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What Your Favourite Sex Position Says About You
"Missionary gets a bad rep, but there's something comforting about feeling the full weight of another person on you, sort of like a weighted anxiety blanket."
by Sierra Saunders
24 October 2017, 8:00am
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There's a reason every lyricist and creepy guy in human history uses the phrase "I want to get to know you" as a euphemism for "I want to have sex with you". The way someone bonks can tell you more about them than hours of lukewarm dinner conversation, and although each person-person pairing provides its own unique story, there are a couple of steadfast rules.
Having said that, I appreciate that not every position means the same thing to every person. My own heteronormative experiences are bound to be different from LGBT+ lovers, or those from the BDSM community. But even within the world of straight sex, maybe there are women out there who feel like they can't emotionally connect with their partner on a deep and spiritual level unless they're on all fours, getting taken from behind.
So I didn't want to write about what your position predilections reveal without first enlisting three of my friends and three people I've had sex with (I'm not currently speaking to the other three) about their favourite sex position and what they thought it said about them. Still, this is far from an exhaustive guide, and my own experience is the basis.
Okay: let's get to it.
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"Missionary. It's so comfortable. And intimate. Everyone wants to be comfortable" – Male, 26, gay
I love missionary myself because I'm incredibly lazy, and it's pretty hard for a man to be bad at it. People look down on missionary, but it really does the job: everything's sort of in the correct place and it doesn't require too much effort from either party, but it stimulates you inside and outside. There's something incredibly comforting about feeling the full weight of another person on you, sort of like a weighted anxiety blanket. The perfect all-rounder.
Snoop Dogg said it both first and best: "You don't love me / you just love my Doggystyle."
This is a sentiment all my ex-lovers can attest to. When asked his favourite position, my long-term fuck buddy (male, 26, straight) replied: "I like fucking you from behind because I can basically go for it, and it makes me feel like I can do anything. It's really wrong, but I just love the phrase 'smashing your back doors in', then actually doing it. Maybe I like it because I'm a man of my word?"
I think men love doggy because the butthole is exposed, which they like to look at and fantasise about as if it was the PornHub premium level. I love doggy because of the clitoral stimulation from the balls, the deep penetration, and because I know I look great with an arched back.
I'm not alone: my best friend (female, 23, bi) told me her favourite position is "anything from behind because it's the position I feel sexiest in, and have felt that way since I started twerking in bed. I just feel so powerful because I know that just a few strokes and it's too much for them. I just feel mad powerful doing it."
When it comes to heterosexual sexual relations, unsurprisingly, many relationships rely on traditional gender roles, and in doggy your man feels like a man. My best friend continued: "I am generally submissive to men, which I like, but [doggy] is just always a sensory overload for them, even if we've had sex before."
Doggy is the perfect position for so many different situations: shagging someone you don't particularly like the look of or want to see; when you're bored of shagging and need them to cum; if it's extremely hot and excess skin-to-skin contact is unbearable. The only real downsides are carpet burns if you're at it on the floor.
Spooning sex is, more often than not, the ending to a story that starts with you waking up to a boner pressed against your back. It is the optimum morning sex position: it gets the job done, doesn't require too much movement and means you can both avoid breathing foul morning breath at each other. It's intimacy for those who don't really know how to do intimacy.
If you're a man and this is your favourite position, you're probably fat, lazy or hyper-visual. Every guy I spoke to confirmed this. "I really like it when a girl gets on top," said one straight 26-year-old man. "Maybe because I'm lazy or maybe because I like being dominated? Kinda like it when the wetness goes on my stomach, and I'm like 'skrrrrt'."
Cowgirl, also, is the ultimate cocaine position: all inhibitions lost, you become a total exhibitionist, jiggling and teasing. Another friend, 26 and female, said: "I like being on top, controlling the flow. But I'm also partial to a bit of spanking and choking – which isn't so dominate. It's easy to say my sex life is just as confused as my actual life. Very reflective of me."
69ing
"69ing for me is like trying to do your maths homework while someone licks your leg. But maybe I'm just dyspraxic; I have bad coordination" – Male, 26, gay
Men: please try to be truly unselfish for once and just eat your girl out without putting your dick in her mouth. Oral is so much better if you make the act purely about delivering ecstatic pleasure for your partner. True pleasure is giving pleasure.
Unless you're a teenager, 69ing should be as redundant in your life as adults who still find the number 69 funny.
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For me, this really depends on the penis you are working with. A solid eight-incher is easy to pop yourself on, but certain curvature and smaller penises don't fare so well. I once had a particularly unpleasant experience with a penis bending much too far back – or I guess, actually, much too far forward? Anyway, let's just say ever that since then I can't bring myself to look at a slinky as it flops down the stairs.
No idea what this says about you, to be honest. Stop trying to have sex like you're a pornstar If you live in a house-share, this is an incredibly selfish act. Water, sex and pussy don't really mix; water is a solvent, not a lubricant. Also: having sex in bathtubs is totally overrated. When I was 17 years old and my boyfriend's parents went on holiday, we had sex in their tub and flooded the bathroom by mistake. Also, his ballsack floating around looked like a discarded sponge left to fester. Not great for anyone.
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Q: class dictionary not updating I'm still pretty new to python so please bear with me. I'm practicing classes and objects in python so I started this bank account class. There are two types of bank accounts: an individual or business. The business account inherits some behavior from the individual but I'm not completely finished with that.
The problem here is that whenever I deposit an amount, let's say 50 for example, the dictionary doesn't update the value to the corresponding key (the name of the account holder), I'm expecting the value to be updated whenever someone withdraws or deposits into the account - for example: initial balance = 50 deposit = 50, dict updates name and balance to initial balance + deposit
import sys
import self

#print a menu so user can pick
def menu():
    print("Welcome to Wells Fargo!")
    print("Lets get started!")
    print("1. Open Individual Account \n"
          "2. Open Business Account \n"
          "3. Check Individual Account \n"
          "4. Check Business Account \n"
          "5. Exit")
    #if user doesnt type number or 1,2,3 , throw error
    try:
      choice = int(input("Please enter your choice here: "))
    except ValueError:
      print("Oops! Looks like you didnt type something correct, please try again!")
    if choice == 1:
      print("Creating Individual account...")
      #create object representing account info
      #set name method
      individual.set_name(self)
      #set balance method
      individual.set_balance(self)
      #call menu
      menu()
    elif choice == 2:
      print("Creating Business account...")
      #create object representing account
      name = str(input("Enter your name here: "))
      start_balance = int(input("Enter the balance you want to start with: "))
      save = int(input("Enter how much you want to deposit in your savings account: "))
      #add object to list
      bacc = Business(name, start_balance, save)
      #call menu
      menu()

    elif choice == 3:
      print("Loading Individual Accounts..")
      #call check individual accounts method
      individual.check_accounts()
    elif choice == 4:
      print("Loading Business Accounts...")
      #call check business accounts method
      Business.check_accounts()
    elif choice == 5:
      #exit the program
      print("Thank you for using wells fargo, have a nice day!")
      sys.exit(0)

#ask user if ready
def prompt_user():
    try:
      ready = int(input("Are you ready to open/access a account?1=Yes,2=No"))
    except ValueError:
      print("Oops! You did not type something right, please retry!")
    else:
      menu()

#individual bank account class
class individual:
  #initialize defaults (name, balance, &ilst)
  def __init__(self, balance=0, transaction=0,name=''):
    self.balance = balance
    self.transaction = transaction
    self.name = name
    self.idict = {}

  #get the name of the account owner
  def set_name(self):
    self.name = str(input("Enter the name of the account owner here: "))
    #add name to dictionary
    idict[self.name] = 0

  #get balance user wants to start with
  def set_balance(self):
    self.balance = int(input("Enter how much money you want to deposit into your account: "))
    #if amount is less than 25, throw error
    if self.balance < 25:
      print("ERROR! Low Amount, must be greater than or equal to 25")
    #else add it to the dictionary
    else:
      idict[self.name] = self.balance

  global idict

  idict = {
    "John Adams": 5000,
    "Josh Adkins": 4000
  }

  #return object as a string , is this needed??
  def __str__(self):
    return str(self.name)

  #add money & calculate
  def __add__(self,other):
    balance = self.balance + other.balance
    transaction = self.transaction + other.transaction
    return balance + transaction

  #subtract money & calculate
  def __sub__(self, other):
    balance = self.balance + other.balance
    transaction = self.transaction + other.transaction
    return balance - transaction
    #return individual(self.name, self.balance)

  #return user balance
  def __int__(self):
    #search for user name
    for x,y in idict.items():
      if self.name in idict:
        print("fetching account balance...")
        print(int(self.balance))
        break;
      else:
        print("ERROR! Looks like you arent registered in our system!")
        individual.imenu()

  #individual account menu
  def imenu():
    #1. balance, 2. transactions(add, subtract) 3. close acc 4. exit
    print("1. Get Account Balance \n"
          "2. Deposit $$ \n"
          "3. Withdraw $$ \n"
          "4. Close Account \n"
          "5. Exit")
    choice2 = int(input("Enter your choice here: "))
    if choice2 == 1:
      individual.__int__(self)
    elif choice2 == 2:
      add_money = int(input("Enter the amount here: "))
      sum1 = individual(self.balance, 0)
      sum2 = individual(self.balance, add_money)
      idict[self.name] = sum1.__add__(sum2)
      print("Money added!")
      individual.imenu()
    elif choice2 == 3:
      sub_money = int(input("Enter the amount here: "))
      individual.__sub__(self, sub_money)
    elif choice2 == 4:
      individual.close_account(self)
    elif choice2 == 5:
      print("Goodbye!")
      sys.exit(0)

  #loop thru indiv acc(s)
  def check_accounts():
    #have user type in their name and check if they have an open account
    enter_name = str(input("Enter your name here: "))
    for key,value in idict.items():
      #check if name is in list
      if enter_name in idict:
        print("Your account was found! Proceeding...")
        individual.imenu()
      else:
        print("Looks like you dont have an individual account, please create one!")

  #close individual account
  def close_account(self):
    print("Type in your name to proceed with account deletion: ")
    try:
      #have user type in their name
      type_name = str(input("Type it here: "))
    except ValueError:
      #if user types anything other than name, throw error
      print("Looks like you typed something incorrect! Please retry!")
    #search business account dict ,
    for x,y in idict.items():
      #if the name is in the, dict remove it
      if type_name in idict:
        del[type_name]
      #if the name is not in the dict, redirect to menu
      else:
        print("Looks like you dont have an account! Please create one!")
        menu()

#call methods
prompt_user()

A: Hey bud I only have so much time a day to spend on this but I worked out a little better framwework for you to play with, try using elements in here working with it and modifying it, the skeleton of it should help you get all your goals accomplished with this certain code. I'll be back with more updates when I have time just wanted to give you something to play with! Enjoy!
class Account:
    """set stuff"""

    def __init__(self):
        self.accounts = []

    def set_name(self):
        print(self.accounts)
        self.name = input("Enter the name of the Account Owner: ")
        self.accounts.append(self.name)
        print(self.accounts)

    def set_balance(self):
        self.balance = int(input("Enter Starting Balance: "))

    def deposit_amount(self):
        self.deposit = int(input("Enter Deposit amount: "))
        self.balance += self.deposit

    def withdrawl(self):
        self.withdraw = int(input("Enter Withdrawl Amount: "))
        self.balance -= self.withdraw

    def close_account(self):
        name = input("Enter the Account Name: ")
        if name in self.accounts:
            self.accounts.remove(name)
        else:
            print("Account not Found.")
            self.imenu()

    def imenu(self):
        print("\n1. Get Account Balance\n"
              "2. Deposit\n"
              "3. Withdraw\n"
              "4. Close Account\n"
              "5. Exit\n")
        choice = -1
        while choice not in range (1, 6):
            try:
                choice = int(input("Enter your choice: "))
            except ValueError:
                continue
        if choice == 1:
            print(self.balance)
            self.imenu()
        if choice == 2:
            self.deposit_amount()
            print("Money added")
            self.imenu()
        elif choice == 3:
            self.withdrawl()
            self.imenu()
        elif choice == 4:
            individual.close_account()
            return
        elif choice == 5:
            return

class Individual(Account):
    pass

class Business(Account):

    def savings(self):
        self.savings = 0

    def savings_deposit(self):
        self.s_deposit = int(input("Enter Deposit amount to Savings: "))
        self.savings += self.s_deposit

while True:
    print("\nAre you ready to open/access an account? 1 = Yes, 3 = No")
    ans = 5
    while ans not in range(1,2):
        try:
            ans = int(input("Enter either 1 or 2: "))
        except ValueError:
            continue

    print("\nWelcome to the Bank!")
    print("\nSelect and option from the Menu")
    print("1. Open Individual Account\n"
          "2. Open a Business Account\n"
          "3. Check Indiviudal Account\n"
          "4. Check Business ACcount\n"
          "5. Exit")
    select = -1
    while select not in range(1, 6):
        try:
            select = int(input("Please enter your selection: "))
        except ValueError:
            continue

    if select == 1:
        print("\nCreating Individual Account...")
        individual = Individual()
        individual.set_name()
        individual.set_balance()

    elif select == 2:
        print("\nCreating Business Account...")
        business = Business()
        business.set_name()
        business.set_balance()

    elif select == 3:
        print("\nLoading Individual Accounts...")
        name = input("Enter your Name: ")
        if name in individual.accounts:
            print("\nYour account was found! Proceeding...")
            individual.imenu()

    elif select == 4:
        print("\nLoading Business Accounts...")
        name = input("Enter name of Business: ")
        if name in business.accounts:
            print("Your account was found. Proceeding...")
            business.imenu()
        else:
            print("Account not found.")

    elif select == 5:
        print("Thank you for using Bank, Have a Nice Day!")
        break

A: First of all, you setup your individual account using self. In Python, the term self is analogous to this in other languages and refers to the instance of the class you're working with. So, rather than use individual.set_name(self) you should use individual.set_name().
As for your specific problem, it stems from this method:
def set_balance(self):
    self.balance = int(input("Enter how much money you want to deposit into your account: "))
    #if amount is less than 25, throw error
    if self.balance < 25:
        print("ERROR! Low Amount, must be greater than or equal to 25")
    #else add it to the dictionary
    else:
        idict[self.name] = self.balance\

You only ever set the balance and don't consider how much is in there. Instead, you should try this:
new_balance = int(input("Enter how much money you want to deposit into your account: "))
if (self.name in idict):
    idict[self.name] += new_balance
else:
    idict[self.name] = new_balance

This will either add the selected amount to what's there or add to the dictionary.
As an aside, you should avoid asking for input in your class method as this is bad architecture. Instead, give your set_balance method another argument called amount and use that in place of your input.
I would also advise against overloading __add__ and __sub__ unless you have an analogy to the mathematical operations that makes sense. In your case, it doesn't really make sense to add two bank accounts to get a third so it's probably not a good idea.
Then there's your individual class. It's very strange how you mix instance and global variables together. Your class has things like name and balance that I would expect of a bank account class and then there's idict, which contains a global mapping of all accounts.
I would suggest submitting this code to a code review board because there are a lot of problems in it and I think you'd benefit from a more exhaustive criticism of the code.

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Well located in the heart of a vast private nature reserve, where the movie "1492-Conquest of Paradise" was shot. The imposing, resort-like hotel has several types of rooms scattered among the lush vegetation, with air-condition, fridge, TV. 2 pools, bars, restaurants, discos, souvenir shop and most of all: two beautiful beaches right in front. Various activities are possible: hiking through the private hotel reserve, swimming, fishing, diving or visiting the Carara National Park.
Our Opinion: Some may feel that the atmosphere is somewhat impersonal and a little too "club"-like. However, this is not a bad bathing option for the region, which is only 1:30h from San José. Given the extent of the property a car is highly recommended.
A luxurious French-Costa Rican hotel, built on a hill overlooking the Pacific with a breathtaking view of the Nicoya Gulf. The US-colonial style hotel offers a unique atmosphere of great charm. 8 standard and superior rooms, 20 (more spacious and air-conditioned) villas with balcony, bathroom, and junior and master suites. Bar, fine dining (by award-winning chef Vincent) and superior service. One of Costa Rica's most beautiful sunsets (which was used for the film "1492-Conquest of Paradise"). Swimming pool overlooking the ocean, free 4x4 shuttle to reach a small nearby beach, and an amphitheatre where classical concerts are held in front of the sea. The ideal place for a honeymoon or a romantic stay.
Our Opinion: The place is worth to (at least) take a drink at sunset, if you can. However, we lament the recent annex, which did not contribute to the original charm of the establishment. Rates are according to the hotel's category.
The Zephyr Palace decidedly intends to be an impressive hotel (or rather, fortress?) by its extravagant appearance. You may like it or not, but no one will remain untouched by the (interior and exterior) architecture – it truly is astonishing! The styles fluctuate between exuberance and sophistication. The so-called "Palacio" was constructed like a bird's nest and overlooks the Pacific and the Nicoya Peninsula like a medieval castle… away from prying eyes… The 7 suites (lucky number) with ocean view are all decorated differently pursuant to regional or epochal themes. Very nice bathrooms with Jacuzzi. Majestic restaurant, almost like an imperial ballroom. Shuttle to the private "Caletas" beach. Parking spaces.
An all-inclusive hotel, less than 1.5h drive from San José, part of the exclusive Hilton chain. 410 rooms of 3 categories (standard, junior suite and deluxe room with Pacific view), recently refurbished with all modern amenities: air conditioning, telephone, private bathroom (shower or bath, depending on category), hair dryer, cable TV and safe. 3 pools, 4 whirlpools, 2 tennis courts, 4 restaurants, 3 bars, disco, casino, parking places.
Our Opinion: Good price-performance ratio for "all inclusive" lovers. This resort (by a grey sand beach) has the advantage of being located 1 hour from San José Airport.
A simple lodge of twenty wooden bungalows amid a big finca on the Nicoya Gulf (mangrove region). Accessible over a good track off the Panamericana (4x4 recommended). Rooms with 2 beds, bathroom and terrace. Restaurant, bar, pool. Many boat tours, mountain biking, horseback riding and exploring the finca and small fishing villages nearby.
Our Opinion: A great base for nature lovers and birdwatchers.


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After graduating Cherry Creek High School, where he served as president of the film club, Sharon received more formal training at Colorado Film School, where he realized that the industry he loved was not always a bastion of glitz and creative freedom.
Sharon's search for the right angle—camera and otherwise—came after thinking through what he truly loved about the art of telling stories on film.
"From a really young age, I wanted to make narrative films and documentaries around human interest and try to spread the message of people in a positive light. I didn't know exactly what it would look like for my career," he said.
The answer came in 2013 with the founding of Sharon's 6162 Productions, a company that combines the filmmaker's penchant for filmmaking with his intrinsic love for positive people stories—but this time with a purpose that went beyond "feel good" movies.
What if Sharon could tell stories that could literally help people by making compelling fundraising films for charities, nonprofit organizations and mission-driven organizations?
So many of the charity promotional videos Sharon had seen before emphasized fancy graphics, talking heads and the 5,000-foot views of CEOs. What if these groups used actual filmmaking technique—story arcs, character, conflict, even flashback—to tell their stories?
Filmmaker Michael Sharon (right) interviews the Women's Foundation of Colorado. The Cherry Creek High School graduate specializes in producing compelling fundraising videos for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations.
6162, the company that brought the idea to life, was named for Sharon's childhood street address in Greenwood Village, the place where the young filmmaker's healthy imagination first took root in the backyard with makeshift sets and neighborhood casting.
"I wanted it to be more personal, and that was the address where I started my whole career, so I thought it was a nice homage to that," he said.
Now based in both Denver and Seattle, 6162 has produced videos for nearly 30 organizations. Many are played on the screen at fundraising events and on social-media platforms. The firm's rates are based on the size of the organization, its budget and other factors.
South metro clients have so far included Jewish Family Services and Greenwood Village's Courageous Faces Foundation, an organization that assists people whose faces have been touched by birth defect, disease or tragedy.
6162's video for Courageous Faces told the story of one man whose rare condition resulted in tumors all over his body.
Given the choice of contracting with more traditional corporate clients, Sharon, 29, says he gets much more satisfaction by working with mission-driven organizations.
"It seems like nonprofits give us a little more creative freedom and they have a lot more interesting stories," he said.
Although Sharon is committed to his short-form niche, he recognizes that some of the stories he is telling could eventually become fodder for full-length documentaries in their own right, an expansion idea that remains on the backburner for the time being.


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One example would be this graph: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/reportapp/javareports?name=PLOT_ESI.pdf
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Today, we are witnessing first-hand how technology is disrupting entire industries.
Retailing is being reshaped in so many different ways, from sourcing and supply chain, to assortment and inventory planning, and from inventory and resource management to the checkout line. All of these changes focus on what's in the store and on the shelf.
It's great that retailers are embracing all sorts of new technology to run the enterprise leaner and more efficiently but nobody makes a penny in retail until a customer buys something and we tend to forget that most critical moment, the decision to buy.
Advances in AI are powering new ways to connect with customers from conversational commerce to improved segmentation and hyper-targeted offers in the e- and m-commerce space. What a brilliant "cut-off" strategy ― making the sale before the customer even knows they want the product or sets foot out the door heading to the store. It's not going to get any easier as more and more sophisticated online selling strategies are being tested and deployed to lock consumers into virtual shopping. Add to all of that split-second online buying that taps the emotional core of shopping and "triggers" the decision instantly. It's not as easy to revoke that split second decision as it is in the store by simply placing an item back on the shelf.
So, with that mountain of challenges comes a single simple question: How to get consumers into the store and keep them coming back? Are we focusing enough on the shopping experience? If the answer were easy, we'd all be doing it, but it's not. The answer in part is to use as many channels as possible to connect with customers and give them a reason to come in to the store. At the end of all of those expectation building channels, options and effort, comes the final test ― making the shopping experience in the store unique, immersive and last but not least flawless. Easy right? Far from it.
A new generation of solutions are linking shoppers' behavior ― online, in-store, in real life, which are being harnesses to improve the retailer-customer relationship. There are many new technologies available today that can help retailers know even more about their customers and use that knowledge to sharpen their customer experience design and model even better, more unique customers shopping journey.
Facial Recognition. A fun display determining what kind of shopper you are and telling retailers a little more about you, your preferences and behavior in the store.
Interactive Advertising. Ads Reality (a Fujitsu partner solution) showing an interactive VR catwalk in store using digital displays and consumer mobile technology to drive traffic and buying both on line and in the store.
Smart Fitting Room. Combines Fujitsu's Market Place POS software, Fujitsu TeamPOS 8000 POS Hardware, Fujitsu Taskforce wearable communications platform and an Interactive Mirror to improve not only the fitting room experience but also to drive sales at that most critical "moment of buying decision" by incorporating pay now in the fitting room to avoid checkout queues or even worse, abandoned sales.
Market Place with RFID. We've been talking about RFID for decades, but getting past the dock doors and into the stores has been a challenge. Cost, source tagging, reliability, even physics have stood in the way of realizing the dream of item level inventory management using RFID. With the potential of combining RFID with other technologies like machine vision and artificial intelligence, it looks like RFID may be ready for a renaissance. Labor wage rate pressure and focus on seamless checkout may be the impetus to push RFID over the goal line finally. Fujitsu Market Place and whole basket and cart scanning technologies are ready to take on the challenge of seamless checkout with RFID.
Taskforce. Today, many retailers are looking to bring more wearable technology to their store operating environments ― ranging from store staff communication, task management and even safety all intended to improve the shopping experience for consumers. Hand-free two-way communication can be a significantly useful tool when running the store with tight labor hours and spread out staff. When integrated with self service and POS, wearable technology using Fujitsu Taskforce can make all the difference between a happy customer and a customer leaving with a disappointing experience.
AI Delivery. Artificial intelligence can be harnessed in a growing number of ways, from assortment planning, to pricing and promotions strategies. AI can also be used to help the store run more efficiently. With so many different tasks and priorities, can AI help store staff make better decisions on what they do next, or even multi-task and get more done in less time? The answer is yes, whether it's taking care of the customer in front of you and at the same time managing alerts like a delivery arrival before the truck arrives at the back door or handling a remote approval at checkout, AI can help determine priorities and utilize resources across the store to operate more efficiently.
Intelligent Engineering with Augmented Reality Support. Seems like all we need these days is a set of tools and a smartphone to fix anything. That has never been truer than today and using augmented reality and mobile devices to help store technology support teams "see" the problems can help make corrections faster and easier. With intelligent engineering support, you have the ability to provide enhanced remote diagnostic and support using AR tools.
Retail Engagement Analytics. Using in-store consumer behavior analytics in real-time can help store operators and their staff respond to enhance the customer shopping experience. At the enterprise, in-store consumer behavior analytics helps store planners and merchants gain deeper insights on physical customer counts (not just transaction counts), passer-by's, customer clustering, travel path, dwell time, and "hot and cold spots." When merged with actual conversion rates, retailers can have much deeper insights on conversion rate, shoppability and NPS score results.
Connect with us at NRF 2019: At Fujitsu, we have a very clear understanding of complex global retailing environments and challenges. If you are attending NRF, come see Fujitsu, a global powerhouse of leading edge retail technology "front and center" at Booth #4405, Jan 13-15, Javits Center, NYC. Fujitsu will exhibit and demonstrate all the technologies mentioned above. We have a broad portfolio of "Connected Retail" solutions and services that can help you drive greater efficiency and business value from within your stores and how we can help you harness the power of "co-creation" to deliver new, tangible and lasting value, across your enterprise and the global customers and communities you serve.


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Weak global aluminium prices saw underlying profit more than halve to $24 million in 2016 at Pacific Aluminium's Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.
Only a consistently weaker New Zealand dollar cushioned the smelter, which made a $54 million underlying profit in the previous year when prices had already tumbled to historic lows, from "aluminium prices which languished at around US$1,605 per tonne," New Zealand Aluminium Smelters chief executive Gretta Stephens said in a statement.
Underlying profit includes the impact of non-cash movements in the value of the smelter's contracts for electricity supply with Meridian Energy. On a statutory net profit after tax basis, the profit fall was more dramatic, falling from $173 million in 2015 to $67 million in 2016.
The result was achieved on total revenues of $684 million, compared with $745 million the year before, despite producing more metal in 2016 than 2015.
Aluminium prices have improved somewhat this year, trading at around US$1,950 a tonne at present. The company declined to give an outlook for 2017 earnings.
An energy sector analyst for Woodward Partners, John Kidd, last month described the smelter as facing a "deeply favourable cocktail" of factors this year, including improved global prices, higher premiums for the Tiwai Point smelter's top quality output, low input costs because alumina costs had not risen at that time to reflect higher metal prices, and "flat" energy costs.
However, Stephens said the smelter's "modest profit" was "swamped by transmission costs", reprising the company's long-held complaint that the smelter, which uses around one-seventh of all the electricity produced in New Zealand, should not be contributing as much as it does to parts of the national grid that it does not use.
The smelter had shaved its heating and lighting bill during the year "but we can't control transmission costs which, at $67 million for the 2016 pricing year, were more than two and a half times the amount of our underlying profit".
The smelter faced "one of the highest power and transmission prices of any smelter in the world outside China", making it "harder to compete in the highly competitive aluminium market". Transmission costs would rise a further $5 million in 2017, further eroding profitability despite the smelter operating at record levels of output in the last two years, Stephens said.
The transmission pricing issue is sensitive because of the failure by the industry regulator, the Electricity Authority, to implement significant cuts initially proposed for lower South Island grid users' charges as part of its Transmission Pricing Methodology review. The cuts had already been wound back when the authority was forced back to the drawing board after discovering some of its analytical work had been botched.
The Tiwai Point smelter is one of five aging Australasian smelters that its majority shareholder, Rio Tinto, earlier this decade placed into a separate vehicle, Pacific Aluminium, with a view to their sale. Buyers did not emerge.
While it has been customary for Rio and the smelter's past owners to protest at the price of New Zealand electricity, disruption and power price spikes in the Australian electricity industry have been Pacific Aluminium's greater problem in recent months, with 100 workers laid off at the Boyne Island smelter in Queensland earlier and spot price spikes this month that saw Rio calling for state government intervention.
From January 1, Meridian gets a price increase under the refreshed contract it negotiated last year with the smelter's owner, NZ Aluminium Smelters, majority-owned by Rio Tinto.
Meridian thinks one of its windfarms will be the next power station to be built at some time between 2019 and 2023. With special feature audio.
Some 450 current and former employees will share the settlement.


Duncan originally trained as a sound engineer at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Since 2001 he has been developing artworks and performances that use, abuse and question digital communication systems. Early installation works have been presented at ISEA, Navigate Live, Sonic Acts, InBetweenTime and ArteMov. Since 2005 he has focused on mobile audio works and locative media, and more recently has been continually developing pieces where the line between audience and performer becomes continually questioned, most notably the 'subtlemob' form, of which a number of works continue to tour internationally. From 2007 − 2010 he was a senior lecturer in Media Practice at the University of the West of England and from 2011-2012 he has been associate artist at Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge.


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Past Contestants
Take a look at some of our past contestants and where they are now!
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Dakota Neuman
wows audiences with his exceptional vocal range when singing anything from the old classics to the current chart toppers. His original songs have quickly become some of his most requested at shows. Singing solo on stage since the age of eight, he quickly became a local favorite. Dakota took up guitar at the age of 11 and won the 2015 Washington State Nashville Country Star champion title.
After his first trip to Nashville in 2016, he quickly decided that was where he would go to record. Since his move to Nashville In October of 2016 Dakota has had the privilege to play many of the local music establishments showcasing his songwriting abilities and was listed on the "writers on the Rise on the Row" by Frisky Frogs. Neuman's first original EP entitled "So It Begins" was released in May of 2017.
Audrey Collins
Audrey Collins is an American country-pop singer/ songwriter and recording artist. Born and raised in Tacoma, Audrey fell in love with story-telling at a very young age and storytelling is a very important aspect of her songwriting. She grew up listening to a variety of artists who have influenced her in her own artistry including the Eagles, Foreigner, Martina McBride, Brooks and Dunn and LeAnn Rimes. She released her first EP, "The First Beat," in 2019. Her songs reflect personal experiences of love, heartache, having a good time and finding herself. Whether she's performing for crowds at a local open mic or belting the National Anthem at Seattle Mariners, Audrey's youthful energy and pure tone draws the audience into feeling connected with the story she is sharing.
Audre Belt
Born in the small town of Ellensburg, Audre Belt was raised there by her grandmother, Phyllis. Phyllis was the lead singer in her own band, Phyllis Belt and the Country Kings, and passed on her love for performing to Audre.
From a very young age, Audre began singing and performing on stage, and by age 16 she was winning local singing competitions. At age 20, Audre got the opportunity to open for James Otto twice in one month, and later that year she opened another show for Brian McCommas. Audre has played with some of Washington's most talented musicians and is co-founder of American Honey, a Yakima-based country/rock band.
Hannah Nichole
Hannah Nichole has been performing for nearly a decade. She strives to sing original songs that stem from personal experiences that allow meaningful connection for people. Her songs touch on subjects like love, adoption, self-worth and more. Over the years, she has been invited to conferences and retreats in multiple states and regions to share her story through music.
She recently released her EP "Where It Goes."
Maile Mae
After releasing her first album, country artist Maile Mae is making a statement. The singer/ songwriter traveled to Ashland, Alabama to record her EP and work with Kevin Moon, who has worked with artists such as Daryle Singletary, Ashton Shepherd, Lorrie Morgan and John Anderson. With her soulful and classic sound, Mae is paving her way through the Pacific Northwest. Since releasing her new project, Mae has been on tour throughout Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona.
The 24-year-old country singer has opened for many Nashville recording artists including Maddie & Tae, Jon Pardi, Keith Anderson, and James Otto, to name a few. Maile Mae and her band have performed at large outdoor venues including Watershed.
Jess Jocoy
Having grown up south of Seattle, hitting every karaoke night and singing competition, Jess Jocoy's parents would drive her to kept her eye ever on the prize: Nashville. "I'd had this dream that I was going to move to Nashville and be a country singer like Miranda Lambert or Faith Hill, and get a record deal, and sell out stadiums," she says. With a twang in her voice, an edge to her sound, and a fire in her belly, Jocoy might just do it. Jocoy attended Belmont University to dive deeper into songwriting. She emerged and released her New Heart/Old Soul EP in 2018. In song after song, Jocoy says that — the very heartfelt human thing that she, herself, needs to hear.
(Since writing this bio on Jess, she has released a new album titled "Such A Long Way" and has released a Christmas song "Green and Gold" which was co-written with Jon Cavendish.)
Charlie Green
With extreme dedication and determination to music, Charlie Green has taken the stage with hit singer/songwriters, James Otto, Jason Michael Carroll, Keith Anderson, Clint Daniels, and many more. After opening for Keith Anderson in 2014, Charlie was asked to be a part of the "Keith Unplugged Tour" - 2015. The young artist wasn't hard to find at many fairs and festivals while throwing campsite concerts for those attending. After participating in the Texaco Country Showdown, the Green made his way to Nashville Tennessee, to record his debut EP, "Don't Mess," along with his military tribute, "Proud American."
Washington State Nashville Country Star Committee: Ed and Mary Lisenbey; James and Leslie Todd; Jack and Susan Brandt; Brock Hires.
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Everyone can use appropriate doses of feedback.No feedback is debilitating. It keeps educators from being able to determine whether or not they are on the right track, whether or not supervisors care, and keeps good communication in the unknown. Everybody is busy. That is an old tiresome excuse. What is most important for learning? Some feedback to tell if people are on the right track, wrong track, or they should find another track.
No feedback is worse than a "no" response from someone. At least at "no" response is active and clear. If an activity or an assessment is not giving data or information needed to be productive, we can take the feedback, stop or change the direction. Receiving direct information helps to eliminate mind reading or making assumptions. Clear feedback, about how the behavior is being viewed or the results, helps to self-correct and get on the a better path.
Know(ing), or more explicitly, when feedback is known, that data can be positive or negative. If it is negative, an option is to adjust or stop. Negative feedback usually gets an emotional response. which is a double-edged sword. Emotional events can enhance or impede learning.
To emphasize this point, it is the perceived sense of threat. The threat does not have to be real. That is why a learning culture and the relationships within classrooms, schools, districts, and communities are a critical element when dealing with data and feedback.
Positive feedback signals to keep doing what is working because of the good results. The brain responds by releasing dopamine into the system, which is the pleasure neurotransmitter. It feels good and the tendency is to keep doing it. On the other hand, dopamine can cause dependency on drugs and alcohol or other addictive events. Dopamine doesn't distinguish between good or bad. It only signals what feels good. This is why some, mostly kids, will spend hours on video games. They become addictive because the game is built to be progressive, keep engaging the attention. Every time the score is better, it feels good. When a new high is attained, another new high is received.
So, when feedback is known, what to do? A reverend in north Minneapolis, when addressing our African-American male students, said, "when ignorance ends, responsibility begins." I whole-heartedly agree with this statement. If something is not working and nothing is done, that is not responsibility or accountability it's abdication. There is a saying in the Bible, "the hottest corners of hell are reserved for those, in the time of crisis, remain silent." It is time to use data as feedback rather than blaming and shaming.
Let's look at feedback as information to inform our learning practices, review how the system is designed and not continue doing what is not working. In order to do this means informing our learning strategies rather than conforming to what is having moderate, if not, mediocre, results.
To have these conversations a culture of learning from and with data without fear will help work constructively rather than persecuting people. W. Edwards Deming, years ago, suggested that if you are not getting the results you want, look at the design. Organizations are getting 100% congruence with what we are designed to do. He said basically this is design issue not always problem people.
Maybe it is time to change the "F" word from failure to feedback. Maybe changing the culture will help move ahead without threat and use the data as information in a positive direction.


Let's hear it for all the single ladies who are fed up with winter and yearning for some time in the sun but can't decide between a warm coastal escape on the Caribbean or the Pacific shores. You might be surprised to know that you can have them both in Costa Rica.
Situated in the lower portion of Central America and spanning both coasts, with Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, Costa Rica abounds in natural beauty, unique wildlife, and ancient culture to explore. Whether you're up for a serious binge of eco-tourism or down for a relaxing spa experience by day and just plain fun by night, you'll find it there. When you're considering a trip to Costa Rica, here are the things to know!
At about 20,000 square miles, Costa Rica is not that much larger than the country of Denmark. With a chain of volcanoes that run the entire length of the country, it's divided into seven provinces that each has distinct natural characteristics and offers a diversity of experiences.
Guanacaste, on the northwest "Gold Coast," is home to near-perfect beaches and the most luxurious resorts in the country.
Alajuela and Heredia, inland from Guanacaste and bordering Nicaragua, are where you'll find the predominant part of Costa Rica's pristine mountaintop cloud forest, one of the most unique environments in the world. The area abounds in lush coffee plantations as well as a number of hot springs created by the formidable Arenal Volcano.
San José and Cartago make up Costa Rica's central valley, where most of the population lives and works, many on the farms and ranches that thrive in the fertile soil and rolling hills.
Limon takes in the country's 125-mile Caribbean coast. The northern portion is rich in prehistoric rain forest and is the nesting ground of the famous green turtles of Tortuguero. The southern portion of Limon is known for its white sand beaches and vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture. Despite its tropical beauty, Limon is one of the least touristy areas of the country.
Puntarenas is the southernmost province, divided into two parts reaching along the Pacific coast to Panama. North Puntarenas is famed for its surf, with strong and consistent breaks that draw surfers from around the world. South Puntarenas offers extreme experiences of a different sort, with its Osa Peninsula home to virginal rainforest and one of the most biodiverse habitats on the globe.
Costa Rica isn't a "big city" kind of place. It's got just a few, relatively small, metropolitan areas with the kind of urban accommodations, fine dining, and, let's face it, shopping that you might be used to in other countries. But the cities are where you'll find museums and other cultural attractions.
San José is the capital and largest city, and, not surprisingly, is in the province of San José. Chepe, as it is referred to by locals, is only about 100 years old, so it doesn't have the old colonial architecture and monuments you might expect. What it does have, though, are many restaurants, treasure-filled museums, art galleries, theaters, and a lively night life. It's also a good place to start a trip, as Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in neighboring Alajuela is a hub for flights throughout Costa Rica.
On the upscale side of things, Escazú, virtually a suburb of San José, is noted for having cosmopolitan amenities. It's where you'll find some of Costa Rica's best cafés, restaurants, and boutiques as well as the huge Multiplaza with movie theaters and as many shops to visit as you can stand.
The eponymous capitals of other provinces like Alajuela, Heredia, and Limon all boast their own charms as well as tourist services. Dynamic street life, farmer's markets, festivals, and proximity to the country's many natural attractions make them musts for your itinerary.
It's the gorgeous natural setting and unique wildlife that draws most vacationers to Costa Rica. With over 500,000 plant and animal species, it's one of the world's most biologically diverse countries, and its conservation policies are aimed at keeping it that way. An extensive number of national parks and preserves dot the country; you can explore them on your own or join guided tours that are available year-round.
In addition, Costa Rica offers all the active warm weather sports you can imagine both on land and on the water. There's horseback riding, ziplining, hiking, climbing, cycling, golf, and hot air ballooning as well as fishing, diving, surfing, whitewater rafting, kite sailing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding in locations that will take your breath away.
Beachfront hotels offer a textbook tropical vacation with direct access to sand and sea. Pass the Pina coladas, please, and don't wake me until it's time to leave.
Ecolodges provide a respite from civilization where you can wake up in a rainforest jungle, on a coffee plantation, or even in a treehouse. There are also facilities that offer eco-camping as well as glamping. At eco-lodges you'll find activities with a low-impact on the environment, like hiking, snorkeling, and tours of flora and fauna, as well as locally sourced and seasonal dining.
Yoga hotels focus on health and wellness, with classes as well as weeklong retreats. The spa meals and tranquil environments will refresh body and soul.
Farm hotels are just that: hotels and cabins set on working farms. You can help milk a cow, feed a horse, or harvest fresh vegetables… or you can just watch and see how it's done. Some farm hotels are rustic and some are quite sophisticated with all the amenities you'd expect from a resort, albeit with livestock grazing on the grounds.
Vacation home rentals are also available in Costa Rica. Kick in with some friends and enjoy a private retreat in glorious surroundings.
It's always a good idea to study up a bit about a country before you visit so that you get the most out of the experience. You're on your own for the whole story, but the cheat sheet version is that Costa Rica's indigenous people came under Spanish rule in the 16th century and remained a Spanish colony until several changes of government led to its independence in 1847. Since then, and with uninterrupted democracy since 1949 (when it also abolished its army), it has remained one of the most stable, peaceful, and progressive nations in Latin America.
Renowned for its eco-tourism, the country is the only one to meet all of the United Nations' criteria for environmental sustainability and is among the greenest countries in the world. It generates over 98 percent of its electricity from green sources and plans to be carbon-neutral by 2021.
Despite the country's progressive policies, and the fact that Costa Rica is the safest country in Central America, human nature remains what it is. Women will always seem to be easier targets for criminals, even if they're not, and machismo is persistent in this part of the world. Basically, pack your common sense along with your bathing suit.
Don't show a lot of skin. Unless you're on the beach, it's wiser to cover up and not dress provocatively. We all know what should be, but a firm grasp of reality is what will keep you safer. In rural areas, dressing modestly is also a sign of respect for the culture.
Don't react to catcalls. Local men may be quite vocal about their appreciation of your female form, but regardless of what your immediate reaction is, keep your eyes straight ahead and keep walking.
Don't sit alone at a bar. And don't flirt with the locals. That's tough stuff and not meant to take all the fun out of your trip, but be mindful of the macho culture and remember you're not back home somewhere where everybody knows your name.
If you're ready to go someplace where winter is only a word, the natural features are stunning, and life moves at an easier pace, Costa Rica may be just the place for you.
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That's why I said Religion, not named any specific religions. It's more about the ideas than the specific religion/church/theology/pantheon/cosmology. Don't want to leave your current one? Then make what you do have meaningful and push for your elders and priests to be full of conviction in uplifting those who do well and shaming those who do not.
Those who don't care to join a religion because they think in modern religious perspectives are a lost cause anyway, probably.
Must everything be paralleled in GoT? I had not drawn the connection previously and now...gah, I hate that is is an example and yet not what I had pictured at all, as fun as it would be. There are different degrees of religious methods and enforcement. And religions can be large enough to host a spectrum of personalities.
Yes everything must be paralelled in GoT! That is simply a must!
But other than that you are right of course. Although Garas doesn't really need a reason to declare random wars, so I'm good with him and Goriad...well you know him. Anyone, beyond my chars, I actually like the idea of promoting such a mindset in religions, but wonder how many would be up for it. It's certainly worth a try though.
Ah, interesting. So Atamara got sunk, eh? Seems about right, I guess.


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The Peninsula Chicago Announces Contemporary Art Exhibit: REVERB Curated by Kasmin, Coinciding with EXPO CHICAGO, September 20 – October 22, 2019
Susan Ellefson
susanellefson@peninsula.com
CHICAGO, IL – August 28, 2019 – The Peninsula Chicago, in partnership with Kasmin, is pleased to present REVERB, an exhibition of contemporary art showcasing works by three artists whose practices explore movement, sound, and electricity, engaging with the rhythm and structure of the urban environment. This is the fifth consecutive year that The Peninsula Chicago has hosted a contemporary art exhibit at the hotel, in conjunction with EXPO CHICAGO, the International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art, the eighth edition of which will take place at Navy Pier, September 20 to 22, 2019. On view and open to the public throughout the hotel's public space from September 20 through October 22, 2019, the presentation additionally coincides with the Chicago Architecture Biennial —another of the city's most celebrated creative expositions.
Featured artists and exhibit artworks:
James Nares' (b. 1952, England) multi-media practice encompasses film, music, painting, photography and performance, investigating physicality and the unfolding of time. Nares' Delta, from his Road Paintings series, continues the artist's ongoing kinetic investigations—exploring the form, direction and repetition of objects in motion by mark-marking using a mechanical road striper. Driggs II, a gilded pavement-stone rubbing of a New York City street, registers the topography of the city which has acted as protagonist and collaborator throughout Nares' work. Three of the artist's films—Drip (2007), Drop (2007,) and Paper Factory (2007)—will also be exhibited. A retrospective of the artist's work, NARES: MOVES, is on view at Milwaukee Art Museum now through October 6, 2019.
Iván Navarro's (b. 1972, Chile) socio-politically charged sculptures of neon, fluorescent and incandescent light activate both the sensorial and psychological experience in his viewer. Back To Square One (2017) emerges from a series incorporating text that poetically alludes to the geometric form of each work. Also included in the exhibition are two iterations of Navarro's iconic Impenetrable Room (2012-2016) and, elsewhere, Impenetrable (Mouth) (2012)—a work that sits directly on the floor, enticing viewers to look down and into the body of the sculpture. Exploring a fourth dimension that can be seen as either reflection or fiction, the works are made up of containers lined with undulating neon that ripples into infinity against a mirrored backdrop.
Naama Tsabar's (b. 1982, Israel) Transition canvases repurpose the internal and external components of the amplifier—wires, speaker, circuit board—to create a new formal visual experience whilst retaining the object's ability to broadcast sound. Tsabar's sculptural works and sonic installations weave together iconic actions and objects from rock music (the guitar, the amplifier, the microphone). The motifs of femininity, gender, disruption, destruction, and reconstruction recur throughout her work and performances.
Commitment to Contemporary Arts
Maria Razumich-Zec, Regional Vice President and General Manager of The Peninsula Chicago remarks, "Every fall for the past five years we have partnered with extraordinary artists, collectors and galleries to showcase exceptional artists' work, all with an effort to shine a light on emerging talent, and transform our lobby to encourage guests to pause, take notice and appreciate the art.
The Peninsula Hotels Supports Public Art Initiatives
The Peninsula Chicago's desire to provide guests with memorable art experiences aligns with The Peninsula Hotels' global commitment to promoting the rich and vibrant cultural aspects of the destination cities in which it resides. In a continuation of the group's ethos of innovation, The Peninsula Hotels has worked alongside curators Bettina Prentice and Isolde Brielmaier to present 'Art in Resonance' a new, multi-year global contemporary art program – that commissions work from artists who are poetically pushing the boundaries of their mediums. The program reflects a deeper commitment to engage with the artistic sphere, not only as a venue but as an originator and innovator of culture.
About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited (HSH)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Bangkok, and The Peninsula Manila. Projects under development include The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Yangon and The Peninsula Istanbul. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John's Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.
About EXPO CHICAGO
EXPO CHICAGO 2019, The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art, is presented by Art Expositions, LLC at Navy Pier's Festival Hall, hosting more than 135 leading International exhibitors presented alongside one of the highest quality platforms for global contemporary art and culture. Entering its eighth year as a leading international art fair, EXPO CHICAGO offers diverse programming including /Dialogues, IN/SITU, IN/SITU Outside, the Curatorial Forum, the Art Critics Forum, and OVERRIDE | A Billboard Project. In addition, EXPO CHICAGO continues to publish THE SEEN, Chicago's International Journal of Contemporary & Modern Art. Under the leadership of President and Director Tony Karman, EXPO CHICAGO draws upon the city's rich history as a vibrant international cultural destination, while highlighting the region's contemporary arts community and inspiring its collector base.
About KASMIN
Founded by Paul Kasmin in SoHo in 1989, Kasmin cultivates a rigorous exhibition program that places historic figures of Post-War art in dialogue with the evolving practice of established and emerging artists working today. Kasmin was among the first galleries to move to Chelsea in 2000 and continues to expand its program to include more artists and estates, now encompassing three gallery spaces anchored in the heart of the Chelsea Arts District at 10th Avenue and 27th Street.
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Q: How to get original file size from GPG-encrypted file? I have a large file encrypted with GPG and I also have the key to decrypt it. How can I get the size (in bytes) of the original unencrypted file, without actually decrypting the whole encrypted file?

A: By default gpg uses compression, but if no compression was used then the original file is almost the same size as the .gpg file (a test with -z0 only added about 80 bytes).
Normally gpg doesn't tell you the size of the decrypted file, but since you've got the passphrase you can start to decrypt the file using some extra verbosity (with at least two -v's, or -vv), only throw away the decrypted data by writing it to /dev/null with --output, all together your command might look like
gpg -vv --output /dev/null bigfile.gpg

After decryption starts you'll see the info you want in the line that starts with "raw data", as in:
        raw data: 298000 bytes

It should take only a few seconds for the verbose data to get printed to the terminal (stderr), so just press CTRL + C afterwards to cancel the rest of the decryption.

A: I urge you to ask the person to give you the checksum file.
This is a common practice used when distributing software.

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*create a checksum file

*sign the checksum file

*distribute both the software and the checksum file

If the checksum verification passes, then recipients know that your software has not been modified.
If the checksum file is signed by you, then recipients know that it is the correct checksum file for the distributed software.


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Far too often, the voices of the poor and oppressed—in the United States and around the world—have been marginalized or even silenced. At World Relief Spokane, we believe in using our voice, rights, and privileges to speak out against issues of injustice. This is done by educating and influencing those in positions of power to promote policies and structures that ensure the God-given dignity of all.
Our commitment to advocacy is based on biblical truths and on the example of Jesus Christ. World Relief Spokane works to educate and mobilize local churches and communities around realities of immigration justice. We believe that churches in Spokane and the Inland Northwest have a unique opportunity to follow the example of Christ and stand with refugees and other vulnerable immigrants during these difficult times.
World Relief Spokane is seeking individuals, churches and communities to help us grow our advocacy engagement. We are recruiting volunteer advocates who are passionate about justice and ready to stand for the vulnerable people we serve. Below are ways you can partner with World Relief as an advocacy ambassador.
Educate yourself and others as you join World Relief in supporting governmental policies and actions consistent with the call of Scripture to welcome the stranger among us. Increase your understanding of the refugee resettlement process, learn more about current immigration policies, and stay on top of news concerning refugees and other vulnerable immigrants in the US.
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Honor Frost Library, Special Collections, Hartley Library
Honor Frost Library, Special Collections, Hartley Library: About
For general enquiries about the Honor Frost Library contact:
email: archives@soton.ac.uk or tel. 023 80593335
Search Room Bookings:
Address: Special Collections, Hartley Library, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ
Special Collections Home Page
Printed Special Collections
A-Z List of Collections
Borrowing Books
Most Honor Frost Library books in the open access area are available for Long Loan.
If you have a University I.D./Library Card you can borrow books at the Loans Desk or at the self-issue units on level 2.
From: Antoine Poidebard Un grand port disparu: Tyr (1939)
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Honor Frost Archive
Honor Frost Library
The Honor Frost Library contains books and pamphlets on the subject of underwater archaeology with a particular focus on the Mediterranean Region. It covers the development of the techniques of underwater archaeological investigation, reports on individual wrecks, books on the history and archaeology of harbours of the area, contemporary guidebooks and classical texts. Many of the books have been annotated by Honor Frost and the collection includes publications to which she contributed.
Extent: 756 books and pamphlets, ranging in date from the 19th century to the 21st century.
COVID-19 National Lockdown, January 2021 - Access
Special Collections Open Access Area - University of Southampton staff and students can continue to use the click and collect service, to book browsing slots and to book study spaces in the Special Collections open access area. See Library Services and COVID-19.
Archives, Manuscripts and Rare Books Search Room - this service is closed. Members of staff are working off-site and can provide a limited enquiry service. Please email Archives@soton.ac.uk with any enquiries.
The Honor Frost Library is part of Special Collections on level 4 of the Hartley Library.
Modern books (call number Frost) are shelved in the Special Collections open access area and can be used whenever the Hartley Library is open.
Older books (call number Rare Books Frost) are fetched for use in the Archives, Manuscripts and Rare Books Search Room.
If you do not have a University I.D. Card, you will need to show photographic I.D. on entering the Hartley Library and on entering the Search Room, a form of I.D.which includes your permanent residential address.
WebCat includes records for the Honor Frost Library.
The Honor Frost Library is part of the personal collection of Honor Frost (1917-2010) and was presented to the University of Southampton in 2017 by the Honor Frost Foundation.
A pioneer in the field of underwater archaeology, Honor Frost initially studied art before going on to work for both the Ballet Rambert and the Tate Gallery. Having taken up and developed a passion for diving, she was introduced to the archaeological investigation of wrecks by Frederic Dumas. After working on archaeological plans for Kathleen Kenyon, Honor Frost recognised that underwater archaeology required the application of similar scientific techniques, particularly in terms of record keeping, and these she developed and applied to subsequent investigations. Honor Frost is probably best known for her discovery in 1971 of a Punic shipwreck near Marsala in western Sicily, her investigations of the Pharos site at Alexandria and her research on stone anchors.
The collection also includes a small number of books owned by the modern art collector, Wilfrid Evill, who was Honor Frost's legal guardian.
Honor Frost Under the Mediterranean Sea (1963)
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Reprographics Service
The nearest copier is behind the main staircase on level 4.
If you are not a member of the University, you will need to set up a guest account online, see Hartley Library: Visitors
Bound volumes in Rare Books cannot be photocopied but you can request photographic or microfilm copies, subject to the age and condition of the item.
See Reprographics Service for a list of the types of copy available and charges.
Honor Frost Foundation
Centre for Maritime Archaeology, University of Southampton
Nautical Archaeological Society
URL: https://library.soton.ac.uk/honorfrost


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ComiXology New Releases For The Week of August 26th, 2013
DC Comics' Villains Month Checklist
VILLAINS MONTH: FAWKES, SNYDER Show FOREVER EVIL Effect on THE RIDDLER
FLASH Writer Talks ZERO YEAR & FOREVER EVIL Tie-ins
FOREVER EVIL: A.R.G.U.S. vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. & Their '4th-Worldly' New Headquarters
How to Make Link's Master Sword From 'The Legend of Zelda'
Wonder Woman on TV! Check it Out Here…
Wonder Woman Earth One Retitled, Will be Released as The Trial Of Diana Prince
WONDER WOMAN Kills…Who? Is the New GOD of What? AZZARELLO Explains (Spoilers)
Rising Star Marguerite Bennett Takes BATGIRL to ZERO YEAR
Lobo Creator Giffen on the Revamp: It's Not How I'd Do It, But It's Someone Else's Turn Now
Lobo's 'new look' might not be as 'Twilight'-y as everyone fears
New DC NATION – METAL MEN Preview Clip and Image
LOBDELL: SUPERMAN Goes to 'H'EL' for 'KRYPTON RETURNS' November Crossover
LOBDELL Talks TEEN TITANS, CRIME SYNDICATE & Origin of KID FLASH
LOBDELL on KRYPTON RETURNS SUPER-Crossover in November
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Wevelgem Airport är en flygplats i Belgien.   Den ligger i provinsen Västflandern och regionen Flandern, i den västra delen av landet,  km väster om huvudstaden Bryssel. Wevelgem Airport ligger  meter över havet.

Terrängen runt Wevelgem Airport är platt. Den högsta punkten i närheten är  meter över havet,  km sydost om Wevelgem Airport. Runt Wevelgem Airport är det mycket tätbefolkat, med  invånare per kvadratkilometer.. Närmaste större samhälle är Kortrijk,  km öster om Wevelgem Airport.

Trakten runt Wevelgem Airport består till största delen av jordbruksmark.  Klimatet i området är tempererat. Årsmedeltemperaturen i trakten är  °C. Den varmaste månaden är juli, då medeltemperaturen är  °C, och den kallaste är december, med  °C.

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