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This book starts off with two stories, one in contemporaneous, set in 2007, and is told entirely through pictures. The other is set in the 1980s and is told through diary entries from Mary, one of the last orphans to live at Thornhill, before it is to be torn down to make way for a new development. But we can see in 2007 that never happened, as Ella moves in behind Thornhill after her mother dies, and her bedroom looks into the abandoned, boarded-up old mansion. Ella sees a girl her age over there from time to time. And she starts to find these old dolls, which turn out to be marionettes, which she fixes up. We learn those were originally made by Mary, more than 30 years ago.
The other girls go away, one by one, as they find other placements or even foster homes. Eventually Mary is left with the bully of Thornhill, who has been tormenting her for years. When it's just the two of them and almost no staff left, things go very south very quickly. And 30+ years later, Ella is drawn to the desolate and lonely girl she sees in that foreboding landscape. Has she found a new friend?
This book is pretty dark. Not scary, but certainly not for the faint of heart or for younger kids at all. It's definitely for teens. The format is clever, the story is compelling, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Sometimes it's fun to read a dark, creepy book with an ending that makes you go "Whoa!"


My friends and I had a very spontaneous trip to La Union. La Union is known as the surfing capital of the North, although we didn't surf 😛 We just came there to unwind – little did we know that we're going to have so much fun! We went to a popular (and hipster) place called "Flotsam Jetsam" to drink and chill but to our surprise, the place was jampacked… because they were celebrating their anniversary! They had a lot of guests performers but the main attraction was APO Hiking Society, a legendary group from the late 1970's and 1980's. Because their songs are well-known (even up to our generation), everyone was singing and dancing along with all of their performances.


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Norwalk is a city in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States. The population was 17,012 at the 2010 census. The city is the center of the Norwalk Micropolitan Statistical Area and part of the Cleveland-Akron-Canton Combined Statistical Area. Norwalk is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Lake Erie, 51 miles (82 km) west/southwest of Cleveland, 59 miles (95 km) southeast of Toledo, and 87 miles (140 km) north/northeast of Columbus. Norwalk is at the center of the Firelands, a subregion of the Connecticut Western Reserve. The subregion's name recalls the founding of the area as one for settlers from cities in Connecticut that were burned during the Revolutionary War. Several locations in the Firelands were named in honor of those cities, including Danbury, Greenwich, Groton, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, Norwich, and Ridgefield. Other locations were named for the settlers, including Clarksfield, Perkins, and Sherman.


Time was running out for Miramax films, who held the film rights to the character Modesty Blaise. They had to make a film quickly or lose those rights. My Name Is Modesty is the result. It isn't a 'bad' picture, but it is a low budget production which attempts to tell a small story about how Modesty, became Modesty Blaise. It is not a slam-bang action film. And in no way does it resemble the 1966 film, Modesty Blaise (and that is a good thing!) It was filmed in Romania and shot over a period of eighteen days…as you can see; it wasn't exactly a labour of love…more of a contractual obligation.
In the middle of a war zone, a group of soldiers take a break from the carnage to eat. In the ruins is a young girl, Modesty of course, in tattered rags. It appears that her family is dead, and she lives amongst the rubble. One of the soldiers offers her a can of food, and asks her name. No reply. She takes it, and then is gone!
Although Modesty is in charge of the casino, she doesn't own it. Her boss is Henri Louche (Valetin Teodosin). Louche is planning some 'big' deal. We aren't told what it is, but we know it is illegal and requires him to have a large amount of cash in the casino vault. As Louche, is chauffeured home, his car is ambushed and he is shot and killed.
Then the assailants burst through the door of the casino and shoot up the place. Naturally enough (in case you haven't worked it out), they are after the money in the vault. Unfortunately for them, their itchy trigger fingers have killed all the people who know the combination. Well, except for one man, Garcia (Raymond Cruz) who has taken the evening off and is 'entertaining' a lady friend out of town.
The head of assailants, mercenaries if you will, is Myklos (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau). He is a blood thisty, shoot first – ask questions later kind of guy. He now finds himself in a predicament. He takes all the staff hostage and threatens to shoot one person at a time till he is given the combination to the vault. Modesty takes control and explains that only one man can open it. She calls him on the phone, with a gun at her temple, so she can't warn him. Garcia prepares to make his way back to the casino, but it will take him a few hours to make the journey.
While the mercenaries and the captive casino staff wait for him to return, Myklos and Modesty engage in a game of roulette to pass the time. If Modesty wins three spins in a row, one of the hostages is released. If Myklos wins, he gets to ask Modesty a question about her past. Why is he, a cold-blooded killer, so infatuated with Modesty? Let's just say it is one of the conceits of the script, so that we can see via flashback how Modesty Blaise became the person she is today.
If you can get over the 'smallness' of this picture, it almost succeeds. The idea of explaining the origins of Modesty's character is a good one – and even the films structure, given it's budgetry and time constraints is pretty good. The real weak link is Alexandra Staden as Modesty. She certainly looks the part, but in a small (there's that word again) ensemble piece like this, you really need an actress who is 'electric' as Modesty. Staden does not have the charisma or the depth to bring Modesty to life. It is pivotal that she dominates her screen time, and this doesn't happen.
Many other reviews for My Name Is Modesty are fairly scathing, which isn't an accurate reflection on this film. It is very flawed, that's for sure, but if you have an interest in Peter O'Donnell's character then this movie is not a total waste of time. It presents a different insight into one of popular cultures most loved heroines.
Let's hope that if another Modesty Blaise film is made, that they finally get it right.


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10 Great Tank Mates for Jaguar Cichlids (Compatibility Guide 2023)
By Lindsey Stanton
Updated on Jan 6, 2023
The name of the Jaguar Cichlid says a lot. It gives you a good idea of its coloration. It is a striking fish. It also lets you know what to expect from this fish. Like many of its kind, this Central American cichlid is an aggressive species that is best suited for the experienced hobbyist. It requires a large tank and may pose some challenges with finding compatible tank mates.
Fortunately, there are several options that include species just as large or unlikely to cause conflicts in your tank.
The 10 Tank Mates for Jaguar Cichlids Are:
1. Sailfin Pleco (Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps)
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Size Up to 20 inches L
Diet Herbivore
Minimum tank size 100 gallons
Care Level Beginner
Temperament Peaceful (it's best to keep only one per tank)
The Sailfin Pleco is about as peaceful as they come. It is a larger species that will keep to itself, making it an ideal choice for the Jaguar Cichlid. It's also a very hardy fish that is relatively long-lived, which are other points in its favor as a tank mate. You may see it called a Leopard or Clown Pleco.
2. Green Terror Cichlid (Species)
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Diet Carnivore, preferably live food, such as krill
Care Level Intermediate
Temperament Aggressive
The Green Terror Cichlid is a South American species. Its name provides an excellent clue about why it would get along with the Jaguar Cichlid. This fish can hold its own with other aggressive tank mates. While it's a hardy cichlid, it is also sensitive to poor water conditions. Plenty of hiding places and artificial plants are essential to allow the fish to establish territories.
3. Texas Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus)
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Diet Omnivore
The Texas Cichlid lives in rivers of its namesake, down into Mexico. You may also see it called the Rio Grande Cichlid. Its coloration provides excellent camouflage in these environments. It is a territorial species with a penchant for digging, making it a challenge for first-time cichlid owners. However, it's not a picky eater and will readily take a commercial diet formulated for these fish.
4. Wolf Cichlid (Parachromis dovii)
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The Wolf Cichlid is a hardy species that gets big enough to make it a fair fight with the Jaguar Cichlid. It is sometimes a belligerent fish, making a large tank imperative to control conflicts. It also requires an aquarium with lots of cover and artificial plants. This Central American cichlid eats mainly meat and should only be kept with fish of a similar temperament.
5. Red Devil Cichlid (Amphilophus labiatus)
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Like many tank mates we've listed, the name is an excellent indicator of a species temperament. The Red Devil Cichlid is no exception. It also gets its name from its eye-catching red-orange coloration. It's not a picky eater and will do well in most water conditions. They'll do best on a diet of live food supplemented with pellets or flakes.
6. Bala Shark (Balantiocheilus melanopterus)
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The Bala Shark is a misnomer because it isn't a fish of that name, although it certainly looks like one. Its large size and fast swimming style make it a suitable choice for a tank mate. It prefers bigger tanks, which is another plus since it'll give all the fish their space. It feeds on a variety of foodstuffs, from insects to brine shrimp to bloodworms.
7. Flowerhorn Cichlid (n/a)
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The Flowerhorn Cichlid is an attractive fish that will make an excellent addition to your tank. Its beautiful coloration belies the fact that it is an aggressive fish. Unlike the other species on our list, this one only exists in the pet trade and not in the wild. It is a hybrid. They are easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for beginners in the hobby.
8. Jack Dempsey (Cichlasoma octofasciatum)
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Temperament Semi-aggressive
Just its name tells you that you're dealing with a tough character. This South American species is a showy fish that will make its presence known to its tank mates. Surprisingly, it isn't as aggressive as many of its kind. It is also an omnivore that will take pellets or flakes readily. They do best in a well-stocked aquarium, with plenty of plants and a sandy bottom for digging.
9. Blue Acara Cichlid (Aequidens pulcher)
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Size Up to 8 inches L
The Blue Acara Cichlid is a South American species that is less aggressive than many similar ones. It makes an excellent beginner fish since it's not a fussy eater and is relatively hardy. It'll co-exist peacefully with the Jaguar Cichlid, provided there is enough space and hiding places. They can tolerant more acidic water, too.
10. Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus)
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The Oscar is one of the more popular aquarium fish. They are easy to keep and will eat whatever you offer them. While they can tolerate living in smaller tanks, it's best to err on the side of caution and keep them in larger setups to avoid conflict. Maintaining adequate levels of dissolved oxygen is vital for the health of these fish. Like many cichlids, they are diggers that will destroy live plants.
What Makes a Good Tank Mate for Jaguar Cichlid?
A good tank mate is large enough to act as a deterrent from the aggression that a Jaguar Cichlid can dish out when it gets territorial. Fish of a similar temperament will fare well. The key is to have a tank that is big enough to allow the fish to establish their space. However, we recommend monitoring the behavior of the tank mates. Things can change as the species get older and larger.
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Where Do Jaguar Cichlids Prefer to Live in the Aquarium?
While they will use the entire tank, most Jaguar Cichlids like to stick to the bottom of the tank where they will dig and search for prey. These fish typically live in muddy, low-oxygenated water so they can tolerate less-than-ideal conditions. Nevertheless, adequate filtration is essential, given the types of food these cichlids eat.
The Jaguar Cichlid lives in the tropical waters of Central and South America. Stable water conditions are vital for keeping them healthy. They can tolerate moderately hard water and alkaline pH. They'll do best with temperatures below 80℉. The Jaguar Cichlid is an aggressive fish that you should keep in tanks of at least 100 gallons.
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The size of the Jaguar Cichlid is a significant factor when choosing tank mates. It is a large fish, reaching lengths of up to 24 inches in the right environment. That's one reason hobbyists consider them a species for the experienced aquarist. As you may surmise, they will also take equally large prey, such as feeder goldfish.
Aggressive Behaviors
The Jaguar Cichlid is both aggressive and territorial, especially during spawning. It's not unusual for species of this type. Keeping the fish and its tank mates in a large tank is one of the best ways to curb aggressive behavior. We strongly urge you to monitor the interactions in your aquarium. You may find that the Jaguar Cichlid isn't an ideal choice for a community tank.
Top 3 Benefits of Having Tank Mates for Jaguar Cichlid in Your Aquarium
1. Keeping Jaguar Cichlids Is a Challenge.
Once you've been in the hobby for a while, many individuals like to kick it up a notch with fish that are more difficult to keep. The Jaguar Cichlid is an excellent choice if that describes you.
2. Jaguar Cichlids Are Easy to Breed.
One of the most rewarding aspects of having an aquarium is breeding your fish. Jaguar Cichlids will make it easy, although it will spell trouble for any tank mates.
3. Jaguar Cichlids Are Hardy.
As long as you keep up with the maintenance, you'll find that Jaguar Cichlids are relatively easy to keep. They aren't fussy eaters. They are relatively tolerant in various water conditions.
The Jaguar Cichlid may not be the best choice for beginners, but it will certainly provide a satisfying experience with this long-lived fish. Its stunning coloration and interesting behavior are all points in its favor. If you're ready to take your hobby to the next level, this South American cichlid is worth a look.
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CISOs will shift their priorities in 2020
By Gaurav Banga
Not too long ago, information security was a human scale issue. Because the number of assets to compromise was contained, and because there were only a few attack vectors in the adversarial arsenal, enterprises were able to train security analysts to identify and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
Managed endpoints, internal applications, routers, switches, DNS servers and domain controllers compromised the majority of an enterprise's network presence. In today's world, mobile devices, cloud applications, IoT, and third party connections to vendors have dramatically grown the enterprise digital footprint. Additionally, adversaries were not nearly as sophisticated as they are today, leveraging only a small fraction of modern day attack vectors. Today's threat actors have a much larger arsenal of attack vectors to use, including newly discovered vulnerabilities, misconfigured cloud services, and more services and applications exposed to the internet.
With so many assets to exploit, and so many ways to exploit those assets, CISOs need to reassess their strategies in 2020. By broadening their scope, taking advantage of board-level visibility, and using risk-based strategies to ensure that their teams have maximum impact, security leaders can dramatically transform their organization's security posture in 2020 and beyond.
All assets that are open to attack will be analyzed for vulnerabilities
The accepted definition of a vulnerability will broaden. Typically associated with flaws in software that must be patched, CISOs will redefine the term to anything that is open to attack or damage. The impact will be systematic processes, similar to those commonly applied to patching, extended to weak or shared passwords, phishing and social engineering, risk of physical theft, third party vendor risk, and more.
Educating the board will help CISOs communicate risk
In recent years, CISOs have gotten much desired access to the board of directors, yet have struggled to speak in a language that resonates. This has limited the value of their exposure to the board, with many struggling to achieve the appropriate backing for their initiatives. In 2020, CISOs will recognize that business leaders will never understand technical security details such as threats and vulnerabilities, and will begin to leverage education and new tools to communicate business risk and economic exposure to the board.
Increasing efficiency will be a priority
In light of the ever growing cybersecurity skills gap, and an exploding attack surface, CISOs will shift their focus from increasing headcount to increasing efficiency. By prioritizing tasks based on risk and solving the most impactful issues first, CISOs can ensure that even a small security team has the maximum possible impact.
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Gaurav Banga is the CEO and founder of Balbix and he serves on the board for several other companies. Prior to founding Balbix, Banga was the co-founder and CEO of Bromium and led the business from inception for five years. He has also served in executive roles at Phoenix Technologies and Intellisync Corporation, and he co-founded and was the CEO of PDAapps which was acquired by Intellisync in 2005. Banga has a PhD in computer science from Rice University, and a bachelor of technology degree in computer science from IIT Delhi.


It is hard to believe that next week is Thanksgiving already. I am eternally grateful that I don't have to do any of the cooking. My mother-in-law does all the cooking, and it is absolutely amazing. I am going to be making my famous apple pie, though. Not sure if it is famous in any way other that it is the recipe from the side of the pie crust box. I do add a few of my own things, though, to make it mine.
I am starting a really busy time at work, mostly with school book fairs and holiday preparation. I can't even believe I am writing that! It will be here soon, because my least favorite Elf On The Shelf will be arriving soon to stores near you. I am also suffering from a bit of the holiday grumpiness, so hopefully that will go away soon.
My crockpot menu plan from a few weeks ago was a big hit, so I can hopefully add more ideas to it for another week.
Sunday: We had sausage pasta casserole. It is simple, but delicious.
Monday: I work 3-11, so the guys are having pizza.
Tuesday: I am working 3-11 again, so the men are own their own.
Wednesday: Chicken fajitas! One of my favorites.
Friday: I am thinking we are going to get cheese steaks from the new Tony Luke's that is opening near us.
Saturday: My guess is Chipotle, LOL!
So that is the plan for this week. Not a really good one, but at least it is a start.
What dinner ideas on your menu plan for this week?
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Day 1 TEL AVIV TO JERUSALEM
Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, an airport representative will meet you after the passport control desk. Afterwards, your representative will assist you to pick up your luggage where you will later walk through the arrivals gate to meet your driver who will be waiting for you. A private vehicle with driver will provide an Airport transfer between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem for overnight.
Day 2 JERUSALEM
Begin the day with your private English-speaking driver-guide at the Mount of Olives, gazing upon the evocative panorama of the Old City below, with expansive views of the olive tree canopies, cemeteries, and churches. From here, enter the Old City through the Muslim Quarter from the eastern Lion's Gate, stopping to visit the Church of Saint Anne and the Pools of Bethesda. Follow in the footsteps of the Via Dolorosa, an important pilgrimage route for Christian visitors, believed to mark the way to the site of Jesus' crucifixion at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and one of the most revered Christian monuments. Stop for an Israeli lunch at a nearby restaurant (not included). Wind your way through the narrow souks connecting the Christian Quarter and the Jewish Quarter, ending the morning at the Western Wall, the former retaining wall of the Second Temple. The space in front of the Western Wall functions as an open-air synagogue, and it is considered to be the holiest accessible site where Jews may pray. Head out of the Old City through the Dung Gate to the neighboring City of David an archaeological site located outside of the Old City walls with findings dating back to the Bronze Age and covering findings from the time of the Old and New Testament. Overnight in Jerusalem
With your English-speaking driver-guide, head to the Israel Museum to start the day. On the way, drive by the Supreme Court and the Knesset, the home of the Israeli parliament. The Israel Museum holds artifacts relevant to Judaism, Christianity and Islam alike, and the two most important exhibits are the model of the city from the time of the Second Temple, and the Shrine of the Book, housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest biblical manuscripts in the world and uncovered in Qumran. Drive to the Holocaust Memorial of Yad Vashem, located on the flanks of Mount Herzl adjacent to the country's war cemetery. Yad Vashem is the country's official memorial to victims of the Holocaust, and a heart-wrenching plea against the horrors of genocide. Head to the Machane Yehuda Market, affectionately known as the Shuk by Jerusalemites. Stop for lunch (not included) here at one of the tantalizing restaurants catering to both Kosher and non-Kosher dietary requirements. This market is bustling with activity as Israelis and travelers alike flock to market to stock up on a cornucopia of local produce, pita breads, nuts, spices, and desserts. With your Shuk Bites card (included on your tour), taste and savor a variety of products and flavors of the market as your guide takes you to the nooks and crannies of Machane Yehuda. Overnight in Jerusalem
Today head to the Judean Hills surrounding Jerusalem and spend a half day visiting three wineries in the region. Wineries in the area have made tremendous advances in quality in the last 20 years, focusing on developing the terroir on familiar European varietals for a primarily Israeli market. Start with a tasting and tour of the Ella Valley Winery, a kosher wine producer located on a kibbutz. End with a tour and tasting at Clos de Gat winery, whose wines are highly regarded in Wine Spectator and have high scores with Robert Parker. There are a number of wineries and vineyards in the Judean Hills; a substitution may occur due to the availability of the vineyard. Overnight in Jerusalem
Day 5 JERUSALEM - TIBERIAS
Head north, skirting the West Bank, and begin your exploration in the north of the country with a visit to the Beit Shean Archeological National Park. Here you can see the history of Israel through the archaeological remains from each historic period. See the ancient wall that surrounded the city, public baths, a Roman temple, stores, artisan workshops and other well-preserved structures. The central Palladius street is lined by impressive colonnades. There are rare mosaics and a Roman amphitheater which is still in use today. Then, travel to the Gilboa Mountains for an opportunity to enjoy the Gan Hashlosha water springs, which is the believed location where King Saul was killed in battle with the Philistines. From here, continue further north to Nazareth to visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, established on the site where the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced that she would bear the Son of God. Continue to the nearby town of Kafr Kanna, home to the Wedding Church in Cana, also known as the Church of the First Miracle. The site is dedicated to the first miracle attributed to Jesus, where he turned water into wine at a wedding. End the day with a relaxing evening at your Tiberias hotel. Overnight in Tiberias
Day 6 TIBERIAS
The northern mountain-top city of Safed (also known as Tzfat) is a center of Kabbalah practice and shrouded in Jewish mysticism, and is known as one of Judaism's Four Holy Cities, along with Jerusalem, Hebron, and Tiberias. The old part of town consists of narrow cobblestone alleys revealing artists' galleries, medieval synagogues, private homes and small guest houses, and is best explored on foot (sturdy walking shoes recommended). Visit the Joseph Caro and the Ha'Ari synagogues, which are the most important religious meeting places within the city. Enjoy a stroll around the Artist's quarter and visit a Kabbalah artist workshop, learn the effects of Kabbalah on their work. The Artist's quarter is lined with fascinating galleries to explore, and the Safed Candle Shop produces excellent quality hand-dipped wax candles. The Metsuda Citadel sits at the top of the city, with ruins dating back to the time of the Crusaders and Mamluks. The scars of many earthquakes and recent wars run deep in the city, including the Great Stairs built by the British to separate the Jewish and Arab quarters after a series of riots in 1936. Overnight in Tiberias
The Sea of Galilee has been sacred in the Holy Land since biblical times. The freshwater sea, also known as Lake Kinneret, is best explored by boat, set sail on a boat tour, and surround yourself with the landscapes that have been sacred for thousands of years. The wooden boat resembles the ones used in ancient times, and on board the setting evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time when people depended on the sea for their livelihood and its miracles. Visit the 2,000 year old boat at the "Ancient Boat Museum" located in Kibbutz Ginosar. Learn the fascinating story of how it was found and preserved. Stop at the Visitors Center at the ancient of city of Migdal, the home of Mary Magdalena. See the remains of a Synagogue used during the time the Temple stood in Jerusalem and learn about the tragic naval battle between the Romans and the Jewish Rebels. Head up to Mount Arbel. The peak, 380 meters above the surrounding area, from which you can see almost all of the Galilee into the Golan Heights including Tzfat, Tiberias and most of the Sea of Galilee. Overnight in Tiberias
Begin the day at the Mount of Beatitudes, situated to the north of the Sea of Galilee. The Mount is believed to be the location where Jesus gave his Sermon on the Mount, and the views from the hill are awe-inspiring. Drive a short distance down the hill to Tabgha, believed to be the location of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. The Church of the Primacy of St. Peter and the Church of the Multiplication are must-sees in this town, and the area is also famous for its wide spectra of flora and fauna. From here, continue to Capernaum, a town cited in all four gospels and viewed as the home of St. Peter. The town is home to the ruins of a 4th century synagogue, one of the oldest in the world, built on the site of an earlier synagogue and that may have been the one mentioned in the gospels. Caesarea Phillipi (Banias) was a pagan city dedicated to the god Pan and was reconstructed in ancient times by Philip, the son of Herod. Here Saint Peter made his proclamation of faith in Jesus, who declared him the rock on which he would build his Church and promised him the key to the Kingdom of Heaven. Here the Banias River, one of the sources of the Jordan, begins the straight out of the foot of the Hermon Mount. Visit the Banias Falls where we will have time for a nature hike to one of Israel's most beautiful waterfalls, which flows from the foot of Mount Hermon to the Jordan River. Overnight Tiberias
Day 9 TEL AVIV
Start your day at Rosh Hanikra along the Lebanese border. Descend by cable car into the stunning limestone grottos. Formally only accessible from the sea, the grottos are now accessed by the steepest cable car in the world. From here, head south to the ancient port city of Acre, also known as Akko. The Crusaders left their mark on this UNESCO town as the former capital of their kingdom. The fortifications jut into the Mediterranean at the southern seawall, and the city is the holiest one in the Bahai faith. Drive further south along the coast to Haifa and explore the beautiful and grandiose Bahai Gardens – a unique atmosphere of historic spirituality and inspired design combined with the painstaking gardening of generations. This is the site where members of the Bahai faith have established their shrine and world center because of its significance to the Bahai faith. On your way out of the city, pause at Mount Carmel for a panoramic view of Haifa. The final stop on the drive is in Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region. Explore the excavations of this archeological site including the aqueduct. The theater has been restored as a modern concert venue. Overnight Tiberias
Day 10 TEL AVIV
Enjoy a private transfer between your hotel and the airport with an English-speaking driver. Meet your airport representative at the entrance of Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport where you will be accompanied through the airport security procedure.
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Day 9 – Jerash
Allenby Bridge Crossing; Jerash; Transfer to hotel for overnight
Day 10 – Petra
Petra; Dead Sea overnight
Day 11 - Madaba & Mt. Nebo
Madaba; Mt. Nebo; Dead Sea overnight
Day 12 - Free Morning at the Dead Sea
Free Morning; Border Crossing to Israel; Dinner; Airport Transfer
Day 13– Return Home
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'Under review' and in limbo
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The Gulf oil spill is continuing to devastate Gulf Coast industries, like the boating industry. (Marianna Day Massey/ZUMA Press)
For more than seven weeks, Jeannie Mathis has been waiting for a check from the Gulf Coast Claims Facility, the independent entity charged with doling out the money BP set aside to compensate victims of the Gulf oil spill. And for seven weeks, her claim has been "under review."
[Economy1] Shortly after the oil spill, sales at her Steinhatchee, Fla., nursery, which specializes in selling palm trees to beach-front hotels, plummeted more than 50 percent. Tourists, spooked by the prospect of oil-soaked beaches, stayed away from Florida's Gulf coast. In turn, hotel owners and other tourism-driven businesses lost money and sacrifices had to be made. As it turns out, one of the first things businesses cut was their landscaping budget.
"The oil spill hit at the heart of our nursery season," Mathis said. "My clients in Panama City Beach bought eight loads of trees before the spill and they haven't bought a single load of trees since the spill. They all said things slowed way down because of the oil spill."
Mathis, who filed more than 300 pages of documentation to prove her claim, says she's struggling to pay her bills and she's over-drafted on her bank account. "I've had the same bank account since I was 18 years old," she said. "I shouldn't be in overdraft. I should have money in the bank."
Like many others in the Gulf, Mathis says she's been able to get very little information about her claim. The GCCF has noted no problems with her claim, nor has it asked for more documentation. Every time she calls to check on the status of her claim, she gets the same vague response: "It's under review."
"I know that the priorities have to go to the fisherman," Mathis says. "They have to have help first because they live from one paycheck to the next. But at some point, you have to get to the other people."
As of Oct. 16, there were more than 48,700 claims marked "under review" by the GCCF, according to the latest statistics. Kenneth Feinberg, the independent administrator of the oil spill claims process, has said that the majority of these claims have recently been filed and are being processed, pushing back against suggestions that people have been waiting more than a month for their claims to be reviewed.
But interviews conducted by The Washington Independent with claimants — some who spoke on the record and some who asked not to be named — indicate that at least some claims have been lingering since late August, when Feinberg took over as claims administrator, without a response from the GCCF. They also show that the lines of communication between the claimant and the GCCF are often nonexistent, leaving oil spill victims with little information about when they will receive a decision on their claim.
Amy Weiss, a spokeswoman for Feinberg, said about 8,000 of the 48,700 claims still under review were filed before Oct. 1. "There are only a small number of problematic claims going back to August or September," she said. Weiss also said the GCCF has not assigned extra staff members to look into claims that have been under review for weeks, though Feinberg has said he is considering hiring staff to answer Gulf residents' claims questions.
Debra DeShong Reed, another Feinberg spokeswoman, added that most claims filed in August and September that are still under review lack documentation, may be fraudulent or are being reconsidered based on new, less stringent rules Feinberg established in recent weeks.
Zade Marcrie, who owns a fishing charter business in Little Sarasota Bay, Fla., says his claim has been under review since Aug. 28. Marcrie, whose business lost money as spill-wary tourists canceled plans for fishing trips, says his interactions with the GCCF were often confusing and counterproductive.
Unclear about Feinberg's claims protocol, Marcrie initially filed for a final, rather than an emergency claim. (Oil spill victims have until Thanksgiving to file for interim, emergency payments. After Thanksgiving, they have until November 2012 to file for final payments. If claimants accept a final payment, they must agree not to sue BP for further damages.)
It took three weeks to change his claim from a final to an emergency payment. During that time, Marcrie received conflicting information from GCCF staff. Even after reapplying for an emergency payment and being told the GCCF has received his updated paperwork, Marcrie says he still got letters indicating he hadn't yet filled out the necessary forms.
"It's obvious the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing," Marcrie said in an email. "But when you consider how much better off myself and untold numbers of others would be had our claims been handled within a week it's actually pathetic."
Darlene Gay-Allen, of Mobile, Ala., is about to get evicted from her home. She hasn't been able to pay the rent since she lost her job as an administrative assistant at a subcontractor that was working with BP to clean up the oil spilled across the Gulf. She was also promised work helping to clean up the spill, and later as a claims administrator at the GCCF. Neither of those jobs panned out, she said, even after she paid for the necessary equipment and a training course.
Gay-Allen's case is unusual because her losses came as a result of work she was doing to clean up the oil spill. But she says the GCCF has continued to assure her that her claim is under review without giving her specific information about when she can expect a decision.
She filed with the GCCF in late August, days after Feinberg took over the claims process, and says her claim has been under review ever since. "I am to be evicted in a matter of days if I do not come up with the money," said Gay-Allen, who is surviving on $118 a week in unemployment payments. "I'm 51 years old and I've been working since I was 17. I've never experienced anything like this."
Gay-Allen says the GCCF told her that it would expedite her claim because she is facing eviction. But another eviction notice came yesterday, and Gay-Allen says she doesn't have much time. "I've only got a matter days to get out of the house," she said. "I don't have the money to move to another place. I don't have any money to put my stuff in storage."
Andy (he asked that his last name not be used so as not to jeopardize his claim) lost his job as an oil rig engineer in Louisiana after the Obama administration imposed a temporary moratorium on deepwater drilling. As his savings dwindled (at one point he couldn't pay rent or afford groceries), he spent days trying to figure out the status of his claim, only to be given mixed messages from GCCF staff.
After being told he was ineligible for to receive payments under the GCCF, Andy applied for relief under a separate compensation fund for rig workers. He was told by staff at the rig workers fund that he is not eligible because he worked as a contractor. The GCCF then told him that the staff was mistaken, and his claim was reinstated as of Sept. 25. Since then, he's been told, it remains under review, but the status has not yet been officially changed in the GCCF database.
"So whenever I call the GCCF, the first thing they tell me is that on Sept. 16 I was sent a letter informing me that I was ineligible," he said. "I then tell them to look further in the notes as the claim was reinstated. So after talking to the person for about 15 minutes or so they will then tell me that my claim is under review and they do not know when it will be further reviewed."
After struggling with the GCCF for more than a month, Andy is considering giving up. He's moved to Oklahoma City, Okla., where he's found work on an onshore oil drilling project. And he's begun to save some money again.
His only other option, he said, is to hire an attorney, which could cost even more money and result in a lengthy court battle.
"I'd almost rather just drop the claim rather than give 40 percent of what they give me to an attorney," he said.
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Fortress's history
Foreign travelers about Făgăraş Fortress
The armament of Făgăraș Fortress
Messengers in Făgăraș Fortress
Strategic importance
The center of one of the biggest domains in Transylvania, which in 1632 included 62 villages, Făgăraș fortress was, starting with the second half of the 16th century and especially in the 17th century, an important noble and princely residence.
The construction of a fortified point in Făgăraș must be linked to its strategic position – halfway between the commercial route between Sibiu and Brașov and in the vicinity of Wallachia (to whose history it is linked), the domination of the fortress being very important. Ștefan Mailat and Gașpar Becheș used it as a support piece for the throne of Transylvania, Mihai Viteazul considered it a "residence fortress", the Prince Gabriel Bethlen granted it priority over Alba Iulia in the modernization of the fortifications, and Mihail Apafi will transform it, due to its strengthened position, in a princely residence. Here, in the Făgăraș fortress were held between 1670 and 1691 11 Diets and 18 delegations (smaller meetings), while in Alba Iulia there were 15 Diets and 3 delegations.
First documentary attestation
The first documentary news which attests to the existence of the stone fortress is from 1455 when it is mentioned a "chatelaine", and next year, Iancu de Hunedoara, writing to the people from Brașov, reminds them of "our Făgăraș fortress".
The archaeological researches in the fortress conducted with the occasion of the various restoration steps, revealed the existence, before this stone fortress, of a wooden fortification with an earth wall, built approximately on the site of the current fortress. The violent destruction, revealed by the archaeological researches, ended abruptly, towards the middle of the 13th century, the existence of this fortification, destruction which can be connected to the Tatar invasion in 1241. Typological, the wooden fortification falls within the general defense system practiced in Transylvania.
Architectural evolution
The walled fortress, documentary attested at the middle of the 15th century, presents an irregular quadrilateral planimetry, with the east side longer and defended by a barbican-type outpost at a distance of 20 meters from the fortress. The precincts were formed by a crenelated quadrilateral wall, interrupted by four towers – three bastion-type and a rounded dungeon-type (which is also the tallest tower of the fortress). The facing of the defense walls provided with embrasures had at the top, behind the battlements, a guard road, made from thick bars, whose traces of masonry can still be seen in some unpainted spaces.
Typological, in this phase, Făgăraș fortress can be defined as a defense fortification with a military character. As a construction style, the fortress corresponds in the 16th century, to the Occidental fortification system, introduced in Transylvania starting with the 14th century.
The 16th century brings with it the most important changes that took place in the architecture of the Făgăraș fortress, which will transform the defense fortress into a castle with a strong external fortification.
The initiator of this extensive works will be Ștefan Mailat (voivode of Transylvania between 1534-1540 and owner of the fortress between 1528-1541) which separates the castle plan (noble residence) from the fortress plan (the military construction itself). He decides to surround the fortress with a defense wall, wall which will include the barbican-type tower, having artillery slots, crenelated crowning, respecting the planimetry of the old defense walls. The interior walls are doubled with brick walls, the corridors thus created having different roles – voivode's houses, captain's living room, etc. Typological, all these changes transform the defense fortress into a fortified senior castle.
Gaspar Békés, the owner of Făgăraș between 1567 – 1573, creates the ditch around the fortress, the earth removed being used for strengthening the interior parts of the walls.
At the end of the 16th century, it is possible that during Ștefan Bathory (voivode of Transylvania between 1571 – 1586) and Balthazar Bathory (owner of the fortress between 1588 – 1594) has been performed the transformation of all the four sides of the old fortress in apartments and the incorporation of the four towers at their level. At the same time starts the construction of the first bastion that will bear the family name, in the southeast corner of the outdoor enclosure, but which will be completed later. Connected to Balthazar Bathory's name is a series of important aesthetic transformations and the creation of a third level, on top of at least one of the fortress's sides (the south side), and stone frames that keep his coat of arms.
In the 17th century, the architectural changes establish the current shape of the fortified complex in Făgăraș.
Gabriel Bethlen (Prince of Transylvania between 1613-1629), one of the most important makers of the fortress, executes, in 1623, a plan regarding the fortress's construction and modernization works in thirty-six items, plan which stipulated among other things, the construction of three more bastions equipped with pillboxes, the execution in a year of 600,000 bricks by 1500 permanent bondsmen, organized in three shifts, bricks needed for the building of bastions. Gabriel Bethlen will rearrange the interior rooms of the castle, will create the loggias on the south side of the castle in Italian style, open towards the inner courtyard, on arches of six massive and imposing masonry piles. The windows of the inner courtyards have simple but elegant frames, the entrances from the loggia have a carved assembly in flat or relief with Renaissance motifs. The aesthetic taste of this Prince, influenced by the Italian Renaissance (he brought architects from Italy, glass artisans from Murano who will work for the princely court in Făgăraș), breathed beauty and elegance into a construction more military than utilitarian.
The modernization works continued under Gheorghe Rakóczi, Prince of Transylvania between 1631-1648, when the four bastions are paved, the guardhouse is built next to the north side of the gate tower; the ditch is also paved, which in case of an attack could triple the water volume, and the access bridges are repaired – the one on the east side, and the one on the north side.
Starting with the second half of the 17th century, the last owners no longer undertake large-scale works, but only maintenance and reparations work.
The transfer of Făgăraș to Austrian property, in 1696 and the transformation of the fortress in garrison, meant the beginning of a degradation period surprised in the inventory from 1726. Serving military purposes, the castle and the fortress in Făgăraș, lose the elegance and greatness of yesteryear.
Between 1918 and 1948 the fortress served as a garrison for the Romanian army. Between 1918 and 1923, it was a camp for white Russians, the press from that period registering the donations done by Queen Mary. In 1939, the Polish found refuge in the fortress.
Between 1948-1960, the Făgăraș fortress was transformed into a prison for political prisoners, and after 1960 it will be dilapidated, and extensive restoration works will being, works which regarded the restoration of the fortified castle aspect from the period of glory of the 17th century.
Great and imposing, Făgăraș Fortress, considered by Nicolae Iorga one of the "jewels of the country" waits quietly "acknowledging the bold deeds of the past".
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Q: SQL query : compare strings using concatenate and strcmp i'm trying to compare between two set of strings and want to update status column either as 'same' or 'changed' or 'change'.
i have try to use strcmp and concat as below in the picture, but syntax error keep prompted out.
anyone know how to use strcmp and concat at the same time like below?.
My codes :
UPDATE  DMGE1314
SET status2 =
case
   when concat(KodDM14,NamaDM14) = CONCAT(KodDM13,NamaDM13)
        then "NO CHANGED",
   when strcmp(concat(KodDM14,NamaDM14),concat(KodDM13,NamaDM13)) not like "0"
        then  "spelling different"  else "changed"
end

A: You have a wrong comma before the second when
UPDATE DMGE1314
    SET status2 = case
            when concat(KodDM14,NamaDM14) = CONCAT(KodDM13,NamaDM13) then "NO CHANGED"
            when strcmp(concat(KodDM14,NamaDM14),concat(KodDM13,NamaDM13)) not like "0"
                    then "spelling different"
                else "changed"
          end

A: Why aren't you using simple comparisons?
UPDATE DMGE1314
    SET status2 = (case when KodDM14 = KodDM13 and NamaDM14 = NamaDM13
                        then 'NO CHANGED',
                        when KodDM14 is null or NamaDM14 is null or KodDM13 is null or NamaDM13 is null
                        then 'NULL'
                        else  'SPELLING DIFFERENT'
                   end);

Use the built-in operators if you can.  Don't use strcmp() to just compare equality.  The purpose is to generate -1, 0, or 1, depending on the ordering of the strings.

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Lessons from the (Modern) Prince, Part 4: Understanding the Greens in Tasmania
Following a fortnight of uncertainty after the 2010 Tasmanian election, the Greens Party led by former advertising guru Nick McKim, have flexed their muscles to effectively appoint the ALP as minority governing party.
This bloke is probably really unhappy.
This act by the Greens Party came after both major parties refused to negotiate with the Greens, and made this a part of their election pitch during the campaign. The end result, Labor 10 seats, Liberals 10 seats, and Greens Party 5 seats, saw the Liberal Party get more votes overall than Labor. During the campaign, with the threat of a hung parliament – no realised – both Liberal and Labor said that if there was a tie in seats, the party with the most votes would be given the opportunity to form government.
Denied the ability to negotiate with Labor or Liberals over ministerial portfolios or policy, and apparently ignored by the Governor over the last week, Nick McKim and the Greens Party announced that they would support a Labor government:
Nick McKim announced via a southern newspaper today that his party would offer support to the incumbent government by not moving or supporting motions of no-confidence in parliament unless there was evidence of gross malfeasance, maladministration or corruption.
Their decision of course is entirely opportunistic and unprincipled. But that's fine. Because the Greens Party, like all modern political parties, are principally concerned with gaining and exercising power. And luckily Machiavelli can help us decipher the Greens Party's decision.
This article is a part of Project 52 – one post per week for the year.
Whenever those states which have been acquired as stated have been accustomed to live under their own laws and in freedom, there are three courses for those who wish to hold them: the first is to ruin them, the next is to reside there in person, the third is to permit them to live under their own laws, drawing a tribute, and establishing within it an oligarchy which will keep it friendly to you. Because such a government, being created by the prince, knows that it cannot stand without his friendship and interest, and does its utmost to support him; and therefore he who would keep a city accustomed to freedom will hold it more easily by the means of its own citizens than in any other way.
Machiavelli, The Prince, Chapter V
In this case, the (modern) prince is the Greens Political Party. Acquiring a state in this case is gaining significant political power over the political processes in Tasmania.
"…there are three courses for those who wish to hold them: the first is to ruin them, the next is to reside there in person, the third is to permit them to live under their own laws, drawing a tribute…" The three options open to the Greens Party after "acquiring" Tasmania were:
Ruin them: The Greens Party could have continued to hold both Labor and Liberal to ransom, and perpetuate the political stasis in Tasmania, where no major party could effectively govern. The Greens Party would have benefited by keeping both other parties in a state of crisis, able to topple either (or both) at their whim, unless both supported each other. Obviously, this was the least politically acceptable for the Greens Party – who've already been damaged by accusations of blackmail, and holding Tasmania to ransom.
Reside there in person: This was the Greens Party's preferred option – the modern equivalent of having a place in the ministry with a formal arrangement. The Greens wanted to exercise power from within the government. That's why Nick McKim constantly said he wanted to negotiate. He desperately wanted to reside within cabinet, and control the government and the governing party from this powerful vantage point.
Draw a tribute: The final option – the one that we can see today – is for the Greens Party to choose another party (Labor) to govern, then extract political concessions. Nick McKim is hoping that Labor will be so beholden to the Greens Party that he will be able to exercise political power over the government without being a minister in cabinet.
The upshot of this is that twelve years of Labor continues in Tasmania. As in South Australia, it's time for Labor to go back out to the community and reconnect – it did after all experience a large swing against it. The disaster that would have been a Liberal government is averted.
Unfortunately, Labor is now at the mercy of a ruthless, opportunistic political party under the leadership of Nick McKim. It must be wary of its vulnerability to the Greens Party, and forge its own path.
(Possibly) Related posts:
Lessons from The (Modern) Prince, Part 1: The CPRS
Lessons from the (Modern) Prince, Part 2: Timing of reform
Lessons from the Modern Prince, Part 3: He was against it before he was for it (aka: the Barnaby principle)
Some semi-live blogging of SA and Tas elections
The Greens Party support citizens' assemblies on everything but climate change
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Pete - April 12, 2010 at 2:27 am -
Your conclusion is flawed and has no basis in His Excellencies stated decision making. Unless, of course, you have proof otherwise.
alexjpwhite - April 12, 2010 at 2:32 am -
I'm not commenting on the Governor's decision (or constitutional processes), but the Greens Party's political decision to support Labor over the Liberals.
Nick - April 12, 2010 at 2:50 am -
How do you think Labor should handle them Alex? Bring them into cabinet and try to shackle them to cabinet solidarity and a share of the tough decisions? Negotiate an ACT style accord that keeps them out of cabinet but sets some policy goals? Or just ignore them totally and deal with each piece of legislation individually on the floor of the parliament?
Good question Nick. I'm agnostic on how Labor should handle the Greens Party – I'm too far away, and don't know enough of the details to give any specific commentary. I'd probably just say that whatever they do, it needs to be part of a consistent strategy that the Party room agrees on and feels ownership over.
Gab - April 12, 2010 at 5:50 am -
All politicians are ruthless and opportunistic Alex.
I completely agree. The Greens Party is no different from other politicians.
It's just that you seem to have a bias towards Labour. I'm not sure if that is a fair assessment?
I wouldn't say "bias towards Labor" (although I am open about my ALP membership). This article is political critique of the Greens Party in Tasmania in the context of the election. I've commented on the Liberals and Labor a lot more elsewhere on this blog (this is one of the few blog posts I've written about the Greens Party).
That is totally fair enough. But I think a Machiavellian comparison is perhaps a little strong in regards to a Party who for the most part stands up for environmental protection and universal rights. The politics game is a vicious one unfortunately, which in some ways reflects the self serving nature of those in power (and the lobbies they represent).
The Greens Party portray themselves as a mature political party that is capable of forming government (especially in Tasmania). As such, it is entirely legitimate to evaluate and critique them in political terms – Greens MPs are, afterall, politicians.
BTW: Labor has done more than the Greens Party ever has to protect the environment or uphold human and universal rights.
Gab - April 13, 2010 at 12:12 am -
I think your points are valid and historically, this may be true. But I think recently Labour have implemented policies driven towards the restriction of rights. Issues such as refugees and internet censorship to mention a few. Also at a national and state level, they have been responsible for the destruction of the environment, unnecessary desal plants, rampant coal exports, Hazelwood, dredging of Port Phillip Bay, denuding of Tassy old growth, pulp mills etc. etc. PPP projects that have ripped off tax payer money. There is no real excuse for these things (economics and jobs included). Not to mention corruption at the state planning level, the perpetuation of suburban sprawl, the exorbitant and inefficient spending on infrastructure such as roads and highways which service a small amount of population and encourage (necessitate) the need for private vehicles, where a change in planning could make public transport far more efficient. Anyway, I am evidently rambling as these issues are complex and require more time to discuss (in person hopefully).
Mark Lawrence - April 13, 2010 at 3:05 pm -
the only valid reason to attack the Greens is if you are working on a campaign for an inner -city labor left winger you are fond off, admire, and are aligned to.
The Greens are, politically, what the left of the ALP was in mid-60's to late 80's, i.e. strong unionists, strong on minority social rights, libertarian (in social policy), militant, and attracting the idealistic and progressive youth.
The Tas electorate voted 15:10 for the Centre/Left.
The State Governor was correct (sounds surreal, but its true) – he could not say that a LIB/Green commission could be more stable than an ALP/Green one.
If ALP right wingers cannot deal with the Greens, then that is a reflection of their own inability to take a a principled left/progressive line on the forests/jobs debate, and analogous debates.
Progressive politics will be advanced by a Greens/ALP accommodation, as fraught as that may be.
Alex, I think you need to rethink this one
alexjpwhite - April 13, 2010 at 9:59 pm -
How is it an attack to give a political critique? I think it is illustrative that the Greens Party supporters have rushed to defend the Greens, as though any kind of criticism or non-adoring commentary is somehow a terrible political sin. The Greens are a political party – just like any other, are completely fallible, and like every other political party are opportunistic and calculating. It is entirely reasonable and legitimate for the Greens Party to behave like this. They are, after all, a political party. It would be odd if they really were pure as the driven snow. Their calculated behaviour in the Victorian Upper House, and their tactical voting in the Senate demonstrate that they are as "Machiavellian" as Labor and the Liberal Party.
For the record, I have no involvement in any inner city Labor campaign.
The Greens are a bourgeois party with no working class culture and no formal links to organised labour. There is a reason that no union, even independent, non-ALP affiliated unions, have or are trying to affiliate to the Greens (despite the fact some individual unionists may be Greens Party members). Union support of the Greens is typically tactical, and designed to exercise political power to achieve industrial goals.
My argument in this article does not concern the decision of the Governor. Only the calculated political decision of Nick McKim and the Greens Party MPs in their decision to back Labor.
I don't believe that progressive political will be advanced by a Greens/ALP accommodation (in the short term) as long as Greens Party MPs and prominent supporters actively vilify and attack Labor MPs and supporters. The same goes the other way. The fact is that Labor and Greens are very different – as different as the Lib Dems in the UK, and British Labour. There is more in common with the socialist groups (e.g. Socialist Party) and Labor than with the Greens. My experience with the Greens Party is that they are faction-ridden and nepotistic as any other group, although they suffer from the fact that they have to "pretend" that there are no factions, allowing cults of personality to take control, without the benefits of formal powersharing arrangements. Bad stuff.
Gab - April 13, 2010 at 11:19 pm -
"allowing cults of personality to take control, without the benefits of formal powersharing arrangements. Bad stuff." … Totally agree.
Why the conservatives are wrong on the economy
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These two enchanting towns are two very good reasons why our guests choose a holiday on the Amalfi Coast. The attractive, colourful buildings cascading down the hillsides, make for a truly spectacular sight and are part of what makes both Positano and Amalfi such wonderfully photogenic towns. The quaint little streets are compact, which makes wandering around an extremely enjoyable way to spend a day of your holiday. Meander through the little piazzas, stopping here and there for a drink and soaking up the hustle and bustle as people go about their business. Positano has something of a reputation as a fashionable getaway spot, which makes it a little too much for many people, though it's certainly worth a visit during your stay in the area. Amalfi itself strikes a much better balance: busy and bustling whilst still retaining its charm and character.
Hand on heart, this is one of our favourite destinations and a great place from which to explore the entire Amalfi Coast. Holidays here are all about the views! Sorrento is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by with a cool glass of refreshing Greco di Tufo in hand. Drink in the stunning views over the Bay of Naples and towards Mount Vesuvius. The island of Capri looks so close you could almost touch it – it's the obvious choice for a fascinating day out. Take a stroll through the bustling town of Sorrento and don't miss the opportunity to feast on the best pizzas in the world. Sorrento has easy links to other towns of the Amalfi Coast, as well as to Naples, Capri and Pompeii.
One of the biggest attractions of a holiday on the Amalfi Coast is that it offers the possibility of visiting the two unique and fascinating sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Hugging the slopes of Mount Vesuvius they are UNESCO World Heritage sites and two of the most famous ancient sites in the world, frozen in time as they were buried in the molten lava of Vesuvius as it erupted in 79 AD. Ercolano, site of the ancient ruins of Herculaneum was once a beach resort but the eruptions of Vesuvius pushed it away from the coast. As for Pompeii, it is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, home to grand villas once owned by wealthy Romans. Wherever you choose to stay on the Amalfi Coast, there are plenty of day trips out to visit these towns and some excellent tour guides, allowing you to make the most of your visit.
Located between Positano and Amalfi, is the equally charming but less well-known town of Praiano, with its picturesque buildings and exceptional cuisine. It is a lovely, quintessentially Italian fishing village nestling on the hillside, sloping down to the coast. As its name suggests – 'praia' means 'beach' - Praiano is a great place for a laid-back beach holiday. The sunsets over its attractive main beach, Marina di Praia, are legendary! Praiano is easily accessible by either boat or bus and is a great location for a low-key holiday, or as a stop-off on your multi-centre tour of the Amalfi Coast.
If slowing down, unwinding, and absorbing the Italian way of life is the aim of your Amalfi Coast holiday, then Ravello is the place for you. The gentle ambience, smiling, welcoming locals and lazy evenings will draw you back time and again. Ravello is home to the beautiful, cliff-top Rufolo cascading gardens filled with exotic colours and enjoying panoramic views of the ocean. In the summer months, open-air concerts take place here, which are utterly enchanting and are sure to be a highlight of your holiday. Ravellois also home to one of our favourite restaurants, at the beautiful Hotel Villa Maria.
These two beautiful islands are set in the bay of Naples. Capri may be better known, beloved of the rich & famous, but the volcanic island of Ischia is home to some of our favourite hotels. Ischia is less flashy and offers some of Italy's best natural spas. Even on a cloudy day, Ischia is picture-perfect and bursting with colour. on the 17-square mile island. Wherever you choose to stay on the Amalfi Coast, it's well worth spending a day of your holiday taking the hydrofoil to visit the beautiful islands of Ischia and Capri.
Enjoy the best pizza and cocktails at Fauno's bar in the centre of Sorrento's Piazza Tasso, as you watch the world go by. You should also take a road or boat trip along the stunning Amalfi Coast and stop off for liqueur tasting in Ravello. Limoncello, Meloncello and Crema di Pistachio are some of my favourites from the region.
If we've tempted you to visit the Amalfi Coast, than our Italian Travel Specialists would love to hear from you on 01694 722193 and discuss your holiday requirements or click here to request a call back.


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KVPY Syllabus 2021, Check SA, SB, SX Streams Syllabus
Updated on: September 14, 2021 by Emmy Jackson
1. KVPY Syllabus 2021
2. Stream SA Syllabus:
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KVPY Syllabus 2021, Check SA, SB, SX Streams Syllabus. KVPY Syllabus 2021 will be prescribed by the exam conducting authority for SA, SB and SX stream. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana or KVPY 2021 is a national fellowship programme managed by the Indian Institute of Science. KVPY was started by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to encourage the students to take up research careers in Basis Science. The aptitude test will be held in November 2021. In this article, we are updating the complete information related to the KVPY Syllabus 2021.
To read more about the KVPY exam, click here
KVPY Syllabus 2021
The KVPY syllabus will be comprised of four Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology. There is no prescribed syllabus for the aptitude test. The KVPY syllabus will contain the topics & chapter of the Class 10th/11th/12th/1st year of B.Sc/BS/B.Stat./B.Math./Int.M.Sc/MS.
Stream SA Syllabus:
The KVPY syllabus of the exam for Stream SA covers all the topics & chapters of Class X & XI. The syllabus of Stream A is given here:
Physics: Magnetic Effects of Current, Sources of Energy, Reflection, Refraction, Electromagnetic Induction, Applications in Daily Life, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Physical World and Measurement, Gravitation, Thermodynamics.
Chemistry: Chemical Reactions, Metals and Non-Metals, Periodic Classification of Elements, Carbon Compounds, Acids, Bases and Salts, Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Thermodynamics, States of Matter: Gases and Liquids, Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties, Environmental Chemistry.
Biology: Control and Coordination in Animals and Plants, Heredity and Evolution, Reproduction, Life Processes, Our environment, Plant Physiology, Diversity of Living Organisms, Cell: Structure and Function, Human Physiology.
Mathematics: Real Number, Polynomials, Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Statistics, Quadratic Equations, Probability, Surface Areas & Volumes, Coordinate Geometry, Mathematical Reasoning, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometric Functions.
Stream SX Syllabus:
Stream SX syllabus comprises from the Class X, XI & XII chapters & topics. The syllabus is mentioned here:
Physics: Reflection of Light, Electromagnetic Induction, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Sources of Energy, Physical World and Measurement, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Refraction, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current, Magnetic Effects of Current.
Chemistry: Surface Chemistry, States of Matter: Gases and Liquids, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon compounds, Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Reactions, Environmental Chemistry, Solid State, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Isolation of Elements, Periodic Classification of Elements.
Biology: Cell: Structure and Function, Genetics and Evolution, Life processes, Plant Physiology, Diversity of Living Organisms, Reproduction, Human Physiology, Biology and Human Welfare, Control and Coordination in Animals and Plants, Ecology and Environment.
Mathematics: Coordinate Geometry, Mathematical Reasoning, Real Number, Polynomials, Introduction to Trigonometry, Surface Areas & Volumes, Statistics, Quadratic Equations, Probability, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometric Functions, Geometry, Linear Programming, Vectors and 3-D Geometry, Calculus, Relations and Functions.
Stream SB Syllabus:
In-Stream SB, the KVPY exam covers all the corresponding syllabus of Class 10th/12th/1st year of UG course. The topics & chapters of Stream SB syllabus is here:
Physics: Electromagnetic Induction, Physical World and Measurement, Sources of Energy, Refraction, Applications in Daily Life, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Magnetic Effects of Current, Work, Energy and Power, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Reflection, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current, Waves & Optics, Electricity & Magnetism, Electrostatics, Thermal Physics .
Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Chemical Reactions, Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Periodic Classification of Elements, Carbon compounds, Acids, Bases and Salts, States of Matter: Gases and Liquids, Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties, Metals and Non-Metals, Environmental Chemistry, Solid State, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Isolation of Elements, Surface Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, Chemistry of Noble Gases, Structure & Bonding, Alkenes, Cycloalkenes, Dienes and Alkynes .
Biology: Life Processes, Human Physiology, Control and Coordination in Animals and Plants, Genetics and Evolution, Our Environment, Ecology and Environment, Plant Physiology, Reproduction, Diversity of Living Organisms, Cell: Structure and Function, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology, Genetics.
Mathematics: Statistics, Surface Areas & Volumes, Vectors and 3-D Geometry, Calculus, Real Number, Polynomials, Geometry, Introduction to Trigonometry, Quadratic Equations, Probability, Coordinate Geometry, Mathematical Reasoning, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometric Functions, Linear Programming, Relations and Functions., Analytical Geometry in Two Dimensions, Vector Algebra, Evaluation of Integrals.


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Ohio governor, ex-GOP presidential candidate, publishes book
Gov. John Kasich's new book, "Two Paths: America Divided or United," provides a rare, and sometimes raw, behind-the-scenes look at being a 2016 presidential candidate.
Ohio governor, ex-GOP presidential candidate, publishes book Gov. John Kasich's new book, "Two Paths: America Divided or United," provides a rare, and sometimes raw, behind-the-scenes look at being a 2016 presidential candidate. Check out this story on gosanangelo.com: http://www.gosanangelo.com/story/entertainment/books/2017/04/24/ohio-governor-ex-gop-presidential-candidate-publishes-book/100868190/
Associated Press Published 8:40 p.m. CT April 24, 2017
FILE- In this April 4, 2017 file photo, Ohio Gov. John Kasich delivers his State of the State address at the Sandusky State Theatre in Sandusky, Ohio. Kasich's "Two Paths: America Divided or United" is being published Tuesday, April 25. The book reflects on Kasich's career, his run for the presidency and his views on a wide range of issues, from media coverage of politics to voting rights.(Photo: Ron Schwane, AP)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. John Kasich's new book, "Two Paths: America Divided or United," provides a rare, and sometimes raw, behind-the-scenes look at being a 2016 presidential candidate.
The book, released Tuesday by Thomas Dunne Books, is roughly equal parts campaign-trail memoir, political biography and Kasich's own self-help therapy session for living in a post-Donald Trump world.
Kasich, 64, expresses clear disappointment that his decades as a state legislator, congressman, business executive and governor failed to earn him the Republican Party's nomination — especially over populist billionaire Donald Trump.
Competing in the crowded and fractious field felt at times like "walking up a down escalator," he wrote.
"I was astounded that politicians could say the kinds of things they were saying — crass, negative — and get away with it," Kasich said Monday in an interview with The Associated Press. "I think everybody who has observed politics was stunned by it."
Yet, in an open letter to his twin 17-year-old daughters that concludes the book, Kasich urges them not to be disheartened but to "expect more" of future candidates. He sidesteps whether he will be one again in 2020.
Kasich was Trump's longest-lasting competitor in last year's Republican primary and, since declining to endorse Trump, has remained one of the GOP's most vocal Trump detractors. In the book, he repeats his claim that he was offered — and declined — a chance to be Trump's vice president, an assertion the Trump camp has dismissed.
Kasich won just one primary — in his home state of Ohio — and 154 delegates, but his campaign drew attention as a compassionate conservative alternative amid an unusually rancorous Republican primary and an equally vitriolic general election battle between Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
The two paths of the book's title seemingly diverged on Election Day, when — based on the choice Kasich laid out in an April 12, 2016, speech of the same name — Americans chose "the path to darkness" stoked by negativity and fear over "the higher path" of working together for a common purpose.
"The fear turned out to be the driving emotion of the 2016 presidential campaign, and the front-runner tailored his message to stoke that fear," he writes. "In response, the American people elected a strongman who they believed could help them address that fear and get control of their lives once again. Hopefully, that's how it will work out."
Kasich likens his own struggles as a candidate to those of everyday Americans'. He does that primarily by detailing moments on the campaign trail in which he felt he got out of his own head and the bubble of his campaign and lifted up someone who needed it or encouraged people to connect.
Kasich quotes a David Bowie song — "We can be heroes, just for one day" — adding, "Something to think about as we rediscover our shared moral compass after the craziest, most directionless presidential election of anyone's memory."
He concludes that a crisis of what he dubs "followship" played a key role in the election and in a new "post-truth" world. By that, he means an environment of "siloed" media personalized to one's individual beliefs; disjointed, often conflicting messages; and fractured communities that make it difficult to keep one's bearings.
"We can't pick and choose among half-truths and utter falsehoods and grab only at the ones that reinforce our preconceived notions or stoke our shared fears," he writes. "We can't live in our own reality — not if we hope to come together and attempt to solve the very real problems facing this great country."
This story has been corrected to show a quote from the book refers to walking up an escalator, not elevator.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William Made Their First Joint Appearance Since Welcoming Prince Louis
Associated Press AP October 9, 2018 3:27 pm October 9, 2018 Off 125
Prince William and Kate Middleton are back on the royal circuit for the first time since the birth of Prince Louis, and they're doing it for a good cause. The pair's first joint engagement since the birth of their third child in April was for the inaugural Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit, according to People. The initiative was launched to help raise awareness of mental health issues around the world.
Middleton looked absolutely radiant in a lilac Emilia Wickstead dress, which People points out, she previously wore last year in Germany. The recycled dress was fitting for the occasion, which saw the couple show off their artistic sides by painting with the Colombian artist Dairo Vargas. While inside the meeting, which took place at County Hall on the south banks of the River Thames in London, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also listened to presentations that detailed the work of mental health programs in both Slovenia and the U.S., People reports.
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It's a cause that's clearly close to their hearts, as Prince William recently spoke about mental health in the workplace, and how his own work as a first responder affected him. "I took a lot home without realizing it," he said at a mental health event in Bristol, according to People. "You see [so] many sad things every day that you think life is like that." Middleton meanwhile, joined students at an outdoor recreation center last week, where she listened to teachers explain the value of being around nature and how it can help children's mental health and development, People reports.
Middleton and Prince William have been doing their part to spread mental health awareness in recent years, after they joined forces with Prince Harry in 2016 to launch the Heads Together campaign. Fittingly, the couple's most recent outing came one day ahead of World Mental Health Day.
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