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Don't fear the fats! Healthy fats provide the structural component to many cell membranes which are essential for cellular development and carrying various messages (hormones) through our body quickly. Protein is also responsible for hormone production, so it's important for women to get foods that will provide you with healthy fats and protein. Women's cycles can also deplete your body of B vitamins, iron, zinc, and magnesium so you should be aware of your whole food intake and possibly choose to supplement (see above for more if it's right for you).
Before you convince yourself that you're too busy to mediate, consider this: "Adding mediation to your daily fitness routine can be a crucial part of body transformation," says Mark Fisher, founder of Mark Fisher Fitness in NYC. Find five to 10 minutes once or twice a day to focus on your breath, he suggests. "Taking the time to do this can help your body and brain de-stress and recover better from all your hard work at the gym and the office."
In addition to addressing gender inequity in research, a number of countries have made women's health the subject of national initiatives. For instance in 1991 in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services established an Office on Women's Health (OWH) with the goal of improving the health of women in America, through coordinating the women's health agenda throughout the Department, and other agencies. In the twenty first century the Office has focussed on underserviced women.[167][168] Also, in 1994 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established its own Office of Women's Health (OWH), which was formally authorised by the 2010 Affordable Health Care Act (ACA).[169][170]
Diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea are also important causes of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and subsequent infertility in women. Another important consequence of some STIs such as genital herpes and syphilis increase the risk of acquiring HIV by three-fold, and can also influence its transmission progression.[75] Worldwide, women and girls are at greater risk of HIV/AIDS. STIs are in turn associated with unsafe sexual activity that is often unconsensual.[74]
Iron is one of the keys to good health and energy levels in women prior to menopause. Foods that provide iron include red meat, chicken, turkey, pork, fish, kale, spinach, beans, lentils and some fortified ready-to-eat cereals. Plant-based sources of iron are more easily absorbed by your body when eaten with vitamin C-rich foods. So eat fortified cereal with strawberries on top, spinach salad with mandarin orange slices or add tomatoes to lentil soup.
There were also supplementation programs that targeted nonpregnant women. National supplementation programs that provided food baskets to low-income families increased maternal BMI and improved household food insecurity (92, 93). However, there were some unintended consequences. In Mexico, food transfer programs disproportionately increased weight gain in overweight women compared with underweight women (93), and 1 study in Bangladesh found that food transfers had larger impacts on men's intake than women's intake, except with less preferred foods (94). Adolescents who received protein-energy supplementation at school showed an increase in weight gain during supplementation, as well as improvements in school attendance and mathematics scores (46, 95). However, the impact of supplementation on micronutrient deficiencies and, specifically, hemoglobin concentration, was limited (46).
Women's menstrual cycles, the approximately monthly cycle of changes in the reproductive system, can pose significant challenges for women in their reproductive years (the early teens to about 50 years of age). These include the physiological changes that can effect physical and mental health, symptoms of ovulation and the regular shedding of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) accompanied by vaginal bleeding (menses or menstruation). The onset of menstruation (menarche) may be alarming to unprepared girls and mistaken for illness. Menstruation can place undue burdens on women in terms of their ability to participate in activities, and access to menstrual aids such as tampons and "sanitary pads". This is particularly acute amongst poorer socioeconomic groups where they may represent a financial burden and in developing countries where menstruation can be an impediment to a girl's education.[113]
"The more colorful the vegetables — and fruits — the more nutrients you're going to get in your diet," says Hincman. And green leafy veggies, like turnip, collard and mustard greens, kale, Chinese cabbage, and spinach, all rich sources of vitamins and minerals, are a great place to start. Many are also a good source of iron, important for women's health, especially after menopause. One serving of cooked leafy greens — a half a cup — is not a lot, considering that just around two and one half cups of veggies, or five servings in total, is all you need each day.
"Nuts are a great source of protein and monounsaturated fatty acids," says Hincman, as well as much needed vitamin E. Examples of great choices include walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts. Nuts are also very calorie-dense, however, so you need only a palmful for good nutrition and to feel satisfied — just one-half ounce of nuts is considered equivalent to one ounce of a typical protein choices, like chicken or beef. Hincman suggests extending the volume in a serving of nuts by adding in raisins or dried cranberries.


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Q: What is the meaning of detour in the following sentences? Other than a longer route than usual i couldn't find any other figurative meaning to this word in most dictionaries. So can someone explain the meaning to me -
Sentences

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*There's plenty of time, life has so many detours.

*Do you see this job as a detour from your ambition?

*Could you take me on a detour in American history?

I kind of half-understood this thing.
Could someone please elaborate ?

A: Detour means (from Cambridge Dictionary):

A different or less direct route to a place that is used to avoid a
  problem or to visit somewhere or do something on the way.

But in your sentences the word is being used in the figurative sense. In sentence one it means: There's plenty of time in life because there are many twists and turns in one's life.
In second one it means: Do you see this job as a separate thing from your interests and ambitions?
In third it means: Could you explain me the American history by taking a long or a roundabout route.

A: The original poster is correct that the literal meaning of "detour" usually means "a longer route than usual, because the usual route is impractical or unavailable".
Sometimes the literal meaning of detour will involve a shorter route.  For example, suppose a highway follows a river around a mountain chain.  Suppose the river is flooded, so the highway cannot be used.  A detour might go through the mountains, and so be shorter.
Each of the original poster's examples are mostly correct.
The first example would be better with a semi-colon, instead of a comma.  Also, this usage of "so many" is informal, whereas this example is formal.  This usage of "detour" is common:

There's plenty of time; life has many detours.

The second example is also a common usage of "detour".  I would expect a different word or phrase instead of "ambition".
In the third example, I would expect the word "tour" instead of "detour". But if you were already on a figurative "tour" (of English history, or of origami, et cetera) and the discussion of American history would be a "side-trip", then the word "detour" makes sense.  I expect a phrase like "tour of" or "detour through" or "detour into" instead of "detour in".

Could you take me on a detour into American history ?

A: Okay, let's assume that the person saying these sentences is named Mary, and that she is talking to John.

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*There's plenty of time, life has so many detours.

Mary is saying that it is okay for John to not follow life's path in a straight line. For example, if John plans on going to college right after high school, but he ends up meeting a girl and having a baby with her, he may be disappointed that he never continued his education. Mary remarks that life is like that; life is unplanned and unexpected "detours" happen. John could go to college later in life if he wanted to.

*Do you see this job as a detour from your ambition?

Let's say that John wants to be an actor (his ambition is to be an actor), but he instead takes a job as a music teacher. Mary is worried that John could be wasting his time on this music job (like a long detour on a road would) instead of following his ambitions of becoming an actor.

*Could you take me on a detour in American history?

Let's say John is a world history teacher, and Mary is his student asking this question. While John normally teaches the history of many countries, Mary would like to talk about American history for a little bit. The class would be going on a "detour" and talk about American history, and then they could "get back on track" and resume talking about major world-wide historic events.

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We were in a rural part of Pignon, Haiti. The day was almost done and the team was wrapping up. We went there to get stories and the sight I was about to see would say more to me than anything else we had experienced that day. There was a young man sitting in front of me, on a pile of rocks, making gravel. He wasn't running a big machine and he wasn't wearing a hard hat. All he had was a hammer and the strength God gave him. I was taken aback.
How many times had I complained about some insignificant work-related incident? On my worst day, had my office chair ever been so uncomfortable?
What reason did I have to wish for better circumstances?
You've heard it before: our world is sheltered. It's not realistic. But hearing something isn't the same as seeing it for yourself. Looking at his tattered jeans, his dust-stained hands, I felt embarrassed. "Privilege," that's the word that came to mind.
So as any good communications team member would do, I stopped and took a photo. That was my job. He smiled and we went on our way.
Now I know this world is unfair. And, at Hungry For Life, we are always striving to tilt that scale back toward justice. I also know that the community this young man lives in has been changed because of people like you — who volunteer their time, energy and money. But that doesn't mean I am above learning from his situation.
As much as we hope to change the physical poverty in this world, we have a vision to see spiritual change as well. In the future, when I read that verse, I will always picture the guy in a "Fight Like a Girl" t-shirt. My attitude toward work — as well as all other avenues of life — must centre on the Lord.
These verses come from a theologically-packed section of the Bible. In context, they describe how our daily lives are meant to reflect Jesus. Not in the miraculous, but in the ordinary. In other words, finding Jesus when you are doing laundry, writing a report or even if you find yourself smashing rocks.
The task isn't the subject that should matter to us. Your job isn't God's primary concern — neither is your salary. He doesn't rank His children based on their health and dental packages.
You know what God cares about?
I'm not talking about the company where you work and I'm not even talking about the people you bring home the bacon for. I'm talking about making God the primary motivator for your entire life — including work. When that becomes your reality, your circumstances won't matter so much.


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package org.apache.camel.component.zendesk;

import java.net.URISyntaxException;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

import org.apache.camel.spi.EndpointUriFactory;

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Kid Friendly Dessert
Cupcakes: Trend or Tradition? A Guide to the Goods
Eileen Weber November 29, 2011
A friend of mine recently referred to cupcakes as "portion-controlled cuteness." While I can't argue with the cuteness part, I may take issue with the portion control. At least, my self-control is a little lacking in that department.
Admittedly, the tasty little treats are perfect for a toddler's birthday party. But lately, they've become a different kind of indulgence.
The craze took flight in 2004 when New York City's Magnolia Bakery had their signature red velvet cupcakes featured on Sex in the City. Since then, cupcakeries have popped up across the nation with reckless abandon. No doubt the little cuties are a recent phenomenon. The real question is sustainability. Is their popularity as fleeting as being crowned Prom Queen or will they reign supreme for decades to come?
"I don't think we'll ever lose that popularity," said Kelly Lindquist, owner of Sweet Rewards in Brookfield. "But I don't think the hype will last forever."
Lindquist is not alone in that opinion. Bakeries all over the region shared that sentiment. But for those major metropolitan areas in which cupcakes flourished early on, a new love interest has come along.
There is debate, however, as to what that love interest is. Some say it's the whoopie pie. Others, according to an October 11th article from Reuters, believe the French macaron is the next big thing. Diane Mercado of Pink Sprinkles in Fairfield agreed.
"A lot of the newspapers say that macaroons are taking over but I'm not a macaroon lover so I'll just stick with cupcakes," she said. "I think as long as we keep fresh and creative, the craze will always be with us."
And in an October 25th article in The New York Times dining section, anything teeny-weeny is king. From mini cannolis to double-crust fruit pies, there is nothing that can't be miniaturized.
Rachel Kramer Bussel, the co-blogger for Cupcakes Take the Cake along with her fellow enthusiasts Nichelle Stephens and Stacie Joy, has been tracking cupcakes since they became the "It Girl" of desserts. She said their longevity, in part, comes from nostalgia. But what really gives them staying power is the innovation bakers have shown over the years.
"Their longevity I believe is because of their malleability…They can be cute and kid-like or fancy and elegant," she said. "What's sustained it is the creativity of bakers, who've created companies selling just mini cupcakes…there is still room for plenty of expansion, as we've seen with vegan, gluten-free, organic and locally-sourced cupcakes."
Izzi B's is one such cupcake bakery. Located in Norwalk (and featured in a previous article on this site), they make allergen-free cupcakes void of just about everything under the sun. They have no eggs or other dairy, gluten, nuts, honey or refined sugar. With all of the ingredients they don't have in their baked goods, you would think they would be void of taste as well. But, in fact, they are surprisingly yummy.
Pam Nicholas, the owner of Izzi B's, will tell you that the desire to create an allergen-free cupcake was born out of necessity. When her daughter was diagnosed with an egg allergy, she spent nine months perfecting her winning recipe.
"Everyone should have a cupcake. I just didn't want anyone to feel left out," she said. "Cupcakes have always been around and are always part of a celebration."
Cupcakes are often the focal point of birthdays, Sweet 16's, and the holidays. Weddings have increasingly included cupcake towers in their dessert buffets and even corporate cookie trays have yielded to the almighty cupcake.
So what is it that makes a great cupcake? Some say the cake must be moist, otherwise it's a flop. Some say the ingredients must be high quality. And still others say the cake to frosting ratio is a key factor.
"I hate it when I get mile-high frosting," said Maria Sanchez, owner of Sweet Maria's in Waterbury. "Do you want to eat all that on a little piece of cake?"
Some argue that today's funky flavors are the big draw. Brenda DuPonte, owner of Sugar Bakery & Sweet Shop in East Haven and a winner on the Cupcake Wars last year, said the craziest request was for liquer-filled cupcakes that tasted like your favorite cocktail.
"People are getting inventive," she said. "That's what keeps their interest."
The bakers at Toppings in Bridgeport, which recently opened their storefront as an anchor for their New Haven-based The Cupcake Truck, think the funky flavors may be getting a little out of hand.
"We think the fads—you know, deep-fried cupcakes, chocolate-covered-cricket cupcakes with fresh arugula sprinkles, Cupcake TV, etc.—will disappear in time," they said. "Still, we think cupcakes as a whole are forever. They've been around as long as any of us can remember and will probably be here long after we've hung up our aprons."
So, the next time you think you need a little something sweet to quell those cravings, skip the macarons and the mini cannolis and grab a cupcake. Their "portion-controlled cuteness" may just be the thing.
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Civilization VI is a turn-based strategy game in which you attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time.
Originally created by legendary game designer Sid Meier, Civilization is a turn-based strategy game in which you attempt to build an empire to stand the test of time. Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the Stone Age to the Information Age. Wage war, conduct diplomacy, advance your culture, and go head-to-head with history's greatest leaders as you attempt to build the greatest civilization the world has ever known. Civilization VI offers new ways to interact with your world, expand your empire across the map, advance your culture, and compete against history's greatest leaders to build a civilization that will stand the test of time. Play as one of 20 historical leaders including Roosevelt (America) and Victoria (England).
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There are so many things to do in this beautiful and elegant city that it's important to plan your trip carefully to ensure you fit in everything that has made your list. With so many varied things on offer however, a trip to the French capital is always unforgettable.
Nothing says Paris more than this stunning landmark, recognised the world over as an icon for the city. Designed by Gustav Eiffel for the 1889 World Fair, this was only meant to be a temporary exhibit but has endured the years and is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Many visitors only ascend the first or second levels, although some brave people go up to the third viewing platform.
This city isn't just synonymous with romance, fine food and art, it's also one of the best places for shopping in Europe. Those looking for high-end buys should head the beautiful Champs-Élysées, where you'll also catch a glimpse of the Arc de Triomphe. Those looking for further designer buys should also pay a visit to the Grand Magasins, such as Printemps or Galeries Lafayette, both found on Boulevard Haussmann. Those looking for more bohemian or eclectic finds should head to the Le Marais Area.
The French capital is arguably one of Europe's' most important centres for art, easily rivalling Vienna or Florence. The most well-known piece of art, of course, is the Mona Lisa which can be found in the renowned Louvre Museum. However, don't go just to see Leonardo da Vinci's smiling icon! The Louvre is also home to an astonishing collection of ancient artefacts and other famous paintings. The second most important art gallery is the Musée d'Orsay and then the Musée de l'Orangerie which celebrates the work of the French impressionists. Also worth a visit is the Rodin Museum, the Picasso Museum, and the Musée Marmottan-Monet.
Visitors to Paris are blessed with a number of fine dining opportunities. Boasting more Michelin stars than another city in Europe, there are plenty of chances to experience a gastronomic adventure in the French capital. However, all Parisian eateries are passionate about serving good food and even a small street side café is likely to serve a delicious baguette or pastry that tastes better than they do at home. For an memorable evening, try the 58 Tower Eiffel Restaurant located on the first floor of the tower, where you can dine whilst enjoying unparalleled views across the city.
The areas surrounding Paris are equally full of charming things to do and see. Should your visit be for more than a couple of days, you might want to get out of town to discover some of these further attractions. The majestic UNESCO protected Palace and Gardens of Versailles, can be reached in under an hour by metro from the city centre. For families, Disneyland Europe is just 40 minutes away by train from Paris Gare de Lyon. A third option for a day trip is Monet's house and garden in Giverny, an hour's drive east of the city.
Booking your cheap flights to Paris in France with Vayama ensures a safe, reliable and easy way to plan your trip. With our easy to use website, safe booking system and a large selection of hotels to choose from, you won't have to worry about a thing when you choose to book your holiday with Vayama.


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Softball Finally Comes Home
Authors: Nick Hubel
The Ram softball team comes back home this Thursday after a two week road trip through Utah, Nevada, and southern California that dropped the Rams to a 5-7 record in the Mountain West, 26-25 overall.
CSU will host the Utah Utes in a doubleheader Thursday afternoon. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
The last time the Rams and the Utes played was a two-game series in Salt Lake City on April 20 and 21. CSU lost the first game 8-4 but found their offensive groove in the second, storming back from an early game deficit on their way to a 20-5 win. The 15 run margin of victory was the largest of the season for the Rams.
"They kind of ran out of pitching that day, they were down to their third or fourth pitcher," said Head Coach Mary Yori. "We know that they will be better this time."
The Rams come into the game 5.0 games back from the conference-leading Brigham Young Cougars, and 3.5 games back of second-place Nevada Las-Vegas. Although only the first place team from the conference is guaranteed to make it to the post-season, the Mountain West has traditionally been selected to send two representatives in the form of an at-large bid.
With just six conference games remaining on the schedule, the Rams will likely have to win out in order to be eligible for that bid.
"We are focused on one game at a time at this point," coach Yori said. "If we don't beat Utah it doesn't do us any good against BYU."
So far this season, the Rams have displayed the kind of offensive power that they will need to make such a run. The team leads the league in doubles with 76, is second in home runs with 64, and is second in slugging percentage at .473. They are averaging 4.65 runs per game and the pitching staff has an earned run average of 3.73.
Individually, senior right fielder Brittany Huerta needs just one more home run to take sole possession of the CSU all-time home run record, a record that she tied last time the team played Utah two weeks ago. She is currently tied for first at 32 home runs with former NFCA First Team All-American Sara Fredstrom (1995-98). Huerta already set the single season home run record in her freshman year when she hit 14.
Yori said that her players are focused for this weekend and ready to get back to winning.
"We feel very confident," Yori said. "We are hoping to come in ready to play and get back on the winning track."
Thursday's double header kicks off a weekend-long home stand for the Rams, as they will play host to league leading BYU on Friday and Saturday. First pitch in those games is set for 3 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday.
Softball beat writer Nick Hubel can be reached at sports@collegian.com.


My name is Tom Peake, I'm a freelance illustrator based in sunny Manchester.
I currently work entirely in Photoshop, using a Wacom Cintiq Pro. Up until university, however, I strictly rejected any digital media: I was a drawer and a painter. And although my work-flow is now entirely digital, I like think my work is infused with the traditional skills I developed prior to making the switch. Even as a digital illustrator, it's important to understand light, shape, tone, colour, composition etc. as used in more tactile media. For me, the primary appeal of digital is the speed at which you can create and edit artworks – it's a practical and economic solution for the fast-paced and ephemeral nature of the contemporary industry. It's also incredibly easy to consistently put a personal stamp on your work when creating digitally: I'm constantly building upon a personal catalogue of brushes and textures that I can call upon when creating artworks. There are many great brushes out there for download, but I really value creating and using my own – I think this enables you to unify your body of work and infuses your portfolio with your own unique tastes and personality.
Painstaking, irritating and often incredibly intellectually taxing – but I love it none-the-less. As concepts form the backbone of my images, each project throws up unique challenges and its own set of questions that need answering visually. About two-thirds of my process happens behind the scenes of the end product. It's a process of brainstorming, refinement and honest self-reflection. I start by reading and re-reading the text; At this stage I'm hunting for any symbolism, underlying messages, metaphors or visually stimulating extracts. I then try to boil the article down to its essential message, trying not to simply re-write the headline and bi-line: This allows me to focus on my own interpretation of the content, and gives me a personal slant that directs my visual brainstorming. I then completely disassociate with the text, and begin to quickly sketch out potential visual solutions which I feel may answer the questions posed. For me this is the most enjoyable part of any project – It feels like you're sitting on a ticking time-bomb, at any moment an idea could spew out from the depths of your brain that potentially solves the problem. When I feel as though each possible line of enquiry has been exhausted, I begin to reflect on my brainstorming, putting the ideas in association with the text. I then refine the most successful concepts into roughs, all the time assessing which may best solve the problem at hand.
My inspirations are three-fold: The Theoretical, The Visual and The Audible. My theoretical inspiration lies in the thought processes pioneered by the Golden Age of Advertising. The movement brought visual metaphor, irony and simplicity to the forefront of communication design, and united the visual with the psychological – I think conceptual illustration owes a lot to that era.
On a visual level, I'm incredibly inspired by mid-century modern design. The closest thing I have to a hobby is in interior design and furniture. Whilst my bank account holds me back from kitting out a home with pieces I love, I look on with passion and awe at the design principles adorned by mid-century modern designers. The clean lines, simple shapes, and deft use of negative space informs and directs how I compose images. To name a few particularly influential figureheads, I'd have to say Finn Juhl, Alvar Aalto, Hans Wegner and Børge Mogensen. Aside from the visual, I draw a lot of inspiration from music. Whenever I'm creating I listen to music, and on a subconscious level, I think the rhythm and flow interweaves with the shapes and compositional elements of my work. On a lyrical level, I find music to be an extremely visual medium – It fuels the way I think conceptually and heightens my awareness of how metaphors function.
Creativity is all-encompassing: It's hard to distinguish what role it plays, or how it changes the way I view the world because having a creative mind is all I've ever known. I guess everything I do directly feeds into my personal creativity: It determines what films I watch (or enjoy), what books I read, what music I listen to. But ultimately I believe that as a creative you have a role to share your personal view of the world with a wider audience. The question I ask myself isn't how art changes the way I view the world, but how the work I create can alter the way other people view the world. When you're making something that brings an audience to a new way of thinking, or forces them to consider something that has previously never crossed their mind, then that's when your work is stepping up to the mark and playing its correct role in society: It's an illustrators duty to change or enlighten minds.
I studied BA Hons Illustration at Falmouth University.
I hope to be an established freelance illustrator, working in a brightly lit studio with a great sound-system at my side.
Still freelancing, studio as bright and airy as ever, sound-system possibly tripled in size and hopefully the proud owner of a plan chest filled with back up portfolio prints – That's the dream.
I stand by what I said earlier – I honestly think it's the role of the illustrator to change or enlighten minds: And I personally think this happens on two levels. The go-to interpretation of anything to do with changing perceptions seems to be attributed to global social change. And yes, as a creative, there are times when I feel obligated to add my own comment on events and society, with the hope of encouraging people to see issues in a new light. That said, whilst some (quite rightly) find this role of illustration empowering, I have found it to be quite creatively exhausting. Dealing with large-scale social issues is quite the weight to carry on your shoulders; on numerous occasions I've broken under that weight and been led head first into a creative rut. But that's where the second level comes in… As an editorial illustrator, I find it interesting that journalism often reflects the nuanced intricacies of society: There's always weird and wonderful details of the contemporary world coming through in article form (especially in opinion sections). And whenever I see an article that makes me think, "wow, I never looked at it that way before" or "that's something I've never thought about", I bag it for later with the intention of putting my own personal-visual slant on it. These pieces don't always relate to the big issues that plague society, but are more personal revelations about the little things that make up the world we live in. In the grand scheme of things, these issues sometimes fall under the radar but I hope that, by adding my own level of interpretation and presenting it visually, someone (somewhere) will stop and think, "wow, I never looked at it that way before".
Don DeLillo's Americana (Although I haven't yet got round to reading 'White Noise' and I think that could very easily become a contender). I'm currently reading The Goldfinch – Donna Tartt, which I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone (and I hope the film does it justice next year).
Music really does drive my creativity, and what I listen to is very much mood dependent. But If I had to choose one genre, I'd probably go with alt-rock – It's my fail safe when I'm lost in the dark corners of Spotify. I think it's safe to say I have an unhealthy obsession with The National; but again, that stems from a very creative place. Matt Berninger's lyrics have a haunting surrealist quality to them, very much akin to the thoughts that cross my mind as I pluck and pull at ideas for images. That said, I can't actually listen to music during the brainstorming process – the imagery of the music often distracts and confuses my own thoughts. I can't close up here without mentioning Dylan (but need I say more?).
Although simple, I've always struggled to answer this question (and it would be interesting to know if anyone else feels the same). I honestly feel that my work is my hobby. It's taken me some time to be able to admit this, and I'm aware that it's not often what people like to hear (there's always the argument for maintaining distance from your work), but I feel like my whole life intersects with and directly inspires what I do, and visa-versa. I guess this results in me having fads, rather than hobbies. My passions flip erratically: I'm hunting for inspiration, weather visual, audible, or intellectual.
Lost (dramatic, I know, but true). My work has always, and will continue to help me through rough spells. Being creative is an incredibly empowering thing; it's like a prized possession that can't be taken from you.


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Karla Kerstin Bodil Francke Ohlsson, tidigare Åkesson, född 6 juni 1934 i Lunds stadsförsamling, Malmöhus län, död 11 april 2021 i Genarp, var en politiker tillhörande Miljöpartiet och senare SPI. Hon var tidigare lokalpolitiker i Trelleborg och satt som riksdagsledamot 1994–1998.

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Bodil Francke Ohlsson föddes 1934 i Lunds stadsförsamling. Båda hennes föräldrar var lärare. I maj 1959 tog hon studentexamen vid Katedralskolan, där hon läst latinlinjen och 1958 tog hon filosofie kandidatexamen. Denna examen byggdes på med konstvetenskap 1976 och miljövård samt Lantbrukets naturresurs och miljöproblem 1990. 1959–1960 läste Francke Ohlsson vid Skolöverstyrelsens biblioteksskola i Stockholm och arbetade därefter som bibliotekarie vid stadsbiblioteket i Malmö, där hon efter några år placerades på stadsbibliotekets filial på UMAS.

1985 blev Francke Ohlsson varit lokalpolitiker för Miljöpartiet de gröna i Trelleborg, och under mandatperioden 1994–1998 ledamot i riksdagen, där hon efterträdde Per Gahrton i Utrikesutskottet.

Fick i utrikesminister Lena Hjelm-Walléns internationella arbete, det som fördelades bland utrikesutskottets ledamöter, hand om kontakterna med Vitryssland. Detta samarbete fortsatte flera år efter riksdagstiden, och omfattade medverkan i Sveriges kommuners samarbete med kommuner i Vitryssland. Dessutom hade Trelleborg miljösamarbete med staden Retjytsa, vars grannstad hade egna kontakter med gummifabriken i Trelleborg. Ett par skånska kommuner deltog också i det svensk-vitryska samarbetet.

Utrikesutskottets resa till Afrika med anledning av Sveriges kandidatskap till FN:s säkerhetsråd arrangerades i två resrutter. Francke Ohlsson hörde till den grupp som besökte länder i den östra delen av Afrika. Sista landet var Sydafrikanska unionen, där utskottet förenades i den sista arbetsinsatsen för att informera om vad Sverige önskade göra internationellt och globalt, om man röstades in i säkerhetsutskottet.

Francke Ohlsson lämnade Miljöpartiet de gröna 2001, och representerade 2002–2010 pensionärspartiet SPI lokalt i Trelleborgs fullmäktige, kommunstyrelsen och stiftsfullmäktige i Lund. I Trelleborgs riksdagsval 2014 fick hon 4,42% av SPI:s röster. Den 20 januari 1979 gifte hon sig med Bertil Ohlsson. Hon är begravd på Norra kyrkogården i Lund.

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Q: WiFi connects to network, but cannot connect to internet I am unable to connect to the internet with Ubuntu 12.04.3. The Windows 8.1 partition however can access my WiFi perfectly. From what I've managed to gather my adapter is not being assigned an IPv4 address and cannot ping the router. Running dhclient did not work. Curiously I am able to connect and search with google through the WiFi however no other websites work. A wired connection seems to work the majority if the time.
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Adapter: Intel Wireless-N 7260
OS: Ubuntu 12.04.3 w/ kernel 3.12.2
nm-tool output: https://gist.github.com/bloxgate/7715106
dmesg output: http://paste.ubuntu.com/6502541/
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A: It appears, as you've surmised, that the router is giving an IPv6 address, but not IPv4. You also lack a DNS nameserver which is crucial to resolve names like askubuntu.com to numbers like 198.252.206.24. I suggest you right-click the Network Manager icon and Edit Connections. Select the Wireless tab and IPv4 and be certain that the method is set to Automatic (DHCP). As a temporary experiment, you might also try selecting the IPv6 tab and set IPv6 to Ignore. Then close the edit and click the Network Manager icon and disconnect. Wait a few moments for NM to see a change in state and try to connect again. Can you? Can you browse? Does nm-tool show an IPv4 address and the all-important DNS nameservers?
You might also look in the administration pages of the router to see if there is any preference for IPv6 to the exclusion of IPv4 and deselect it. I am unaware of such a setting, but new things are introduced every day!
You might also look at other connected devices on the network and compare their addresses. Also, please paste: http://paste.ubuntu.com/
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We have a strong tradition of music in Ard Scoil na nDéise. Students are given the opportunity to learn the theory of music from the very beginning.
Those students with these basics mastered are encouraged to develop their skills.
The first year programme is designed to give pupils a basic grounding in music theory in preparation for the Junior Cert. Students study notation, tonic solfa, chord construction and orchestral features. Every student also takes part in a practical class where the students learn to play the recorder. They can also explore their rhythmic sides by experimenting with many ethnic percussion instruments such as the Cajón and the bongos as well as the regular drum set!
In second year, students can choose to take music as an option for Junior Cert. As well as a written paper in June, 25% of the marks are awarded for performance in April.
In Transition year, the girls have the opportunity to learn the ukulele, a unique instrument which has gained popularity in recent years.
The Leaving Cert course is based on the three elements of music; listening, composing and performing. Students can take a 50% performance elective for their exam. Music technology is an option for students as part of this.
All instrumentalists are given the opportunity to perform at many school events throughout the year. Within each music class, many choral activities take place giving the students the chance to enjoy the experience of group singing.
We have a vibrant Irish traditional music group within the school and new members are always welcome!
Ard Scoil students have attended two opera productions at Lismore Castle. There was Rossini's "Barber of Seville," attended that same night by President Michael D. Higgins.


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Children are regarded as future citizens instead of current citizens, their rights second to those of adults. The rights of humans declared in 1948 in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNDR) were not meant for children. There is a "trickle-down" philosophy in which the rights of children come naturally after protecting the rights of adults. Events such as the labor of 1.7 million children during the Industrial Revolution or the enslavement of hundreds of children in the 1900s prove otherwise. At the UN General Meeting of 1996, it was determined that children served as an "indicator of a healthy habitat, [and] good governance" (Wilks). Explicit recognition of the rights of a child is beneficial to children and their community.
In an earlier UN general meeting in 1989, the Convention for Rights of Children was developed (CRC). The CRC, shown in figure 1, drew inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights(UNDH), the Charter of the United Nations, the Declaration of the Rights of Children, the International Covenant on Human Rights and the notion that "childhood is entitled to special care and assistance" (UNICEF, 2018). Children are defined as those under 18 and are defined the same in this paper. The purpose of the UNCRC is to serve as a legally binding agreement requiring governments to work together to meet the children's basic needs and help them reach their potential (Save the Children, 2018). The CRC can be categorized into three groups: traditional rights, special needs, and participatory rights.
The rights of children listed in the CRC that consists of traditional rights are under articles 2-4, 6-8, 16, 26-29, and 31. These are reiterated rights that are seen in the UNDH, (United Nations, 2018) but need to be explicitly stated as they are not recognized to be applicable to children. These rights in the CRC are reflected in the upbringing of baby boomers during the 1950s. The Baby Boom generation, babies born during 1946-1964, were the center of attention in the family as children. A documentary by PBS Making Sense of the 60's noted that [Baby Boomers] were considered "real people with individual personality… [that] must be respected and encouraged". This philosophy that a child is entitled to safety, identity, and good health blossomed when the Baby Boom generation reached adulthood. The Baby Boom generation, now adults, organized a protest at the 1968 Democratic convention to rally against the Vietnam war and "political status quo" (History, 2010). Baby Boomers also formed the Freedom Riders in the United States, with the purpose to challenge segregation in the South. Their nation media attention forced the Interstate commerce to outlaw segregation in interstate travel (Mack). Their upbringing caused them to have higher expectations of life that motivated them to seek positive social changes. The 1960s also show the consequences of not protecting the children from discrimination. The Civil Rights movement in the 1960s witnessed African Americans protesting constant racism they experienced (Civil). Many African American died fighting for what could have been avoided if their rights as human beings were recognized by the entirety of U.S society.
Special needs of children are stated under articles 5, 9-11, 18-22, 24 and 32-39. These rights give the child space to safely grow and expand their thoughts and to prevent any stunts that could hinder their ability to be current and future citizens. Separating a child from his family or exploitation of a child of any kind, physical or mental, not only has an immediate negative impact on the child but also long-term effects that impacts the child's community. A book by the National Research Council Understanding Child Abuse noted the consequences of child abuse and neglect include substance abuse, delinquency, and domestic and criminal violence to name a few. Furthermore, the cost for correctional institutions need for abused adolescents and future loss of productivity is over $658 million (National, 1993). Recognizing that children need special protection from abuse because they are more vulnerable relative to adults will save government millions of dollars.
Participatory rights are under articles 12-15, 17 and 30. A child's right to be actively engaged in its government and participating in its city planning is considered to be rights reserved for adults. But Participatory Active Research (PAR), research involving equal participation of participants and researchers, involving children emphasized the importance of including children in city politics. Shamrova and Cummings (2017) noted "increase social justice awareness and knowledge about the topic of research in youths". In addition, children gained research skills, civic engagement skills and teamwork. These traits are needed in countries such as the U.K, Mexico, Poland and the U.S where voter turnout is under 70% and active citizen participation is needed to increase voter turnout (How, 2016).
The UN decided to expand on the participatory rights of children by launching the Child-Friendly Initiative (CFI). The CFI provided a framework for local governments to create "ways for children and young people develop and exercise citizenship and participation skills" (Wilks, 2010). The CFI promoted Children Independent Mobility (CIM), the ability for children to explore public space autonomously, in local government (Whitzman et al, 2010). A study in Australia noted that CIM has decreased with the increasing dependence of car transportation resulting in increased health (Whitzman et al, 2010; Schoeppe 2014). The generation of children involved in the research is expected to be the "first in Australia to have a lower life expectancy than earlier generations" (Whitzman et al, 2010). If a service that allowed children to exercise their right to the city have been institutionalized, the health risks discovered in this research by Whitzman et al in Australia would have been avoided.
A project called Growing Up Boulder (GOB), located in Boulder City, Nevada, is further proof of the positive impact a child can have if his participatory rights are taken seriously. GOB gave children the opportunity to voice their concern with architects and city officials involved in city projects. During a major redesign of park space near north of Boulder Creek, children wanted to be surrounded by nature, have the ability to explore, and engage in thrill-seeking activities (Talks, 2018). Feedback from children resulted in a Civic area that has more green space, is inducive to adventure, and has increased physical activities (Growing Up Boulder). An increase of green space benefits not only the child, but also the community. More green space combats air pollution and the urban heat island effect (UHI). The UHI effect is caused by urbanization because the impermeable and dry surfaces that make up most buildings in a city build up immense heat. This can create temperature differences of up to 22° in cities compared to rural areas (U.S 2008), leading to increased energy consumption that results in higher levels of greenhouse emissions (U.S 2008). In addition to increased energy consumption, UHI causes thousands of deaths because it worsens heat resulting from heat waves (U.S 2008). Consequences previously mentioned invoke the question of why recognition of a child's right is not already worldwide.
Recognizing the rights of children also has indirect effects. A child's request for more green space encourages adults to exercise This leads to reduced risks of cardiovascular diseases and obesity (Schranz 2014). Children also show concern for other people regardless of their level in society.. In the Growing Up Boulder project, city planners included sanitation stations in the Civic Area because children wanted the homeless to have a place to clean themselves. An interesting point the director of the GOB project made, Mara Mintzer, in a TEDx talk was that including a child's request for a better sidewalk to skate on has the indirect effect of helping a parent who has a stroller or the hundreds of people who rely on wheelchairs to get around. Further proof of the benefit of recognizing the right of a child to be part of city politics is shown in the non-profit organization Expeditionary Learning (EL) Education whose mission "to create classrooms where… students achieve more than the think possible" turns youth in to social activists (Building). In one of EL Education's recent projects, 17 public school were given grant money for their respective students that had the responsibility to represent a local non-profit organization. The reason being that the winning presentation will be awarded the grant to further the goal of the winner's non-profit organization. One of the participating students named Abrau said she would continue to advocate for Girls for Gender Equity, a grassroot organization devoted to removing social and economic barriers and create opportunities for women and girls (Postmaster, 2018).
Moving away from United States, events in Italy show the benefit of having a city more inclusive to the rights of a child. Research involving children exploring Pistoia, Italy showed that children developed spatial confidence and competency (Wilks, 2010). This gave more freedom to the parents of children as they can be more confident that their child will be safer if they were allowed to travel on the streets independently. "Pistoia has developed an international reputation for excellence in its early childhood service" (Wilks, 2010). Cremona, Italy found through participation of children that decrease in CIM is caused by fear of strangers (Wilks, 2010). The Cremona government decided to increase the number of programs that built the trust children had in the streets, thus, increasing CIM. The opportunity Pistoia and Cremona gave to children to express their thoughts, and then act on it, saved the two cities from problems in the future.
In conclusion, explicitly recognizing the rights of a child is beneficial to the child and his community. A child's right to a safe environment, a healthy lifestyle and active citizen engagement has short and long-term effects on his comminuty. The health of a city is dependent on a child's quality of life because of the lasting impact it can have on future generations and reflect a city's stance on human rights.
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"Initial dip towards support area will be a good buying opportunity for silver," Motilal Oswal said in a report. Holdings of SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, fell 0.18 per cent on Tuesday. Holdings have dropped for three straight sessions. Coming to domestic equity markets, BSE benchmark Sensex climbed over 250 points and NSE Nifty reclaimed the 11,000 mark in morning trade on Wednesday led by gains in IT and metal stocks amid heavy buying by domestic and foreign institutional investors.


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Intimacy, Performance, and the Lied in the Early Nineteenth Century
Jennifer Ronyak
Series: Historical Performance
Distribution: Global
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Hardback $80.00
The German lied, or art song, is considered one of the most intimate of all musical genres—often focused on the poetic speaker's inner world and best suited for private and semi-private performance in the home or salon. Yet, problematically, any sense of inwardness in lieder depends on outward expression through performance.
With this paradox at its heart, Intimacy, Performance, and the Lied in the Early Nineteenth Century explores the relationships between early nineteenth-century theories of the inward self, the performance practices surrounding inward lyric poetry and song, and the larger conventions determining the place of intimate poetry and song in the public concert hall. Jennifer Ronyak studies the cultural practices surrounding lieder performances in northern and central Germany in the first quarter of the nineteenth century, demonstrating how presentations of lieder during the formative years of the genre put pressure on their sense of interiority. She examines how musicians responded to public concern that outward expression would leave the interiority of the poet, the song, or the performer unguarded and susceptible to danger. Through this rich performative paradox Ronyak reveals how a song maintains its powerful intimacy even during its inherently public performance.
Jennifer Ronyak is Senior Scientist in Musicology at the Institut für Musikästhetik of the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz.
"In this erudite and eminently readable book, Ronyak rescues the Lied from its sentimental image as an expression of artistic isolation and melancholy, chronicling a vital world of conversation and social exchange around the performance of Lieder. Tracing a graceful arc from Goethe's and Schiller's thoughts on intimacy through playful performances in Berlin salons to the exhibitionism of Beethoven's 'Adelaide,' Ronyak traces the motions through which the deeply private sentiments of lyric poetry could be rendered in public, and the key role played by music in this translation of intimacy into the marketplace."
— Mary Ann Smart, editor of Siren Songs : Representations of Gender and Sexuality in Opera
"Through a series of carefully selected case studies [Ronyak] recontextualises the many ways in which an ideology of intimacy became significant in the interpretation of early nineteenth-century German song."
— Laura Tunbridge, author of Singing in the Age of Anxiety: Lieder Performance in New York and London between the World Wars
"Jennifer Ronyak's primary interest in this important new book is in the power of performance, and her radical insistence is that the social contexts of performance generate meanings often quite different from those we find by examining text-music relationships. Zelter and Goethe, Mignon, Anna Milder-Hauptmann, the origins of Die schöne Müllerin—Ronyak focuses on a fascinating gallery of characters fictive and real and on songs we will hear differently from now on. "
— Susan Youens, author of Heinrich Heine and the Lied
1. Safeguarding the Self
2. Breathing Subjectivity
3. Serious Play in the Salon
4. The Poetic Public Sphere
5. Lieder in an Aria's Clothing
6. Mignon as Public Property


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Covington Police Chief Retires -- Doesn't Rule Out Politics in the Future
In October, Covington Police Chief Spike Jones will experience two significant life events: he will turn 50 and he will marry Christie Feldman in a private ceremony at Covington Landing.
In anticipation of those two events, and for other reasons, the longtime servant of the Covington Police Department announced his retirement Wednesday.
"I always felt that I was going to stay until I had done what I felt needed to be done, no matter what title I was holding," Jones said during a news conference at City Hall. "I always wanted to be a part of a team that made our department better. Also, I decided that I was going to stay until someone was able to take over my duty station in a seamless manner. Well, I've done that. I'm here to tell you, you have a group of leaders at this police department like never before."
Jones was named chief in June 2012 where he was tasked with improving the department's morale after contentious union contract negotiations and disputes with his predecessor, Lee Russo, who was the target of a no-confidence vote among the rank and file.
The new chief was already a familiar and active face in the city. He grew up in Austinburg, attended Holmes High School where he was in the marching band, and he continued to work with youth in the city's Eastside. He instructed a young group of drummers there every Monday.
Jones began his service to the city on September 22, 1988.
"It seems like yesterday when I walked into this building and took my oath of office as a police officer, twenty-six years and nine months ago," Jones said, "so it is true what they say about time flyin when we're having fun."
"I can tell you this, I have had the time of my life here and that's how I will always reflect upon my experience as a Covington Police officer."
"It's gonna be hard for all of us to have Spike not be here," Mayor Sherry Carran said. "He has been our strength in many situations." Carran said she often relied on the chief's natural and instinctive people skills to help her through difficult political situations. "The way he cares about the people in Covington and outside of Covington, it shows. With all the turmoil across the country with community-police relationships, I am so proud and we are lucky that Spike and his team have been almost role models for the rest of the country."
Jones recently sat on a panel with Cincinnati Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell where the police leaders discussed race relations and community policing amid situations across the country involving the deaths of black men at the hands of police.
"Chief Jones has been instrumental in building a team of professionals and we are a better community today because of his work and that of his team," City Manager Larry Klein said. Jones suggested that Lt. Col. Bryan Carter be his replacement, a move that Klein and Carran support.
Carter fought back tears at the announcement. "It was a shock," he said about learning of Jones's plans to retire.
Jones said that he is unsure what he will do next professionally, though teaching and consulting remain possibilities. He plans to spend more time with his two sons at his South Covington home.
He could also return to City Hall in a new capacity.
"I've considered politics," he said when asked if maybe a run for mayor in 2016 would be a possibility, "but I don't think I'm ready for the role of mayor of a city. But, you never say never."
Written by Michael Monks, editor & publisher
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Tamerlane chess
Tamerlane chess starting board
Tamerlane chess is a strategic board game related to chess and derived from Chaturanga. It was developed in Persia during the reign of Timur, also called Tamerlane (1336-1405). Some sources attribute the game's invention to Timur, but this is by no means certain. Because Tamerlane Chess is a larger variant of Chaturanga, it is also called Shatranj Kamil (perfect chess) or Shatranj Al-Kabir (large chess). It is distinctive in that there are multiple varieties of pawn, each of which promotes in its own way.
A Tamerlane chess board is made up of 110 uncheckered squares arranged in a 10x11 pattern. Additional squares protrude from the left side on the ninth row and from the right side on the second row. These extra squares are called citadels. When the opposing king occupies a player's citadel, the game is declared a draw. No piece other than a king may occupy a citadel.
There are several ways for an opening setup to be arranged. A common one is as follows:
White's side, bottom row, from the left:
elephant, (space), camel, (space), war machine, (space), war machine, (space), camel, (space), elephant.
Second Row from the left:
rook, knight, picket, giraffe, general, king, vizir, giraffe, picket, knight, rook.
Third row from the left:
pawn of pawns, pawn of war engines, pawn of camels, pawn of elephants, pawn of generals, pawn of kings, pawn of vizirs, pawn of giraffes, pawn of pickets, pawn of knights, pawn of rooks.
Black's side mirrors white's.
Anglicised versions of piece names are used here.
King - Moves as a traditional king
General - Moves one square diagonally
Vizir - Moves one square horizontally or vertically
Giraffe - Moves one square diagonally and then a minimum of three squares horizontally or vertically (a restricted gryphon)
Picket - Moves as a Bishop in traditional chess, but must move a minimum of two squares
Knight - Moves as a knight in traditional chess
Rook - Moves as a rook in traditional chess
Elephant - Moves two squares diagonally and is unobstructed by pieces in between
Camel - Moves one diagonally and two straight, unobstructed by pieces in between
War Engine - Moves two horizontally or vertically, unobstructed by pieces in between
Pawns - Move as pawns in traditional chess, but with no initial double move or en passant capture. Every piece (including the pawn) has a corresponding pawn. Hence; Pawn of Kings, Pawn of Vizirs, Pawn of Giraffes, etc.
Upon reaching the last rank on the board, a pawn is promoted to its corresponding piece. Thus, Pawn of Giraffes becomes a Giraffe, etc. Exceptions to this are the Pawn of Kings and Pawn of Pawns. A Pawn of Kings becomes a Prince, which must be mated or taken before the opponent can win. It moves as a king.
When the Pawn of Pawns reaches the last rank, it stays there and cannot be taken. As soon as a situation develops where the opponent cannot escape losing a piece to a pawn, or where a pawn may attack two opposing units at the same time, the player must move his/her pawn to that location. Upon the second promotion of this pawn, it moves to the starting point of the Pawn of Kings. Upon the third promotion it becomes an adventitious king, which acts as a prince.
Other rules
When multiple kings are held, they may be captured as normal pieces. When only one king remains it must be checkmated. Once during the game a player may exchange a checked king for another non-royal piece. A player may move into check if he holds multiple kings. The adventitious king is the only piece that may move into a player's own citadel. This is often done to prevent the opponent from entering.
Gollon, John. (1973). Chess Variations: Ancient, Regional, and Modern. Charles E. Tuttle Co., Inc., RR1 Box 231-5, North Clarendon, VT 05759-9700, USA. ISBN 0-8048-1122-9.
Play Tamerlane Chess
Timur's Chess
more details and history on Tamerlane Chess


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Q: F25/TexLive2016 No hyphenation patterns were preloaded for the language Russian sorry for asking a question which arised many times here. I read all respective threads and nothing helped.
My OS is Fedora 25, TexLive 2016. The code (ruhyphen.tex) is:
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{hyphsubst}
\usepackage[T1,T2A]{fontenc}
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
\usepackage[english,russian]{babel}

\begin{document}
Привет
\end{document}

The output of the latex command is:
This is pdfTeX, Version 3.14159265-2.6-1.40.17 (TeX Live 2016) (preloaded format=latex)
 restricted \write18 enabled.
entering extended mode
(./ruhyphen.tex
LaTeX2e <2016/03/31>
Babel <3.9r> and hyphenation patterns for 3 language(s) loaded.
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/base/article.cls
Document Class: article 2014/09/29 v1.4h Standard LaTeX document class
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/base/size10.clo))
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/oberdiek/hyphsubst.sty
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/oberdiek/infwarerr.sty))
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/base/fontenc.sty
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/base/t1enc.def)
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/cyrillic/t2aenc.def)
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/cyrillic/t2acmr.fd))
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/base/inputenc.sty
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/base/utf8.def
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/base/t1enc.dfu)
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/base/ot1enc.dfu)
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/base/omsenc.dfu)
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/latex/base/t2aenc.dfu)))
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/babel/babel.sty
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/babel-english/english.ldf
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/babel/babel.def))
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/babel-russian/russianb.ldf

Package babel Warning: No hyphenation patterns were preloaded for
(babel)                the language `Russian' into the format.
(babel)                Please, configure your TeX system to add them and
(babel)                rebuild the format. Now I will use the patterns
(babel)                preloaded for english instead on input line 26.

)) (./ruhyphen.aux) [1] (./ruhyphen.aux) )
Output written on ruhyphen.dvi (1 page, 232 bytes).
Transcript written on ruhyphen.log.

The packages installed:
texlive-babel-russian-svn39784-22.fc25.1.noarch
texlive-hyphen-russian-svn40340-22.fc25.1.noarch
texlive-lshort-russian-doc-svn18906.0-22.fc25.1.noarch
texlive-ruhyphen-svn21081.1.6-22.fc25.1.noarch

After installation of these, I run fmtutil-sys --all. The output suggests that the hyphen files were processed:
...
Preloading the plain format: codes, registers, parameters, fonts, more fonts,
macros, math definitions, output routines, hyphenation
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/hyphen/hyphen.tex
...
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/hyphen/hyphen.tex)
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/hyph-utf8/loadhyph/loadhyph-ru.tex
UTF-8 Russian hyphenation patterns
(/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/hyph-utf8/patterns/tex/hyph-ru.tex))
...

In the thread No hyphenation patterns were preloaded Lerenn wrote that the problem with Fedora was possibly that the /usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/hyph-utf8/loadhyph directory is not standard and that including
\usepackage{hyphsubst}

solved his problem. In my case this does not change anything.
Any help would be welcome.
Thanks,
Igor

A: Thanks to David's comments, the issue is resolved. In F25, there are 2 language.dat files:
/etc/texlive/tex/generic/config/language.dat

and
/usr/share/texlive/texmf-dist/tex/generic/config/language.dat

The former does not contain russian lines. The latter does:
russian loadhyph-ru.tex

Following the pattern for english in the /etc/.../language.dat file I added the lines to it
russian ruhyphen.tex
=userussian

After that, I run "fmtutil-sys --all". And this worked! babel tells me that hyphenation patterns were loaded for 12 languages and did not complain about Russian. So it must be a bug in F25 texlive packaging. Installing Russian components should update the /etc/.../language.dat file but it does not. The header of the file says "Do not edit manually, the file is generated by tlmgr". But tlmgr is excluded from F25 texlive package and not available in any repos. The reason is Fedora does not want any package to be maintained outside the official package manager dnf (which is reasonable). If only they did their packaging properly... Anyway, the issue can be closed. Thanks a lot to all of you.


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Mexican senator to present bill to legalize psychedelics
Monolithic Power Systems stock up 4.09% on strong Q4 earnings
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Jock Willink rips Biden for not having the humility to admit
Former federal member says it's ludicrous that a ridiculous technicality prevents Nationals from fielding candidate
The former federal member for O'Connor said it was ludicrous that a ridiculous technicality will prevent the Nationals from fielding a candidate for the WA seat next month's federal election.
Tony Crook, who was elected president of the WA Nationals last year, confirmed that the party would not contest the seat he held between 2010 and 2013.
Crook said the candidate of the party, who he declined to name, was ruled ineligible on constitutional grounds.
Mr Crook told the ABC that we had a very strong candidate lined up.
He got through Section 44 around citizenship.
He was born in Australia and had to renounce citizenship, which he had done.
He decided to employ people and put on an apprentice because he was penalised for taking a federal government grant to hire an apprentice he was effectively a contractor of the Commonwealth and therefore ineligible.
Mr Crook said the candidate was a well-known shire councillor who did not want to be named at this stage. The Nationals lost the past three elections in O'Connor — Chub Witham failed to win the seat in 2013 and John Hassell came up short in 2016 and 2019 despite the fact that the candidate was a well-known shire councillor.
Mr Crook denied that the party was a wasted force, but admitted that it would strengthen Liberal incumbent Rick Wilson's stranglehold on the seat by removing it from the ballot.
When asked by ABC Goldfields Breakfast presenter Ivo Da Silva if the party was dead in the water, he responded. "Look at the last state election, not by any stretch," Crook said.
Labor pledged $8 million for the construction of an outdoor pool in Kalgoorlie-Boulder - the first major commitment since Laverton school teacher and former shire councillor Shaneane Weldon was elected in November.
Crook didn't think the commitment would sway voters.
He said that we're looking for more reforms than a swimming pool.
We're looking for more investment in our region than just a swimming pool - we're looking for more investment into roads and infrastructure.
We're screaming for housing in the Goldfields.
The state and federal governments could partner on some major infrastructure projects that would make a significant social difference to our lives. Mr Wilson has been campaigning in his hometown of Katanning and Pingelly, Cuballing and Beverley, which have been added to the electorate for the upcoming election.
The results of the ballot draws held today will be published on its website later this evening.
Today's big news was the AEC referring former One Nation Senator Rod Culleton to the Australian Federal Police to determine if he made a false declaration in nominating for the coming federal election.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-22/nationals-federal-election-candidate-blocked-from-oconnor-tilt/101010228
John Hassell Rick Wilson Pingelly Rod Culleton AEC Ivo Da Silva Laverton the Australian Federal Police Tony Crook ABC Goldfields Breakfast
Japan mulls green bonds to finance energy shift
Biden administration rule allows plan managers to incorporate ESG positions
Food exports to Germany increase in Finland
Carvana stock more than doubles as used car prices increase
Robbers accused in Philippines have access to smartphones, other luxury items
Japanese lawmaker called GaaSyy issued summons
Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols funeral


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