text:
var assert = require('assert');
var indexedDB = require('../test-helper');
var support = require('./support');
var createdb = support.createdb;

describe('W3C Request Behavior Tests', function () {
    // request_bubble-and-capture
    it('Bubbling and capturing of request events', function (done) {
        var events = [];

        var open_rq = createdb(done);
        open_rq.onupgradeneeded = function(e) {
            var db = e.target.result;
            var txn = e.target.transaction;
            var store = db.createObjectStore("s");
            var rq1 = store.add("", 1);
            var rq2 = store.add("", 1);
            db.onerror = function(){};

            log_request(' db',  db);
            log_request('txn', txn);
            log_request('rq1', rq1);
            log_request('rq2', rq2);

            // Don't let it get to abort
            db.addEventListener('error', function(e) { e.preventDefault() }, false);
        }

        open_rq.onsuccess = function(e) {
            log("open_rq.success")(e);
            assert.deepEqual(events, [
                                           "capture  db.success",
                                           "capture txn.success",
                                           "capture rq1.success",
                                           "bubble  rq1.success",

                                           "capture  db.error: ConstraintError",
                                           "capture txn.error: ConstraintError",
                                           "capture rq2.error: ConstraintError",
                                           "bubble  rq2.error: ConstraintError",
                                           "bubble  txn.error: ConstraintError",
                                           "bubble   db.error: ConstraintError",

                                           "open_rq.success"
                                         ],
                                "events");
            done();
        }

        function log_request(type, obj) {
            obj.addEventListener('success', log('capture ' + type + '.success'), true);
            obj.addEventListener('success', log('bubble  ' + type + '.success'), false);
            obj.addEventListener('error', log('capture ' + type + '.error'), true);
            obj.addEventListener('error', log('bubble  ' + type + '.error'), false);
        }

        function log(msg) {
            return function(e) {
                if(e && e.target && e.target.error)
                    events.push(msg + ": " + e.target.error.name);
                else
                    events.push(msg);
            };
        }
    });
});


The Story: A few years ago, I took a couple of weeks and sampled salad rolls at the different vendors downtown to discover the differences in how they were prepared. I hatched an idea – why not make salad rolls with steak or pepperoni or even ham and eggs. I crafted them at home for fun and enjoyed them immensely. The owners of GO Cart were reading my mind as they have opened offering up American Salad Rolls. Just my style.
I'm surprised that salad rolls from many carts weren't just salad. Pork and shrimp were added. At GO Cart, that's the norm, not the exception. At GO Cart, you get a traditional styled salad roll with rice paper and Napa cabbage, yet the menu offers up pulled pork, chicken, bacon, avocado and more as additions. Truly, savory, scrumpous salad rolls. The Blue Cheese and Cucumber with celery, radish, cashews and green onions exploded with cold and crunchy flavors. I sat there, truly enjoying the dry blue cheese notes wondering why I hadn't ordered the pulled pork with dried cherries and pumpkin seeds. Oh well, there will be a return visit for sure.
GO Cart not only does the twist on the salad roll, they offer whole fruit smoothies as well. The list is chalk full of apples and oranges and strawberries and mangos. Salad rolls and smoothies. A great pair. GO Cart is located at the Central Eastside Food Carts on SE MLK and Stark. There are a number of great vendors there along with picnic tables and tenting to keep out of the elements. Drop on by and let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.


Eating snot can also prevent bacteria from sticking to teeth, according to the article published in the journal of the American Society for Microbiology. The findings even suggest snot could defend against respiratory infections, stomach ulcers and even HIV.
"Nature pushes us to do different things because it is to our advantage to have certain behaviors, to consume different types of foods," said said co-author Dr Scott Napper, professor of biochemistry at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. "So maybe when you have an urge to pick your nose and eat it, you should just go with nature.
"Eating the dry remains of what you pull out is a great way of strengthening the body's immune system," he said. "Medically it makes great sense and is a perfectly natural thing to do. In terms of the immune system, the nose is a filter in which a great deal of bacteria are collected.


United Kingdom is known for a lot of things, but the crappy weather is probably on the top list of most people. Last week Sunday we had all the four weather seasons in one day and this is an ongoing thing. – Snowy, rainy, sunny and windy. With a weather like that, dressing up can be challenging. It was definitely a priority when packing for our mini trip to Hull. I stuck with the basics with comfort in mind of course. On day one of our trip, I wore this outfit to play tourist in the city.
I got this Boujee graphic tee from the men's section of Forever 21. The floral colourful print just stood out to me and I didn't think twice about it being a man's top. Without someone telling you, you wouldn't even notice its a man's top. Who cares anyways! I complimented the tee with one of my favourites fitted jeggings from Fashion Nova, converse and puffer coat. Graphic t-shirts like this one on me speaks volume without trying too much. My earrings are from new look. It has become one of my go-to earrings of late. Lovely piece!
Wishing you a blessed week. Any goals this week? Share you thoughts!
Find some nice graphic t-shirts HERE.
I don't know why, but I always try to stay away from tees with prints. You rock this outfit, I will definitely try to style my printed tees from no on!
Oh noooo…Liz!! They're so fun though. Good to hear that. Awesome!
Thanks much and following you back on IG.
Isn't it so difficult to dress when the weather is crummy?! You've done such a cute job – I love buying from the men's section. You look lovely!
It sure is Quinn! Good to hear that. Thank you!
That tee is cute! Cannot believe it's a man's!
Sure is and you're not alone at all. Thank you!
What a cool tee! Love that you found it in the men's section at F21. Amazing casual look Missy!
haha I love that shirt. I should head over to Forever 21 for it!
Haha… Thank you Didier and good to hear that.
Such a beautiful t shirt! I really like floral pattern! You look amazing!
Oh yes!! Good to hear that and thank you!
Love a good graphic tee. I love the way you've styled this one!
Good to hear that Sheena! Thank you!
What a great top…you would never know it from the men's section. But like you said, it doesn't matter anyway!
I know right!? Ha!! Thank you Aimsy!
This is a great reminder to shop outside of our "category" Missy. Heck, I've even found kid's things that are perfect!!
I actually love buying mens tees sometimes and I love that you've paired such a bold tee with a simple outfit- great style!
Good to hear that Soph! Thanks much!
Haha!! That makes the two of us, Allie. Lol!!
In love with this street style.
Good one Priya! Thank you!
Is it a man's top for real? I like it a lot! I would definitely buy it too!
I kid you now, Francesca! Good to hear that and thank you.
We experience all 4 seasons in one day too. So annoying! And you are right, I would have never guessed that your tee was a man's top! It's so cute!
Aww…hope the sun starts shinning soon. You're not alone there.
Love this casual outfit on you, so cozy. Love you t-shirt , I would never think it's a man's top. Happy Tuesday.
Good to hear that, Nina. I know right!? Thanks muchas!
Very nice, cool look! You look great. Wonderful post! Thanks for sharing.
I also liked your new haircut.
Haha, I love this tee! And I love the idea of letting the graphic tee do all the talking!
Ha!! Good to hear that Ashley. Thank you!
I love this graphic tee and I would never have guessed it's from the men's section!
Good to hear Julia! I was surprised too.
Boujee for sure. Not sure many men would wear this top and it is perfect on You. Kudos!!
Ha!! Thank you beautiful and couldn't agree more.
I love graphic tees, they really can go with (almost) everything and always look very cool!
Your is super stylish and love how you've paired it, perfect urban style!
Good to hear that Silvia and couldn't agree more.
Love me a good graphic tee because its comfy and can also be stylish. Love the casual street style vibes and your earrings go perfectly with your outfit. Can't believe you found this in the men's department. Hope its a sunnier and brighter day tomorrow.
Good to hear that sis. I couldn't believe it too. Ha!! Thanks much!
I like browsing through the mens section sometimes too! I love oversized items 🙂 cute tshirt!
So adorable t-shirt… I like it so much! Beautiful look.
4 weather seasons in one day is definitely an achievement! Your floral top is so cute, dear Missy May!
I love graphic tees, they're so fun! And they pair so easily with everything. I always throw one on with some jeans and go!
Good to hear that and couldn't agree more. Thanks much for the contribution.
Good to hear that! Haha…good one! Hope you style/share it soon.
I love such statement pieces, they give the whole vibe to the look!
I love the graphic tee! You honestly could never tell that it was from the men's section. I love the roses and you look beautiful in these photos too! And 4 seasons in one day sounds intense.
That makes the two of us Kara. Couldn't agree more. Thanks much!
Your graphic T-shirt is so cool love. You styled it effortlessly. I really need to start looking in the men's section, lol.
Thanks much Pentene! You definitely should! Lol!
That's such a cool and adorable tee you have there dear! Love it!
That tee looks amazing on you.
Haha!! Ever so kind my dear Sophie. I hope the weather does too and yes, we had a fab trip.
I love your top. Boujee is pretty much my vibes half of the time haha. I need to get this shirt! Love how you rocked it like a boss ;)!
Good to hear that Nancy. Hahaha… Get it and rock it like a boss too. Ha!!
Love this tee. I would have grabbed it as well even if it's from the men's section.
Good to hear that Radi. Thanks much!
I really love your style.You look Superb.
I just love your style.Your hair,your top.everything is amazing.
Wow I just love this beautiful T-shirt with the flower design. How interesting that you bought it in the men's department. Just goes to show you that you must have an open mind.
What strange weather we are having. Four seasons in one day! That is just so peculiar, yet, I do get it. Sending love.
Thanks much Elle and much love!
Oh that tee is very, very fabulous. I want one for myself. Hoping the weather will improve for you soon.
Love the tee. Have a great week.
I actually noticed that there are a lot of great graphic tees in the men's section. This one is pretty awesome on you, and I think your hair looks super great in these pics.
Graphic t shirts have turned into a new medium where artists can showcase their unique and creative talents.
I couldn't agree more Leland. Thank you!


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By Joe Johnson|2022-01-13T13:42:34-05:00January 12th, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Beatles, ed sullivan show, miami beach, mitzi gaynor, the beatles|
Demolish the Deauville? Beatle fans and many others say "You Can't Do That", even though the historic hotel is in major disrepair. What can we do to save the place where The Beatles played their 2nd Ed Sullivan Show to 70 million viewers?

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Michael W. Murphy is Vice President of Sales for NSI-MI. Reporting to the Company President, Mike is responsible for providing the overall leadership and management of the Company's worldwide sales efforts. He was appointed to his current position in 2016 following the merger of MI Technologies and NSI. Prior to the merger he was Vice President of Sales for MI Technologies since 2005. He had also previously served MI as Vice President and Business Manager of the Commercial and Communications business area. Mike joined MI in 1999 as Director, Customer Support.
Mike's management career includes over twenty years of service with The Boeing Company and Rockwell International. His most recent position with Boeing was Phantom Works Site Director and Programs Manager, Advanced Systems at the Military Aircraft and Missiles site in Duluth, Georgia. He also served on the Boeing company-wide Phantom Works Strategic Management Council. Prior to Boeing's 1996 acquisition of the Space and Defense businesses of Rockwell International, Mike was Business Development Director for Rockwell's Tactical Missiles business. During this time he also served on the Rockwell company-wide Strategy Council for High Speed Flight Technology. His service at the Tactical Missiles business unit also included tenure as Program Manager and Operations Project Manager.
Over his career, Mike has been active in a number of industry and professional organizations, including the National Management Association, the Air Force Association, the Army Aviation Association, the Precision Strike Association, the Navy League, and the Antenna Measurement and Techniques Association.
Mike holds a Master of Business Administration Degree in Business and Operations management from the Ohio State University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management from the University of Notre Dame.


Small and compact, this cute, little purse can carry a surprising amount, yet slips perfectly into a pocket or bag. The genuine leather exterior is soft, yet slightly textured, giving it a luxurious feel. From cards, to cash and coins, this nifty accessory can hold it all, making it a must-have daily staple.


I shouldn't be reviewing this book.
And I have to skewer this poor kid.
Her parents will hate me.
My patients will hate me.
That's how Lizzie Simon writes --- telegraphically, dramatically, with a flair. In this short book, she chronicles the terrors of her bipolar episodes, which exploded when she was 17, just after her admission to Columbia. She doesn't write that much about her treatment or her life before the onset of her illness. In retrospect, she realizes that as talented and successful as she was, there were hints of the problems that were to come throughout her childhood. She doesn't talk that much about her family, although it's clear that they play a significant role in her illness, genetically, through conflicts, and through support.
Primarily, the book is about others, about Lizzie's quest to find young people with bipolar disorder who have endured, survived, and triumphed over their affliction. Her sparse style yields portraits that are brilliantly sketched, much in the way that great artists and caricaturists can capture the essence of a person with a few well-chosen lines. She can weave a narrative back and forth in time with remarkable skill.
I don't diagnose bipolar disorder in my practice anymore. I don't need to --- the patients come to see me and tell me that they are bipolar. It's replacing ADHD as the new hot diagnosis, generating titles such as Understanding Your Bipolar Child. Lizzie Simon makes the term come alive with meaning, poignantly portraying the human suffering and devastation that this illness can leave in its wake.
But she's a far better poster child than John Nash (A Beautiful Mind). Of course, she doesn't have Russell Crowe's soulful basset-hound eyes, but she does sparkle. On the book jacket, Peter Kramer, MD, compares Lizzie Simon to Elizabeth Wurzel, saying, "Detour does for bipolar disorder what Prozac Nation did for depression." Let me assure you that Lizzie Simon is no Lizzie Wurzel. She comes across as a genuine and likeable person, really wanting to help herself by helping others. She is not the self-absorbed, narcissistic hedonist, hooked on drugs and promiscuity, who wrote Prozac Nation. Lizzie Simon does meet one person who is rather like Elizabeth Wurzel and tries desperately to rescue him and to be rescued by him. She seems to be ready at the end of the book to give him up, and we pray that she maintains the resolve to do so.
Lizzie Simon is my poster child for bipolar disorder. Her message is simple and direct: bipolar illness can wreak havoc, but is treatable, if those who have it find the right doctor and medication and take their medication religiously. I will be lending my copy of Detour to all my young patients with bipolar disorder and their families. No, I'll be suggesting that they buy their own copies. An author as good as this deserves some royalties, and the gasoline costs for feeding that SUV of hers as she criss-crossed the country writing her book must have been very high.


A sensational pair of black silk chiffon pants.
Chiffon is semi-sheer with black silk lining.
Straight leg style. Stretch waistband.
Teddi was started by Teddi Winograd along with her husband Sam in 1962. Teddi grew into a 35 million dollar women's apparel company known for bright floral prints and solid pants, the perfect outfit for the modern woman. They sold the company in the late 1970s. Winograd was a well-known activist in the Democratic Party. She died at age 87 in 2007.


Proka on Wikimapia, elevation 952 m. (Digital elevation model) GPS coordinates: 38.11794, 24.53994.
The nearest object on Wikimapia: . You can also see Proka on GoogleMaps and OpenStreetMaps. If you are looking for hotel near Proka try this HotelsMap.


text:
package armiotsecurity_test

import (
	"context"
	"log"

	"github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-go/sdk/azcore/to"
	"github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-go/sdk/azidentity"
	"github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-go/sdk/resourcemanager/iotsecurity/armiotsecurity"
)

// Generated from example definition: https://github.com/Azure/azure-rest-api-specs/tree/main/specification/iotsecurity/resource-manager/Microsoft.IoTSecurity/preview/2021-02-01-preview/examples/OnPremiseSensors/List.json
func ExampleOnPremiseSensorsClient_List() {
	cred, err := azidentity.NewDefaultAzureCredential(nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to obtain a credential: %v", err)
	}
	ctx := context.Background()
	client, err := armiotsecurity.NewOnPremiseSensorsClient("20ff7fc3-e762-44dd-bd96-b71116dcdc23", cred, nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to create client: %v", err)
	}
	res, err := client.List(ctx,
		nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to finish the request: %v", err)
	}
	// TODO: use response item
	_ = res
}

// Generated from example definition: https://github.com/Azure/azure-rest-api-specs/tree/main/specification/iotsecurity/resource-manager/Microsoft.IoTSecurity/preview/2021-02-01-preview/examples/OnPremiseSensors/Get.json
func ExampleOnPremiseSensorsClient_Get() {
	cred, err := azidentity.NewDefaultAzureCredential(nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to obtain a credential: %v", err)
	}
	ctx := context.Background()
	client, err := armiotsecurity.NewOnPremiseSensorsClient("20ff7fc3-e762-44dd-bd96-b71116dcdc23", cred, nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to create client: %v", err)
	}
	res, err := client.Get(ctx,
		"mySensor",
		nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to finish the request: %v", err)
	}
	// TODO: use response item
	_ = res
}

// Generated from example definition: https://github.com/Azure/azure-rest-api-specs/tree/main/specification/iotsecurity/resource-manager/Microsoft.IoTSecurity/preview/2021-02-01-preview/examples/OnPremiseSensors/Put.json
func ExampleOnPremiseSensorsClient_CreateOrUpdate() {
	cred, err := azidentity.NewDefaultAzureCredential(nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to obtain a credential: %v", err)
	}
	ctx := context.Background()
	client, err := armiotsecurity.NewOnPremiseSensorsClient("20ff7fc3-e762-44dd-bd96-b71116dcdc23", cred, nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to create client: %v", err)
	}
	res, err := client.CreateOrUpdate(ctx,
		"mySensor",
		nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to finish the request: %v", err)
	}
	// TODO: use response item
	_ = res
}

// Generated from example definition: https://github.com/Azure/azure-rest-api-specs/tree/main/specification/iotsecurity/resource-manager/Microsoft.IoTSecurity/preview/2021-02-01-preview/examples/OnPremiseSensors/Delete.json
func ExampleOnPremiseSensorsClient_Delete() {
	cred, err := azidentity.NewDefaultAzureCredential(nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to obtain a credential: %v", err)
	}
	ctx := context.Background()
	client, err := armiotsecurity.NewOnPremiseSensorsClient("20ff7fc3-e762-44dd-bd96-b71116dcdc24", cred, nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to create client: %v", err)
	}
	_, err = client.Delete(ctx,
		"mySensor",
		nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to finish the request: %v", err)
	}
}

// Generated from example definition: https://github.com/Azure/azure-rest-api-specs/tree/main/specification/iotsecurity/resource-manager/Microsoft.IoTSecurity/preview/2021-02-01-preview/examples/OnPremiseSensors/DownloadActivation.json
func ExampleOnPremiseSensorsClient_DownloadActivation() {
	cred, err := azidentity.NewDefaultAzureCredential(nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to obtain a credential: %v", err)
	}
	ctx := context.Background()
	client, err := armiotsecurity.NewOnPremiseSensorsClient("20ff7fc3-e762-44dd-bd96-b71116dcdc23", cred, nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to create client: %v", err)
	}
	_, err = client.DownloadActivation(ctx,
		"mySensor",
		nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to finish the request: %v", err)
	}
}

// Generated from example definition: https://github.com/Azure/azure-rest-api-specs/tree/main/specification/iotsecurity/resource-manager/Microsoft.IoTSecurity/preview/2021-02-01-preview/examples/OnPremiseSensors/DownloadResetPassword.json
func ExampleOnPremiseSensorsClient_DownloadResetPassword() {
	cred, err := azidentity.NewDefaultAzureCredential(nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to obtain a credential: %v", err)
	}
	ctx := context.Background()
	client, err := armiotsecurity.NewOnPremiseSensorsClient("20ff7fc3-e762-44dd-bd96-b71116dcdc23", cred, nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to create client: %v", err)
	}
	_, err = client.DownloadResetPassword(ctx,
		"mySensor",
		armiotsecurity.ResetPasswordInput{
			ApplianceID: to.Ptr("3214-528AV23-D121-D3-E1"),
		},
		nil)
	if err != nil {
		log.Fatalf("failed to finish the request: %v", err)
	}
}

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text:
Der Pro Bowl 2012 der American-Football-Liga National Football League (NFL) war der Pro Bowl der Saison 2011 und wurde am 29. Januar 2012, eine Woche vor dem Super Bowl XLVI, im Aloha Stadium auf Hawaii ausgetragen. Das Team der American Football Conference (AFC) gewann mit 59:41 gegen das Team der National Football Conference (NFC).
Das AFC Team wurde von Gary Kubiak von den Houston Texans gecoacht, während das NFC Team vom Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy angeführt wurde. Der Schiedsrichter des Spieles war Walt Coleman.

AFC Kader
Die folgenden Spieler wurden ausgewählt um die AFC zu vertreten:

Offense

Defense

Special Teams

NFC Kader
Die folgenden Spieler wurden ausgewählt um die NFC zu vertreten:

Offense

Defense

Special Teams

Legende:
 fett geschriebene Spieler haben am Pro Bowl teilgenommen

Schiedsrichter
Hauptschiedsrichter des Spiels war Walt Coleman. Er wurde unterstützt vom Umpire Butch Hannah, Head Linesman Steve Stelljes, Line Judge Jeff Bergman, Field Judge Doug Rosenbaum, Back Judge Steve Freeman und dem Side Judge Michael Banks.

Einzelnachweise

2012
Sportveranstaltung in Honolulu
Sportveranstaltung in Australien und Ozeanien
American-Football-Veranstaltung 2012
American Football (Australien und Ozeanien)

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More than four-in-ten Catholics in the United States (45%) do not know that their church teaches that the bread and wine used in Communion do not merely symbolize but actually become the body and blood of Christ.
There could be many reasons for this, none of which I'm going to speculate on in this post. We must continue to push for better religious education and take it upon ourselves to continue our own education. To know God is to love God.


text:
JAKE GILL
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Let's Hit The Road
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[✪] how it all began [✪]
Growing up in Kansas, Jake Gill has fond memories of spending time with his grandfather on the family farm. Listening to music was a huge part of that upbringing – particularly on 1070 AM, the legendary frequency of radio powerhouse KFDI."My grandpa was the one that really exposed me to country music," Gill recalls. "I remember when I was a sixth grader, and he would let me drive the tractor around the farm. We'd hear all the old-time greats like Hank and Willie."But, music had already taken a hold in Gill's imagination long before that. "My dad was a music teacher when I was young. I have photos of me in a bean bag chair while listening to whatever he had playing on the record player. My mom tells the story of my dad directing a band concert, and I was standing on her lap directing right along."Later in his formative musical years came a man who would become one of his biggest musical influences – Garth Brooks. Gill says that changed everything. "Garth was on the edge. There was a bit of controversy with him, because he was so new and so different. He brought the honky tonk bar scene to a larger audience. That was something I had never seen before. He wasn't just a singer, he was and is a performer."Gill brings that raw energy and charisma to his brand new single, "Tailgate Tradition." Connecting with both radio listeners and fans that come to see him in concert is important to him – regardless of what era or walk of life they come from."You can connect with someone and not even know it. It might be through one of your songs, and they may relate to it in a way you never imagined. I like to make a physical connection, through eye contact or pulling them out of the audience and sharing a dance with them – whether it be an 80 year old or a 2-year old. I think that's what really drives me as a performer."Though Gill admits there is no place he would rather be today, his road to a musical career began relatively later than most. He focused on studies in college, obtaining his degree, and establishing his own chiropractic office in Hutchinson, Kansas. Jake had done some performing around the area – namely at local Churches – but it wasn't until his early 30s that he considered giving music his all as a career.Then, an audition for one of America's biggest television shows cemented his career goals. He recalls that he was still a little unsure of music as a vocation, but trying out for "The Voice" gave him clear focus on his music. "After that, I started to think 'You know what? I can do this."Hard at work on his fourth album, Gill had a hand in either writing or co-writing every song on each of his albums. He says that as a songwriter, he loves telling a story – especially if it is his. "I like to write from experience – something I have lived through myself.As a performer, Gill qualifies as a "road warrior," with a full slate of dates on his schedule. He has also worked the stage with such musical heavyweights as Jake Owen, Easton Corbin, and Chris Cagle. But, there's one performer and stage that stands head and shoulders above them all."I won a songwriting contest, and that got me on the main stage at Country Stampede, and I opened up for Jason Aldean," he recalls, claiming that night made him more confident than ever in his approach to entertaining a crowd. "By far, that was my greatest experience musically. It was very surreal. I still remember being up there in front of 50,000 people, and I wasn't nervous," he recalls with a smile.Now, standing on a platform to increase awareness for the dire need of thousands of children across the world, Jake has teamed up with Project AK 47 for a fantastic lineup of dates in 2018.Make no mistake about it, Jake Gill is doing what he is meant to do, and he's going to take it as far as he can. "People tell me sometimes that I must be running with the angels, because everything seems to just work out. A lot of that is true. I think I am doing what God wants me to do. I also know that I work really hard. I'm a believer in hard work. I think it pays off." Chuck Dauphin Billboard.com


text:
Q: How to observe key value for NSUserDefault initWithSuiteName so you can Send and Possibly receive data from iOS App to WatchKit I am trying various solutions to send/receive data from iOS App to WatchKit App.
Tried MMWormhole didn't work, so trying the following.
In ViewDidLoad:
mySharedDefaults = [[NSUserDefaults alloc] initWithSuiteName: kGROUP_SUITE_NAME];

[mySharedDefaults addObserver:self forKeyPath:@"timeLeft" options:(NSKeyValueObservingOptionNew | NSKeyValueObservingOptionOld) context:NULL];

and:
-(void)observeValueForKeyPath:(NSString *)keyPath
                 ofObject:(id)object
                   change:(NSDictionary *)change
                  context:(void *)context
{
// NSLog requires a formatting string as its first arg
// NSLog(keyPath);
NSLog(@"observeValueForKeyPath: keyPath=%@", keyPath);
NSLog(@" object=%@", object);
NSLog(@" text=%@", [object valueForKey:keyPath]);
}

I call this in the app:
NSString *timeLeft = @"00:00";
    [mySharedDefaults setObject:timeLeft forKey:@"timeLeft"];

I have found this code for Swift, what is the Objective-C equivalent?
// write
let sharedDefaults = NSUserDefaults(suiteName: appGroupName)
sharedDefaults?.setInteger(1, forKey: "myIntKey")

// read
let sharedDefaults = NSUserDefaults(suiteName: appGroupName)
let myIntValue = sharedDefaults?.integerForKey("myIntKey")

I really want to read only when write happens (i.e.: observing value changes ).
I have added App Groups ( in iOS App ) and made sure the is exists in target ( WatchKit App )

A: You can't reliably KVO a shared userDefaults. Use MMWormhole instead. MMWormhole uses the Darwin Notification Center to alert changes between the extension and the main app.

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Exclusive - Dutch flight tax means market disruption and it will not enhance sustainability - Spoel
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The flight tax that the Dutch government is planning to introduce will not improve the environmental impact of flying, both the Dutch logistic stakeholders and TIACA claim. It will provide another incentive for cargo companies to take their business elsewhere, says airfreight consultant Rogier Spoel of the entrepreneurs' association evofenedex.
The Dutch government hopes to cash in some € 200 to € 220 million from the scheme. For passenger flights, the tax is calculated at € 7 per departing passenger, with the exception of transit passengers. Cargo carriers, however, would have to pay € 3.85 per ton MTOW for the highest noise category, and € 1.925 for the lowest category.
This is a very imbalanced piece of legislation, says Mr Spoel. "For passenger flights, it is the end user of the airline service who has to pay, whereas in the cargo industry it is the operator. The heaviest aircraft, such as the B747-8 would pay more for taxes than for airport fees. An A380, taking a lot of transit passengers, would pay a lot less."
On top of the on-going slot scarcity problem, the proposed rule would further distort the level playing field for Amsterdam Schiphol, compared to the airports in other European countries. Today, some form of aviation tax has been introduced in the UK, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, and Austria, but only for passengers.
"The motivation behind the Dutch scheme is sustainability," says Mr Spoel, "which we certainly do not oppose. We are, however, in favor of a pan-European taxation, together with the reimbursement of the proceeds of the tax to sustainability measures. In its present form, the proceeds are supposed to go straight into the treasury."
Rogier Spoel of the entrepreneurs' association evofenedex fears that new taxes will cause cargo airlines to leave AMS - photo: CFG/ms
Just another form of taxation
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is very aware of the environmental impact of air cargo, says its Chairman, Steven Polmans, when asked for a reaction to the Dutch tax plans by CFG. "That is the reason why we launched a sustainability program last year. Even if aviation has set an enormous step forward, there is still room for improvement. At the same time, we are a transport mode responding to a certain need, for which there is no alternative at the moment," says the TIACA helmsman.
He went on to say: "That is why a lot of these taxes fail to achieve their objectives. Implementing them on an individual base, will most easily lead to an operational shift and unfair competition. If, on top of that, it is also unclear what the money will be used for, or how it will be invested, it becomes a missed opportunity. In that case, we speak of just another form of taxation, rather than a contribution to a better environment."
KLM joins the opposition
The proposed legislation has yet to pass the two chambers of the Dutch parliament and is temporarily held up by the resignation of the responsible Secretary of State, Menno Snel. A successor has not yet been appointed.
The opposition to the proposed tax is a joint initiative of evofenedex, the organization of logistic companies 'Transport & Logistiek Nederland' (TLN), and the umbrella organization Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN). Even if belly cargo will remain exempted from the scheme, the alliance also enjoys the support of KLM, which will have to include the tax in its ticket prices. In that respect too, the company would stand out unfavorably against its competitors.
According to Mr Spoel, Schiphol Airport has also lobbied intensely to keep cargo out of the tax scheme. "However, D66 (the party to which Mr Snel belongs, MS) was very keen on including cargo."
9% decrease
In his New Year's message, Royal Schiphol Group CEO & President, Dick Benschop, demanded that extra attention be given to the cargo sector. "The volumes have decreased by 9% in 2019, which is due to the decrease of the number of full freighter flights."
"We see this all over Europe, reflecting the geopolitical impact on commerce. At Schiphol, this is much stronger. Now that the 500,000 movements cap has been reached, the full freighters pull the short straw." This is a critical situation that needs to be addressed, exclaimed Mr Benschop.
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Support Black Business With This Google Chrome Extension That Helps You Find Comparable Black Retail Sites
Angie Coleman is using her tech savvy to help others easily locate Black-owned retail businesses.
By Rachaell Davis	· August 18, 2016 October 27, 2020
Building wealth and redistributing economic power is an essential way for the Black community to take action against social injustice. And now, one magical Black woman has made it easier to support black-owned businesses with a new Google Chrome extension.
BuyBlack provides online shoppers with black-owned alternatives to their favorite retail sites. Once installed, a solidarity fist will pop up in the corner of your browser, which then expands into a drop down list of sites from Black-owned companies with similar product offerings.
App creator Angie Coleman said her goal was to make it easier for those who want to support Black-owned businesses to locate them.
"When people are asked to buy black, a lot of what we hear is that no one knows where to find these black-owned businesses," the 26-year-old CodeHS account manager told HuffPo.
"It's similar to conversations around Silicon Valley about hiring black people and how ― out of 46 million black people in the U.S. alone – they just can't seem to find black entrepreneurs that are qualified. I didn't want anyone to have that problem, so I made a list."
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BuyBlack currently lists more than 300 Black-owned businesses. Coleman hopes to continue growing the list and cites celebrities like Solange Knowles and her personal struggle to find quality Black-made products as her motivation for creating the extension.
"If the government isn't going to pay reparations for hundreds of years of unpaid labor that built this nation, then black people need to start supporting each other," she said. "Hopefully this will empower other groups to support our ideas and businesses as well."
With the buying power of the Black community projected to hit $1.2 trillion in 2016, spreading the wealth within our own communities has never been more important. Download BuyBlack for Google Chrome here.
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How Can Businesses Support Women-Owned Brands?
Words by Fulya Uygun
Over the past few decades, the gender gaps in the working world regarding pay, leadership roles, advancement opportunities and funding have somewhat narrowed. But they still remain too wide for many women struggling to elevate their brands in a male-dominated business climate.
In many ways, we still see women playing second-fiddle to their male counterparts, even though nearly half of all businesses — 40 percent, to be exact — are owned by women. Those female-owned enterprises generate $1.8 trillion a year, making women a formidable force in the business world.
The question is: How can venture capitalists and other businesses looking to make deals with founders support women-owned brands?
Supporting founders through funding
According to recent studies, a paltry 2.3 percent of startups that received venture capitalist (VC) funding in 2020 were women-led. This lack of support from funding sources does not match the number of women-owned brands that exist, leaving many startups out in the cold, seeking alternative means of funding their ventures.
The pandemic has also had a disproportionately negative impact on the careers of women — highlighted, among other things, by the sharp decline of financial backing women founders have received. A study by McKinsey showed that women's jobs were 1.8 percent more vulnerable than their male peers during the pandemic. The added responsibility on many of these women serving as unpaid caregivers to family members has only left them further behind in terms of closing the gender gap.
While some VCs have put forth funds specifically for women-owned businesses in an attempt to address the obvious disparity, in order to permanently close the gap, the 2.3 percent statistic needs to be addressed, and more funding needs to be made readily available for women-owned brands. Funding is the crucial first step to supporting these ventures and closing the widening gaps.
It's all about who you know
Women founders and entrepreneurs must harness the power of networking to further their business ventures. In business, who you know — rather than what you know — has always been a deciding factor in whether a business succeeds or fails. With this in mind, women-owned startups should seek out business-to-business networking events, partner with other female-owned companies for supplies or marketing assistance, and seek out connections within their industries.
Partnering with other women-owned brands can help create a robust network that can be leveraged when a business needs exposure, funding or assistance. Additionally, B2B deals can be better negotiated successfully when the people in the room have a history together, know one another from a business standpoint, and can vouch for one another.
Bringing attention and resources to women-owned brands
Diversity and equality consciousness has been having a moment in the business world in the last few years, which only stands to further benefit female founders seeking a leg-up in historically male-dominated spaces. The more consciousness that is raised regarding gender gaps in the business world, the more solutions will be brought to the table, and the more attention female-owned businesses will receive.
Events such as National Women's Small Business Month, which happens every October, seek to bring awareness to the 12.3 million women-owned brands and businesses. Websites such as AboutWomenOwned also help to elevate female-owned businesses.
There are also government programs that exist solely to support female-run businesses. When community members and other businesses stand up for female enterprise and take their concerns to the government, it can lead to more widespread change.
Diversity = performance
Business-minded people — male or female — rely on metrics to analyze and drive performance. The metrics for diverse businesses show that having a female perspective at the helm can lead to enhanced performance for the business overall: A McKinsey report showed that organizations that were more gender-diverse outperformed their less-diverse counterparts by up to 25 percent. An investment in women-owned brands, by consumers and by other businesses, is an investment in furthering innovation and furthering female economic growth across the board.
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Fulya Uygun
Bowery Boost co-founder and CEO Fulya Uygun is a digital marketing expert with 15 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has scaled brands through seed funding to Series B in addition to working as lead digital for corporate companies. Her agency works seamlessly to build teams and profitably scale direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands and is dedicated to investing in and supporting women and minority entrepreneurs.
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On This Week's Earcandy Albums
November 18, 2014 by Anna — 8 Comments
Filed Under: Entertainment, Reviews
Rarely do I go with the flow when it comes to discovering music, old and new. With that said, I recently went out of my cave to check out what's new in the music scene these days. Is there anything good playing in Top 40 radio stations, online or IRL?
The last time I checked out what was new, I think Disney celebrities were dominating the charts or something. Miley, Selena, Demi.. One Direction, Taylor Swift, and um.. Justin Bieber? Lol
This week, I ended up with these albums. A few hours of music video-hopping on YouTube will do some good for the procrastinator. I think, some of the factors that would make me decide if an album or a song is good by my standards is if it meets either of the following: a) relaxing to my ears; b) sounds cool (but not like hip cool, more like easy listening), c) and if I can play it in the background without being distracting. Other important stuff would be the lyrics and the melody of the song.
Leighton Meester – Heartstrings
I had no idea she makes music! I was pleasantly surprised as soon as I listened to a song from this album that I immediately looked for the rest of her songs. One word to describe ALL the songs in this album and her voice: LOVELY.
Song/s that reeled me in: Entitled, Good For One Thing
Reminds me of: Lana Del Rey (I don't know why, so don't ask)
Would I keep this album: DEFINITELY. I love it already, so yes! I even wish I can have a physical copy of this album.
Sam Smith – In the Lonely Hour
I don't know who he is. He only came to my attention because people in social media keep associating his name to the phrase (probably the single's title) "Stay with me". I thought, "so cliche, so overrated, whatever.", until I randomly saw his music video on YouTube, for another song and thought to myself it's not that bad. It has soul, to aptly describe it.
Song/s that reeled me in: I'm Not the Only One
Reminds me of: Ed Sheeran (Smith must be English too, I don't know)
Would I keep this album: A good chance I will because I like his style of music.
Ariana Grande – My Everything, Iggy Azalea – The New Classic
I decided to combine my thoughts about these two albums because they're gonna be short and simple: I cannot decide if I love or hate it. I like a few songs from each album, but individually I don't think the number of songs I like in it is enough to hold a strong opinion if I either love or hate it.
Passable, at most. If I wanted to listen to upbeat, catchy pop songs.. either of them would be my go-to albums. Yes, Azalea's a 'rapper', but I consider her music to be pop. Sorry.
Song/s that reeled me in: Problem (My Everything), Change Your Life ft. T.I. (The New Classic)
Would I keep this album: Most likely I will keep TNC instead of ME.
Jessie J – Sweet Talker
Since ditching Spotify, I haven't had the chance to listen to her discography that's easily accessible so it took me a while to get this. It's okay, there's a fair share of mellow and upbeat songs. I've yet to listen to the entire album because I got stuck listening to another album in repeat because it's very good. 😛
Song that reeled me in: (None yet, haha)
Would I keep this album: I'll give it a chance, so yes I will keep it and put it on repeat when I can.
Maroon 5 – V
Another album I haven't had the time to listen yet. To be honest, over the years.. my interest in this band died down. It all started when the drummer then from the time they released Songs About Jane left. They made a couple more good albums after that era (It Won't Be Soon Before Long, Hands All Over), but whatever else followed.. I just didn't care about them anymore.
Not even the most familiar song in this new album, Maps, got me hooked. Meh.
Would I keep this album: Probably not, bye V. 😛
Taylor Swift – 1989
The most celebrated album this week.. for the whole month.. the whole year! Everybody JUST loves Taylor Swift . . . but me. It's a "cute" album, poppy, upbeat, "fun". Everything you can possibly look for in a teenage album. I look at her albums more like diaries that she's sharing to her fans, to the public. Some catchy songs, overproduced because it's filled with.. fluff. People enjoy that. Or maybe because She Is Taylor Swift.
I really really dislike Blank Space though. JFC.
Song that reeled me in: How You Get the Girl, Out of the Woods,
Would I keep this album: Thinking about it.. leaning towards YES (lol does that make me a closeted HATER). It's good as background fun, inspiring~ positive vibes music anyway so it has a purpose kahit papano.
Kimbra – The Golden Echo
I loved her debut album, so I was expecting good things about this one too. It fell short in my expectations when I first listened to it though.. but as time went by and I listened to it repeatedly, I began to like more songs.
I would say it's not as good as the first one (that one for me sounded like more effort and creativity was put into it), but it still can hold on its own. If you have heard of the term "second album curse" or "sophomore slump", I don't think that applies to this one.
In fairness, she sounds really good and exceeds expectations when you watch her live in concert. Gah, I really wanna watch her here next month!! 😞
Song/s that reeled me in: 90s Music, Goldmine, Carolina
Would I keep this album: Yes. I was hoping I could purchase this in CD form while at SG earlier this month, but they didn't have stocks, boohoo.
Sia – 1000 Forms of Fear
I love every song in this album! Yes, from beginning to end. Although a handful of tracks definitely stand out, I wouldn't mind listening to all of it on some days. I am not very knowledgeable with the rest of Sia's discography though. Times like these, Spotify would come in handy, but I didn't renew my Premium account, so.
I was going to say that she is one of those artists that I would love to see perform live.. but her marketing strategy for this particular album is not showing her face, and highlighting her blonde hair. Good bye to that dream, I guess.
Song/s that reeled me in: Elastic Heart, Eye of the Needle
Would I keep this album: Yup! I also found a physical CD of this album. Yay, my first Sia CD. 😂
I didn't include Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' The Heist because I think it's an old album, hence not so recent anymore. I was elusive to giving any attention to any of his songs before, until I saw a music video playing in one restaurant one night and the rest is history. Hahaha.
Going to be a long time before I look for songs and albums again. Some days I still find myself listening to Pearl Jam's "Black" and Oasis' "Don't Look Back in Anger". I'm such a lola.. hahahaha. It is a struggle to find something recent that I will like and listen to as much as I do with these old songs. Hopefully the songs in this post will stick to me for a long time.
Kisty Mea says
Yup, Sam Smith is British. 😊 And I think he's freakishly talented. I first heard with on Disclosure's Latch and I got hooked ever since. He and Ed Sheeran had a surprise duet one time though, you should def check it out on YouTube. GOD IF HE VISITS IN MANILA, I MIGHT GO… Assuming he's cheaper and less in-demand than Ed Sheeran.
I haven't listened to Taylor's 1989… except for Shake It Off and Blank Space. WHY DID SHE HAVE TO LEAVE SPOTIFY??? 😞 I like her word play on Blank Space though.
Irish says
I remember listening to Demi's music too. Right now, I'm listening to Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith. I'm thankful for Spotify for free music streaming. I haven't listened to Taylor Swift new album yet since it's no longer available in Spotify.
You really made me laugh when you said you were a closet hater when it comes to TSwift. That album completely grew on me despite my being hesitant to like it. You should definitely give Sam Smith a try. His most upbeat track on the album is "Restart" and "Na Na Na" and even those are worthy to put on replay. I even saw him live and omg the guy really has talent! As far as Leighton Meester goes, I'm glad with the outcome of her album because her singles prior to Heartstrings were so pop infused and just plain annoying to listen to. This is so her vibe!
Re: TSwift: I like Speak Now and Red… so maybe I'm not 100% of a hater. *smirks* Maybe I just don't like the recent album because it's soo0o0o overhyped, and IDK.. but I automatically dislike anything that's overhyped. Either that or I get into it when everyone's over it. Lol
I am liking Sam Smith's music.. but I've yet to get to the upbeat tracks. I'm stuck appreciating the slower songs for now. 😉 Lucky you for seeing him live. I've a feeling he might be visiting here anytime soon, too. Next year perhaps.
Oh wow, I didn't know that before Heartstrings she already released — wait, I do remember that one disco-y track she was a part of before! Yup, I didn't like it either. See how forgettable that was.. hahaha. I hope whatever's next for this one is anything but similar to that phase of her music career where she sounded pop-infused.


text: Agencies, New Delhi Despite the protests that have marred its release in many states, Sanjay Leela bhansali's 'Padmaavat ' continues its strong run at the box office in India , earning a whopping Rs 80 cr at the box office in India in its first three days, trade sources said on Sunday. The film, which released worldwide on January 25, earned approximately Rs 28 cr on its third day on Saturday , taking its total earnings in three days to around Rs 80 cr. Despite multiplexes in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Goa not screening the film due to protests and Haryana; Uttar Pradesh and Bihar seeing a limited release, early estimates say the film has seen a huge jump in its earnings on Friday and Saturday. While it earned Rs 32 cr on Republic day On Friday, it earned around Rs 28 cr on Saturday. The film earned around Rs 19 cr from across India on its opening day on Thursday. The film has thus earned approximately Rs 80 cr in its first three days. With the film continuing to draw huge crowds at the theatres , trade sxperts feel 'Padmaavat ' is expected to cross the Rs 100 cr mark at the end of its four days weekend. Trade experts say the film has taken a good opening overseas as well. Padmaavat has been performing impressively in the US and Canada.The Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor starrer has earned nearly 1.20 million us dollars on the opening day in US and Canada, which is an all-time record. Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, 'Padmaavat ' is based on the poem Padmavat, written by a 16th-century poet, Malik Muhammad Jayasi. It tells the tale of the beautiful Rani Padmini of Chittor, and how she avoided falling into the clutches of Turkish invader, Alauddin Khilji, by committing self-immolation or Jauhar.The film has been embroiled in a controversy with the Rajput Karni Sena protesting release of the film, charging Bhansali of distorting history.


"Emissions continue to rise, authorities continue on a path to climate catastrophe and most people remain unaware of the threat to our national security. It's down to us to change course and this is what our concert audiences talk about."
"I felt proud that right now musicians and artists can do something about the health and well-being of our Earth"


1) Water is the new oil; 2) Eco-villains are the new sinister-eye-patch-wearing-Dr.-Evil-type villains; and 3) As much as I'm a proud Canadian, CSIS spies really have no place in a Bond film.
But back to the first part — as I wrote in my last column for the Post (you can also read the full story below), it really does seem that as private water companies expand, especially into areas like the Global South, we're going to be talking less about oil barons than water barons; instead of protesting against Texaco, Exxon-Mobil or Shell, activists will be banging at the doors of Suez, Vivendi (renamed Veolia) and Bechtel. To explore this a bit further, I interviewed Maude Barlow… and, well, you can read up on what she had to say at the bottom of this post. In short: She freaked me out almost as much as Al Gore did back in the day with his slides of drowning CGI polar bears.
Part of me wanted to drop everything, infiltrate Veolia headquarters and cut off their water supply to see how they like not being able to make tea or wash their hands after using the bathroom or flush the toilet or just freakin' hydrate themselves to stay alive. But then Reality knocked on my cubicle and told me to just finish the damn article and go home to my cat.
Still, at the very least, it's driven me to be even more of a (publicly controlled) tap-water advocate — and with that, I'm going to ask you readers to help me out a bit. In my house, I currently have a carbon filter on the top floor, a Brita jug and filter in the kitchen, a stainless steel container, and this new thing called Zero Water, which is basically like the Brita jug and filter except it comes with a little meter that lets you test how many parts per million of dissolved solids are in there before you take a swig — the company sent it to me and they claim their filter takes out four-times as much as most carbon filters (although I'm still waiting to hear back from them about whether the plastic jug is BPA-free). I can't do any of those filters that attach directly to the faucet because my faucets aren't really adaptable to that, unfortunately.
Anyway, I'm planning on doing a bit of a taste test so that I can finally figure out which filter system is a) the most environmentally friendly (as in: Can the filter be recycled? How often does it need to be changed? What kind of packaging does it come with?); and b) produces the best-tasting water. When I come to a conclusion, I'm going to present my research to anyone who insists that bottled water tastes better and challenge them to do a blind taste test (or, if they refuse, hurl a lot of petty insults at them until they feel guilty).
Here's where I need your help, though: Have you tried out a lot of different tap-water filtering mechanisms? Is there one that you think stands out as a clear winner? Do you think tap water tastes just fine and we should quit complaining about it in the first place? Does is just need to sit for a while and get cold to lose its metallic taste? Does a stainless steel container help or hinder? Comment below!
I'll update everyone on my taste-testing in the coming week or so.
To most James Bond fans, the villain in Quantum of Solace may come as a surprise – this time, it isn't some disfigured, revenge-obsessed arms dealer working out of an underground lair in Russia, but rather a plain-looking guy in khakis named Dominic Greene, head of a prominent environmental organization.
What classifies Greene as evil is the fact that he wants to privatize Bolivia's water supply and subsequently drive up the country's utility prices – hardly a plot to wipe out all of humankind, but it's not exactly a nice thing to do, either.
But while he may seem a little benign, Greene nonetheless marks the first true eco-baddie the Bond franchise has seen and personifies a very pressing concern in real life: access to water.
Indeed, the plot is loosely based on what happened in 1999, when the U.S.-based firm Bechtel signed a contract to privatize the sale and distribution of water in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Massive protests and a series of organized strikes ultimately returned control of this resource to the local government; however, Bechtel then attempted to sue for some US$50-million in lost profits.
A year before and across the ocean, local councils in South Africa began privatizing water, forcing citizens to pay into a meter system at every well. Those who couldn't afford it ended up drinking from polluted streams and ponds instead and, by 2002, the country had suffered its worst cholera epidemic in history, one that infected more than 250,000 people.
Barlow believes that, as we become more environmentally aware, we'll talk less about oil barons and corporations such as Exxon, Shell and Texaco, and instead focus on water barons and firms such as Suez, Vivendi, Nestlé, Bechtel and Thames Water of England.
In a recent interview on CBC Radio about the future of this industry, an executive with Thames referred to water as the petroleum of the 21st century.
Well, yes. But the question is, does someone also have to profit from it?
In a year-long investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, it was shown that private water companies have now expanded into every region of the world, with more than 300 million people getting water from a commercial source. As an example of the immense growth rate of these companies: RWE, when it acquired Thames Water (it has since sold it), went from earning about US$25-million in 1990 to US$2.5-billion in 2002.
Daniel Klymchuk, author of Water Exports: The 1% Solution, thinks plans like this aren't necessarily a bad idea – in fact, he argues that a pipeline from Hudson Bay to the U.S. border exporting 1% of its water would earn the province US$1.33-billion a year and have no effect on the surrounding ecological system, as the flow would be diverted just before it enters the ocean.
Of course, sitting somewhere in between Barlow and Klymchuk are those who believe in public-private partnerships, where a private corporation provides the infrastructure and technology but the utility itself is still owned by the local government.
It's a complicated issue, and part of the problem is that the legalities behind water aren't always clear.


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The right of revolution, according to classical liberal thinkers, is derived from the natural right of self-preservation. Because the purpose of government is to protect individuals against assaults on their lives, liberty, and property, governments lack legitimacy if either they fail to offer such protection or attack the individuals they were created to safeguard. In such cases, individuals owe their government no loyalty, have no obligation to bow to its unjust measures, and may choose to dissolve the old regime in order to create a new government that performs its legitimate role. Thomas Jefferson stated this argument most famously when, in the Declaration of Independence, he wrote, echoing Locke, that "governments are instituted" to secure "inalienable rights." If a government "becomes destructive of these ends," he asserted, "it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form … most likely to effect their safety and happiness."
The ancestors of classical liberalism writing in the 17th and 18th centuries frequently cited historical instances in which people exercised the right of revolution. In his Discourses Concerning Government, Englishman Algernon Sidney mentioned Greek and Roman revolutionaries such as Epaminondas, Publicola, Valerius, and Marcus Brutus, as well as biblical figures such as Moses, Gideon, David, and the Maccabees. In his famous outburst against George III's sanction of the 1765 Stamp Act, American statesman Patrick Henry proclaimed before Virginia's House of Burgesses that "Caesar had his Brutus, Charles the First his Cromwell, and George the Third may profit by their example."
Henry might have added that England's King John had his Magna Carta. Forced to sign the document when noblemen, clerics, and commoners united in protest of his disregard for the customary obligations of the monarchy, John agreed in 1215 to strict limits on his power to tax, incarcerate, and dispense unequal justice. He also agreed that, were he or his heirs to violate these rules and ignore subsequent complaints, a council elected by barons had the right, "by taking our castles, lands and possessions," to "oppress us in every way in their power."
Such historical precedents exemplify the theoretical basis of the right of resistance, which is predicated on the idea of a social contract entered into to achieve certain ends. Writers such as Sidney and Locke developed their ideas within a tradition that included the political philosophies of Thomas Aquinas, Marsilius of Padua, William of Ockham, Juan de Mariana, and Richard Hooker, all of whom maintained that government, authorized by either the governed or their ancestors, exists for specific purposes. They shared the belief that governments existed for the purpose of permitting individuals to collectively secure the safety that was lacking when all lived independently in—as they described it—a state of nature.
Locke wrote that the fundamental "Law of Nature" proscribed anyone from harming another "in his Life, Health, Liberty, or Possessions." Yet solitary individuals found themselves open to murder, injury, enslavement, and theft when confronted with superior force. Thus, reasonable, self-interested people joined together and formed governments to protect themselves. As Thomas Gordon, coauthor of Cato's Letters, explained, "What is Government, but a Trust committed by All, or the Most, to One, or a Few, who are to attend upon the Affairs of All, that every one may, with the more Security, attend upon his own?"
Proponents of the right of revolution had their critics. Thomas Hobbes had a particularly negative view of the anarchic state of nature and was prepared to support even the most absolutist of governments provided they imposed order. Once an individual entered into a society, Hobbes maintained, he could rightfully defy the orders of the sovereign only in defense of his life. In contrast, David Hume rejected the idea of a social contract, although he acknowledged "the agreement by which savage men first associated and conjoined their force." Hume contended that in nearly every instance this agreement was "so ancient" as to have been "obliterated by a thousand changes of government and princes"—in other words, "it cannot now be supposed to retain any authority." Regimes, he said, were founded on conquest far more often than consent.
Those who posited that governments rested on the consent of the governed, but denied that a right to revolution existed, rebuked their opponents by pointing out the problems faced by those who accepted an alternative theory. Men could no more permanently give away their liberty, Locke asserted, than they could take their own lives. People who question the right of revolution, he thought, might as well cast doubt on the propriety of men who "oppose Robbers or Pirates, because this may occasion disorder or bloodshed." In other words, without such checks on political authority, the wolves of government might feed freely on the sheep they governed. In such a scenario, Sidney asserted, "forests would be more safe than cities." Both Locke and Sidney identified themselves with the opposition to the Stuart depredations on English liberties, and Locke was a firm supporter of the post-1688 establishment. In that year, members of Parliament had deposed James II, who on several occasions had overreached his authority, and installed as monarchs William and Mary. In the tradition of King John, they agreed to new limits on the power of the monarchy. They also recognized a number of civil rights, all of which bolstered the protection of the natural rights to life, liberty, and property.
Advocates of the right of revolution emphasized that governments could not be dissolved, as Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence, "for light and transient causes." The American Revolution against British rule, he maintained, was a case in which "repeated petitions" for reform had been "answered only by repeated injuries." Jefferson assured the world that the American revolutionaries had met the tests of Sidney, Locke, and John Milton, who believed that the overthrow of governments required significant justification, requiring "a long train of Abuses, Prevarications, and Artifices," as Locke wrote. In such instances, he maintained, people have as much right to overturn their government as a ship's passengers do to mutiny when the captain of their vessel, despite contrary winds, leaks, and low supplies, steers them into a hurricane.
Because neither ruler nor ruled should be subject to arbitrary action, singular instances of government injustice should be met with personal resistance instead of revolution. Good governments listen to the governed and revise unjust laws. Political authorities "who know the frailty of human nature will always distrust their own," Sidney contended, "and desiring only to do what they ought, will be glad to be restrained from that which they ought not to do." Likewise, people tend to restrain themselves from rash action. "Revolutions happen not upon every little mismanagement in publick affairs," Locke maintained, for even "great mistakes" of rulers will be endured by the people "without mutiny or murder." Only when regimes ignore or outlaw all criticism, public protest, and other forms of resistance may the people turn to violent resistance.
If these theorists are correct, then one of the most powerful safeguards of individual rights—as well as of law and order—is a society's recognition of the right of revolution. The public's willingness to exercise this right discourages government officials from ignoring their most basic obligations to the governed.
Bailyn, Bernard. The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1967.
Brooks, David L., ed. From Magna Carta to the Constitution: Documents in the Struggle for Liberty. San Francisco: Fox & Wilkes, 1993.
Locke, John. Two Treatises of Government. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1988.
Rossiter, Clinton. Seedtime of the Republic: The Origin of the American Tradition of Political Liberty. New York: Harcourt, Brace, 1953.
Sidney, Algernon. Discourses Concerning Government. Indianapolis, IN: Liberty Fund, 1990.
Trenchard, John, and Thomas Gordon. Cato's Letters or Essays on Liberty, Civil and Religious, and Other Important Subjects. Indianapolis, IN: Liberty Fund, 1990.
Tuck, Richard. Natural Rights Theories: Their Origin and Development. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1979.
by Robert M. S. McDonald
See also American Revolution; Glorious Revolution; Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826); Locke, John (1632-1704); Secessionism.
Robert McDonald outlines the key events of the American Revolution, one of the most influential successes of liberty to date.
by Ronald Hamowy
The Glorious Revolution brought Mary II and William III of Orange to the English throne and soothed the religious and political conflict of the English Civil Wars.
by Eric Mack
John Locke's work on natural rights, property, and the limits of just governments makes him a central philosopher among classical liberals.
by Jason Sorens
In this entry, Jason Sorens considers the potential costs, benefits, and moral implications of secessionism and constitutionally allowing secession.
Robert M. S. McDonald
Robert R. S. McDonald is a Professor of History at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He is the author of Confounding Father: Thomas Jefferson's Image in His Own Time (2016).


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Injuries, improvement, and impact: How Chargers injuries match up against Broncos
By Tyler Gallagher
SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 13: Dontrelle Inman #15 of the San Diego Chargers fends off Chris Harris #25 of the Denver Broncos as he runs after his catch during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on October 13, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 08: Tight end Sean Culkin #80 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Chargers 17-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
Chargers injuries, continued
Hunter Henry, Tight End – Out (Knee)
Virgil Green, Tight End – Questionable (Groin)
Sean Culkin, Tight End – Out, IR (Achilles)
Henry will be out again and Sean Culkin was lost for the season with a torn achilles, which makes Virgil Green's presence much more important.
The most important responsibility of the Chargers' tight ends this week will be assisting in blocking Von Miller. Green, a blocking tight end, will be valuable in this game, so his availability is important. If Green cannot go, in-season additions Lance Kendricks and Stephen Anderson will be tasked with blocking Miller.
Thomas Davis Sr., Linebacker – Questionable (Groin)
The groin injuries continue to plague the Chargers, as Thomas Davis is questionable with a groin injury. Davis will be valuable in this game if available, as the Chargers will likely want to stack the box against Denver's running back duo of Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman in order to force Joe Flacco to win the game with his arm.
If missing, Davis will likely be replaced with a rotation of Jatavis Brown and Kyzir White. Hopefully, Davis is available, as his large body and propensity to rack up tackles would be impactful against the Broncos.
Melvin Ingram III, Linebacker – Questionable (Hamstring)
While not yet racking up the sacks this year, Ingram has continued to be an important part of the Chargers defense by causing pressures and contributing significantly in run support. Fortunately, in his absence, the talented youngster Uchenna Nwosu will start.
Without Ingram, Gus Bradley may get a bit more creative with his blitzes on passing downs, but there should not be a massive drop off in production with Nwosu being a great backup to have.
Nasir Adderley, Safety – Doubtful (Hamstring)
While many have rightfully been calling for Adderley to get more playing time, he has been almost exclusively a special teams player through this point in his career. His loss for this game simply decreases depth for the Chargers.
Michael Badgley, Kicker – Doubtful (Groin)
When Ty Long hurt his plant foot on a kickoff last week (fortunately, not seriously), the Chargers discovered the danger of only having one kicker on the roster, and they signed Chase McLaughlin.
While this is the right move for the long term, it will certainly give Chargers fans some extra stress while watching the special teams this weekend. After finally getting comfortable with Long, Chargers fans will have to endure another new face at kicker.
Important Players on IR or NFI: Russell Okung, Trevor Williams, Adrian Phillips, Derwin James


How much spice can you handle? This Portuguese dish traditionally uses the searing hot piri-piri pepper, but for this BBQ grilled chicken breast recipe we've swapped it out for some chili flakes.
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2Combine marinade ingredients and add half to chicken, tossing well to coat.
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4Grill over medium heat for about 30 minutes, turning once and basting with reserved marinade.


Requestly provides a lot of functionalities to enhance the way you surf the web. Be it designers, marketers, developers everyone has it's own way to use Requestly. Such a wide spectrum is covered by the set of features provided in requestly. At some point, you want to share rules with other users for some demonstration or for achieving exact same use case or similar one. We have found various instances on Social Media where people are trying to Share Requestly Rules with other users. In this article, we will explain how you can share a list of rules with other users efficiently.
Select the list of rules you want to share.
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You can manage your SharedList from Shared List option on side rail under Services tab.
Click on Import List button to download the rules on your machine.
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As stated at the beginning of this blog series, there is a strong case to be made that our athletes are not sufficiently protected by legislation alone. Those in charge of maintaining the health of athletes are not meeting that obligation by simply living up to the letter of the law. If a helmet cannot adequately protect a brain from injury, no piece of parchment will, either.
Therefore, obligations exist that go beyond the law. And if we insist on letting young athletes put themselves at risk, a cultural change must take place—among athletic trainers, coaches, parents, and healthcare providers—about the real risks inherent in these sports even after the legislation has been passed and the new helmets have been purchased.
At the very least, we must ensure that our athletes are truly informed about the danger that exists when participating in these sports, and the need to change the "warrior culture" and peer pressure that influences an injured player to step back onto the field before the brain has recovered.
The American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics has made this issue of The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics available for download. We encourage you to go here to access the full article, which contains a far more exhaustive review of the issues explored here, including the full details behind their research methods.
For a free download of our complete review of this report, please click here.


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You are here: Home / Latest News / Agtech startup Impact Terra raises US$3M to provide real-time info, advice to farmers in Myanmar
Agtech startup Impact Terra raises US$3M to provide real-time info, advice to farmers in Myanmar
Impact Terra, a Myanmarese agriculture-tech startup, today announced that it has secured nearly US$3 million in a financing round, which includes grants from Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW) facility and venture philanthropy organisation Leap201.
The Netherlands Space Office (NSO), through its G4AW facility, recently confirmed its support for the Smart Agriculture Myanmar (SAM) project. SAM aims to utilise satellite-based insights to improve Golden Paddy's farmer advice and stimulate micro-finance initiatives through credit-risk assessments. Impact Terra leads the project in collaboration with Satelligence, financial services advisory firm Financial Access and the Centre for Economic and Social Development. Agriculture research institute Wageningen University & Research complements the consortium.
"The SAM project focuses on bringing real-time and personalised crop timing, pest management and irrigation advice to smallholders, enabling them to significantly reduce crop loss. We will further develop our existing services and make those available to millions of farmers in Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries," said Impact Terra Founder and CEO Erwin Sikma.
In parallel, Impact Terra has received support from Leap201 for its On-Demand Advice (ODA) project. The project focuses on integrating image recognition into the Golden Paddy app, thereby enabling farmers to early identify pests and diseases. As this service is available on Golden Paddy's existing platform, the farmer can also access information on what type of (organic) methods to use and where to find various products.
Founded in 2016 by Sikma, Impact Terra provides digital services to farmers and organisations.
For farmers, the company has developed an online platform called Golden Paddy, which consists of a mobile app, web app and a Facebook page. The platform is optimised for its beneficiaries based on the crop they grow, the location they live in and other characteristics.
The company provides personalised advice and services, such as early identification of pest and diseases and flood and drought warnings, to help farmers take informed decision, thereby improving productivity, market access and financial inclusion.
On the other hand, organisations get data reports with information on farmer profiles and price fluctuations of local markets.
"We are excited to partner with Impact Terra, as we see immense potential to improve the livelihoods of the 20 million smallholder farmers in Myanmar through access to timely and relevant agronomic advice," said Michael Lien, LEAP201 Founder and Board Chairman.
In Myanmar, 37 million people (almost 70 per cent of the population) directly depend on farming. The mobile phone penetration is estimated at 80 per cent, and 70 per cent of the smallholder farmers are connected to the internet through their mobile. This means that there is an immense opportunity to easily reach an enormous group of people all over the country, region and world.
Currently, Impact Terra works only in Myanmar, but is planning to expand its reach to Thailand and Vietnam, other Southeast Asian countries, and eventually globally.
Source : E27
Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Geodata for Agriculture and Water (G4AW), Impact Terra, Netherlands Space Office (NSO), On-Demand Advice (ODA) project, Smart Agriculture Myanmar (SAM) project


Jonas scored the second fastest goal in Champions League history and Valencia beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 to pick up a crucial Group E victory Tuesday.
With just over ten seconds on the clock Jonas calmly capitalised on a terrible clearance from Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno to give Valencia the dream start that they had been looking for.
With the crowd rocking I expected Valenica to go on an win easily, but they let their guard down defensively and allowed Michael Ballack, whose black protective face mask made him look like an extra from Phantom of the Opera, much too much time to pick up Kiessling with this cross and we were all tied at one apiece.
With the game hanging in the balance, it was Valenica who got the breakthrough in the 65th minute when Jérémy Mathieu powered down the left and Soldado just managed to get ahead of Michal Kadlec to flick the ball under Leno.
Valenica killed any hope of a Bayer comeback ten minutes later when Costa's corner dropped nicely for Rami to stoop and glance a header past Leno. Pablo Piatti nearly added a fourth in the final seconds, but a rousing night for Valencia was already complete.
With their first Champions League win of the season, Valencia are third in their group, one point behind second place Bayer and 2 points behind leaders Chelsea. Next up for Valencia is a home tie with Genk while Chelsea travel to Germany.


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Home Blog Entry Better marker for breast cancer may reduce need for second surgeries
Better marker for breast cancer may reduce need for second surgeries
A new material could help surgeons more accurately locate breast cancers, reduce the need for second surgeries and minimize pre-surgical discomfort for patients. Microscopic gas-filled spheres of silica, a porous glass, can mark the location of early-stage tumors to show their position using ultrasound imaging in the operating room.
A team of chemists, radiologists and surgeons at the University of California, San Diego, created the new material, which they describe in a forthcoming issue of the journal MedChemComm.
The X-rays used to make mammograms reveal calcium deposits associated with breast cancer even in tumors too small to be felt. But surgeons can't use X-rays while operating. Instead, radiologists place guide wires into tumors hours or even the day before surgery. The wires don't mark depth well and can shift. Patients find them both uncomfortable and unsettling.
As an alternative, the researchers created spheres of silica and filled them with perfluoropentane, a gas that has been used before in short-lived contrast materials for medical imaging. The rigid silica shells help the new material last longer.
"These little gas-filled microbubbles stick to human breast tissue for days and can be seen with ultrasound," said William Trogler, professor chemistry. "If doctors placed them in early stage breast cancer, which is difficult to see during surgery, they could help surgeons remove all of it in the first operation."
In the past few years, radiologists have tried implanting radioactive "seeds" instead of wires to mark tumors, but the seeds last only a few hours and must be inserted with a large-bore needle, which is painful. In addition, only one abnormal region can be marked, but patients with a form of breast cancer called ductal in situ carcinoma often have several. The seeds also expose both patient and staff to radiation, can't been imaged in three dimensions and create radioactive medical waste.
At just two micrometers in diameter — half the width of a strand of spider silk — small silica microbubbles can be precisely injected into clusters of abnormal cells using a thin needle. Radiologists would be able to inject the durable material days before surgery. And ultrasound scans reveal the position of the bubble in three dimensions on the operating table.
"Instead of just using a Geiger-counterlike device to say you're getting closer to the radioactive seed, you could actually see where to carve," said Andrew Kummel, professor of chemistry. The increased precision should help surgeons avoid the need for second surgeries.
"By outlining the tumor more completely in multiple directions, the particles could potentially help surgeons remove non-palpable tumors in a single operation," said Sarah Blair, a surgeon at Moores UCSD Cancer Center. "They will definitely make the operation more comfortable for patients."
The researchers think the ultrasound pressure waves burst the microbubbles. "They're thin, fragile balls of porous glass, like Christmas tree ornaments," Kummel said. "The shell is just one two-hundredth of the diameter of the ball. When it breaks, the gas squirts out. Doppler ultrasound detects that movement."
Nano-scale silica microbubbles, which the team reports in this paper as well, are too small to remain in place, but might drain from a cancerous site to help identify which lymph nodes are most likely to contain stray cells that could help the cancer spread.
The current study demonstrates the feasibility of the technology in tissue samples. Tests in animal models are underway, and toxicology studies must also be completed before clinical trials in humans could begin.
Chemists Bill Trogler, and Andy Kummel, of UCSD's Division of Physical Sciences, and radiologist Robert Mattrey and surgeon Sarah Blair of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center led the project. Additional co-authors include radiologist Yuko Kono, and Sergio Sandoval, Moores UCSD Cancer Center; Paul Martinez of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; and Jessica Wang-Rodriguez of the Department of Pathology.
The National Cancer Institute provided financial support for this study.
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Well known worldwide for its pay station technology and Whoosh! mobile payment app, Parkeon's focus at this year's IPI Expo is to showcase a multitude of new digital services that will have an positive impact on parking operations, traffic congestion, air quality, and the economic health of downtown areas.
The Parkeon Smart Center will contain demonstrations of many new back-end services to help municipalities and parking operators be more efficient and optimize revenues. Key components of the Smart Center are Parkeon's next generation back-office reporting tool – Analytics – and a recently developed web based E-Permitting tool.
For cities looking to help drivers find parking quickly and reduce pollution downtown, Parkeon is presenting its Path to Parkon and off-street guidance app and a new pollution monitoring service in partnership with BreezoMeter.
Parkeon believes that it is important to involve the local shop and restaurant owners in downtown parking operations. With this in mind, Parkeon will be showcasing its merchant couponing, advertising, and validation codes programs at the IPI Expo. These dynamic services allow merchants to generate additional revenue while giving cities the ability to provide more benefits to drivers and pedestrians.
The exhibit hall at the 2016 International Parking Institute Conference & Expo opens Wednesday, May 18 and Parkeon is ready to demonstrate the latest in smart city solutions to the thousands expected to attend. Parkeon's can be found at booth #705 at this year's IPI Conference & Expo which is being held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN.
Parkeon is a key player in the sector of urban mobility. By providing a single offer encompassing parking management solutions and ticketing solutions for public transport, Parkeon is now present in 60 countries and is accelerating its growth in emerging markets such as Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Parkeon's capacity for continuous innovation is demonstrated every day. Systems and equipment provided by Parkeon facilitate management and mobility in more than 4000 cities. Parkeon employs over 1,000 employees worldwide and achieved revenues of US$240 million in 2014.


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Home > Lifestyle > Far from North Pole, New York home gets avalanche of Santa letters
Far from North Pole, New York home gets avalanche of Santa letters
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – It is the most wonderful time of the year to make the perfect mistake.
Letters to Santa are wrongly addressed each December to an apartment on West 22nd Street in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, far from the North Pole.
At first the couple who lived there, Jim Glaub and Dylan Parker, received a flurry of the mysteriously addressed letters from needy local families often seeking toys, warm clothing and basic necessities. By 2010, it was an avalanche.
A friend suggested that the letters be given to volunteers who wanted to fulfill the requests, like real-life elves, Glaub said. Thus, a charity known as the Miracle on 22nd Street was born.
"It's about being bigger than yourself and giving back," Glaub said. "And it feels so good."
Just how the West 22nd Street address came to be known as Santa's abode remains a mystery. Some speculate it is tied to 19th century writer Clement Clarke Moore, who was widely credited as the author of the poem that became known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and who lived in the surrounding Chelsea neighborhood.
In the decade since the nonprofit organization was founded, both misfortune and kindness have snowballed in the United States, Glaub said. Families from almost every U.S. state now appeal to the charity for holiday help and elves from all over the world have been linked with them to respond to their wishes.
Last year the organization, which partners with other foundations, received 500 letters – some typed, many handwritten and illustrated.
And while the couple has moved out of the apartment, the charity continues to gather the Santa letters and coordinates with volunteers to fulfill holiday wishes.
Now the heartwarming tale is on its way to the big screen, optioned by Universal Pictures and Tina Fey, and expected to debut in 2020.
The newest occupant of the West 22nd Street apartment, Meredith McKernan, 22, a model, said it was uplifting to see so many people helping others and to know they are still able to remember the innocence of childhood, no matter how old they are.
"Everyone believed in Santa at one time," McKernan said.
The address mixup is as comforting as it is confounding, Glaub said.
"Hundreds and hundreds of people have stepped up to say, 'I want to help. I can do this. I can help my neighbor,'" Glaub said. "It gives me a lot of hope."
Reporting by Dan Fastenberg in New York; Writing by Barbara Goldberg in New York; Editing by Matthew Lewis
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