unions, but, for example, the Union Square Neighborhood Council. It's a body that I helped create, that I helped draft the bylaws for—before I got elected—as a way to create a more democratic, hyper-local… call it a fourth layer of government. It's basically a small legislative body for just that neighborhood. They have annual elections; it's directly democratic. They are the ones who have been negotiating and signing community benefits agreements (CBAs) with major developers. They've been creating project labor agreements, as part of these CBAs, that ensure a certain percentage of minority hiring, of hiring women, ensuring that all labor used on a project is going to be union labor. That organization exists because of the drafting effort that myself and several others in the neighborhood engaged in, and now my role as an elected official is to generate space for them to operate, because all of that community organizing could, again, be ignored inside City Hall, except for people like Councilor Ewen-Campen and myself, who are willing to hold up votes, or not bypass those voices in the process to ensure that those community processes are reflected in decision making.
BZ: At the intersection of ideology and labor, have you faced any resistance from unions in your district? For instance, locals that tend towards conservatism.
JTS: Well, the police union, but I'm not sure we should count them as labor. I think that's a really important discussion to be had until the AFL-CIO kicks out the law enforcement unions. We continue to be confronted with that in this country, and it's a problem.
There's always a question of solidarity. Some of the trade unions, whether or not they're more conservative, when going into negotiations, maybe they get their piece. Maybe they're guaranteed that the local contractor who's a union shop is getting the contract for this building, and now they send all their members to testify in support of a project which isn't using a scrap of other union labor or has other problems. So that's a question of solidarity, and I've definitely run into that. There are definitely times when there's tension that I think all goes back to a lack of solidarity and understanding that the working class, and the needs of the working class, are more universal than whether or not an individual, or a company, or a particular union gets a paycheck on a given project.
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