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Hugo Ximello-Salido is a self-taught, Mexican-American artist whose work explores cultural identity, personal identity, communication, connection, and more. Born and raised in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, Ximello-Salido's natural creativity and passion for painting stems from a family background full of artists. Upon moving to the United States, initial cultural shocks and difficulty with communication prompted him to begin expressing himself visually and to develop his own style and techniques.
Ximello-Salido's early work was primarily inspired by the traditions and colors of Mexican culture. Through a fusion of folkloric symbols, old-world history, and contemporary social issues, the artist creates a dialogue about identity and culture that abounds with color and texture. He continues to find inspiration in the intersection of various communities, especially the LGBT community, and strives to convey distinct yet universal perspectives to the viewer through his work.
Ximello-Salido's paintings have been displayed in galleries and at events in both Mexico and the United States (including at the Agora Gallery in New York City), and the artist has been featured in several print articles and a documentary, Art Views: Creativity and Culture in Kansas City.
As a native Mexican, culture and tradition are a vital part of my heritage. As a Mexican-American, I am fascinated by the dialogue between different cultures and traditions. As an artist, I explore personal experiences, emotions, and connections through the lense of my past and present in order to create a vibrant future.
My early work focuses on the legacy of Mexican culture and its collision with the American experience. Major inspirations include Mexican colonial style, "La Catrina" (the elegant skull), and other culturally significant symbols such as La Loteria Mexicana (Mexican bingo), papel picado (perforated tissue paper), and Talavera. I use a variety of materials, including acrylic paint, ink, gels, sand, papier-mâché, spray paint, and more to modernize, revive, and reinvent the Mexican art that inspires me.
Through each piece, I seek to convey a unique yet universal sense of being, feeling, or thought. I hope to challenge stereotypes, commercialization and commodification, and the arbitrary barriers we create between our shared humanity. My point of view emerges from varied perspectives on language, cultural differences, race, cultural bias, and more. My process is meditative and expressive, an expulsion of demons and a dispensation of beauty.
By crafting original artworks inspired by Mexican folklore, diverse communities, and daily experiences, I endeavor to bridge the gap between past and present as a modern, Mexican-American artist.
3 Things I Believe As An Artist
Anyone can create art.
Art should be accessible and affordable to everyone.
All work should be original.
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-APRIL 2009, Private exhibit, "Contrast" Kansas City, MO
-MAY 2010, Scion Lab "Colors That Vibrate" Kansas City, MO
-FEBRUARY 2011, Centro Cultural Casa de los Colomos, Secretaria de Cultura, "Brochazos de Jubilo" Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
-APRIL 2011, Punto del Arte- Café/Galería, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
-SEPTEMBER 2014, Johnson County Community College, Diversidad," Catrinas y Algo Mas", Overland Park, KS
-SEPTEMBER 2015, Johnson County Community College, Hispanic Heritage Month, "Catrinas y Talavera", Overland Park, KS
-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016, Second Presbyterian Church Brookside, "Sugestiones Coloridas", Kansas City, MO
-DECEMBER 2017-JANUARY 2018, The Westside Local, Kansas City, MO
-MARCH 2018, Second Presbyterian Church Brookside, Kansas City, MO
-MARCH 2018, Starbucks Art Gallery Space 39th St, Kansas City, MO
-AUGUST-NOVEMBER 2018, The Culinary Center of Kansas City, "Local Life", Kansas City, MO
-OCTOBER 2018, All Souls Gallery, "Mis Catrinas", Kansas City, MO
-SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2018, Blue Valley Library, "Art Views: Creativity and Culture in Kansas City", Overland Park, KS
-MARCH 2019, Bistro 303, "A Phallic Expression- an exhibit about male circumcision awareness", Kansas City, MO
-SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2019, Cafe Trio "Solo Art Exhibit", Kansas City, MO
-NOVEMBER 2019, Kansas City Artists Coalition "Dead is Natural But Our Reaction to Dead Are Unnatural", Kansas City, MO
-JUNE 2010, Boveri Realty Group, Crossroads Art District "First Fridays" Kansas City, MO
-MARCH 2011, Vestíbulo del Foro de Arte y Cultura , Secretaria de Cultura. "Celare" Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
-OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014, Mattie Rhodes Art Center & Gallery, "Day of the Dead" Kansas City, MO
-MARCH/APRIL 2015, Mattie Rhodes Art Center & Gallery, "Los Colores de la Vida" Kansas City, MO
-APRIL 2015, Images Art Gallery 11th Annual Juried Art Show, Overland Park, KS
-SEPTEMBER 2015, Art Westport- 37th Annual Local art fair, juried art show, Kansas City, MO
-MAY 2016, Mattie Rhodes Art Center & Gallery, "Chicano Voice" Kansas City, MO
-JUNE/AUGUST 2016, Mattie Rhodes Art Center & Gallery, "Lucha Libre" Kansas City, MO
-FEBRUARY/APRIL 2017, ButtonWood Art Space, "Urban + Abstract" Kansas City, MO
-JULY/SEPTEMBER 2017, ButtonWood Art Space, "World Vision" Kansas City, MO
-JULY 2018, Agora Gallery, "The Figure and Unknown Places" Chelsea, New York City
-OCTOBER 2018, Roeland Park City Hall, "Diverse Perspectives" Kansas City, KS
-OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2018, Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery, "Day of the Dead", Kansas City, MO
-NOVEMBER 2018, Kansas City Artist Coalition, "One Night Stand", Kansas City, MO
-DECEMBER-JANUARY 2019, SPA on Pen, Kansas City, MO
-MARCH 2019, Oak Street Mansion "Art Hotel", Kansas City, MO
-MAY 2019, Mattie Rhodes Art Center & Gallery "Chicano", Kansas City, MO
-JULY 2019, Interurban Arthouse, "The Queer Experience" Overland Park, KS
-JULY 2019, Raw Artists "Natural Born Artists" Kansas City, MO
-AUGUST 2019, Interurban Arthouse, "Tangled Roots" Overland Park, KS
-DECEMBER-JANUARY 2019-2020, Interurban Arthouse, "Members Showcase" , Overland Park, KS
-2010, Good Samaritan Project "Corks & Canvas" Fundraiser Event, Boulevard Brewery Company, KCMO
-2012, Good Samaritan Project "Corks & Canvas" Fundraiser Event, Studio Dan Mainers, KCMO
-2015-2018, Prairie Baptist Church, "Wacky Action Alzheimer Annual Fundraiser" Prairie Village, KS
-2017, Heartland Men's Chorus "Dinner of Note" Fundraiser Event, Kansas City, MO
-2017, Literacy KC "Corporate Spelling Bee" Fundraiser Event, Kansas City, MO
-2018, Heartland Men's Choir, "Dinner of Note" Fundraiser Event, Kansas City, MO
-2018, Good Samaritan Project, "Flavor events" Fundraiser Event, Kansas City, MO & Shawnee, KS
-2019, Kansas City Artists Coalition, "36th Annual Action Fundraiser" Kansas City, MO
-2019, Walk AIDS Fundraising event, "House Party" Kansas City, MO
-2019, Unicorn Theater, "Boho Bash" Fundraiser Event Kansas City, MO
-2019, Hearland Men;s Chorus "Dinner of Note" Fundrasing Event, Kansas City, MO
-2019, Gay Sofball Wold Series, "AIDS Walk KC", Kansas City, MO
-2019, Owen /Cox Dance Group, "For The Love Of Dance", Kansas City, MO
Artwork presentations
2013 - Shawnee Mission South High School, "Day of the Dead" Overland park, KS
2015 - United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, "Art Technique demonstration" Leawood, KS
2016 - Second Presbyterian Church Brookside, "Day of the Dead & Altar de Muertos" Kansas City, MO
2019- Oak Hall Condominiums, "The Oak Hall Art Soirée Series" Kansas City, MO
2019- Kansas City Artists Coalition, "Day of the Dead and Muxes" Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Artists Coalition
InterUrban Arthouse
The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
Mid-America Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
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education/nationality
Mexican-American (Born and raised in Mexico)
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Medieval Islamic Empires introduces students to the historical significance of Muhammad and the origins of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. Students learn about the importance of the Koran and the Five Pillars of Islam. Students also explore the achievements of Muslim scholars and artists, the growth of Muslim empires, and the history of the Crusades, the long series of wars during the Middle Ages in which European Christians attempted to retake control of the Holy Land and other formerly Christian territories in the Middle East.
This unit includes a Student Reader, Timeline Image Cards, and Teacher Guide, providing Guided Reading Supports and the following Additional Activities: map skills exercises; a domain vocabulary activity; art activities about the Taj Mahal and Islamic architecture; an activity on the calligraphy and art of the Koran; and a Unit Assessment.


The 2019 Keuzegids has awarded the Top Degree Programme label to programmes that earned a total score of at least 76 points. Ten of the 69 national degree programmes that were awarded this label are UG programmes, just like in 2018. The best UG Bachelor's programme is Archaeology, with a total score of 92 points. The other nine top UG Bachelor's degree programmes according to this threshold are: Theology (88), Religious Studies (86), Minorities & Multilingualism (84), Philosophy (80), Liberal Arts and Sciences (80), English Language and Culture (78), Astronomy (78), Applied Physics (78) and Philosophy of a Specific Scientific Discipline (76).
A degree programme can also be the best in its category without achieving the Top Degree Programme label. Alongside the top 10 degree programmes, another eight UG Bachelor's degree programmes are at the top of their respective category. These are: Artificial Intelligence, Human Movement Sciences, Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning, Information Science, Media Studies, Pedagogical Sciences, Pharmacy, and Law (the degree programme in Leeuwarden).
In total, 49 UG Bachelor's degree programmes were assessed, giving the UG the second highest number of degree programmes in all 14 Dutch universities. There is a separate Keuzegids for Master's degree programmes.
The Dutch Higher Education Guide is published annually by the Centre for Higher Education Information (Centrum Hoger Onderwijs Informatie, CHOI) and is intended for secondary school pupils and deans who want to find out more about university Bachelor's degree programmes. The assessments in the Keuzegids are based on student evaluations (National Student Survey 2018), data from the national degree programme database Studiekeuze123, and NVAO visitation reports.
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castLabs to roll out UltraViolet product suite for B2B sunrise in the US
Amsterdam, The Netherlands(9/7/2012) -
castLabs, a leading mobile video technologies and services company, today announced the rollout of their UltraViolet product suite for the UltraViolet B2B sunrise period in October. The castLabs UltraViolet product suite provides a comprehensive solution tailored to the requirements of content providers and retailers. Its features enables business customers to effortlessly integrate with the forthcoming UltraViolet video content ecosystem, created by the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE). UltraViolet delivers a compelling way to collect and enjoy home video entertainment.
The castLabs UltraViolet product suite contains the download service (DSP) and the DASH-based streaming service (LASP) as the central components. The platform is integrated with the UltraViolet Coordinator, and on the frontend, the public Retailer Proxy APIs provide simplified access to the DSP and LASP services for retailers who want to adopt the UltraViolet experience. This currently is the only platform that supports with CMLA-OMA and Microsoft PlayReady all deployment-ready UltraViolet DRMs for content downloads.
For the device side, the castLabs UltraViolet product suite provides a Device SDK, enabling retailers to create their own customised video player application. The Device SDK features Java and native player core components, CFF file playback, progressive download, all HTTP streaming protocols including DASH, DRM agent, integrated multi-channel audio codecs from Dolby and DTS, CFF subtitles support and HDMI output.
All components of the castLabs UltraViolet platform have been developed in accordance to the final set of UltraViolet specifications, guaranteeing the highest level of security, seamless integration and 100% UltraViolet compatibility.
"Being an UltraViolet pioneer from the beginning, we are very happy to now equip the first-movers in the movie industry with our solution", said Michael Stattmann, Managing Director of castLabs. "Rolling out our cloud services for the B2B sunrise period in the US is an important milestone in building the first secure, yet platform-independent and customer-friendly video content ecosystem worldwide."
castLabs is presenting its technologies and services at the IBC 2012 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, at the IBC Connected World, hall 14, pod 143, from September 7-11.
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castLabs provides pioneering software, technologies and services for digital video broadcasting and streaming systems all over the world. The company markets their Video Service Delivery Platform (VSDP), containing the first complete UltraViolet solution for retailers, complemented by the first UltraViolet-enabled Android video player in addition to a fully-fledged modular OMA BCAST implementation worldwide.
castLabs' solutions are based on internationally defined industry standards and offer the highest possible level of security. Tailored to the needs of major network operating companies, its solutions seamlessly integrate into existing network and IT infrastructure and are ready to operate shortly after installation, thereby providing for an attractive cost-benefit profile and reduced complexity.
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Q: Country detection in Google Analytics I use Google Analytics (GA for abbreviation) in an iOS app I create and I have a question about "Country" dimension in GA.
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Ryo stayed with the Akatsuki for three days, becoming very friendly with the trio over time.
During those days, Ryo kept reminding the Trio to be vigilant when dealing with Hanzo.
Spending time with them, Ryo felt that they were much nicer and more innocent than what they had turned into in the Manga, so he just kept reminding them.
Over the course of those three days, the Akatsuki started taking action as well. To Ryo's surprise, their wasn't really much difference in abilities between the Rain and the Aktsuki's regular Ninjas.
The Akatsuki was a secret organization that took action in the Dark; they never confronted the Rain Village face to face. However, they kept interfering with the execution of their assassination mission.
The Rain village's economy relied mainly on the rewards from assassination missions, and some of their secret Ninjutsu were very helpful with that.
With the Akatsuki's interference, the mission completion rate of the Rain Ninjas plummeted, and many employers started losing trust in the Rain Village.
Hanzo also was taking his own measures, but the Akatsuki were cautious, and were not being fooled by his traps.
With that, Hanzo had to give up on the idea of going to the Lightning Country's battlefield in order to focus on dealing with the local Akatsuki.
Ryo's task was successfully completed, and after bidding farewell to the Trio, he summoned Fukasaku and asked him to take him into the Lightning Country's battlefield via reverse summoning.
Ryo and Fukasaku had just appeared in Konoha's Lightning Country camp, when a silver falcon wrapped with lightning Chakra flew towards Ryo.
A falcon is really fast in the air, and the speed brought by the Lightning Chakra mode made it more like a thunderbolt.
Fukasaku was startled by the falcon's sudden appearance. Just as he was preparing to fight, he saw it landing on Ryo's shoulder.
"Hey! You're really mean; not taking me along when you go out to play!" Kogin left the Lightning Chakra mode and started complaining on Ryo's shoulder.
"Sorry, sorry, this time I forgot to bring you along!" Ryo tried to make Kogin feel better.
Fukasaku was looking at Kogin with surprise, as it was the 1st time he saw a summoned beast in the Lightning Chakra mode.
However, with careful observation, Fukasaku found that there was no summoning Blood Covenant tied to Kogin. In other words, the bird was qualified to become a summoned beast, but no one had any contract with her.
"Ryo Chan, why didn't you make a summoning contract with this bird? Do you worry that we at mount Myoboku won't agree?" Asked Fukasaku.
"It's not that Fukasaku sama. I found Kogin in the forest and brought her into the camp. Upon inspection, I found that she had Chakra in her body, and that she was smarter than usual. So I taught her talking and Ninjutsu with Kushina ne-san." Ryo explained.
Fukasaku's face showed his surprise. Finding such a smart bird in the forest, and training it until they point making it fit to be a summoned beast, what kind of luck is this?
"Ryo Chan, you can make a summoning contract with young Kogin. With a summoning contract, you could summon her at any time."
"Fukasaku san, can she sign such a contract with several people?" Asked Ryo.
Fukasaku went and observed Kogin, and then summoned Gerotora in. He inspected some worn scrolls that the latter gave him, and made Kogin spill a drop of blood upon one of them.
Her blood slowly merged with scroll, and after its full integration, Fukasaku sighed for the good fortune of Ryo.
"Ryo chan, this is an unused Summoning Contract Scroll from Mount Myoboku's stocks. I just made Kogin chan spill some of her blood on it. Now, just sign your name with your own blood, and leave you finger prints on the seal just like before, and you'll be able to use [Summoning] to summon Kogin." After that, Fukasaku handed the scroll to Ryo.
Ryo couldn't wait to sign, then made Kogin fly into the distance.
After she went out of sight, Ryo used [Summoning] to bring her in, and the experiment was a great success.
Kogin flew out of a small cloud of white smoke forming underneath his hand.
Ryo showed his gratitude to Fukasaku, but the latter's attention was focused on Kogin.
"Kogin Chan, now you're one of the Summoned beasts. I hope you can expand you clan and form a new race of summoned beasts as soon as possible."
Kogin had no idea what Fukasaku was talking about, but from his serious face, she felt like it was a serious matter, and she nodded in response.
Fukasaku was very satisfied with her attitude, and returned to Mount Myoboku after saying goodbye.
Ryo looked at the scroll and had a headache. Kogin became this smart and strong by absorbing the Ryumyaku's Chakra. Making a new race of Summoned Beasts, does it mean that he now has to try to find a male gray magpie?
He shook his head and stopped thinking about it, and took the contract and wanted to find Kushina.
If Ryo was like a parent to Kogin, Kushina was more like a nanny and teacher to her. She taught her everything from counting to Ninjutsu. She was obviously really eligible to sign this contract.
Ryo entered Sage Mode, and tried to locate Kushina, and he found her teaching Kotori Uzumaki how to refine her Chakra.
Kotori was already 8 years old. Originally, Shinshiro tried to make his daughter a civilian. But her recent kidnapping rang the warning bell to him, and he decided to make her a Ninja.
As an Uzumaki, Kotori had all the high vitality and the immense Chakra that an Uzumaki usually has.
Ryo felt that her body had as much Chakra as a regular Jonin, even though she was obviously a beginner.
Seeing her have that much Chakra right off the bat, Ryo felt really jealous; he was still struggling to increase his own Chakra stores.
"Ryo, you're back? Did the mission go smoothly?" Kushina looked surprised to see Ryo back so soon.
"Yes I'm back. We'll talk about the mission later. First, I have a gift for you. Said Ryo as he handed the contract to Kushina.
"What is this?" Kushina didn't have a summoned beast, and never saw a Summoning Contract, so she curiously asked.
"I know I know what it is!Ne-san, this is a summoning contract. With it, you can call Kogin from far away to be at your side!" Ryo didn't get time to talk, as Kogin went on and answered.
"Kushina ne-san, you only need to sign with your blood and leave your finger prints, and then you can use Summoning to summon Kogin whenever you want."
Following Ryo's instruction, Kushina signed the contract, and then summoned Kogin from Ryo's Shoulder to her side.
Kushina didn't have much interest in summoned beasts. She had the Kyubi and she felt that was enough for her. However, it's different with Kogin.
Kogin was like a child that she had raised herself. The young falcon was very affectionate for her teacher. Being able to sign a contract with Kogin, Kushina was very happy with this gift.


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17 Simple Ways How to Have Confidence in Islam
by Catra February 19, 2018
Having confidence is important to do all activities because it is a character that makes us believe in ourselves. It can change everything that we do and make it better and more meaningful. However, not many people can have confidence because they are too shy and don't want to show it to everyone.
Confidence can be channeled and shared with everyone and make them get some benefits too. Islam also teaches to all the followers to have a confidence in every self because it is the key to get success in this life.
Here is presented how to have confidence in Islam.
1. Read Qur'an
The confidence and belief will grow stronger and better for several reasons: Among the main base, a servant hears and experiences with his heart and ears the content of the verses of the Qur'an and Nabawi hadiths that show about greatness, goodness, perfection, and strength of Allah SWT in creation with the truth of apostles and Prophet.
The perfection of their doctrine as well as the evidence they have in the form of miracles and punishments of what befell those who deny and oppose them. It is also about the reward that will be obtained by good people and punishment for those who oppose later on the Day of Judgment.
And is (it) not sufficient for them that We revealed to you the Book (which) is recited to them? Indeed, in that, surely is a mercy and a reminder for a people who believe. (Al-Ankabut 29:51)
See also: Prayers at Night of Lailatur Qadar
2. Do not feel inferior to others
In the letter of Ali Imran verse 139 explains that as a human you do not have to have a weak mentality, be confident because humans are created by Allah SWT in the highest degree state. In addition, we are the same with others so there are no gaps that separate us with them. Feeling inferior can make us feel not confident especially if people have already begun to look down at us.
And (do) not weaken and (do) not grieve and you (will be) [the] superior, if you are believers. (Al-Imran 3:139)
3. Stand on Allah's side
In Surah Fusshilat verse 30 explains to you not to be afraid and sad in life. We must be trustful to be the Muslims because we have God that is Allah SWT and He has promised paradise to His people. We must stand on Allah's side and have His courage that will make us more confident in facing anything.
Indeed, those who say, "Our Lord, (is) Allah," then stand firm – will descend on them the Angels, "(Do) not fear, and (do) not grieve but receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you were promised. (Fussilat 41:30)
See also: Prayers for Getting Partner and Fortune
4. Convinced of Allah's help
Allah will not inflict bad for His servants who believe in Him. All that He did to His servants must be for the good of the servant. However, many people do not realize it so that when they get disaster or problem, they are grumpy and prejudice to Allah. We must believe that Allah will help us in all conditions so we can gain more confidence from the power of Allah.
O you who believe! If you help Allah, He will help you and make firm your feet. (Muhammad 47:7) [AdSense-B]
5. Increase our faith and iman
Having faith and iman will make us get more confident in facing difficulties and problems. It is because they will help us as a spirit and strength in our body to overcome them. We must not underestimate faith and iman because we can't do anything and will become a weak person without these.
And know that among you (is the) Messenger of Allah. If he were to obey you in much of the matter, surely you would be in difficulty, but Allah has endeared to you the Faith and has made it pleasing in your hearts and has made hateful to you disbelief and defiance and disobedience. Those (are) they – the guided ones. (Al-Hujurat 49:7)
See also: Ways How to Get Prayers Answered in Islam
6. Have a big dream
To have a confidence, we can have a big dream and it will motivate us to get it with all our strength. This dream will be always in our mind anytime and anywhere so we need to do something about it and achieve it with our ways. We must have a dream so our life will not feel boring and it is the key to still move on and live happily in this world.
For those who do good (is) the best and more. And not (will) cover their faces dust and not humiliation. Those (are the) companions (of) Paradise, they in it (will) abide forever. (Yunus 10:26) [AdSense-A]
7. Always believe in Allah
We must believe in Allah and put our trust in Him so we can have a confidence when facing difficulties and problems. By believing only in Allah, we also get the love and help from Him that can raise our moral and confidence. Allah will not leave His servant alone and we must remember this so we always pray and never start negative thinking about Allah.
And He will provide for him from where not he thinks. And whoever puts his trust upon Allah, then He (is) sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah (will) accomplish His purpose. Indeed, Allah has set for everything a measure. (At-Talaq 65:3)
See also: Function of Money in Islamic Perspective
8. Pray to Allah to get courage
"O Allah, lay my chest, make my affair easy, and let loose my tongue, that they may understand my words."
There are sometimes that we feel very nervous when doing something such as speak in public and can't say any words or can't speak like we usually do. In this case, we can pray to Allah to get courage and confidence.
This is a prayer that we can read when we will speak in public. If you feel nervous when going to a speech or giving a speech, you can read this prayer before speaking. Insha Allah, we will be given strength by Allah so we can confidently speak in public.
9. Give the best effort
We must give our best effort when doing something so it can raise our confidence. By giving our best effort, it can also influence the other people and they will start to recognize and praise us. This also can increase our confidence and will be resistant to the difficulties so we can face everything with a straight head.
Indeed, your efforts (are) surely diverse. (Al-Layl 92:4)
See also: Rules for Slavery in Islam
10. Smile a lot
Smiling can take a few seconds to make you more relaxed, even the most exciting moments. This is because the smile has a close relationship with positive thoughts about the circumstances you will face. And with a smile, will not only show a cheerful expression on the face, but also release endorphin hormones that make our feelings calmer, and improve blood circulation in the face. So with a smile, you will appear more confident and ready to face any situation.
"Thou shalt not underestimate the goodness of the slightest, even if only by meeting with your brother with a radiant face". (H.R. Muslim no 2626)
11. Self-introspection and correct it
If we have experienced something unexpected, and in fact shake or confidence, then try to repeat the situation with optimism and positive thinking. Do not forget, at the end of the story, self-correction should also be done because who knows in the future we will experience the same situation. And when it happens, we hope we can handle it better.
See also: Ways How The Prophet Sleep
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12. Never discriminate others
We must never discriminate and insult other people because it can make us feel arrogant and superior to the others. It will affect our confidence because it will not be a positive vibe again but it will become a negative one that is not the definition of confidence.
O you who believe! (Let) not ridicule a people [of] (another) people, perhaps that they maybe better than them; and (let) not women [of] (other) women perhaps that they maybe better than them. And (do) not insult yourselves and (do) not call each other by nicknames. Wretched is the name (of) disobedience after the faith. And whoever (does) not repent, then those – they (are) the wrongdoers. (Al-Hujurat 49:11)
More Ways to Have Confidence in Islam
Here is presented more ways to have confidence in Islam.
Change our appearance and look
Socialize with other people more
Have the courage to appear in public
Inhale a deep breath
Want to admit the mistake that we make
So, that's all how to have confidence in Islam. Hope we can do it and see ourselves in a new light and can use the confidence that we achieve for the life.
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Exhibit opening – "Defending Truth & Memory: The Path Towards Justice in Guatemala"
On Thursday, February 1st at 5:30 p.m., the photo exhibit "Defending Truth and Memory: The Path Towards Justice in Guatemala" will open at the University Museum at Kent Hall. The exhibit is the work of Guatemala's Center for Human Rights Legal Action (CALDH). The Kent Hall exhibit is the first time these photographs have been shown in the United States.
Background: In 2013 former Guatemalan de facto dictator José Efraín Ríos Montt was found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. Just ten days later, the sentence was overturned and the case was sent to retrial. The retrial continues to this day, and the journey is documented in this historic photo exhibit.
At 6 pm on opening night, Roderico Y. Díaz, Guatemalan photojournalist and one of the contributors to the exhibit, will speak about his experiences documenting the survivors of the genocide in Guatemala and the struggle of Indigenous communities to defend their identities, natural resources, and rights to land and territory.
For more information contact Kayla Myers at kaymyers@nmsu.edu


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Rep. Mark Souder filmed a video interview about abstinence-only education with that same staffer.
Souder and staffer in 'abstinence only' video
By MARTIN KADY II
Updated 05/18/2010 01:50 PM EDT
Rep. Mark Souder (R-Ind.), who will resign from Congress as a result of an affair with a female staffer, filmed a video interview about abstinence only education with that same staffer.
In a statement announcing his resignation, Souder admitted the affair took place with a "part-time member of my staff." GOP sources identified the woman that Souder had the affair with as Tracy Meadows Jackson. Jackson has been a part-time employee on Souder's staff since Dec. 2004, according to House financial disbursement records. Jackson could not be reached for comment Tuesday morning.
In the video, posted on YouTube and on Souder's House Web site, Jackson tells the congressman "you were one of the only people in the room speaking on abstinence education." The two went on to discuss a congressional hearing on abstinence education.
The video, posted on POLITICO and several other news sites was taken down from YouTube on Tuesday afternoon.
Souder spends the first half of the interview praising abstinence programs, discussing distribution of condoms, the concept of "abstinence plus" in trying to keep teen-agers from having sex. Souder goes on to criticize a congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.).
"How is it different having a conservative in control instead of a liberal?" Souder says. "When I was chairman of the committee, we did hearings about how to make abstinence programs better."
Souder was married on July 28, 1974, according to his Facebook page.
John Bresnahan contributed to this report.


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By Chris Gore	| December 13, 2001
This film has not yet been reviewed. Check back later for the complete review here on FilmThreat.com. Synopsis: A car accident echoes across the plain. A young girl watches a life pass before her eyes. The trauma causes but a ripple on the surface of her provincial life, permeates in the world of her mind.
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There aren't enough expletives to throw at you right now to express how frustrated this push back makes me feel. Since 2005, I have been eagerly awaiting a sequel to Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez's Sin City. And now, just on the cusp of that sequel's release, word rolls in that Dimension Films is pushing Sin City: A Dame to Kill For to August 22, 2014. Earlier this year, Warner Brothers announced a similar plan for Frank Miller's other sequel that was due out this year, 300: Rise of an Empire. And so we wait.
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package cn.easyproject.easyee.ssh.sys.service.impl;

import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;

import org.springframework.stereotype.Service;

import cn.easyproject.easyee.ssh.base.service.BaseService;
import cn.easyproject.easyee.ssh.base.util.PageBean;
import cn.easyproject.easyee.ssh.sys.criteria.SysRoleCriteria;
import cn.easyproject.easyee.ssh.sys.entity.SysRole;
import cn.easyproject.easyee.ssh.sys.service.SysRoleService;

/**
 *
 * @author easyproject.cn
 * @version 1.0
 *
 */
@Service("sysRoleService")
@SuppressWarnings("rawtypes")
public class SysRoleServiceImpl extends BaseService implements SysRoleService {

	@Override
	public void add(SysRole SysRole) {
		commonDAO.persist(SysRole);
	}

	@Override
	public void delete(int id) {
			commonDAO.delete(SysRole.class, id);
	}

	@Override
	public void update(SysRole SysRole) {
			commonDAO.merge(SysRole);
	}

	@Override
	public SysRole get(int id) {
		return commonDAO.find(SysRole.class, id);
	}

	@Override
	public List list() {
		return commonDAO.findByCache("from SysRole", "SysRole.list");
	}

	@Override
	public void findByPage(PageBean pb, SysRoleCriteria sysRoleCriteria) {
		pb.setEntityName("SysRole s");
		pb.setSelect("select s");

		// 按条件分页查询
		commonDAO.findByPage(pb,sysRoleCriteria);
	}

	@Override
	public int findMaxPage(int rowsPerPage) {
		return commonDAO.findMaxPage("select count(*) from SysRole", rowsPerPage);
	}

	@SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
	@Override
	public List getAllPermissionsIds(int roleId) {
		//查询角色的菜单权限Id和操作权限Id
		Map<String, Object> params=new HashMap<String, Object>();
		params.put("roleId", roleId);

		List menuIds=commonDAO.findMapResultBySQL("select 'menu' as TYPE,menu_Permission_Id as ID from sys_role_menu where ROLE_ID=:roleId",params);
		List permissionIds=commonDAO.findMapResultBySQL("select 'operation' as TYPE,Operation_Permission_Id as ID from sys_role_operation where ROLE_ID=:roleId",params);
		//返回所有权限id
		menuIds.addAll(permissionIds);
		return menuIds;
	}
	@Override
	public boolean existsName(String name) {
		Map<String, Object> params=new HashMap<String, Object>();
		params.put("name", name.toLowerCase());
		return commonDAO.findCount("select count(*) from SysRole where lower(name)=:name", params)>0;
	}
	@Override
	public boolean existsName(String name, Integer roleId) {
		//修改用户时,检测名是否存在
		Map<String, Object> params=new HashMap<String, Object>();
		params.put("name", name.toLowerCase());
		params.put("roleId", roleId);
		return commonDAO.findCount("select count(*) from SysRole where lower(name)=:name and roleId!=:roleId",
				params
				)>0;
	}

}

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A Peek Inside: The Omni King Edward Hotel
By Jennifer Puckett
I haven't even made it past the first floor before I stop wide-eyed in admiration of the Sovereign Ballroom. The regal space paints the exact picture of where Richard Burton proposed to Elizabeth Taylor and the room's impressive beauty has me wanting to see more.
As a guest, I stand in awe; but as an executive assistant, I see a preferred venue.
The ballrooms are architectural gems and can be transformed into beautiful and energetic spaces, including the 17th floor Crystal Ballroom, which is truly fit for royalty. "It's not your typical four walls," says a catering sales manager for the hotel as she smiles broadly. As an extension of the hotel's renovations, $6.5 million was spent to bring the space to fire code, restore the ballroom to its previous opulence, and underline it as one of the most spectacular venues in the city.
Many factors come into play when booking a space for meetings and events, which often requires creative thinking. The hotel provides flexible function space and strives to accommodate all requests. Suites can even be shifted to hold private meetings and the Royal Suite seats 12 at its dining table and is equipped with a butler's kitchen.
The meeting rooms are soundproof and can host private meetings, executive dining, receptions, socials, roadshows, and interviews – to name a few. Tables and seating, in most rooms, can also be adjusted to allow for creative floor plans that maximize the space in a comfortable way.
To deliver consistent, high-quality service, all event catering is done in-house and the hotel partners with Freeman for outstanding audio-visual and internet support.
All of the hotel's rooms and suites have been renovated, providing guests with lavish accommodation and modern touches. Grand arm chairs complement the high ceilings, rooms are spacious with large closets, and each room is equipped with a workspace, Keurig coffee machine, laptop-sized safe, and mini fridge (left empty for conveniences such as storing medication or personal beverages).
For a nominal fee, guests can enjoy the Royal Club Lounge on the 11th floor. The upgrade provides morning car service within 3 km, deluxe continental breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres with complimentary domestic beer and house wine, snacks throughout the day, as well as access to a computer, printer, and two meeting rooms that can be blocked for three hours at a time on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The King Street hotel was originally built in 1903 to provide luxury accommodation to business travellers and an exclusive destination for the elite. Over a century later, the landmark property preserves its history and charm through its grand spaces and elegant detailing and, with the recent renovations, moves forward to attract the next generation of travellers.
The hotel is one of over 50 Omni Hotel and Resorts across North America and a sales manager at the King Edward tells me how the owner of Omni stresses the importance of customer service across all properties. The company takes pride in their exceptional service and "no messages program" to ensure that the customer always gets a hotel staff member on the other end of a call and, during weekdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., a sales representative is always available to assist.
When a venue and its staff understand luxury, it comes with a paralleled quality of prestigious hospitality and customer service that saves time for both executive assistants and their executives – as everyone knows, "time is a luxury."


Marilyn Ethel Crane, 65, of Kaneohe, a retired state Department of Education teacher, died in Honolulu. She was born in Elko, Nev. She is survived by son James III, brother Patrick Mooney, sister Marsha Ward and three grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples. Services: 10 a.m. Online condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.


This set of cases on Biodiversity is part of a larger collection of Life and Environmental Science ethics education resource sets on ethics of emerging biotechnologies, big data in the life sciences, human enhancement, and conservation and biodiversity. Doctoral students from Arizona State University's Center for Biology and Society developed the resources under the direction of Karin Ellison and Joseph Herkert between 2014 and 2019. These particular cases were developed by Michelle Sullivan Govani.
Notes The author wishes to acknowledge the contributions of Karin Ellison, OEC - Life and Environmental Sciences Editor, and Joseph Herkert, OEC Engineering Co-Editor. They provided valuable input in selecting topics and crafting the resources.
This case explores ethical issues surrounding assisted migration of endangered species. In particular, it focuses on Torreya taxifolia, an evergreen conifer tree endemic to Florida, and an activist group, Torreya Guardians, that has been distributing trees to sites outside the endemic range, including in North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, and Oregon.
In this case, Armando, a Brazilian Federal Senator with a BS and MS in Biology, must confront ethical dilemmas concerning the Amazon forest. Topics for consideration include: 1) the biodiversity and ecosystem services associated with the forest, 2) the social and economic issues surrounding deforestation, and the 3) options available to Armando as he makes his recommendation on how to use the US funds. Finally, we will explore the role of Maria as a science advisor and address her responsibilities, as well as her mistake in addressing the press.


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Speculative development pays off as new business park is almost full
A brand new North Yorkshire business park scheme is proving popular with only three units out of a total of nine remaining, totaling 1,685 sq ft each, available and still To Let.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Redcape dog grooming suppliers and Redline Specialist Racing have taken up almost 9,000 sq ft of commercial space at Marrtree Business Park, a scheme located on the St James' Business Park in Knaresborough.
A further two units – measuring almost 6,000 sq ft in total – are currently under offer to another two occupiers.
National property consultants Carter Jonas and chartered surveyors Carter Towler are joint letting agents for the scheme.
Marttree Business Park, at St James was developed speculatively by Otley based Marrtree Investments Ltd, who were aware of a shortage of high quality industrial units in the area.
The nine units were built on the last piece of land at the well positioned St James' Business Park.
Carter Jonas's letting agent Chris Hartnell said:
"Marrtree provides much needed good quality light industrial units – reflected in the fact that we were already experiencing strong demand before the scheme was even completed at the end of last year.
"This strong level of demand reflects a greater degree of business confidence and a distinct lack of suitable alternatives across the district.
"Marrtree Business Park is one of only a handful of speculative developments that have completed in the last few months and it has really paid off."
Marrtree Busines Park is located just off the Harrogate Bypass South with direct connections to the A59 York Road and A61 to Leeds.
John Graeme of Redline Specialist Cars said:
"The Marrtree scheme has provided us with the much needed space to help facilitate the continued growth of the business.
"We have been located at St James Business Park for five years and its accessibility for customers and clients make it the perfect location for our business."
John Graeme of Redline Specialist Cars pictured with Carter Jonas' lettings agent Chris Hartnell
Tags: Carter Jonas, Chris Hartnell, Harrogate, Knaresborough, LEEDS, Marrtree Business Park, North Yorkshire, St James
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Beautiful Things Can Emerge from Life Not Going as PlannedWhen life takes one too many unexpected turns, do you find yourself saying, "I don't know who I am anymore"?
In the wake of shattered dreams, do you wonder how you will keep going-and if you'll ever find purpose or joy again?After infertility, an international move, and a professional change shook Sheridan Voysey's world, he realized that he couldn't reconcile his expectations with the life he was living.
Feeling lost, he decided to pair his spiritual journey with a literal one: a hundred-mile pilgrimage along the northeast coast of England. Inspired by the life and influence of the seventh-century monk Cuthbert, Sheridan travelled on foot from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to Durham.
Taking his friend DJ along for the journey, and keeping a journal by his side, Sheridan discovered not resolution but peace.
Not ambition but purpose. Not shouts of convictions but whispers of the presence of God. In The Making of Us, Sheridan invites us to join him as he walks along England's shores and we trace the borders of our own hearts.
Part pilgrim's journal, part call to reflection, The Making of Us eloquently reminds us of the beauty of journeying into uncertainty, the freedom of letting go, and the wonder of losing our identity only to discover who we really are.


Want to know how to get people to remember your content way better and far longer than everyone else's?
Marketing legend, Frank Kern, once said that the most important money making skill that you can learn is bonding with your potential customers. Essentially, he was saying that building rapport with my audience is extremely important for a sustainable business.
In a world where every other marketer has an opinion, regularly dishes out amazing content, and people generally have the attention spans of bees (that's about 2.5 seconds,) it can be challenging. No doubt about that.
And that brings us back to, what I consider to be the greatest show of fiction ever created.
Lost was a television series that originally aired on ABC back in 2004, ran for over six seasons, and ended with 121 mind bending episodes. The show contains both supernatural and science fiction elements, and follows the survivors of a plane that crashes on a mysterious tropical island somewhere in the South Pacific Ocean.
…I want to speak about the best thing this show does. The real thing you need to know.
The thing that kept people coming back week after week, the thing that had everyone talking around the water cooler at work, the thing that got the show nominated for over 256 awards.
What is that thing? The fine art of open loops.
That's right. It's your future self.
So this future version of you tells you that he has come from the future to give you this cheap black casio watch. He can't tell you what it's for exactly, but only that it will be important eventually. Then he steps back into the portal and with a flash he is gone.
That is an open loop.
There are more things happening in your story.
…but in the back of your mind, there is still that thing with the black casio watch.
Until that happens it will be nagging at everyone who is following the story. A perplexing little mystery that we can't figure out.
Here's the thing; Our minds are hardwired to want information. We seek it out. So when you present an open loop, that makes your content more memorable. Why?
On top of the Zeigarnik Effect, as humans we desire something called "Cognitive closure." That is an individual's' desire for a firm answer to a question and an aversion toward ambiguity," a drive for certainty in the face of a less than certain world.
When faced with heightened ambiguity and a lack of clear-cut answers, we need to know—and as quickly as possible.
An open loop plays on both of those human qualities. It produces a Zeigarnik effect as well as a need for cognitive closure.
Lost, as a show, stacked up open loops. Open loop upon open loop, and with each one it closed it opened 3 more.
Sometimes it was so frustrating and perplexing, but they always revealed just enough to keep you guessing at what was really going on with that damn Island. As a result the show became very memorable, love it or hate it.
So why does this matter for you and building rapport with your target market?
I want to point out here that open loops are not cliffhangers. Cliffhangers are like the ugly younger sister of the open loop. Much more obvious and clumsy.
With an open loop what you want to do is present something in your content that will tie into the content in a big way, but it is uncertain how.
He was the main protagonist in Lost. He was the hero. In fact, you could argue that the whole damn thing was a hero's journey centered around Jack.
As marketers, it's important for us to remember that the hero of our story is always the customer.
Everything we do, every story we tell, is truly about them, not us. No matter how much it might sound like it's about us…in truth, it's always about them. That's the true magic of marketing. It always comes back to the customer.
…Jack needs to be the hero. We are here to help Jack win.
Do that, and you will see your business grow.
Betray Jack and you will probably spend a lot of time at the bottom wondering why everyone else is doing better than you.
Anyways, I hope you found this article helpful and got some value out of it. I'll see you in the next one!
Awesome article! Certainly learned something new after reading it. Will try to do something like that in my approach to get more qualified customers from now on. Thanks for the heads up!
So we're all dead, Mr. Kam Fatz?? Just kidding; great show with a crappy ending (spoiler alert: nobody survived the crash).
So how do us marketers create open loops in our content? I agree with everything you said, but the application of that concept seems confusing.


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Sam Jamie Bird (Londres, Inglaterra, Reino Unido; 9 de enero de 1987) es un piloto de automovilismo de velocidad británico. Corrió en Fórmula E, donde fue tercero en 2017-18, cuarto en 2015-16 y 2016-17, quinto en 2014-15, obteniendo diez victorias y 20 podios. A partir de 2021 correrá con Jaguar, luego de haber competido para Virgin desde 2014.

Por otra parte, Bird disputa el Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia, donde fue campeón de la clase LMP2 en 2015 con G-Drive, y subcampeón de la clase GT en 2016 con AF Corse.

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Bird se hizo un nombre en las carreras de monoplazas en la Fórmula BMW del Reino Unido en 2004, en la general quedó decimocuarto en su primera temporada y el segundo en la copa de novatos. Al año siguiente fue subcampeón de la Fórmula BMW Británica, y resultó en el cuarto lugar en el mundial de Fórmula BMW.

Para 2006, Bird entró en el británico Fórmula Renault serie, donde ganó cuatro carreras y fue cuarto en el campeonato, 111 puntos por detrás de campeón de la serie Sebastián Hohenthal.

En 2007, Bird compitió en el Campeonato Británico de Fórmula 3 con Carlin Motorsport. En marzo de 2007, el patrocinio de Bird se garantiza gracias a de BP, Bird fue elegido miembro de la Motor Sports Association de élite en abril de 2007, junto con otros cinco pilotos en la serie británica y también participó en una serie de pruebas aerodinámicas con el Williams F1 Team.

Bird se trasladó a Manor Motorsport y a la Fórmula 3 Euroseries en 2008 y tenía un año de prueba, terminando undécimo en el campeonato con 23 puntos, 16 de los cuales llegaron de segundos puestos en las carreras el sábado en Catalunya y Le Mans. Para 2009, se unió a Mücke Motorsport. Obtuvo su primera pole position y vueltas más rápidas, pero no logró ganar una carrera en ruta al octavo en el campeonato. Bird se perdió la última ronda de la F3 Euroseries para unirse a ART Grand Prix para la GP2 Asia Series en el Circuito Yas Marina en Abu Dabi. Él compitió en la temporada para la escudería, donde finalizó 7º en la serie, con un segundo puesto en la ronda final.

Bird disputó la Temporada 2010 de GP2 Series con ART, después de haber codiciado una unidad con el equipo francés. Fue, pero con frecuencia con mala suerte, perdiendo varios resultados posibles debido a problemas técnicos, fallas de motor y las colisiones de las que no tuvo la culpa. Sin embargo, se las arregló para conseguir su primera victoria en la primera carrera en Monza, así como para reclamar su vuelta más rápida de la carrera. Además, el 16 de noviembre de 2010, Bird participó en la prueba de los conductores jóvenes en Abu Dabi conduciendo un Mercedes. Se puso en el tercer mejor tiempo, 1.118 segundos más lento que marca la pauta de Daniel Ricciardo de Red Bull.

En la temporada 2011 de la GP2 Series termina 6º en el campeonato con 45 puntos, logrando como mejores resultados 3 podios en las 3 primeras carreras. Mientras tanto en la GP2 Asia logró un séptimo puesto como mejor resultado en cuatro carreras y terminó 12º en el campeonato. En 2012 Bird pasó a la Fórmula Renault 3.5 Series para competir en la categoría con el equipo ISR; cosechó 2 victorias y 7 podios para terminar tercero en la tabla general.

El piloto volvió a la GP2 en  con el equipo Russian Time, resultando subcampeón por detrás de Fabio Leimer, con 5 victorias, un segundo puesto, dos cuartos y otros 8 resultados puntuables.

En 2014 disputó dos fechas del Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia para AF Corse con una Ferrari 458 de la clase GTE-Am.

En marzo de 2014 se hizo oficial su incorporación al club de pilotos de Fórmula E con intención de participar en la temporada inaugural 2014-15 del nuevo campeonato mundial de Fórmula E organizado por la Federación Internacional del Automóvil (FIA). En mayo de 2014 se anuncia oficialmente que será piloto titular de Virgin Racing junto con Jaime Alguersuari. Logró victorias en Malasia y Londres 2, un tercer puesto en Pekín y un cuarto en Mónaco, de manera que se ubicó quinto en la clasificación final.

Bird se unió al equipo G-Drive para disputar el Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia 2015 con un Ligier-Nissan junto a Roman Rusinov y Julien Canal. Logró la victoria de la clase LMP2 en Silverstone, Austin, Fuji y Baréin, y el segundo puesto en las 24 Horas de Le Mans, Nürburgring y Shanghái. Así, se coronó campeón de pilotos y equipos de la clase LMP2.

En Fórmula E 2015-16, Bird logró una victoria y un segundo puesto con DS Virgin, pero su constancia en la zona de puntos lo dejó cuarto en el campeonato.

En 2016, siguió en el Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia pero conduciendo una Ferrari 488 oficial de AF Corse en la clase GTE-Pro. Formando dupla con Davide Rigon, el británico logró dos victorias y cinco podios. Resultó subcampeón de pilotos GT, y ayudó a Ferrari para que logré el título de marcas.

Para la temporada 2016/17 de la Fórmula E, Bird se mantuvo en DS Virgin Racing logrando dos triunfos en la doble ronda de New York y acabando cuarto en el campeonato.

En 2017, el británico disputó ocho de las nueve fechas del Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia para AF Corse con una Ferrari 488 de la clase GTE-Pro. Logró dos victorias y cuatro podios, resultando octavo en el campeonato de pilotos y cuarto en el campeonato de equipos. Además, participó en las 24 Horas de Daytona con el equipo Scuderia Corsa, pilotando una Ferrari 488 de la clase GT Daytona.

En la temporada 2017-18 de Fórmula E, el piloto logró dos victorias y tres terceros puestos en las primeras ocho carreras. Volvió a sumar otro podio, lo que le sirvió para finalizar tercero en el campeonato.

En las dos siguientes temporadas, los resultados decayeron y solamente alcanzó una victoria por temporada. La de 2019-20 fue la última de Bird con Virgin. A partir del próximo año será piloto de Jaguar.

Resultados

GP2 Asia Series

GP2 Series

Fórmula Renault 3.5 Series
(Clave) (negrita indica pole position) (cursiva indica vuelta rápida)

Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia de la FIA

24 Horas de Le Mans

Fórmula E
(Clave) (negrita indica pole position) (cursiva indica vuelta rápida)

 * Temporada en progreso.

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Web oficial
 Estadísticas de Sam Bird en Driver Database

Deportistas de Londres
Bird
Bird
Pilotos de Fórmula E
Pilotos de las 24 Horas de Le Mans
Pilotos de GP2 Asia Series
Pilotos de World Series Fórmula V8 3.5
Pilotos del Campeonato Mundial de Resistencia de la FIA
Pilotos de Fórmula 3 Euroseries
Pilotos de WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Pilotos de Fórmula Renault 2.0 Británica


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Emera's 2021 Sustainability Report Highlights Climate Transition Plan and Continued Progress Toward a Clean Energy Future
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Emera Inc.'s (TSX: EMA) 2021 Sustainability Report was released this morning and is now available on the company's website.
2021 Sustainability Report highlights include:
39% reduction in CO2 emissions across Emera's operations from 2005 levels
65% reduction in the use of coal in generation since 2005
$5.3B+ planned capital spending on cleaner, reliable energy through 2024
Continued progress on board diversity with 42% of director positions held by women, including the Chair of the Board
$13M invested in communities in 2021, with nearly $2 million directed toward DEI initiatives in the communities where Emera operates
The report also highlights the complexity of the energy transition underway in North America and provides details on Emera's climate transition plan and the progress the company is making on its Climate Commitment.
"Emera's ESG commitments have been core to our strategy, operations and culture for nearly two decades," says Scott Balfour, President and CEO, Emera inc. "I'm proud of how our team is delivering for customers and the progress we are making in building a cleaner energy future, more diverse and inclusive teams and communities, and a strong safety culture at Emera."
Informed by the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD), the report provides context, information and data in the areas of Governance, Strategy, Risk Management as well as Metrics and Targets related to the energy transition. It also outlines progress being made in other key areas of Emera's operations including safety, system reliability and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
The report also highlights Emera's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund. In 2021, Emera and its operating companies committed to investing a minimum of $5 million over five years to support organizations and initiatives advancing inclusion and diversity in our communities. Almost $2 million from the Fund— which was invested in 2021— reflects Emera's commitment to an inclusive and diverse culture, supported by active inclusion and diversity employee networks across the organization.
View or download the 2021 Sustainability Report here.
About Emera Inc.
Emera Inc. is a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with approximately $34 billion in assets and 2021 revenues of more than $5.7 billion. The company primarily invests in regulated electricity generation and electricity and gas transmission and distribution with a strategic focus on transformation from high carbon to low carbon energy sources. Emera has investments in Canada, the United States and in three Caribbean countries. Emera's common and preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade respectively under the symbol EMA, EMA.PR.A, EMA.PR.B, EMA.PR.C, EMA.PR.E, EMA.PR.F, EMA.PR.H, EMA.PR.J and EMA.PR.L. Depositary receipts representing common shares of Emera are listed on the Barbados Stock Exchange under the symbol EMABDR and on The Bahamas International Securities Exchange under the symbol EMAB. Additional information can be accessed at www.emera.com or at www.sedar.com.
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Victoria Vox is an award-winning songwriter and performer from Green Bay, Wis., who has lived in France, England, Nashville, Baltimore, and now in Costa Mesa, Calif.
An ukulele-toting award-winning songwriter and performer who started writing songs at age 10, she studied at the Berklee College of Music. In 2003, she took up the ukulele as her main accompaniment. Her acoustic music style shifted to chanson tinged with jazz, which, over the years, has settled in nicely with her pop songwriting flair.
She loves to make an audience laugh … and cry. Her songs are genuine, sometimes quirky, spanning a wide array of emotions. Since the release of her first ukulele album in 2006 (… and her Jumping Flea), Vox has been one of the leading songwriters on the ukulele scene, featured on the covers of Ukulele Magazine (U.S.) and Uke Mag (U.K.).
She performs mostly as a one-woman-band, incorporating a loop pedal and bass effect on her ukulele, while taking her own solos (on mouth-trumpet), and cutting through it all with her genuine lyrics and pure voice.
Her 10th album, Colorful Heart, is consistently eclectic, as her previous albums were. Anything is possible with a ukulele, and Victoria Vox is proof.
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In conjunction with the Encinitas Friends of the Arts, the city will present its third annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life and remembrance that is traditionally celebrated each year on Nov. 1 and 2.
The free festival on Oct. 29 is set for noon to 4 p.m. at the Encinitas Community Center, where Mayor Kristin Gaspar will make welcoming remarks and select the first opportunity drawing.
The family-friendly celebration will include continuous performances: Danza Azteca Fuego will bless the Ofrendas with ancient traditional dances, followed by Mariachi Juvenil de San Diego, Ballet Folklorico de San Dieguito, Ballet Folklorico El Tapatio and a finale with Mariachi Real de San Diego in a Juan Gabriel tribute. The event also includes skull face painting, tissue flowers and sugar skull art-making workshops, a Day of the Dead exhibit by Paul Ecke Central school students and numerous Catrinas in costume for selfie photos.
Beatriz Villarreal, Program Director of the Mano a Mano Foundation, will emcee the event, and outside the Community Center will be a low rider car show by the Por Siempre Car Club, artist demonstrations, vendors and food trucks.
A Community Ofrenda — or remembrance altar — will feature a replica of the Surfing Madonna, by artist Mark Patterson. All are invited to honor the memory of a loved one or friend by contributing a photograph or non-valuable remembrance to the Ofrenda.
Another Community Ofrenda is set to be on display in the lobby of the Encinitas Library along with a Day of the Dead student art exhibit and Family Altars, from Oct. 28 through Nov. 3. Families may sign up to make an altar at the Reservation Desk on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For a schedule of events, or for more information, visit www.encinitasarts.org or call 760-633-2746.


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Ancient DNA Reveals Clues for Scandinavia's Genetic History
Sarah Whelan
Sarah is a science writer and editor at Technology Networks. She joined the team in May 2022 and holds a PhD in cancer biology.
Sandby borg archaeological excavations. Credit: Lars Einarsson
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A new study analyzing ancient and modern-day genomes across Scandinavia has revealed clues about geography, ancestry and gene flow from over 2,000 years of the region's history. The research is published in Cell.
Unearthing our history with ancient DNA
Ancient DNA analysis is the isolation and sequencing of DNA from ancient specimens. Previous studies that analyzed ancient DNA have revealed rare insights into a 2 million-year-old ecosystem, the possible origins of the Black Death and even the presence of DNA from an extinct human subspecies in an ethnic group in the Philippines.
Describing more about the kinds of insights we can gather from the study of ancient DNA, senior author of the current study and Professor of molecular genetics, Anders Götherström, says, "We get a third dimension in genetics, a temporal dimension. Thus, we can see what lead to the particulars we see today. Examples could be: did the megafauna go extinct due to humans or climate? Did we become lactose tolerant in northern Europe due to demography (moving people) or selection (from milk consumption)? Was migration always common or is it restricted to temporal hotspots?" he explains.
In their study, Götherström and colleagues focused on ancient DNA discovered in the northern European region of Scandinavia. This area encompasses Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and the region is well known for the history of the Viking Age (approximately 750–1050 CE). During this time, there was much immigration into Scandinavia from areas in the West (such as Britain and Ireland), the East (Baltic regions) and the South of Europe (such as Sardinia). However, the impact of these migrations on the modern Scandinavian genome is not well known. "We wanted to explore the demographic events (geneflow) in Scandinavia during the latest 2,000 years. When did people arrive here, and from where?" Götherström adds.
Gene flow in the Viking age
To address these questions, the researchers analyzed 297 ancient genomes (including genomes from 48 newly analyzed individuals not previously published, from new archaeological sites such as boat burials, chamber burials and the wreck of a Swedish warship sunk in 1676 CE) and 16,638 modern Scandinavian genomes.
Underwater excavations of the wreck of the Swedish warship Kronan, which sank in 1676 CE off the southeast coast of Sweden. Credit: Lars Einarsson.
In total, the genetic data span a period of around 2,000 years from the present day back to the Roman Iron Age, including the Viking Age. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) data was analyzed from ancient individuals while single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping was used for modern individuals.
The researchers found an influx of non-local ancestry that occurred during the Viking Age, which is still evident in the Scandinavian gene pool today. "Geneflow to Scandinavia increased during the Viking period," Götherström explains. In particular, there was increased British and Irish gene flow, which the authors speculate could be due to various reasons such as Viking raids on the British and Irish isles.
Nevertheless, levels of British–Irish ancestry gradually dwindled to current levels over time, though they remain higher than pre-Viking levels. The team also found evidence that eastern Baltic ancestry is largely localized to central Sweden and the island of Gotland off Sweden's eastern coast, though this is also notably lower in modern individuals. This suggests that these immigrants contributed proportionately less to the gene pool, as modern Scandinavians have less non-local ancestry than Viking Age individuals. "Much (but not all) of the variation that arrived during the Viking period disappeared thereafter, leading us to believe that the arriving groups [had] fewer children than those already there," Götherström suggests.
The researchers discovered that north-south genetic variation across present-day Scandinavia is largely due to Uralic ancestry, referring to ancestry that traces back to the Uralic region that stretches from present-day Russia and Kazakhstan to parts of Finland, Estonia and Hungary. The presence of Uralic ancestry in Scandinavia was likely influenced by migration and gene flow from neighboring Finland. "The north-south cline over Scandinavia is based on Uralic ancestry, and it starts to appear during or right before the Viking period and becomes more common as time goes by," says Götherström, indicating that analysis of additional ancient northern genomes might help to narrow down exactly when this gene flow occurred.
Still more yet to uncover?
Overall, the study suggests that the Viking period in these regions was a time of immense change, with a flow of non-local ancestries that is still evident in the gene pool in some areas of modern Scandinavia to this day. Götherström also expands on some of the limitations of the study: "We do not have as many ancient samples from the north or from the first 500 years CE as I would have wished for. But the study is sufficiently good for exploring the broader demographic history in Scandinavia."
The researchers hope to learn more from future studies, including gathering more genetic data to discover more about the non-local ancestries that arrived in Scandinavia during the Viking Age.
Reference: Rodríguez-Varela R, Moore KHS, Ebenesersdóttir SS, et al. The genetic history of Scandinavia from the Roman Iron Age to the present. Cell. 2023;186(1):32-46.e19. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.11.024
Prof. Anders Götherström was speaking to Sarah Whelan, Science Writer for Technology Networks.
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  jmp short init

action:
  pop esi
  xor eax, eax
  mov byte [esi+24], al ;null terminating the string.
  mov dword [esi+25],24 ;length of the string

  mov al,4 ;syscall write
  mov ebx,1 ;standard out
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  mov edx,[esi+25] ;<<-- load edx with string length
  int 80h

init:
  call action
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A: You want to have the address of the string in ecx. So why do you pop esi ? Use pop ecx and you already have it in the correct register. You don't need it anyway for some other purpose.
Apart from that, you are writing to the code segment, which is not writable by default.