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Q: gpg-agent.conf seems to have no effect on my gpg-agent cache-ttl settings I'd like to set the password cache in gpg-agent to 15 seconds. Here is what I have done:
My two configuration files and their contents:
/home/xixor/.gnupg/gpg.conf - telling gpg to use gpg-agent:
use-agent

/home/xixor/.gnupg/gpg-agent.conf - telling gpg-agent to cache password to unlock gpg key 15 seconds and use pinentry program for inputting password:
default-cache-ttl 15
max-cache-ttl 15
pinentry-program /usr/bin/pinentry

Reload gpg-agent and confirm via logs it is reading from gpg-agent.conf:
echo RELOADAGENT | gpg-connect-agent
OK
Aug 08 20:35:23 opticon gpg-agent[35328]: SIGHUP received - re-reading configuration and flushing cache
Aug 08 20:35:23 opticon gpg-agent[35328]: reading options from '/home/xixor/.gnupg/gpg-agent.conf'

Double-check to confirm correct 15 second configurations are loaded at this point:
gpgconf --list-options gpg-agent | awk -F: '$1=="default-cache-ttl" {print $10}'
15
gpgconf --list-options gpg-agent | awk -F: '$1=="max-cache-ttl" {print $10}'
15

At this point, I can call a program that needs to unlock my gpg key, and as expected it prompts for a password using pinentry to unlock the key.
THEN, I wait at least 15 seconds to run the same command again and expect it to ask for password using pinentry again (because the 15 second cache should have expired) but there is no password prompt, meaning it is not respecting the cache settings in gpg-agent.conf. It seems to revert to its default 600 second cache.
I do NOT have any other keychain program (like gnome-keychain/seahorse/kwallet) installed that could be competing for access to gpg.
What am I missing here?

A: After many hours of searching, I found that the gpg-agent cache settings in gpg-agent.conf are ignored if/when one is using a smartcard to store their gpg keys.
In my case, I have my gpg keys stored on a yubikey, the yubikey is unlocked using a PIN code, and the PIN code cache settings are controlled by pcscd daemon, which overrides gpg-agent.conf settings.


It's not all that long ago that netbooks were all the rage. This small and light laptop were designed for popping in a bag, taking on the road with you and getting online wherever possible. They were designed with portability in mind rather than power, and their diminutive size and specs were reflected in the low asking price.
But the netbook did eventually fall out of favor. As tablets became increasingly popular and ultrabooks offered additional power in a small and light device, netbooks fell by the wayside, replace by Chromebooks for those still interested in the form factor. But there are still countless netbooks out there – you may well have one of your own that has been relegated to the ranks of "second computer".
If you have changed allegiances and gone down the Chromebook route, or you've just given up on the idea of a netbook and switch to a larger laptop or even a regular desktop, there are still plenty of usage for your old machine.
If you use several devices on the same network at home, it makes sense to have a centralized location to store and access files. Whether this is music, movies, photos or general documents, there is no need for any additional software.
All that needs to be done is to ensure that all of your computers are part of the same network and that you configure the relevant sharing settings within Windows (or Linux). As you will want to be able to access your files at all times, you should make sure that the netbook is not configured to go to sleep when the lid is shut – just pay a visit to the "Power Options" control panel. Make sure that the "Lid close" action setting is configured to "Do nothing".
There are lots of apps that you can install on your old netbook that can turn it into a machine that can be used to watch movies and listen to music. Free tools such as Plex can be used to transform the old computer in to a media server which can be controlled from a tablet or mobile to save you from having to keep getting up and down to control playback.
There is nothing to stop you from using a regular laptop for this, but it makes sense to use a machine that you no longer use for anything else – it saves having to keep plugging in and unplugging the video cables, if nothing else! With a dedicated media computer, you are free to enjoy your media whenever you feel the urge without the need for any planning.
When your netbook is not being used for anything else, you could use it to show off your favourite photos. There's no need to install any extra software, as there is a Windows screen saver that will do the job perfectly. You might want to plan ahead and put all of the photos you would like to view into one folder as this will make things a little easier.
Once this has been done, activate the Photos screen saver, and click "Settings" followed by "Browse" before choosing the folder you're using for storage. You can then choose how long each image should be displayed for and indicate whether they should be displayed in a random order.
If you have multiple computers at home, you can use your netbook as a backup location for all of them. If you are running low on space, it's easy to install a new, larger hard drive, but there is always the option of using an external drive instead. Keep the netbook running at all times and your other computers can be configured to automatically backup to it as files are created and edited.
There's never any harm in having a spare computer lying around just in case the worst should happen. If you store all of your files on a network drive or in the cloud, you can easily switch from a broken computer to your backup netbook when you need to. Before you throw out that netbook you think you might never need… consider hanging onto it – you might just need it one day.
If you've always liked the idea of owning a second monitor, but don't have the money to invest in a new screen, why not put your old netbook to use in this way? There are various programs that you can use to connect your laptop display as a second monitor over your network. They call work in much the same way, and MaxiVista is just one example of such a program. Simply install the software on both your netbook and your computer and extra screen space is ready to use straight away.
If you have children and are wondering what you should let them do to occupy their time, you can install any of the Linux distro for kid on the netbook and gave it to them to play and learn. Some of the popular distros include DouDouLinux, Sugar and Qimo. You can even configure your Linux installation and make it kid-friendly.
There are just some things you could do with your old netbook. Have you got any other suggestion? Share your thoughts below.
Print server. I have several older but good printers that I attached to my net book thru the USB ports.
Thanks for an informative and well-written piece.
I installed Chrome OS. It was either that or these Intel Atom pieces of crap were going to recycling. If you run Chromium OS off a flash drive they're somewhat bearable.
Still can't believe they're trying to continue the Atom brand. I don't care if it's updated – Atom will always remind me of wasted money & wasted time!
To the recycling center with them! Let's admit the mistake and move on. The things couldn't barely run Ubuntu, let alone big ole' Windows.
Thx much for this article. I could hv used my old laptop 15″ display as a second monitor when it's hard drive died. Gave it to Goodwill.


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The New York premiere of Philip Glass's Annunciation leads the program. Paul Barnes performs his own arrangement of the work for solo piano, as well as the world premiere of Victoria Bond's Enite ton Kyrion and the New York premiere of a work by David von Kampen.
Native American flutist Ron Warren joins Barnes for the regional premiere of his work, Beads, and Barnes gives the world premiere of Distances Between 2, also by Warren.
Program details are at the Cutting Edge Concerts website. The performance will be available on demand after the premiere, and access is free.
Date & Time: Monday, April 19 at 6:30pm CDT | 7:30pm EDT
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The Tofu Cape () is a cape in Su'ao Township, Yilan County, Taiwan.

Name

The cape got its name because the rock on the area resembles tofu.

Ecology
The cape provides a natural shelter for the sea fish nearby.

Activities
There is hiking trail along the coastal line of the cape. The area is also popular for scuba diving.

Transportation
The cape is accessible within walking distance southeast of Su'ao Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also
 Geology of Taiwan

References

Headlands of Taiwan
Landforms of Yilan County, Taiwan
Tourist attractions in Yilan County, Taiwan

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Program for the University of Denver home hockey series against University of North Dakota at DU Arena February 28-March 1, 1997. Includes Meet the Pioneers; photograph, brief biography and coaching resume of coach George Gwozdecky; photographs and brief biographies of hockey staff: assistant coach Steve Miller, assistant coach Enrico Blasi, trainer Jeff Smith, and equipment manager David Randolph; First-Team All-Americans; Pioneers in the Pros; brief biographies with photographs of chancellor Daniel L. Ritchie, Vice Chancellor for Sports and Wellness Bernie Mullin, and Director of Athletics Joel Maturi; photographs of Athletics, Recreation and Wellness staff; photographs of University of Denver head coaching staff; Seniors play final regular-season games as Pioneers at DU Arena; Pioneers versus Sioux marks final regular-season series at DU Arena; 1996-97 University of Denver Roster; 1996-97 WCHA Standings; 1996-97 North Dakota Roster; Fighting Sioux at a glance; The Western Collegiate Hockey Association; Pioneer Atheletics Fund; illustrated Ice Hockey Officials' signals -1996-97; Campus life at the University of Denver; University of Denver quick hits; The Daniel L. Ritchie Center: health, recreation, and competition; DU's move to Division I - Q & A with Joel Maturi; Pioneer Team Honors.
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Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus
Coordinates: 26°26′44.4″N 87°16′25.7″E / 26.445667°N 87.273806°E / 26.445667; 87.273806
महेन्द्र मोरङ आदर्श बहुमुखी क्याम्पस
MMAMC
1955 (2012 B.S.)[1]
Campus chief
Babu Ram Timalsina[1]
Biratnagar, Morang
Nepali, English
www.mmamc.edu.np
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Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus (Nepali: महेन्द्र मोरङ आदर्श बहुमुखी क्याम्पस) is a constituent campus of Tribhuvan University in Biratnagar, Morang.[3][4] Established in 1955 as 'Morang Intermediate College', it is one of the oldest constituent campuses of Tribhuvan University in the district.[1] There are 165 academic staffs[5] and 3234 students[2] studying in the college. On 15 April 2018, Tribhuvan University elected the college administration led by Babu Ram Timalsina, who is often referred to as "Campus Chief".[6]
Mahendra Morang Adarsha Multiple Campus is the constituent campus of Tribhuvan University in Province No. 1. It was established in 2012 B.S. as Morang Intermediate College and it has come a long way since then. In the very first year of its establishment, the campus was able to record hundred percent result in the faculty of humanities.[5] Established before Tribhuvan University, Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus has a notable history for serving the education in Nepal. The construction of the campus building completed in 2018 B.S. After the inauguration of the building in 2020 B.S. by King Mahendra, the word "Mahendra" was added to the name of the campus in 2020 B.S. being Mahendra Morang College. With the implementation of new education system in 2028 B.S., Tribhuvan University converted it into its constituent campus. After merging with Adarsh Mahabidhyalaya, the campus was named as Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus.[2]
AcademicsEdit
The campus offers following bachelor's and master's degree courses:[7]
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology
Bachelor of Business Studies
Bachelor of Computer Applications
M.Sc in Physics
M. Sc. in Chemistry
M. Sc. in Microbiology
Some of the eminent graduates of the college include:
Bidhya Devi Bhandari, 2nd President of Nepal[8]
Sushila Karki, 24th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal[9]
List of universities and colleges in Nepal
^ a b c d "History of Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus". Retrieved 19 October 2018.
^ a b c "महेन्द्र मोरङ क्याम्पस: प्राज्ञिक उत्कृष्टता केन्द्रको सम्भावना". Retrieved 19 October 2018.
^ "Homepage of Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus". Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
^ "List of Constituent Campuses". Tribhuvan University. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
^ a b "History of Mahendra Morang Adarsh Multiple Campus". Retrieved 19 October 2018.
^ "मोरङ क्याम्पस विश्वविद्यालय बन्नुपर्छ" (in Nepali). 16 July 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
^ "Programs". Retrieved 19 October 2018.
^ "Global Influence Of Women In Politics". Retrieved 19 October 2018.
^ "Biography of Bidhya Devi Bhandari: First Female President of Nepal". Retrieved 19 October 2018.
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As global trade intensifies in our ever shrinking world, there is more than ever a need to agree upon universal standards. Not only to make everybody's life easier, but also to avoid an awful lot of waste.
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Standards are an essential part of modern life and make things go off smoothly. In an ideal world, everything would be globally standardized. Unfortunately, we do not live in that ideal world, so there is still a long way to go. This website not only wants to raise awareness of the problems different standards cause, but it is also a passionate plea for more standardization. Let's help make life simpler, and try to make our limited resources go further.
I sincerely hope that this website will be a fascinating source of information for everyone who is interested in the subject of standards and cultural idiosyncrasies.


WASHINGTON: According to Reuters News Agency in article public by Jeff Mason and Steve Holland.- Amazon.com Inc's shares fell as much as 7 percent on Wednesday, wiping out about $52 billion from the company's market value, after a report that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to go after the U.S. tech giant.
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Trump also wants to change Amazon's tax treatment, the Axios report said, an issue the president raised publicly last year when he called for an internet tax for online retailers, even though Amazon already collects sales tax on items it sells directly to customers.
Tech stocks have been under pressure after Facebook Inc acknowledged this month that user data had been improperly harvested by a consultancy.
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The Villages ranked No. 1 for business and careers
Scott Callahan scott.callahan@dailycommercial.com
Whether it's ranked No. 1 in size, population growth or annual home sales, The Villages has gotten these accolades because of its residents who have left the working world behind to enjoy their golden years.
Not so fast, says Forbes magazine, which is now ranking the retirement community as the top spot among smaller metro areas in the nation for business and careers.
"The Villages is not the spot for companies or employees searching for the next internet startup, but the economy is surging thanks to the services required by the growing population that cover healthcare, financial services, retail and more," the magazine states in an article released online Wednesday.
Although the developer-owned community has a number of developer-owned businesses there, it leases space for outside businesses. In La Plaza Grand North/Professional Plaza, for example, the development has leases available for "office suites of varying size for the start up or established professional."
Land is available for sale, too. A 2-acre commercial site on La Grande Boulevard in The Villages recently sold for $475,000.
According to the community's website, more than 15,000 people work for The Villages or the businesses operating there.
"The Villages scored well across the board on the dozen factors Forbes uses to rate smaller metro areas," the magazine states. "It ranked first for (low) crime, migration and projected economic growth. The Villages' economy is expected to expand 9.1 percent annually through 2017, according to Moody's Analytics.
"Business costs are 21 percent below the national average. The only metric where The Villages does not shine is living costs, which rank among the 30 percent most expensive smaller metros."
Straddling three counties and as many municipalities, The Villages — with more than 114,000 residents — is considered its own small metro area.
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È padre di Sergio Busquets, centrocampista del Barcellona.

Carriera
Proveniente dalle giovanili del Barcellona, esordì con la maglia azulgrana il 7 novembre 1993 nella vittoria 2-1 del club catalano sul Racing Santander. Durante i suoi primi anni in prima squadra però ricoprì il ruolo di secondo portiere, riserva di Andoni Zubizarreta.

Dopo la partenza di Zubizarreta per Valencia, divenne il portiere titolare per due stagioni, mettendo a referto 69 presenze. I suoi anni da titolare, però, non coincisero con un periodo di successo per il Barça, che non riuscì ad aggiudicarsi alcun trofeo. Tornò poi ad essere riserva di Vítor Baía prima e di Ruud Hesp poi, prima di trasferirsi all'Unió Esportiva Lleida, concludendo la sua carriera proprio a Lleida nel 2003.

Dopo essersi ritirato, ha continuato a lavorare per il club catalano come preparatore dei portieri.

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Club

Competizioni nazionali

Barcellona: 1989-1990, 1996-1997, 1997-1998

Barcellona: 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1992-1993, 1993-1994, 1997-1998

Barcellona: 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996

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Barcellona: 1991-1992

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Louisville Field Hockey To Put Unbeaten Streak To The Test With Heavyweight Weekend
Posted on September 15, 2021 September 15, 2021 by dpence9
Fresh off of a Final Four appearance, the University of Louisville field hockey team is off to a scorching-hot start, winning their first six games of the season. The Cardinals are putting that unbeaten streak to the test this weekend as they host #11 Virginia on Friday and #2 Iowa on Sunday at Trager Stadium. The Friday evening contest will begin the conference slate, while the Sunday showdown will feature a NCAA Semifinalist lapel pins giveaway.
To begin the 2021 campaign thus far, Louisville has defeated two top-15 opponents (Princeton and Liberty) along with a handful of other notable foes (Indiana, Pennsylvania, etc). In that timeframe, Head Coach Justine Sowry reached career win no. 200 during the match against the Hoosiers back on September 10th.
"It's really important for our present players to understand where the program has come from, to where it is now."
So many memories & wins along the way, here's to win #200 @CoachSowry!#GoCards pic.twitter.com/WrNDK8IMWQ
— Louisville FH (@ULFieldHockey) September 11, 2021
The Cardinals enter the weekend having only given up four total goals; goalkeeper Mila de Kuijer has recorded 21 saves after starting every contest thus far.
On the offensive side of things, Louisville is averaging 3.17 goals per game from a balanced attack. Four players are tied atop the team's leaderboard for a team-high three goals; Katie Schneider, Mattie Tabor, Filippa Niebuhr, and Erica Cooper each have three goals with Julie Kouijzer right behind the group with two. Overall, 17 of the 19 total goals have been assisted on. Schneider and Camryn Pichea lead the Cardinals with three apiece.
GOAL by Mattie Tabor ‼
📊: https://t.co/ILrkjTX9D1#GoCards pic.twitter.com/LQ6XoAMfGn
Coming into the weekend, the Cavaliers look to snap a four-game losing streak to the Cardinals (all coming in 2020). Virginia is 4-1 on the season, suffering their only defeat to Penn State in overtime. More information on the program can be found here.
The Hawkeyes are also protecting an unbeaten streak of their own as the team sports a 6-0 record, with one of the wins coming against #1 North Carolina. Like the Cardinals, Iowa's 2020 season ended in heartbreaking fashion in the Final Four. More information on the program can be found here.
The Friday match is slated to start at 3:00 PM, while the Sunday match is set for 2:00 PM. Both matches will take place at Trager Stadium. They are open to the public and are free to attend. For those that can't attend, but still want to watch, each game will be available on WatchESPN.


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Q: CloudFront with long shared cache and short browser cache I'm using CloudFront in front of S3 to serve up images. The origin (S3) sets the following cache headers: CacheControl: max-age=86400,s-maxage=31536000. The expectation here is that CloudFront will cache the image for one year, and the browser will cache it for a day. After that, it should hit CloudFront again and get the cached image, and cache the "new" item for the rest of the day.
The issue I'm encountering is that the Date header from CloudFront is when it was initially cached in the CDN. So, after one day of being cached in the CDN, the browser no longer caches the images, and hits CloudFront every time. At this point the Age of the item has exceeded the max-age value. Until the CloudFront item is invalidated or expired, the browser never retrieves the item from its caches.
Is it possible to set this up such that the browser caches each subsequent day, but the CloudFront ttl can be set to something long like a year?

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Katie Gaynor (born 30 August 1977 in Sydney) is a utility player for the Australia women's national baseball team. In the 2004 Women's Baseball World Cup she was named as the designated hitter in the All-Star team. She is married to John Gaynor and has played softball for New South Wales.

In the 2010 Women's Baseball World Cup she led the tournament in runs batted in.

References
Katie Gaynor ABF Profile

1977 births
Living people
Australian female baseball players
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Actor Denzel Washington Presents Inspiring Drama of Triumph Over Prejudice
In his second film as director, Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington presents an inspiring drama of triumph over prejudice and ignorance based on true events of some 75 years ago. Alan Silverman has this look at The Great Debaters.
In the early 1930's at Wiley College, a small all-Black school in Texas, Professor Mel Tolson greets his new class with the words of African-American poet Langston Hughes. His goal is to challenge these young people to strengthen their minds; and his method is to form them into an inter-collegiate debate team.
This was a time and place in America when Black students were not welcome ...often not permitted ...on the campuses of major universities; but as the Wiley team scores victory after victory, they can no longer be ignored or marginalized.
Work hard, Professor Tolson assures his debaters, and you can achieve. "Do what you've got to do so you can do what you want to do" is how he puts it. Along with producing and directing the film, Denzel Washington stars as Tolson; and he acknowledges that theme is a philosophy he also uses with his own children. "I don't know if it came from me," says the star. "I must have heard it somewhere else; but it was a theme in the movie: 'do what you've got to do, so that you can do what you want to do.' I call it a 'sports movie.' In those days, they considered it a spectator sport. It was a very popular event to go to, so that was interesting. The fact that there were only 360 students at this college and they were going up against these big schools ...that was very fascinating."
As he did with his debut film as director (2002's Antwone Fisher), Washington cast talented, but relatively unknown young actors as the Wiley College debate team members: Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett and Denzel Whitaker. Then Washington says he challenged them not just to portray, but to become debaters. "We set up a camp for the young actors. I met Dr. Freeman, who is the debating coach at Texas Southern University, one of the top debating schools in the country; and he put them through their paces," he says.
"Mr. Denzel was very adamant about us researching and knowing what we were talking about and being well versed in the process of debate," says Nate Parker, who add it helped him and his co-stars understand a lot about their characters. "It's a testament to research and preparation. Any time you're going to stand up in front of people and speak passionately about something, it helps for you to know what you are talking about. That is what helped us in the film. You see the film and these speeches that, of course, were written by someone else, but we studied and researched all the details behind those speeches so we could be passionate and so they meant something to us so we could be believable to you."
Smollett adds that making the film also became a powerful lesson in living history. "As you dig deeper and deeper and hear all the stories ...first-hand accounts of what it was like to live in the 'Jim Crow' [segregated] South and what it was like to live through the Great Depression. They knew education was their ticket. That's the thing everyone told us and a lot of the first-hand accounts were saying: education was their ticket. You were either a sharecropper or an educated person. There was no in between," he says.
Denzel Whitaker portrays the youngest member of the team: teenager James Farmer, Jr., who would grow up to establish 'CORE' - the Congress for Racial Equality - and become a leader of the American civil rights movement. "First of all I think there's a little pressure from wanting to do the actual person justice. Also, (it was) a time period when African-Americans weren't accepted in society. It is hard and kind of devastating to see it. Of course, I've learned about it in our history books, but to actually play the character is a little bit different because you can relate to what your ancestors were going through. For me, it just brought me closer and helps me to understand what I learned in the history books. It is not just text any more," he says.
"I felt, not an obligation, but a connection, if you will, with Mel Tolson and with Dr. Farmer and all of these people that accomplished what they accomplished," says Denzel Washington, who adds, however, that he sees the history as directly relevant to issues of today and adult responsibility to guide and mentor the next generation. "Whatever troubles our young people have are our fault. Period. I don't care how you slice it. We created this environment. We created this world that they are born into and it is our responsibility to try to create an environment for them to excel. That's what happened at Wiley. There's a line I say in the film: "I and every other professor on this campus are here to help you to find, take back and keep you righteous mind." "This is what we have to do. We can't just say 'well, it's up to them and they have to figure it out.' James Farmer Jr. (and the other team members) did not excel in a vacuum. It was because someone was there and made the sacrifice for them to excel."
The Great Debaters also features Forest Whitaker as James Farmer Sr. John Heard plays the racist local sheriff. The film is produced by TV personality Oprah Winfrey.
Burton, Depp Team Up Again for Musical Thriller 'Sweeney Todd'
A "musical thriller" that swept Broadway's Tony Awards almost three decades ago has final made it to the screen. Appropriately, the film version of the macabre operetta is directed by Tim Burton and stars his frequent collaborator, Johnny Depp. Alan Silverman has a look at Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The ghostly figure emerging from thick fog shrouding a London dock has been through a hellish journey: an escape from prison…
US Choreographer Blends Egyptian and Western Dance
In a time of war in the Middle East, when scholars study what some call "the clash of cultures," there is an American dancer whose career has run counter to that notion. American dancer and choreographer Diana Calenti, now a celebrity in Egypt, has spent two decades blending Western dance with traditional Egyptian dance. Mohammed Elshinnawi explains. Twenty three years ago,
All-Star Cast Makes for Unlikely Trio of Bank Robbers in 'Mad Money'
Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes co-star as an unlikely trio of bank robbers in a new comedy from writer/director Callie Khouri. Alan Silverman has a look at Mad Money. The comic caper starts with a lifestyle falling apart. Bridget, played by Diane Keaton, lives a comfortable suburban life until her business executive husband - Ted Danson - is laid off from his high-paying job. He is completely demoralized so she decides it is…
'Juno' Presents Fresh Perspective on Teenage Pregnancy
A comedy about a pregnant teenager is drawing critical acclaim and awards attention as its quirky charm wins over audiences at American movie theaters. Alan Silverman has a look at Juno. Juno is 16-years-old with a wry and clever sense of humor (that she gets from her dad, Mac); but the ignorance and carelessness of her youth gets her into a situation that is hardly funny. Understandably, her dad and stepmother are thrown for a loop by the…
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It is not unusual to hear smokers say that certain cigarettes are not 'useful', for example those smoked mid-morning or afternoon; or that when many are smoked at the end of the day, cutting out one or two, sometimes a few more, would be easy. With this in mind, if some cigarettes seem less crucial to you, it is fitting that you can begin to reduce your intake with these. You are free to make your own choices. The important thing is that you have immediate initial success so that your confidence grows and you are encouraged to move forward.
Smoking-Stopper® will offer you effective help throughout this process.
Do you intend to quit smoking immediately or gradually? Setting targets and milestones.
Even if the desire to quit smoking is shared by a large group of smokers, many of them dare not take the plunge, or do not succeed.
The relatively widespread idea that it is necessary to quit smoking by going cold turkey prevents good resolutions from being made! For some years, tobacco treatment specialists have developed strategies which enable behaviour to be modified gradually. This requires an understanding of some tobacco addiction mechanisms, notably the 'auto-titration' phenomenon (which necessitates smokers to modify their smoking habits in order to obtain the same nicotine concentration); a form of support which sets out clear targets. These are milestones and markers to indicate your progress.
Smoking-Stopper® will play a guiding role by assisting you in setting milestones. This will also involve the support of a therapist and answers to any queries you may have.
· You are calm, you do not have mood swings, an increased appetite or an uncontrollable urge to smoke! You have been given a sufficient dose of nicotine.
· You have a strong desire to smoke, you feel nervous, irritable, often hungry and need to snack. You have poor concentration and disturbed sleep. Without question, you have been given an insufficient dose of nicotine. Your nicotine substitute must be increased.
· You no longer have a desire to smoke, but you feel nauseous, have a dry mouth and coated tongue, just as you did when you smoked to excess. You may be experiencing palpitations, headaches or feelings of dizziness. For the most part, this is nothing serious; you have been given an excess dose of nicotine. Your nicotine substitute must be decreased so that all these symptoms will be alleviated.
Whatever your nicotine requirements may be, Smoking-Stopper® will be an invaluable companion which complements behavioural strategies to assist you in breaking free from your gestural and emotional addiction to cigarettes, at your own pace. How can your need for a nicotine substitute be assessed? This can be primarily based on the results obtained from the Fagerström Test which identifies and calculates the degree of the smoker's nicotine dependence.
Your nicotine dependence is non-existent or negligible. In this case, you can use oral nicotine substitutes (lozenges).
Behavioural tips to control your reflexes will be beneficial! Consider using Smoking-Stopper®.
Use moderately dosed nicotine patches, supplemented with an oral nicotine substitute in the form of lozenges. This will be beneficial in enabling you to reduce your tobacco consumption.
Behavioural 'tips' and using Smoking-Stopper® will do the rest, gradually, over time.
A nicotine substitute is vital, mainly in the form of strongly dosed patches, supplemented with an oral replacement product in the form of lozenges or gum.
At this stage, Smoking-Stopper® will help you to break free from other aspects of addiction.
Without question, you smoke for a variety of reasons but primarily, to regularly replenish your nicotine levels. You must use one or several strong, or very strongly dosed nicotine patches and complement them with an oral replacement product (lozenges, gum, inhaler or spray).
Here too, Smoking-Stopper® will be a valuable companion to help you achieve your goals.
It is evident that these guidelines are only suggestions which are not necessarily suited to your specific needs. This is why we recommend, wherever possible, that you seek advice from a tobacco treatment specialist who will be able to assess your addictions more closely and propose a treatment which is most suited to you, via means of supplementary procedures and tests.
At this point, it is important to stress that the use of a nicotine replacement product does not in any way prohibit smoking, as was thought to be the case for many years. In the event of a nicotine overdose you will feel, at worst, a revulsion for cigarettes, just as you did when you smoked to excess; this will only contribute to your desire to quit smoking. In any case, by using a nicotine replacement product suited to your needs, you will quickly lose your desire to smoke.
It is also important to note that all nicotine replacement products must be used continuously for several weeks – even several months – whilst gradually reducing the quantities of nicotine administered. This timescale is necessary for your brain to become desensitised to its nicotine cravings but, above all, for your conditioned reflexes to subside and for you to be able to endure the unavoidable 'grieving' for the time when you were a smoker.
You will have already noticed that your desire to smoke comes in successive waves over time. Each urge lasts between 2 to 4 minutes - strengthening, then weakening and fading away. When you first quit smoking, these urges may be frequent and strong. They will decrease in number and intensity and, within a few weeks, they will disappear. So, hang on in there!
What can you do? One option is to remain 'calm and stoical', to contemplate this wave and confront it, remembering that it has a beginning, middle and above all, an end; wait for it to 'pass'. Admittedly, this is not the easiest thing to do! Another option is to take advantage of it by inhaling deeply several times, using abdominal breathing exercises, or by taking an oral nicotine replacement product, biting into an apple, drinking a glass of cold water, organising your paperwork, moving to a different location, brushing your teeth, inhaling the perfume of an essential oil, colouring in a picture in your colouring book, or completing a crossword or a Sudoku puzzle… Take the opportunity to show off your creative side and discover your own tips which will help you to resist the siren's call.
Finally, the fact that you do not carry cigarettes with you, or that you only have a brand which is different to the one you are accustomed to, can also help you to succeed.
Better still: use Smoking-Stopper® to regulate your consumption!


"Broken Windows" is the theory, popularized by James Wilson and George Kelling, that heavy policing of minor infractions serves to prevent major crimes and to maintain the welfare of neighborhood communities.
Both positions, right and left, are incoherent.
As for George Will, he neglects the fact that overcriminalization has been a constituent part of the Broken Windows package from the very beginning. Broken Windows was never just about prosecuting minor crimes that were actual violations of person and property. It has always been about allegedly preventing serious crimes by criminalizing "disreputable" but victimless behavior.
Nanny State-style hyper-criminalization is nothing without Broken Windows-style enforcement of petty laws. And Broken Windows-style persecution of the marginalized is nothing without Nanny State-style hyper-criminalization. In this sense, the Left needs the Right, and vice versa. The only differences that sometimes arise between the two schools of thought concern which victimless behaviors are criminalized and which populations are persecuted.
But, very often the Left and Right wings of the State converge on the same prey. Such was the case of Eric Garner. His merchandise was heavily taxed for Nanny State "public health" reasons, and that tax was heavily enforced for Broken Windows "public order" reasons. The Left hand of the State set him up for the Right hand to permanently knock him down.


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Kentucky is turning former coal mine into 200-MW solar project
Missouri-based solar contractor Savion is currently developing the Martin County Solar Project, an array that will be located on a former coal mine in Martin County, Kentucky.
"We are building a future that works for all Kentuckians, and that future includes an increased reliance on renewable energy," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "To maintain the incredible economic momentum we have established this year, we must continue to compete for all forms of energy investment. I want to thank Savion for choosing Kentucky."
The solar array will be located on approximately 1,200 acres on the old Martiki mine site in Martin County, interconnecting with Kentucky Power's 138-kV Inez Substation. When built, the project will be up to 200 MW and will produce enough energy to power the equivalent of more than 33,000 Kentucky homes.
Construction of the facility is expected to begin in 2022 and be commercially operational by early 2024. During the 12- to 18-month construction period, company leaders report the project will create between 250 and 300 construction jobs, in addition to 11 full-time Kentucky jobs, including eight in Martin County. Upon completion, the project will be one of the largest solar facilities operating in Kentucky.
"It's exciting to reach this milestone in the project's development, which moves us closer to the start of construction and commercial operation," said Erich Miarka, director of development for Savion. "This opportunity would not be possible without the support of Martin County, Martin County School District, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and Edelen Renewables. Thank you for your continued efforts to advance this unprecedented project."
Established in 2019 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Savion is a company focused on developing utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in 27 states. Savion's solar project includes a local partnership with Edelen Renewables, which has played a key role in the initial phase of development.
"This country owes a tremendous debt to the people and communities that powered the industrial development of America for a century: our miners and coal communities," said Adam Edelen, founder and CEO of Edelen Renewables. "The Martin County coal-to-solar project is an effort to bring the opportunities of a newer, greener economy to the coalfields. Doing so has required the strong support of the Beshear administration and local leadership. We are grateful to all for their support."
In addition, Martin County Solar can receive resources from Kentucky's workforce service providers. These include no-cost recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training and job training incentives.
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Sua Santità papa Leone XIII és una pel·lícula del 1896 de Vittorio Calcina, una de les primeres pel·lícules existents rodades a Itàlia.
El curtmetratge es va rodar als Jardins del Vaticà molt probablement el 4 de gener d'aquell any, després d'una llarga espera i negociacions amb el prefecte de la Cambra Apostòlica Francesco Salesio Della Volpe i amb la intercessió del nebot del papa, el comte Pecci. Es tracta d'un muntatge de diversos plans amb la benedicció del papa Lleó XIII, que aleshores tenia vuitanta-sis anys, i es va rodar en pel·lícula Lumière. Així, Lleó XIII és l'ésser humà més antic que va aparèixer en una pel·lícula, ja que va néixer l'any 1810.

Això, juntament amb la pel·lícula de 1990 de Michael Rubbo "Vincent et moi" amb Jeanne Louise Calment són les pel·lícules amb els actors més ancians de tots els temps.

Trama
La pel·lícula consta de tres curtmetratges rodats dins les muralles del Vaticà.

En el primer tram Lleó XIII, precedit per mossèn Della Volpe, entra per la dreta, recolzat en un bastó i s'asseu a una cadira, seguit de mossèn Rafael Merry del Val. Al fons, quatre guàrdies suïssos agenollats amb les seves alabardes dretes saluden el Papa amb una salutació militar i, després d'agitar les mans, s'aixequen. Della Volpe es gira somrient cap al Papa que comença a beneir. A la dreta hi ha un cinquè guàrdia suís, probablement el Comandant (que no agafa l'alabarda).

A la segona part, rodada a l'exterior, als jardins del Vaticà, el carruatge papal entra per l'esquerra arrossegat per un parell de cavalls negres i conduït per un cotxer amb tuba. Per saludar el papa, unes persones agenollades fan el senyal de la creu a l'esquerra del carruatge, que s'atura al mig de l'escena. Della Volpe s'acosta i convida el papa a una altra benedicció i el carruatge marxa de nou de l'escena, escortat per tres guàrdies a cavall.

A la tercera i última escena, Lleó XIII baixa d'un carruatge, rebut per mossèn Della Volpe de genolls. El Papa li entrega el seu saturn, després s'asseu en un banc de pedra. Es treu les ulleres i s'ajusta el solideu, i finalment torna a beneir.

Conservació
La pel·lícula original va ser venuda per la Cineteca Nazionale a la Santa Seu el 1959 en el trentè aniversari dels Pactes del Laterà i a l'obertura de la Filmoteca Vaticana, on encara es conserva.

Notes

Vegeu també
 Lleó XIII
 Vittorio Calcina
 Cinema d'Itàlia

Enllaços externs
  Sua Santità Papa Leone XIII a la Bibliotheca Augustana

Documentals d'Itàlia
Pel·lícules d'Itàlia
Pel·lícules del 1896
Pel·lícules d'Itàlia en blanc i negre
Pel·lícules mudes


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The Clinton Global Initiative took a frank look at human trafficking with a panel that included MTV, the Body Shop and a student who busted a trafficking ring.
CGI, an annual meeting that brings together leaders from around the globe to tackle some of the world's most pressing problems, convened Tuesday to Thursday.
A trafficking panel discussion on Thursday centered around everything from the role of pimps to the legislation that's emerged from both grassroots and organized advocacy.


Gord Downie mentions dreaming of perfect fifth's in one of His Songs, the Depression Suite. I can Sing reasonably well but I don't have any natural skill with instruments and I don't know much about music theory, though I always thought a perfect fifth sounded nice. I looked it up once before but because music isn't really 'My thing' (as much as I love it), the definition doesn't help Me to know what it means except by definition, so it never stuck – I could never apply it without first developing a greater understanding of music.
I think 'smack My head' is the phrase kids are using these days. That's what it was, a truth so obvious it was like a slap in the face. How I Will do things now that I am a King is what the world is waiting to see. The goal has always been the same, I must find My Way to the world stage. Continuing to focus on the big picture, where I ultimately need to be in the world, is what inspires My next move. I have goals of My own, one of which includes getting My Self into a modest studio apartment, 'fit for a King'. I honestly did not think it would take so long for Guelph's municipal court to sort things out and I am beginning to get impatient – that's why I Writ the Governor General.
I say the Universe is speaking to Us in every moment. I Posted the letter to My Blog yesterday. I had 2482 followers on Twitter when I woke up this morning, re-Tweeted yesterday's Post with a few hashtags and less than an hour later I was getting so many new Twitter followers I could hardly keep up (following back). In a little over an hour I acquired more than 100 new followers, I'm at just over 2700 followers now. I know it really isn't that many compared to other users but for a guy who had fifty-five followers for years without ever gaining a new one, two hundred and fifty followers in a single day is pretty huge for Me.
And these are the little things that other people can't understand and probably don't care to, much like I don't really understand a perfect fifth. But for Me, the Universe's response to My last Blog Post is in Deed a Sign. For Me, today is a Perfect Fifth in Our One Song (Universe).
Love, Blessings, and special thanks to all My new followers on Twitter!!!


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Berkeley offers several PhD programs in which students can receive training in neuroscience and conduct neuroscience research. This reflects the highly multidisciplinary research environment at Berkeley. In each program, students can choose their thesis mentor among a broad range of many of the same Neuroscience faculty. This website provides links to the main graduate programs on campus in which you can do neuroscience research. The programs differ by broad intellectual focus, size and coursework. There are also differences in qualifying exams and details about the rotations. Applicants can only apply to one program, so choose the one that's best for you. Please contact faculty and/or individual program managers if you have any questions!
Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute
Neuroscience PhD Program
The Neuroscience PhD Program offers intensive, interdisciplinary, and integrated training in neuroscience through a combination of research, mentoring, coursework, and professional development. Students have backgrounds across many disciplines, including neuroscience, biology, psychology, physics and computer science. The program trains ~12 students per year in molecular-cellular, circuit-systems, cognitive and computational neuroscience.
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Research covers a wide range of disciplines that include all aspects of vision, from the cornea to artificial systems. Students have degrees in psychology, biology, engineering, computer science, or optometry. Neuroscience students study visual neural circuits, psychophysics, and computational vision. About 8-10 students join the program each year.
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The MCB Ph.D. program focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms inherent to life, integrating research with a modern training curricula, teaching, and career mentorship. Students have backgrounds across many cell, development, structural, chemical and other areas of biology. 30-40 students enter per year. Roughly 1/5 of the MCB faculty are engaged in neuroscience research, with an entire division devoted to Neurobiology.
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Handbook for Emergencies - Second Edition (UNHCR, 1999, 414 p.)
3. Emergency Management
The Key Emergency Management Functions
Stages in Refugee Emergency Operations
1. There is no single blueprint for refugee emergency management; each refugee emergency is unique. However, experience shows that emergencies tend to evolve according to certain recognizable and documented patterns.
Good emergency management relies on knowledge of these patterns and of the effective measures to deal with them.
Emergency situations do not necessarily result in tragedy. The chance of this occurring will be greatly reduced if the emergency is well managed from the stage of preparedness onwards.
2. While emergency management shares many of the characteristics of good management in general, there are a number of distinguishing features:
i. The lives and well-being of people are at stake;
ii. Reaction time is short;
iii. Risk factors are high and consequences of mistakes or delays can be disastrous;
iv. There is great uncertainty;
v. Investment in contingency planning and other preparedness activities is crucial;
vi. Staff and managers may be under particularly high stress because of, for example, security problems and harsh living conditions;
vii. There is no single obvious right answer.
Organization of this Section
3. This section of the handbook (chapters 3 to 9) is structured to reflect the phases of emergency preparedness and response. Firstly, the preparedness activities of contingency planning and early warning are dealt with (chapter 4), followed by initial needs and resources assessment and immediate response (chapter 5). Operations planning, coordination and site level organization are dealt with in chapters 6 and 7. Next, implementing arrangements are discussed, including procedures for operations implementation and control (chapter 8). Finally, chapter 9 on external relations covers relations with the host government (including establishing a formal presence in the country of operations), relations with the donor and diplomatic community and handling media interest. Note that certain activities cut across the phases of emergency preparedness and response. This is particularly the case with external relations, coordination, and planning.
4. Figure 1 shows some of the considerations discussed in this section in diagrammatic form, in particular in relation to emergency response. The response activities of problems and needs assessments, operations planning, implementing arrangements and programme formulation are all very closely related. Some aspects treated separately may be indivisible in practice, and there is no single correct order or way in which an emergency operation should be formulated (but it must conform to established UNHCR procedures governing project submission and control).
Figure 1 - Considerations in Emergency Management
Capacity and Resources
5. Emergency management can be defined as:
the organization of capacities and resources to meet threats to the lives and well-being of refugees.
6. Preparing for and responding to refugee emergencies are tasks which require the availability of the right resources at the right time as well as the capacity to use these resources effectively.
7. Capacity is the internal organizational capability which includes planning, staffing, structure, systems, procedures, guidelines, information flow, communication, decision-making and administrative support. Resources are the financial and human resources, relief materials, support equipment, tools and facilities.
8. If capacity is weak, then the emergency response is likely to be weak, even if resources are adequate.
Strong capacity can sometimes alleviate resource shortfalls by making more effective use of limited resources.
9. Capacity is an aspect of emergency management which is sometimes not given adequate priority. Resources are often given more emphasis during both the planning and operational stages since they are a more tangible element. But it is capacity that determines the quality of an emergency response. A well-capacitated organization is more likely to be able to mount a credible and effective operation, attracting the necessary resources.
Effective emergency management requires that the development and use of capacity be accorded correct priority throughout the different phases of an operation.
While much of the required capacity must be pre-existing, capacity can also be developed during an operation.
11. Certain management functions are essential throughout a refugee emergency. These are:
Leading;
Planning;
Organizing and coordinating;
Controlling.
12. These will be required of UNHCR as an organization and also from individuals, at all levels, within UNHCR.
If these functions are not being performed : then it is likely that there will be serious deficiencies in the management of the emergency operation.
They always remain the responsibility of the person in overall charge of the operation, though they may be delegated to other staff.
13. This can be defined as:
the process of creating and communicating a vision for the emergency operation, and providing a clear strategic direction for actions even in situations of great uncertainty and risk.
14. Successful management requires leadership; subject to the role of the government, leadership may be the most important single contribution of UNHCR to the emergency situation. Leadership requires that once decisions are reached, they are properly implemented. This discipline is essential in emergencies when there is often no time to explain the considerations involved. As far as possible, those directly concerned should contribute to decisions that affect them, but final responsibility rests with the UNHCR officer in charge.
setting in place the process of assessing the situation, defining immediate objectives and longer term goals and the activities to accomplish them.
16. Planning is vital both before and during an emergency, and operations planning must be based on detailed needs and resources assessments.
Organizing and Coordinating
establishing systems and mechanisms to achieve a given objective, and coordinating people and organizations so that they work together, in a logical way, towards the common objective.
18. It involves selecting, training and supervising staff, assigning and clarifying roles and responsibilities of all those involved, and structuring communication and information flow. In an emergency, coordinating is a crucial aspect of organizing.
Delegation of Authority and Responsibility
19. Emergency management should be organized so that responsibility and authority are delegated to the lowest appropriate level, and should be exercised as close to the operation or beneficiaries as is practical. Clear and unambiguous lines of authority and reporting should be established and communicated to all staff.
20. The management structure should be organized so that accountability for actions, including management decisions, is clear. Those who make a decision should be those with the appropriate level of knowledge to enable them to make that decision and should be responsible for ensuring its implementation and follow up (including monitoring). The involvement of unnecessary layers of management, and unnecessary numbers of people, in decisions as well as in responsibility for implementation, confuses and diffuses accountability. Ambiguity and lack of simplicity in the definition of responsibilities also slows action.
monitoring and evaluating performance in comparison with plans and initiating changes where necessary.
22. Note that the key management functions are important not only during emergency response, but also in the preparedness phase, although their relative importance in each phase may vary. Organization and coordination mechanisms, for example, should be developed during contingency planning.
23. The table below depicts one model of activities as they may occur in refugee emergencies. It is important to understand that the stages and activities of a refugee emergency operation could overlap, or occur simultaneously.
24. A final phase of an emergency operation is the transition from emergency response to longer-term support (care and maintenance) and durable solutions (voluntary repatriation, local integration and resettlement). The time spent providing emergency relief should be kept to a minimum, and planning and implementation should always take account of the longer term. The importance of the balance between short term and long term is seen in a number of the vital sectors.
Typical Activities
· Prevention;
· Early warning;
· Contingency planning;
· Development of emergency response systems;
· Generation of support among potential host and donor governments;
· Provision of stand-by resources;
· Pre-positioning of supplies;
·Training.
· Problem, needs and resources assessments;
· Resource mobilization;
· Handling donor relations and media interest;
· Operations planning;
· Implementation and coordination;
· Monitoring and evaluation;
· Transition to the post emergency operation.
25. Assisting governments in seeking durable solutions for the problem of refugees is a mandated function of UNHCR. Durable solutions must always be kept in mind, starting at the contingency planning stage. It is in this period that choices are made concerning how, how much, and for how long, aid will be delivered. These choices often have repercussions on the prospects for durable solutions that last long after the emergency has ended.
26. The best way to ensure an effective emergency response is by being prepared. Emergency preparedness can be defined as:
planning and taking act/on to ensure that the necessary resources will be available, in time, to meet the foreseen emergency needs and that the capacity to use the resources will be in place.
27. The scope of emergency preparedness is broad and the activities at that stage can be undertaken at the global, regional and country levels.
The preparedness measures should enable an organization to respond rapidly and effectively to an emergency.
28. At the global level, UNHCR maintains centrally a range of stand-by emergency response resources. These resources have been developed on the basis of past experience in emergencies. They include staff support, human and financial resources, operational support items and services, and a centrally managed emergency stockpile. The resources are available for deployment at short notice to any area where the need arises. They ensure a minimum and predictable level of global preparedness for emergencies. Moreover, there are also training activities available which can be used for capacity building.
29. For details of these resources, see the Catalogue of Emergency Response Resources, Appendix 1.
30. Contingency planning reduces the lead time necessary to mount an effective response and is a crucial tool to enhance the capacity to respond.
At the country and regional levels, early warning and contingency planning are the key preparedness measures;
31. The contingency planning process (see chapter 4) will allow the identification, in advance, of gaps in resources. A realistic plan may encourage donors and others to provide the missing resources.
32. Contingency planning helps predict the characteristics of the impending emergency - it increases the institutional analytical capacity which can be drawn upon should an emergency occur. It also helps identify the additional preparedness activities which may be required. These may include development or restructuring of the UNHCR organization in the country, emergency staffing, stockpiling, pre-positioning supplies and training. Priority should be given to activities requiring longer lead times.
Emergency Indicators
33. An emergency may start with a sudden large influx of refugees, with several thousand persons crossing a border, causing a highly visible life threatening situation. More often however, the onset of an emergency is not so dramatic or obvious, and a situation requiring an extraordinary response and exceptional measures may develop over a period of time. It is therefore essential to be able to recognize if a situation exists (or is imminent) which requires an emergency response, and what are the likely key characteristics (see table 1).
34. The following indicators are measurable and are therefore commonly used as thresholds above (or below) which an emergency situation clearly exists, or to signal whether a situation is under control and whether there is a need for urgent remedial action. The most important of these indicators is the mortality (or death) rate (see chapter 14 on health for information on how to calculate the mortality rate. More details of the other indicators are given in the respective chapters and in Appendix 2 Toolbox).
Table 1 - Emergency Indicators
Emergency Levels
MORTALITY RATE
> 2 per 10,000 per day
> 10% with less than 80%
Status of children
weight for height
< 2,100 calories/person/day
< 10 litres per person per day
> 25% of people with diarrhoea
Site Space
< 30 sq. meters per person (this figure does not include any garden space)
Shelter space
< 3,5 sq. meters per person
35. Other indicators may not be so easily quantifiable but may be just as critical, for example, the presence of a physical threat to the refugees or to the standards of human rights which they enjoy. In particular, threats of refoulement should be considered as an indicator of a need for an emergency response.
36. Emergency response can be defined as:
immediate and appropriate action to save lives, ensure protection, and restore the well-being of refugees.
37. Once safe asylum is assured, the priority of emergency management will be life saving activities. Timely and rapid problem, needs and resources assessments will help confirm or identify areas where gaps still exist from the contingency planning stage, both in terms of expertise and resources required.
38. Identification of problems requiring-specialist expertise is essential. Most refugee emergencies will require, in addition to protection specialists, one or more technical experts to coordinate the crucial technical sectors, such as health, food, nutrition, sanitation, water, shelter and infrastructure.
A Framework for People-Oriented Planning in Refugee Situations Taking Account of Women, Men and Children, UNHCR, Geneva, 1992.
Contingency Planning - A Practical Guide for Field Staff, UNHCR, Geneva, 1996.
Coordination Among International Organizations in Complex Emergencies, Disaster Management Training Programme, UN, 1997.
Initial Assessment in Emergency Situations - A Practical Guide for Field Staff, UNHCR, Geneva, 1998.
Supplies and Food Aid Field Handbook, UNHCR Geneva, 1989.
UNHCR Handbook; People-Oriented Planning at Work: Using POP to Improve UNHCR Programming, UNHCR, Geneva, 1994.
UNHCR Manual, Chapter 4, UNHCR, Geneva, 1995 (and updates).
Partnership: A Programme Management Handbook for UNHCR's Partners, UNHCR, Geneva, 1996.


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5 worst portrayals of historical figures in film
Posted by rzak On February 23, 2012 0 Comment
Cinema has always had a penchant for portraying historical figures. There's something about paying homage to famous people that seems to guarantee brownie points at film festival panels and awarding bodies. With the recent wave of fairly high-quality biopics such as The King's Speech, The Iron Lady and My Week with Marilyn, we should maybe take a moment to appreciate some of the sloppiest cinematic portrayals of history's finest folk.
#5 Kevin Costner – Robin Hood
It's hard to tell what Costner's acting approach was in his role as Robin Hood. He never really seems to give the whole 'British accent' thing a go, seemingly thinking that so long as he's scripted to say the occasional Olde English word every now and then, he can get away with it. Even if you could possibly ignore the accent, the other aspects of his performance are equally tame. His 'rousing' speech in which he says something about the forests and trees suggests that he doesn't give a shit about doing justice to our semi-fictional national icon, and his receding hair looks far too clean to convince us that this is a swash-buckling hero of the poor masses. Come to think of it, is there any role that Costner's actually right for?
#4 Keira Knightley – The Duchess
The Duchess of Devonshire was a pretty interesting character. She was an active political campaigner (unheard of in those days) and had a keen interest in writing her own literature and poetry. All this is brushed over in The Duchess in exchange for the more cinematic fact that she lived in a ménage a trois for 25 years. Knightley is typically dull in her portrayal of this dynamic historical figure, relying on her prominent jaw to express whatever emotions her character's supposed to be feeling. All Knightley has that's right for the part is a pristine English accent, a fairly pretty face and the fact that she's Keira Knightley – the inexplicable go-to girl for period films.
#3 John Wayne – Ghengis Khan
Tragically, The Conqueror is best remembered for the fact that it was shot on an ex-nuclear testing site, which has been connected to the fact that nearly half of the cast and crew developed cancer by 1981. In light of this, it's easy to forget the hilarious fact that John Wayne played Genghis Khan. Even though Wayne is used to rampaging around plains on a horse in Westerns, this isn't quite enough to justify this perplexing casting. Despite being kitted out with a spiked hat, painted-on moustache, and eye-liner to make his eyes look more, erm, Asian, Wayne's inability to play anyone other than John Wayne, oh and the fact that he's WHITE, makes this an endearingly awful attempt at depicting old Ghengis.
#2 Xerxes and the Persian army – 300
OK, so 300 never had any pretences to historical accuracy, being based on Frank Miller's comic rather than historical accounts of the Battle of Thermopylae. Nevertheless, the portrayal of the Persian forces – in particular King Xerxes who's depicted as an androgynous, fetishistic giant – incensed Iranians the world over. Even Iranian President Ahmadinejad spoke out on the film, accusing Western countries of "trying to tamper with history by making a film and by making Iran's image look savage."
Not only was the Persian army amassed of a mixture of slaves, Ogres and the zombie-like Immortals, but they pretty much have the shit beaten out of them for the whole film. What better way to further sour relations with a regime that hates us and is developing nuclear capabilities?
#1 Colin Farrell – Alexander
Alexander was a pretty awful film. Jumping on the early 2000s bandwagon of overblown historical epics, this was the worst of the bunch thanks largely to Colin Farrell. For a start, the man's a gruff, Guinness-drinking Irishman cut out for roles that at least partly acknowledge that fact. What he's doing prancing around the Middle East armed with sword, sandals and an awfully mismatching blonde wig is anyone's guess. In fairness, the film did garner some publicity, if only for a threatened lawsuit by a group of 25 Greek lawyers over the film's portrayal of Alexander as gay, despite little historical evidence supporting this claim.
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package com.onboard.service.notification;

import com.onboard.domain.model.Activity;
import com.onboard.domain.model.type.IdentifiableOperator;
import com.onboard.domain.model.type.Subscribable;

/**
 * 通知规则,用于判断是否需要发送通知
 *
 * @author yewei
 *
 */
public interface NotificationRule extends IdentifiableOperator {

	/**
	 * 根据活动对象和可订阅对象判断是否要发送通知
	 * @param activity 活动对象
	 * @param subscribable 可订阅对象
	 * @return 是否要发送通知
	 */
    boolean ifNotify(Activity activity, Subscribable subscribable);

    /**
	 * 根据活动对象和可订阅对象判断是否要发送通知
	 * @param activity 活动对象
	 * @param original 更新前的可订阅对象
	 * @param updated 更新后的可订阅对象
	 * @return 是否要发送通知
	 */
    boolean ifNotify(Activity activity, Subscribable original, Subscribable updated);

}

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Start with a couple of simple ingredients: Hershey's Kisses and Won Ton Wraps (found in the produce section of the grocery store).
Dip your finger in a dish of water and make a water stripe along all four edges of the dough.
and pinch the opposite corners together.
Then bring the next two corners up and pinch them.
Gently seal the side until you have a million cute little packages.
You can get really fancy if you want…or not.
Fry them in hot oil for a few minutes–until they turn golden brown.
and prepare for a very happy evening.
Place a "kiss" in the middle of the square and pinch the opposite corners together.
Fry them in hot oil for a few minutes--until they turn golden brown.
YUM! Those are really easy and look delish!
So tasty! 🙂 It's always fun to see what yummy things you can fry up! I always love it when you post recipes!
What if you put a little cream cheese in as well?
Dang–that sounds so good. You'd have to be careful though, because if they are in the hot oil too long, they get so hot that it would likely melt out–we lost some of the chocolate that way. I wonder though, if we could drizzle or dip it. Sounds fabulous, doesn't it?
They serve them in Chinese restaurants – just the won tons with cream cheese in them, no chocolate.
Then we dang-well better try it! :} It sounds fabulous.
I love that you include a bunch of pictures.
add cream cheese to those babies!
To make them savory instead of sweet mix some cooked crab meat and/or shrimp with cream cheese and a bit of Chinese 5 spice (to taste- it can get overpowering really fast so start with a pinch). Add put that in the won-ton wrapper, seal & cook.
You can also do them with pie filling & a bit of cream cheese- like cherry, blueberry, apple, etc.


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Casino Granted 24-Hour Request
BERLIN — While it could be several months before the Casino at Ocean Downs formalizes any plans to add table games, significant changes in the hours of operation, such as being open 24 hours a day on weekends and holidays, including New Year's next week, are already in the offing after the state gaming commission approved several changes last week.
In November, Maryland voters approved referendum Question 7 allowing, among other things, an expansion to table games, such as blackjack, poker, roulette and craps, at the state's existing and planned casinos. The approved referendum question also provided for the development of a sixth casino in Maryland in Prince George's County.
Question 7 also created the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and the newly appointed panel met on Dec. 13 for the first time to begin formalizing the rules for an expansion to table games and several other issues germane to the operation of the state's casinos.
Casino at Ocean Downs officials said earlier this month the current facility is not set up for table games and adding them would require a significant renovation and expansion.
While there is no immediate timetable for an expansion to table games at the Casino at Ocean Downs, the Berlin facility is looking to expand its hours of operation. During the Dec. 13 meeting, the Casino at Ocean Downs requested an extension of the hours of operation to 24 hours a day on weekends and also requested permission to operate 24 hours a day on certain weekends and at certain times of the year.
"With the recent certification of State Ballot Question 7, Ocean Downs has carefully considered our opportunity for extended hours of operation," the Casino at Ocean Downs' letter to the commission reads. "Considering the seasonal nature of our location and current time of the year, we do not believe our location can sustain full 24/7 operations at this time. We are, however, cautiously optimistic that limited additional hours are justified."
The Casino at Ocean Downs currently operates from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and into Sunday morning. However, in its approved request to adjust its hours as permitted by the approval of Question 7, beginning yesterday, Dec. 27, the Casino at Ocean Downs will now be open from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and will be open 24 hours a day starting at 8 a.m. on Friday to 3 a.m. on Monday morning.
The timing of the requested and approved changes to the hours of operation at the Casino at Ocean Downs came as the facility was preparing for a mid-week New Year's Eve and New Year's Day holiday and Ocean Downs officials also requested and received permission for a special holiday schedule. As a result, the Casino at Ocean Downs will be open from 8 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30, through 3 a.m. on Jan. 1, providing 24-hour access during the holiday at the Berlin gaming facility. Ocean Downs officials told the state gaming commission they will collect data during the amended 24-hour operation schedule to determine if future adjustments are needed.
"We will monitor actual occupancy and revenue generated during these periods to ensure that our operator share exceeds the additional expenses incurred," the letter reads. "We may request to add or delete hours based on actual results and the time of year. Given the seasonal nature of our location, we would also request that the Lottery Commission authorize up to and including full 24/7 operation at our location with approval of Lottery staff. This will allow us the greatest flexibility in responding to changes in business volume and the seasonality of our location."


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Korean People's Army Air Force (KPAAF) • 朝鮮人民軍 空軍
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
North Korean Air Force • Strategic Rocket Forces • Army SSM & AD Units • Coastal Defence Units • Paramilitary Forces • Special Op. Forces • •
Seoul assumes mock NK command from US in war game
When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his forces to launch a surprise attack on the South Korean island of Baengnyeong in the Yellow Sea, North Korean coastal guns, including 76- and 122-millimeter guns, opened fire.
Soldiers from the North's elite military units entered Gangwon Province via AN-2, an aircraft for low-altitude penetration into the South, and started guerrilla warfare.
These are several hypothetical scenarios in a computer simulation conducted Friday at the "mock central command of resistance (enemy) forces" in the South Korean Joint Chief of Staff in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The Joint Chiefs of Staff made public the mock headquarters, which serve as the virtual central command of the North Korean military, in a war game as part the bilateral drill Key Resolve being held March 11-21.
Until last year, this war game was hosted by the Combined Forces Command and the War Training Center within the U.S. Army`s 2nd Infantry Division in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, and served as the mock central command of the North Korean military. But the South Korean military set up another mock headquarters of the North to establish a joint exercise system led by Seoul ahead of the transfer of wartime operational control from the U.S. to South Korea set for December 2015.
The role of the North's supreme military commander, which was taken previously by the U.S., has also been handed over to the South. At the mock headquarters, a South Korean brigadier general who played Kim Jong Un at the mock center said, "Everything is conducted via the computer, but the exercise is carried out under hypothetical situations that are as close as possible to the reality on the Korean Peninsula by comprehensively reflecting North Korea's tactical principles, operations plans and combat capability."
Over the same hours, a mock exercise by the Combined Forces Command countering the North`s military was conducted at the Combined Battle Simulation Center at the U.S. military base in Seoul's Yongsan district. When wartime operational control is transferred to Seoul, the Joint War Simulation Center, which will be built within the Defense Ministry in Yongsan by 2014, will serve as the South Korea-U.S. combined forces.
The war game involves 17 military units, including six South Korean, three U.S. units in South Korea, seven from the U.S. mainland, and one U.S. unit in Okinawa, Japan. The battle simulation center is interlinked like a spider web with not only the simulation center in Yongsan, but also major military bases on the U.S. mainland, including Fort Hood in Texas and Scott Air Force base in Illinois, the U.S. military base in Japan, and Pyeongtaek and Osan bases in South Korea.
Source: (english.donga.com) News - 16 March 2013
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