Israel, the holy land. There are a lot of this and that, which no one understands. Aside from the political issues, Israel is something you never expect it to be. More than a handful of things to see, amazing food, beautiful people, and heaps of hidden gems, travelling in Israel is definitely well worth.
Israel has a quite straightforward visa policy but what everyone not knowledgeable about is that Israel has the strictest immigration and airport security. Israel bypasses all those "come visit my country" politeness. Even though in their economy, tourism plays a big part, they wouldn't let it take over the safety precautions protocols to keep their country safe, which I find highly fascinating.
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WHAT IS THE TRAVEL COST IN ISRAEL?
Even though it's proven that not everyone has been questioned, it's always better to be prepared. My travel friends and Israeli friends gave me a heads up that I will be questioned when I land in Israel. I flew from Georgia to Israel with Israir (An Israeli Airline), during the check-in time, I was pulled on the side after I raised my hand about the question "who is travelling alone". I didn't have the idea that it was my random immigration question moment until the man in his suit and tie declared that he will be asking me questions for security purposes. So, this is it, even before I set foot on their plane.
The questions started with the usual purpose of travel, how long you will be staying, to what is couchsurfing, can I see your couchsurfing profile and my favourite do you do drugs? Right.
Make sure you know what's inside your luggage. If some answers will raise a red flag, just like when I mentioned that I received a package from Denmark, I have to turn my bag in and out to be scanned. Make sure you have no sharp weapons and things that you have no idea what they are.
The day of your flight, make sure to arrive early at the airport. I thought the question (I'd love to say interrogation, but hey) will happen when I arrive in Israel but as you see, it was taken by surprise. Fortunately, I arrived three hours before my flight, I was questioned and have my bag checked for 45 minutes. Again, fascinating Israel security, no sarcasm, I swear!
Israel doesn't stamp passport anymore, they instead give out blue cards with your passport information on it. This is for you to still be able to enter the Muslim countries. However, if you really want to ask and confirm that they wouldn't stamp on your passport, make sure to think about the words you will use. It might raise a red flag if you sound too suspicious.
I honestly don't know what to recommend on this one. Some travellers are lucky enough to not be asked about their exit ticket, whilst the others are not that fortunate. I was one of the lucky ones, even though I was asked when will I leave Israel, no one demanded for my ticket. I don't have one since I'm not sure how long I will be travelling here. What can I only suggest you, is to plan this ahead to avoid expensive on the spot flight ticket bookings.
Travelling in Israel is no cheap. I was surprised how expensive Israel is, I was told that it's the opposite of Vietnam. But I didn't expect it will be as expensive as the northern Europe! To give a good idea of the travel cost in Israel, I will provide the estimated prices of basic needs that a traveller will be needing.
Israel is not a huge country, it takes you around 4-5 hours from the North to South and 1-2 hours from the West to East with moderate traffic. The public transportation is running smoothly and often, however, Shabbat (weekly) and other holidays could mess up with your, travel plans.
Almost everyone in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem speaks English, so don't worry getting lost and asking for directions. Most locals love to answer you as long as it wouldn't be about the politics and current issues, try asking about the weather or where is the best hummus place instead. Because travelling in Israel is more than just those issues.
The internet is fairly good in Israel, most hostels offer free wifi, while there is also public wifis around, they could be dodgy, but it's free. You might have to pay a little bit extra when buying a sim card and getting an internet for your phone. There is a good internet in the Airport in Tel Aviv, just FYI.
It's inevitable, isn't it? One of the main purposes of travellers coming to Israel is to understand and get more broad view and answers for the current political issues. In my opinion, this is a very sensitive topic, although you will be able to find people who would like to tackle it but be aware that some people also get offended about this topic. All I can suggest is ask if the person discusses it first or ask them politely if they are comfortable about it. The best option might be to go on a tour and ask your tour guide. Some tour companies also offer a tour that specifically discusses this matter.
It's undeniable that Judaism is the main religion in Israel, but as you wander throughout the country, a touch of Islamic and Christianity will be present as well. Religion is another subject that travellers travelling in Israel are widely curious about, locals even enjoy talking about it. However, some people are also sensitive regarding this matter. Best thing to do is to be sensitive enough before giving out your opinions and point of view for this matter.
RELATED ARTICLE: Thinking to extend your tourist visa in Israel? Here's a guide to do that!
Since Judaism is the main religion in Israel, Shabbat is widely practised. Shabbat is a day of rest and celebration that begins on Friday at sunset and ends on the following evening after the sun goes down. Public transportation, offices, shops, and other establishments will be closed and stop operating and everyone who practised Judaism is expected not to do anything other than to rest, pray, and spend time with their families.
In Tel Aviv, you can still find some grocery stores that are open, while in Jerusalem, almost everything is closed. In Nazareth, there is only a small population of Jewish, thus Shabbat is not a practice.
There are shared taxis (yellow vans) that still runs on Shabbat however, expect to pay a little bit more than the regular busses.
Being the well-known holy land, most people are not aware what and when to wear modestly in Israel. If you are going to Tel Aviv, you can easily wear whatever you want. Tel Aviv is also known as very LGBTQ-friendly city, if you need more information about this, check this Tel Aviv gay guide. While Jerusalem is very conservative, cover up most of the time because you will never know when you will end up in the Ultra-Orthodox Jews' area. Nazareth and Haifa are quite easy as well, but remember to dress up properly to show respect. Dress modestly in the holy and sacred places, cover your shoulders and below the knee skirts/trousers.
making friends in the desert!
I hope this small information will help you get answers about travelling in Israel, if you want to know more about this destination, check out these interesting facts about Israel. This a beautiful country with rich culture and beautiful people. I would definitely say it's fairly safe as long as you use your common sense most of the time. If you have more questions, drop me a message or leave your comment below. Safe travels!
Worried about travelling as a solo female traveller? This should answer your worries!


This Research Report is an examination of the impact of the mizimu (ancestor) cult on gender dynamics among the Tonga of Zimbabwe. It seeks to demonstrate that traditional religion (in this case, the ancestor cult) plays a significant role in perpetuating and reproducing gendered roles and a gendered society. The researcher argues in this Research Report that this cult facilitates on one hand the domestication and subordination of women to the private sphere while on the other hand it accords men dominant roles and positions in the public sphere. Men automatically assume positions of power while women remain perpetual minors. This is not to say that women are barred completely from the public sphere but the underlying point is that ancestors can function and have functioned to justify the continual subjugation of women especially in the household, as the discussion will show. Ancestors have been used especially by the elders to continue the existing status quo where men are treated as ritual and household heads while women are treated as minors living under the authority of men.

 To discuss how this cult reproduces and perpetuates gendered roles and identities, this Research Report examines three areas in which ancestors seem to impact most decisively, namely, initiation, marriage and the household. The three are closely related to the extent that one can not discuss the other without reference to the other two. In initiation, both boys and girls are conferred with gender roles. In marriage, these roles are confirmed and in the household, these roles are carried out. In all these stages, ancestors are very instrumental; hence, my argument that the cult of ancestors among the Tonga impacts on gender roles. Further the researcher will argue that the mizimu cult serves the interest of the patriarchal formation of the Tonga in as much as the cult is under the control of the predominantly male elders of the lineage.

 Although this Report contributes to the understanding of gender dynamics among the Tonga, it should not be viewed as an extensive examination of the Tonga culture although it provides some insight into the intrinsic dynamics of gender. As such a further critical and extensive study of not only the Tonga but other cultures as well is recommended to ascertain the extent to which ancestors impact on gender relations.


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Permanently capitalizing the P in Presumptive Nominee, the Texas primary shoved Mitt Romney right over the delegate precipice, and now with the nomination locked up tighter than a rusted pickle jar 20,000 leagues beneath the sea, the campaign has taken a sudden turn towards the nebulous. Ambiguous Ville. Candidates don't make mistakes in the murky bog of summer. Even when they do, the atmosphere is too hazy to notice.
One advantage to this smoky shapeless strategy is it plays directly to the man's strengths. The former governor of Massachusetts doesn't have what you might call an actual distinct personality. He's more of a virgin canvas. A good- looking blank slate onto which any number of convictions and philosophies can be believably projected. He's the coloring- book and we voters the crayons. And no fighting over who gets to be burnt sienna.
One of the major pitfalls inherent to this kind of approach is the strong jawed father of five strapping boys just might play the part too well and come to epitomize what Gertrude Stein said about Oakland: "There's no there there." The guy makes a void look cluttered.
Nobody in the GOP wants to be associated in any way with Oakland, much less have the top of the ticket become a patron saint. The Potmekin Candidate needs to project a quality more substantial than some shape shifter with a supernatural ability to assume the identity of whoever or whatever they plant next to him. Probably why you don't see many Romney rallies held at zoos. Too afraid he'll pose next to the chameleon cage and turn all green.
Another potential mine in the Road to Tampa is the struggle to keep Willard from hanging out with the wrong crowd. You know, other Republicans. Especially distressing to see him palling around with Donald Trump. Again, Like being photographed at a clown convention. No matter how hard you try, some of that white face is bound to wipe off on the shoulders of even the most ghostly of political shadows.
Donald Trump: a man who is to sober judgment what chocolate covered marshmallows are to quantum physics. Fueling more fickle furnaces that suspect he'll say or do anything to get to 50.1%, Romney refuses to criticize The Donald, even when the reality show host spouts further Birther nonsense. "Obama was born in Kenya." No, he wasn't. He was born in Honolulu. In a manger. Everybody knows that.
Although when you think about it, the Oxymormon needs to pick a vice president who makes him look presidential, and The Donald might be the perfect choice. Next to him, Lou Ferrigno looks Presidential. Manny Ramirez. Some random guy in a banana suit twirling a sign.


Last night the Pewsey Belles sang carols for the members of the Devizes Bowls Club. The ladies of the Pewsey Belles are great at adapting to all types of situations and events, and this was no exception.
The evening started off with a choir warmup in the ladies changing room which is perhaps one of the more unusual places I have been with one of my choirs. Nevertheless it was a useful space for the purpose and gave me a chance to line up the ladies to make sure we looked tidy once on stage. Unfortunately the Choirmaster hadn't quite worked out the concept of a mirror image and sent the choir on stage the wrong way round! This caused a little bit of chaos as everyone sorted themselves out. Nevertheless the audience were extremely welcoming and once we started singing the evening went very well.
Being so near to Christmas the choir wasn't quite at full strength, but this didn't detract from their performance. The Pewsey Belles sang a number of Christmas songs in harmony before inviting the audience to join them for a few traditional carols. Having then spotted a number of people in the audience wearing Christmas jumpers which featured Rudolph,we decided to get the audience singing along to Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer.
After half an hour of singing, the ladies were then shown to a table which was piled high with food and before long the mulled wine was flowing. Choirs are always happiest when they are being fed and watered, which probably explains why most of the choir events this month have included food and wine!
After a few glasses of mulled wine, the ladies returned to the stage for another half an hour of singing which was again well received. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed singing for the Devizes bowls club and we are hoping to be invited back again next year.
About the author: Jules Addison is Musical Director of the Pewsey Belles and likes to pretend this means he is in charge of 50 women….


Don't you love to find unexpected surprises at your hardware store? I go to our local Ace Hardware on a fairly regular basis and I just never know what I will find. A couple of weeks ago I found this little guy.
A little green ceramic bird. I decided to nest him in a pale aqua pedestal dish I had at TJ Maxx years ago.
A little dried Spanish moss and he was comfy.
The yellow and white seed like orbs were from the Dollar Tree. I just like the idea of a little yellow in this dish.
Very simple, nothing earth shattering It's just another little baby step. Have you changed up any décor around your home lately? Maybe something small like I have here?
Diann, I love the little bird! It's fun to find unexpected treasures. He looks very comfy in his dish!
I LOVE my local Ace! You're right--you never know what you'll find there. I may go in for something boring and come out with something cute-- like your little bird. Love the way you nested her!
Cute little vignette...it is hard to pass up little birds, isn't it?
Your find turned into a nice display.
What a sweet little ceramic bird. Love it. The perfect compliment to your home to bring nature inside in the spring. Enjoy.


When we engage with new clients, one of the top issues is that their technology spending is not aligned with their business needs. While it is also common to see technology that isn't working right, we find that this is usually an indicator that an organization's technology spending is not tied to business needs. This misalignment results in money being wasted because it is spent in the wrong places or spending is held back until there's an emergency, at which time, the solution is usually a patch and more expensive. When we work with clients, we seek to start with a solid understanding of business objectives and drivers. From those drivers, we factor cost vs reward to figure out if various solutions are justified or will be a waste of money. The beauty of this is that we avoid wasting money and, if we determine to move forward with a solution, we have a clear understanding of exactly why we are doing it and what we are getting out of the solution.


The air stirred wildly with magical currents causing a breeze to ruffle my hair.
"Gentlemen, you'll remember where you are and conduct yourselves accordingly," father said standing, ready to intervene.
"You," Fuinon said pointing at father, "you have allowed simple farmers to malign my character and used me as a training tool for your spawn and the amusement of others." Spittle was flying from his mouth with the last words, hand raised to cast a spell.
The meeting with Turin, and the raging emotions he stirred in me, were still in the back of my mind causing my nerves to be stretched taut. Fuinon had pushed me over the edge. Before he could move, his hands burst into flames.
"Xander, what are you doing?" Fuinon pleaded.
My writing week ended last evening, I document my writing goals from Monday-Sunday, and I'm pleased that my efforts were this fruitful. When tallied up, the book grew by 3,600 words in one week! Can I do it again? Guess we'll have to wait a week to find out.
As anyone who has been reading my posts knows, my goal is to write at least 300 words 5 times each week. Last week I failed miserably and vowed to make up for it this week.
Now this week is almost over, one more writing day in it, and I've written nearly 3,000 words! Not only have I made up for the previous week, but after tomorrow's writing session, I'll be ahead.
The way things are going my September release date is looking very possible! I'll continue to keep you posted.
Dissension in the ranks? How intriguing!
Yesterday I blogged that last week I fell short of my goal, which, considering life has a way of distracting me, will happen from time to time.
Earlier I shared that my goal was to write 300 words 5 days per week bringing the weekly total to 1500 words. That sounded good, but wouldn't 2,000 words a week be better? After all, it is only 100 more words per day; easy enough to accomplish.
Since New Years I've either made my goal or was very close, until this week. I've sat at the computer contemplating, writing a scene, erasing it because it doesn't feel right, and trying again. To be honest I've written well over 2,000 words this week, but the book has not progressed 2,000 words and THAT is my goal.
The thought of writing less than 300 words per day is unacceptable. This number was set to meet the goal of publishing "Daeris" by September and it is realistic. So, once again I will sit down with my characters and insist they lead me down the story's path!
DETERMINATION IS THE ROOT TO ALL SUCCESS!!
May those who love us, love us.
So we will know them by their limping.
Daeris in keeping the peace in their realm.
First book in a series.
his lean small stature keep him from being a knight? What will happen if he isn't chosen for the guard? He surely doesn't want to be a ranger.
NOTE: This series is a hit especially with the boys in my class.


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Germany: Settlement Possible in Formula One Boss's Bribery Case
The top figure in Formula One auto racing may be seeking a settlement with German prosecutors in a multi-million dollar bribery case.
Lawyers for Bernie Ecclestone, 83, the British billionaire who controls the Formula One franchise, met with prosecutors and representatives of state-owned German bank BayernLB on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a US$ 33.48 million settlement, The Guardian reports.
A spokeswoman for the Munich District Court told Reuters on Friday, "It is possible that there will be a settlement," and said that witnesses had been told they no longer needed to come to next week's trial.
Ecclestone was indicted for bribery last year after making a $44 million payment to a banker in 2006 to ensure the sale of BayernLB's stake in Formula One Group to the private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
Ecclestone admits making the payment to former BayernLB executive Gerhard Gribkowsky, but denies that it was a bribe, saying Gribkowsky blackmailed him by threatening to make false claims about his taxes, according to Reuters.
Gribkowsky was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison in 2012 for accepting Ecclestone's payment, and was expected to testify against him in this trial, The Guardian reports.
An official response from the Munich court to Ecclestone's settlement offer is expected by August 8, according to The Guardian.
Israel: New Deal with Germany Postponed after "Submarine Affair" Investigation Expands
Germany: Russian Mafia Plundering Billions Through Nursing Services
Greece: Rugby-Loving British Fugitive Sentenced After Being Caught Watching Game
Germany: Formula One Boss Settles Bribery Case with US$100 Million Settlement
Brazil: World Cup Hospitality Partner Arrested
Germany: "Bishop of Bling" Resigns Over Extravagant Spending
Ecclestone Indicted for Bribery
$5 Million European Car Theft Ring Dismantled

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Tag Archives: #IRLvWAL #GuinnessSixNations #IrishRugby
Ireland v Wales, Irish Rugby, Six Nations 2020
February 8, 2020 Bill Lonergan#IRLvWAL #GuinnessSixNations #IrishRugby 2 Comments
One week down in the 2020 Six Nations and it's easy to jump to conclusions: Ireland's scar tissue from Japan remains, Italy show no signs of progress and a victory for anyone over England is as good as an Irish win.
We'll look at the Ireland Wales contest in detail followed by previews for Round Two's other fixtures: Scotland v England, and, France v Italy.
Ireland v Wales – 8th February 2:15pm, Aviva Stadium
Not many thought that Ireland would ultimately rely on a butchered try and a defiant goal-line stand to overcome Scotland in last week's Six Nations opener.
Perhaps hubris raced past pragmatism, with public and pundits alike happy to overlook the latter stages of the World Cup, instead focusing on Ireland's comprehensive victory in Yokohama on the tournament's opening weekend.
Moreover, Scotland were missing their attacking dynamo, Finn Russell, and Ireland, under a new coaching ticket would be rejuveanted after a winter of relative discontent. Who knows what would have happened if Stuart Hogg hadn't commited an error that would have under-12s coaches seething but a first game victory will be just fine for Andy Farrell.
Remember, Joe Schmidt's first proper test – with apologies to Samoa – as Irish coach was a bit of an abomination, the home side losing 32-15 to Australia yet only eight days later, they almost made history against a record- breaking New Zealand side.
This is not to try and mirror the experience of a coach on debut but it's probably a bit hasty to decry the new regime as turgidly stuck in the old ways. Just yet.
Farrell had relatively little time to change it up and it's difficult to see where the spark is going to come from. Conor Murray kicked regularly and to little effect, and, while the execution can't be laid at the feet of Farrell, the choice of tactic can.
It's concerning that Ireland have already lost their attacking fulcrum, Garry Ringrose, to a hand injury that may yet jeopardise his particpication in the rest of this year's tournament. Ringrose looked sharp in the few opportunities presented his way and he tends to really come to life as defences tire late on in a game.
Robbie Henshaw, while certainly an outstanding defender and a mainstay only eighteen months ago, just does not possess either the speed or nous to attack in the manner which Ireland apparently intend.
Having said that, Henshaw and his old Connacht teammate, Bundee Aki, always formed a formidable pairing and it could be iust the opportunity the Athlone man needs to rejuvenate a slightly stalled international career.
The key, as with last week, is to bring Ireland's hugely talented back three into the game, particularly Jordan Larmour, who seems to be that one signature game away from elevating himself from outstanding talent to international star.
Flanking him, Jacob Stockdale and Andrew Conway did little wrong last week – neither would have enjoyed Murray's weapon of choice – but with Keith Earls back in the 23, there is little room for error.
There is a sense, largely misguided – not with the bookies mind – that Wales' hammering of Italy and Ireland's struggles in beating Scotland will likely lead only to an away victory this afternoon. Italy are, unfortunately, in a bit of a heap at the moment and Scotland, like Ireland as we well know, perform better as underdogs.
Also, perhaps more importantly, recency bias may be playing a hand in how the two sides are viewed coming into this year's tournament. Warren Gatland, the most successful coach in the northern hemisphere in the last decade, left Welsh rugby on a high. Incidentally, he has started his Super Rugby coaching career with the Waikato Chiefs with two vicories further elevating himself up the New Zealand coaching tree.
Wales are Grand Slam champions and when beaten semi-finalists by enventual winners, South Africa, last October, they had simply taken too many body shots to keep moving forward.
Ireland, well we know how 2019 went, but people were quick to forget the five outstanding years that preceeded it. Indeed, during that period, Ireland collected three championships but World Cup failure has hung like an albatross around their neck.
Irish rugby has been in rude health for years and there may have been a perception from Wales, justified or otherwise, of a sense of superiorty emanating from their Celtic neighbours. Yet, when this World Cup came round, a Welsh side shorn of their best player, Liam Williams, came within a kick of beating the World Champions in-waiting.
It should count for very little today as Gatland and Schmidt are now both gone but until such time as Andy Farrell and Wayne Pivac carve their own paths, the recent past will weigh heavily on this fixture.
Wales are still without Williams, their outstanding full-back has not appeared since suffering an ankle injury in training prior to the World Cup semi-final. Their back line is further depleted by the long-term absence of Gareth Anscombe and Lions centre, Jonathan Davies.
Anscombe's replacement, the hugely experienced Dan Biggar hardly weakens the team but the inclusion of Saracen's Nick Tompkins gives the Welsh midfield a perceived callowness.
The back three draws on buckets of experience in Leigh Halfpenny and George North – still only 27! – and buckets of tries in Josh Adams.
Still, this side is not one to fear for Ireland and while Pivac enjoyed some success with the Scarlets, his interntional head coaching experience mirrors Farrell's, in that he has none.
Today there is an obligation on some of Ireland's established stars to step it up, none more so than Murray. Some of the rugby loyalists who think you should never be dropped once you've earned your spot seem to think Murray is being unduly criticised but the fact is he has not been particularly good for Ireland in the last year.
Conor Murray, Ireland's best ever scrum-half, is likely playing for his position today. Credit ©INPHO/Billy Stickland
Cian Healy and Iain Henderson are far from secure, while Peter O' Mahony – in as a result of Caelan Doris' head injury – knows he has 80 minutes to win back the jersey that had been nailed on him for the last three years.
A tip of the hat also to the Aviva Stadium last week who were almost perversely impressive in barely raising a whimper over the 80 minutes. Perhaps it was the stop-start nature of the game or an over-familiarity with Scotland but the result was a subdued crowd, even at the most atmospheric kick-off time.
Wales have garnered a reputation of being able to rely on their mental foritude when their game is not flowing, Ireland quite the opposite. This is an ideal opportunity for Ireland to tip the scales, on a day when the sides look very evenly matched.
Home advantage to swing it.
SUS Prediction: Ireland by 4
Tips: Ireland -3 @ 10/11
Wales H-T/Ireland F-T @ 6/1
Scotland v France , 8th February 2020 4:45pm, Murrayfield
Despite both sides losing on the opening weekend, England visit Murrayfield for today's late kick off under significnatly more pressure due, as is custom, to Eddie Jones' combined big mouth and victim routine.
Jones, who seems to neatly occupy the characterisation of 'great guy if you actually know him', continued in his quest to antagonise his opposition with little gain when announcing last week that England would unleash "absolute brutality" on France last week. Perhaps he meant brutal in the Irish sense, as a final quarter surge was the only thing that prevented the World Cup runners-up from enduring consecutive hidings.
England performed extremely well for long periods in the World Cup but were aided massively by the facts that they suffered few injuries and played a game less due to the fallout of Typhoon Hagibis. Tomorrow, they face an improved Soctland side without their two most powerful ball carriers, Billy Vunipola and Manu Tuilagi.
Deprived of Vunipola in Paris, Jones sought to brutalise the French without a number eight and with a nominal second row at blindside flanker. Jones' choices were quite perplexing and, in light of the defeat, he's doubled down with a slew of flankers at the back of the scrum, Lewis Ludlam coming it to replace Courtney Lawes and Tom Curry remaining at number eight.
Hosts Scotland have a proud history of producing understated but excellent flankers so perhaps Jones decision is rooted in this logic. England were destroyed on the ground in 2018 so it makes sense that they want to be competitive in this area. However, there's an argument for moving Curry to his natural role and bringing in a ball carrier like Nathan Hughes. The Scots will be delighted that Jones hubris has somewhat backed himself into this corner though.
Scotland's tournament build up was, of course, blighted by Finn Russell's Super Sunday, but they performed really well in Dublin. Their line speed was excellent, their scrum dominant and, as Stuart Hogg will be reminded for quite some time, they left a minimum of two points behind at a vital juncture of the game.
Adam Hastings did not look out of place at out-half and Townsend was absolutely correct to retain the Glasgow pivot for the Calcutta Cup fixture. Those 80 minutes should prove invaluable for Hastings and he can be expected to bring Hogg and Sam Johnson into the line at regular intervals.
Meanwhile, Owen Farrell has looked a little off – you'd wonder the mental toll this season has taken on poor, put-upon Saracens players this year – and without Tuilagi, the English midfield suddenly looks a little vulnerable.
England are seven point favourites but that seems a little disrespectful of the hosts, particualrly as they have plenty of positives to carry forward from last week.
Murrayfield will be buzzing, particualrly with the anti-English sporting sentitment having returned to the heady heights of the 90s. This game is already a must win for both sides and Jones has already made the wise decision to avoid the train home.
There's a sense the flight won't be much more enjoyable.
SUS Prediction Scotland by 3
Tips 1. Scotland to win @ 11/4
2. Huw Jones anytime try scorer @ 7/2
France v Italy, 9th February 3:00 pm, Stade de France
France returned to something resembling their best in their impressive victory over England last weekend. Shaun Edwards, a major coup for Les Bleus, has their defence working more efficiently and the Stade de France was, once more, cauldron-like.
Antoine Dupont is possibly the best scrum-half in the world right now – apologies to Faf de Klerk and his ridiculous hair – and Charles Ollivon looks an absolutely terrifying prospect. True, Teddy Thomas still has utter disdain for the concept of defence but France can always carry an entertainer.
Italy alas, are not in a good place. There were very few bright spots from last week's heavy defeat in Cardiff, apart perhaps from their dominant scrum.
Their under 20s had an excellent victory in Wales last Friday week so the future is bright but that won't give the today's team much solace.
If you're still reading at this stage, fair play to you, so we won't keep you any longer. France are going to win here and it should be a fair hiding. Having said that, the French are contractually obliged to disappoint on the back of an impressive victory so the points may not flow.
The difference now is that Edwards is part of the coaching team. France may not run up 40 plus and that's a good thing. However, it would be a surprise if they're huddled under their posts at any point on Sunday afternoon.
SUS Prediction: France 32 Italy 6
Tips 1. Handicap draw (France -26) @ 25/1
2. First try scorer Anthony Bouthier @ 12/1


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Q: which databases can be used better for pyqt application i want to create application in windows. i need to use databases which would be preferable best for pyqt application
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sqlalchemy
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etc.

A: I would use SQLite every time unless performance became an obvious big problem.

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*It comes with Python

*You don't need to worry about installing it on a target machine or having an existing installation which might clash (including a potential port clash - SQLite doesn't use a port)

*It's fairly small (doesn't increase the installed size too much)

Then, a much less obvious choice that I would very much consider making: adding Django to the mix. Django's model system could make for much simpler management, depending on the type of data you're working with. Also, in the case where I've considered it (I just haven't got to that stage of development yet) it means I can reuse the models I've got on the server and a good bit of code from there too.
Obviously in this case you could need to be careful about what you expose; business-critical processing stuff that you don't want to share, potential security holes in server code which you've helpfully provided the code for, etc.

A: SQlite is fine for a single user.
If you are going over a network to talk to a central database, then you need a database woith a decent Python lirary.
Take a serious look at MySQL if you need/want SQL.
Otherwise, there is CouchDB in the Not SQL camp, which is great if you are storing documents, and can express searches as Map/reduce functions. Poor for adhoc queries.

A: If you want a relational database I'd recommend you to use SQLAlchemy, as you then get a choice as well as an ORM. Bu default go with SQLite, as per other recommendations here.
If you don't need a relational database, take a look at ZODB. It's an awesome Python-only object-oriented database.

A: i guess its totally upto you ..but as far as i am concerned i personlly use sqlite, becoz it is easy to use and amazingly simple syntax whereas for MYSQL u can use it for complex apps and has  options for performance tuning. but in end its totally upto u and wt your app requires

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Tewksbury farm has 46 acres preserved
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TEWKSBURY – New Jersey Conservation Foundation and its partners announced the preservation of 46 acres of the historic Craigmar Farm in the Oldwick section of Tewksbury Township.
More than 46 acres of the historic Craigmar Farm, in the same family since before the American Revolution, has been permanently preserved through a partnership between New Jersey Conservation Foundation, the State Agriculture Development Committee, Hunterdon County and Tewksbury Township.
Hunterdon County purchased the development rights on the land along Homestead Road, ensuring that it will remain farmland forever. New Jersey Conservation Foundation spearheaded the effort to preserve the farm.
Craigmar Farm was established by Moses Craig in 1757, nearly two decades before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He passed the farm along to his son, Robert, who built the first house on the property. Over the next two centuries, it was owned and farmed by a succession of Craig descendants – William, Robert, Richard, Marshal and Miller Craig.
"Mar" is the Scottish word for hill, so Craigmar means the Craig family hill. The picturesque farm is situated on a hillside on the north side of Homestead Road, adjacent to Raritan Headwaters Association's Fox Hill Preserve and across the street from Clucas Farms and the Johnson family's 3,000-acre Cedar Lane Farm.
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Miller Craig passed away in 2015, and the 76-acre farm was divided among his three daughters. Marbern Berry and Marsha Livingston inherited 46 acres of fertile agricultural land with no buildings, currently being farmed by a local farmer.
"This is a beautiful piece of farmland in the heart of Tewksbury Township, and we're very grateful that the family chose to preserve it," said Michele S. Byers, executive director of New Jersey Conservation Foundation.
The State Agriculture Development Committee, Hunterdon County and Tewksbury Township all contributed funding toward the purchase of the development rights.
"Hunterdon County's rural heritage is protected with every farm that is preserved," said Shaun Van Doren, a Hunterdon County freeholder who lives in Tewksbury. "The preservation of the Craigmar Farm in Oldwick is a perfect example. The Board of Chosen Freeholders is happy to partner with New Jersey Conservation Foundation, the state and the township to make this project come to fruition, and of course is grateful to the family for preserving their farm."
New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher, who chairs the State Agriculture Development Committee, praised the project.
"The preservation of this farm extends the legacy of the many generations of Craig family farmers who worked the land and provides opportunity for the farm's long history in agriculture to continue for centuries to come," he said.
The late Theodore Koven, a former Tewksbury mayor and township committee member, played a significant role in the preservation of the Craigmar Farm. A co-founder of the Tewksbury Land Trust, Koven arranged for representatives of New Jersey Conservation Foundation to meet with Milene Miller, another sister, who was executrix of her father's estate.
"Ted was very close to Miller Craig and the Craig family," said Ken Klipstein, Koven's nephew and president of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation board of trustees. "I know he would be so pleased to know that the Craigmar Farm has been preserved in perpetuity."
Koven, who passed away in October 2017, was posthumously named Tewksbury Township's 2017 Citizen of the Year last month for his many contributions toward preserving the town's rural character.


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Q: Viz Filtering in Tooltip not working correctly I would like to add a Viz into a Tooltip to compare the value in a specific week with values from other years. When I do that, the Tooltip only shows 1 value from 1 year only, not the other years.
Here is the Viz I want to include.

But only 1 value gets shown.

How can I achieve this effect? Here is a link to the Tableau data: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tzM8HAcMjyz3RiSzllBH5UU2JJvP9yV5/view

A: Corrections to your existing sheets.
Starting with Sheet 2 (Week wise plot):

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*Drag Date to columns, Value to rows.

*Breakdown Date hierarchy to 'DAY' by hitting the + and remove Quarter and Month.

*Change the DAY to Week Number from drop down menu on DAY tab.

*Drag down the Week tab to rows now.

*Drag Date to color mark

P.S. I have added some alignment adjustments to make the plot fit into the tool tip well.

Now for Sheet 1:

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*Clear your column tab.

*Drag Date to columns break down to Week in similar way.

*Remove Week Attribute from marks.

*Edit tooltip as follows: <Sheet name="Sheet 2" maxwidth="300" maxheight="300" filter="<WEEK(Date)>">

Note: Avoid making Date continuous unless relevant to your use case.
Hope this helps.


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The Sound of Music review, Nov 2013 - Basingstoke Gazette
Basingstoke Gazette review of The Sound of Music, Nov 2013
Tagged: Abigail Parsons, BATS, Colin Webb, Ian Moseley, Kirsty Kingham, Laura Newborough, Myra Ward, Nick Brannam, Peter Francis, The Sound of Music, Tracey Gonzato
In rehearsal, Interview, Performances
Peter Francis talks about his role as Captain Von Trapp
Peter Francis has a lot of sympathy with Captain Von Trapp, the character he plays in The Sound of Music. While the Captain has to deal with seven unruly children, Peter has a menagerie of ducks, geese, goats and 40 alpacas at his farm in Up Nately.
"They keep me busy," laughs the father-of-two, whose own two children are at university. "But there's no way I wanted to miss the chance to be in The Sound of Music."
Peter Francis in rehearsal | BATS, The Sound of Music
In fact, it was the first musical Peter ever saw: "My parents took me to the film when I was about five years old, and I was completely entranced. I remember wanting to be Rolf, the post boy, who sings 'Sixteen Going On Seventeen.'"
That was in 1966, and Peter admits he's rather long-in-the-tooth to be Rolf now. Instead, he takes on the role of the stern patriarch played by Christopher Plummer in the film, who falls in love with Maria, the children's governess. In the BATS production, Laura Newborough has the Julie Andrews role.
"I'm six foot three and Laura is...slightly shorter!" smiles Peter. "But love triumphs, despite the height difference!"
Working with two teams of seven children is challenging. "Usually I get the gist of my lines first, paraphrase a fair bit in rehearsal and gradually work towards getting the words right. You can't do that with children. They're waiting for their exact cue! It's keeping me on my toes!"
'The Sound of Music' is the BATS debut for Peter and his real-life partner Joy, who plays one of the nuns. They met through amateur dramatics.
"I'm most looking toward to hearing the reaction of the audience to those wonderful songs," says Peter. "'Edelweiss', 'Climb Every Mountain', 'My Favourite Things' - they mean so much to people. It's going to be a great show."
The Sound of Music run from Wed 13th – Sat 23rd November at The Haymarket.
Tagged: BATS, In rehearsal, Peter Francis, The Sound of Music


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Amid pressure from employees, Google drops Pentagon's Project Maven account
Jun 3, 2018 3:35 PM EDT
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After resignations and refusals by Google employees to work on warfare technology, the company chose not to renew Project Maven, an artificial intelligence contract with the Pentagon that could help drones strike more efficiently. The decision puts other tech giants that competed for the project – IBM, Amazon and Microsoft – back in the running. Gizmodo's Kate Conger joins Hari Sreenivasan.
HARI SREENIVASAN:
Artificial intelligence, drones, warfare and Google — it's a mixture that caused an uproar inside the tech giant where the early motto was "Don't be evil." So what's behind Google's contract with the Department of Defense for a project called Maven? Joining me now from Oakwood is Gizmodo reporter Kate Conger who has been covering this story. Kate, so what was the extent of what Google was planning to do and work with on this project Maven?
KATE CONGER:
So Google's role in this project has been to create artificial intelligence to do image classification on the footage collected by drones and so they were trying to help the Department of Defense mark objects in this footage to say this car is a car, this building is a building, this is a person. And the employees at Google had a problem with this for the past several weeks.
But how did they protest? What was their concern?
So there's a couple of different concerns within the employees. Some employees at Google feel like the company shouldn't be involved with the military at all. There are other employees that feel that using artificial intelligence in this context is particularly risky. They foresee a future where eventually you have a computer making the decision of whether or not to carry out a drone strike and they feel like a human should be the one who's making that decision, not a computer. And so there's been a few things that they've done to push back and protest. There was an open letter that they sent around the company asking Google to cancel that contract and obviously they've been speaking to the press about some of their objections as well.
Have Google executives been thinking about this? I mean, you have obtained some e-mails. What was the chatter among the kind of the C Suite?
So the executive conversation was really interesting when they were first taking on this project. There was a lot of conversation about the concern of how the public would perceive this and particularly in the use of AI in a military context. There is a lot of conversation back and forth. You know. how are we going to shape public perception about this? How is this going to reflect on our image? But there wasn't as much of the conversation about the actual ethics of this kind of decision and that ethical conversation is the one that employees have really been pushing for.
And how big of a part of Google's revenue or how significant a line of business is this to Google?
So the Mavin contract itself is not particularly significant for Google. I believe the earliest numbers that they had was around $15 million. And for Google that's not very much money at all. But the idea was that this would sort of be a foot in the door for them with future military contracts and could put them into the running for much much larger contracts down the road.
Now, if Google doesn't do this will other or are other companies lobbying for these contracts yet?
So the Mavin contract was a competition between a couple of other major cloud providers and it's entirely likely that one of those other companies will step up and fill Google's shoes once their contract expires in 2019.
So Google decided that they're not going to renew this in 2019 meaning they are still continuing to work on this project. Are there ripple effects going forward for some of the employees that are still concerned and inside Google today?
I believe so. I think that the employee pushback on this will continue. Employees have said from the beginning that they want the contract to be canceled and that's not what has happened so far. Google is saying that they're going to finish out the contract. And so I expect that employees probably will continue to push back on Google's involved in this.
Is there a larger conversation that's happening among tech companies about how they should be working with or not working with the U.S. government?
I think so. You know, there's been a lot of reckoning throughout the tech industry over the last year or so where employees are kind of wondering about how the products that they create are being used. You know, you see this at Facebook in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. I think you see this with Twitter a little bit with some of the trolling and harassment that's gone on there. And of course, with Google in this, you know, in this military contract, there's a lot of questioning about, you know, what are we creating here. Is it fundamentally going to be used for good or is it not?
All right Kate Conger, Gizmodo joining us from Oakland. Thanks so much.
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Rabbits! A snapshot of what's been making me happy this week.
Jelena Maticevic has the eye for good design, and her tiny Subiaco shop Mr Sparrow is one of the cutest homeware shops in Perth. Last Halloween night was their launch to celebrate their new shop space and brilliant rebranding, and Meghan Plowman and I checked it out. We'll be doing a Storefront feature on Mr Sparrow soon to show you all their exciting changes (and some of the most covetable Christmas presents around).
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: My little Christmas decorations from Mr Sparrow, a packed out venue when Five came to Perth, Barque in East Fremantle, one of our pro wedding pics.
This is the kind of place where you can't go in without buying a little treasure or two for yourself or a friend. Or in my case, a gift honestly, thoughtfully chosen for someone special… that I know I will end up keeping for myself.
For those still here - Five were awesome. And guess what. Scott, the Former Future Mr Nerd, TOUCHED MY HAND. And so did Abs. I am never cleaning my hand again. I consider the night a great success. Not going to brag or something here, but I reckon my red nail polish and huge Dinosaur Designs cuff made my hand a memorable hand. I even tried for a round two. "EEEEEEE! Scott! SCOTT," I yelled. He went to tap outstretched hands again and withdrew, his face scrunching up. And then he yelled, "I've already DONE you" sounding disgusted. Scott James Tim Robinson YELLED AT ME!! Woohoo!! I can die happy. Tweenage Maya would have been so proud of Adult Maya. See if you can spy me in the pic above.
And talking of the real Mr Nerd (lucky man. Scott doesn't know what he's missing) - we got our wedding pics! Still got to root them through them for a blog post and choose the best... there's 662 of them. And lots of lovely shots from family and friends. Friends are going to me, "We have to have coffee and you have to show me your wedding album!" I haven't made a wedding album yet. But those friends will be presented with not just one but an encyclopedic-style volume of wedding albums each as thick as Homer's Iliad. I'm warning them so they can start making excuses to leave early now.
I frizzle like a fried egg in the heat of the day but the hotter weather means the nights are heavenly now! I love going out and requesting a table outside knowing you're not going to freeze your bonbon off. A friend and I checked out the other night. It's an old, quaint weatherboard house on George Street (one of the most beautiful streets in Perth) there's long benches and trees dotted about the big veranda, and it's so very Austraaaalian - makes you feel like you're having dinner in someone's house! Relaxed vibe, hearty portions and perfect for lazy summer evenings.
Cupcakes: . Styling and photography: . Model: Nala. Collar: Model's own.
The culinary geniuses at created these gorgeous Modaokon cupcakes. Look, they even stamped each key with a tiny 'H' and 'N'! Arrrrrgh! I came home after photo shoot scouting with Meghan Plowman to find these delectable little guys sitting on my doorstep. Naturally, hanging out with a stylist and photographer (Meghan recently wrapped up work styling recipes for the Beaufort Street cookbook) we had a bit of fun shooting the cupcakes before stuffing our faces.
NOOOO! How did I miss FIVE?? :,( I loved Scott too! Everybody get up - best song. On other notes your wedding pictures look lovely and the photo with the lizard is disturbing but funny!
Ohh noo Marelle! :( I missed Westlife years ago (yes, I know, I really do love my boy bands) and I was so devastated. Especially when I found out that afterwards they went to the Ruby Room and were dancing around with fans. ARGH.


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Diagnostics;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using InfiniteCity.Model.Interfaces;
using Microsoft.Xna.Framework;

namespace InfiniteCity.Model
{
    internal sealed class Space : ISpace
    {
        private readonly Board _board;
        private Tile _tile;

        internal Space(Board board, Point location)
        {
            _board = board;
            Location = location;
        }

        internal Space()
        {
            _board = null;
            Location = new Point(-1, -1);
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Gets all the spaces adjacent to this one.
        /// </summary>
        public IEnumerable<Space> AdjacentSpaces
        {
            get { return Board.Adjacencies(Location).Select(p => _board[p]); }
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Gets all the tiles adjacent to this space.
        /// </summary>
        public IEnumerable<Tile> AdjacentTiles
        {
            get
            {
                foreach (Point point in Board.Adjacencies(Location))
                {
                    Space space;
                    if (_board.TryGetSpace(point, out space) && space.Tile != null)
                        yield return space.Tile;
                }
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Gets the board this space is on.
        /// </summary>
        public Board Board
        {
            get { return _board; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Gets the location of this space.
        /// </summary>
        public Point Location { get; private set; }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Gets the tile placed on this space.
        /// </summary>
        public Tile Tile
        {
            get { return _tile; }
            set
            {
                if (ReferenceEquals(_tile, value))
                    return;
                Tile old = _tile;
                _tile = value;
                if (old != null)
                    old.Space = null;
                if (_tile != null)
                    _tile.Space = this;
                Debug.Assert(_tile == null || ReferenceEquals(this, _tile.Space));
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Gets all the spaces adjacent to this one.
        /// </summary>
        IEnumerable<ISpace> ISpace.AdjacentSpaces
        {
            get { return AdjacentSpaces; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Gets all the tiles adjacent to this space.
        /// </summary>
        IEnumerable<ITile> ISpace.AdjacentTiles
        {
            get { return AdjacentTiles; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Gets the board this space is on.
        /// </summary>
        IBoard ISpace.Board
        {
            get { return Board; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Gets the tile placed on this space.
        /// </summary>
        ITile ISpace.Tile
        {
            get { return Tile; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Determines whether or not this space is adjacent to the given point.
        /// </summary>
        public bool IsAdjacentTo(Point point)
        {
            return Board.Adjacencies(Location).Contains(point);
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Determines whether or not this space is adjacent to the given point.
        /// </summary>
        public bool IsAdjacentTo(int x, int y)
        {
            return IsAdjacentTo(new Point(x, y));
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Determines whether or not this space is adjacent to the given tile.
        /// </summary>
        public bool IsAdjacentTo(ITile tile)
        {
            return tile.Space != null && IsAdjacentTo(tile.Space);
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Determines whether or not this space is adjacent to the given space.
        /// </summary>
        public bool IsAdjacentTo(ISpace space)
        {
            return IsAdjacentTo(space.Location);
        }

        /// <summary>
        ///   Determines whether or not this space is adjacent to the given type of tile.
        /// </summary>
        public bool IsAdjacentTo<T>() where T: ITile
        {
            return AdjacentTiles.Any(tile => tile is T);
        }
    }
}


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John F. Kennedy: A Good Or Bad President
Many people have their own opinion on if John F. Kennedy was a good or bad president in his years. There are facts about him that could go either way for people to get their opinion. I think he was a good president and he had to do what he had to do. To Start, President Kennedy did a lot to help our country like the Civil Rights movement. President Kennedy really pushed for blacks to vote, and teamed up with Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader and voice of the civil rights movement and really gave the chance for the blacks freedom to vote. With Luther's connections JFK about 70 percent of African Americans voted JFK. In the end African gained the freedom to vote with the help of JFK and Martin Luther King Jr.
Who Was Jfk A Good President
President Kennedy became president in 1960. He ran against Richard Nixon and won even though it was an extremely close race. He strongly believed in religion and was the first catholic president. JFK was the youngest to ever be elected at the age of 43. Kennedy was known for his good looks and charismatic attitude. His slogan while running for president was "Get America moving again." People liked the fact he cared about the issues in the world and took action. Kennedy was the first president to use television in his campaign and strongly believed in civil rights which helped pull in a vast majority of his voters.
The Legacy Of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy did a lot for our country although his presidential term was cut short. He had a certain allure to him that Americans liked. Kennedy knew what to do to gain the votes of all different types of voters no matter their age, race, or religion. His campaign and presidency have inspired even today's presidents and presidential candidates in multiple ways. John F. Kennedy was a spectacular man and president that brought a fresh feel to America and who left a legacy that will never be forgotten.
Jfk Inaugural Address Analysis
African American activist would say, "His actions were like putting ointment on a burn because it only helps temporarily." In contrast, plenty of people would stay the opposite. After the Birmingham incident, JFK decided it was time to talk about the Civil Rights movement. He urged the country to hear his plea, "Now the time has come for this Nation to fulfill its promise. The events in Birmingham and elsewhere have so increased the cries for equality that no city or State or legislative body can prudently choose to ignore them," (Document E). After witnessing the horrors at Birmingham President Kennedy could no longer ignore the moral issue nagging at him. He noticed the preposterous actions taking place in the country. In his speech, he described how it is in the Constitution that all men are equal. Therefore, no matter the race nobody, of any power, could judge somebody on something they cannot control. His first efforts were trying to get Congress to desegregate American facilities. Even though during his Presidency no official acts were made, he still did help the Civil Rights movement. Some actions he took as follows, but not limited to, hiring African-Americans to high-level positions, speaking out for integration of schools, he personally ensured and escorted James Meredith into Ole Miss, had Ole Miss integrated, and wrote apologies to those affected by arresting of innocent African Americans. Furthermore, Kennedy put a lot of effort into making America equal for everybody even if he never got to pass an act. Though that may be true, he set the foundation for all of LBJ acts. LBJ followed through on all of JFK's ideas for the Civil Rights Movement and got them passed into acts. In all this shows that Kennedy put time into making America equal and if he had lived, he probably would have got his ideas made into acts since Lyndon B. Johnson was able to pass his
Why Is President Kennedy Bad
ohn Fitzgerald Kennedy was born May 29, 1917 in Brookline MA. He was married to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. He and his wife had four children Arabella, Caroline, John jr, and Patrick. Before coming the 35th president of the United States Kennedy was in the House of representatives and the senate.
Characteristics Of John F Kennedy A Good President
Many Americans argue over whether John F. Kennedy was a good president. When simply grazing over the surface, it is easy to assume that Kennedy was indeed a superb president. From having a "perfect" family, handsome face, and possessing exceptional speaking skills, it would seem almost impossible for such an ideal man to have flaws. Only by digging deeper into the late president's life and political affairs would Americans understand how lacking Kennedy truly was as president of one of the world's leading nations. Kennedy was sluggish when it came to granting African Americans the rights they lacked and fought so strenuously for, his constant fear of the spread of communism also caused him to focus most of his attention on poor developing countries and less on the country he's leading, and he also made careless mistakes which came at the cost of many innocent American lives at the Bay of Pigs.
John F Kennedy Thesis Statement
John "Jack" Fitzgerald Kennedy has been a part of the United State's history. Not only because he was one of their many presidents, but also because he made a change. He seemed pretty normal. Not too arrogant, not too shy, but I think he changed many people's opinion about things. He made the people, not only in the USA, but many other places a little bit happier when they watched television. He gave many people hope and peace and the days weren't actually peaceful. A lot of things had happened and many things were about to change. The Cold War was still going on, and they were building a wall across Germany, people were afraid, black people was soon going to get the rights they deserved as a human being and he gave them,
Why Is John F Kennedy Responsible For Jfk Assassination
Did President Kennedy deserve to be assassinated? No, but the reason being is because JFK did many important things during his term. Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas while riding in a presidential motorcade in Dealey Plaza. The assassination of JFK was unjust because he supported the civil rights and he also made intellectual disabilities a priority for his new administration, however many people believed he caused destruction.
One of the nation's youngest presidents to be inaugurated, John F Kennedy was born on May 29th, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He is the second son of nine children to Irish Catholic immigrants, Joseph and Rose Kennedy. His father Joseph was an ambitious millionaire who served under Roosevelt as Director of Security and Exchange and U.S ambassador in Britain, which helped fortify the Kennedys influence in politics. Growing up, John F. Kennedy's poor health never prevented him from exceling in academics. He went to Chaote for high school and then attended Princeton University before he fell ill and then transferred to Harvard. He would graduate with a degree in International Affairs. His senior thesis inspired his novel, Why London Slept and continued writing other books like Profiles of Courage and a Nation of Immigrants. Despite his heath conditions, he joined the Navy in WWII as a PT boat commander and received many awards for his service and bravery (Deahl).
Jfk Inaugural Address Rhetorical Analysis Essay
John F. Kennedy was elected in the middle of the Vietnam War and the Cold War. The country had a very low morale at that time so Kennedy made calls to action to stir the American people's patriotism. To make peace and end war the people have to support the government. Kennedy wants to end the Cold War but the American people hated the Soviets. He
Jfk Legacy
JFK is one of the most favored presidents known to date. Even though his presidency was short lived he made a wide impact on America. John F. Kennedy passed many bills and led the United States through two world crises.
The Life And Legacy Of John F. Kennedy
The 35th President of the United States of America, John F. Kennedy, was an amazing man. John was a President that served in our countries military, funded the program of N.A.S.A, and put bills into congress to desegregate schools and public places. From the second oldest child born in Boston, Massachusetts, to the president that succeeded in giving all Americans the rights they deserved, he truly was amazing. His legacy still impacts people today.
How Did Malcolm X Affect The Civil Rights Movement
Even though President John F. Kennedy did not fully support the civil rights movement at first because of the fear of losing his voters, he still was the one who planted the seeds for the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After the riots in Birmingham he decided to support the movement to its fullest. He supported the March on Washington for jobs and Freedom and had plans to make a stronger Civil Rights Act to our conclusions. He never got to see the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because he got assassinated on November 22nd,
John F. Kennedy's Agenda in Civil Rights Address
When John F. Kennedy took the presidential office in January of 1961, the United States was at the forefront of the civil rights movement. Kennedy inherited a country that was mostly segregated in the southern states. African American civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. were busy trying to unify the south to allow for all equal rights. Protests, sit-in's, and demonstrations became a common occurrence as African American people were being discriminated against. President Kennedy used his presidency to help transition a country of segregation to a country of integration.
Who Was Jfk A Successful President
I think JFK had a good presidency. He had lots to deal with and it seems like he never had a break. I think he did a good job being a president. I think we should remember JFK for all the good things he did for
Jfk Contribution
Over the course of history, there were several key factors into how John F. Kennedy helped to progress the civil rights movement. In the essay by Carl M. Brauer, John F. Kennedy was seen to be a leader and encourager in the civil rights movement. He was an image of youth, with grace and style that charmed his voters. JFK worked towards creating change in the future instead of worrying about the past. He proved to many that he was a strong supporter of equal rights and showed how committed he was to the movement. In the essay by Nick Bryant, John F. Kennedy was
Human spaceflight


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how do i do my homework
One of the most challenging goals is to get people to take action when you present them with an opportunity.
There are hundreds of reasons for this, and we could spend a few months digging into the behavioral psychology behind it, but, in the final analysis, you get people's interest and attention when you make it about them and not about you.
And one of the most effective ways to do this is by incorporating the powerful marketing strategy of reciprocity.
At its core, it's nothing more than the basic "quid pro quo" or "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." Essentially, anytime you ask for something from your customers or prospects, you should be willing to give something back in return. We like to call this a type of "ethical bribe."
Squeeze Page Essentials
One of the most important and effective lead-generation strategies is the "squeeze page" where you invite visitors to leave their contact information (normally name and e-mail address) so you can market to them.
In the "olden days" of the Internet, this took the form of:
Sign Up for Our E-mail Newsletter
Back then, people would sign up, pretty much without thinking. Web browsers were new. Email was new. And it was, well, fun to get mail in your inbox.
Now, of course, it's a very different story. Were it not for the superior spam filtering of our Google mail server, I'd be overrun with messages about "online pharmacies," "college degrees from 'prestigious unaccredited universities," fake Rolex watches, and "private notes" from the nephew of a recently deposed Nigerian finance minister...well you get the idea.
You have to give people today a very compelling reason to part with their precious contact information.
Would You Like a Free Video?
You can offer a free audio or webinar as an incentive to get people to share their contact details
Note the use of the headline, "My family laughed when I told them..." an adaptation of the classic John Caples ad, "They laughed when I sat down at the piano, but when I started to play..."
Offer something like this: You can get a FREE Special Report, "The Five Keys to Effectively Market your Business." And then ask for only the minimal information: name and email address.
Even if they decide not to proceed, at least you have their name and e-mail address, so you can send them some follow-up communications since they've at least expressed some interest!
How About a Free Book Instead?
Next, let's turn our attention to the example on the left, where we see a landing page for www.GearedLocal.com. As an expert in search-engine optimization and pay-per-click lead generation, Teddy Garcia is uniquely qualified to help local businesses get to the top of the list in Google searches.
But rather than try and convince people why they should hire him to work on their online marketing campaigns, Garcia chooses instead to educate his prospects, so they arrive at the conclusion that he's the one they should hire. Once the roles have been reversed like this – when they have decided that they need Garcia's help – then price becomes secondary to results, exactly the position you want to be in!
Here's one final example that some of you might have seen a while back. You may remember that we recently did a member survey to try and understand the triggers that compel people to move beyond complacency, indifference, and procrastination, and take meaningful action towards their goals.
The survey only took about four minutes to complete, but that's still enough of an imposition on a person's busy day that we didn't feel right asking them to do it without offering something in return.
So everyone who completed the survey got immediate access to three important webinars, valued at over $100.00. Plus, they were entered into a drawing to win a 30-minute one-on-one "Marketing Makeover" valued at $675.00.
Did it cost me money and take up time for me to deliver these prizes? Sure. Was it worth it? Absolutely! The information we got from these surveys provided valuable insights for into our customers' needs.
Make it Worth Their While
The best way to get people to respond – whether to a survey, an offer, or a squeeze page – is to make it crystal clear exactly why it's in their best interest to do so.
Offering something as an incentive or inducement to respond is a great idea. Sending something of value, without being asked or without any expectations, to a potentially lucrative and highly targeted market is a great way to get their attention.
The bottom line is that with rare exception, people act in their own best interests. Find a way to tap into that and you'll start getting great results.


Dr. Michael Cherenkov, wife Nina and their four children will inform and perform as they present their family's transition from Russia to Hillsboro at the first spring semester session of Tabor College Lifelong Learning.
The program will begin at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in the Heritage Lobby of the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts.
The family will share their firsthand account about how far atheism reaches in communist Russia, but that it is possible to remain strong, faithful Christians in that environment.
Michael Cherenkov is a visiting professor at Tabor College and executive director for Mission Eurasia Field Ministries. Nina Cherenkov has led a children's church choir and other music ministries.
They will describe the journey that led them to Hillsboro, and how they are adjusting to life in the U.S. The Cherenkovs are a musically gifted family and they will share those gifts during the session.
The public is welcome to attend all Lifelong Learning programs and may register at the door. Fees are $5 per session, or $15 per individual and $29 per couple for the full semester. Participants may enjoy lunch in the college cafeteria after the session at the discount price of $4.
Symphonic Band "Young People's Concert"


Shopping at the two malls on the Southside.
The Southside offers two premier shopping malls, the outdoor St. Johns Town Center and the indoor Avenues Mall. Find out about all your shopping options in Jax.
The Southside area offers shopping, riverfront outdoors activities and historical sites.
The mostly residential areas of the Southside are brimming with history and nature and boast some of the most stunning river views in Jacksonville.
The Southside has blossomed into a bustling business center. The St. Johns Town Center - a 1.1 million-square-foot, open-air lifestyle center offering innovative new retail, residential, hotel, and dining choices for Jacksonville shoppers is one of the highlights of the area. Just around the corner, the Tinseltown area is hopping with a movie theater, restaurants, specialty shops, and thriving nightlife. The area is also home to the large yet elegant Avenues Mall.


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package test.com.qualogy.qafe.bind.core.application;

import java.io.File;
import java.util.Iterator;

import junit.framework.TestCase;

import org.apache.commons.lang.ClassUtils;
import org.apache.commons.lang.StringUtils;

import com.qualogy.qafe.bind.core.application.ApplicationContext;
import com.qualogy.qafe.bind.core.application.ApplicationStack;
import com.qualogy.qafe.bind.core.application.Configuration;
import com.qualogy.qafe.bind.io.Reader;
import com.qualogy.qafe.core.application.ApplicationContextLoader;

public class ApplicationContextConfigurationReaderTest extends TestCase {

	private Reader reader = new Reader(ApplicationStack.class);

	protected void setUp() throws Exception {
		super.setUp();
	}

	protected void tearDown() throws Exception {
		super.tearDown();
	}
	private String getSamplesDir(){
		String pckName = ClassUtils.getPackageName(this.getClass());
		return StringUtils.replace(pckName, ".", "/") + "/";
	}
	/**
	 * test if no exceptions occur upon read
	 *
	 */
	public void testHappyDay(){
		reader.read(getSamplesDir()+"happyday.xml");
	}

	public void testValuesBound(){
		ApplicationStack configs = (ApplicationStack)reader.read(getSamplesDir()+"checkvalues.xml");
		String samplesDir = getSamplesDir();
		int i = 1;
		for (Iterator<ApplicationContext> iter = configs.getApplicationsIterator(); iter.hasNext();i++) {
			ApplicationContext config = (ApplicationContext) iter.next();
			String appName = "app"+i;
			assertEquals(config.getId().stringValueOf(), appName);
			assertEquals(new File(config.getRoot()).getAbsolutePath(), new File(samplesDir).getAbsolutePath());
//			MessageFileLocation resource = (MessageFileLocation)config.getMessageResources().get(0);
//			assertEquals(resource.getFilePath(), ""+i+".xml");
			assertEquals(config.getConfigurationItem(Configuration.DEFAULT_GLOBAL_TRANSACTION_MANAGEMENT), "local"+i);
		}
	}

	public void testSystemMenuLoad(){
		ApplicationContextLoader.load(getSamplesDir()+"checksystem-menu.xml",true);
	}
}


Have you heard of Rhys Cote? This 8-year-old girl from Wells, Maine might be a household name one day. She is going to make her big screen debut in Denzel Washington's new movie, "The Equalizer 2," according to our news partner WMTW. Rhys has a major role in the movie, which is her first.
"The Equalizer 2" was filmed in Boston. It will be in theaters on July 20th.
Watch the trailer for "The Equalizer 2." It looks like an action-packed movie.


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Mater Dei Catholic School marks meaning of Christmas
Blue makes debut as new Holy Family U mascot
Kids and teachers join in prayer, holiday meal
West Catholic alum returns to his roots
Regina Luminis Academy makes the honor roll
Fundraising effort sending youths to pro-life events
Archdiocese raises $256,000 in CRS Rice Bowl collection
The familiar collection boxes of CRS Rice Bowl include information and a link to a mobile app on families around the world served by CRS. Families in the archdiocese are invited to have a simple meal during Fridays of Lent, learn about one of the featured families abroad, and donate the savings of their meal into the collection box. (Sarah Webb)
Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia raised more than a quarter-million dollars this year in support of CRS Rice Bowl, the annual Lenten program supporting the work of Catholic Relief Services.
In a letter to Archbishop Charles Chaput dated Oct. 21, CRS president and CEO Carolyn Woo said the $256,784.77 donated by the archdiocese served as a "constant reminder of our connection with God's family."
The funds would allow CRS "to continue lifesaving projects in areas of sanitation, food security and support of refugees displaced by political turmoil," Woo said.
She thanked the archbishop "for leading the faithful in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia live their faith in solidarity with the poor and marginalized people overseas."
CRS is the official relief agency of the U.S. Catholic bishops founded in 1943 to assist refugees in World War II. Today it serves millions of poor people around the world, providing relief to communities affected by disasters and helping people to develop sustainable livelihoods.
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