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Former UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar passes away
Former United Nations Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar recently passed away at the age of 100, in his native country Peru. The veteran diplomat served as United Nations Secretary General from 1981 to 1991 and led the UN during the Iran-Iraq war and the El Salvador civil war. Recently, Javier Perez celebrated his 100th birthday.
Topics: Peru • UN Secretary-General • United Nations
Guyana takes over G77 Chairmanship for 2020
The South American country Guyana recently took over the chairmanship of the Group of 77 (G77) for the year 2020 from Palestine, which chaired the group for 2019. The Foreign Minister of Palestine formally handed over the gavel to the Prime Minister of Guyana. The Group of 77(G77), which was established in 1964 in Geneva, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Topics: António Guterres • G77 • Group of 77 • Guyana • South America continent • State of Palestine • UN Secretary-General • United Nations
Pakistan Foreign Minister to US for Resolving Tensions in the Middle East
For de-escalating and resolving tensions between Washington and Tehran, a neighbor of Iran, Pakistan is trying to insert itself on a mediating role as its Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi will be on a two-day visit to the United States starting on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. New York is said to be the first stop ..
Topics: António Guterres • Baghdad • Hassan Rouhani • Iran • Iraq • Pakistan • President of Iran • Riyadh • Saudi Arabia • Stephane Dujarric • UN Secretary-General • United Nations • United States
Cash-Strapped UN thanks India for paying 2020 Annual Dues ahead of Schedule
Responsible for maintaining international peace and security, the intergovernmental organization, United Nations (UN) has been facing a severe financial crisis because of the unpaid annual dues of almost one-third of its member states, this was informed by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres to the United Nations budget-setting Fifth Committee on October 2019. India has become ..
Topics: António Guterres • Financial Crisis • UN Secretary-General • United Nations • United Nations General Assembly
UN appoints Indian Army veteran Abhijit Guha as head of Hodeidah mission
Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of United Nations (UN) appointed India's Lieutenant General (Retired) Abhijit Guha as the head of UN mission in Hodeidah, Yemen. Guha, who has 39 years of national and international military experience will be succeeding Danish Lieutenant General Michael Lollesgaard, who served in these posts from 31 January to 31 July 2019. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Topics: Abhijit Guha • António Guterres • Redeployment Coordination Committee • UN Mission in support of Hodeidah Agreement • UN Secretary-General • un security council • UNMHA • Yemen


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Autore di numerose opere filosofiche, il libro "Esistenza - Filosofia della vita" è la sua opera più nota. Nei suoi scritti si occupò principalmente dell'origine della vita nell'universo, dello sviluppo dell'essere, del karma, del vegetarianismo e dell'energia vitale.

Biografia
Josef Zezulka nacque a Brno il 30 marzo 1912, ma trascorse quasi tutta la vita a Praga. Prima dello scoppio della seconda guerra mondiale possedeva un negozio di dolci. Durante la guerra partecipò attivamente alla Resistenza occidentale, ma dopo la rivoluzione comunista nel febbraio del 1948 la sua intera proprietà gli venne confiscata. Trovò impiego nel Museo Nazionale come contabile e in seguito ad un ulteriore atto persecutorio, gli venne dato l'incarico di tutore delle collezioni del museo.

Cominciò ad occuparsi di filosofia dell'Esistenza e biotronica durante la Pasqua del 1945, motivato a quanto raccontato dall'aver avvertito un risveglio, una sorta di apertura della coscienza: da allora, coltivò e sviluppò questi temi fino alla fine della sua vita.

Nel 1968, con l'aiuto del ministro della Salute Vlček, fu molto vicino al riconoscimento e alla conseguente inclusione della biotronica nei sistemi di trattamento sanitario dello stato, ma tutto venne interrotto a causa dell'occupazione delle truppe alleate dell'Unione Sovietica. Svolse l'attività di specialista in biotronica principalmente nella sua residenza privata, dove i pazienti si recavano per trovare aiuto, tranne una parentesi nel 1982, in cui svolse attività di ricerca nel Laboratorio psicoenergetico del professor Kahuda presso l'ospedale di Vimperk, in Boemia Occidentale. Praticò quest'attività per oltre 40 anni.

La sua filosofia di Esistenza venne divulgata mediante lezioni private, più o meno segrete, poiché nell'era comunista lo stato cecoslovacco non permetteva attività simili. Ciononostante tenne varie conferenze e lezioni nelle abitazioni private. Un'eccezione fu il Congresso internazionale psicotronico nel 1973 a Praga, dove si esibì pubblicamente e con grande successo. Scrisse segretamente testi relativi alla sua dottrina che i suoi amici copiarono e divulgarono. In seguito vennero diffusi anche in Occidente. La pubblicazione dei suoi libri filosofici e religiosi divenne libera e poté svilupparsi e crescere solo dopo i cambiamenti di regime nel 1989. Morì nel 1992.

Biotronica di Josef Zezulka
La parola biotronica è stata inventata da Josef Zezulka , come uno dei metodi di guarigione. Secondo Zezulka l'essere umano è costituito da una parte materiale, da una psichica e da una vitale, e lo stesso vale anche per tutte le malattie. Il suo approccio riguarda il reintegro e l'armonizzazione delle proprie forze corporee. Il filosofo afferma che ogni persona ha una quota base di forze del corpo necessarie per la vita. Inoltre, ogni organo e cellula ha il proprio sistema di forza. Tutti questi sistemi sono interconnessi ed i guaritori-biotronici agiscono su questi sistemi di alimentazione vitale quando sono disturbati o danneggiati.. Il suo discepolo e supervisore Tomáš Pfeiffer afferma che la biotronica non sostituisce la medicina, ma vuole occuparsi dell'area delle forze vitali in cui la medicina classica fallisce. La petizione per l'applicazione della biotronica nel sistema sanitario è tuttora in corso.

La filosofia dell'Esistenza
La sua filosofia dell'Esistenza comprende una vasta gamma di fenomeni filosofico-religiosi, oltre a toccare altri campi come la cosmologia e la biofisica. Secondo Zezulka, in principio c'è l'Essenza (Dio), da cui tutto è stato creato per divisione. Quindi sono state create la massa e lo spirito – i primi due elementi, e il terzo - la vitalità, che permea e rianima i primi due. La materia, lo spirito e la vitalità sono composti da 4 elementi di base: centripeto, centrifugo, caldo e freddo. Zezulka denomina questo processo di divisione "I Quattro elementi fondamentali della Creazione". Ogni elemento esistente è subordinato alle stesse leggi naturali. Zezulka vede cicli e fluttuazioni in tutto l'essere - nel respiro dell'uomo, nel respiro del pianeta (alternanza delle stagioni), ma anche nel cosiddetto respiro dell'universo, in cui le quattro fasi si alternano ciclicamente. Secondo la sua teoria attualmente siamo in una fase centripeta e di riposo, quando tutto si raffredda. In questa fase la materia e lo spirito si sono compenetrate e il primo essere è emerso, il primo "io sono".

La creatura si evolve, si trasforma in specie sempre più alte. Il cambiamento del ciclo vitale (reincarnazione) è la parte integrante della dottrina, così come il cosiddetto Atto di riflessione, che in India chiamano Karma. Questo principio afferma che qualunque cosa l'essere faccia, gli tornerà indietro, solitamente nella prossima vita. Nel corso del tempo, con l'evoluzione, emergono sempre nuove specie. La particolarità della sua concezione è che non si arresta con l'uomo, ma invece afferma dopo l'uomo emergerà una specie più evoluta, e così via ancora. Il ciclo verrà completato da una fusione con Dio, l'Essenza. Zezulka evidenzia anche i cicli planetari, come l'anno di Platone, che dura circa 24 000 anni. Nel corso di questo ciclo planetario c'è anche un periodo di crisi, che effettivamente stiamo vivendo nei nostri tempi. Questa, secondo Zezulka,  è la ragione dei disordini e della crisi nel mondo attuale.

Nella sua scienza una grande enfasi viene posta sul vegetarianismo, tramite l'estensione del comandamento di Non uccidere ad ogni essere vivente. Una parte integrale del suo pensiero risiede nella contemplazione del significato della vita, che Josef Zezulka considera "essere una componente positiva dell'Opera Creativa" . Il tempo rappresenta un'altra variabile, descritta come qualcosa che non esiste realmente, infatti per l'autore tutto è costante, perdura. Siamo fermamente coinvolti nel tempo solo per la nostra consapevolezza di come viviamo la vita. Inoltre divide l'atto del pensare in due parti uguali: fede (intuizione) e conoscenza (ragione). È un errore solo credere, lo stesso errore è solo ragionare. L'ideale è l'equilibrio - in India Kalagatha, conosciuto anche in antica Grecia come Kalokagathia.

Citazioni
L'amore è quanto più profondo quanto più profondamente comprendi – Josef Zezulka

Amico, se stai meglio, nel peggio tutto andrà meglio – Josef Zezulka

Pubblicazioni
 Zezulka Josef, Esistenza filosofia della vita, Dimenze 2+2, 2012, ISBN 978-80-85238-85-3, in italiano

Note

Voci correlate
Medicina alternativa

Collegamenti esterni
Elenco delle opere nel Catalogo Generale della Repubblica Ceca il cui autore o tema è Josef Zezulka (in ceco)

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Last night the #BieberRoast flat out lived up to the hype.
Justin Bieber bravely sat through an hour-plus of getting roasted by some of today's biggest and up and coming comics like Kevin Hart (who played roastmaster) and SNL's youngest cast member Pete Davidson… as well as Snoop Dogg, Shaq, and Ludacris. No knock on them because all 3 were actually really good, as was… really, everyone.
It's been awhile since I've actually seen a roast and I didn't remember how much the roasters roasted each other. That was just as enjoyable as when Bieber was the target.
But if I had to hand out the trophy, I'd go with Chicago's own Hannibal Buress. No hometown bias, but he just kept it 100 and the results were fantastic.
There was one surprise roaster (who I won't ruin) that was a great addition to the bill and to his credit as well, Justin Bieber actually had a lot of great zingers when he got a chance to say the last word. Finally, throughout you can also catch glimpses of some celebs in the audience like some of the Jenner-Kardashian clan, Chris Paul, Jaden Smith, and John Legend & Chrissy Teigen.
As I said, it really lived up to the hype. Enjoy the full video and some clips if you're on the go.


After a significant defeat in their away match South Antrim Ladies 1Xl were keen to claim the points in their home match against Parkview Ladies.
Within the first five minutes, after some clever passing from the defence through to mid field, Charis Rodgers collected the ball, took it to the edge of the circle and crossed to an awaiting Steph Neill who swiftly placed it past the Parkview keeper.
South kept the pressure on skilfully working together to pass the Parkview players but were unable to score the all important second goal.
However, solid defence from Zara Carson, Allison Marsden, Vicky Donaldson and Elaine Aiken prevented Parkview from equalizing.
The second half saw the ladies play great hockey, however Parkview equalised after a counter attack which left the South defence trying to cope with an overcrowded goal mouth.
With five minutes to go Charis Rodgers was denied the winning goal after her reverse stick strike was deflected away by a Parkview stick.
The Ladies had to content themselves with a 1-1 draw, however, they have gained another valuable point.


Should restaurants care about Michelin stars?
This month Karen Keygnaert made news when she rejected a Michelin star. Her reasons make a lot of sense. As she told The Independent, "The star brings along a whole circus that's outdated. If there's even a crease in the menu card or a crease in the tablecloth, people soon end their sentence with: 'I don't think that belongs to a star restaurant'" At her new restaurant Cantine Copine, Keygnaert wants her guests to feel comfortable. She's not alone. Increasingly numbers of chefs are arguing that Michelin stars are outdated.
I've had wonderful meals in a couple of Michelin starred restaurants and they were absolutely what I imaged such a place to be like; thick luxurious tablecloths, a quiet and elegant service (is there any greater treat than being allowed to eat your meal without being interrupted with demands for feedback) and of course incredible food. There was a real sense of occasion.
Yet, I would list neither among my favourite restaurants. For me, a favourite restaurant is one where I can relax. When I signed off my cook book to the printers I went to celebrate with friends at The Daffodil in Cheltenham. They had a lounge singer that night and after she sang happy Birthday to another diner, my friends requested that she sing Happy Launch Day to me. I just can't imagine that happening in a Michelin starred place. The cocktails were delicious, the seats comfortable and the serving staff the right kind of attentive. There was nothing lacking but plenty of fun (and aside from those two brief songs, the rest of the night was fabulously classy).
My own restaurant, Gloucester Studio, was very much inspired by the kinds of places I love to go with friends. Far from starched white tablecloths, the trays around my fire pit have been painted black due to the sheer amount of smuts that came from the fire. That my diners come on an exclusive hire basis means they really make the space their own and I often open the door the raucous laughter of a party in full flow. The ambience is far from that of a Michelin star restaurant and that's no bad thing.
This isn't to say I agree that Michelin stars are outdated. When Tom Kerridge visited Gloucestershire University last year I had the opportunity to ask him how he established the standards which led to his Michelin star. His answer completely changed the way I looked at food. Kerridge used the example of a shepherds pie and suggested that rather than look at the finished flavour, one could look at making each component the best it could possibly be. I now roast mince when making mine and it has absolutely transformed the dish.
For me, this kind of thinking is what lies at the heart of cooking. Perhaps the ambience component of Michelin stars will change in coming years but at the heart the guide is about highlighting those restaurants where really incredible food is being created. While my favourite places to eat may not have Michelin stars, the dishes they are serving are often inspired by those at starred restaurants. When it comes to my restaurant, I run it the way that makes me happy. But while my cooking style is different, I compulsively read Heston's Perfection and one of the best experiences of my life was meeting Michel Roux Jr last year and spending a day talking about cooking methods.
Michelin stars establish a standard. I completely respect that Keygnaert doesn't wish to be measured against that standard but I'm glad we still have the standard.
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Notorious road 'not to blame' for fatal crashes say police
The troublesome A361 is not the problem according to investigators
Joel Cooper
The police officer investigating fatal crashes in Devon this week says the state or condition of the road were not "a contributing factor" to the tragic incidents.
Sgt Ollie Tayler, lead investigator with the Devon roads policing department, said people need to look at their own driving habits if collisions such as those on Sunday and Monday are to be avoided.
On Sunday a crash near the West Buckland junction on the A361 North Devon Link Road tragically led to the death of a nine-year-old girl . The girl's mother and a seven-year-old child also suffered serious injuries.
Less than 24 hours later, a mother and her 12-year-old twins were killed when their car collided with a lorry – just a few hundred metres away from the previous day's incident.
The scene of the accident on the A361 where a mother and her twins were killed
Sgt Tayler, who is the lead investigator for the crash which occurred on Sunday, said any collision where a death occurs is tragic, but that these two incidents – which involved the death of three children – were particularly so.
Speaking to Devon Live , Sgt Tayler said: "Roads are not inherently dangerous, they only become so when you put drivers on them – people's decisions make them dangerous.
"Both myself and the other officer investigating Monday's fatal crash are not looking at the road as a contributing factor to either crash."
Watch as drivers risk their lives on road where mum and two children were killed
For many years – and more so since both these recent crashes – many have claimed that the design of the road is in itself dangerous and believe it encourages motorists to perform dangerous overtaking manoeuvres.
But Sgt Tayler said it is people who must drive according to the conditions.
He said: "If there are limited overtaking lanes, drivers must exercise patience – does it really matter if you end up reaching your destination five minutes later?
"The engineering of the road is not the answer, education is the answer. No one forces you to speed or use a mobile phone while driving, they are your decisions and they are avoidable.
"People need to learn not to take these chances. It puts themselves and other motorists at risk and the consequences far outweigh the benefits."
Average speed cameras on A38 to be turned on 'imminently'
Sgt Tayler urged drivers to take more care on the link road, particularly during the summer months.
He said: "Now we are well into the holiday season, there will be tourists driving to North Devon who may not be familiar with the roads and may be driving slower as a result.
"Please exercise patience – it is better to get there late than not at all."
Sgt Oliver Richard Tayler of Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team
Earlier this week Transport Minister Jesse Norman announced a £5 million upgrade to the surface and drainage of the North Devon Link Road.
Plans are also in the pipeline for a proposed £250 million scheme to upgrade the road between South Molton and Bideford which would include improvements to several junctions.
Councillor John Hart, leader of Devon County Council which is responsible for highways, said: "Our thoughts are with the families who lost loved ones in these tragic collisions this week and we are awaiting the results of the Police investigations into the collisions.
"The Government has helped fund our studies into a proposed £250 million scheme to upgrade the route between South Molton and Bideford.
"We are analysing the results of the consultation, which has only just finished, and we have informed the Transport Minister that we will submit an Outline Business Case for improvements to the Department for Transport in December."
Road safety charity Brake urged the improvements to be made as soon as possible.
A spokesman said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends during this very difficult time.
"It is awful to see that this dangerous stretch of road has claimed yet another life, and as a charity that supports road crash victims and their families, we would back any calls to ensure that the safety of this road is improved.
"The government, its agencies and local authorities have a major part to play in tackling crash hotspots. We would also reiterate calls for the introduction of an independent road casualty investigation branch, to help drive down casualties in Britain."
Anyone who witnessed either of the crashes on the North Devon Link Road this week is asked to contact the police on 101 or via Crimestoppers.

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MTTG Joint Venture Gives $1million To MLK Memorial Project Foundation
By Black Press Wire
Washington, D.C. — The Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation's leadership has announced a $1 million gift from the memorial's design build joint venture team, MTTG.. MTTG is a diverse design, construction management, and building team composed of professionals from McKissack & McKissack, Turner Construction, Tompkins Builders, and Gilford Corporation. The gift will support the memorial on the National Mall honoring King.
"The joint venture design build executive team is honored to be an integral part of this national memorial project in honor of a man who has made such an impact on all of our lives. We applaud the Foundation for their perseverance and dedication in making this important contribution to our nation. We feel MTTG, a joint venture of four companies, working together and utilizing their talents, truly reflects the very essence of Dr. King's teachings of economic and social equality," said Deryl McKissack, president and CEO of McKissack & McKissack.
To promote King's messages of hope, democracy, justice, and love, MTTG Joint Venture has created the MTTG DREAM Design Build Scholarship program for high school seniors. In its inaugural year, MTTG will award up to 10 $5,000 scholarships to minority high school seniors from the Washington metropolitan area who are pursuing a post-secondary education in architecture, engineering, or construction management fields or attending a trade school following graduation. With the support of subcontractors, MTTG is proud to have the opportunity to contribute to the education of the next generation of architects, engineers, and builders. For more information about the MTTG DREAM Design Build Scholarship or to submit an application, visit www.mttgmlk.com. Scholarship applications will be accepted until March 15.
To make a donation to the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, call 1-888-4-THE-DREAM or visit www.buildthedream.org.
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Q: Using DISTINCT on a single column of a multi-column select gets correct results but can get it to order by createon date? Please review the following query and see if you can help me out.
DECLARE @Contacts TABLE (
  workgroupid  UNIQUEIDENTIFIER,
  contactid    UNIQUEIDENTIFIER,
  leadname     NVARCHAR(130),
  createdon    DATETIME,
  Marketsource NVARCHAR(150))

INSERT INTO @Contacts
            (workgroupid,
             contactid,
             leadname,
             createdon,
             Marketsource)
SELECT workgroupid,
       contactid,
       Coalesce(FirstName + ' ', ' ') + Coalesce(LastName, ' '),
       createdon,
       Marketsource
FROM   Contacts
WHERE  iLeadPartnerID IS NOT NULL
       AND ( CreatedOn BETWEEN @startDate AND @endDate )
       AND MarketSource IS NOT NULL
       AND WorkgroupId = @workgroupID
       AND Len(MarketSource) > 0

DECLARE @tasks TABLE (
  targetid    UNIQUEIDENTIFIER,
  workflow    NVARCHAR(100),
  result      NVARCHAR(50),
  tasktype    NVARCHAR(30),
  completedon DATETIME,
  userid      UNIQUEIDENTIFIER,
  producer    NVARCHAR(50))

INSERT INTO @tasks
            (targetid,
             workflow,
             result,
             tasktype,
             completedon,
             userid,
             producer)
SELECT t.TargetID,
       t.Workflow_ResultChosen_Label,
       t.Result,
       t.TaskType,
       t.Completed,
       t.UserID,
       Coalesce(u.FirstName + ' ', 'Not') + Coalesce(u.LastName, ' Assigned')
FROM   Tasks t
       LEFT JOIN Users u
         ON u.UserID = t.UserID
WHERE  t.CreatedOn BETWEEN @startDate AND @endDate
       AND t.TargetID IN (SELECT contactid
                          FROM   @Contacts)
       AND t.TaskType <> '[=] Auto Email'
GROUP  BY t.TargetID,
          t.UserID,
          t.Workflow_ResultChosen_Label,
          t.Result,
          t.TaskType,
          t.Completed,
          u.FirstName,
          u.LastName

SELECT DISTINCT ( c.Marketsource )                                 AS [Market Source],
                t.producer                                         AS [Producer],
                C.leadname                                         AS [Lead Name],
                t.TaskType                                         AS [Task],
                Coalesce (t.workflow, t.result, ' ')               AS [Task Result],
                Dateadd(HOUR, @utcoffset, c.createdon)             AS [Received On],
                Dateadd(HOUR, @utcoffset, ( MIN (t.completedon) )) AS [Completed],
                (SELECT COUNT(*)
                 FROM   Quotes q WITH (NOLOCK)
                 WHERE  SaleID IS NULL
                        AND q.ContactID = c.contactid)             AS [Pending Quotes],
                (SELECT COUNT(*)
                 FROM   Sales s WITH (NOLOCK)
                 WHERE  s.Client_ID = c.contactid)                 AS [Total Sales]
FROM   @Contacts c
       INNER JOIN @tasks t
         ON t.targetid = c.contactid
GROUP  BY c.Marketsource,
          c.createdon,
          c.contactid,
          c.leadname,
          t.producer,
          t.tasktype,
          t.workflow,
          t.result,
          t.completedon

A: Well yes - sure - just add an ORDER BY c.CreatedOn to your last query - and since you're getting that error, add the c.CreatedOn column to your list of fields being selected:
SELECT DISTINCT
   c.Marketsource AS [Market Source],
   c.CreatedOn,
   t.producer AS [Producer],
   c.leadname AS [Lead Name],
   t.TaskType AS [Task],
   COALESCE(t.workflow, t.result, ' ') AS [Task Result],
   DATEADD(HOUR, @utcoffset, c.createdon) AS [Received On],
   DATEADD(HOUR, @utcoffset, MIN(t.completedon)) AS [Completed],
   (SELECT COUNT(*)
      FROM dbo.Quotes q WITH (NOLOCK)
      WHERE SaleID IS NULL
        AND q.ContactID = c.contactid) AS [Pending Quotes],
   (SELECT COUNT(*)
      FROM dbo.Sales s WITH (NOLOCK)
      WHERE s.Client_ID = c.contactid) AS [Total Sales]
FROM
   @Contacts c
INNER JOIN
   @tasks t ON t.targetid = c.contactid
GROUP BY
   c.Marketsource, c.CreatedOn, c.contactid, c.leadname,
   t.producer, t.tasktype, t.workflow, t.result, t.completedon
ORDER BY
   c.CreatedOn

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Born 5.09.2012. Smooth tricolour. Height 30 cm. Correct and full teeth.
Eye examination: 11.08.2014 - clear PLL, PRA, RD, HC.
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In 2014 FANTA conducted a landscape analysis to document the types of nutrition indicators collected at the national level in 16 countries funded by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) that were implementing nutrition assessment, counseling, and support (NACS) activities. A total of 321 nutrition-related indicators were identified, and are analyzed and presented by country in an analysis report. The findings may be of interest to national and international stakeholders working to support government-led monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for nutrition programs in these countries.


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Möbius è un film del 2013 diretto da Éric Rochant.

Film di spionaggio con protagonisti l'attore Premio Oscar, Jean Dujardin, Cécile de France e Tim Roth.

Trama
A Montecarlo è in missione Moise, quotata spia del FSB, per incastrare Rostovsky, un potente uomo d'affari russo, sospettato di riciclaggio di denaro sporco. Per svolgere le indagini si avvale di una avvenente trader statunitense, Alice, che lavora con disinvoltura e ottimi risultati in una società finanziaria che si occupa degli affari di Rostovsky occupandosi di crediti derivati. Alice viene avvicinata dagli emissari di Moise al fine di collaborare con la promessa di agevolare il suo ritorno in patria in quanto credono che abbia qualche problema per rientrare negli Stati Uniti a causa del suo precedente lavoro alla Lehman Brothers e al relativo crollo.

Alice accetta la collaborazione, ma in realtà è una pedina della CIA. Dapprima corteggiata da Rostovsky, conosce Moise in un locale notturno e se ne innamora. Moise deve muoversi con estrema cautela e non svela agli altri membri della squadra la love-story con Alice. Costretto a uccidere la guardia del corpo di Rostovsky ne occulta il cadavere per poi continuare la missione tra mille difficoltà e imprevisti.

Promozione
Il 16 novembre 2012 è stato diffuso online il teaser trailer del film.

Distribuzione
L'uscita nelle sale francesi è avvenuta il 27 febbraio 2013.

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Film thriller drammatici
Film ambientati a Montecarlo


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Placeringar

Herrar

Singel
10-11 februari 2002
Georg Hackl tog sin femte raka medalj, han blev den första att vinna fem olympiska medaljer i en sport. Genom sitt guld fick Armin Zöeggeler ett komplett set medaljer.

Dubbel
15 februari 2002
Tyskland(etta och fyra) och USA(tvåa och trea) dominerade tävlingen.

Damer

Singel
12-13 februari 2002
För femte gången i historien så var de tyska damerna ensamma på pallen.

Källor

Externa länkar

2002
Sporter vid olympiska vinterspelen 2002


Robot delivery systems and augmented reality are just some of the technologies transforming the shopping experience.
From checkout-free stores to meat vending machines, technology has been attempting to deliver convenience and novelty to consumers in many weird and wonderful ways. The terrain is constantly changing, as what were once merely intriguing ideas become realities.
But what are some of the more innovative concepts and how could they have widespread appeal? While something like a holographic coat hanger is probably a swing and a miss, perhaps an in-store robot assistant could keep the turnstiles spinning.
While it seems that Amazon's patented drone delivery system (Amazon Prime Air) remains eternally grounded, the world's most valuable public company has unveiled a six-wheeled robotic home delivery robot called Scout.
The machine, which is the size of a small cooler, travels along pavements to drop off goods and is being trialled across Snohomish County, Washington, accompanied by an Amazon employee chaperone.
While Amazon has made its gazillions largely in the e-commerce market, the company acquired Whole Foods Market in 2017 and is in the process of expanding its Amazon Go convenience store chain, both of which have established the multinational's presence in the bricks-and-mortar market.
Though the Amazon Scout seems to be being released exclusively for the company's e-commerce arm, more universal application of the little six-wheeler in the future cannot be discounted. Earlier this month, Starship Technologies unveiled a fleet of similar robots in collaboration with Sodexo to deliver Blaze Pizza, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks coffee to Virginian college students.
Imagine leaving your front door in the morning to pick up your milk and newspaper and being greeted by a self-driving, mobile grocery shop. That's the dream of San Francisco-based start-up Robomart, which is looking to usher in an age where shoppers can browse groceries right at their door.
This time last year, Food Spark reported that the company was seeking to license its technology to retailers – and just a few days ago, it announced its first deal: a partnership with Stop & Shop, which has more than 400 locations throughout the northeastern part of the US.
The Robomarts are constantly stocked, which takes away the need to create a basket of goods (either online or in store) and set a delivery day, while the idea of the big weekly (or even monthly) shop also goes out the window.
Augmented reality has been around for a while in the retail space but largely as a bit of a gimmick. And while Amazon is reportedly working on a fashion-orientated AR app that will "revolutionise the changing room," the likes of Lacoste, Topshop and Zara all incorporated the tech at some point in the last decade purely as PR stunts.
But AR might soon become a more useful concept rather than simply taking centre stage on one's Instagram story.
UK start-up Dent Reality has developed a rather nifty app that provides customers with a more interactive shopping experience. If you're going for groceries, for example, detailed information will appear for everything you pick up and hold to the camera. As you wander around, offers, guides and frequently bought products also pop up on screen.
Directional arrows leading customers to the products they want is also a pretty cool feature. No more getting lost looking for poppadoms.
US start-up Caper has started to roll out its AI-led self-checkout carts, with the company looking to rid the world of checkout lines.
Caper, which has raised almost £2.5m in investment, makes a shopping trolley with a built-in barcode scanner and credit card swiper. Three image recognition sensors and a weight sensor complete the ensemble.
"It doesn't make sense that you can order a cab with your phone or go book a hotel with your phone, but you can't use your phone to make a payment and leave the store. You still have to stand in line," said Caper co-founder and CEO, Lindon Gao.
The rise of the machines? Perhaps they're just looking for a job. Last January, Scotland's first robotic shop worker, named Fabio, debuted in a Margiotta store in Edinburgh. His job was to offer samples and to give information and directions. With his charm, wit and (apparently) hugs, he was an immediate hit.
Until he wasn't. Fabio lasted just a week before it became apparent he was tiresome, gimmicky and fundamentally bad at his job.
But the robots will not be discouraged. This month, US retailer Giant Food Stores announced that a whopping 172 Marty robots are being added to its portfolio of stores across the country.
Autonomous shopping is coming and robots may be a big part of that process.
A bit of a Big Brother-type innovation that incorporates facial recognition and tracking systems is currently being trialled in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur-based Sunway Velocity Mall has adopted tech that can identify shoppers in the mall by their unique mobile phones and collect data, including how full the mall is, where the customers shop, how frequently they visit and how long they stay.
Customers are then provided with customised notifications and offers based around their routines. It can even identify those customers with a birthday and direct them towards any stores that are offering celebratory offers. Children's whereabouts are also reportedly monitored.
While the system is already prevalent in malls across Singapore, we guess it might take a bit of persuading to get the UK involved, despite us having more CCTV activity per capita than any other European country.
"6 retail innovations for the future"


Cameron County High School freshman Nate Palumbo took fourth place at this weekend's District 9 Class AA Wrestling Championship Tournament held at Clearfield High School and in doing so qualified for the PIAA Northwest Regional Tournament to be held at Sharon High School on Friday and Saturday.
Palumbo, competing in the 285 lb. weight class, received a first round bye and then dropped his opening match to Hayden Thompson, a Brockway junior, by a score of 6-2. Palumbo then moved to the consolation bracket where he pinned Ridgway freshman Jacob Kunselman (2:23) and Sheffield junior Nick Knowles (4:34). In the consolation finals for third place Palumbo then ran into Thompson again and was pinned in 3:10.


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Q: Free and easy software to Monitor Cisco Router (T1)? I have a Cisco 1700 series router configured for T1 use. I was told to setup active monitoring to log uptime/flapping/etc. What options are out there for free? Cacti looks like a nightmare to setup I cant find a download of a VMWare image or I would go that route. The downloads I found expired. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

A: SNMP
On the cisco, add the snmp service and set the community string:
conf t snmp-server community [community string] ro

Then check what interface to monitor:
MYCISCO#show snmp mib ifmib ifindex
  FastEthernet0/0: Ifindex = 1
  Null0: Ifindex = 3
  Multilink1: Ifindex = 8

You will need the number next to the interface, in this config, Multilink1 is a bonded T1 interface, so we will remember 8 for later on.
Exit conf t and save:
exit
exit
wr mem

These are the OID's you'll set in PRTG, STG or any other snmp monitoring app:
1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.10.8
1.3.6.1.2.1.2.2.1.16.8

Notice the 8 at the end, that is the number that indicates the interface that we identified above.

A: I've had a great time with PRTG and its ease of use.

A: zenoss core. they have a virtual appliance as option as well.

A: Define 'etc'.  You can go with something simple like http://oss.oetiker.ch/mrtg/ (MRTG) or something much more full featured.  What are your requirements, exactly?  Bandwidth measurement?  Uptime?  What system are you going to use this on? (windows/unix)?  Do you want alerts sent when something happens?

A: If you think Cacti looks complex most other "real" monitoring systems are even more complex to setup. If you have a Linux machine available you could always use syslog-ng and use a syslog to mail script to trigger e-mail alerts based on certain syslogged strings (such as %LINKPROTO etc). It's very simple but would not be as reliable and scalable as implementing nagios, zenoss, opennms or a similar system.
On the Cisco router enable remote syslogging:
logging 192.168.1.1 (the ip of the Linux box running syslog)

You also need to define what you want to send to the syslog server with the snmp-trap directives (yes, snmp-traps also control syslogging).
syslog-ng.conf example:
source s_remote {
    tcp();
    udp();
};
destination d_mail {
    program("/usr/local/bin/syslog2mail.sh");
};
destination d_varlog {
    file("/var/log/$HOST" owner(root) group(logging) perm(0640)
    );
};
filter f_cisco {
    level(debug..emerg) and
    match("IP-EIGRP|IP-OSPF|LINKPROTO|LOGIN_FAILED|etc")
    and not match("stuff to ignore|dog|cat");
};
log {
    source(s_remote);
    filter(f_cisco);
    destination(d_varlog);
    destination(d_mail);
};

And the script to trigger emails:
#!/bin/bash -x
while read line; do
    var=$(echo $line | cut -d' ' -f4)
    echo $line | /bin/mailx -s "log notification $var" alerts@acmecorp.com
done

An alternative and possibly nicer way to do the same thing is to send snmp traps from the Linux box and translate the traps to emails in a similar way.

A: I've setup Graphite and fallen in love with it. Granted, it's best if you write your own scripts to poll for data, but sending data to it is pretty easy if you follow their sample python script.


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Home » COVID-19 Resources » Associa Cares Begins Distribution of Funds to Organizations Across North America for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Associa Cares Begins Distribution of Funds to Organizations Across North America for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
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Dallas, TX – March 30, 2020 – Associa, the industry's largest community management company, has begun the distribution of $250,000 in funds to organizations that are helping high-risk individuals affected by the COVID -19 situation, through Associa's national non-profit organization, Associa Cares.
The company has begun issuing community-based grants to local organizations serving at-risk groups in California, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, South Carolina, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Florida, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, and Ontario. The financial support was provided to food pantries including Pitman Pantry and Flemington Area Food Pantry; meal delivery services including Interfaith Ministries' Meals on Wheels and Meals on Wheels San Diego County; and lunch programs for kids including Fueled by Kids and Pack Away Hunger.
"Associa and Associa Cares remains steadfast in helping those in need during the COVID-19 situation," stated Andrew Fortin, Associa Cares president. "We have been blown away by the unwavering support of the communities and eagerness of individuals that want to help. It is times like these, which truly show the compassion that people have for each other and the necessity to step up and lend a helping hand."
Mr. Fortin added, "We will continue to distribute the donations across North America. Again, we strongly encourage anyone who wants to help, to donate to a charity focused on providing aid to the crisis relief. For those who would like to donate to Associa Cares, over the next few weeks, we will strictly use any funds we raise for COVID-19 relief efforts."
Associa Cares funds are distributed to organizations and families of Associa-managed and non-Associa managed communities. To donate to Associa Cares or apply for assistance, please visit our website at http://www.associacares.org.
Associa Cares is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created to assist families and communities in crisis as a result of natural and man-made disasters. Through donations raised from Associa employees and at fundraising events across the country, Associa Cares is able to provide direct financial relief to those affected by these types of tragedies.
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"My mom used to tell us that back home they would eat snow with 'thick, sweet milk', which can be easily known as sweetened condensed milk. This recipe is easy and will be leaving you asking for more. Place a large bowl outside when snowing. If there is already a lot of snow, you can pick up the clean, fresh snow."
Mix snow and sweetened condensed milk together in a bowl until very well mixed.
Mother Nature helps make this frozen old-timey treat.
If you think 1 can sweetened condensed milk is not enough, have 2 cans ready.
If your more a 'fruity' person, you can use any smoothie mix and pour it over the snow (without the condensed milk). But make sure you don't put too much, otherwise it will turn into liquid.
tastes great, much better than mac n cheese!!!!
Add one can of evaporated milk plus a pinch of salt and 1 Tbsp of vanilla extract and you have a real winner without the raw egg that a lot of recipes call for.
Made this today...a huge hit...everyone was hesitant at first (being "City People") but after a little coaxing it wasn't long before I received rave reviews!
This is how we made it when I was a child. The only other thing we did was add a touch of vanilla extract. So delicious and brings back great memories!
The Grandkids loved making there own Ice Cream. when it is so cold outside you can only go out long enough to get the SNOW.
I added a little vanilla extract to mine...1-2 tsp. My boys loved it!


A welcome addition to the list of integrated hardware for Axxon (former ITV) security systems has been made with the introduction of full support of Arecont and TRENDnet network IP cameras. Since now, Axxon (former ITV) systems became even more flexible due to broadening integrated equipment specter to fit the customers' needs and wishes.
High resolution digital network IP cameras are designed to be used in a variety of applications including production, business, mass transportation, office management and leisure industry. By means of remote viewing, it is possible to keep control over your site from anywhere via the Internet.
Arecont Vision network IP cameras are capable of delivering high resolution video streams in real time having high frame rates being HDTV format compatible parameters. Arecont Vision IP cameras resolution exceeds top analog CCTV models 4 times (1280 Õ 1024) and more. Being based on Arecont Vision patented MegaVideoT "massively-parallel" technology, IP cameras have massively extended functionality in comparison with analog models. The entire cameras line from Arecont Vision has live and recorded footage remote viewing option (e.g. via the Internet) as standard.
TRENDnet company being a worldwide market player specializes on newest and affordable network surveillance solutions for larger companies, small businesses and home use. TRENDnet products are focused on high level of standardization thus being intended for active companies concerned about efficient investment in technology products.
A newly integrated into Axxon (former ITV) product line, TV-IP201 network IP camera from TRENDnet is an ideal solution for remote monitoring and real time Internet video streaming. TV-IP201 delivers both audio and video being controlled via an ordinary web browser using either the Internet or any corporate LAN. The camera captures M-JPEG streams being capable of sending notifications via email containing still images of monitored scene.
All the newly integrated IP cameras from Arecont Vision and TRENDnet are fully tested and certified for use with Axxon (former ITV) products. Technical details and installer information will be included into Axxon (former ITV) training programs.


The transaction world is one of the areas which has really benefited from technology. Financial technology refers to use of digital or technological advancement to transact money. Long time ago, it was very hard to send money through long distances. You had to carry cash or use your bank for the same transactions. Nowadays, the process is very easy. You can send money from wherever you are. Actually, this has really promoted online businesses. They can do business with people that are a thousand miles away, send goods and still get paid through the online platforms. Ten years ago is when the cryptocurrency technology hit the world with storm. Some people really ignored while those who were optimistic invested in binance scanner. Today the richest people are those that invested with cryptocurrency.
In it is where we have the blockchain technology. Block chain technology is taking the world by storm and almost every industry is turning itself to accommodate blockchain. If there is any area that has really benefited from block chain, then it's the banking sector. Transactions are very easy and banks have been able to save the money they sued to pay their employers. People can also enjoy transacting at very low cost, or sometimes, at no cost. If you have ever used block chin technology anywhere, then you can tell its benefits. There are even rsi alerts crypto projects that are usually launched every day which rely on block chain. They are mostly called the ICO projects where people usually help in raising money. This is mostly called crowd funding.
If you want to join the block chain world, then you will have to pick a project where you can invest in. however, information is the greatest tools that any investor will ever wish to have. If you want to succeed, then you should make sure that you know the tricks that are usually involved in every industry. In block chain, there are very many websites where you can check the standings of the cryptocurrency. Here. The sites usually give the facts about any project and the value of cryptocurrency. There are very many sites and any investor can check. Most of them will direct you to the landing pages of the projects. Once you select a project, then you will only need to get some facts about it. This way, you will never lose any money and can use the same information for other projects. To get some facts about currency, go to http://money.cnn.com/2014/11/12/investing/currency-trading-foreign-exchange/.


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Woman's Bra Saves Her Life from A Hunter's Bullet
This woman's life got spared after a bullet was found on her bra's underwire.
A 42-year-old cycling woman from Germany cheated death with the help of her underwire bra.
According to reports, the unnamed woman was out cycling with her husband in Mecklenberg-Western Pomerania near Berlin when she felt a sudden pain in her chest.
As it turned out, a hunter's bullet hit her while they were crossing a path of a wild boar hunt in a field near the town of Gadebusch. The police believe that the bullet ricocheted from the hunter's gun.
Speaking to the police, the woman said: "I felt a sudden pain in my chest. I looked down to see that the wire in my bra was bent."
Because of her bra's underwire, the woman was unharmed and only sustained a big bruise on her chest.
Photo credit: Getty via Mirror UK
Considering that 6.5mm bullets are of high-velocity and can take lives at long distances, the lucky woman's "wonder bra" did a really great job in saving her life.
"The woman's underwear did her a very valuable service," a police spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, the woman's bra has been surrendered to police as evidence for future hearings and charges of causing injury due to negligence may be filed.
Source: Mirror UK, The Daily Mail UK
This 17-Yr-Old Girl's DIY Science Project Can Be The Ultimate Lifesaver. GENIUS!
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Epic Fail! Russian Navy Day Celebration Gets Ruined By Failed Missile Launches
During Navy Day, Russia experienced several missile mishaps. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Still, that was pretty funny!
Although the Russian Navy Day was meant to be a serious military event, everyone eventually started bursting in laughter – thanks to a very misguided missile!
The blunder took place at Sevastopol port at Crimea where frigate Ladny was supposed to demonstrate its SS-N-14 Silex, a missile used against submarines. Instead of showing an impressive firepower though, the missile performed poorly as its booster's went off course while the flight body dived straight to the sea.
Bystanders were able to capture footages of the embarrassment which later went viral on social media, receiving a lot of views, shares, and comments from amused netizens across the world. ...
This Thief Was Identified and Caught, Thanks to the Power Of Social Media
This thief thinks he can get away with a crime but he is gravely mistaken.
Ariaa
One of the dangers that we encounter to ensure safety in our homes is the threat of thieves. Most people even resort to different measures and ways like installing safety devices such as alarms and home security cameras to get rid of burglars. The best part of course is how these things come in handy.
This thief thought he could get away with a crime but he was absolutely wrong. He was caught on surveillance camera as he leisurely walked in through the garage of a home in Allen Park. At one point, he rolled out a generator and later on jumped in a Corvette, took a gold necklace and decided to leave.
The homeowner wanted to make sure that justice was served so he posted the thief's photo on social media. A 23-year-old woman named Ashley saw the photo and decided to share it followed by hundreds of others. Luckily, the man was identified and eventually caught. It turns out, he is convicted felon with a pretty long rap sheet....
Teenager Survived a Plane Crash and Hiked For 2 Days to Find Help
How this teen survived from a plane crash is believed to be a miracle.
Life is a gift but oftentimes, we fail to appreciate it. We live each day whining about a lot of things, forgetting the fact that we should be grateful instead. For now, let this story teach you how important life is and believe that everyday can be a miracle.
Autumn Veatch was found wandering in the woods by a driver two days after their plane crashed. The 16-year-old teenager was flying in a private plane with her step-grandparents, Leland and Sharon Bowman, from Montana to Washington when it crashed somewhere in northern Washington state. Fortunately, she survived with only some minor injuries.
Autumn Veatch posing in the plane before it took off.
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So I may as well start the ball rolling with a personal thread.
It may not look possible to be simpler than last year, but my current 'plan' is even easier than that was.
including sleeveless, and open fronted as a jacket - this is a 'one pattern many looks' plan.
Tunic No.1 is top left.
This sort of very simple shape has almost infinite potential for variations, using every type of fabric, with embellishment, simple pattern hacks. . .
There are many simple patterns like this, but most are rectangles and as I'm very pear shaped I like one with sloping sides.
Rusty Bensussen - Making a complete wardrobe from 4 basic patterns.
Borrow & Rosenberg - Hassle-free make your own clothes book.
Bottom & Chaney - Make it your own.
They do look very 'over the top' to modern taste, but great fun and full of ideas for changing a basic pattern. Many of the styles make us laugh now, but most pattern making and sewing techniques are still the same.
I wear lots of tan and taupe, also cool grey which works well for me but is not included.
Two years ago I made SWAP plans at 3 levels of sewing difficulty.
I suggested a variety of patterns rather than thinking what is possible in 4 months with my slow fitting and slow sewing - see Box Top SWAPs in https://www.pinterest.co.uk/sewingplums.
This year I'm emphasising One Pattern Many Looks so I'm limiting myself to one pattern for each garment type. These patterns have some ready-made style elements but can also be changed.
My SWAP plan includes starting from a pullover pattern and adapting it to make a jacket/shirt/vest.
Have finished the toile and started on 'the real thing'.
Colouring - my personal colours (hair, skin, eyes) are all neutrals. So I have no problem with wearing neutrals, I have more trouble with accents !
But I have got mixed cool-warm colouring - cool hair, warm skin.
Here I am with Imogen Lamport's test cards for cool-warm.
- cover the cool card and the warms look congruent, the same photo looks cheerful.
Here is a photo I made years ago to illustrate my style.
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"Chip and PIN" - whose goods are you paying for?
US Military removes Word documents from the Web?
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candidates in the same contest.
either left in machines or lying around the polling place.
removable memory cards and read the data from there.
could have cast votes in this race.
when the meter is dropped or its battery is changed.
the measurement switching problem" according to the FDA announcement.
inadvertently omitted from Abbott's press release, are also included.
retail and mail order pharmacies and physicians' offices.
centerpiece of diabetes management.  .
which time the entire ATM network [country-wide!] would be offline.
centra processing unit to cater for the busy season.
to wonder about the wisdom of this.
could cause a fatal accident.
sure they can have it both ways!
after it accidentally sent its results by email to research analysts.
report the error and the template was recalled.
conducting a full inquiry to make sure it doesn't happen again."
secure than relying on signatures, which in general is probably true.
different amount, indicating that she had been billed for the wrong amount.
had paid by cash instead of credit card.
supervisor to sort out the mess.
is not aware to check the receipts for consistency.
by concerns that some information may have been leaked to the market.
accessible with minor manipulation of the spreadsheet.
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tracking system run by the people who produce the Linux distribution.
several bugs were recognized as being the same and were merged into one.
resources away from fixing other bugs that have other causes.


We recently published our latest forecast of the global mobile phone market, and the picture isn't rosy. Sales in 2019 will be limited to 1.8 billion units, a drop of 3% from 2018. Of these, smartphones will be 1.4 billion units, down 2% from 2018. Handsets are succumbing to numerous challenges, including lengthening replacement cycles for mobile phones, a weakened Chinese economy, along with macroeconomic and political uncertainty in other major markets.
Yearly sales of 2 billion mobile phones seemed so close just a few years ago, but might become a distant dream for the industry. Our new five-year outlook is for 1.9 billion units on an annual basis until 2023.
Changing consumer behaviour is the main reason for the stagnant mobile phone market in many countries in 2019. This is a trend we've previously observed in Western Europe, where sales have suffered a 23% fall between 2013 and 2018. In our recent consumer survey of some key Western European markets, 35% of respondents said they plan to keep their current phone for longer than their previous one, and only 13% told us they will change their phone faster than in the past. This trend has slammed the brakes on Western European countries, and we believe similar dynamics are having a dramatic impact in the US, where we forecast mobile phone sales will drop 9% in 2019.
China isn't immune to this trend either. In fact, in the world's largest mobile phone market the effect is magnified by the macroeconomic slowdown: mobile phone shipments slumped 13% in 2018 and are on track for another fall, by 9%, in 2019.
We're also concerned that the increasingly steep prices of high-end smartphones are biting sales. For a long time, it seemed like the big mobile phone-makers could charge as much as they wanted for their latest flagship devices, but it appears they got carried away in 2018. The psychological threshold of $1,000 seems to have made some consumers re-evaluate whether they really need to replace their phone as quickly as they've done in the past.
We have downgraded our expectations for 2019 even in India, where over 320 million mobile phones will be sold in 2019. This translates to a rise of just 5% from 2018, significantly below the 10% recorded last year but taking into account disruption in online retail in February and a generally cautious mood that holds back people from spending money before the imminent general election.
But unlike elsewhere, demand in India is expected to bounce back quickly and to reach almost 400 million units by 2023 — roughly as many as in China. It's little surprise that all big mobile phone-makers are strongly pursuing success in India. However, it is Chinese brands like Xiaomi that are achieving the most success, which is of great concern to high-profile brands like Apple and Samsung.
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In the face of these difficult market conditions, smartphone makers are pinning their hopes on 5G devices. We now expect shipments of 5G phones to get off to a slower start than previously anticipated, but the growth trajectory from 2020 and beyond will be encouraging: 220 million 5G phones will be sold in 2020, rising to 930 million in 2023 to account for almost half of all mobile phone sales. History has shown that the introduction of a new "G" always helps to energize demand for new phones, and 5G will be no exception.
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Information gathered by sportscrusader.com has it that four (4) unnamed persons believed to be workers of the Ministry of Youth and Sports have been fingered as beneficiaries of the GFA's coefficient money.
It will be recalled that Presidential Commissioner Justice Senyo Dzamefe tasked the Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi to produce the 20 names believed to be the beneficiaries of the famous Coefficient money shared after the 2014 World Cup.
According to sources close to Sportscrusader.com, President Kwesi Nyantakyi has successfully submitted the full list of the beneficiaries and that included four persons believed to be high ranked members from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
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In the holidays I went to Waiheke Island. My family and I woke up at seven o'clock in the morning, and we drove to the train station in Glen Innes. We waited for a few minutes after my dad bought the tickets for the train. Eventually, the train arrived and we hopped on board. We were heading to the city so we could catch a ferry on Waiheke Island.
When we disembarked, we had to quickly buy breakfast and wait near the checkout. We quickly ate our breakfast and then had to board the ferry. During the ride, I saw splashing waves and amazing views. When we arrived on Waiheke Island, we went through the forest. We also saw people in the forest. My family and I walked for a few minutes and finally found a restaurant.
They had some nice food on the menu. Later we ate and we went back down the forest and to the bus stop. Next stop we went to the beach. After the beach we went back to the ferry. Soon after a few minutes, we went back home.
What a fun and exhausting trip.


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import com.microsoft.azure.arm.resources.collection.implementation.GroupableResourcesCoreImpl;
import com.microsoft.azure.management.compute.v2017_03_30.Snapshots;
import com.microsoft.azure.management.compute.v2017_03_30.Snapshot;
import rx.Observable;
import rx.Completable;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.Collection;
import com.microsoft.azure.arm.resources.ResourceUtilsCore;
import com.microsoft.azure.arm.utils.RXMapper;
import rx.functions.Func1;
import com.microsoft.azure.PagedList;
import com.microsoft.azure.Page;
import com.microsoft.azure.management.compute.v2017_03_30.AccessUri;
import com.microsoft.azure.management.compute.v2017_03_30.OperationStatusResponse;
import com.microsoft.azure.management.compute.v2017_03_30.GrantAccessData;

class SnapshotsImpl extends GroupableResourcesCoreImpl<Snapshot, SnapshotImpl, SnapshotInner, SnapshotsInner, ComputeManager>  implements Snapshots {
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        SnapshotsInner client = this.inner();
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                return new OperationStatusResponseImpl(inner, manager());
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        return  new SnapshotImpl(inner.name(), inner, manager());
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Pinehurst No. 4 is a good course and a solid test. With pot bunkers everywhere, it's a different look to the other courses at the resort. Some might like the variety, some might think they're a little dull since there is really no diversity in bunker shapes or sizes. If you're going to play at the Resort, this should definitely be on your list, however, I'd say there are a couple other courses in the sand hills that I think of more highly. With that said though, with so many excellent golf courses in the Pinehurst area, it's not a bad thing to be a few courses down the list and doesn't mean you're not a solid golf course. I'm looking forward to playing Pinehurst No. 8 in a couple months and will see where No. 4 stands up to the other main competitor for championship level rounds that aren't played on No. 2.
A tough finishing hole and the hardest hole on the side, by handicap. Avoiding the sand is the key here. It's down the left side on the first shot, and the crosses and works its way down the right on the approach. A par definitely earns you a cocktail on the veranda and will more than likely win a bet or the match.
It's only 224 yards to the waste area on the left, so judge your tee shot carefully. Laying back isn't necessarily a bad play since this isn't a terribly long hole. Bunkers guard either side of the front of the green.
22 Pot Bunkers make the 17th look like the surface of the moon in spots. They're on the left off of the tee and then all over the place on the 2nd and 3rd shots. Laying back to about 100 yards from the green will avoid the bunkers in the area of the green. However, don't be careless on the approach shot as the green is 50 yards deep and being in the wrong section will put you in risk of a three-putt.
This one is a cool par 4. 21 pot bunkers in play, with a few flanking either side of the green, and the rest on either side in front of the green. A run-up shot is really not to this small green, but you should be coming in with a short iron or wedge anyway. A fun and good-looking hole.
Now to the other side of the pond. The 14th keeps the pond on its left side with three pot bunkers on the right to get in the way of a conservative bail-out. The green is over 45 yards deep and two-tiered, so get your club right.
On the 13th hole, we get back to the pond that contributed to why Fazio saw such potential in this site for his re-design. This is the same pond what was hit over on the 4th, and will not come into play on the 13th and 14th holes, and it's used beautifully. On the drive, sand is on your left, and it's roughly 260 yards to get to the pond on the left from the tee. The pond stretches from there down the remainder of the left side and must be navigated on your second shot, or avoided by a lay-up. I had 260 in, tried to lay up, and hooked it into the water...not much of a lay-up! This is a great looking hole and one of the highlights of the round.
This third downhill par 3 and another green that angles away from the player to the left with pot bunkers on the left as well (like #10). There's plenty of room to land the ball on the right half of the green. If the pin is back left, good luck!
Plenty of width to let it fly off of this tee. The three pot bunkers on the left are only 220 yards to clear from the tee. Waste is on either side of the fairway from there. Pot bunkers guard the front of the green, so the safe route would be to aim to the middle of the green, but don't go too far or you'll face a fall-off behind the green.
The right side of the fairway is the best angle to approach this green, but the safest line off the tee is done the left...pretty typical golf course architecture. The trouble on the right is in the form of pot bunkers at 245 yards from the tee. Avoid the bunkers that flank the green on the left and the one that protects the short right and you'll have a chance to score on this relatively easy hole.
Lots and lots of pot bunkers here. On the yardage book, I counted 26 of them! It's about 250 to carry those in the landing area from the tee. From there, the next requirement is to avoid all of them that front of the green. Keep your ball on grass on this hole and you can score, but that's easier said than done. If not, you'll be doing plenty of raking!
Sand, sand, and more sand. Waste area runs the length of the hole on the right, which is a subtle dogleg right itself. If you can avoid it, there are no others sources of trouble. The only hole without a single pot bunker on the entire course, but plenty of sand makes up for it.
From the blue tees, it's 251 yards to clear the cluster of pot bunkers on the right. Pot bunkers are short left of the green. Just keep it safe on this one and you can walk over with a par. Done be silly/greedy and play for more.
A long and narrow par 4 here. Two set of pot bunkers flank the fairway with the first set on the right and set further from the tee on the left. I hammered my drive into the trees and associated pine needles on the left...not the preferred line of play! The front of the green is open, as are many of the greens on No. 4, allowing for a run-up shot. Since you'll probably be coming in with a longer club, this makes the shot more playable for the average player.
The second one-shotter on the side is a bit downhill with a waste area on the left and two pot bunkers short and right. Strangely, the white tees are typically on one of the tee boxes on the left, which is a harder angle into the hole. The blue tees are a bit farther back, but a much easier angle. Didn't make any sense to me.
The fourth is probably the most photographed hole at No. 4 and one of the most photographed holes in the entire resort. When the azaleas are out behind the green, this is probably a site to be seen. However, in January, they're just bushes! The hole is downhill with a pond in the front guarding the right half. Bail out at your own risk as two pot bunkers protect the left side as well.
Two clumps of pot bunkers are down the left side of this hole. I took a dangerous line and got lucky to be safe in between bunkers in the second clump. A steep slope fronts the green, so hit a shot far enough to get all the way there.
A very reachable par 5 with just pot bunkers getting in your way. It's 296 yards to reach the right set of bunkers on the left side of the fairway, so I wasn't worried about those. I had 230 yards left into the green from my drive, so a smooth 3 wood would have been plenty to get home. I didn't pull it off, but oh well. Pot bunkers are on the right of could be a layup one and then around the green as well.
Your round at #4 starts off adjacent to the Thistle Dhu putting course, and experience in itself that isn't to be missed. The first is a dogleg right with waste on the left and through the fairway, and your first look at the Fazio Royal Dornoch pot bunkers on the right. The pot bunkers are more penal than the waste area, so while the right side gives a better angle into the green, aim right at your own risk. Pot bunkers are on the left side of the crowned green.
There's more to Pinehurst than just the famous Number 2 course. Pinehurst Number 4 is one of 8 courses that make up the Pinehurst Resort. While it doesn't get the attention, notoriety, or professional majors that its big brother draws, it is still a strong golf course, and one that's worth playing if in the Pinehurst area. In fact, when the USGA needed a second course to co-host the first two rounds of the 2008 US Amateur, they used #4 as the complement to #2. The Pinehurst Resort is not cheap and most package deals give full access to the seven "other" courses at the resort, with a surcharge to play the famous #2 course. If you're looking to save on that surcharge, and still wand a good golf experience, the conventional wisdom is to look to either #4 or #8. This review will focus on #4, which I played in January, 2013, the day before I played #2. We took carts at #4 and caddies at #2, but #4 would have been plenty walkable, as is the case with any of the give courses (1-5) that occupy the main clubhouse known as Pinehurst Country Club.
Number 4 was originally built in 1919 and routed by Donald Ross. However, the course has gone through many iterations since, and what exists today is really nowhere close to Ross's original design. In fact, there was a time where the management of Pinehurst determined that the course was unnecessary and actually closed it. When it re-opened in the 1950's, the course was a re-design by Robert Trent Jones with only six Donald Ross holes kept. Tweaks and change through the year by Jones, his son Rees Jones, and Pinehurst owner Richard Tufts were not terribly popular, after which the club hired Tom Fazio to come in and start fresh on #4. In doing so, Fazio took a good piece of land and built a solid championship-caliber course which opened in 2000, the year after the US Open at #2. Fazio and his team apparently looked for inspiration in their design from Pine Valley, Royal Dornoch, and the neighboring #2. What was created and unique at Pinehurst is a course with pot bunkers everywhere (Royal Dornoch). In addition, waste areas a-plenty (Pine Valley) and some #2-style inverted tee cup greens.
While I was mildly disappointed with #4 relative to my expectations the course is still good. I expected to be "wowed" but left "pleased" with the experience. There are some good holes on #4, but nothing that was completely unique in my opinion. Regardless, part of enjoying Pinehurst is enjoying the entire experience, rather than simply the golf holes. The feel and history of the Clubhouse, the Carolina Hotel, and veranda overlooking the 18th at #2, the Putter Boy statue, the village; it's an endless list of experiences that make Pinehurst what it is, the golf courses notwithstanding. No matter whether you play #2, #4, or a course that isn't even at the resort, every golf needs to make a trip to Pinehurst. If you're not going to play the courses at the Resort, at least stop by for a drink and to sit on the veranda. It's worth the trip!
So, to my review of #4. I played the Blue tees, which were 6,658 yards and a rating/slope of 71.7/129. Going back a set of tees takes you to the Gold tees, which were 7,117 yards and 74.2/135...quite a difference. Blue tees are quoted below:
Pinehurst (No. 4)
http://www.pinehurst.com/golf/courses/no-4/
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0:08 – Fund Drive Premium: The Life of Frederick Douglass: A Graphic Narrative of a Slave's Journey from Bondage to Freedom
David F. Walker (@DavidWalker1201) is a writer, filmmaker and graphic artist. His latest book is The Life of Frederick Douglass: A Graphic Narrative of a Slave's Journey from Bondage to Freedom.Yours for a pledge of $100 to KPFA, or, with the addition of the Pacifica Radio Archives Black History Collection, $300.
1:08 – Fund Drive Premium: Fandango at the Wall
Fandango at the Wall: Creating Harmony Between the United States and Mexico, is a experiential project by GRAMMY-winning producer and New York Times bestselling author, Kabir Sehgal, accompanied by a score from GRAMMY-winning musician Arturo O'Farrill and a foreword written and read by historian Douglas Brinkley. Through periods of great friendship with robust trade and loose immigration policies to tense relations beset by wars, the drug trade and human trafficking the relationship between the United States and Mexico has had its ups and downs. With the latest Trump-induced xenophobia toward Mexico, Fandango contextualizes how it is the latest swing in the up-and-down, two-hundred-year history of these two countries.
We speak with Kabir Seghal (@HiKabir), a five time Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning producer, author, and currently works as a corporate strategist with a global payments technology investment firm. Hi latest project is Fandango at the Wall: Creating Harmony Between the United States and Mexico.
"In a lyrical narrative reflecting on Fandango Fronterizo, a musical celebration held on both sides of the border wall, Sehgal addresses how this broken relationship between the United States and Mexico has been repaired in the past and continues to adapt today. Fandango at the Wall provides clarity to the current debate regarding construction of the wall and America's posture toward immigration, highlighting the music that works to bring both countries together. With original music accompanying a call-to-action narrative, Fandango at the Wall demonstrates how music can heal and bridge gaps between communities."
Get the Fandango soundtrack (2 CDs) for your pledge of $100, or the box set (book + CD) for $150, or both for $200.


NEW YORK – Council Member Rory I. Lancman, chair of the Committee on the Justice System, today introduced legislation, Intro. 1324, to establish a task force to develop strategies to prevent white supremacist violence. The task force is charged with studying white supremacist organizations and acts of violence encouraged by these organizations, and making recommendations to the Mayor and the City Council for improving safety procedures.
Lancman's call for a task force to combat white supremacist violence comes months after members of the "Proud Boys," a hate group identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center, attacked individuals in Manhattan in full view of the police. No members of the "Proud Boys" were arrested that evening. Lancman believes that a task force is needed to ensure that the city's key law enforcement stakeholders develop a comprehensive strategy for identifying white nationalist organizations and thwarting any attempts to cause violence in New York City.
The task force will be comprised of the following members: the Director of the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice; the NYPD's Chief of Crime Control Strategies; the NYPD's Chief of Counterterrorism; the Commissioner of the Emergency Management Department; two members appointed by the Mayor and two members appointed by the Speaker of the City Council. Additionally, each of the City's District Attorneys will be invited to participate in the task force.