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package org.apache.jmeter.modifiers;

import java.io.Serializable;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collection;

import org.apache.jmeter.engine.event.LoopIterationEvent;
import org.apache.jmeter.engine.event.LoopIterationListener;
import org.apache.jmeter.processor.PreProcessor;
import org.apache.jmeter.testelement.AbstractTestElement;
import org.apache.jmeter.testelement.property.BooleanProperty;
import org.apache.jmeter.testelement.property.CollectionProperty;
import org.apache.jmeter.testelement.property.PropertyIterator;
import org.apache.jmeter.threads.JMeterVariables;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

public class UserParameters extends AbstractTestElement implements Serializable, PreProcessor, LoopIterationListener {
    private static final Logger log = LoggerFactory.getLogger(UserParameters.class);

    private static final long serialVersionUID = 234L;

    public static final String NAMES = "UserParameters.names";// $NON-NLS-1$

    public static final String THREAD_VALUES = "UserParameters.thread_values";// $NON-NLS-1$

    public static final String PER_ITERATION = "UserParameters.per_iteration";// $NON-NLS-1$

    /**
     * Although the lock appears to be an instance lock, in fact the lock is
     * shared between all threads see the clone() method below
     *
     * The lock ensures that all the variables are processed together, which is
     * important for functions such as __CSVRead and __StringFromFile.
     * But it has a performance drawback.
     */
    private transient Object lock = new Object();

    private Object readResolve(){ // Lock object must exist
        lock = new Object();
        return this;
    }

    public CollectionProperty getNames() {
        return (CollectionProperty) getProperty(NAMES);
    }

    public CollectionProperty getThreadLists() {
        return (CollectionProperty) getProperty(THREAD_VALUES);
    }

    /**
     * The list of names of the variables to hold values. This list must come in
     * the same order as the sub lists that are given to
     * {@link #setThreadLists(Collection)}.
     *
     * @param list
     *            The ordered list of names
     */
    public void setNames(Collection<?> list) {
        setProperty(new CollectionProperty(NAMES, list));
    }

    /**
     * The list of names of the variables to hold values. This list must come in
     * the same order as the sub lists that are given to
     * {@link #setThreadLists(CollectionProperty)}.
     *
     * @param list
     *            The ordered list of names
     */
    public void setNames(CollectionProperty list) {
        setProperty(list);
    }

    /**
     * The thread list is a list of lists. Each list within the parent list is a
     * collection of values for a simulated user. As many different sets of
     * values can be supplied in this fashion to cause JMeter to set different
     * values to variables for different test threads.
     *
     * @param threadLists
     *            The list of lists of values for each user thread
     */
    public void setThreadLists(Collection<?> threadLists) {
        setProperty(new CollectionProperty(THREAD_VALUES, threadLists));
    }

    /**
     * The thread list is a list of lists. Each list within the parent list is a
     * collection of values for a simulated user. As many different sets of
     * values can be supplied in this fashion to cause JMeter to set different
     * values to variables for different test threads.
     *
     * @param threadLists
     *            The list of lists of values for each user thread
     */
    public void setThreadLists(CollectionProperty threadLists) {
        setProperty(threadLists);
    }

    private CollectionProperty getValues() {
        CollectionProperty threadValues = (CollectionProperty) getProperty(THREAD_VALUES);
        if (threadValues.size() > 0) {
            return (CollectionProperty) threadValues.get(getThreadContext().getThreadNum() % threadValues.size());
        }
        return new CollectionProperty("noname", new ArrayList<>());
    }

    public boolean isPerIteration() {
        return getPropertyAsBoolean(PER_ITERATION);
    }

    public void setPerIteration(boolean perIter) {
        setProperty(new BooleanProperty(PER_ITERATION, perIter));
    }

    @Override
    public void process() {
        if (log.isDebugEnabled()) {
            log.debug("{} process {}", Thread.currentThread().getName(), isPerIteration());//$NON-NLS-1$
        }
        if (!isPerIteration()) {
            setValues();
        }
    }

    @SuppressWarnings("SynchronizeOnNonFinalField")
    private void setValues() {
        synchronized (lock) {
            if (log.isDebugEnabled()) {
                log.debug("{} Running up named: {}", Thread.currentThread().getName(), getName());//$NON-NLS-1$
            }
            PropertyIterator namesIter = getNames().iterator();
            PropertyIterator valueIter = getValues().iterator();
            JMeterVariables jmvars = getThreadContext().getVariables();
            while (namesIter.hasNext() && valueIter.hasNext()) {
                String name = namesIter.next().getStringValue();
                String value = valueIter.next().getStringValue();
                if (log.isDebugEnabled()) {
                    log.debug("{} saving variable: {}={}", Thread.currentThread().getName(), name, value);//$NON-NLS-1$
                }
                jmvars.put(name, value);
            }
        }
    }

    /**
     * @see LoopIterationListener#iterationStart(LoopIterationEvent)
     */
    @Override
    public void iterationStart(LoopIterationEvent event) {
        if (log.isDebugEnabled()) {
            log.debug("{} iteration start {}", Thread.currentThread().getName(), isPerIteration());//$NON-NLS-1$
        }
        if (isPerIteration()) {
            setValues();
        }
    }

    /**
     * A new instance is created for each thread group, and the
     * clone() method is then called to create copies for each thread in a
     * thread group. This means that the lock object is common to all instances
     *
     * @see java.lang.Object#clone()
     */
    @Override
    public Object clone() {
        UserParameters up = (UserParameters) super.clone();
        up.lock = lock; // ensure that clones share the same lock object
        return up;
    }
}

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Q: Behaviour of Fluids under strong gravitational field We were being given intro  to fluid dynamics at our school
So the thing that sparked me up is $ g$ in expression of:
Static pressure of fluid
Bernoulli Principle
I am curious how fluids(especially liquids) will behave when they are near or at strong gravitational fields and when they approach
near-implies--> You may not be on the body but  within distance $\epsilon$ such that $g$ of the body is not quite appreciably different from the maximum acceleration  due to gravity of body.
approach-implies--> AT some distance such that $g$ is increasing gradually or at some certain rate/
I suspect as the liquid approaches it may turning rigid.Something like the rate at which it turn rigid or loses it properties of fluid/liquid.This rate may affect quite of its properties(sorry i don't mathematical background or graduate physics background..I can only speculate as high school studentt)
But the things is this may be only the case for uber-strong gravitational fields such as those of blackholes
But what about massive structure?(think of stars having millions times mass than sun..exaggertaion?) which may not have $g$ like black holes but they are appreciably strong?
Since the strong gravitational field brings appreciable compressability therefore things like Bernouili might not be applicable
What incites me more is whether fluid(mainly liquids) will have different demeanour with boundary(as in contained in some container) and without boundary
Will the geometery of boundary affect fluid?
I know this situation will be titled as illegal use of artistic licences at PhysSE but who know what potential-eenrgy black magic may craft dark things  out there in wild universe out there.
Envision a situation that  $g$ is changing with respect to time and periodic then how liquid might behave(think of a massive body passing near fluid for certain period of time after a certain interval)
These are some of things that buggs me for now
Can somebody enlighten us  on this?

A: A lot of work has been done in relativistic hydrodynamics and fluid dynamics, as well as relativistic kinetic theory. Both for special and general relativity. A couple reviews are below, and you'd get a general idea, but it's not straightforward.
Relativistic fluids are used to model matter and radiation in dense and collapsing stars (neutron stars, black holes collapsing), and that includes then how they behave in a gravitational field which they also create. So it is a very nonlinear problem. It is also used for instance to model cosmology, the matter and radiation density, pressure and shear/stress of the matter and radiation in the universe, in large scale. From that we know for instance how the cosmological expansion of the universe affects the matter and radiation densities over time.
In strong gravity, i.e. General Relativity, it is not easy to solve for any complicated fluid models, so usually one picks equations of state (density as function of pressure and temperature for instance, in the fluid, dependent on what kind of fluid it is) to model,it, and can get some analytical and if not numerical solutions. One of the earliest models of collapse is the TOV equation (you can google it) for collapse, where they assumed a pressureless fluid. For effects like turbulence it is hard to obtain analytical solutions, and so they tend to be numerical ones or small perturbations off a base solution.
https://arxiv.org/pdf/gr-qc/0603009.pdf
http://relativity.livingreviews.org/Articles/lrr-2007-1/download/lrr-2007-1Color.pdf

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Fixed income annuity contracts are a great hedge against longevity risk that can help provide retirement income sufficiency in an increasingly uncertain environment. But even with a fixed annuity, income sufficiency is a tricky goal to attain when you're walking uphill against inflation.
Since a $100,000 annuity pays the same $650/month in January 2032 as it does in January 2012, it must be paired with a strategy that hedges against inflation. Writing for Forbes earlier this month, Stephen Horan, Ph.D, discussed the lesser-known cousin of the fixed annuity, the inflation-protected annuity.
An inflation-protected annuity is generally a "fixed" annuity that includes a component that ratchets up payments each year to account for inflation. There are two general types of inflation protected annuities: (1) those that account for inflation by increasing payments by a fixed percentage (e.g., 4%) each year to account for inflation; and (2) those with a variable increase that is tied to an inflation indicator like the Consumer Price Index.
The inflation protection sounds good in theory, but what does it cost?
Inflation protection will reduce early annuity payments fairly significantly—usually between 20% and 30%–depending on the annuitant's age. That's a lot of ground to make up.
Because of the significant hit that early payments take when inflation protection is selected, some commentators recommend against inflation-protected annuities for every consumer. Lynn O'Shaughnessy, author of the Retirement Bible, counsels that it is "[b]est to reject annuities that feature an inflation rider," regardless of the client's situation.
But a 2009 study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) reaches the opposite conclusion. After running the numbers for retirees at various ages, EBRI concluded that "retirement income plans should anticipate inflation rates of at least 4%." And the study contradicts O'Shaughnessy's blanket rejection of inflation-protected annuities, concluding that, "after adjusting for taxes … and inflation," the drawback of lower starting payments equalizes rapidly with inflation-protected annuities.
Illustrating the effectiveness of the product and contradicting the critics, the study found that for an age 65 male, payments from an inflation-protected annuity will begin to surpass those of an ordinary fixed annuity around year eight. And when taxes are factored into the equation, the differential between early payments from fixed and income-protected annuities draws down from 35% to about 17%—significantly reducing the downside of inflation protection.
Even the simplest fixed annuities get their share of bad press, so it's often an uphill battle for advisers trying to convince a client that a longevity hedge is in their best interests. And despite evidence that inflation-protected annuities are a good deal for many retirees, you may have to bring out the big guns—like the EBRI study—to counteract the negative press.


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'Passive house' movement aims to minimize energy use
Construction costs in the valley are high, but the business concept of Lindsey Love and Lindsay Schack, of Love Schack Architecture, aims to make those costs pay off in the long run.
A "passive house," as they're known, "can cost more than a typical single family home," said Schack, "but then the maintenance of the home can be ten percent of one."
Love Schack Architecture is based in Teton Valley and in Gallatin Valley, Montana. Schack is a certified consultant for the Passive House Institute-US, a research firm which works toward the standard of "[cutting] energy consumption by 60-80 percent compared to code buildings."
Speaking at the Teton Valley Business Development Center's Chance Meetings event on Tuesday, Schack said she and Love strive to offer clients options to improve air quality in their homes, establish a consistent air temperature, and generally, create a well-lit, energy-efficient, comfortable and healthy environment in which to live.
Passive houses are designed and built using a system that combines super insulation, efficient solar orientation, high-performance windows and doors and continuous, balanced ventilation.
Even if you're not in the position to build a new home from the ground up, Schack says there are little things people can do to make their current living spaces more energy efficient.
"There's a lot you can do if you're trying to get as close to your budget as you can," she said. "We can offer steps and ways to be smart about design that help [people] save money while they're living in their house."
Passive building, according to Schack, is the mainstream building system in Europe. She said, however, that "passive house" is actually a misnomer, as the design system is really very active. Passive building takes into account basic elements such as body heat and emissions from appliances to "minimize the load that renewables are required to provide."
Love, who lives in a straw bale house she built in Driggs, specializes in using natural materials in building projects. She strives to use such components as earth, wood, clay, sand and straw as viable building materials to promote healthy living.
"[Regardless] of where your goals are financially," Love said, "there's always a way to do things more naturally."
Schack said there's often a misconception about why hiring an architect is valuable. She explained that architects and consultants are able to streamline the building process which "always results in cost-savings in the long-run." There's more clarity, she said, among all the stake-holders, since designers are able to anticipate needs before situations become complicated.
Love Schack Architecture's objective is to "reduce the stress of operating a home." They say they want to create beautiful, elegant space that showcases the natural beauty of Teton Valley and is also comfortable, healthy and environmentally conscious.
"There has been a real demand for this," Schack said. "[Passive houses are] somewhat new to this region, but a lot of builders, designers and homeowners are beginning to realize their benefit."
This article appeared on the Teton Valley News website on February 11, 2016.
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N Ireland frets at Scotland independence vote
Referendum to be held later this year could have major effects on nearby Northern Ireland.
by Peter Geoghegan
British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged Scots to vote 'no' to independence [AFP/Getty Images]
Belfast, Northern Ireland - A tattered Saltire, Scotland's national flag, hangs limply from a lamppost in East Belfast. A little further down the street, a recently painted mural commemorates the activities of the Ulster Volunteer Force, a notorious Protestant paramilitary outfit responsible for more than 480 killings during Northern Ireland's "Troubles".
Protestants in this corner of Ireland have long celebrated their links with Scotland - many are themselves descended from Scots who came to Ulster during the Plantations in the 17th century. But unionists in Northern Ireland are becoming increasingly concerned about the possibility that their Scottish brethren might vote to leave the United Kingdom when they go to the polls in a referendum on independence this September.
Last month, Ian Paisley Junior, a Democratic Unionist MP for North Antrim, warned that Scottish independence could reopen the conflict in Northern Ireland by persuading dissident republicans that the union could be dismantled.
In 2012, Tom Elliot - then leader of the Ulster Unionist Party - described the Scottish National Party, which has held power in Scotland's devolved parliament since 2007, as "a greater threat to the Union than the violence of the IRA".
Irish republicans, too, are keeping an eye on events across the Irish Sea. Gerry Adams, president of the largest nationalist party Sinn Fein, has said that the "union of the United Kingdom is hanging by a thread". Many within Sinn Fein are keen to hold a "border poll" on Irish unity, which can be done under the terms of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that established a power-sharing government in Belfast. The last such referendum was held back in 1973.
N Ireland unionists fear Scottish independence
'Yes' side catching up
In Scotland, the Yes side still trails in the polls, but has closed the gap in recent months. But even if Scots do decide to leave the union, will that really alter the situation in Northern Ireland?
"Some republicans will say privately here that if Scottish independence happens it's going to have huge knock-on effect here. I'd argue that it's not the same thing," says Alex Kane, a leading unionist commentator and a columnist for a number of Belfast newspapers. "If Northern Ireland ever voted to leave the United Kingdom, then the simple brutal reality is that Northern Ireland at that point ceases to exist once it becomes submerged into a united Ireland. It is about the disappearance of a country, and that is a completely different situation than Scotland.'
Veteran republican Danny Morrison, formerly a Sinn Fein press officer, agrees - up to a point. "Scottish independence will have a psychological effect on the unionist people, because the majority Protestant community in the North is Presbyterian, not Anglican, and they identify their roots with dissenters from Scotland," he says. "But does [Scottish independence] make me think that it brings Irish unity closer? No, it doesn't."
David Trimble, former Northern Irish first minister and the architect of the Good Friday deal, believes that Scottish independence is unlikely, but that if it did happen it could potentially reopen the thorny constitutional question in Northern Ireland. If Scots do vote 'yes', Irish republicans would "get excited and say 'it can be done'", says Lord Trimble.
Tense situation
Certainly, Scottish independence could prove an unwelcome distraction for Northern Irish leaders at a time when the hard-won peace is looking particularly fragile. The flag protests that broke out over the removal of the Union flag from Belfast City Hall in December 2012 remain unresolved. This, as well as ongoing disturbances around Orange Order parades, has contributed to the growth of a siege mentality in some loyalist communities. Meanwhile, dissident republicans have stepped up the frequency of their attacks in recent months. Multiparty talks in Belfast chaired by former US envoy Richard Haass broke down without a deal on New Year's Eve.
Unionists, in particular, are wary of any change to the UK's constitutional status quo. Protestants are no longer an absolute majority in Northern Ireland. And even though opinion polls suggest that as many as half of Catholics now support staying in the union, unionism in Northern Ireland is struggling to articulate a coherent identity.
"Unionism has a congenital paranoia: They fear everyone and they fear themselves. It is very difficult to have a rational debate," says Alex Kane. "Peter Robinson [DUP leader and Northern Ireland first minister] himself doesn't know what he means he says, 'I am a Unionist'."
Unionism in Northern Ireland, closely aligned to Protestantism, is very different from its Scottish cousin, says James Mitchell, professor of politics at the University of Edinburgh. "Old-style Scottish unionism, which had a religious dimension, has been marginalised. I don't think it's at all important, and it wouldn't be a useful way of articulating unionism in Scotland now, but that still has some resonance in Northern Ireland," Mitchell says.
Many on the "no" side of the Scottish debate would not welcome interjections from across the Irish Sea, especially from the fringes of Ulster loyalism. In 2012, the Orange Order was chided for saying publically, at an event in Glasgow, that people of Ulster Scots descent in Northern Ireland should have a vote in September's referendum.
Effects on Northern Ireland
Mitchell does not expect that independence would lead to a significant change in the relationship between Scotland and a part of the UK that is just 18 kilometres away, at the closest point, and with which it has had strong cultural links stretching back to the sixth-century kingdom of Dalriada, and even earlier.
"The key relationships are personal, social, family, and I don't think these need be disrupted at all," he says.
In Northern Ireland, many have yet to realise the political implications of the Scottish referendum for the union, and Belfast's place in it, says Ulster Unionist party leader Mike Nesbitt. "The quantity and quality of the debate in Northern Ireland hasn't been impressive at all," he says. Nesbitt rejects the suggestion that Scottish independence could lead to a return to the violence of "the Troubles", but says that September's referendum, regardless of the result, will "politically recalibrate the United Kingdom".
"If Scotland votes yes to independence, then there has to be a realignment politically and economically, and I'm sure anyone knows what the implications of that would be. Even if Scotland says no to independence, there is bound to be this push towards 'devo max' [further devolution for the Scottish Parliament], and that will obviously have implications for Northern Ireland."
Peter Geoghegan is an Irish writer and broadcaster based in Glasgow.
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The sting is a way for wasps to paralyse their prey for eating after their death and a way of defense in the event that an animal such as a human being threatens them. It is therefore no surprise that wasp stings and bee stings are very painful – they are a very nasty poison indeed that kill and injure and therefore sting relief and pain relief is something all the victims seek to achieve. The mechanics behind a a sting are impressive – not only is the chemical composition of a sting most complex but the manner in which it is introduced into a victim is an impressive feat in itself.
A wasp can extract the shaft from the skin of the victim and fly off, contented with having executed a nasty attack on the hapless victim. On the other hand, the poor old bee ends up having his entire stinging apparatus, poison sac and all, wrenched out of its abdomen. In almost all instances the bee will die following the delivery of a sting.
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Pumpkin Cross adds spice to cycle cross
Cycle Cross event will feature more than 300 racers Sunday in Maple Ridge
Oct. 27, 2017 12:00 a.m.
Mother Nature looks she's bringing her A game for the annual edition of the Pumpkin Cross.
The cycle cross race goes Sunday, Oct 29 at North Alouette Greenway Park in Maple Ridge with the first race getting underway at 10 a.m. and will feature both elite and amateur riders tackling the two kilometer course.
Barry Lyster, race organizer, said the event is has been gaining traction with local racers.
"We've seen some real growth in the sports scene we first started this event," said Lyster. "We had around 60 to 70 riders the first year. This year we're expecting more than 300."
He said he's amazed how much the sport has grown in recent years, seeing more than 1,000 sign up for events in Portland and 800 in Washington. He attributes the growth, in part to the
"They're great to watch. It's fast, and crowd friendly. On our course you can see two-thirds of the entire course from the start area.
Plus, we have a Halloween theme and participants have really embraced the event."
He said the course will utilize parts of the dike and park land and will force riders to jump barriers and have to get off their bikes at times.
It's doesn't get much better than this," said Lyster.
While Lyster's daughter Maggie is busy tearing up the track on the World Cup circuit in Europe and won't take part in this year's event, he said his daughter Kaelen will take part in the women's beginner race and his youngest daughter Campbell will enter the kid's full lap race.
"It's really an all-inclusive race," said Lyster. "It a great opportunity for anyone who's ever thought about giving it a try.
He said while elite and intermediate riders must have a cycle-cross bike, beginners can use a mountain bike.
Lyster said an added bonus is that the course is in great shape and sunshine is forecast for Sunday.
Included in this year's event is a special package for first-time women riders, which includes the entry to the race and one-day race license.
Lester said riders should pre-register on-line before 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct 27 to avoid line-ups on race day, as well as save $10 on registration fees. He said call-ups will be based on the order of registration.
• To register for the race or for more information visit www.localride.ca.
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Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui Speaks About Solo Career, Thinks She Has More To Offer
By Catherine Martin | May 08, 2017 01:04 PM EDT
Lauren Jauregui a Fifth Harmony singer spoke about going solo and confessed that she doesn't completely align herself to the band's image. The "That's My Girl" songstress revealed these confessions in a recent interview.
In an interview with Vulkan Magazine, Lauren Jauregui admitted that she believed that Fifth Harmony's image doesn't really have anything to do with who she is as an individual. The singer is a woman's right advocate but her band portrays a sexualized imaged that contradicts her advocacy.
"I would say firstly, that the group's image doesn't really have anything to do with who I am as an individual, as I'm sure a majority of people can understand if they know me or the story of how we were put together on the X Factor," Lauren Jauregui said. "But secondly, I would say that regardless of how the brand has been created, we are four hard working women who have succeeded in making our dream to become artists a more possible reality through this."
As for the biggest misconception about her, Lauren Jauregui confessed that she's more than her role in Fifth Harmony. She announced that she has more to offer than all the opportunities she had.
Lauren Jauregui did not elaborate it too much about going solo in the interview. However, she is hinting that will only achieve her "personal legend" when she's no longer a member of Fifth Harmony. As for 2017, she revealed that she wanted to write, paint, read and exercise more. She also mentioned that her band has an upcoming project.
In other news, the "Worth It" singer speaks again about being sexy and feminist. She even used her celebrity status to preach what she believes is right. Lauren Jauregui shared the common criticism that she received because Fifth Harmony embraces their sexuality are the allegations that they are not feminist.
"We've reached millions of people all over the world who watch our interviews and listen to the message beyond the sexualization, which is to love yourself first and to understand your worth," Lauren Jauregui explained per Latina. "A woman embracing her sexuality is something that shouldn't be taboo."
So what do you think about Lauren Jauregui's advocacies? Is she leaving Fifth Harmony soon? Please comment below and let us hear your opinions.
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Konstantin Wladow Muraviev (; * 5. März 1893 in Pasardschik; † 31. Januar 1965 in Sofia) war ein bulgarischer Politiker und Ministerpräsident.

Biographie

Familie, Studium und berufliche Laufbahn
Der Neffe des 1923 ermordeten Ministerpräsidenten Aleksandar Stambolijski absolvierte ein Studium am US-amerikanischen Robert College in Istanbul, das er 1912 abschloss, und an dem zuvor bereits andere bulgarische Ministerpräsidenten wie Konstantin Stoilow, Todor Iwantschow und Iwan Geschow studiert hatten.

Während der Balkankriege von 1912 und 1913 sowie des Ersten Weltkrieges war er als Soldat in Sofia stationiert.

1918 wurde er Mitglied der Bulgarischen Nationalen Bauernunion (Българският земеделски народен съюз), die zwischen 1900 und 1923 die einflussreichste politische Partei war. Anschließend wurde er Privatsekretär seines Onkels, der am 6. Oktober 1919 Ministerpräsident wurde. Während dessen Amtszeit wird er Beamter des Außenministeriums, für das er Auslandsstationen als Konsul in Rotterdam und in der Türkei absolviert.

Abgeordneter, Minister und Ministerpräsident 1944
1923 wurde er erstmals zum Abgeordneten der Nationalversammlung gewählt. Am 12. März 1923 berief sein Onkel ihn zum Kriegsminister in seinem Kabinett. Beim Staatsstreich vom 9. Juni 1923 wurde sein Onkel ermordet;  Aleksandar Zankow bildete eine rechte Regierung.

1927 wurde er erneut zum Abgeordneten der 12. Nationalversammlung gewählt, der er dann auch in der folgenden Wahlperiode bis 1934 angehörte. In diesen Jahren war er in der Regierungen der Bauernunion vom 29. Juni 1931 bis zum 31. Dezember 1932 Minister für Erziehung und Wissenschaft in den Kabinetten von Aleksandar Malinow und Nikola Muschanow. Dieser berief ihn dann im Anschluss zum Minister für Landwirtschaft und Forsten, was er bis zum Ende von Muschanows Amtszeit am 19. Mai 1934 blieb.

Am 2. September 1944 wurde er vom Regentschaftsrat auf Bitte der westlichen Alliierten als Nachfolger von Iwan Bagrjanow zum Ministerpräsidenten ernannt, nachdem die Alliierten Bagrjanows Annäherungsversuche zurückgewiesen hatten. Am 5. September 1944 ratifizierte er ein Gesetz, durch das die vorherigen Rechtsverluste der Juden wieder aufgehoben werden sollten. Drei Tage später erklärte er dem zuvor verbündeten Deutschen Reich den Krieg. Während seiner Amtszeit übernahm er auch das Amt des Außenministers.

Bereits am 9. September 1944 wurde seine Regierung nach dem Einmarsch der Roten Armee von der Widerstandsbewegung der Vaterländischen Front gestürzt. Seine pro-anglo-amerikanische Regierung geriet nicht nur von der kommunistischen Bewegung in Kritik, sondern auch von der neuerlich gebildeten, sich in den von Deutschland kontrollierten Gebieten aufhaltenden Regierung im Exil, die sich für die Treue gegenüber dem Deutschen Reich und dem mit ihm geschlossenen Bündnis aussprach und vom ehemaligen Premierminister Alexander Zankow geführt wurde. Anders als viele Zeitgenossen entging Murawiew jedoch einer Verurteilung zum Tode. Er wurde zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt und blieb bis 1955 im Gefängnis. Ein Jahr später wurde er erneut festgenommen und bis 1961 im Arbeitslager Belene inhaftiert. 1996 hob das Verfassungsgericht der Republik Bulgarien das Urteil gegen ihn auf.

1963 veröffentlichte er ein Buch über die bulgarische Politik unter dem Titel Събития и хора (dt.: Ereignisse und Menschen).

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Science study with creative flair
The Lancaster County Council of the Arts kicked off its Arts & Sciences Camp this week to engage kids' minds throughout the summer.
"It's arts and sciences with a health and wellness component added," arts council Executive Director Debbie Jaillette said. "We believe that summer learning is important for kids."
ILHS classes of 1986 and before reunite at reunion
Sage Jadrnicek
For The Lancaster News
Indian Land High School graduates gathered to reconnect and reminisce at their reunion June 30 at Indian Land Elementary School.
Everyone who graduated from ILHS at least 33 years ago is invited to reunite annually with old friends on the last Sunday of June, an event Julien Howey said he wouldn't miss for anything.
Howey, class of 1966, remembers when Indian Land was just a bump in the road on the way to Charlotte.
IL fire-training facility turns up heat on students
Thanks to the career center's firefighting class and a training facility hidden behind Indian Land Volunteer Fire Department, Lancaster County now has eight more fully certified firefighters.
One of the students using the facility, 18-year-old Gage Bell, said it helped him understand the stifling feeling firefighters experience when they enter a burning building.
AJ's performing arts center almost finished, despite rain
The new performing arts center at Andrew Jackson High School is nearly complete.
In March 2016, Lancaster County voters overwhelmingly approved a $199 million school bond to fund a variety of school district projects, including new multipurpose buildings, renovations and technology initiatives.
David Small, the Lancaster County School District's facilities director, said the performing arts center is running a bit behind schedule but should be open for the start of school in August.
Mobile STEM lab coming to middle schools across the state
Tara Romanella
CLEMSON – Duke Energy and Clemson University have created a mobile STEM lab that will visit middle schools across the state, teaching students about the growing field of engineering.
The Explore Mobile Lab is the first of its kind at the university and was made possible by a $400,000 gift from Duke Energy.
Student lender awarding grants to programs that help students
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The nonprofit S.C. Student Loan Corp. this week launched Power:Ed, a new program that will award grants to nonprofits, colleges and organizations that help S.C. students succeed in school, careers and life.
The program will focus on helping high school and college students prepare for the next phase of life, whether it be securing a quality job, going to technical college or getting accepted to a four-year college.
USCL students study in Germany
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Six USC Lancaster students and two faculty members recently embarked on a 10-day travel study trip to Germany.
Germany was chosen as the destination for the 2019 travel study trip because students would have the opportunity to attend and present at the second World Congress on Undergraduate Research.
BES student passionate about pets
A local animal-advocacy group has gotten some much-needed pet supplies because a second grader read a library book.
The book, "Strays Like Us" by Cecilia Galante, convinced Buford Elementary School's Ally Brasington to lead a recent school-wide pet supply donation drive for Lancaster's SPCA chapter.
"Pets should be taken better care of than they are, and if you watch their expressions, they'll tell you exactly what they need," said Ally, a rising third grader.
With 3 sons to lead, mom goes back to get diploma
Ten years after she had planned to graduate from high school, Lancaster resident Jasmine Johnson has finally received her Lancaster High School diploma.
Instead of walking across the stage with her fellow Lancaster Adult Education grads, Johnson joined her son, Zi'Onn, who was graduating from 4K at Clinton Elementary School the same day.
"I was very happy," Johnson said this week. "That was the happiest day of my life."


These are just a few of the comments that I heard about JiuZhaiGou. Naive, I went to the bus station to meet all the new and some long term interns who joined the trip. All in all we were seventeen people. The bus departed on schedule and after two hours we already were able to see the first mountains. Long bus ride few words. Instead of around eight to ten hours journey we needed thirteen. But the welcome of JiuZhaiGou at night is awesome. Between the big mountains are the small cities which enlighten their houses and advertisements in every colour. We had a very late and delicious dinner. But my thoughts just jumped between "I need sleep" and "hope it is worth this long bus ride".
The weather the next day was amazing. Blue sky and warm sun. The shadows were a little bit cold but only in the morning. After we entered the park we needed to take another bus to one of the two peaks. But it was a fast ride and the view out of the window was just a small appetiser of what we would see later. I don't know how nature transformed this place but it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. You don't need any filters or Photoshop to create an astonishing picture. Just take your phone and you will have beautiful pictures. I never could imagine that water could be so clear. I never could imagine that a lake could look like a swimming pool (created by nature). You just want to jump into it and swim in it. Big waterfalls connect the different lakes and complete the picture of this gorgeous place.


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Florida Governor Signs Bill Allowing Self-driving Vehicles to Operate Without a Safety Driver
FutureCar Staff Jun 13, 2019 5:25 PM WST
Author: FutureCar Staff
The sunshine state of Florida is not typically associated with high-tech and self-driving cars, however that might change after a new bill was signed today by the state's governor allowing companies to test self-driving cars without a human backup driver behind the wheel.
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that expands the testing and use of autonomous vehicles, allowing companies to test the vehicles without a human driver present.
Autonomous vehicles will also become exempt from the state's unattended motor vehicle law, which prohibits a vehicle from being unattended by a human without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition and removing the key.
It also exempts human operators of self-driving cars from laws that ban texting while driving and other potentially distracting activities.
The new law takes effect on July 1.
Officials believe autonomous vehicles can approve transportation options in Florida, providing additional mobility options for residents of Florida, especially older residents who need to safely get around. According to U.S. census data, 20% percent of Florida residents are over the age of 65.
The bill clarifies that, when engaged, the autonomous driving technology installed on a vehicle is deemed to be the "operator" in control the vehicle, regardless of whether or not a human is physically present behind the wheel.
The vehicles must also be able to communicate with law enforcement in the event of an accident. The bill explains that, "In the event of an accident, the vehicle immediately notifies law enforcement with important information regarding location and type of crash."
The new legislation also authorizes the Florida Turnpike Enterprise to fund, construct, and operate test facilities for the advancement of autonomous and connected transportation technology.
"I think it's exciting, I think it's good that we're here and I applaud the legislature for embracing this and making sure that Florida welcomes innovation when it comes to transportation," DeSantis said.
Officials and leaders in Florida believe that autonomous vehicles can save lives once fully approved for the road.
DeSantis announced that legislatures and Florida leaders will have the opportunity to be test passengers for the autonomous vehicles, so they can experience firsthand riding in a self-driving car.
One Silicon Valley-based autonomous driving startup has been testing its technology in Florida since last year and will soon be able to legally remove safety drivers from its fleet of self-driving test vehicles. The company specializes in door-to-door transportation services.
Voyage is current testing a fleet of autonomous taxis in The Villages, the largest retirement communities in the U.S. with a population of over 100,000. Voyage is providing elderly residents of the Village, including those who physically cannot drive, a safe mobility option, which is what the bill is intended for.
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Under the guidance of Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, the SEL lab conducts research on factors and programs that influence people's social-emotional competencies; cognitive functioning; resiliency to stress; relationships with others; and over-all well-being and satisfaction with life. The majority of these studies are conducted in public schools. The SEL lab is particularly interested in discerning the the processes and mechanisms that promote people's positive human qualities, such as empathy, optimism, kindness, social responsibility, altruism, mindfulness, and compassion.


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St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea is a historic Episcopal chapel on Church Road, southeast of the junction with South Road and Route 1A in Rye, New Hampshire. Built in 1876, it is the only known religious work of Boston architects Winslow & Wetherell, and one of a modest number of churches built for summer vacationers in the state. It is an eclectic mix of Gothic Revival and Stick Style, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Description and history
St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea stands near New Hampshire's seacoast in southern Rye, on the east side of Church Road south of Jenness State Beach. It is a single-story structure built of stone and timber, with brick quoining at the corners. It has a slate roof and a small belfry topped by a pyramidal roof. The chapel's stained glass windows were designed by John La Farge, the Connick Studios, and Tiffany & Co. Other major features of the interior include massive timber trusses supporting the roof, and an elaborately carved oak pulpit. The church property includes a small graveyard and is surrounded by a low stone wall, with a lich gate built in 1977 as a reconstruction of an original.

In 1864 Rye's first Episcopal services were held at the nearby Farragut Hotel. This chapel was built in 1876 to serve Rye's large summer resort community. It was designed by the Boston architects Winslow & Wetherell, and is their only known work in New Hampshire. It is also their only known religious work; the partners worked primarily on commercial projects, and are best known for their work done after the Great Boston fire of 1872.

The chapel is still used for Episcopal services in the summer.

See also
National Register of Historic Places listings in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

References

External links
St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea website

Episcopal church buildings in New Hampshire
Churches on the National Register of Historic Places in New Hampshire
Queen Anne architecture in New Hampshire
Churches completed in 1876
19th-century Episcopal church buildings
Churches in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
National Register of Historic Places in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Rye, New Hampshire
1876 establishments in New Hampshire


As we explore the cuisines of the world, we sometimes forget the Native American traditions. Succotash's colors look like autumn. But its warming, hearty sweetness is perfect for deepest winter.
If you've never dipped fruit in chocolate, you should! And if you use dried fruit, it will keep days and days.
Children with colds are an especial challenge. They can't always communicate much, except being PROFOUNDLY UNHAPPY. Plus, the remedies have to taste good.
If you've never used buckwheat, you really should. This gluten-free grain is earthy and hearty, and pairs remarkably well with earthy, hearty vegetables like mushrooms and Brussels sprouts.
This makes a wonderful pie or tart filling. It's also a wonderful chutney-like "compote" served with a dollop of whipped cream, ice cream, etc.
Ceviche typically means raw seafood marinated in citrus juice and hot peppers. Here, we're marinating veggies and stealing the word because we like the concept, the way it sounds!
Kelp noodles are made from the fiber in seaweed. They are a chewy "blank canvas" with almost no calories. Here, we paint that canvas with roast cashews, olives and garlic, brocolli florets, and brewer's yeast.
Pumpkinseed oil is one of the deepest, darkest, earthiest flavors you can add to your cooking. Make sure you get the real Austrian (Styrian) stuff.
According to nationally reknowned, locally-based Dr. Mark Hyman, family physician and a four-time New York Times bestselling author, we're battling a "diabesity" epidemic.
Thanks to Adam, we've been enjoying this recipe for some years now. I run the recipe each summer. It can also be found in our third cookbook, Blue Ribbon Edition.
A perfect Mediterranean salad! It's gorgeous to look at and delicious to eat.
You understand soluble vs. insoluble fiber. You know how to seek out fiber-rich foods. Now, here are four supplements to your diet.
This is a variation of Amanda's Green Potato Salad with Cilantro and Spinach featured in our Blue Ribbon Edition cookbook.
Which kind of fiber is best for weight control, blood sugar, regularity, and cholesterol.
This soup is light, light, light, but the parsnip gives body, and together with the asparagus and celery yields a lovely, complex flavor.
Fiber is arguably our most-important-yet-least exciting nutrient. Does it really prevent cancer and heart attacks? Help us lose weight? Keep us from feeling tired? Detox the liver? Make the world a better place? And what about soluble vs. insoluble fiber?
This recipe is equally delicious with chicken, seafood, and tofu. Preserved lemons and olives are a classic flavor combination in both Persian and Moroccan cuisine.
Amidst the buying and selling and marketing, the big natural products trade show had some oases of traditional herbalism.
Sumac is a fruit with a lemony taste. Used as a spice in the Middle East, the berries are ground into a purple powder that not only adds flavor, but eye appeal.
Curries are wonderful ways to empty your fridge of leftovers. A can of this, some chopped-up that… the curry spices and coconut milk are very forgiving!
Shingles, cold sores, mono & chicken pox are all outbreaks of the herpes virus. We can treat outbreaks, and strengthen the immune system to prevent them.
Is there really an herb for this? How quickly does it work? And how can we slip it into Bob's coffee without him noticing?
Never before have we written for the sole purpose of criticizing a specific drug, or pharmaceutical company.


Since 2006, Groove Korea has been a leading offline magazine in Korea that has been at the forefront of providing enlightening and essential English content geared to expats living in Korea or tourists visiting from abroad. Groove Korea recently celebrated its 100th issue this month, however, they are now beginning to roll out some major changes and enhancements to the magazine's format and identity.
In pursuit of these big changes, Groove Korea is seeking to hire select talent to take on new positions within the magazine. Whether you already have a regular job and are seeking a creative outlet or are looking to fit some paid work into your current routine, Groove Korea might be well suited for you.
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That afternoon arrived far too quickly for my liking. Before I knew it the bell was ringing, signaling the end of last period, calling everyone to home. But for me, it wasn't home. Not this time around. It meant 'home' for Frank, but I didn't know what would result out of that.
I met him outside the gates. There was no car, no angry parents, just rows of kids eager to escape the school for the day. When I saw him, I caught a split second glance of the sadness in his eyes, before he walked straight into my arms.
"Ready?" I asked after a second of standing there.
"No," said Frank, but he chuckled at the same time. A little hint of the carefree Frank, the one that had hopped into the school before his feelings for me had completely wrecked his and his parents' relationship. I let a small smile flit across my own face, took his hand, and began to walk down the street.
None of our friends interrupted and tried to pull us away to a movie, or a coffee shop or whatever. Valerie and Jenna knew, but I was certain that they would have let the rest of the school, and probably the entire town know what was happening. But at least Frank seemed calmer about it, not in a wreck like he had the night before.
"So, how you going to go about this?" I asked, swinging our hands together. He shrugged.
"I guess... I'll talk to them on my own for a second, then... I don't know. If it's Mum, she might be okay. Feel free to hit Dad in the face," he said. I laughed.
"You sound like you're feeling better," I said. He smiled and nodded.
"I am. Maybe it's because I know I'm going back there instead of them turning up. And you're here with me this time," he said. My heart fluttered.
"Well, I'm not going to just leave you to face them on your own. Unless you wanted to, like yesterday, but I won't unless you say so," I said. Frank giggled quietly and blushed, looking down at his shoes. I smiled, my heart leaping affectionately, and wrapped my arms around him from behind. He didn't complain this time, and lifted his arms around behind his head in a weird reverse hug.
"You know, it's really awkward walking like this," he said. I laughed.
"Well, I'm not complaining. It's only the entire street staring at us," I said. Frank shook his head, still giggling.
"Oh, let them. It's not like I care about them," he said.
"Nope," I said, placing another kiss on his temple. Frank rolled his eyes and scowled playfully, trying to duck away. I grinned and didn't let him, holding his waist tightly so he couldn't run off. He squealed suddenly and I didn't know why, until I noticed that I had been digging into the sides of his waist... a ticklish bit. "Oh? You never told me you were ticklish," I said, grinning.
"Ger-Gerard! Just... eeep!" he squealed again. Soon enough I was laughing too, at his squirming and all the ridiculous squeaking he was doing. "S-stop it.. you... gettoff!" he choked out between his laughing, still weakly trying to run off.
"Aww, you're no fun," I said, but I stopped tickling his sides and just held him from behind until his giggles and squealing had subsided. "That sounded like putting a mouse into a blender," I said, bringing around a whole brand new round of laughter.
I let him laugh, savouring the beautiful sound until he calmed down. An old woman walked past us and glared, muttering something about 'bloody kids'. I giggled at her walking away, and pressed my nose and lips up behind Frank's ear until he was quiet.
"Maybe we should get going," I said finally. Frank nodded and turned around to face me.
"Okay." We stared at each other for a very long minute, before I gently pressed my lips onto his. He sighed audibly and brought his arms up around my neck, clinging on like a little koala cub, warm hands on my cool white skin, my own arms around his waist. We kissed slowly for a moment that seemed to pass in a second and drag out at the same time, before I pulled apart meaningfully and resting my forehead against his.
"I believe you," he whispered. And in that moment I suddenly felt the entire weight of his problem come pressing down on my shoulders. How could I promise something I couldn't ensure? I didn't know. But what I did know is that I would give all four of my limbs to make sure things would be okay.
Frank's hand in mine felt like a death grip by the time we'd arrived at his house, me being sure that he'd cut off some sort of vital circulation to my fingers. He stopped me walking up the front path though, making me wait at the gate for him to knock on his own front door.
"If my Dad sees you he'll go mental," he whispered, tugging gently on my black tie with trembling hands. "I want you to... be a safe distance away, I guess." I nodded, running my fingers up his chin and temple line soothingly. Frank's hand flitted up to meet where my fingers lingered on his chin, then he was gone and walking up the steps. I sighed and leant back against the garden wall, keeping my eyes fixated on him as he knocked three times on the door.
Nothing happened for a moment, then the door swung open. A woman, about Frank's height, with soft brown hair, jeans and a jumper. She looked like she'd been crying, but as soon as she saw that it was Frank standing on the doorstep she squeaked and her hand flung over her mouth to stifle a squeak.
"Mum," said Frank, holding up his hand and stopping the stream of apology that was bound to come streaming out. Mrs Iero stopped and shook her head, a weird expression on her face like she was about to cry, but in joy instead of sadness.
"Frank, I'm so glad to see you," she said in a slightly quieter voice. Frank nodded, twisting his fingers around together.
"I've come to get some more stuff, Mum. I forgot some music and my second guitar," he said quietly. Mrs Iero's expression fell.
"Frankie, can't we talk about this? Your father's not in." I could visibly see Frank relax at this statement.
"I suppose we could..." he said, hopping from one foot to the other and glancing back at me. Mrs Iero then seemed to notice that I was there.
"Oh, hello there," she said. I raised my hand in greeting.
I watched a million different expressions cross Mrs Iero's face all at once, something of shock, recognition, understand, even hatred. I kept my eyes fixated on her soft hazel ones as I moved to stand next to Frank, resting my hand on his shoulder very gently. Mrs Iero finally nodded and stood back.
"I suppose you two should come in," she said, and the agitation on her face now clearly visible and the motherly tone faded from her voice. I nodded politely and moved inside the house. It wasn't special, it was pretty much a mirror image of mine; exactly the same but everything was opposite. That's what you get on rows and rows of identical suburban houses, I suppose. Mrs Iero lead us through to the living room, on the right of the hallway instead of the left like mine was and gestured for us to sit down on the sofa.
I sat quite formally, feeling really awkward and a lot like a severe intruder in this house. Whilst the layout was pretty much the same as mine but backwards, it felt... clean. Too clean. At my house, the tables were scattered with coffee mugs, the floors with shoes and coats, papers and paints and all manner of random household items. Here it was spotless. Frank perched next to me and the sofa a lot more comfortably, tucking his feet gently underneath him. I took his hand and smiled reassuringly as his Mum sat down on a chair opposite us.
"I'm not going to say I'm displeased to see you, Frankie, I'm thrilled," she said, her tone very gentle. "Your father was so angry last night, and we tried to call you but you weren't picking up." I looked at Frank and he blushed guiltily; I knew full well that after three ignored calls from his Mum he'd just taken out the battery and left it on my bedside table.
"Sorry, Mum," he said, not raising his gaze from the floor. Mrs Iero, turned her gaze to me.
"But I don't know what I'm supposed to say to you... what was it?" she asked.
"Maybe you want to ask if this is the right thing and if I am actually willing to take care of Frank," I said quietly, looking her directly in the eye, keeping my tone polite. Turning on the charm. I don't think Mrs Iero was expecting that, she sat back and raised her eyebrows in surprise.
The silence that filled the room after my speech fell heavily and suddenly. Mrs Iero's mouth was hanging open slightly, the look on her face pure bewilderment. Frank's hand twitched in my own and I squeezed it reassuringly, enclosing his fist in both of mine. Then he shuffled closer to me and I automatically lifted my arm around his shoulders, holding him close.
"Do you love him?" asked Mrs Iero suddenly, cutting through the ominous silence. My heart bounced and began dancing at a frantic pace. "Gerard, do you honestly love and care about my son?" I kept my eyes fixed firmly on Frank's and nodded, and I saw his eyes light up. "Well... I suppose..." Frank and I both looked up and saw a smile, a ghost of a smile on Mrs Iero's face.
"Are you okay with it, Mum?" asked Frank hopefully, and I couldn't help but smile at the pure elation in his voice. The ghost smile filled out into a full smile, and Mrs Iero nodded.
"Just make sure to take care of him, Gerard," she said, as Frank made a sound of relief and began to giggle, leaning into my chest. My smile turned into a full blown grin and I giggled too, out of the pure thankfulness that something was finally going right.
"I will, I promise," I said, still grinning and resting my chin on Frank's head, his giggles emanating throughout the room.
"You don't want to anger the Italian Mama," he said, his voice muffled against my chest. I laughed. It wasn't just a laugh of happiness, it was joy, and relief and the gratefulness, and the dawning of the fact that I was going to be allowed to keep Frank.
"I have an Italian Grandmother, they're even worse," I said. Mrs Iero laughed quietly, a sweet, tinkly sound, and I realized that I liked Mrs Iero, she was kind, and she wasn't the kind of strict evil Nazi queen I had been imagining.
The sound of a door slammed. Our smiles and laughter immediately stopped and we all sat up straighter, turning our heads towards the corridor. A split second later, someone else came into view. A man, only as tall as Frank, his hairline receding and a mustache on his face. A cold fear set in my heart as I recognized this man, the same one that came to find Frank with Mrs Iero and the one Frank was, he'd admitted, terrified of. It was his father.
"Dad," said Frank, freezing in his spot. I instantly withdrew my arm from around his shoulder and made to move away, but his hands grasped onto mine and clung onto them like a life support. Mr Iero's eyes narrowed.
"Frank, this is Gerard," said Mrs Iero, looking up at her husband. The use of the name 'Frank' threw me for a minute but I looked up, and realized that they must be Frank Senior and Frank Junior.
"What is he doing here, Linda?" asked Frank Sr, not taking his gaze away from me. I gazed back, not breaking eye contact.
"Frank came back to speak to me, to sort something out," said Mrs Iero, Linda. Her kind tone had vanished and was now steely, her gaze at her husband far from friendly.
"I have," said Mrs Iero, standing up. "I've decided everything's okay." Frank Sr looked at her incredulously.
"What did you call me?" I asked coldly, leaning back in the sofa. Frank's Dad looked at me, a sneer curling his lip.
"No, I would like you to say it again to me in the full knowledge that I'm listening and will retaliate," I said, my voice cold as I could muster, my glare full of loathing. Frank Sr.'s eyebrows lifted into his receding hairline, but he said nothing.
"Frank, go to your room and collect your stuff, if you want to go and stay with Gerard, I won't complain and I would like to have a word with your father," said Mrs Iero, staring her husband in the eye.
"You're not going anywhere, Mister!" he shouted as Frank leapt to his feet, dragging me up with him.
"And why not, Dad?" said Frank.
"STOP!" I shouted, holding up my hands. Frank and his Dad stopped shouting each other and stared at me; the older one in anger and to my horror, my Frank with tears in his eyes.
The room was silent when I finished speaking. The three Ieros were all staring at me, their jaws dangling around their knees. Frank's Dad in particular looked like he was about to start smoking from the ears. I wouldn't have been surprised if he did. Or start growling. Or sprout horns and start chanting in latin.
A small muffled sob slipped from Frank's chest, the tears now streaming heavily but silently down his face. I glared at his Dad and moved over to where my angel stood, fists clenched, cheeks paled, eyes damp, and I wrapped my arms protectively around him. He shrunk into my chest the moment I touched him. I glowered at Mr Iero, unable to refer to him as another Frank now, daring him to say anything. When neither parents said anything, I took Frank's hand and gently tugged him after me into the corridor.
When we were clear of the living room, standing in the kitchen at the base of the stairs, Frank burst into tears.
"Hey, Frankie," I hushed soothingly, pulling him into an embrace. He whimpered and clung on to the back of my shirt, crushing his fingers into the flesh of my back so hard it hurt, pressing his face into my chest so strongly that I thought he would break my ribs. I whispered into his ear comfortingly, stroking the soft back of his hair, tracing the shape of his ears.
"We'll run upstairs, get your stuff and we'll leave," I said. Frank continued to glare, unfocused, at something in front of him, tears swimming in his vivid green eyes, the anger he was holding back shaking his body, and he nodded.
In other Fanfic-related news, I've started a brand new, very humourous type Frerard. You'll find it at http://www.ficwad.com/story/204190 . Please go and read, and Rate and Review, it would mean so much because I worked so hard on it. Thank you so much my loves!


But for those who do chose to take that path, the motivation must come from within. It isn't a quick fix or a short-term solution, you're in in for the long run. Once external motivations wear off (doing it to keep up with friends or to see immediate results for example) then the only place you can get motivation from is yourself. It's that personal drive and being your own competition that keeps you going and eventually leads to success and results. If you want it bad enough you won't stop until you get there – and by that point it has usually become a lifestyle change and almost part of what makes you, you!
There will certainly be relationships, situations and setbacks that most would use an excuse, but you must be strong enough to not let anything interfere with your wants and goals. Like anything in life worth having, effort is necessary and not everybody is willing to accept that. So many people are looking for the results but only willing to put in minimum effort and short term commitment. But if you use your time and priorities wisely, while continuing your hard work, then the results will soon show.
Everybody's priorities are different and for the majority they vary from day to day, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But something I always ask myself is 'Am I being honest with myself? Do I really want that? Is that a genuine reason to stop?'. Granted, sometimes the answer is yes but often we are quick to let our thoughts, fears and doubts get away with us and this can stop you from achieving your full potential.
Somethings I like to do to try and make sure I stay on track and keep up my hard work for example is to make to do lists: I know everything I want to get done the next day and I allocate time to each task and make sure I get it done. If that means setting in early alarm and getting up to get my workout done before the rest of my starts, so be it. I also think about how lucky I am to be able to do these things and having the opportunity to be fit and healthy. That fact should not be taken for granted.
Whatever it is you do: jogging, weights, yoga, CrossFit – just do what makes you feel good, and believe me, in the long run you will be thanking yourself!
You must want it. You must put in the hard work in the background without applause. You must make it happen – but most importantly, you must do it for nobody but yourself!


text:
package wallet

import (
	"sort"

	"github.com/NebulousLabs/Sia/crypto"
	"github.com/NebulousLabs/Sia/modules"
	"github.com/NebulousLabs/Sia/types"
)

// Info fills out and returns a WalletInfo struct.
func (w *Wallet) Info() modules.WalletInfo {
	wi := modules.WalletInfo{
		Balance:     w.Balance(false),
		FullBalance: w.Balance(true),
	}

	counter := w.mu.RLock()
	wi.NumAddresses = len(w.keys)
	w.mu.RUnlock(counter)

	var sortingSpace crypto.HashSlice
	for va := range w.visibleAddresses {
		sortingSpace = append(sortingSpace, crypto.Hash(va))
	}
	sort.Sort(sortingSpace)
	for _, va := range sortingSpace {
		wi.VisibleAddresses = append(wi.VisibleAddresses, types.UnlockHash(va))
	}
	return wi
}


IDFC and Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM) announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership for the public markets asset management business. This partnership will give IDFC Asset Management Company (IDFC AMC) the opportunity to significantly enhance its international distribution and gain access to global investors who are keen to participate in India's growth and invest in Indian equity markets. The partnership also allows NGAM to expand its global footprint. NGAM has a significant presence in Asia, including Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and China. This is the latest development in NGAM's stated goal to diversify its business globally.
In addition, this partnership will give IDFC AMC the ability to offer domestic investors access to international investment opportunities through investment products managed by NGAM. As part of the deal, NGAM will acquire a 25% minority stake in the IDFC AMC and the Trustee company.
Rajiv Lall, Managing Director and CEO of IDFC said: "Natixis Global Asset Management has an established asset management business with a strong global footprint and distribution capabilities. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership."
"This partnership with IDFC AMC allows us to bring our multi-boutique investment offerings to a new market of investors," said Pierre Servant, CEO of NGAM. "We believe that our broad range of offerings is well suited for this marketplace with its growing middle class. This also provides us with another opportunity to expand our business in Asia and is a major milestone towards our goal of having a more diversified global business."
The transaction is subject to necessary regulatory approvals.
IDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. is a well-established fund house sponsored by IDFC Ltd with average Assets under Management (AuM) of Rs 19,946 crores (USD 4.4 billion) (as on 30th September 2010). The AMC manages a range of funds across debt and equity asset classes and has a distribution reach that covers 39 cities directly and has an indirect presence in over 208 towns across India. With a strong research capability and a performance track record IDFC MF has received a number of awards and recognitions for its schemes performance from different research and rating agencies.
Natixis Global Asset Management is one of the 15 largest asset managers in the world based on assets under management. 1 Its affiliated asset management companies provide investment products that seek to enhance and protect the wealth and retirement assets of both institutional and individual investor clients. Its proprietary distribution network helps package and deliver its affiliates' products around the world. Natixis Global Asset Management brings together the expertise of multiple specialized investment managers based in Europe, the United States and Asia to offer a wide spectrum of equity, fixed-income and alternative investment strategies.
Headquartered in Paris and Boston, Natixis Global Asset Management's assets under management totaled $719 billion (€527 billion) as of September 30, 2010. Natixis Global Asset Management is part of Natixis. Its affiliated investment management firms and distribution and service groups include: Absolute Asia Asset Management; AEW Capital Management; AlphaSimplex Group; Aurora Investment Management; Capital Growth Management; Caspian Capital Management; Gateway Investment Advisers; Hansberger Global Investors; Harris Associates; Loomis, Sayles & Company; Natixis Global Associates; Reich & Tang Asset Management; Snyder Capital Management; Vaughan Nelson Investment Management; and Westpeak Global Advisors. In addition to the U.S. firms, Natixis Global Asset Management includes three principal affiliates based in Paris: AEW Europe, Natixis Asset Management, Natixis Multimanager and Ossiam.
With around 22,000 employees, Natixis has a number of areas of expertise which are organized in three main business lines: Corporate and Investment Banking, Investment Solutions (asset management, private banking, insurance) and Specialized Financial Services. A global player, Natixis has its own client base of companies, financial institutions and institutional investors as well as the client base of individuals, professionals and small and medium-size businesses of BPCE's two retail banking networks.
Listed on the Paris stock exchange, it has a solid financial base with total Tier 1 capital of €12.4 billion, a Tier 1 ratio of 10.9% and quality long-term ratings (Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings: A+; Moody's: Aa3).
1Cerulli Quantitative Update: Global Markets 2010, based on 31 December 2009 AUM of $724 billion.


When I posted Ayo Fayose's photostoot, see pics, ahead of his swearing in as Governor of Ekiti State, I asked after his wife and family. Now, the future First Lady of Ekiti, Feyisetan Fayose has unveiled her own photoshoot.
As the saying goes, it takes two to tango. Hours after Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Mr Ayo Fayose took time out of his busy schedule to take some new photos yesterday ahead of his swearing in ceremony, his beautiful born again wife Feyisetan decided to balance the equation as she also prepared to occupy the seat of first lady. Feyisetan hits a seperate photo studio with her team and what she came out with is this arguably glam shoot!
I want to ask again, why the separate photoshoots in different photo studios?


text:
package control

import (
	"context"
	"encoding"
)

type OpCode uint8

const AckOpCode = OpCode(^uint8(0))

type ServiceMessage struct {
	inboundMessage *Message
	ackFunc        func(err error)
}

func NewServiceMessage(inboundMessage *Message, ackFunc func(err error)) ServiceMessage {
	return ServiceMessage{
		inboundMessage: inboundMessage,
		ackFunc:        ackFunc,
	}
}

func (c ServiceMessage) Headers() MessageHeader {
	return c.inboundMessage.MessageHeader
}

func (c ServiceMessage) Payload() []byte {
	return c.inboundMessage.payload
}

// Ack this message to the other end of the connection.
func (c ServiceMessage) Ack() {
	c.ackFunc(nil)
}

// Ack this message to the other end of the connection, propagating an error while handling this message.
func (c ServiceMessage) AckWithError(err error) {
	c.ackFunc(err)
}

// MessageHandler is an error handler for ServiceMessage.
// Every implementation should invoke message.Ack() when the Service can ack back to the other end of the connection.
type MessageHandler interface {
	HandleServiceMessage(ctx context.Context, message ServiceMessage)
}

type MessageHandlerFunc func(ctx context.Context, message ServiceMessage)

func (c MessageHandlerFunc) HandleServiceMessage(ctx context.Context, message ServiceMessage) {
	c(ctx, message)
}

// ErrorHandler is an error handler for the Service interface
type ErrorHandler interface {
	HandleServiceError(ctx context.Context, err error)
}

type ErrorHandlerFunc func(ctx context.Context, err error)

func (c ErrorHandlerFunc) HandleServiceError(ctx context.Context, err error) {
	c(ctx, err)
}

// Service is the high level interface that handles send with retries and acks
type Service interface {
	// SendAndWaitForAck sends a message to the other end and waits for the ack
	SendAndWaitForAck(opcode OpCode, payload encoding.BinaryMarshaler) error

	// MessageHandler sets a MessageHandler to this service.
	// This method is non blocking, because a polling loop is already running inside.
	MessageHandler(handler MessageHandler)

	// ErrorHandler sets a ErrorHandler to this service.
	// This method is non blocking, because a polling loop is already running inside.
	ErrorHandler(handler ErrorHandler)
}

// ServiceWrapper wraps a service in another service to offer additional functionality
type ServiceWrapper func(Service) Service


text:
Prep notes: Henlopen North baseball excels
Conference racking up big wins over many of state's top teams
Prep notes: Henlopen North baseball excels Conference racking up big wins over many of state's top teams Check out this story on delawareonline.com: https://delonline.us/1TH8ozL
Brad Myers, The News Journal Published 9:38 p.m. ET May 2, 2016 | Updated 9:53 p.m. ET May 2, 2016
Smyrna's Ryan Seymour follows the flight of a fly ball in his team's 4-3 win over top-ranked St. Mark's on Saturday.(Photo: DOUG CURRAN/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS JOURNAL)Buy Photo
Smyrna baseball coach Mike Henderson knows his Eagles are about to go down a tough road. Five of their last seven games are against Henlopen North opponents.
"I'm biased, but personally I think it's the toughest conference in the state, by far," Henderson said.
The fourth-ranked Eagles (9-2, 1-0) earned a 4-3 home win over No. 1 St. Mark's on Saturday, good preparation for what awaits around the corner. The seven Henlopen North teams are a combined 54-24 this season, an even more impressive 41-11 against non-conference foes.
"It's good for us, because we're going to see all of those teams in the [state] tournament," said Smyrna pitcher John Barkley, who held off St. Mark's over the final 1⅔ innings. "It's all quality baseball. I think it's going to help us in the long run."
Smyrna has a win over defending state champion Appoquinimink. Cape Henlopen (8-2, 3-1) has a win over third-ranked Middletown. Dover (11-2, 3-2) has outscored its last five opponents 51-3, including a 10-0 romp over Cape.
Sussex Tech (8-4, 2-1) has won six straight after a 2-4 start, including wins over Dover, William Penn and Salesianum. Sussex Central (5-5) is 0-4 in the conference, but stunned Sallies 3-2 on April 23. Polytech (8-3, 2-2) and Caesar Rodney (5-6, 2-3) are dangerous, too.
And Smyrna will face one of the hottest teams in the state at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday when the Eagles travel to Henlopen South leader Lake Forest (9-3, 5-1). The Spartans have won nine straight after an 0-3 start.
"I always think there are some southern teams that should be in [the state tournament] that aren't," Henderson said. "A lot of our South teams get beat up by the bigger schools, but they're very good, quality programs."
Soccer scramble
After struggling to a 7-7-1 record last season, the Middletown girls soccer team has jumped to 9-0-2 overall and 5-0-1 in Blue Hen Flight A going into a home showdown against Appoquinimink (7-2-1, 5-1) at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.
Charter of Wilmington (5-2-1, 4-0-1) took a big step in the conference race with a 3-1 win at Appoquinimink on Monday night. But the Force tied Middletown 1-1 on April 27, so both teams will share the Flight A title if they sweep the rest of their conference games.
Softball unbeatens
Smyrna (9-0) and Padua (9-0) have quietly won all of their softball games so far, but a couple of big tests await this week.
The Eagles travel to Lake Forest (10-3), which has been ranked as high as second in the state this year, at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.
The Pandas held off Delaware Military Academy 3-2 on Saturday and next play at Milford at 4:15 Thursday. The Buccaneers are 3-7, but only lost to Smyrna 1-0 on April 21.
Rounding it up
-- The Blue Hen Conference track and field meet will be held Saturday at Appoquinimink, with field events and track prelims starting at 10 a.m. and running finals beginning at 11:30.
-- The Delaware Military Academy boys lacrosse team (7-2) moved into the state rankings at No. 5 after the Seahawks knocked off then-No. 3 Archmere 13-12 and then-No. 2 Appoquinimink 11-10 last week.
-- Polytech's Whitney DeMora went 3 for 3 with three home runs and two walks in a 12-6 victory at Cape Henlopen last Friday. One of the homers was a grand slam, as DeMora finished with eight RBI and four runs scored. The senior also hit three homers in the Panthers' season opener at Indian River.
-- Senior attacker Lizzie Frederick scored her 100th career goal in Cape Henlopen's 16-5 win over Caesar Rodney last Wednesday.
-- The 1976 Salesianum baseball team will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its state championship with a reunion before the current Sals' home game against Lake Forest at 2 p.m. Saturday. Former umpires and opponents from that era are also invited to attend and reminisce.
-- St. Elizabeth is seeking an assistant coach for field hockey. Mail a resume and letter of interest to St. Elizabeth High School, or submit via email to jcorradin@sehs.org.
Contact Brad Myers at bmyers@delawareonline.com. Follow on Twitter: @BradMyersTNJ
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