Dantin: We have a serious problem on our hands. all of the warriors have died in battle, and still the masked warriors come.
Juan zi Nobie: Bring the last of the warriors.
Dantin: Didn't you hear me say "all"? We are going to have to use common people to fight now! And they won't even have enough time to be trained. We cannot lose this battle!
Juan zi Nobie: I see what you are trying to say. But if the warriors can't beat them, then how are the commoners supposed to?
Dantin: Hopefully if we send enough, one just might make it through to the end.
Juan zi Nobie: Sacrifice lives like that! Here is what I am going to propose. You are the best Ductorian Warrior living. If you train a new True Ductorian Warrior we might just have a chance.
Dantin: Training takes time. There is no possible way I could train a person in time.
Juan zi Nobie: Hmm. Yes, but if the person has natural talent, you should be able to train him with plenty of time.
Dantin: Where are we going to find this person?
Juan zi Nobie: I suppose we should bring commoners in and put them through training. Those who cannot handle it, we must send them home. And those who pass with room to spare, we will work to find the best of them all.
The Interviews: Ductorians interview several bizarre creatures, and some rather normal ones.
Interviewer: What is your name, sir?
Interviewer: Um.. do you speak any language that's understood by... anyone?
Interviewer: And what is your name?
Interviewer: Um... Can you use that hand? You might need it.
Interviewer: Can you even talk?
Interviewer: Umm, are you able to fight in battle?
Interviewer: Uh, hello sir. What is your name?
Interviewer: What is your species?
Interviewer: Oh!, okay. ...How fast... can you run?
Gnomey: I am the fastest runner on my planet and I am most fierce warrior!
Interviewer: How fast can you run, though?
Interviewer: You didn't answer the question.
Gnomey: -- and I am most fierce warrior!
Interviewer: Uh... Has your planet ever won any wars?
Gnomey: We have won every war!
Interviewer: Next. Get up and leave.
Tuey-Gooey: My name is Tuey-Gooey.
Interviewer: And... are you good at fighting in battle?
Tuey-Gooey: Fighting's not good. I like to spread peace to people around the world.
Interviewer: Uh, what-- what are you?
Interviewer: Uh, alright... What are your qualifications?
As he talks, Midget says "iwannabeaDuctorianwarrior!!"
Interviewer: Sorry, sir, what was your name again?
MiV: Oh, uh, my name is, Uh.. um... uh... MiV. MiV.
Interviewer: Okay, MiV, why do you want to be a Ductorian Warrior?
MiV: Cuz... I want to fight for the common good of everyone and be a goodguy, because the goodguys always win and I want to be on the winning side.
Interviewer: Hm... go behind the curtain, we'll get to you.
Interviewer: And why would you like to be a Ductorian Warrior?
Christo: Because, I enjoy fighting, and I feel that... I think I would do a good job. I always wanted to be a True Ductorian Warrior. I think it would be so, so much fun.
Interviewer: Get behind that curtain. We'll get to you.
Dantin: So you guys are the best?
Christo: Well, yeah, I guess so.
MiV: We're the best of the best. We're the best at what we do!
Dantin: And what exactly is that?
MiV: Uh... just tell us why we're here.
Dantin: Do you both wish to be True Ductorian Warriors, and take on the responsibility of that position?
MiV: Yeah, what he said.
Dantin: And accept that death may be the result?
MiV: Yeah, for the bad guys.
Dantin: I'm liking Christo much more now. Remember, MiV, no one is invincible.
Dantin: Training starts tomorrow at five.
Christo: Oh, I can make it.
Christo is shown asleep on a bed. MiV comes bounding in.
MiV: Time to get up! Rise and Shine! Training starts now! Let's Go!
MiV: Okay, well I'll just tell Dantin that you're not up to the challenge.
Christo gets up and they go outside.
Cut to outside training grounds. Dantin and MiV finish practicing, and turn off their duct sabers.
Christo: Hey guys, what's up?
Christo: (to Dantin) So what are we gonna do, training?
Dantin: Yeah. First I'll let you try the single blade.
They turn on the duct sabers.
Christo and Dantin spar for a while.
MiV: Hey! You wanna try my double-ended duct saber?
Christo and Dantin spar for a while longer. Christo makes a bad move, and then stands up clumsily. Dantin points his duct saber at him.
Juan zi Nobie: They're both showing signs of true skill.
Dantin: Yes, especially MiV. Christo's coming along. I'm sure if MiV weren't so amazing, Christo would look a lot better. But I feel both of them are ready for minor battle.
Juan zi Nobie: Send them out on the next flight to Shinubi forest on the Masked Empire's planet.
Dantin: Minor!? That's a big war you have going on there.
Juan zi Nobie: They are the best warriors we have so we must use them for the most influential battles.
Dantin: As you wish, but I hope we're not making a big mistake.
Juan zi Nobie: Get them ready.
On the ship to Shinubi, getting ready.
MiV: ...or they might forget!
Their ship is shown leaving the mothership and heading for the masked planet. It crash lands on the island of Traken Ico, while various clips of alien life and danbots are shown. The ship flies down to the island a lands near an alien deer, who looks up casually.
Christo is shown returning to the ship after the battle is over. He uses the special ball to communicate with Dantin.
Christo: Dantin, I'm coming home.
Dantin is speaking to the Ductorian people from a high balcony.
Dantin: I've come to you to talk about the battle in the Shinubi forest. Six men were sent out: Christo, MiV, and four others. The four were killed easily, but Christo and MiV stayed on. And here is Christo to explain what happened to MiV.
Christo: Hi! Um, I'm Christo. Um, well basically, I went to the Shinubi forest with MiV. It was the two of us, and, um, a couple others, and, well basically what happened... is this.
Cut to video of the battle with voiceover narration by Christo.
Christo and MiV run onscreen and light their duct sabers.
Christo (narrating): When we first encountered the dandroids, we expected little resistance.
A dandroid is shown moving mechanically and slowly.
Christo: Is this a joke?
Christo fights the dandroid and destroys it.
Christo (narrating): I had at least nailed ten, but MiV didn't even seem to be trying.
MiV is shown standing idly. A dandroid comes up to him, seems to recognize him, and backs away warily. He beckons it over and forces it to fight, and they exchange a few pitiful hits, but then MiV says "Go away" and the dandroid does. Meanwhile, Christo is shown taking on multiple dandroids all by himself, destroying one just before another leaps at him, and another, and another.
Christo (narrating): Then I met Sanson Hi.
Christo goes up to him to fight, but his duct saber is knocked away with the first hit. Suddenly MiV jumps in.
Christo (narrating): MiV fought bravely, but I guess it wasn't enough. He died saving my life.
MiV is mortally wounded by Sanson Hi.
Christo (narrating): After Sanson Hi left, I got out of the bushes to go see how MiV was.
MiV is lying on the ground, pinned under the weight of his duct saber.
Christo: MiV, are you all right?
MiV: No! I'm dying, Christo... take my light saber.
Christo takes the duct saber.
Christo (narrating): I did everything I could to save him, but I had to bury him right there.
A grave is shown, and MiV's voice is heard saying "I-- I'm still alive!"
Back at the balcony with Christo in the present.
Christo: Well, that's my story, and that's why MiV isn't here with us today. Um... thank you.
Applause is heard as Christo goes inside and meets with Juan zi Nobie.
Juan zi Nobie: Why did you lie to us?
Juan zi Nobie: You did. You lied to us about all that happened.
Juan zi Nobie: Tell the story.
Christo: This is what really happened.
Another flashback, this time the truth. Christo is shown walking through the cornfield. He hears a rustling.
We see Christo from the point of view of someone running through the corn. As we reach a clearing and see Christo, he says "Sanson Hi!" Christo fights Sanson Hi but is obviously outmatched. Just as Sanson Hi is about to kill him, another duct saber comes and stops his. We see that it is MiV.
Sanson Hi: Ah, master, I am sorry.
Christo groans from the ground.
Christo: What-- what's going on here?
MiV: I am the Masked inVader. Take this; I don't need it.
He throws his duct saber at Christo and leaves.
Back at the Ductorian planet.
Christo: And that's the whole story, that's the truth. Honest, everything's true.
Juan zi Nobie: We have a grave emergency on our hands. [to an assistant] Convene the Galactic Council.
Juan zi Nobie: The Masked inVader has fled to the planet Tiburon to his secret base. The rest of the planet is desolate.
Dantin: Hm. We should destroy the base.
Juan zi Nobie: We cannot destroy the base because the planet is protected by a natural energy shield. The only way to destroy the base... is to destroy the planet.
Dantin: Send out the duct destroyer ship.
Katano gets into the Duct Destroyer ship, and is shown standing in front of a pair of doors.
Katano: Initiate Light Speed Jump.
Assistant: Initiating Light Speed Jump... starting.
The doors slide open to reveal a starfield, which begins to move by at light speed. A red planet swims into view.
Katano: We've arrived... Initiate Proton Blaster.
Assistant: Proton Blaster warming up... Proton Blaster prepared.
We hear the sound of a missile launching, and the planet is shown from space as the projectile approaches it. Suddenly, it explodes into a thousand pieces.
Back at the Ductorian council, Juan zi Nobie is shown receiving a communication through the Special Ball.
Juan zi Nobie: I just received word that the Masked inVader's planet was destroyed.
Dantin: Good, the Masked inVader must have been on it.
Juan zi Nobie: Yes. Assemble the Quarkzar representatives. I want to tell them about the planet. It was in their solar system.
Later, a messenger brings a holoimaging device in and sets it up.
Messenger: Sir, the Quarkzarian councilmember has left a message for you. Just hit the button when you're ready.
Juan hits the button, and a hologram of the Quarkzarian councilmember appears.
Juan zi Nobie: Yes, well we have good news and bad news for you right now, it has been necessary to destroy a planet in your solar system.
The Quarkzar representative seems upset.
Juan zi Nobie: Yes, I understand you're upset. However, we've destroyed the Masked inVader who was on the planet.
The Quarkzar representative seems relieved.
Juan zi Nobie: Yes, this is good news. Thank you for your time.
The Quarkzar representative's hologram vanishes.
Christo is shown on the beach, throwing rocks into the water. He takes off his duct vest, which protects him from duct saber hits. The Masked inVader is shown watching him from a distant rock, flaming masked saber in hand. Christo sees him and opens his duct saber. The view pans to the rock again, but the Masked inVader is gone. Christo is shown looking confused, as the Masked inVader rises slowly behind him, his eyes glowing evilly. Chris hears something, and turns around. Suddenly, he wakes up, breathing hard.
Christo: I had a dream. In it, the Masked inVader still lived.
Juan zi Nobie: I fear that he is still alive.
Dantin: There's only one way to find out.
Zoom into special ball, where a vision of fighting with the Masked inVader is seen.
Christo, Dantin, and Juan zi Nobie are shown with their hands on the special ball, seeing that vision.
Juan zi Nobie: It has been decided. The Masked inVader does live. [to Christo] You must destroy him.
Dantin takes out a saber handle.
Dantin: Use this duct saber.
Juan zi Nobie: It is the most powerful weapon in the universe.
On the ship to the forest, Christo joins Dantin before takeoff.
Dantin: Remember: Our mission is to destroy the Masked inVader. Forget he was ever your friend.
On the planet, the battle begins. It is an exciting, pulse-pounding adventure, and Christo and Dantin must fight hard to defeat this great threat. At one point, MiV kicks Christo out of the way and takes Dantin one-on-one. He knocks Dantin's saber out of the way, then strikes him to the ground. With a sweeping motion, he drives the Masked Saber deep into Dantin.
Christo and the Masked inVader fight hard, but Christo's duct saber is lost, and the Masked inVader strikes him down by hitting him on the duct vest, then backs him into a tree. Christo's face is filled with fear, but then he sees something. Dantin's hand, lying prone next to his saber, twitches. Christo's eyes flick back to the Masked inVader, then back to Dantin. The hand twitches again, and then with renewed strength, takes hold of the duct saber and stands up. Just as he is about to kill Christo, the Masked inVader is run through by Dantin's duct saber, and he collapses on the ground, his mask having fallen off. Christo takes the mask.
Back at the Galactic Council Chambers, Juan is communicating with Dantin through the Special Ball.
Juan zi Nobie: Good, you have destroyed MiV. Invite Christo to join the Galactic Council. I will prepare a place for him.
Dantin and Christo have returned, and Christo is now on the Galactic Council.
Dantin: I now give you this duct saber. Welcome to the galactic council.
Juan zi Nobie: [putting his hand on the special ball] This is the special ball. We use it to communicate with all our Ductorian Warrior across the galaxy. It provides us with important information.
Christo: Thank you. ...So, um, what do we do now?
Juan zi Nobie: We wait for something bad to happen.
Christo: And how long will that take?
Juan zi Nobie: We do not know.


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Filling a lacuna in export dues write off
Every now and then, the commerce ministry notifies aminimum export price (MEP) for certain commodities, to discourage their exports and improve availability in the domestic markets.
These are mostly farm products but some steel goods, too, had suffered MEP for a while. MEP is set at a level where few abroad will buy at that price.
Some clever exporters, however, find a way to get around stipulation. The method is to invoice at MEP, realise export proceeds at a lower price and then seek write off the shortfall.
For example, the MEP for onions is $ 700/ tonne now. Let us say an exporter finds it difficult to sell at the MEP but gets a buyer willing to pay $650/ tonne. It makes commercial sense to him to take up this order. What the exporter does is to accept this order with a specific understanding that he will raise an invoice for $700/ tonne but accepts payment of only $ 650/ tonne.
The next step is to ship the goods with all paperwork, including the shipping bill showing a price of $700/ tonne. The shipment will go through customs and, as usual, the exchange control copy of the shipping bill and other documents will be given to the banks for monitoring realisation of payment. The buyer will remit at the price of $650/ tonne only. The exporter will then seek write- off for the balance unrealised amount. The goods thus, get exported at a price lower than the MEP.
This method works because Reserve Bank of India ( RBI) has left a lacuna in its instructions regarding write- off of the export proceeds.
RBI says when an exporter seeks reduction in invoice value after a bill has been negotiated or sent for collection, banks might approve such reduction if satisfied with the genuineness of request, provided it does not relate to export of commodities subject to floor price stipulations.
However, this condition is missing when the exporter seeks a write- off of the export proceeds. The exporter would avoid asking for reduction in invoice value but simply ask for a write- off.
RBI allows a self- write off up to five per cent of the total export proceeds realised during the previous calendar year. This limit is 10 per cent for status holders.
These limits are available cumulatively. In case of self- write- off, the exporter should give to the concerned bank a chartered accountant's certificate indicating export realisation in the preceding calendar year, the amount of write- off, if any, already availed of during the year, details of relevant bills to be written off, commodity exported, country of export, etc. Write- off in cases of payment of claims — by Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India and private companies regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and cases where an exporter produces acertificate from the Foreign Mission of India concerned about the fact of non- recovery of export proceeds from the buyer — are also allowed by RBI. These provisions stipulate many conditions but the caveat that the amount realised is not less than the stipulated MEP is not one of these. Exporters can get a write- off by merely producing the necessary certificates.
The commerce ministry should take up the matter with RBI and get the loophole plugged.
Business Standard, New Delhi, 7th Sept. 2015

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


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Itihaas 1997
Director Raj Kanwar
Producer Raj Kanwar
Music Director Dilip Sen, Sameer Sen
Cast Ajay Devgan, Twinkle Khanna, Sapna Bedi, Aruna Irani, Amrish Puri, Shakti Kapoor, Mohnish Behl, Neelima Azim, Kanchan, Raj Babbar
Itni Si Baat 1981
Director Madhu M.
Producer P. K. Raghava
Music Director Kalyanji Anandji
Cast Sanjeev Kumar, Moushmi Chatterjee, Arun Govil, Tamanna, Kanan Kaushal, Om Prakash, Madan Puri, Dinesh Hingoo, Roopesh Kumar, Urmila Bhatt, Asit Sen
Ittefaq 1969
Director Yash Chopra
Music Director Salil Chowdhury
Cast Rajesh Khanna, Nanda, Sujit Kumar, Bindu, Mada Puri, Jagirdar, Iftekhar, Shammi, Jagdish Raj, Lala Zanir, Amrit, Alka
Director Sanjay Khanna
Producer Raj Lalchandani, Asoo Nihalani
Cast Sunil Shetty, Mukul Dev, Pooja Batra, Anupama Verma, Tiku Talsania, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan
Izzat 1968
Director T. Prakash Rao
Producer R. C. Kumar, A. K. Nadiadwala
Cast Dharmendra, Tanuja, Jayalalitha, Mehmood
Director Ashok Gaikwad
Producer Salim Akhtar
Cast Jackie Shroff, Sangeeta, Paresh Rawal, Amjad Khan, Kapil Rajdan, Deepika
Izzat Aabroo 1990
Director Chhotu Ariya
Producer Surinder Jain
Music Director Ajay Swamy
Cast Kapil Razdan, Deepika, Jayant Kriplani, Silk Smitha, Kaamna, Yunus Parvez, Tej Sapru
Izzat Ki Roti 1993
Director K. Pappu
Producer K. Pappu
Music Director Bappi Lahiri
Cast Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Juhi Chawla, Farha
Jaadu Ek Dhoka- The Prestige 2006 Hindi
Director Christopher Nolan
Producer Aaron Ryder, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan
Music Director David Julyan
Cast Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Samantha Mahurin, David Bowie, Andy Serkis, Daniel Davis, Jim Piddock, Christopher Neame
Jaadugar 1989
Director Prakash Mehra
Producer Prakash Mehra
Cast Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Prada, Amrita Singh, Aditya Pancholi, Amrish Puri, Bharat Bhushan, Mukri, Raza Murad, Bob Cristo, Pran


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📷 : Shot by Dujonna
In the first ever UK Tour of Dreamgirls, Dom Hartley-Harris can be seen performing as Curtis Taylor Jr., with the musical set to continue through 2022. Dom had been playing Collins in RENT at Hope Mill Theatre before the pandemic halted performances after only a few shows and he returned to the role when theatres were able to reopen earlier this year. Previously, Dom has played George Washington in Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre, played Jagwire in the original cast of Bat Out of Hell at both Manchester Opera House and the London Coliseum, and he made his West End debut in Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. Dom has appeared in an episode of Doctors as Alex Varney and he is part of the music act Apollo Xperience. Talking with Dom, he tells us about touring with Dreamgirls as Curtis Taylor Jr., his time in RENT and performing as George Washington in Hamilton.
You are in the cast of the current Dreamgirls UK Tour, how did it feel finding out you'd booked the musical?
Dreamgirls has been at the top of my wishlist for as long as I can remember wanting to be in the business, so, I was floored at the fact they not only wanted me to be part of this iconic show, but play such a crucial role as Curtis. It's a dream come true.
Was there anything that drew you to the production and what is like playing Curtis Taylor Jr.?
The weight of the show's history drew me initially. Plus, it's the first time Dreamgirls has toured the UK, so knowing I'm the first iteration of this character a lot of people would have seen live… That is fun.
How did you prepare for the first UK tour of Dreamgirls?
Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! Making sure all of the cast are on the same page regarding the story we are telling plus delving into the history of the time. It wasn't an easy/accommodating time to be black, even for this 'villain'.
What was it like playing Collins in RENT at Hope Mill Theatre and being directed by Luke Sheppard?
My lord, it was amazing. I initially asked to be seen for Benny, as I thought every man and his dog would be vying for the role of Collins. When I was asked to sing for Collins, I was excited if not a little scared and the rest is history. I've never loved a person I've played as much as Collins. He brings the best out in me ON and OFF stage. Also, Luke Sheppard is an absolute force to work with. He understood the material so much and his love for it was apparent in his meticulous detail and heart.
How was it getting back to the production after COVID stopped performances?
It was a shock to the system, actually. Testing that stamina and feeling so emotional… it was a lot. But rewarding.
Can you tell us about playing George Washington in Hamilton and do you have any stand-out memories from performing at the Victoria Palace Theatre?
What a role! In my career, I think this has to be the biggest pinch me moment so far (joint with Curtis in Dreamgirls). I am a huge admirer of all of the original creatives for Hamilton and to be given the chance to portray a character with such an important past and detrimental effect on history, on America and the world… it was a huge ask but one I relished. I'll never forget it.
📷 : Murphy Made Photography
How did you find the experience telling the Hamilton story?
Everyone involved knew the task was monumental and how many fans the show already had once it reached London. It was very much a team effort because if one cog isn't working, it has a 'domino effect' across the whole company and story. Every member stepped up ten fold. It was a joy.
Having been part of the original cast of Bat Out of Hell at Manchester Opera House and the London Coliseum, what are some of your highlights from your time playing Jagwire?
Working with the inimitable Danielle Steers and meeting Meat Loaf! Plus, the first time you hear a group of stupidly talented musicians (orchestra size) bring Jim Steinman's music to life?! It's magical!
You made your West End debut at the Aldwych Theatre in Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, what was this like?
It was my first West End 'gig' and I don't think I'd be where I am today without the experiences of Beautiful. Who can complain about hearing the songs of King, Goffin, Weil and Mann every day?! So great.
📷 : Brinkhoff Moegenburg
Can you tell us about some of the other stage productions you've been part of which has also seen you workshop new shows?
I've been part of many a workshop (I workshopped a role that was eventually played by Olivier Award nominee Tyrone Huntley in Leave to Remain), as well as Dick in Dick Whittington at the Lyric Hammersmith. I love that venue. They are one of the current pioneers for inclusivity and 'experimental' work. Another job that has a special place in my heart is Tiger Bay, which I performed at the Wales Millennium Centre. I adore the theatre, the staff, the cast and the music.
How was it being involved with West End Musical Drive-In during the time theatres were closed?
It gave so many artists their chance to perform again after such a hard year, as well as supplying much needed respite and entertainment to the fans who have been so supportive and patient in their wait to get back to the theatre. Long live West End Musical Drive-In.
We understand you are part of Apollo Xperience, can you say more about this?
Yes! I am one of the male leads in a new musical enterprise and entertainment company for Apollo Music. We're a live music act with lots of 'sister' bands whose repertoire spans from soul to acoustic easy listening, motown to club floor fillers.
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What was your episode of Doctors like to film as Alex Verney and how were you involved in the storyline?
BBC's Doctors is filmed in my hometown of Birmingham, so that was a professional pull alone. Alex was a young father who wanted to start a new life in Australia who had many a disagreement with his partner and mother. Chaos ensued. 'Ambitious man with troubles' seems to be a casting at the moment, too.
Where does your love of acting and performing come from and how did you start?
That's a hard one. It feels like when you're asked to remember the start of your dreams, you never can but you know it happened. I have always loved telling stories, dressing up, playing characters, pushing the realms of *my own* reality and delving into the psyche of someone I may not even understand or someone I want to 'elaborate' on. As a young boy, you couldn't keep me away from the cinema or theatre. Nothing's changed much 😂.
How do you like to spend your time away from your career and do you have any favourite theatre shows to watch?
I'm a dad of three beautiful and exceptionally special children, so the majority of my time not working is put into them. Otherwise, you'll find me watching lots of talented friends onstage, or I'll be geeking out in the cinema. It's such a cliché to say your job is an obsession, but, I can't stress that enough in regards to myself.
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The Halcrow Foundation part-funded a pilot project to provide sanitation facilities and a clean, reliable water supply to 3,000 slum residents around Dhaka. It was the first stage of a wider scheme managed by not-for-profit organisation Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor, of which Halcrow is a founding member. The direct impact of this organisation in India and Africa has so far seen 1.86 million people with improved water services, 760,000 people with improved sanitation services and 5.75 million people with improved hygiene practices.


Spring Framework provides a comprehensive programming and configuration model for Java-based enterprise applications, saving the developer from worrying about deployment considerations. Instead, the developer can concentrate on the application-level business logic and completely leave the infrastructure maintenance (plumbing) to Spring Framework. Spring does all this without unnecessary ties to specific deployment environments, which is key in modern Java-based enterprise applications.
The most complete lightweight container which provides centralized and automated and flexible configuration and helps wiring all of your business objects together. The power of Spring can be realized when it assembles a set of loosely coupled simple components in a consistent and transparent manner to a more complex component to be used in an enterprise application. The container brings agility and leverage, and it improves application testability and scalability by allowing software components to first be developed and tested in isolation and then scaled up for deployment in any environment (J2SE or J2EE).
Flexible dependency injection with Java, XML, and annotation-based configuration styles.
Advanced support for variants of aspect-oriented programming paradigms in the form of support for proxy-based and AspectJ-based.
Capability of handling many of the advanced featured in an enterprise application declaratively like transactions, caching, validation and much more.
Good and easy abstraction over some of the complex Java EE specifications like JDBC, JPA, JMS etc.
Support for well-known open source frameworks like the support for scheduling framework Quartz and much more.
Similar to Apache Struts but enhanced web framework in the form of Spring MVC which can be used to build MVC based application.
Testing support both while unit and integration testing phases of application development.
Spring frees you from writing the logic of caching but does not provide stores such as EhCache or JDK ConcurrentMap. Spring uses annotations such as @Cacheable and @CacheEvict to achieve declarative caching. These annotations are triggered by declaring <cache:annotation-driven/> in the configuration XML. It allows for declarative caching of Spring applications with minimal impact on code and plugs in easily with various caching solutions available in the industry today.
Profiles are present in earlier versions, but Spring 3.1 enables profile configuration without XML. Spring 3.1 allows logical grouping of bean definitions, which can be activated according to specific environments. These profiles can be activated programmatically, using web.xml, using system property, and in tests using annotation @ActiveProfiles.
Spring 3.1 supports new features introduced by Java 7, including fork/join support, JDBC 4.1 support, and so on.
Programmatic definition of filter (@WebFilter), Servlet (@WebServlet), listener (@WebListener) and URL patterns.
Moving 90 percent of the code away from Web-application context file (web.xml) by using WebApplicationInitializer.
Spring 3.1 supports Hibernate 4.x, including the use of Java 6. JDBC 4.x as baseline and multitenant database support, using native support in a dedicated org.springframework.orm.hibernate4 package. It supports Hibernate 4 but makes sure that it preserves compatibility with Hibernate 3.2+ in the org.springframework.orm.hibernate3 package.
Again, with Spring 3.1, you can now completely avoid Spring XML configuration and move all your Spring configurations into Java. The TestContext Framework provides annotation-driven testing support for JavaConfig and Profiles. Using Java configuration you can make the most of what the language Java has to offer when writing your application in Spring. You now have an option to have intuitive annotation-oriented container configuration in your Spring application.
In this chapter, I introduced you to the basics of Spring Framework. I started by discussing why you should use Spring Framework to develop your enterprise application and then explained the main philosophy and goals upon which the framework was built. I then explained its role in enterprise application and covered all the building blocks that comprise the Spring Framework.
I briefly explained the history of Spring Framework to provide a snapshot of its evolution. I also covered the main features of the framework and described the advantages that have caught the attention of so many developers. I also briefly covered the new features in Spring 3.1.
You now have an idea of what Spring Framework is all about and what it can do for you and your organization. In subsequent chapters, I will explain how you can use each of Spring's powerful features to solve real-life problems.


The morning, docent-lead public tour of the Observatory, which includes entry into the 150-foot Solar Tower Telescope (the largest solar telescope in the world from 1912 to 1962), the 60-inch Telescope (the ancestor of all large, modern reflecting telescopes and the biggest in the world from 1908 to 1917), and the 100-inch Telescope (used by Hubble to discover the expanding Universe and the biggest telescope in the world from 1917 to 1949.) The walking tour is about two hours long.
The afternoon, docent-lead public tour of the Observatory, which includes entry into the 150-foot Solar Tower Telescope (the largest solar telescope in the world from 1912 to 1962), the 60-inch Telescope (the ancestor of all large, modern reflecting telescopes and the biggest in the world from 1908 to 1917), and the 100-inch Telescope (used by Hubble to discover the expanding Universe and the biggest telescope in the world from 1917 to 1949.) The walking tour is about two hours long.
Jazz inside the 100-inch Telescope dome where astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered our place in an expanding Universe. This 20th century temple to science has acoustics rivaling the great cathedrals of Europe.
Planet Nine from Outer Space, a talk by Dr. Konstantin Batygin, Assistant Professor of Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology. From the motions of icy bodies orbiting in the outermost Solar System, the existence of a ninth planet with a mass five times that of Earth has been predicted. Dr. Batygin will discuss the evidence for the planet and the prospects of finding it. After the talk, visitors will have a chance to look through the 100-inch Telescope.
Chamber music inside the 100-inch Telescope dome where astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered our place in an expanding Universe. This 20th century temple to science has acoustics rivaling the great cathedrals of Europe.
The morning, docent-lead public tour of the Observatory, which includes entry into the 150-foot Solar TowerTelescope (the largest soalr telescope in the world from 1912 to 1962), the 60-inch Telescope (the ancestor of all large, modern reflecting telescopes and the biggest in the world from 1908 to 1917), and the 100-inch Telescope (used by Hubble to discover the expanding Universe and the biggest telescope in the world from 1917 to 1949.) The walking tour is about two hours long.
The Search for Life, a lecture by Dr. John Mulchaey, Director of the Carnegie Observatories, in Pasadena and Chile.
One of the most fundamental questions in astronomy is: how common is life elsewhere in the Universe? With the discovery of thousands of planets around nearby stars, the answer to this question may finally be in reach. Dr. Mulchaey will describe how new generations of instruments, telescopes, and space missions are being designed to look for the signatures of life elsewhere.
Mount Wilson's 60-inch Telescope Public Ticket Nights make this remarkable experience accessible to visitors not associated with a large group. Come up and observe through the first large, precision-made reflecting telescope in the world, the one that revolutionized the technology. You will be looking through the historic telescope that astronomer Harlow Shapley used to measure the size of our Milky Way Galaxy for the first time and find our position in it, removing us from the center. This special viewing session is limited to 20 observers and runs from 7:15 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Mount Wilson's 100-inch Telescope Public Ticket Nights make this remarkable experience accessible to visitors not associated with a large group. Come up and observe through the largest telescope in the world available to the public, the historic telescope that astronomer Edwin Hubble used to prove the existence of other galaxies and that our Universe is expanding. This special viewing session is limited to 16 observers and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Mount Wilson's 60-inch & 100-inch Telescopes are normally made available for public viewing through our popular group rental program. To make this remarkable experience more accessible to visitors not associated with a group, we have set aside a night for individuals to observe the stars. But this session is extra special: visitors will get to use BOTH telescopes on the same night--the 2 largest telescopes in the world dedicated exclusively to the public.
This special viewing session is limited to 36 observers divided into two groups and runs from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Return to the Sea of Tranquility: Exploring Lunar Caves, a talk by Dr. Laura Kerber, Research Scientist, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Principle Investigator for the Discovery Mission Concept Moon Diver which will explore caves in the lunar lava flows. After the lecture, the 100-inch Telescope will be opened for attendees to look through.
Stellar Evolution & the Origin of the Elements, a talk by Timothy Thompson, Mount Wilson Institute Trustee. After the lecture, the 60-inch Telescope will be opened for attendees to look through.
If We Can Go to the Moon . . ., a talk by Dr. Laura Danley, Curator of the Griffith Observatory.
After the lecture, the 100-inch Telescope will be opened for attendees to look through.
The Monster at the Center of Our Galaxy, a talk by Dr. Andrea Ghez, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UCLA.
After the lecture, the famous 100-inch Telescope will be opened for attendees to look through.
After the lecture, the 100-inch Telescope will be opened for attendees to look through. This is contingent on the weather. The number of objects visitors will get to see will depend on the number in attendance. We want everyone to get a chance to look through this famous telescope.


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How mobile app developers can thrive in Apple's new world
A new GamesBeat event is in the corner! Learn more about what comes next.
Like Google's ongoing plans for the demise of the cookie, Apple has thrown a similar wrench into the world of app monetization. With the addition of iOS 14.5 and the App Tracking Transparency Framework, app and game developers who previously relied on the App Store to access user IDs are concerned.
It's no different than cookies for websites where technology has enabled publishers to be lazy in collecting user data. Developers who have worked hard to collect user data will have to do much less to keep their games monetized. As a result of Apple's recent changes a lot of questions are being raised about the future for developers, let's break down what's going on.
For apps that generate revenue through an initial installation or subscription, Apple's change won't have a big impact. These developers already have access to the required data and do not rely on additional marketing services such as coins, avatars, etc. under the funnel. But for developers who collect user data for re-targeting depending on the App Store, Apple's recent updates are a big challenge.
How do you sell into a long tail when your tail is cut? The short answer is, you don't. For many apps, 60% -70% of in-app purchases came from the App Store.
Three top investment pros open up on what your video game needs to get funded.
Look at the demand
So what does this mean for other players in space?
Apple has certainly created some cracks with this move. Facebook is also joining. I don't know if Google will make a similar move, but for now, the advertising dollar is expected to inevitably move away from Apple's App Store. The iOS budget has fallen 15% since April, according to Apsfly's analysis of ખર્ચ 7.5 billion in U.S. spending. Days of pre-app tracking transparency (ATT) implementation, while the cost of Android remains the same. As more ad traffic emerges on Google Play, bids will increase and costs will decrease, creating the perfect storm for Google Play to dominate in the short term.
Do customers care?
Do customers really hate being targeted by the apps they already use? According to the same Apsflyer study, the ATT opt-in rate is much higher than initially expected, which is 45% overall. Information overload becomes a part of our daily lives, that data needs to come to us, so we don't have to go in search of it. I love it when Netflix tells me there are new episodes of the show that I watched six months ago. Does it violate my privacy? Maybe, but this is a great way to use my own habits to benefit me.
It really comes down to the quality of the material. If it's a game you really love, you're more than willing to give up your privacy. There is more reason why developers need to get in the habit of collecting user data (with consent of course).
One lesson for all
Based on conversations with various app developers, the adoption of iOS 14.5 is estimated at 15% – and there are still early days for developers to address some of the challenges that this change will bring. While Apple is very focused on design and user experience, Google is more data-driven એક an approach that works well for marketers who want to drive positive ROI.
And, for publishers – always collect user data. If you rely on third parties to target and are not collecting your own first party data, you are giving up your power and risking your revenue stream.
It's time to rethink how to collect and monetize user data. Think of this as a reset to identify and familiarize yourself with users. Who understand that sooner rather than later more changes will follow.
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using Abot2.Core;
using Abot2.Poco;
using Microsoft.VisualStudio.TestTools.UnitTesting;
using System;
using System.IO;
using System.Reflection;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace Abot2.Tests.Unit.Poco
{
    [TestClass]
    public class CrawledPageTest
    {
        [TestMethod]
        public void Constructor_ValidUri_CreatesInstance()
        {
            var unitUnderTest = new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://a.com/"));
            Assert.AreEqual(null, unitUnderTest.HttpRequestMessage);
            Assert.AreEqual(null, unitUnderTest.HttpResponseMessage);
            Assert.AreEqual(false, unitUnderTest.IsRetry);
            Assert.AreEqual(null, unitUnderTest.ParentUri);
            Assert.IsNotNull(unitUnderTest.Content);
            Assert.IsNotNull(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument);
            Assert.AreEqual("http://a.com/", unitUnderTest.Uri.AbsoluteUri);
            Assert.AreEqual(null, unitUnderTest.HttpRequestException);
            Assert.AreEqual(null, unitUnderTest.ParsedLinks);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        [ExpectedException(typeof(ArgumentNullException))]
        public void Constructor_InvalidUri_ThrowsException()
        {
            new CrawledPage(null);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void AngleSharpHtmlDocument_ContentIsValid_AngleSharpHtmlDocumentIsNotNull()
        {
            var unitUnderTest = new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://a.com/"))
            {
                Content = new PageContent
                {
                    Text = "hi there"
                }
            };

            Assert.IsNotNull(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument);
            Assert.AreEqual("hi there", unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument.Body.TextContent);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void AngleSharpHtmlDocument_RawContentIsNull_AngleSharpHtmlDocumentIsNotNull()
        {
            var unitUnderTest = new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://a.com/"))
            {
                Content = new PageContent
                {
                    Text = null
                }
            };

            Assert.IsNotNull(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument);
            Assert.AreEqual("", unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument.Body.TextContent);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void AngleSharpHtmlDocument_ToManyNestedTagsInSource1_DoesNotCauseStackOverflowException()
        {
            //FYI this test will not fail, it will just throw an uncatchable stackoverflowexception that will kill the process that runs this test
            var unitUnderTest = new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://a.com/"))
            {
                Content = new PageContent
                {
                    Text = GetFileContent("HtmlAgilityPackStackOverflow1.html")
                }
            };

            Assert.IsNotNull(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument);
            Assert.IsTrue(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument.Body.TextContent.Length > 0);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void AngleSharpHtmlDocument_ToManyNestedTagsInSource2_DoesNotCauseStackOverflowException()
        {
            //FYI this test will not fail, it will just throw an uncatchable stackoverflowexception that will kill the process that runs this test
            var unitUnderTest = new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://a.com/"))
            {
                Content = new PageContent
                {
                    Text = GetFileContent("HtmlAgilityPackStackOverflow2.html")
                }
            };

            Assert.IsNotNull(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument);
            Assert.IsTrue(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument.Body.TextContent.Length > 0);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void AngleSharpDocument_RawContentIsNull_AngleSharpDocumentIsNotNull()
        {
            var unitUnderTest = new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://a.com/"))
            {
                Content = new PageContent
                {
                    Text = null
                }
            };

            Assert.IsNotNull(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void AngleSharpDocument_ToManyNestedTagsInSource1_DoesNotCauseStackOverflowException()
        {
            var unitUnderTest = new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://a.com/"))
            {
                Content = new PageContent
                {
                    Text = GetFileContent("HtmlAgilityPackStackOverflow1.html")
                }
            };

            Assert.IsNotNull(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument);
            Assert.IsTrue(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument.ToString().Length > 1);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void AngleSharpDocument_ToManyNestedTagsInSource2_DoesNotCauseStackOverflowException()
        {
            var unitUnderTest = new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://a.com/"))
            {
                Content = new PageContent
                {
                    Text = GetFileContent("HtmlAgilityPackStackOverflow2.html")
                }
            };

            Assert.IsNotNull(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument);
            Assert.IsTrue(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument.ToString().Length > 1);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void AngleSharp_EncodingChangedTwice_IsLoaded()
        {
            var unitUnderTest = new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://a.com/"))
            {
                Content = new PageContent
                {
                    Text = @"
hehe
<meta http-equiv=""Content-Type"" content=""text/html; charset=iso-8859-1""><meta http-equiv=""content-type"" content=""text/html; charset=utf-8"" />
hi
"
                }
            };

            Assert.IsNotNull(unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument);
            Assert.AreEqual(7, unitUnderTest.AngleSharpHtmlDocument.All.Length);
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void ToString_HttpResponseDoesNotExists_MessageHasUri()
        {
            Assert.AreEqual("http://localhost.fiddler:1111/", new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://localhost.fiddler:1111/")).ToString());
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public async Task ToString_HttpResponseExists_MessageHasUriAndStatus()
        {
            var result =
                await new PageRequester(new CrawlConfiguration(), new WebContentExtractor()).MakeRequestAsync(
                    new Uri("http://google.com/"));

            Assert.AreEqual("http://google.com/[200]", result.ToString());
        }

        [TestMethod]
        public void Elapsed_ReturnsDiffInMilli()
        {
            var uut = new CrawledPage(new Uri("http://a.com"))
            {
                RequestStarted = DateTime.Now.AddSeconds(-5),
                RequestCompleted = DateTime.Now
            };

            Assert.IsTrue(uut.Elapsed >= 5000, "Expected >= 5000 but was " + uut.Elapsed);
        }

        private string GetFileContent(string fileName)
        {
            //var testFile = Path.GetFullPath(Path.Combine(TestContext.CurrentContext.TestDirectory, fileName));
            var testFile = Path.GetFullPath(Path.Combine(Path.GetDirectoryName(Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().Location), fileName));

            if (!File.Exists(testFile))
                throw new ApplicationException("Cannot find file " + fileName);

            return File.ReadAllText(testFile);
        }
    }
}

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Gracie Lee and the Fortune Teller
October 31, 2015 By Talya Tate Boerner 14 Comments
Public Domain, Library of Congress
Game booths lined the walls of the school auditorium, one booth per class, not real games like at the Mid-South Fair, but simple ones like the duck game or fishing. All the games were kind of lame yet cool at the same time, because no matter how badly Gracie Lee and her friends played, the PTA mothers in charge gave out candy and prizes. Right off, Gracie and her best friend, Janice, played a tic-tac-toe game with beanbags. Janice won a candy necklace, and Gracie won a Chinese finger trap.
Over in the far corner of the auditorium, in the area that had been the girls' locker room before Coach Greene's new gym was built, the spook house scared anyone brave enough to pass through its doorway. The ninth graders were in charge of it, and Gracie Lee knew by all the screaming that it was real. She never went in or dared walk near the doorway because sometimes monsters dragged kids inside. That's what had happened last year to one of her classmates, and he'd not been the same since.
Upstairs, in a closet-like room where students bought notebook paper and No. 2 pencils on normal school days, a gypsy lady told fortunes. She had wild hair and dangly turquoise jewelry. Her powers were REAL. Everyone said so. The sign outside her beaded doorway said, ONLY ONE VISITOR AT A TIME, so Gracie Lee waited while Janice went inside. Janice wasn't with the fortune teller for more than a few minutes, but in that time, Gracie Lee got the Chinese finger trap stuck on both her index fingers. The harder she pulled, the tighter it became.
photo credit: http://conferences.circlingthewagons.org/the-chinese-finger-trap/
When it was Gracie Lee's turn, she sat on the gold velvet pillow and tried to hide her hands in the folds of her blouse. The fortune teller spoke in a floaty voice while moving her scarlet fingernails over the glowing crystal ball. Right away, Gracie felt the hair stand on the back of her neck because the fortune teller called her by name. She knew her whole name, even her horrible second middle name.
"You have an interesting future ahead Gracie Lee Eudora Abbott," she said.
Gracie studied the exotic woman's face trying to look beyond her heavy makeup for any recognizable sign. Was she a regular person from town? One of Momma's friends?
It didn't much matter. Gracie heard nothing else the fortune teller said. She was busy trying to pull that annoying trap off her fingers. It was stuck tight, and it stayed stuck until her Daddy cut it off with his pocketknife just before they went home.
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
FYI: This post is part of a deleted passage from the book. I can't include everything:)
[tweetthis]Halloween shenanigans from #GracieLee @SYPPublishing #TheAccidentalSalvationofGracieLee [/tweetthis]
Musical Pairing:
Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bad Moon Rising
Filed Under: Humor, Writing Tagged With: fortune teller, Gracie Lee, Halloween, SYP Publishing, Talya Tate Boerner novel, The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee, vintage Halloween
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Barbara Tate says
Can't wait for the book, and you LEFT THIS OUT? You are so full of stories; hurry and write them down!
Talya Tate Boerner says
Yes. Maybe it will show up in a sequel.
Is Gracie Lee named after Eudora Welty? I knew I really liked her! So eager for the rest of the story.)
Vishal Bheeroo says
An enticing story and would love to read the book:)
Thank you! You'll be able to read it in January!
Geezer on the Go says
WUT? WAIT! You can't just stop a story like that. Is this a trick to make me buy your book? Well, if so, it worked…but then, I would have bought it anyway.
I know. I'm a tease.
Pat Laster says
Great minds, as they say…… since both of our books–well, even tho your story is an outtake–had/have Halloween carnival chapters. xoxo
Reading your book now:) Yes, great minds! I still have a Halloween carnival in mine, just had to whittle it down a bit. Seems I can't include everything LOL.
Gary Henderson says
I knew you were a good writer, but this clinches it. This is what you deemed removable, and I want to know more. 🙂
<looks at calendar> When is this out, again?
Thank you Gary! Soon = January!
Dorothy Johnson says
Love this excerpt. Can't wait to read the entire thing.
Thank you, Dorothy!
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There are many misconceptions when it comes to buying a home. Whether you are doing it alone or with a partner, the first step is to get the facts. From finding out your credit score to choosing the right loan program, it can't be denied -- this is one big decision. There are many things to fret about, but these 3 myths shouldn't be on the list.
While it's true that rates are higher right now, it is also true that mortgage rates are constantly fluctuating. If buying a home right now is what aligns with your long-term goals, then now is the right time for you.
According to Credit.com, interest rates have historically been much higher. In the 70's and 80's, they were at least twice as high as they are now, and in 1981, rates peaked at over 18%. Following that data, rates are actually quite favorable right now and there's no reason to put off homeownership just because rates go up a quarter or even half a percent.
Most buyers overestimate how much is needed for a down payment. That is probably why this is the biggest myth amongst first-time home buyers. While it's better to have a larger down payment, it is not necessary. The time you spend saving for the down payment is also the time you're not building equity and putting your money to work in a home. And if your home value increases over the years, you'll build equity even faster. So in some circumstances, it can actually be a better move financially to buy as soon you are able, without waiting to have the 20% of your purchase value.
The average American credit score is somewhere around 680. Still, most Americans believe a perfect credit score is over 780, and that they need to achieve that in order to buy a home.
Even if you have a few dings on your credit report, you can still own a home. If you are confused about where you stand with your credit and have questions regarding applying for a mortgage, we can help with homeownership coaching and education.


6 Awesome Websites For Free Stock Videos - Caspian Services, Inc.
Take a scroll through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and you will notice that video content is dominating. In 2017 alone, social media video advertising grew by 130%. In fact, social media platforms actually prefer video content over plain text or photos. Video content also is beneficial for your website and blog! Videos increase time spent by a user on a website and can increase sales. 74% of users who watched an explainer video to better understand a product or a service ended up buying the product or service after watching the video.
Your business should be taking advantage of this and creating video content, however, we know it can be a bit intimidating especially if you do not know where to start. The good news is that there are now many sites where you can find free stock videos, which you can then edit with text and upload! Using stock videos will allow you to create content without the hassle (and cost) of a large production. While this won't replace personalized videos – like product/service explainer videos or product tutorials etc – it is still a great start so that you can build a video library for attention-grabbing purposes on social media.
We have compiled a list of 6 awesome websites for free stock videos (Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license) – and we are sharing them with you today, so you can start creating amazing video content!
When using stock videos please make sure you pay attention to the websites/videos copyright rules. You should get familiar with different copyright or license requirements and how they apply to each picture or website. You do not want to get in trouble with the copyright Gods.
For Creative Commons copyright licenses – visit this website.
This article also has some good content regarding online images copyright and fair use laws.
In order to create your video content, you will need video editing software (like Camtasia or iMovie). You can also search the Microsoft store or Google for free video editing software. Just keep in mind that most of the time, free software may add a watermark on your finished product.
Vidsplay offers completely free stock footage. Vidsplay grants non-exclusive rights to use and download their video material without the need to pay royalties for each use.
All videos (and images) on Pixabay are released free of copyrights under Creative Commons CC0. You may download, modify, distribute, and use them royalty free for anything you like, even in commercial applications. Attribution is not required.
Pexels began as a free photo site but has since added a large library of free HD stock videos.
Their collection is also under the CC0 license, so you can edit and use the videos for personal or commercial purposes without asking for permission or linking back to the original source.
The main license you will find that applies to stock files on Videvo is the Royalty-Free license. This allows you to download a clip and use this clip in as many projects as you like, forever. There is also no need to credit the author with Royalty-Free licenses, although a credit is always appreciated.
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Tracking snow totals and cleanup across Northeast Ohio from overnight's major winter storm, and more: 3News Now with Stephanie Haney
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Teens charged with murder in woman's death at Hocking Hills State Park plead not guilty
Sixteen-year-olds Jaden Churchheus and Jordan Buckley were indicted on charges of murder, reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter.
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The two teenagers who have been charged with murder in a woman's death at Hocking Hill State Park entered not guilty pleas in court on Friday.
Sixteen-year-olds Jaden Churchheus and Jordan Buckley were indicted on charges of murder, reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Victoria Schafer.
Schafer, who was taking photos with a group of students, was struck and killed by a 74-pound, 6-foot-long log while sitting on the stairs at Old Man's Cave on Sept. 2. She was killed instantly.
The judge released Churchheus into the custody of his grandmother and Buckley into the custody of his parents. Both were placed under house arrest with electronic monitoring.
The judge told them they were to have no contact with each other, Schafer's family, any witnesses or other minors.
Both cannot attend public school or leave the state.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American cybersecurity firm, PC Matic, announced it has been named a partner to the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE).
The public-private partnership, launched in 2012, is a collaborative center where industry organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions work together to address our nation's most pressing cybersecurity issues. The program facilitates the creation of practical cybersecurity solutions for specific industries and cross-sector technology challenges, and aims to deliver real-world, standards-based cybersecurity capabilities to address the needs of America's business community.
"Cyber threats are an imminent threat to America's national security," said Rob Cheng, CEO and Founder of PC Matic. "As threats continue to increase in complexity and frequency, partnerships such as this, to which PC Matic is honored to be a part of, are invaluable tools in our efforts to thwart these modern-day threats."
PC Matic joins only fifty other cybersecurity industry leaders in this partnership, which includes Fortune 500 market leaders to smaller companies specializing in IT security. Together, the NCCoE and its partners develop modular, easily adaptable cybersecurity solution examples demonstrating how to apply standards and best practices using commercially available technology. The NCCoE documents these example solutions in the NIST Special Publication 1800 series, which maps capabilities to the NIST Cyber Security Framework and details the steps needed for another entity to recreate the example solution
More information on PC Matic may be found here.
About PC Matic: PC Matic was established in 1999 by its current CEO, Rob Cheng. The American company, with operations based across the United States, was established with the sole purpose of creating a better way to diagnose common computer problems. As cyber security threats began to evolve, PC Matic knew a new approach to thwart these attacks was critical. This led to the creation of its award-winning security software in 2011. Entirely developed, researched and supported in the United States, PC Matic features a globally automated whitelist technology, fileless malware detection, and RDP port protection from brute force attacks. Together, these technologies provide the best security protection for endpoint devices around the globe. For over 20 years, PC Matic has continued to evolve, making them an innovative provider of cloud-based performance and security solutions for homes, businesses of all sizes, and government agencies.
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α  The order of the C160v point group is 320, and the order of the principal axis (C160) is 160. The group has 83 irreducible representations.
β  The C160v point group is isomorphic to D80d and D160.
γ  The C160v point group is generated by two symmetry elements, C160 and any σv (or, non-canonically, any σd).
ε  The lowest nonvanishing multipole moment in C160v is 2 (dipole moment).
This Character Table for the C160v point group was created by Gernot Katzer.


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John Stocker, formerly of Queen Creek, Ariz. and Midland, passed away at his home June 22, 2012, in Evans, Ga., with his wife, Prudy, and daughter, Debi, at his side. John was born in Detroit on July 25, 1936, to the late Stanley G. and Matilda Stocker.
John owned and ran his own business, "The Architects Studio," in Queen Creek, Ariz. John designed many homes in the area as well as office and commercial buildings. John loved his work, enjoyed talking with people, giving his customers what they wanted. John was a member of Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek, holding all office positions and Lt. Governor of his District. John loved Kamp Kiwanis in Vanderwagen, N.M., a place for Easter Seals Children and other groups to spend time learning about life and each other, enjoying the outdoors. John helped remodel the Kamp club house and designed new class rooms.
John was a loving father, survived by his daughters, Robin (Brent) Baer, Jennifer (Jeff) Farmer, Elizabeth (Hans) Kliphuis, and Debi Swift (Johnny Barbour); 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Erma) Stocker; and several nieces and nephews.
We were very grateful for United Hospice of Evans, Ga., especially Marty, RN; aides, Kelly, Melissa and Tawanna; volunteers Larry, Doris and the office staff.
Per John's request cremation has taken place and no service. Friends and family may come for an open house at his home on Sunday, July 1, 2012, between 1-3:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to United Hospice, 1626 Jergens Ct., Norcross, GA 30093; or Eastburn Bennett, Southwest District Kiwanas Foundation, 5630 S. Marine Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283.


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Amid alarming spread of Covid-19 pandemic, Africa quietly observes 'African Day of the Seas and Oceans'.
The port of Cape Town, one Africa's busiest global trade ports (SAMSA File Photo)
Pretoria: 25 July 2020
Saturday, 25 July 2020 marks the 6th year since African countries, both maritime and inland, agreed to declaration of the day as an occasion to focus the continent's attention at its endowment with and legacy of millions of acres of ocean space and on the basis of which its general global economic activity depends.
It was at the 22nd Summit of the African Union in 2015, that the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, declared the period of 2015 to 2025 as the "Decade of African Seas and Oceans", and specifically highlighted that each year on 25 July. the continent shall celebrate the day as the African Day of Seas and Oceans."'
This, according to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) in Pretoria this week, was done "in order to foster wealth creation from Africa's seas and oceans by urging African States to develop a sustainable thriving blue economy in a secure and environmentally sustainable manner.
South Africa's newly dedicated offshore bunkering services established on the Indian Ocean near the port city of Port Elizabeth. Eastern Cape Province. (SAMSA File Photo)
Facts to the logic of the reasoning include a recognition and acknowledgement that, with growth in global trade involving African countries, around 80 percent of international goods are transported on ocean going vessels and over ninety percent of Africa's imports and exports are conducted by sea.
"In the past four decades the volume of global seaborne trade has increased more than four times over. Ninety percent of the world's trade and two-thirds of energy supplies are carried by sea- demonstrating the deep sense of how the oceans and seas are interlinked and how action in one sea may have direct or indirect consequences to other seas. Protecting the ocean thus becomes everyone's business and a joint and concerted effort by the African continent to ensure the protection of her seas and oceans becomes paramount.
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Crucially for Africa however, is the need for ease of access to the oceans by all of the continent's countries, this to ensure free flow of inter regional and international trade. According to SAMSA, the 2050 AIM-Strategy, all African Union (AU) Member States are "landly connected" to the seas and oceans.
SAMSA states: "The celebration of the African Day of the Seas and Oceans is one of the recommendations found in the African Integrated Maritime Strategy, commonly known as The AIMS 2050 Strategy. The AIMS 2050 strategy broadly provides a framework for the protection and sustainable exploitation of Seas and Oceans in the African continent.
"The implementation of the strategy will also assist with:
Establishing a Combined Exclusive Maritime Zone for Africa (CEMZA);
Enhancing wealth creation through building our countries' maritime-centric capacity and capability;
Ensuring security and safety in the African Maritime Domain;
Minimizing environmental damage;
Preventing hostile and criminal acts at sea, and prosecute offenders if necessary;
Protecting the populations, Africa's Maritime Domain (AMD) heritage and infrastructure in the African Maritime Domain;
Promoting and protecting the interests of African shippers;
Enhancing Africa's competitiveness in international trade;
Improving and facilitating intra-African trade as well as transit transport in landly connected countries;
A lone rural subsistence fisherman on a part of South Africa's Indian Ocean waterspace known as the Wild Coast. (SAMSA File Photo)
The building blocks of Africa's maritime sector development however, come against the backdrop, and are cognizant of a number of challenges currently facing the continent's oceans spaces in the Mediterranean Sea up north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Southern Seas and the Indian Ocean to the east.
The identified challenges broadly include that; with 46 percent of Africans living below the poverty line, fish makes a vital contribution to the food and nutritional security of over 200 million African and provides income for over 10 million people.
In addition, marine and coastal ecosystems play a significant role in mitigating the impact of climate change. Yet in Africa, the marine and coastal systems are the most vulnerable areas to the impacts of climate change in the world, – this attributed to a low adaptive capacity of the continent.
An image of an oil spillage at sea -one of the continent's concerns for the maritime environment. (SAMSA File Photo)
Added to the pressure facing Africa's oceans are the negative effects of marine pollution due to human wastefulness as reflecting in the massive dumping of large volumes of plastics in the continent's ocean waters, leading to irreparable and devastating damage to marine life.
In equal measure, maritime security is cited as posing a multidimensional threat to global security in general, and has major effects on issues of food, energy and economic security.
According to SAMSA, in the past decade, Africa has found itself as the epicentre of international maritime insecurity, with such issues as piracy and armed robbery at sea off the east and west coast of Africa alike, causing major human and financial damage.
In parallel, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, toxic waste dumping and human, weapons and narcotics trafficking are an additional burden to Africa's maritime security.
"Thus for Africa," says SAMSA: "the sustainable management of coastal and marine environments and resources is of utmost priority. The promotion of sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in Africa will significantly enhance food security, ensure constant economic growth and improve the quality of lives of the people in the coastal communities."
On the marking Saturday of the Africa Day of the Seas and Oceans, the agency said: "South Africa will observe the 6th African Day of the Seas and Oceans along with other maritime nations and administrations around Africa on the 25th July 2020.
"On this special day SAMSA as the regulating authority of maritime affairs in South Africa encourages South African's to support the nation's Blue Economy Agenda which highlights the impact of oceans on our country and the various ways in which the ocean contributes to the country and its economy.
"The nation is encouraged to also note the developments in the maritime sector and take advantage of the opportunities unveiled in the maritime sector such research activities, Maritime Education Training (MET), maritime careers, investment opportunities, commercial shipping business, technology and port development to name but a few.
"Through active participation in such a continental activity South Africa will continue to grow its maritime sector through the Blue Economy agenda and continue to boost opportunities for wealth creation and generation in the country," says SAMSA.
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Biosynthesis of UDP-N-acetylmuramic acid in bacteria is a committed step towards peptidoglycan production. In an NADPH- and FAD-dependent reaction, the UDP-N-acetylglucosamine-enolpyruvate reductase (MurB) reduces UDP-N-acetylglucosamine-enolpyruvate to UDP-N-acetylmuramic acid. We determined the three-dimensional structures of the ternary complex of Pseudomonas aeruginosa MurB with FAD and NADP+ in two crystal forms to resolutions of 2.2 and 2.1 Å, respectively, to investigate the structural basis of the first half-reaction, hydride transfer from NADPH to FAD. The nicotinamide ring of NADP+ stacks against the si face of the isoalloxazine ring of FAD, suggesting an unusual mode of hydride transfer to flavin. Comparison with the structure of the Escherichia coli MurB complex with UDP-N-acetylglucosamine-enolpyruvate shows that both substrates share the binding site located between two lobes of the substrate-binding domain III, consistent with a ping pong mechanism with sequential substrate binding. The nicotinamide and the enolpyruvyl moieties are strikingly well-aligned upon superimposition, both positioned for hydride transfer to and from FAD. However, flexibility of the substrate channel allows the non-reactive parts of the two substrates to bind in different conformations. A potassium ion in the active site may assist in substrate orientation and binding. These structural models should help in structure-aided drug design against MurB, which is essential for cell wall biogenesis and hence bacterial survival.
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What needs to happen for GB to finish in the top four?
With one game left to play, Great Britain's men's team are in with a shout of reaching the top four in the inaugural FIH Pro League.
If they do finish in the top four, they will progress to the Grand Final in the Netherlands and will then be in with a chance of winning the first ever FIH Pro League trophy.
What do we need to happen?
Quite simply, we need Argentina to lose away to Belgium, and then we need to beat New Zealand. We would then finish above Argentina on goal difference. Any other set of results means Argentina would finish fourth.
Fixtures, all UK time:
Sun 23 Jun Belgium v Argentina 12:30pm
Sun 23 Jun Great Britain v New Zealand 2pm (Twickenham Stoop)
Fri 28 Jun Grand Finals semi finals
Sun 30 Jun Grand Finals 3/4th and final
The table is determined firstly by points, then by games won, followed by goal difference, then goals scored. If those are all tied, it will be on the aggregate of the games between the teams, then field goals then cards shown.
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Ди́нгуолл (, , ) — город в округе Хайленд на севере Шотландии. В прошлом королевский город. Ныне в городе сохранились замки Дингуолл и Туллох (XII в.).

География
Дингуолл расположен на берегу Кромарти Фёрт и прежде был портовым городом, но теперь считается полностью сухопутным. Город лежит в 23 км к северо-западу от Инвернесса. С 1865 года в Дингуолле есть железная дорога, Дингуолльская железнодорожная станция обслуживает две линии (Крайний Север и Кайл-оф-Лохалш), в день проходят до 26 поездов, 14 из которых идут в Инвернесс.

История
В 1226 году король Александр II даровал Дингуоллу права королевского города, позднее Яков IV обновил хартию. В 1411 году близ города произошло сражение между отрядами кланов Макей и Дональд.

Во время выделения из Хайленда округов, являлся столицей округа Росси Кромарти.

Ссылки
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 Неизвестная Шотландия — страница Дингуолла
 Замок Туллох
 Национальный отель Дингуолла

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Adam Lowitt is an Emmy award winning Supervising Producer at the Daily Show with Jon Stewart and has been a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update. He regularly opens for comedians such as Rob Riggle, Wyatt Cenac, Larry Wilmore, and Demetri Martin.
Always relaxed on stage with a wide range of material and a unique perspective on life, Noah Gardenswartz is a comedian you should know about.
Noah was born and raised in Denver, but cut his comedy teeth in the diverse rooms of Atlanta. Currently living in Brooklyn, Gardenswartz's well-crafted mix of jokes, observations, and personal stories have made him a New York City favorite, and a nationally booked up-and-comer.
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Caleb Synan's act is a deceptively smart blend of Southern charm and razor sharp wit. His instant likability and absurd view of the world has led him to appearances on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and The Bob and Tom Radio Show. He also won "Wittiest" in Franklin County High School's 2009 Yearbook. And he's a pretty nice guy.
Nick Turner is New York based writer and stand up comedian who made his television debut on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and was named a "New Face" at the 2011 Montreal Comedy Festival. Since then he has appeared on John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show, Vh1's Best Week Ever, and recently created, wrote, and started in a pilot for Comedy Central called Crazy House.
Aaron Glaser is NYC based comedian who performs at Stand Up NY, The Laughing Devil, and many, many bars. His videos have been featured on College Humor, Funny or Die, and Tosh.0 on Comedy Central. He's appeared in several commercials and has been edited out of a few feature films. You can catch his weekly show "Slow Dance Comedy Night" every Friday at Niagara Bar in the East Village. He also hosts "Midnight Stand Up" on the first Saturday of every month at UCB, which the New York Times has called the show "reliably amazing."
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10 simple tips from 12 nutritionists to eat well. I asked my fellow nutritionists to give me their simplest advice for eating well. These tips boil down to 10 points. If you follow at least one of these tips, you will have a more balanced diet and a much less stressful relationship with food. No need to follow them all. Start with one. When it's integrated, move on to another.
"If you buy food packaged in cardboard or plastic, forget the marketing tactics on the package and go directly to the list of ingredients. The shorter it is, the better you will be. – HeleneLaurendeau, nutritionist, and facilitator.It is one of the tips from nutritionists to eat well.
"Garnish half of your plate with vegetables, both lunch, and dinner. This is the simplest advice because of no need to calculate to improve its diet. By giving vegetables a large place, we play the prevention card! – Isabelle Huot, Ph.D., nutritionist, founder of Kilo Solution clinics "Invest a minimum of time to prepare your fruits and vegetables so that you always have ready-to-eat in the fridge. As long as to take out the board, the knife and to have your hands glued, as well to make a good production. Like fast food, there's nothing better. – Helene Laurendeau, nutritionist, and facilitator.It is one of the tips from nutritionists to eat well.
"I have a thing for plants. I am talking about legumes, nuts, and seeds. Considering the number of people who have high cholesterol in the population, eating more plants is one of my best tips for managing all this as a champion. – Catherine Lefebvre, nutritionist, and author of the book Choux.It is one of the tips from nutritionists to eat well.
"Before putting food in your mouth, always ask yourself: Am I really hungry? – Helene Baribeau, media nutritionist, author of the book: Eat better to be at the top, published in 2014.It is one of the tips from nutritionists to eat well.
"VA-RI-E-TE. This is the word that will save you. Eating the most different foods in a week is the best way to make sure you meet all your needs. No need to calculate. (That's me!). It is one of the tips from nutritionists to eat well.
"When you savor, you take full advantage of what you eat. We slow down the pace. We are tasting. It is at this moment that we realize that we need less to be satisfied. The taste buds are on the tongue, not on the teeth. If we just chew and swallow everything around, we deprive ourselves of the real pleasure of eating. We miss out on the good taste of food. The taste buds need time to enjoy what we eat. By eating more slowly, we can more easily recognize our feeling of satiety. Savoring, we focus on the present moment. No TV or computer. By savoring, one becomes more critical. We are no longer content with the cardboard box, we are asking for the homemade dish. – Geneviève O'Gleman , Nutritionist, Author, Producer, and Producer.
"You have to reduce your sugar consumption. We eat a lot too much. It is possible to desensitize sugar. The less we eat, the less we want to eat … it is a transition that must be smooth. – Isabelle Huot, PhD, nutritionist, founder of Kilo Solution clinics. It is one of the tips from nutritionists to eat well.
"Take an interest in the origin of food and buy directly from producers, such as in the public market or on the farm. These are enjoyable outings in themselves, which are also educational and inspiring! Passionate producers often share ideas for cooking their star products. It is also a way to "eat better" in the greener sense of the term, with access to fresh, seasonal and locally grown products without going through several intermediaries. Better eating starts with our ways of getting food and looking at food. – Julie Aube, gourmet nutritionist, and editor.
No need to try to be perfect. In fact, to have a perfect diet, you have to accept that it will never be and that's okay.
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