New Zealand is a rather small country with an incredibly large list of things to see and do! This tiny island nation is seriously impressive in terms the many different activities there are to do, wildlife to see, beaches to swim in, mountains to climb, and more! And the best mode of transport for getting around New Zealand? Your own car. Which is one of the things that makes a Self-Drive Road Trip in New Zealand the Perfect Holiday!
Millions of tourists visit New Zealand every year, and of them, most rent or buy a vehicle and hit the road! But why is a road trip in New Zealand so popular, and is a road trip really the best way to travel? To me, it is. And in this blog, I'm going to tell you exactly why.
1.5 What kind of a road trip to go on and where to stay in New Zealand?
The biggest reason why a road trip in New Zealand is perfect is because it allows you make the most of your trip by seeing the lots of this beautiful country. Many of the most scenic tourist attractions are in the middle of nowhere just off the side of a road. Many of the most impressive sights are not even remotely close to an airport or bus station, so the only way to get there is to drive!
Located off of the gorgeous Haast Pass, the Blue Pools are guaranteed to be some of the bluest water you've ever seen. They aren't actually "pools per se, but more of a river with a suspension bridge hanging over the top that visitors can walk on. Along the same road as the Blue Pool there are several other beautiful attractions to check out such as Thunder Creek Falls.
Cathedral Cove is on the East Coast of the North Island on the Coromandel Peninsula, At Cathedral Cove you'll find an incredible rock formation that you can walk into, almost like a cave! There is also a pristine beach at the bay which is perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Cathedral Cove is a good 2.5 hours drive from the city of Auckland, but only two minute away from the quaint town of Hahei where you can book an Airbnb or stay at the campground!
The Catlins is actually an entire region in the southernmost part of New Zealand. This region is famous for cascading waterfalls, impressive rain forest, towering Oceanside cliffs, and the smallest towns you will ever see. A trip throughout the region means you really do need to have a car. Along the coastal scenic drive there are signs every few hundred meters pointing to another attraction. Choose which ones you want to see as you drive along!
Personally, one of my favourite things about going on a road trip is the freedom that comes along with it. These remote places in New Zealand could also be reached by an organised tour, but with these tours you have no freedom to choose where you want to go and when!
As you are driving around New Zealand you will discover attractions and towns that you had never even heard of that will end up being some of your favourites! Cute, boutique style cafes and restaurants will steal your heart and you'll find yourself spending time in places you never planned for.
The freedom on your holiday to go where you please and whenever you please will also make the vacation seem more relaxed as you move around at your own pace.
Going on a road trip in New Zealand so simple, and that's probably the biggest reason why so many people do it. Hundreds of rental companies exist and driving in New Zealand is fairly straight forward. There is ton of information for tourists in each town and helpful apps for finding routes, attractions, places to sleep, and more!
You don't even need to plan for a road trip in New Zealand. All you need to do is rent a vehicle and wing it!
And last, but certainly not least, is that going on a road trip in New Zealand is the most budget friendly way to get around. It is possible to rent a car for as little as $24 NZD a day! Or, if you want to save money on accommodation you can rent a campervan and camp for free in designated areas!
Guided tours in New Zealand are expensive and often cost upwards of $100 NZD for a half day tour. But with your own vehicle, you can actually do the same types of things with only a fraction of the cost!
What kind of a road trip to go on and where to stay in New Zealand?
Now that you've decided to go on a road trip in New Zealand, you must decide the type of road trip – do you want to camp or not? If you want to stay in hotels and Airbnb's instead of camping because camping is not for you, then just rent a normal (fuel efficient) car. Use the car as a way to explore and get around freely and book Airbnb's and hotels as you go along.
In the smaller towns in New Zealand you won't find big fancy hotels, instead opt for an Airbnb or privately owned bed and breakfast. Oftentimes these places are just as nice but offer a local charm!
However, if you love the great outdoors (like I do) then New Zealand is the perfect place to go on a camping road trip! Rent a motorhome or campervan and stay in holiday parks, campgrounds, or even just scenic places of your choice. While renting a campervan or motorhome will be more expensive at first, you wills save money throughout the trip on accommodation! Not to mention, there are some absolutely stunning places to camp in New Zealand. Falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing on a beach that you have all to yourself is a once in a lifetime experience!
A town that got its name because it was declared to be "fit for a Queen" is a place you definitely don't want to miss! This busy, but beautiful, tourist town has an endless amount of things to see and do. Not to mention it sits right on the edge of Lake Wakatipu with the towering Remarkables Mountain Range as its backdrop. The bar and restaurant scene in Queenstown is incredible and while you're there, be sure to try the world famous Fergburger!
Milford Sound is called the 8th Natural wonder of the world! This fiord is huge and the cliffs 600m high above the oceans water will have you feeling humbled. In Milford Sound you'll have the opportunity to spot dolphins, penguins, or seals on a short cruise through the fiord.
The peninsula is perfect for beach lovers. Calm bays ideal for swimming, gorgeous coastal walks, and a beach where you can dig your own natural hot tub are just some of the highlights! For a bit of sun and relaxation be sure to stop in the Coromandel for a few days.
Honestly, a road trip is the best way to get the most out of your New Zealand holiday. You can see the most in a short period of time, have the freedom to explore as you choose, and it is an easy and affordable way to travel! The sights in New Zealand will leave you speechless no matter what route you choose to drive; one thing is for sure, no matter how much time you give yourself in New Zealand, you leave planning to return to explore some more!
Bailey has a thirst for adventure and travel – and therefore New Zealand is one of her favourite places! Alongside her partner Daniel, Bailey has been traveling the world for the last four years and has been to more than 40 countries! While travelling, you'll find Bailey hiking, scuba diving, drinking wine, or just having a good time in hostels. Follow Bailey on her travels on her blog, Destinationless Travel, or on Instagram!


HEAVY downpours and thunderstorms associated with Tropical Storm Arthur have soaked Grand Bahama, dumping more than seven inches of rain over the past two days, causing severe flooding in the low-lying communities of Hawksbill and Regency Park Subdivisions.
Grand Cay was severely affected, with power outage and loss of potable water. Grand Bahama Minister Dr Michael Darville said that the Ministry of Works and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have been notified, and are mobilising a team to the small island to restore critical services.
He also noted that the relevant authorities at the Ministry of Works and the Grand Bahama Port Authority have been contacted to assess the drains in the Hawksbill and Regency Park areas. Residents in the southern communities of Mack Town and Hunters experienced power outage overnight, but services had been restored by yesterday afternoon.
Residents in Freeport fared better. There was some flooding of streets, but no major flooding problems were reported at the Fishing Hole Road.
Although Arthur has moved away from the Bahamas, weather officials in Freeport said that Grand Bahama could still expect to experience some difficult conditions.
It is anticipated that the island will experience swells on the north shore and rainy conditions from the outer bands are expected. Winds have dropped to 12 knots.
An official at the weather department in Freeport reported that Grand Bahama recorded some 1.5 inches of rainfall on Tuesday. Yesterday, 6.69 inches were recorded and an additional 0.81 inch, bringing the total to some 7.38 inches.
• See the weather latest - and more on Tropical Storm Arthur - on page 14 of our Business section today.


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You would think that with the Royal Wedding being such a high profile event, having an individual outfit would be the top of your list. You would go to every length to ensure you were the only one to be seen in that particular look to keep embarrassing moments like this at bay.
However, for these ladies, this was obviously not the case! Not only did two women wear the same outfit, but three of the guests at Westminster Abbey turned up wearing the exact same Matthew Williamson leopard dress coat. If that's not enough, two of the three even had the same matching dress on underneath. Imagine the red faces when Isabella Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe, one of Prince Williams past girlfriends, Meghan Gunderman,  a university friend of the bride and groom's, and another guest discovered they had made the biggest fashion blunder possible.
We think this faux pas is slightly forgivable as this look is bang on trend and looks oh-so-stylish on all three of the ladies, who all vary in age. Thank goodness they bought different hats!
The coat in question is from Matthew Williamson's collection here, and cost a cool £1015.00. If you like the look as much as these three ladies do (although we suspect they may not be feeling so great about it now!), we've come up with a similar look.
What do you think of this fashion faux pas? Who do you think wore it best?
Thats pretty bad! I would die of embarrassment!


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Start creating memories with these new ideas to bring books into your holidays. Bring the season to life this year by adding new and exciting bookish traditions. What's better than encouraging reading, learning and family time? Read on to find out how you can incorporate books into your holiday festivities.
The Icelanders have a wonderful tradition on Christmas Eve, they exchange books and spend the night curled up reading. Combining the holidays with literature, this custom is highly anticipated throughout the country. Start your own Jólabókaflóð with the family this year – exchange books this Christmas Eve. Make hot cocoa for everyone to enjoy and spend the night waiting for old St. Nick to arrive by reading.
Count down to the big day of festivities with an advent book calendar this year. A twist on the traditional advent calendar, this year instead of candy or toys, open a new book every day of your countdown!
Do you celebrate St. Nicholas Day? Not to be confused with Christmas, St. Nicolas day is celebrated on December 6th. Traditionally, western European Christian countries celebrate this holiday by leaving their shoes and socks out for St. Nick to leave gifts. This holiday is the inspiration for Santa Clause in America and the UK. In the US cities with strong German, Polish and Dutch influences like Milwaukee, WI; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania have adapted the tradition. On the morning of December 6th children wake up to find their stockings full of gifts and treats. This year celebrate St. Nicks Day by leaving your stockings or shoes out for St. Nick on the 5th and waking up to find holiday goodies and books inside!
Sitting down with a big bowl of popcorn with the family for a movie night is the best, especially when you're watching your favorite holiday movie. This year start a new tradition of reading your favorite holiday story before settling in for the movie adaptation! Watch some of the classic tales like The Grinch, The Nutcracker, or Polar Express, start the tradition of reading the story and then enjoying the movie. Spot the differences, similarities and muse about which you liked better.
For kids or adults, gather some book making supplies like paper, pens, markers, and stickers and create your own holiday book. Encourage creativity this year by starting this new tradition. Homemade books also make great gifts!
Does Santa Clause get cookies every year but leaves his plate empty? This year make sure Santa leaves more than just crumbs. Place a book on the cookie plate for your little ones to wonder at. What kid wouldn't be dying to read a book recommendation from Santa himself?
Young and old alike can appreciate a good book for the holidays. If you're struggling to decide which book to choose, check out our Holiday Book Gift List.


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Q: Flutter Web shared_preferences and Firebase When I try to use the shared_preferences locally for the web it works.  When I publish the code to Firebase it returns the following error:

main.dart.js:23921 MissingPluginException(No implementation found for
method getAll on channel plugins.flutter.io/shared_preferences)

I have a button like this:
onPressed: ((() async {
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      myData = !myData;
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  icon: const Icon(Icons.question_mark),
  label: const Text('No work firebase'),
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When running it locally for the web it works perfectly! When I deploy it to Firebase I get the error above.
If you care I am running the following commands to deploy:
flutter build web
firebase deploy

A: For anyone else having this issue and the accepted answer not solving it.
I found that building for web with html renderer solved the issue!

flutter build web --web-renderer html

A: So it turns out it most likely was an issue with Flutter.  After upgrading to Flutter 3.3.4 from 3.3.3 and deploying again it worked perfectly.

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As Google Shopping grows ever more popular, Senior PPC Manager, Harpal Singh examines how to successfully achieve multiple SERP listings.
For many retailers, a common challenge within Google Shopping is to show more than one product per SERP result. Unlike standard text ads there's no risk of dual-serving, and retailers can have multiple listing across the PLA landscape.
One of our ecommerce clients asked us to look into driving landscape visibility for SKUs to improve LTV, across a particular product category. The defined objective was to increase impression volume across 14 SKUs specifically.
Although these were relatively lower-ticket items, the client's internal research demonstrated that these products performed particularly well for initiating first-time purchases within their core demographic of B2B customers. Therefore, the client was happy to sacrifice initial transaction return-on-ad-spend (ROAS) for a more cost-per-acquisition (CPA) orientated approach, which was based on the anticipated LTV generated by these products.
We knew that hitting the client's objective would not be easy, as the category was a competitive one, with several large multi-channel retailers also on the landscape.
However, we were also aware that to achieve the overall aim, increasing impressions for just the most popular two or three SKUs would not be sufficient – we had to aim for multiple listings if we were to achieve our goal of growing visibility equally across the entire product category.
So now we've looked at the 'why', let's look at the 'how' of achieving multiple product listings.
In order to ensure relevancy throughout, we utilised search query reports to reverse-engineer descriptions, in that the most relevant information was frontloaded within the description text.
Not only is this useful from an impressions perspective (i.e. listings should show more often due to increased relevancy), but also ensuring greater CTR, as the most relevant title text avoids truncation.
The target SKUs were initially housed within the 'core' Shopping campaign, which was where the bulk of products were situated.
In order to have greater control and visibility of performance, we broke the target SKUs out into a new campaign.
This would ensure that we had tighter control over budgets therefore eliminating the risk of compromising impression share due to limited budgets (as was the case in the existing Shopping campaign, where 1000's of SKUs shared the same budget).
As we were breaking out these SKUs into their own campaign, we also had to exclude them from the pre-existing Shopping campaign, in order to minimise the risk of crossover.
We also ensured that bid caps were sufficiently high, in some instances increasing the bid by x10 against the original set-up within the 'core' Shopping campaign.
As a result of the above, we were able to achieve FOUR listings within the same landscape (see Fig 1. below).
In addition to this, we were able to push our most aggressive competitors off the landscape for this strategically important product category.


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Fritz Bennhold (* 22. April 1865 in Görlitz, Provinz Schlesien; † 6. Januar 1949 in Halle (Westf.)) war ein deutscher Verwaltungsjurist und Bergbeamter.

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Er war der Sohn des Geheimen Justizrates und Oberlandesgerichtsrates Bennhold und dessen Ehefrau geborene Hertzberg. Nach dem Besuch des Elisabethgymnasiums in Breslau studierte er Rechtswissenschaften an der dortigen Universität. Ab 1883 war er als Gerichtsreferendar in Schlesien tätig und wurde 1891 zum Gerichtsassistenten befördert. Am Oberbergamt Breslau war er daraufhin von 1892 bis 1893 Hilfsarbeiter. Als solcher wechselte er an das Oberbergamt Dortmund. Dort wurde er im Jahre 1899 zum Oberbergrat ernannt. In Dortmund blieb er bis 1907, als er einem Ruf an das Oberbergamt Halle/Saale folgte. Fritz Bennhold wurde im Jahre 1911 vortragender Rat im Ministerium für Handel und Gewerbe in Berlin. Er nahm von 1914 bis 1915 als Hauptmann der Landwehr am Ersten Weltkrieg teil und wurde 1916 Geheimer Oberbergrat. 1921 übernahm er als Berghauptmann kurzzeitig das Oberbergamt Halle/Saale, legte diese Funktion nieder, nachdem ihm die Geschäftsführung des Reichskohlenrates in der Weimarer Republik angeboten worden war. In dieser Zeit wurde er Mitglied des Aufsichtsrates von Hibernia, der Bergwerksgesellschaft Recklinghausen und der Preussag.

Schriften (Auswahl)
 Bericht über die Lage der Kohlenwirtschaft, erstattet in der Sitzung des Reichskohlenrates vom 28. Juni 1921. Verlag Deutsche Kohlen-Zeitung, Berlin 1921.

Literatur
 Herrmann A. L. Degener: Degeners Wer ist's?. X. Ausgabe, Berlin 1935, S. 94.

Weblinks
 Eintrag beim Bundesarchiv

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Verwaltungsjurist
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Registration at 7:00 a.m. | Opening Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. | Walk at 9:00 a.m.


With an extraordinary career of service to our military, our nation and humanity, Mark has secured his place in history as a role model, modern-day pioneer, and leader of distinction. Together with his identical twin brother, Scott, he has laid the groundwork for the future of space exploration as the subjects of an unprecedented NASA study on how space affects the human body. Currently, Mark is on the Commercial Crew Safety Board at Space X—and is the only person at Space X who has commanded a space mission—and is co-founder of World View, a full-service commercial space launch provider.
Mark captivates audiences with lessons learned from his extensive travels and experiences in the Navy, outer space and on the ground. From leading teams in some of the most dynamic environments imaginable, to the thrill of spaceflight, and the recovery and resilience of his wife Gabrielle Giffords, he reveals the foundations for success so you can accomplish your mission in life and work.
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NTT DATA R&D Tour
Innovation is fundamental to success in today's fast-changing digital world. That's why we thread innovation through all NTT DATA offerings. It guides our thinking, excites us, and helps us to create and implement new processes, technologies and operational models to transform your business.
Read Our Flipbook
Each year, the results of our innovation come together at the NTT R&D Forum, held at the NTT R&D Center at Musashino and NTT DATA HQ in Toyosu, Japan. Tens of thousands of staff, clients, journalists, analysts, partners, and members of the public come to experience exceptional, world-class research and development projects from NTT and NTT DATA that will shape the future of how we live and work.
The result of an annual spend of $3.6 billion, the work of thousands of researchers, and over 16,000 patents, the Forum hosts over one hundred breakthrough initiatives, ranging from early proof of concepts to market-ready technologies. Spread across three primary areas – communications services, information networks, and cutting-edge technologies – these technologies boost industrial competitiveness and address several pressing social challenges. Crucially, they also help NTT DATA clients to develop and execute on their agendas, now and in the future.
Video highlights from the R&D Forum
Making the business case for R&D at NTT DATA
NTT DATA is unique as a consulting organisation in that it invests a significant amount into research and development. NTT Group as a whole has committed $3.6 billion a year to R&D, and NTT DATA takes this R&D from across the Group and applies it in ways that are directly useful to our clients. It's a differentiator that ensures we are always working at the cutting edge of technology.
The annual R&D Forum is an opportunity for our clients to see the breadth and depth of the research we do. It gives them a window into the future of technology – a smart world of photonics, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.
How R&D is used at NTT DATA
We invest in R&D to help our clients, and to ensure that we are always leading in technology, not following. NTT DATA is investing in our six digital focus areas, and at the R&D Forum we saw demonstrations in areas such as 5G connectivity, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and edge computing.
Now more than ever, technology is shaping business life and NTT DATA is actively working with our clients to develop early-stage research into solutions that work for them. For NTT DATA, the R&D we do is part of our fundamental commitment to create long-term relationships with our clients. It's about developing solutions which make them great at what they do.
The IOWN-powered Smart World
The theme of the R&D Forum this year was "What's IOWN? – Change the World." IOWN is about laying down a new foundation for computing and creating a future that enables a truly smart and connected world.
Where today's networks and computers run on electronics, IOWN harnesses the power of photonics. The inherent properties of light make it faster, more responsive, and more energy-efficient. IOWN will power new types of smart cities and will enable digital twin computing where we replicate the real world with a digital twin.
At the R&D Forum, we saw a glimpse of this future and some of the technologies that will come with it.
Research Fundamentals & Quantum Computing
NTT Group invests in a vast breadth of research. NTT's Basic Research Laboratories work in fundamental materials science, physical science and optical science.
There were some truly exciting technologies on show at the R&D Forum. We had a glimpse into a post-Moore era of computing with the emergence of quantum computers. These make direct use of quantum mechanical phenomena, such as superposition and entanglement, to perform operations on data instantaneously.
NTT's research into quantum and also photonics-based promises to reshape how computers of the future will process data.
Using Artificial Intelligence
There are a lot of technologies in existence that are reshaping business today. However, the most promising and disruptive one has to be artificial intelligence.
NTT Group had its own corevo AI technology on show at the R&D Forum this year, and a large number of showcases were dedicated to AI. At NTT DATA, we demonstrated some specific examples such as our explainable AI technology that is being used by Japanese customs to help them process packages and our business process automation technology to automate time-consuming manual work.
NTT's research into quantum computing and photonics promises to reshape how computers of the future will process data.
We're working on sports technology that is being leveraged in three ways. It is used on broadcast TV for remote viewing, to enhance the live experience, and for performance analysis by the teams and athletes themselves..
At the R&D Forum, NTT DATA showcased how it can take high-resolution video from a game and use AI to track and analyse what is happening in real-time. We also described what we are doing in the live arena to enhance spectator experiences at venues.
NTT DATA has been leading the way with its interactive data wall at The Open, one of the four major tournaments in professional golf – and we are planning to roll out this technology to other sports too.
Insights from our R&D Forum
Why R&D matters to NTT DATA
Innovation is a critical currency of modern business, but for many, it doesn't always come naturally. Organisations can become stuck making the same decisions that resulted in past success. Doing what's always been done is the easiest route, and innovation.
What comes after electronics?
This year, on the 16th of May, will mark 60 years to the day since the laser was invented. The origins of the laser can be traced back to the Hughes Research Laboratories in 1960, and it is an invention that transformed research and development in photonics .
Innovations in data and AI
It's at the heart of the digital transformation of enterprises and public services. Businesses have woken up to the competitive advantage that better use of data provides – from reducing costs to obtaining better insights into their customers.
Smart cities and connected cars
It's little wonder that smart cities are a core area of interest for us at NTT DATA. NTT's heritage is telecommunications – and a strong wired and wireless network forms the backbone of smart cities. At the recent R&D forum in Tokyo, our colleagues at NTT DATA Services ...
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Did Pfizer make a 'scandalous' admission to the European Parliament about its COVID-19 vaccine?
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CheckMate October 21, 2022
This week, CheckMate investigates why the latest Pfizer revelation is not the smoking gun claimed by anti-vaccine advocates.
We also tackle a persistent claim about the generosity of Australia's contributions to Ukraine, and ask: is the UN really taking steaks off the menu?
Viral Pfizer 'admission' not what it seems
Despite claims of a "scandalous" admission, which have gone viral on social media, Pfizer never said that pre-market trials of its COVID-19 vaccine tested for its effect on transmission. (Reuters: Dado Ruvic)
A claim that a Pfizer spokeswoman "admitted" that the company's COVID-19 vaccine was "never tested on preventing transmission" is not quite right, CheckMate has found.
In a video viewed close to 13 million times on Twitter alone, Rob Roos, a Dutch member of the European Parliament, alleges that a Pfizer director "admitted" that "at the time of introduction, the vaccine had never been tested on stopping the transmission of the virus".
"This removes the entire legal basis for the COVID passport," Mr Roos says in the video.
A clip from a European Parliamentary hearing follows in which Mr Roos asks Pfizer's president of international developed markets, Janine Small, if the vaccine was "tested on stopping the transmission of the virus before it entered the market".
In response, Ms Small answers "no", and says the company had to "move at the speed of science".
But despite Mr Roos' allegations that this was a "scandalous" admission by the company, Pfizer never claimed that its pre-market trials tested the vaccine's effect on transmission.
Julie Leask, a social scientist specialising in immunisation, told CheckMate the claim made by Mr Roos "heavily distorts the facts".
According to Professor Leask, the before-market trials of COVID-19 vaccines had a "primary outcome of reducing risk of any disease and severe disease, but not transmission".
"It was never guaranteed the vaccine would give sterilising immunity," Professor Leask said in a statement (which was also provided to other media outlets).
Pfizer spokesman Andrew Widger, meanwhile, told US fact-checking outlet PolitiFact the company's trial was "designed and powered" to test the vaccine's efficacy on preventing disease and serious disease.
"Stopping transmission was not a study endpoint," he told the fact checkers.
Indeed, the report on Pfizer's stage 3 clinical trial, published by the New England Journal of Medicine in December 2020, does not refer to viral transmission.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted in its announcement of emergency use authorisation of the vaccine that there was not yet evidence that it prevented transmission of the virus from person to person.
The video of Rob Roos, a Dutch member of the European Parliament, has been viewed almost 13 million times on Twitter alone. (Supplied)
Similarly, in Australia, provisional approval for the vaccine granted by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in August 2021 was made on the basis that the trials had shown the vaccine to be effective in preventing disease.
This was consistent with its January 2021 public assessment report, which said that this approval would be granted for its use as "active immunisation to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2".
Importantly, the assessment noted that the question of the vaccine's efficacy in relation to viral transmission was "yet to be addressed".
Additionally, Professor Leask told CheckMate the Pfizer vaccine had initially reduced transmission of the coronavirus.
"Evidence from household studies showed there was a reduction in transmission against Alpha strain," Professor Leask explained.
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The COVID safety measure has been scrapped, but it won't necessarily make the traffic lights change faster.
"Delta managed to better evade immunity from vaccines and previous disease, so when it appeared, its capacity to reduce transmission was reduced. That is even more so for Omicron."
She added when it came to public messaging there had been a "greater emphasis on being vaccinated to protect others" earlier in the pandemic as "that is what the data showed at the time".
"New variants changed that situation — for now. With better targeted vaccines, we may again see greater capacity to reduce transmission."
CheckMate has previously explained how vaccine effectiveness has evolved during the pandemic, with some early studies finding that two doses of an mRNA vaccine were 85-95 per cent effective at preventing infection in the first place.
Matt Canavan's red meat claim still undercooked
All sizzle and no steak: Matt Canavan has again made a bogus claim about the United Nations controlling our diets. (AAP: Lukas Coch)
Despite this newsletter's previous efforts to set the record straight, Queensland LNP senator Matthew Canavan continues to share an inaccurate claim alleging that the United Nations wants to limit red meat consumption to 14 grams per day.
The claim was last debunked by CheckMate in August 2021, when it was ruled that there was no evidence to suggest a 14 gram per day limit on red meat was an official position endorsed by the UN.
In both instances, Senator Canavan has shared the claim alongside a meme depicting a very lean T-bone steak labelled "dinner under net zero".
Back in 2021, we found that the claim appeared to have originated from a report co-published by EAT, a not-for-profit food advocacy group, and medical journal the Lancet.
EAT's founder and executive chair, Dr Gunhild Stordalen, had recently been appointed to a leadership position for the UN Food Systems Summit, which was hosted in Rome in September 2021.
While the report suggested that eliminating or reducing the consumption of beef and lamb to within 14 grams per day globally would improve health and environmental outcomes, there was no evidence it had been adopted as an official UN policy.
Indeed, as one expert explained, for any decision reached by the UN to apply to Australia it would need to have been agreed to by the government of the day — of which Senator Canavan was a member.
More recently, fact checkers at AAP found a near-identical claim from One Nation's Malcolm Roberts to be false.
CheckMate has been unable to find any evidence to suggest these findings have changed.
RMIT FactLab joins forces with CrossCheck
FactLab, RMIT's research hub targeting misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms (and the producer of this newsletter), will soon expand operations to include online verification newsroom CrossCheck.
From 2023, CrossCheck will be absorbed into RMIT FactLab, bringing its collaborative online monitoring model for journalists and policy makers together with FactLab's industry connections and fact-checking expertise.
Director of RMIT FactLab Russell Skelton said having the CrossCheck team at RMIT would bridge the gap between research and practice, and reinforce the university's commitment to developing critical public awareness about the origins and spread of misinformation online.
"Until now, our focus has been on research, teaching and learning and specialised projects that fulfil a public need,'' he said.
"Dr Anne Kruger and her CrossCheck team will broaden the scope of FactLab with their expertise and respected industry connections."
Established in 2017, CrossCheck was a central program of the misinformation non-profit group First Draft. Earlier this year, First Draft's mission moved to the Information Futures Lab at Brown University in the US.
The new partnership ensures that First Draft's work will live on in the Asia-Pacific region.
Labor resurrects 'zombie' claim on Ukrainian aid
Anthony Albanese's claim that Australia is the largest non-NATO contributor to Ukraine still doesn't stack up. (Reuters: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service)
This week, the federal government was caught out by fact checkers after it revived a months-old claim about its contribution to Ukraine's defence efforts.
On ABC News Breakfast, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that Australia was "the largest non-NATO contributor" to Ukraine's war effort — repeating a claim that RMIT ABC Fact Check previously found just didn't stack up.
At the time, experts said comparing national contributions to Ukraine was fraught, being complicated by data gaps, inconsistent definitions and countries' varying circumstances.
Still, the most comprehensive dataset available showed that the dollar value of Australia's combined aid (covering humanitarian, military and financial aid) ranked sixth out of the 14 non-NATO donors considered.
Fact check zombie: Ukraine contributions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia is the largest non-NATO contributor to Ukraine. He keeps repeating the claim, but it doesn't stack up.
On most other metrics, Australia ranked even lower.
Notably, it ranked first for the dollar value of its bilateral military aid. But when those figures were viewed as a share of the economy (GDP), Australia's contribution was half that of Sweden's, for example.
Just hours before Mr Albanese made his latest comments, updated data was released showing that Sweden had now overtaken Australia even on the dollar-for-dollar comparison.
In addition, Fact Check previously noted that other non-NATO members, including Sweden, also made multilateral contributions to Ukraine's military via the EU.
Edited by Ellen McCutchan and David Campbell, with thanks to Sarah Liversidge
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Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 BY Lil Peep
Lil Peep - Leanin'
On late rapper Lil Peep's second studio album, the first release since his November 2017 death, the young artist takes fans on a singsongy journey through a familiar haze of themes — death, drugs, isolation and broken relationships, among them. The topics loom large over every languorous turn of "Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2," making the set a natural follow-up to Peep's 2017 studio debut.
Sonically, the albums are quite similar — somber but melodic, hovering at the intersection of where emo meets rap. A toxic combination of prescription drugs resulted in Peep's death at age 21, so on his new album his lyrics aren't just typical sad-rap fare, they give a glimpse into real-life tragedy. "It comes a time, everybody meets the same fate/I think I'm gonna die alone inside my room," Peep sings on the introspective standout track "Life is Beautiful."
When he sings "I gotta go right now." on album opener "Broken Smile (My All)," Peep's words carry the weight of a prediction proven true. As with his previous work, Peep's sorrow is sugar-coated by peppy beats, like on the guitar-laced and catchy "Cry Alone," where he fantasizes about burning down his old high school. "Tell the rich kids to look at me now," he muses.
From the head-bob-inducing "16 Lines" to the bittersweet "Sex with My Ex," one emotional song seems to roll into the next, ending with final track "Fingers," where Peep signs off with these final bars: "I'm not gonna last here/I'm not gonna last long."
As a whole, "Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2" serves as a soft bed for wallowing in dark thoughts. Some will find it a relatable respite, while others will count it as, simply, a tough space to be in.
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New 'Star Wars' spinoff shows about Princess Leia, Knights of Ren are being considered for Disney Plus
By Arianna Rees @AriWRees
Disney is considering several new "Star Wars" spin offs for their Disney+ streaming platform, including a Princess Leia and a Knights of Ren television series.
SALT LAKE CITY — It feels like it was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away when we started hearing about Disney's plans for "Star Wars" spinoff movies.
Now there's news that Disney is considering several new "Star Wars" spinoffs for their Disney Plus streaming platform, including a Princess Leia and a Knights of Ren television series.
What's happening: HN Entertainment published a listof "Star Wars" spinoff shows on Monday that Disney is reportedly considering for streaming on their Disney+ platform.
The "Star Wars" spinoffs Disney is considering.
A young Princess Leia
The Knights of Ren
Rose Tico, who was seen in "The Last Jedi."
Sith Lord Darth Ban
Though these shows are not in production or planned for production yet, they are being talked about at Disney, according to HN.
What these spinoffs could look like: In 2017, the Internet was abuzz with the idea of a Princess Leia spinoff starring "Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown, as the child actress looks fairly similar to Carrie Fisher's Leia. It would be interesting to see if Disney taps Brown for a Princess Leia series.
A Knights of Ren series could have major tie-ins with "Episode IX." According to ComicBook.com, the Knights of Ren are rumored to have a major storyline in the next film, so a series developing their history would make sense for Disney.
"Game of Thrones" creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are reportedly creating a new series of "Star Wars" films that Disney CEO Bob Iger described is "focused on a point of time in the 'Star Wars' mythology," according to Variety.
Benioff and Weiss' series could be a prequel series about Darth Bane, who lived a millennium before the events of "Star Wars: Episode I."
Darth Bane bridged the traditions of the fallen Sith Empire and the new order, according to ComicBook.com, and a series about him could delve into the history of the Sith, which would open a whole new realm for Disney's "Star Wars."
Disney is currently working on "The Mandalorian" and Cassian Andor-based TV series, both of which will be released within the next two years.
Arianna Rees Arianna Rees is a staff writer for the Deseret News trending team.
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SMS Mercur war ein Handelsschiff der Preußischen Seehandlung sowie ein Transport- und Schulschiff der Königlich Preußischen Marine. Nach der Korvette Amazone war die Mercur das zweite Kriegsschiff der preußischen Marine.

Weitere technische Daten
Indienststellung bei der Preußischen Marine: 1. Juli 1850

Namensherkunft: Mercurius, römischer Schutzgott der Händler und Diebe.

Außerdienststellung: 14. November 1860

Verwendung
Die Mercur wurde als Frachtschiff für die Preußische Seehandlung gebaut. Ihre erste Überseereise führte 1848 in Ballast nach Rio de Janeiro. Auf der Fahrt hatte sich das Schiff als sehr rank erwiesen. Nach einer Expertise des Londoner Schiffsbauer Young war die Mercur im Vorderteil zu scharf gebaut und benötige ständig Ballast. Auf Grund der dänischen Blockade der deutschen Küsten musste das Schiff von April bis September 1848 auf der Reede von Cowes verbleiben und lief dann Hamburg an.

Am 18. November 1848 lief die Mercur nach Batavia aus. Auf der Rückreise kamen zwei Besatzungsmitglieder ums Leben; Einzelheiten sind nicht bekannt. Nach der Auflösung der eigentlichen Seehandlung wurde sie am 26. März 1850 von der preußischen Marine angekauft, da das vorhandene Schulschiff Amazone als nicht ausreichend für die Ausbildung des zukünftigen seemännischen Nachwuchses angesehen wurde.

Im Frühjahr 1850 wurde das Schiff auf der Stettiner Zieske-Werft umgebaut. Da Preußen noch über kein eigenes Dock verfügte, mussten einige Änderungen im schwedischen Karlskrona ausgeführt werden. Erster Kommandant des Schiffes wurde Kapitän zur See Johann Otto Donner.

Am 4. November 1850 verließ die Mercur zu ihrer ersten Ausbildungsreise Swinemünde mit dem Ziel Bahia. Noch in der Ostsee ergaben sich Probleme mit dem eisernen Ballast, der im dänischen Helsingør umgestaut werden musste. In Falmouth ergaben sich erneute Probleme mit dem Ballast, so dass zeitweise unsicher war, ob die Mercur überhaupt für eine Atlantiküberquerung geeignet war. Schließlich wurde über Funchal und Teneriffa Bahia angelaufen, wo sie am 23. Januar 1851 eintraf. Anfang März verließ sie Bahia mit dem Ziel Kapstadt, musste jedoch wegen ungünstiger Windverhältnisse die Reise abbrechen und zwecks Notreparaturen die Insel St. Helena anlaufen. Am 29. Mai 1851 traf sie in Stettin ein. Den Rest des Jahres wurde die Mercur für Ausbildungsfahrten in der Ostsee genutzt. Am 30. November 1851 stellte sie im Marine-Depot in Stettin außer Dienst und wurde überholt. Hierbei wurden die bisherigen Karronaden durch sechs leichte Feldgeschütze ersetzt. Unklar ist, ob Karronaden an Bord verblieben oder abgeschafft wurden. Nach einer amtlichen Schiffsliste besaß sie 1857 12 Kanonen.

Am 21. Oktober 1852 stellte die Mercur erneut in Dienst und segelte im Geschwaderverband unter Führung von Kommodore Jan Schröder zusammen mit der Fregatte Gefion und der Amazone nach Westafrika und Südamerika. Neben Ausbildungszwecken diente die Reise auch der Sondierung von Kolonisationsmöglichkeiten in Argentinien. Nach einem Aufenthalt in Monrovia traf sie am 3. März 1852 in Rio ein. Nach einer zeitweisen Trennung von den beiden anderen Schiffen vereinigte sich das Geschwader wieder am 12. März in Montevideo. Am 4. Mai wurde die Mercur aus dem Geschwaderverband entlassen und trat alleinsegelnd die Heimreise an, während Gefion und Amazone über karibische Häfen Norfolk anliefen. Am 4. Juni 1853 erreichte sie Danzig und wurde erneut überholt.

Ende September 1853 verließ die Mercur Danzig, um mit der Gefion und der Radkorvette Danzig im östlichen Mittelmeer die Flagge zu zeigen. Die Reise musste jedoch aufgrund des Krimkriegs im März 1854 abgebrochen werden. In Portsmouth gab das Schulschiff sieben Seekadetten an die Royal Navy ab, die dort weiter ausgebildet werden sollten. Am 7. Mai 1854 traf sie wieder in Danzig ein.

Die nächsten Jahre diente die Mercur wahlweise als Schul- und Kasernenschiff in der Ostsee. Im Juni 1856 kollidierte sie bei einer Geschwaderübung mit der Danzig. Im März 1858 wurde sie für seeuntauglich erklärt, diente aber noch stationär als Schulschiff und wurde auch noch für kurzfristige Ausbildungsreisen eingesetzt. Als jedoch das Sinken des Schiffs befürchtet wurde, erfolgte am 14. November 1860 seine Außerdienststellung. Die Mercur wurde bereits im Dezember versteigert und 1861 abgewrackt.

Abbildungen
Von der Mercur existieren, soweit bekannt, keine zeitgenössischen Abbildungen. Der Korvettenkapitän Lüder Arenhold fertigte um 1904 ein Rekonstruktionsgemälde des Schiffs an, das in seinem Band über die Schiffe der Preußischen Marine veröffentlicht wurde. Eine Reproduktion des Gemäldes wurde 1993 in dem Werk von Hans Auerbach veröffentlicht.

Literatur
 (Paul) Koch: S.M.S. "Mercur", in: Marine-Rundschau, 5. Jg., 1894, S. 1–9, 45–52.
 L(üder). Arenhold: Erinnerungsblätter an die Kgl. Preußische Marine 1848–1860, Berlin 1904, Reprint Berlin 1995.
 Eintrag Mercur, in: Hans H. Hildebrand/Albert Röhr/Hans-Otto Steinmetz: Die deutschen Kriegsschiffe. Biographien – ein Spiegel der Marinegeschichte von 1815 bis zur Gegenwart, Herford 1979ff. (Einbändiger Nachdruck der siebenbändigen Originalausgabe, Ratingen 1984, Bd. IV., S. 117f.)
 Hans Auerbach: Preußens Weg zur See. Pommern, die Wiege der Königlich-Preußischen Marine, Berlin 1993, S. 80–84.
 Gerhard Wiechmann: Die Königlich Preußische Marine in Lateinamerika 1851 bis 1867. Ein Versuch deutscher Kanonenbootpolitik in Übersee, in: Sandra Carreras/Günther Maihold (Hg.): Preußen und Lateinamerika. Im Spannungsfeld von Kommerz, Macht und Kultur, München 2004, S. 105–144.
 Johann Friedrich Meuß: Die Unternehmungen des Königlichen Seehandlungs-Instituts zur Emporbringung des preußischen Handels zur See. Ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der Seehandlung und des Seewesens in Preußen in der 1. Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts, Berlin (Mittler) 1913, S. 110–117.

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Try the demo for Cadence of Hyrule, the Zelda rhythm-action game you didn't know you needed
By Austin Wood 2019-08-08T16:44:46Z
The demo is currently only available on the UK eShop, but all players can get it easily enough
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Update: The Cadence of Hyrule demo is now available on the American eShop as well, so no account-swapping required. For real though, make some Nintendo Switch alt accounts for region-locked stuff. You'll be happy you did.
Cadence of Hyrule is both a sequel to the amazing Crypt of the Necrodancer and a full-fat Legend of Zelda crossover game, and it's absolutely brilliant. If you're unfamiliar with Crypt of the Necrodancer or you're just on the fence about getting Cadence of Hyrule, now you can try the game for yourself thanks a new eShop demo.
The Cadence of Hyrule demo is currently limited to the UK eShop, but players in every region can access it easily enough. We've seen region-locked demos before, and the method for playing them hasn't changed: create a secondary Nintendo account using the region whose eShop you want to access, link that account to your Switch, and then open the Switch eShop using that account. Setup only takes a few minutes, and you'll be able to download and play games like normal.
If you don't already have Switch alt accounts, this is a good excuse to make them. They're nice to have, because exclusives like these are fairly common. I'd recommend making a Japanese account while you're at it.
As for the Cadence of Hyrule demo itself, it lets you play up through the first boss, which should give you a pretty good idea of what you're in for. And again, what you're in for is a sparkling example of storied music and stellar combat harmonizing beautifully in more ways than one.
If you like what you see and start playing the full game, check out our Cadence of Hyrule tips for help with combat and exploration.
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Q: Voltage rating for capacitor in capacitive power supply I am trying to replicate this circuit:

Taken from AN679 [PDF link here]
I have a question regarding C17 - 0.47 uF. This is the capacitor which drops most of the voltage in the power supply part.
In application note, they have mentioned the voltage to be 630 V. I want to know the minimum safe voltage for the capacitor that I can choose for 220 VAC line (which can go up to 250 V in some cases). The objective is to reduce the size of the components and I feel that I might be able to find smaller capacitors if I go for a lower voltage.
Also, they have taken phase as the reference (GND?) while making the circuit. I know that we are dealing with ac circuit and this doesn't matter but is it a preferred way to do things? Should I invert the connections (phase and neutral entering at points K3 and K4) or leave it like that?

A: You not only need a voltage rating, you need a type of capacitor, one that is rated to be connected directly to mains.
Choose a 250v X2 rated capacitor.
Now, although the voltage on this part doesn't look like enough for 240v connection, it is rated to be connected to UK mains, which can suffer frequent transients of 1500v, and infrequently much more. In addition, it is 'self healing', in that if a large over voltage causes a breakdown of the dielectric, the metalisation is segmented so that just one small portion will short circuit, and disconnect itself from the rest of the capacitor.
To get the equivalent performance and safety in a non mains rated capacitor, you would need one rated for several kV.


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Frequently Asked Questions About President Ruscio's Recent Community Letter
By Eric Owsley
On July 8, Washington and Lee President Kenneth P. Ruscio sent a letter to members of the University community, responding in detail to concerns that a group of W&L law students raised this past spring.
Since President Ruscio's letter was made public, reports appearing in the news media and distributed through social media have resulted in numerous misapprehensions and misconceptions.
The complete text of that letter is available on President Ruscio's web page. Included in it are links to two additional web pages – a history of the Lee Chapel flags and a timeline of African Americans at Washington and Lee. Links to the president's two April messages on this subject to the University community are also on his web page.
The following FAQ addresses the key issues:
Have Confederate battle flags been removed from Lee Chapel?
Reproductions of eight Confederate regimental battle flags that were first placed in 1995 in the room with the statue by Edward Valentine, "The Recumbent Lee," have been removed. The American Civil War Museum will loan back original battle flags that had been displayed near the statue from 1930 to 1995, and they will be exhibited on a rotating basis in the Lee Chapel Museum, which is on the lower level of the chapel across from the Lee family crypt.
In his message to the community, President Ruscio wrote that in an educational setting such as a university, the appropriate place to display those flags is in the museum. There, those who wish to see them may do so, and the stories behind them can be properly told.
Questions about the appropriateness of the flag display near "The Recumbent Lee" are not new. Many individuals have expressed concerns about the flags in the past, especially after the authentic flags were replaced by reproductions in 1995.
Were the reproduction battle flags removed from Lee's tomb?
No. The reproductions had been hung near the statue at the rear of the chapel's auditorium, which is a primary indoor space for University events. Many people mistake the recumbent statue for Lee's tomb. It is not. The statue depicts Lee asleep on the battlefield, not in death. Mary Custis Lee, his wife, suggested depicting him asleep. Lee is buried in the crypt on the lower level of the chapel along with his family.
Will anything replace the flags in the statue chamber?
No. The room now looks as it was originally designed in 1883.
What is the purpose of Lee Chapel?
The chapel, which has two levels, serves many purposes. After it was built, from 1867 to 1868, during Lee's presidency, its primary function was to provide a meeting space for students and faculty. That remains one of its central roles; it is one of the largest indoor campus facilities and is used for many of the University's major events. It is not a consecrated religious space.
It is also the site of the Lee family crypt (on the lower level) and Edward Valentine's famous statue, "The Recumbent Lee" (on the upper level). In addition, a museum is located on the lower level, which was the site of Lee's office; the office remains as a part of the museum display. The museum's permanent exhibition, "Building and Rebuilding a Nation," traces the contributions to education of both Robert E. Lee, the president of Washington College from 1865 to 1870, and George Washington, a major benefactor in 1796. The chapel's history has made it a significant tourist destination.
The statue chamber was added to the rear of the upper level of the original chapel to house "The Recumbent Lee," which was unveiled in June 1883.
Did the University apologize for its and Lee's participation in slavery?
In late 2013, several months before the law student group voiced its concerns, President Ruscio had created a special working group to study the role of African Americans in the history of the University and to pay special attention to questions of slavery. Many other colleges and universities have explored these issues in recent years.
In his message of July 8, the president referred to "African Americans at Washington and Lee: A Timeline," a creation of the special working group. The timeline includes original documents detailing Washington College's inheritance in 1826 of between 73 and 84 enslaved people as part of an estate, showing that the college had benefited from their labor and, at times, their sale, up to 1852. President Ruscio wrote: "We acknowledge that this was a regrettable chapter of our history, and we must confront and try to understand this chapter." The working committee will continue to explore the topic and to expand the timeline.
Furthermore, in 2007, Emma Burris-Janssen, a senior at the time, wrote a history honors thesis, "An Inheritance of Slavery: The Tale of 'Jockey' John Robinson, His Slaves, and Washington College." You may read that thesis online.
As for Lee, in his message to the community, Ruscio wrote that Lee had displayed "his estimable skills as an innovative and inspiring educator," adding: "I personally take pride in his significant accomplishments here and will not apologize for the crucial role he played in shaping this institution." President Ruscio addressed this issue at greater length in his 2012 essay that appeared in Inside Higher Ed, "Judging Patron Saints."
Will the University stop marches on the campus as part of the Lee-Jackson holiday observances in the city of Lexington each January?
The groups that have traditionally assembled in Lee Chapel following a parade through downtown Lexington have not formally marched on the campus. In his community letter, President Ruscio said that W&L, as an educational institution devoted to free and open inquiry, would continue to permit outside groups to use the chapel for events "so long as they do so in accordance with our established policies and guidelines." At the same time, he noted that no outside group of any kind may march on the campus or use the campus as a platform for its own displays or statements.
Will the University ban Confederate flags on the campus?
Displaying this symbol without "unambiguous historical or memorial context," as historian John Coski writes in his book, "The Confederate Battle Flag," is antithetical to Washington and Lee's avowed goal of inclusiveness. Hanging the flag in a dorm room, for instance, ignores the feelings of others in the community. At the same time, the University's strong commitment to free speech prevents it from issuing an outright ban on the flag. Instead, the University will continue to emphasize how essential it is for all members of the community to regard the feelings of others in order to sustain the kind of community that Washington and Lee values.
Will the University "fully recognize" Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
For many years, the University has recognized Martin Luther King Jr. during the week of the federal holiday with speeches, panel discussions, concerts and other events for the entire W&L community as well as for the local community. It will continue to do so. See the schedule of events for the 2014 MLK observance.
Undergraduate classes are now held at W&L on the federal King holiday; the Law School has suspended classes on that day since 2012.
The faculty is responsible for establishing the calendar. President Ruscio has now asked the undergraduate faculty to decide whether or not to hold undergraduate classes on MLK Day. In his message, President Ruscio stated his preference that undergraduate classes not be suspended for the holiday; he is concerned that "a compelling series of events would give way to an uneventful three-day weekend."
Is the University considering removing "Lee" from its name?
No. Among the many spurious rumors and claims perpetuated by the current controversy, this is the most absurd.


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Q: Event Handling in JavaFX I am confused all about the subject of event handling.
I am trying to implement a game. I already wrote the game logic separately, and the GUI (on JavaFX).
Below is some sample code; What can I do so that the updateScoresLabel() method will run whenever the setScore(...) method is executed?
public class MyGameLogic
{
    private int scores=0;

    public void setScore(int scores)
    {
        this.scores=scores;
    }

    public int getScore()
    {
        return scores;
    }

}

public class JustAGUIExample
{
    Label scoresLabel;
    MyGameLogic gameLogic;

    public void updateScoresLabel()
    {
        this.scoresLabel=gameLogic.getScore();
    }
}

A: Use Binding Instead of Event Handlers
You don't need an event handler to accomplish a label update when a model change occurs.
You can bind your label property to your model property, then when you change the model, the label will update automatically.
Adapting the code from your question to use binding.
import javafx.beans.property.IntegerProperty;
import javafx.beans.property.SimpleIntegerProperty;
import javafx.scene.control.Label;

public class MyGameLogic {
    private IntegerProperty scores = new SimpleIntegerProperty(0);

    public void setScore(int scores) {
        this.scores.set(scores);
    }

    public int getScore() {
        return scores.get();
    }

    public IntegerProperty scoreProperty() {
        return scores;
    }
}

class JustAGUIExample {
    private Label scoresLabel;
    private MyGameLogic gameLogic;

    public JustAGUIExample() {
        scoresLabel.textProperty().bind(
            gameLogic.scoreProperty().asString()
        );
    }
}

There are extensive examples of this kind of binding strategy in this JavaFX tic-tac-toe game example.
For more complex logic use a ChangeListener
Let's say you also wanted to play a victory sound when the score changes, you could use something like this:
class JustAGUIExample {
    private Label scoresLabel;
    private MyGameLogic gameLogic;
    private AudioClip levelUpAudio = new AudioClip("levelup.mp3");

    public JustAGUIExample() {
        scoresLabel.textProperty().bind(
            gameLogic.scoreProperty().asString()
        );

        gameLogic.scoreProperty().addListener(new ChangeListener<Number>() {
            @Override
            public void changed(ObservableValue<? extends Number> observable, Number oldValue, Number newValue) {
                levelUpAudio.play();
            }
        });
    }
}

So a ChangeListener is kind of like an event listener for property changes.  But I only say kind of because in JavaFX events are there own separate things and are usually reserved for GUI system events like mouse clicks, window resizing notification, touchpad swipes, etc.
Using Java 8 the syntax is nicer:
gameLogic.scoreProperty().addListener((observable, oldValue, newValue) ->
    levelUpAudio.play()
);

Tutorial on Event Handling in Java
Even though you don't really need event handling for the sample from your question, you can read up on the Oracle JavaFX event handling tutorial to find out what events really are and how they work.
My Thoughts On Swing Based Suggestions
As you are writing a JavaFX program please disregard any suggestions which relate to event handling in Swing.  Instead, learn to do this stuff in a JavaFX way or you will just confuse yourself.

A: For a GUI to run an event, the class must implement ActionListener. From this the method actionPerformed must be added to that class.
Here is a sample implementation of that
 //Run, help, and about are all buttons on this frame
 public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e){
    if(e.getSource() == run){ //Check if the event was the run button being pressed
        //Run the "run" program
    }else if(e.getSource() == about){ //Check if the event was the about button being pressed
        //Open welcome
    }else if(e.getSource() == help){ //Check if the event was the help button being pressed
        //Have the help screen appear
    }
}


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ICICI Bank also said that hearing before the Allahabad bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) was adjourned almost 12 times from September 10, 2018. Ramesh Pathania/Mint
ICICI Bank moves NCLAT to seek early hearing on JAL insolvency plea
1 min read . Updated: 17 Jun 2019, 09:15 PM IST PTI
ICICI Bank submitted that there has been no progress in its insolvency petition filed against JAL
The bank alleged that Jaypee group's flagship firm is delaying admission of the insolvency plea by approaching several judicial forums
ICICI BankNCLAT
NEW DELHI : Private sector lender ICICI Bank Monday approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), seeking a direction to NCLT Allahabad to hear urgently its insolvency petition against Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) and pass the order without any further delay. In its plea before the appellate tribunal, ICICI Bank submitted that there has been no progress in its insolvency petition filed against JAL, which was filed in September last year.
The bank alleged that Jaypee group's flagship firm is delaying admission of the insolvency plea by approaching several judicial forums. ICICI Bank also said that hearing before the Allahabad bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) was adjourned almost 12 times from September 10, 2018, to May 27, 2019, and such adjournments were "unfairly delaying" the resolution process. Hearing the matter, a single-member NCLAT bench of Justice Bansi Lal Bhat directed to list ICICI Bank's plea on July 1 for hearing. JAL owes around ₹1,296 crore and the bank had approached NCLT to recover the dues by filing an insolvency plea against the company under section 7 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC). However, JAL challenged the ICICI Bank petition before the Allahabad High Court but the same was rejected.
Later, JAL moved Supreme Court, which too refused to stay the application. "However, despite this, there is no development in this matter," said ICICI Bank counsel on Monday. "We want direction to NCLT to expedite the matter," the counsel said, alleging that the proceedings before NCLT are being played into the hands of the JAL promoters.
In its petition, ICICI Bank has requested the appellate tribunal to "direct NCLT, Allahabad Bench to hear the (matter) ... on an urgent and day-to-day basis and pass final order of disposal ... expeditiously and without any further delay." ICICI Bank also alleged that JAL is delaying the insolvency resolution process by approaching several judicial forums "only to prolong and delay the admission of the Insolvency Application". "It is submitted that the Respondent (JAL) has been deliberately abusing insolvency resolution process by approaching different forums to stay or set aside the Insolvency Application," it added. JAL was in the RBI's second list of 26 defaulters, against which banking sector regulator had directed to initiate insolvency process.


Buchanan, Rita. Taylor's Master Guide to Landscaping. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 2000.
Dell, Owen E. How to Start a Home-Based Landscaping Business. 2nd ed. Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot Press, 1997.
Erler, Catriona Tudor. Complete Home Landscaping. Saddle River, NJ: Creative Homeowner, 2000.
Gilman, Dr. Edward E. An Illustrated Guide to Pruning. Florence, KY: Delmar Publishers, 1997.
Gilman, Dr. Edward E. Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes. Florence, KY: Delmar Publishers, 1997.
Taylor, Norman. Taylor's Guide to Annuals. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 2000.
Taylor, Norman. Taylor's Guide to Ornamental Grasses. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1997.
Von Trapp, Sara Jane. Landscaping from the Ground Up. Newtown, CT: Taunton Press, 1997.


Nimmy's guests visit her because they wish to experience the traditional flavors and preparations of Kerala in a comfortable and informal manner. Paul and Nimmy plan each event meticulously to make each visit a special treat.
To ensure this, they do not take more bookings than they can cope with.
To provide that unique personal touch Nimmy does all the cooking personally. The whole family pitches in to make the visit a memorable one.


Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund Direct-Growth is a Balanced mutual fund scheme from Edelweiss Mutual Fund. This scheme was launched on 13 Oct 2014 and is currently managed by its fund managers Dhawal Dalal, Hiten Shah and Bharat Lahoti. It has an AUM of ₹126.37 Crores and the latest NAV decalared is ₹14.305 as on 18 Apr 2019 at 9:30 pm.
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund Direct-Growth scheme return performance in last 1 year is 6.45%, in last 3 years is 29.62% and 43.04% since scheme launch. The min. SIP amount to invest in this scheme is ₹500.


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When is X Factor 2018 next on ITV, what stage is the competition at and which mentor is looking after which category?
The hit talent show has returned for its 15th series with a brand new judging panel
By Joe Brophy
27 Sep 2018, 7:21
THE X Factor has returned for a 15th series with a brand new judging panel.
Here's everything you need to know about when the show starts, the new judges and what stage of the competition we are at.
(L-R) Robbie William, Ayda Field, Louis Tomlinson and Simon Cowell together at The X Factor 2018 launchCredit: Rex Features
When is X Factor on ITV tonight?
The X Factor continues on Saturday, September 29, at 8.35pm and ends at 10.05pm.
It airs every Saturday and Sunday night - usually around 8pm but the time can vary slightly week-to-week.
This week, The X Factor jumps straight from the arena auditions to the Six Chair Challenge stage of the competition.
Boot Camp usually served as the traditional stage between auditions and the Six Chair Challenge, however, it has been shelved this year.
Simon Cowell has been a judge on The X Factor since the series began in 2004Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Who are The X Factor 2018 judges?
The X Factor 2018 judges are Simon Cowell, Louis Tomlinson, Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field.
Louis has already joked that his former One Direction bandmates could be joining him at the Judges' Houses.
Sharon Osbourne will step in to cover for Robbie during the live shows while he's on tour in South America.
The shake-up to the panel comes after Nicole Scherzinger was axed from the show and Louis Walsh left.
Cheryl was previously tipped to be the favourite to join the judging panel but she signed up for the show The Greatest Dancer instead.
More on The X Factor 2018
LET HIM ENTERTAIN YOU
All you need to know about former Take That star Robbie Williams
ROBBIE'S GIRL
Get to know Robbie Williams' wife and Loose Women star Ayda Field
She's the One
All you need to know about Robbie Williams' marriage to Ayda Field
King leary
Dermot O'Leary is one of British TV's biggest names - here's his story
COWELL'S GOT TALENT
A few things you didn't know about X Factor and BGT mogul Simon Cowell
dan drug shame
X Factor's Danny Tetley snorts line of cocaine on cam as 'treat' to himself
Which mentor is looking after which category?
Robbie Williams was given the groups and revealed he has a bet with Louis over whose acts will progress further in the competition.
He said of his lot: "I think I might be more excited than them…I'm very, very happy. Let's win this thing."
Louis was ecstatic to find out he'd been tasked with mentoring the boys, while Simon was equally overjoyed with the news that he got the girls.
Robbie's wife Ayda, who was given the Overs, said: "I will never live it down with my husband if I do worse than him, I'm taking these guys to the championship."
The judges get their categories assigned on The X Factor: Simon Cowell gets the girls, Ayda Field the overs, Robbie Williams the groups and Louis Tomlinson the boys
The X Factor 2018
TV explainers
Ayda Field


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For those seeking residential-style living while maintaining comforts associated with condominium ownership, the Vintage at Kaanapali is the perfect mix. Seventeen acres of pristine, well-manicured acres of prime Maui real estate set the stage for seventy three units representing some of the best in high-end Lahaina properties.
As a gated community, residents enjoy privacy as well as world-class amenities that include a pavilion with pool, a fitness center, barbecue grills, walking paths, and breathtaking ocean views and golf course serenity. Shopping is within a short drive at the exclusive Whaler Village shops, dining at any of the five-star restaurants will quench your appetite, and golfers will live in what is considered by many to be a true golfer's Mecca. Search for Vintage at Kaanapali units for sale and contacts us if you would like further information.
The map below is the most comprehensive map available of Vintage at Kaanapali. It is based on satellite images, tax records, and first-hand visual confirmation. Great care has been taken in producing it, but it is not guaranteed nor drawn to scale. For illustrative purposes only.
The floor plans below are based on originally offered, through the years some owners could have made changes that significantly affect a unit's layout. To discuss or confirm a specific unit, contact us.
Thinking of purchasing or selling a unit in the Vintage at Kaanapali? Contact us - our team includes leading experts in the Kaanapali Real Estate market who would be happy to discuss values, real estate trends, the area, and much more.
One of the BEST LOCATIONS in Kaanapali! This single story free standing condominium home has incredible ocean views along with stunning golf course, neighbor islands and sunset views. The 3 bedroom 3 bath floor plan is open and has privacy between the 2 Master suites that both have the wonderful views mentioned above. With a southern exposure this bright home has more privacy then any of the other units available at The Vintage at Kaanapali. The property has a rec area that includes a heated pool, jaccuzzi, full kitchen area with barbque as well as a state of the art work out room. There is also walking trails around the property or hop in your golf cart and take a ride down to Whalers Village for dining, shopping, playing in the ocean or walking on the board walk. With only 73 units on 17 acres you truly have the feel of residential living right in Kaanapali Resort. This is truly a property not to be missed.
Breathtaking Ocean and Island views from both levels of this quintessential three bedroom two and a half bath freestanding condominium, located in the prestigious gated community known as the Vintage. Spacious open concept floorplan featuring beautiful bamboo flooring throughout, custom window treatments, new light fixtures. One of only two units at the vintage offering a large protected green space, for additional privacy and enjoyment. This optimum location also features beautiful Kaanapali fairway and West Maui Mt. views. Just five minutes walking distance to world famous Kaanapali beach. dining and Golf. Amenities include large heated pool, and spa, pool pavilion with full kitchen, and private gym. Sold partially furnished.
Considered by many to be the best location on the property with breath-taking views of the ocean, mountain, golf course and the Islands of Lanai and Molokai. One of the very few 4 Bedroom 2-story homes on the front line of The Vintage at Kaanapali with a total of 2912 sq. Ft. in a gated, private, community. Top floor is spacious, light, and airy with 2 bedrooms giving privacy from the the downstairs master bedroom. This Vintage #115 is a "D" Plan, two story, 4 bedroom/3 full bath with 2 bedrooms upstairs connected by a large Jack and Jill bath. Granite counter tops, and a 2-sink vanity, highlights this guest bathroom. Tile flooring and w/w carpeting in the upper bedrooms. Cozy lounge area convenient for overnight visitors or computer/game room. Panoramic ocean and mountain views of the Kaanapali Kai Golf course situated between the attractively landscaped hazard pond located between the 10th and 11th holes. This elegant, 4-bedroom, 3 bath townhouse has had many recent upgrades, and is in premium turn-key shape. New hickory wood flooring throughout the ground floor, stairwell, and landing. New tile floor in master bath and the back lanai has new tile. Painted throughout with Sherwin Williams paint…ceilings, walls, baseboards, cornices all done in April 2018. New window coverings/shades with custom tropical valences. Sunscreens inside the living room, dining room, master bedroom, as well as lanai sunshades operated remotely. There are skylights in upper hallway which are custom fit. Master suite has spacious walk-in closet and there is a separate laundry room with built-in storage. Kitchen cabinets replaced and refaced with cherry. All kitchen appliances replaced, except microwave. New 19" toilet in downstairs bath and master bath. Master bath has new tile flooring, separate soaking tube and glass shower. New shut-off valves. Central air throughout. Fabulous views from ground floor in all rooms. Only 3 other homes are on the Cul-de-Sac, providing for spacious parking. Privacy as well as location make this a perfect home.
Fantastic opportunity! Currently, this is the only direct frontline home on the market at the Vintage at Kaanapali. This is an "A" model type of floor plan. All single level sitting right on the "Kai" Royal Kaanapali Golf Course, hole #10.Attached two car garage. And preferable west facing location for sweeping sunsets of Molokai and lanai. Stone floors and a convenient open floor plan. This home is being sold completely furnished, turnkey, including a wonderful local flavored art collection. This home has been meticulously cared for. A must see for your discerning clients. Contact your local professional Realtor for a private showing.
It is located on 10th fairway of Kaanapali Golf Course fronting unit. Spectacular view of ocean and island Molokai and Lanai to enjoy sunsets year round. Gated community and on-site amenities including fitness center, pool and Jacuzzi spa, BBQ at club area with kitchen and restroom for private party with reservation. The unit is vacant and easy to show. Please call your favorite Realtor to arrange a showing or for more information.
Sold before listed. Reported for statistical purposes.
Fantastic opportunity! Seller offering a $20,000 home upgrade credit! Seller financing available too! Contact your REALTOR for more details. This is an "A" model type home, all single level with a convenient open kitchen/living/dining floor plan. Excellent location backing the "Kai" Royal Kaanapali Golf Course. Attached two car garage & central air conditioning. Preferable west facing location for beautiful sunsets and good light. Tile floors & carpet throughout. This home is being sold completely furnished. Contact your local professional Realtor for a private showing.
OWNER MUST SELL AND WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS! This home is priced $205,000 below any other property at the Vintage at Kaanapal. Unit #42 is arguably the BEST BUY ON WEST MAUI! Purposely positioned BELOW MARKET VALUE for an immediate sale, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom single level, free standing, open-concept home with two-car garage is a perfect first or second home. Located in the gated community of Kaanapali Golf Estates, it is minutes to World Famous Kaanapali Beach, Whalers Village, and your favorite shops and restaurants. The Vintage at Kaanapali spans across 16 lush tropical acres, consists of 73 detached properties, and includes pool, spa, and exercise room amenities. Staged and ready for immediate showings, this is a MUST CONSIDER FOR AN OFFER property that will not last! Contact your favorite realtor now and jump on this "better than a foreclosure-value sale"!


If you love playing board games with your friends and family, then this DIY project may just inspire you! Bring out your old scrabble tiles and transform them into fun and quirky coasters for your dining table.
Let these easy-to-do steps guide you.
DIY Inspired by Baby Gizmo. Main photo from blog.guidecentr.al.


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Alabama Basketball Drops a Hype Video Ahead of Tonight's First Round Game
Alabama fans have been waiting for this day for a long time.
WATCH: Alabama Football Drops Hype Video for Florida State Game
In case you weren't excited enough about the season opener between No. 1 and No. 3, Alabama football has released its hype video for the showdown in Atlanta.
Tide 100.9
Get Ready For a New Season of Alabama Football with This Awesome Hype Video
We're just weeks away from seeing the Alabama Crimson Tide kick off a new season of football, and I don't know about y'all, but I CAN. NOT. WAIT.
Meg Summers
WATCH: 100 Days Until Alabama Football Returns
Let the countdown begin. With Signing Day, spring football, and A-Day behind us, it's time to start looking ahead to the start of Alabama's 2017 season and it's not too far off. Thursday marks 100 days until the Crimson Tide takes on Florida State on the opening Saturday of the season...
Get Ready for the Peach Bowl with This Alabama-Washington Hype Video
The top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide meets the No. 4 team in the nation, the Washington Huskies, in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta this weekend. It's time to get HYPED, y'all!
This 2016 Iron Bowl Hype Video Will Get You Charged Up
It's the game that brings the state to a standstill and divides familes.
Get Ready for Alabama vs Tennessee with this Hype Video
The third Saturday in October is only a few days away, which means Alabama and Tennessee will renew its annual rivalry for the 99th time. This will be the 10th meeting since Nick Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa, and the Crimson Tide hasn't lost once to Vols during that stretch...
One Month Away
Alabama football will begin its title defense in exactly one month against the USC Trojans in Arlington, Texas. With the countdown officially on, the school released its official hype video as part of the SEC Takeover on Sunday. Like most of the marketing material coming out of the athletic department, this 2016 season trailer will whet your appetite for the start of college football...
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HYPE VIDEO: Alabama Meets Star Wars
In a few ways, Alabama and "Star Wars" are quite similar. Both have reached near-unprecedented heights in their fields. Both have large, boisterous fan bases. And both only recently had a renaissance of sorts. So it only makes sense then that a YouTube user, presumably a fan of both the college football team and movie franchise, creates a video putting the two together, right... Read Mor
Kevin Connell
HYPE VIDEO: Alabama Begins College Football Playoff Run for 16
On New Year's Eve, the Alabama football team will take the field in the College Football Playoff semifinals with only two wins left to win the school's 16th national championship.


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Q: How to receive data from multiple WebSockets asynchronously in Python? I am currently trying to use the websockets library. If another library is better suited for this purpose, let me know.
Given these functions:
def handle_message(msg):
    # do something

async def consumer_handler(websocket, path):
    async for message in websocket:
        handle_message(message)

How can I (indefinitely) connect to multiple websockets? Would the below code work?
import asyncio
import websockets

connections = set()
connections.add(websockets.connect(consumer_handler, 'wss://api.foo.com', 8765))
connections.add(websockets.connect(consumer_handler, 'wss://api.bar.com', 8765))
connections.add(websockets.connect(consumer_handler, 'wss://api.foobar.com', 8765))

async def handler():
    await asyncio.wait([ws for ws in connections])

asyncio.get_event_loop().run_until_complete(handler())

A: For anyone who finds this, I found an answer. Only works in > Python 3.6.1 I believe.
import asyncio
import websockets

connections = set()
connections.add('wss://api.foo.com:8765')
connections.add('wss://api.bar.com:8765'))
connections.add('wss://api.foobar.com:8765'))

async def handle_socket(uri, ):
    async with websockets.connect(uri) as websocket:
        async for message in websocket:
            print(message)

async def handler():
    await asyncio.wait([handle_socket(uri) for uri in connections])

asyncio.get_event_loop().run_until_complete(handler())

A: Instead of:
connections = set()

I would list it:
connections = []
connections = ["wss://api.foo.com:8765"]
connections.append ("wss://api.bar.com:8765")
connections.append ("wss://api.foobar.com:8765")


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I worked with Mary Bishop at the Roanoke Times 30 years ago. I lost contact with her after I left. I'm glad to see that, though she may be retired, she hasn't given up writing.
Peter done a good thing and I suspect there is more to both women's stories because one of the reasons for the radical left and Saul Alinsky in 1963 was the treatment of blacks in our society – including at MWC which did not desegregate until about 1972.
which convinced a great many of folks like Nan Grogan to get involved in righting a wrong – and not pursuing leftist policies for the hell of it.
and I think there is an honest accounting of those of us who lived during those times – with regard to whether we joined efforts to give blacks their long-overdue rights – or did we stand on the sidelines watching or worse – worked on the opposite side.
I'm not alluding to anyone here – only pointing out that some folks got to be "activists" over the systematic denial of rights – that had a direct connection to poverty – and welfare.
Back in 1963 – fighting for civil rights – was not "liberalism" the way it is portrayed now days and welfare for blacks was only one of the issues of the day – all through the south.
I guess this is where conservatives should blast Nan Orrock on a personal basis and call Peter's post and the referenced article "a bunch of BS" or something like that. From there, other conservatives can chime in claiming that Ms. Orrock's personal experiences are irrelevant and, in fact, some kind of liberal – socialist plot.
After all, that was LarryG and LifeOnTheFallLine's reaction to Ms. Siddall's article.
Of course, I won't do that. I thought Peter's post and the related article about Ms. Orrock were excellent.
I guess the big difference between Ms. Orrock's story and Ms. Siddall's story is that the effort to achieve equal rights has largely succeeded while the effort to use government programs in a war on poverty has largely failed.
Both women have first hand accounts of seismic changes in American attitudes and policy and both women should he heard and respected.
In fact, it would be extremely interesting to hear Ms. Orrock's opinion on the current state of public assistance and the war on poverty in America.


Here's some additional background on my bead studio and as to where this whole idea got started, enjoy!
June 21, 1979: I am born. Nah, just kidding.
I started beading per se about 4 years ago, although I had beaded a lot as a kid (my mom used to buy me lots of cutey necklace kits at KB toys). A girl who was starting up an accessory store asked me for some necklaces, and from the first one out, I was hooked. The combinations, the colors, the endless possibilities.....and I haven't stopped since. I love trying out different textures, combinations, color schemes and styles. Although I have been beading with natural materials like seeds, nuts, shells and the like, I still enjoy crystal and plastic beads sometimes. You could say I'll be doing this for life, or at least until my eyes give out, and even then I think I'll get a seeing eye monkey to help me out with the beading. So, enjoy my creations, and please, if you have any ideas for a type of necklace you would like, feel free to send them my way and I'll do my best to make you something unique, beautiful and just for you. Thanks again and enjoy!
Well, I sell my stuff mostly at craft fairs in San Juan on the first Tuesdays of the month, for it's free to set up a table and the plaza's usually full of Starving, but very gifted, artists like myself. I also sell to some customers I have kept throughout the years and to friends. Oh, and this website. :) I hope to one day have a store of my own, but for now, this is just fine!
If you have any questions about my wares, or are interested in selling my stuff in your store, please feel free to email me.
What about my personal info., is it safe?