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Dubai may not be as renowned as Singapore for its gastronomical delights – but does it surprise you that there's no shortage of excellent dining options here? This is a world-class destination, after all! If you're spending some time in Dubai, you have to make it to at least one of these restaurants; ideally, all of them!
● At Al Mahara, in the Burj Al-Arab, Dubai's swankiest hotel, star chef Nathan Outlaw – awarded two Michelin stars – carries you in a make-believe submarine ride to a restaurant with wall-high aquariums that make it appear like it's underwater. The theme – as one might expect – is seafood, and the top-rated chef is constantly coming up with great dishes, making this one of the best places to eat in Dubai.
● Al Hadheerah is the restaurant of the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, set out away from the city in the midst of the sand dunes. This restaurant has fourteen live cooking stations, where skilled chefs prepare authentic Arabian food, while guests are serenaded with live entertainment. If you're looking for local flavours, look no further! For an extra helping of culture, the Emirati Heritage Museum is nearby.
● If you like Asian fusion, you'll adore Zheng He's, where traditional Chinese flavours blend with modern Western presentation. The food is authentic – some of the best Chinese food you'll find outside of China – and the ambience is spectacular, with mellow-lit tables out on the dock, overlooking the splendid Burl Al-Arab hotel. For any true foodie, this is a must-stop – and for anyone who just likes Chinese!
● Fancy Japanese food? You can find it in Dubai, at the Atlantis Hotel's star restaurant, Nobu – a chain created by globally renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Here you'll get the best and most modern take on Japanese, blended with the Arabian influence that makes food in Dubai so special. Try seared black cod served with sweet miso sauce, or yellowtail topped with jalapeño. And if you want to learn the restaurant's secrets, sign up for one of their cooking classes!
● At Choix Patisserie and Restaurant, three-Michelin-star-rated French chef Pierre Gagnaire takes creative cuisine to its limit. Located at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, this restaurant is famous in the city – and beyond – especially with its high tea. Enjoy European and British flavours like the fish of the day, beef rib eye, or mushroom tortellini.
● Trust Dubai to offer something a little unique – which it does at Table 9, where Gordon Ramsay-trained chefs Nick Alvis and Scott Price have created a casual but memorable dining experience. Here a multitude of different chefs showcase their creativity and try to outdo one another. Table 9 is famed throughout Dubai for the entirely unique quality dishes that it brings to the table – each with personalized service. Options include a four-course menu, or seasonal favourites like king crab ravioli and portobello mushroom carpaccio.
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Mediterranean Islands in Europe which is are a must visit!
Is it the sea, the strange sense of security, or just that wonderful feeling of escaping from life on the mainland that makes an island break so special? Whatever the exact chemistry, islands make brilliant holiday destinations, and nowhere more so than in the Mediterranean in summer. With the help of our experts, we've created the definitive list for this summer
The Mediterranean, or the Med as it's often abbreviated to, defines a group of twenty-one countries. Each country is unique and has its own distinct culture. With so many different destinations to choose from, it's not easy deciding which is the perfect one for your getaway break. The tourists make a beeline to the rivieras over here, in the summer season, to sample the Mediterranean Sun, sand, and sea. That said, the best places where one can sample the best of what the Mediterranean Sea has to offer is the Mediterranean islands.
Some of the best Mediterranean islands which one can visit are –
Santorini (Greece) – This volcanic island is world-famous for its black sand beaches, white houses, blue domes, bazaars, blue sea, etc. It is a place where you can sample some of the best seafood which the Aegean (a sea which is a part of the Mediterranean region) can offer. The ambience of Santorini island is unmatchable. Tourists make it a point to observe the sunset from Santorini as it is a vision that one can never forget.
Mykonos (Greece) – This island, also a part of the Cyclades Archipelago like Santorini is famous for its azure blue sea and sandy beaches. The seaside restaurants serving cuisine which includes seafood fresh from the sea is another attraction. Tourists in their bathing suits either swimming or sunbathing is a common sight on the beaches of Mykonos. In the evening the dance clubs are a popular attraction for the visitors as Mykonos is one of the hubs of Electronic Dance Music.
Ibiza (Spain) – A part of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza is famous for its nightlife. That said, there are numerous activities in Ibiza like scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, jet boating, etc. for the adventurous streak. Those who wish to indulge in cultural tourism can check out the archaeological sites of Sa Caleta and Puig des Molins too. The Renaissance-era fortified upper town of Ibiza, also known as Alto Vila, is also worth a visit. Ibiza has often been considered a victim of its image as a party destination but, the reality is that parts of Ibiza are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So, when here, you are assured to get a sample of a bit of the modern world, the neo-modern world, and also the early modern world.
Sardinia (Italy) – This large island is surrounded by azure blue seas and sandy beaches. It consists of historical towns and archaeological sites as well and is a traveler's delight. In comparison to other islands in the Mediterranean, this island offers options like trekking, in the hinterland, as well. The main town of Cagliari is a place popular for shopping on the island. The famous beaches on the island include Chia Beach, Costa Esmerelda, Lu Impostu, etc. The cuisine of Sardinia, to which fresh seafood and wine are integral, is a must-have when visiting the island.
These are just four of the many more islands which can be found in the Mediterranean region which offer simply magical experiences. Consult a travel expert so that they can help you with the destination you would like to visit. So, do not think twice. Start preparing for a trip which you would remember for a lifetime!
UNESCO tour, anyone?
Greece has a lot of UNESCO world heritage sites – far more than you might expect for a nation of only 130,000 square kilometres. Touring the country, one is never far from a site of world heritage – and truly world heritage, because the ideas that came out of Greece have expanded into something that's truly global.
Greece has 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with 14 more awaiting official nomination. In other words, if you want to know the history of the whole world – particularly, the civilisation that's enveloped it – start here.
Every Greek tourist knows about the Acropolis in Athens. Many may have heard of Delphi, or the ancient-ancient city of Mycenae. We're going to take an up-close look into some of the less-known ones:
Sanctuary of Asklepius at Epidaurus: this site was famous throughout ancient times as a healing centre. It was believed that a god had been born here. Patients would sleep in a special dormitory, and then recount their dreams to a priest, who would suggest a method of healing. Epidaurus is also home to an ancient theatre – the best preserved in modern Greece – with such good acoustics that, if you stand in the centre and speak, people sitting anywhere in the stands can clearly hear you.
Meteora: on sheer rocks that seem to rise from the forest below, seemingly built, or placed there by God, monks in the 13th century constructed a whole host of monasteries. Today, six of the original twenty-four are still open, and provide a breathtaking introduction to medieval Greek culture.
Byzantine Monuments of Thessaloniki: Located in the far north of Greece, the city of Thessaloniki was the second-most-important centre of the Byzantine empire. Immerse yourself in the history here, and discover a period when this part of Greece was very connected to Eastern Europe and Turkey, all joined under one of the most powerful empires of the modern age.
Old Town of Corfu: the most recently-added Greek UNESCO site (in 2007), The old town of Corfu blends the architectural style of the Greek islands with that of Venice. It has large two- or three-storey buildings, and the second largest square in Europe (after Venice's Piazza San Marco) – Spianada Square.
Monastery of Saint John and Cave of Apocalypse in Patmos: this is where – according to tradition – Saint John the Theologian was inspired to write the Book of Revelation (the last book of the Bible). It remains an important Christian pilgrimage site, as does the entire island of Patmos. The main city, Chora, is extremely picturesque and home to this 10th century monastery, which stands on a hill in the middle of the city.
Delos: the island where the god Apollo was born, according to mythology. It was long a pilgrimage centre of the ancients. Close to Mykonos (and easy to get to from there), the entire island is uninhabited and has become an open-air museum.
Make a trip to Dubai into a beach getaway
Dubai is better known for its oversized malls than as a spot to spend a relaxing day at the beach. But Dubai has beaches! Situated right on the Persian Gulf, Dubai is a prime destination for soaking up the sun – dressed modestly, of course!
Here's a list of the city's best beaches:
● The Beach at JBR. As the name might suggest, the beach is here. The Beach is near the Dubai Marina in the south, and offers a Dubai-sized variety of restaurants, retail, and fun. There's a cushioned jogging track and outdoor gym. Then, when you're tired from the workout, there are cabanas for hire. When the temperature isn't murderous (i.e., October to April) there are also open-air markets, and free yoga sessions four mornings a week.
● Kite Beach. This beach is named for the flocks of kitesurfers who frequent the area. It's Dubai's top spot for water sports: wakeboarding, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. Fully equipped with washrooms and changing facilities, free Wifi, beach tennis or volleyball, cafes, and a fleet of food trucks serving burgers and kebabs.
● La Mer. La Mer is a lively dining, shopping, and entertainment precinct, located in the heart of Old Dubai. It's got colorful cabanas for hire. A trampoline playground for the kids. Restaurants galore. And a water park – for when the beach itself isn't fun enough – with five water slides and a surf machine.
● Sunset Beach. This beach – also known as Umm Suqeim Beach – is right next to Umm Suqeim Park. It's a good beach for families, and you'll probably see some local kids while you're there.There are washrooms, showers and changing cubicles, plus Smart Palms that supply free Wi-Fi to beachgoers. It's also Dubai's only real surfing beach – for beginners – with small to medium swells. And, as the name might suggest, it's an ideal spot to watch the sun go down!
● Riva Beach Club. Want to go to the beach on the palm? Riva is one of Dubai's private beach clubs, with affordable day passes – which often include free drinks and other perks. Swim in the ocean, and then freshen up in a pool that's chilled during the hottest time of summer. Eat at an excellent Mediterranean restaurant, and then stop for cocktails at the gazebo bar.
● Nikki Beach. If you didn't think of Dubai as a beach resort spot, that means you haven't been to Nikki Beach yet. This place takes luxury and relaxation to the next level, complete with white sand, turquoise water, endless palm trees, and a swim-up bar. However, you'll have to leave the kids in the hotel room for this one. Anyone under twenty-one is not permitted.
● Black Palace Beach. This may not be the easiest beach to find – but it's well worth it when you get here! It's squarely between Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab in Al Sufouh. (Your phone or your travel agent can help you get here.) Black Palace Beach lacks the facilities common in most Dubai beaches – but that's part of this place's secretive nature. It's a haven for locals and expats who are in the know, and not at all a spot overrun by tourists.
● Al Mamzar Beach Park. North of the city, near the border to the emirate of Sharjah, lies a whole complex. Al Mamzar has five sandy beaches, a swimming pool, playgrounds, and 260 acres of gardens. Bring the whole family. Eat a picnic at one of the 25 designated spots – each complete with barbecues. Rent bikes and zip around on the bike paths. Take the kids on the train. But men, be aware: Mondays and Wednesdays are "Ladies' Days", when males over age 4 aren't permitted to enter.
It's worth noting a couple of things about Dubai's beaches – that apply to the rest of the country, as well! Dress conservatively; no string bikinis, please! Regular bikinis are okay, but shouldn't be worn outside the resort areas. NO topless sunbathing, and NO alcohol in public.
That said – as long as you're respectful of the local customs outside of the resorts – Dubai can be an incredible beach getaway! What better to do in the sweltering spring or autumn?
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Yu Seok was an official of the Joseon Period. His other name was Deokbo and his pen name was Gaesan. He held many positions up to Gangwon-do Governor. He received a posthumous conferment of honors of the deputy prime minister. His tomb is in Bugok-dong, Ansan. The monument praises him as being a man of integrity and loyalty. He was also said to write very well. His writings include Gaesanjip.


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Back in September of last year, I wrote a little about Special Publication 800-63 that NIST had drafted (which was later finalized and released in early 2017).
One of aspect of the recommendations that I think a lot of services/companies struggled with related to preventing the usage of credentials that had previously been in a breach, leak, or other sort of compromise.
Thankfully, Troy Hunt saves the day. He already has done the hard work of collecting the data, anyhow. Not only does he already have an insanely-large stockpile of leaked credentials, but he now SAFELY exposes those password hashes so the rest of us can benefit from his work.
There are no usernames, email addresses, or other identifiable information. It's just a list of SHA1-hashed passwords. The thinking goes that even if a specific email address and password combination wasn't part of the credentials that were leaked, if anyone else used that same password and had their credentials compromised, that password should be considered 'no good' and shouldn't be used.
Anyhow, he has RESTful API that lets you send over individual passwords (SHA1-hashed or, if you are feeling way too trusting, in plaintext) and you'll know whether or not the password is in his list. Personally, though, take the storage hit and download the whole database, so you can do offline processing.
I'm still not sure how I'd utilize this… since it could easily generate a visceral knee-jerk reaction from some users… who might not understand the password may have been from a compromise unrelated to them and that it wasn't a compromise of the current system they are using… It might be worth waiting to see what sort of traction it gets in the private sector and what sorts of UX conventions get used by the more mainstream sites. Either way, though, it definitely is helping things head in the right direction.


I decided to create a ScoopIt for this assignment as well. I've never been on the site before today and was curious about it. The readings mentioned ScoopIt being far more academic, and the idea that you could see more of an article per post was appealing. I don't find ScoopIt extremely streamline or user friendly though. I'm not a huge fan. One way I could see using it my classroom though is when students are doing online research to have them mark the pages they want to use with ScoopIt. Then they could collaborate across classes or even with different schools to find research because they can see what other people have located.


October 21, 2014 island studio, komedal road . . ., seabold vintage market . . .
It has always been my go-to white when I don't want to see any traces of other colors.
and not necessarily about the space.
but there is still lots of work to be done!
not to mention that the restroom which needs to be remodeled!
to brighten up the space!
And flowers – well … they always make me HAPPY!!
I am especially loving all the cabbages and kales you can find this time of year!!
just stick them is a cool pot and you are good to go!!
which is owned by my dear friend Shannon Castillo.
so do stay tuned in as I think you will enjoy it!
We will be bringing lots of goodies back from my recent trip to Texas!!
See you all soon … Peace and Love!!
squeeze in a few Texas goodies in from my recent trip to Round Top – Texas!!
and anything else that I could manage to fit into my suitcase!!
We will also be open tomorrow (Oct. 4th) and Sunday (Oct. 5th) from 10 – 5 both days!
Remember – we are only open the First Friday Weekend of every month – so catch us while you can!
It is going to feel like Round Top / Marburger came home to Bainbridge Island – just for you!!
Can't wait to share it all with you!!!
Much Love to you all … Hope to see some of you soon!!
October 3, 2014 studio workshops . . .
that we have decided to bring her back again this next March – 2015.
furniture restoration, simple upholstery techniques and decorative finishes.
What I especially loved about this particular workshop is that each person brings their own furniture pieces to work on.
on their own individual furniture pieces.
are also served throughout both days.
Currently – this two day workshop is available for two different weekends in March of next year. The first workshop is the weekend of March 7th and 8th … and the second workshop is the weekend of March 14th and 15th.
and there is limited space for each workshop.
Space for the workshops can be purchased directly through our online shop – here!


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Q: Get records from a SQL table that should be there but are not Is it possible to get a list of records that should be in a table but are not?
Here is the scenario: a survey question (caled certificate) is assigned to a number of facilities for a set period of time. Each facility is supposed to respond daily to this survey. The easy way to do this is to create/pre-populate the compliance records in a table and each time a facility responds, mark it as complete (set its ResponseDate). But because I am dealing with thousands of facilities over hundreds of days, it is not feasible. So right now I am doing this in DAL in a very inefficient way, converting the resulting datatable into JSON string and passing it to jQuery DataTable, and I am wondering if this can be achieved using a SQL query.
Here is an example:
Certificate: "Did you do this today"
5 facilities assigned to this certificate spanning May 1 to May 10. So there should be 50 compliance records in total.
This is how I have it set up in DB(just the releveant fields):
Table name: CertItems
CertiItemID    CertificateName  StartDate   EndDate
1               Cert1           05/01/2018  05/10/2018

Table name: FacilityCertificate:
FacCertificateID    FacilityID  CertItemID
1                   100          1
2                   200          1
3                   300          1
....                ...          ...
10                  1000         1

Table name: CertComplaince (theoretically, these records should be here, with some facilities having responded to some of the surveys)
CertComplianceID    FacCertificateID    ResponseDueDate     ResponseDate
1                   1                   05/01/2018          05/01/2018
2                   1                   05/02/2018
3                   1                   05/03/2018          05/03/2018
...                 ...                 ...
10                  1                   05/10/2018
11                  2                   05/01/2018
12                  2                   05/02/2018          05/02/2018
13                  2                   05/03/2018
...                ...                  ...
20                 2                    05/10/2018
...                ...                  ...
98                 10                   05/08/2018          05/08/2018
99                 10                   05/09/2018
100                10                   05/10/2018

But becuase I cannot pre-populate this table, I enter a record each time a facility responds, so in reality it looks like this:
CertComplianceID    FacCertificateID    ResponseDueDate     ResponseDate
1                   1                   05/01/2018          05/01/2018
2                   1                   05/03/2018          05/03/2018
3                   2                   05/02/2018          05/02/2018
...                 ...                 ...                 ...
15                  10                  05/08/2018          05/08/2018

Question is how do I get all the records that would be in "theoretical" version of the compliance table having the table above, for a given date range. Something that includes facility ID, CertItemID/Name, ResponseDuedate and responseDate. I amusing SQL Server 2016.

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Episode 2: Graffiti Premier! April 29, 2018!!!
Join us for the live premier of Episode 2: Graffiti, April 29, 2018!
The SLOD is joining forces with Stage 33 Live in a winner-take-all, cross promotional extravaganza! Please come down to 33 Bridge Street, Bellows Falls, VT on Sunday, April 29 2018, 6 pm, for a live showing of Episode 2: Graffiti.
More information about this premier can be found on Stage 33 Live's Facebook page and via the Stage 33 Live page for this show.
Now you may be asking, Gail, how can I watch a podcast? Good question. Here's a good answer: I've put together a slideshow of historic pictures and maps to accompany the podcast. So the live version ends up playing more like a movie (and runs about 80 minutes) and you sit with other people to watch for that communal experience. I'll be there to introduce the show, take questions after, as well as some of the voice actors and experts that lent their talents to the episode.
If you can't make the live show, don't worry, the slideshow and an audio-only version of the episode will be made available on this website after the premier!
Mark you calendars and as I like to say, "Be there AND square!" Because history nerds rule.


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Asacol (Generic name: 5 Aminosalicylic Acid, 5 ASA) is a prescribed medication used to treat mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis (UC) and the maintenance of remission of UC. Asacol is also called Mesalamine that belongs to the group of medications know as anti-inflammatory. Asacol is proven effective in mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. 5-Aminosalicylic Acid acts by reducing inflammation in the bowel. Take Asacol exactly as it was prescribed for you.
The most common Asacol side effects are cramping, diarrhea, headache, nausea or vomiting. If you are experiencing any severe side effects such as bloody diarrhea, chills, fast heartbeat, fever, shortness of breath, signs of heart attack, skin rash and itching, please inform your doctor immediately.
Do NOT take Asacol oral if you are allergic to 5-aminosalicylic acid or other salicylates (such as aspirin). Before taking Asacol, tell your doctor if you have had any medical conditions such as heart problem, reduced kidney or liver function, renal disease, stomach ulcer or urinary tract obstruction. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications you use. They may interact with Asacol drug, especially of: other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), medicines contain aspirin. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
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J-Walk refers to three groups; a Korean based group, a British duo, and a Japanese group. 1) J-Walk or jwalk is Korean musical duo formed by two former Sechs Kies members. After Sechskies had disbanded, 2 years later, Kim Jae Duc and Jang Su Won formed a duet under Kiss Entertainment. They became Daesung's top performers and would soon team with fellow lablemate Click-B to create DSP's new boyband JnC. After the collaboration, there were talks of a third album release. Early 2007, they signed with Vitamin Entertainment and plan to release the third album. It has been 5 years since they have released an album since their 2nd album was made in 2002. In June 2008, J-Walk collaborated with their former Sechskies leader Eun Ji Won for a new song called "My Love". 2) J-Walk is Manchester based British duo consisting of Martin Fisher and Martin Desai. 3) J-WALK or THE JAYWALK is a Japanese group active since 1980. The main members are Tomohisa Mitsuyasu, Sugita Hiroshi, Nakauchi Sukeroku, Tagiri Jun'ichi, Asakawa Masateru, Mabuchi Hidemasu, and Aoki Momoko. From 1980 to 1994 the group was known as J-WALK, changing their name to JAYWALK in 1995 and THE JAYWALK in 2011.


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PECO XC RACE 1 – SUNDAY, 27TH NOVEMBER, 2022
Race 1 of the 2022/23 Peco Cross Country league was hosted by Abbey Runners assisted by Valley Striders. The PECO Cross Country League is a series of 5 cross country races organised in and around Leeds in which clubs affiliated to the League compete across men's and ladies divisions. Each race is about 4-5 miles usually held in some of the most picturesque areas which might include parks and stately homes. Providing often challenging but the most rewarding places to run! Race one was no exception, held entirely within the grounds of Middleton Park adjoining the John Charles Centre for Sport. Proceedings were kicked off with 1 and 2 mile Junior races and this season the ladies kicked off the main event. Starting out with a lap of the field before entering a beautiful wooded area, the 4.6 mile route consisted of some good paths and tracks, and several slightly more challenging tree root, muddy areas. All in all an extremely rewarding race.
Leading the pack home was Dan Jenkins in 45:41 followed by Rob Sutton in 48:29; Julie Steele 49:45; Linda Bussey 50:10 and Brin Perfitt 52:07. Well done Team, top effort for the club!
The next race in the series is Race 2 Sunday 18th December at the stunning venue of Temple Newsam.


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Inimõiguste Instituut/Estonian Institute of Human Rights
Annual Conference Human Rights
Estonian Institute of Human Rights
Human Rights in Estonia
Commemoration Day of the March deportation victims 2019
Crimean Tatars
Commemorating the victims of June deportations
Uni of Tartu students working as human rights teachers at Estonian schools
Project in Tajikistan
Project in Kyrgyzstan
Commemoration Day of the March deportation victims
"Human rights in the Soviet society": a virtual exhibition
Human Rights in the Baltic States. Comparative survey of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Survey of New Immigrants to Estonia (2016)
Public Opinion Survey on Human Rights in Estonia (2016)
Evaluation of Human Rights in Georgia (2015-16)
Human Rights and Internet
Linguistic Human Rights and Security (2015)
Privacy as a human right and everyday technologies (2014)
Human rights in the Defence Forces (2013-14)
Freedom of Religion in Estonia (2013)
Human Rights Report (2012)
Baltic Summer Academy – Building Safe and Inclusive Schools for All
Baltic Partnership for Human Rights Education
Human Rights and Security
History teachers congress 2017
Conference on Children's Rights
Human Rights in the Education System
Human Rights Friendly Schools
HRE Training
A consequence of international and domestic conflicts is always the worsening of the human rights situation. However, violations of human rights can also cause conflicts. Increasingly, countries want to use the topic of human rights to achieve foreign policy objectives. Human rights have become an important component of security policy.
Human rights and security are indivisible and integrated in today's world. The protection of human rights presumes the assurance of the security of people and countries. Security shortfalls are accompanied by great risks for human rights.
Contemporary pockets of conflict are also characterised by the lack of security and violations of human rights. The examples from the last decade include Kuwait and the Gulf War, Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Iraq, the civil wars in Africa, the Arab Spring, especially Libya and Syria, and many other pockets of conflict.
Security does not automatically protect human rights. Despotic regimes are often able to ensure security, but themselves violate human rights. On the other hand, the protection of human rights presumes unconditional security.
Issues related to human rights and security are not a problem in today's Estonia. However, since it is a problem in today's world, it affects every country, including Estonia, in several ways:
Estonia, as a member of the international community, as a democratic country and a country that has acceded to international human rights documents, also has a responsibility to help in the promotion of human rights elsewhere.
Security shortfalls and the related risks to human rights can spread and no country is protected against this if a timely contribution is not made to measures that can ensure security and human rights.
Protecting human rights and guaranteeing security is primarily the responsibility of the state. At the same time, in democratic societies, a clear line is not drawn between the state and NGOs. This makes NGOs and therefore every person responsible for human rights and security.
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There are several exhibits throughout the museum honoring the career of singing cowboy Gene Autry. With five stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Gene is the only entertainer to be recognized in all five categories; for film, television, radio, recording and live performance. In Lone Pine we honor his films and the music they contain. From the late 1930s to the mid-1950s Autry made over twenty theatrical features and twelve TV episodes for his CBS television show in the Lone Pine area.
The most prominent of the Autry exhibits features the 1941 Buick 8 Roadmaster convertible on loan to the museum from the collection of patron James Rogers. The car was featured in the Autry film features Autry (actually stuntman Joe Yrigoyen) jumping the car on his horse, Champion, while leading lady, Peggy Stewart, reacts in the car. It is a magnificent car and an impressive movie stunt. A number of other stills from the movie featuring the car are also displayed. A large photo blowup from the film of the stunt is on display in the museum.
Trail to San Antone is solid entertainment for fans of Gene Autry . He's backed up by the Cass County Boys (Fred S. Martin, Jerry Scoggins, and Bert Dodson), who do double duty as ranch hands and Autry's back-up band. Dependable Republic Pictures heavy Tristram Coffin plays the bad guy, Cal Young, who's attempting to derail the career of a young jockey named Ted Malloy (Johnny Duncan), whom Gene has taken under his wing. And the horrible comic relief is provided by the rubber-faced Sterling Holloway, as the cowardly and pencil-necked Droopy Stearns.
Another featured exhibit honoring Gene Autry is a case displaying a suit and hat, with a pair of boots that belonged to Gene. There is also a window card and a press-book promoting his personal appearances from the late 1930s incorporated into this display. Around the museum are posters from several of his Lone Pine films.
Gene's legacy as an entertainer went far beyond his ninety plus films and his television series. He is also one of the most important country music figures. In addition to carrying country music to the world through his films, Autry was one of the most prolific recording artists of the formative years of country music. Beginning with his first big hit, "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine," recorded in 1932, Gene continued to produce hit records into the early 1960s when he stopped recording. As a businessman Gene's company Golden West Broadcasting owned television stations around the Southwest. He also owned a number of hotels as well as the California Angels baseball team.
The Museum has published an exclusive and revealing book (available in the museums gift shop and online) about Gene's extensive touring called Thirty Years on the Road With Gene Autry.


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A passionate radio voice has fallen silent – Swedish Dagbladet
Kjell Alinge has passed away 72 years old. Photo: Cleis Nordfjell
E n of the radio most wayward votes has suddenly passed away. Kjell Alinge was 72 years and was the radio history during his life: his insatiable musical hunger, his inimitably vivid imagery and its literally personal sounding voice. Many are those who have tried to mimic the meandering formulations and metaphors, few are those who even come close.
At a time when the substance solve babblandet dominate both the radio and podcasts why it is important to remember an intelligent, evocative and deeply passionate radio profile. As such, he will be remembered and placed together with the previously acclaimed colleagues. Praised he was during his lifetime, in 2013 when he was awarded the Large Radio Prize honorary award.
Kjell Alinge came to Sveriges Radio's Youth Editorial Team in 1963 and starred in the long-forgotten radio shows like "zig-zag" and "Zzzummer". Today we remember him for the dårpippiga sketches in långköraren "At home" and the luxurious eclectic music mix in "Eldorado". Together with Janne Forsell he excelled in an absurd surrealist "At home" -humor hovering around somewhere in the radio space between, shall we say, Lasse O'Månson and Hassan gang. I myself was not a big consumer of their humor, but for many around me were the men madness indispensable element in an otherwise quite strict proggigt Swedish 70s. And probably let the program subtitle "Cultural Funk from the liberated areas" remarkably modern even today.
When was "Eldorado" more important. With an enthusiasm worthy of a new believer, he thrived – initially with Lennart Wretlind, another strong radio personality – in the 80s neon and introduced hitherto unheard synthpop interspersed with virtually anything. Synthpop duo Adolphson & amp; Falk was more or less a product of the program, it's all the same so it feels, and if I remember right hard plug was the British singer Rupert Hine beyond moderation and balance. Today, he is so forgotten that he hardly available on Spotify, but at the time of the album "Immunity" – it was 1981 – he was a big name in the nascent synth pop scene. Titiyo was also fierce plugged: Alinge liked "Man in the Moon" so much that he played it through a whole program.
After the prog times it was a bit prohibited quirky champagne exuberant luxury, which made the "Eldorado" extra attractive. The program had as a motto "the night's entertainment and stellar music" and first aired on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 22 and midnight. It was moved to Sunday mornings with unchanged effectiveness, where it remained in the tableau to 1993. 2006 came Kjell Alinge again with the program, first on the web, then as a part of the P2 range up to 2013 and then with an even more adventurous earth around- traveling track list than when it went in P3.
In the program series "Niagara" , which aired in 2013 in P2, he took the movies as a basis for "expeditions through the world all genres of music." The description of the program as "a nifty cinerama rides from the fifteenth crater on the moon's far side, passing the hot dog stand in Hässleholm and landing in the middle of Bollywood" can also serve as a summary of Kjell Alinges life's work as a music mediator.


I participated in DUMBO's First Thursday Gallery Walk October 1. All of DUMBO's amazing galleries were open. It included twelve galleries, four neighbourhood spots, and the work of eighteen artists on display.
After dining on the obligatory American/ Italian Pizza Experience at Grimaldi"s, I went to this on a dark, wet night in Dumbo, Brooklyn, under the bridge and was impressed by what I saw.
A lot of the gallery spaces were shiny, commercial enterprises with expensive art hung on the walls. One had a Shepard Fairey, of street art fame, piece that had already been sold, but giving no indication to its price. I also visited artists studios, including the Triangle Residency, who provide a fantastic program to engage in artistic practice in Brooklyn, for international artists. Whilst many of the galleries were all about selling the work, some were artist run and owned, as they were literally just selling their pieces from their workshops or studios. It gave a valuable insight into the working artists life, in the crowded New York Art Scene, and was inspiring and informative to talk to the actual artist, and not to just to view the end product, in a commercial gallery space.
Painting is a hard mistress. I spent some time away from her pursuing my interest of exploring Detroit, partially funded by the Fiona Myer Travel Grant Encouragement Award.
I returned mightily inspired but my painting mistress was not amused. I had abandoned her. She made it difficult for me to start again. I struggled and thrashed around the studio for days, nay weeks. Now, three weeks later, I can finally say I'm back in the groove. Painting confidently and happily, doing what I love, and loving what I do. I am so lucky. I feel truly whole when creating. Thank you, my difficult taskmaster, demander of perfection, and chaser of dreams.
QR Codes were discussed last week in the Victoria University, Digital Media Class.
I found the following images on an empty shopfront in Fitzroy St, St Kilda.
My favourite was the Rowland S Howard piece, honouring local musician, founder of 80's punk band, "The Boys Next Door, and former bandmate of Nick Cave.
I had a look at the entries today.
New Orleans has a bloody and troubled history. The state of Louisiana was governed by the French, Spanish, French again, and ultimately became part of the USA, under the Louisiana purchase.
A local walking ghost tour revealed stories of spooky mansions where vampires lived, and pointed out businesses run by local voodoo queens. A particularly sordid tale and destination involved a grand, Spanish style mansion, laterally home to actor, Nicholas Cage, where the most horrific human surgical experimentation was inflicted on the slave population, by the doctors in residence. The hauntings, screaming and wails of victims render it uninhabitable.
Many inspirational, local, North American Artists.
Contemporary Arts Center, a brilliant facility in Louisiana, displaying local artwork.


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What you need to know about the biggest dinosaur ever discovered
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Argentinosaurus, the previous 'largest dinosaur ever'. Image: David Roland/Shutterstock
Patagotitan mayorum has taken the title of largest dinosaur ever, but what do you need to know about the newly studied titanosaur?
Picture the scene in Jurassic Park: Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum are being given their first tour of the park. The jeeps they're in crest a hill and come to a stop. Their awestruck gazes turn to something off screen. The music soars, and we're treated to our first majestic glimpse of a dinosaur – the brachiosaurus. It's a powerful moment.
Now imagine the dinosaur they had seen was much, much bigger.
The newly named Patagotitan mayorum is now the largest known dinosaur in existence, and the largest animal to ever walk on land. It dwarfs the brachiosaurus.
First discovered in the Patagonia region of southern Argentina in 2012, Patagotitan mayorum was the subject of a recent study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, focused on describing the behemoth's fossil.
The dinosaur was a titanosaur – a type of sauropod – weighing in at 69 metric tonnes, equivalent to roughly 12 adult African elephants.
The plant-eater was 37 metres long (2.5 double-decker buses) and 6 metres tall at the shoulder (not including the dinosaur's neck, therefore, it stood as tall as 1.5 double-decker buses).
The fossil is dated to about 100m years ago, placing it squarely in the Cretaceous period (meaning that, sadly, it could never have crossed paths with the aforementioned brachiosaurus, or featured in Jurassic Park).
The Museum's #Titanosaur now has its official scientific name. Check out T's text messages w/ the Blue ? to find out what it is. pic.twitter.com/lzbyDzWVSV
— AMNH (@AMNH) August 9, 2017
Patagotitan mayorum is named for the region in which it was discovered (Patagonia), the Greek word titan (which means large), and the Mayo family, who first found the fossil.
A cast of the dinosaur's skeleton is on display at the American Museum of Natural History, New York. It is so large that its head sticks out into one of the museum's hallways.
Patagotitan mayorum officially steals the crown of 'largest dinosaur ever' from the previous holder, Argentinosaurus, discovered in Argentina in 1987.
According to Kristi Curry Rogers – a palaeontologist who was not involved in the study, but who spoke to Phys.org about its results – Patagotitan's bones indicate that the dinosaur had not finished growing, possibly meaning "that there are even bigger dinosaurs out there to discover".
Related: history, Palaeontology, Argentina, research


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Disturbances recorded in tight-knit teams of ultracold atoms
Extremely cooled atoms in the Bose-Einstein condensate behave like a cheerleading team. Now, for the first time in history, it has been possible to observe what happens when other atoms - like lost rugby players - bump into such a harmonious team. This is a historic achievement.
Polish researcher investigates the impact of turbulence on nuclear reactor safety
The impact of turbulence in the flowing cooling material on the safety of nuclear reactors is the subject of research of Tomasz Kwiatkowski, a PhD student from the National Centre for Nuclear Research. He will present his research during the competition for scientists dealing with nuclear safety.
Storing light in record-capacity memory
A team of scientists from the Centre of New Technologies of the University of Warsaw is working on a device that will save light and store it in quantum memory. The so-called multimode quantum memory based on cold rubidium atoms may be useful, for example, in secure communication.
Algorithms for unsolvable problems
From behaviours on dating websites to organ donation systems and organization of work of machinery in a factory - problems, for which science can not find efficient algorithms can be encountered in almost every area of life. Computers would need long years for accurate calculations. But scientists do not give up in their search for the best formulas to simplify the world.
Institute of Physics PAS: Long Josephson junction can be obtained in quantum fluids of light
Polish-Italian research group has shown that in a quantum fluid of light it is possible to obtain a long Josephson junction (LJJ): a special, dynamic state of the quantum fluid. These studies are also an important step towards the application of fluids of light in practice.
Polish contribution to the construction of a quantum computer
Quantum computer will allow to instantly find the information you need in huge amounts of data and enable complex simulations. Scientists from around the world are working on such a device. In a project led by Prof. Marka Kuś, Polish physicists and IT specialists optimise the calculations performed by qubits, the basic units of the quantum computer.
Physicists: It will be possible to obtain even heavier elements
It will soon be possible to create two new super-heavy elements in laboratories, and several new isotopes of already discovered elements, believe scientists from the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw and the National Centre for Nuclear Research.
Polish researchers improve nanodiamond technologies
Four Polish research units will work on improving the technology for using nanodiamonds for medical diagnostics and electronics, reports the Foundation for Polish Science, which will finance the research project as part of the TEAM-NET programme.
`Fire streaks` ever more real in the collisions of atomic nuclei and protons
Collisions of lead nuclei take place under extreme physical conditions. Their course can be described using a model which assumes that the transforming, extremely hot matter – the quark-gluon plasma – flows in the form of hundreds of streaks. Until now, the "fire streaks" seemed to be purely theoretical structures. However, the latest analysis of collisions of individual protons reinforces the hypothesis that they represent a real physical phenomenon.
Microwave networks - a new tool for analysing quantum graphs
Quantum graphs can be experimentally simulated by classical microwave networks, shows research conducted at the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences. This idea will allow to study quantum systems, difficult to investigate in laboratories or on supercomputers.


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* Sebastian Ehlers (Politiker) (* 1982), deutscher Politikwissenschaftler und Politiker (CDU)
 Sebastian Ehlers (Eishockeyspieler) (* 1993), dänischer Eishockeyspieler

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I tell you it is waiting for time, like you.
You ask me whom the Macrocystis alga hugs in its arms?
Study, study it, at a certain hour, in a certain sea I know.
how the sea unicorn with the harpoon in it dies.
which tremble in the pure springs of the southern tides?
of the sea anemone, and you'll deal that to me now?
The armored stalactite that breaks as it walks?
in the deep places like a thread in the water?
from a horn of plenty made of infinite mother-of-pearl.
the only thing caught, a fish trapped inside the wind.
The beauty of all these paintings and prints makes me feel better already! Thanks!
I am wordless with the beauty of this post. You are such an artist.
princess.... now you leave me wordless... except to say how happy i am that someone got what i was doing! thanks.


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namespace RestApi\Bundle\Controller;

use Symfony\Bundle\FrameworkBundle\Controller\Controller;

class UsersController extends Controller
{
    /**
     * @return array
     */
    public function getUsersAction()
    {
//        throw new \Exception('test exception');
        return ['User' => ['Jan', 'Test']];
    }

    /**
     * @return array
     */
    public function getUserAction($id)
    {
//        throw new \Exception('test exception');
        return ['User'.$id => ['Jan', 'Test']];
    }

    /**
     * @return array
     */
    public function getUserNameAction($id)
    {
        return [$id, 'some name'];
    }

    public function postUserAction()
    {

    }

    public function putUserAction($id)
    {

    }

    public function deleteUserAction($id)
    {

    }

    /**
     * @return array
     */
    public function exceptionAction()
    {
        return ['exception'];
    }
}


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Q: Using "*" inside python I am supposed to use find out how to use "*" to sum up several values.
For example:
sum_all(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
15
sum_all(49, 51)
100

Given a general function like :
def sum_all(*args)

I am unsure how to implement the * within the code.

A: def sum_all(*args):
    total = 0
    for arg in args:
        total += sum(arg)
    return total

To be different from the others which i think posted at the same time as me, i'll explain and come up with another solution.
When doing *args you can look at it this way:
def sum_all([arg1, arg2, arg3, ...]):

Which would tedious to code and since you don't know how many parameters are given, you do *args instead, which dynamically takes a "endless" amount of arguments in a list format.
The most neat way i can think of:
def sum_all(*args):
    return sum(sum(arg) for arg in args)

This assumes the input is something along the lines of:
sum_all([1,2,3], [5,5], [10,10])

If not just skip one of the sums:
def sum_all(*args):
    return sum(args)

A: You can treat the passed in variable as an iterable.
sum_nums = 0
for val in args:
    sum_nums += val

A good read would be the top answer in this question.

A: def sum_all(*args):
    s = 0
    for n in args:
       s = s + n
    return s

A: You can try as,
 def sum_all(*args):
    return sum([i for i in args])

A: In short:
def sum_all(*args):
    return sum(args)

*args represent here a sequence of positional arguments, that you can later iterate over. Fortunately, builtin sum() takes single iterable as argument, so you can just pass it there.
More info you can find in docs:
http://docs.python.org/2/faq/programming.html#how-can-i-pass-optional-or-keyword-parameters-from-one-function-to-another

A: Just 2 lines of code :)
def sum_all(*args):
    return (sum(args[0])


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WA9IN 2m repeater: 147.315, + offset, PL=107.2, 50 watt Kenwood on a 200' tower SE of the city.
KC9ZAR 70cm repeater: 443.225, + offset, PL=107.2 Equipped with EchoLink via KC9ZAR-R, node 946276. This repeater is linked to the WA9IN repeater during the 8pm Thursday night nets.


So if you don't know what an AMF is, I suggest you look it up...with caution hahaha. I can tell you that the "T" is for Tequila. As in, adios Tequila, because you are not ruining this girls drink. Don't get me wrong, Tequila has its time and place, and sometimes I even enjoy it (particularly that coffee flavored one I brought home from Mexico) but generally speaking it's like the hot sauce of the drink world. Meaning once it goes in, that's all you can taste. That, of course, is my very humble opinion. You can always add it back in, as most AMF's are made with Tequila.
Fill your shaker with ice and using your jigger measure in your gin, vodka, rum, curacao and sweet n' sour. Shake and pour into glass over ice.
Fill the remainder of the glass with lime soda. Enjoy!
Beautiful, yummy and happy cinco de mayo!! You gorgeous lady, enjoy your day!
You always feature the most creative drinks with great names Kim! This looks perfect for Cinco de Mayo or quite frankly any day of the week! I usually just use our tequila for margaritas but I'll have to try this!
You see, this is why you need to come to the UK or I need to come to the US. So we can hang out and make all these delicious cocktails! This one sounds SO good! Great post my beautiful friend!


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// <copyright file="NaturalLanguageTestFixture.cs" company="RHEA System S.A.">
//
//   Copyright 2016-2021 RHEA System S.A.
//
//   Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
//   you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
//   You may obtain a copy of the License at
//
//      http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
//
//   Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
//   distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
//   WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
//   See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
//   limitations under the License.
//
// </copyright>
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

namespace WebservicesIntegrationTests
{
    using System;
    using System.Linq;

    using Newtonsoft.Json.Linq;

    using NUnit.Framework;

    public class NaturalLanguageTestFixture : WebClientTestFixtureBase
    {
        [Test]
        [Category("GET")]
        public void VerifyThatExpectedNaturalLanguageIsReturnedFromWebApi()
        {
            // define the URI on which to perform a GET request
            var naturalLanguageUri = new Uri($"{this.Settings.Hostname}/SiteDirectory/f13de6f8-b03a-46e7-a492-53b2f260f294/naturalLanguage");

            // Get the response from the data-source as a JArray (JSON Array).
            var jArray = this.WebClient.GetDto(naturalLanguageUri);

            // assert that the returned naturalLanguageUri count = 1.
            Assert.AreEqual(1, jArray.Count);

            // get a specific naturalLanguage from the result by it's unique id.
            var naturalLanguage = jArray.Single(x => (string)x["iid"] == "73bf30cc-3573-488f-8746-6c03ba47973e");

            NaturalLanguageTestFixture.VerifyProperties(naturalLanguage);
        }

        [Test]
        [Category("GET")]
        public void VerifyThatExpectedNaturalLanguageWithContainerIsReturnedFromWebApi()
        {
            // define the URI on which to perform a GET request
            var naturalLanguageUri = new Uri($"{this.Settings.Hostname}/SiteDirectory/f13de6f8-b03a-46e7-a492-53b2f260f294/naturalLanguage?includeAllContainers=true");

            // Get the response from the data-source as a JArray (JSON Array)
            var jArray = this.WebClient.GetDto(naturalLanguageUri);

            // assert that the returned object count = 2
            Assert.AreEqual(2, jArray.Count);

            var siteDirectory = jArray.Single(x => (string)x["iid"] == "f13de6f8-b03a-46e7-a492-53b2f260f294");
            SiteDirectoryTestFixture.VerifyProperties(siteDirectory);

            // get a specific natural language from the result by it's unique id
            var naturalLanguage = jArray.Single(x => (string)x["iid"] == "73bf30cc-3573-488f-8746-6c03ba47973e");
            NaturalLanguageTestFixture.VerifyProperties(naturalLanguage);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Verifies the properties of the Person <see cref="JToken"/>
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="naturalLanguage">
        /// The <see cref="JToken"/> that contains the properties of
        /// the naturalLanguage object
        /// </param>
        public static void VerifyProperties(JToken naturalLanguage)
        {
            // verify that the amount of returned properties
            Assert.AreEqual(6, naturalLanguage.Children().Count());

            Assert.AreEqual("73bf30cc-3573-488f-8746-6c03ba47973e", (string)naturalLanguage["iid"]);
            Assert.AreEqual(1, (int)naturalLanguage["revisionNumber"]);
            Assert.AreEqual("NaturalLanguage", (string)naturalLanguage["classKind"]);
            Assert.AreEqual("Test Natural Language", (string)naturalLanguage["name"]);
            Assert.AreEqual("TNL", (string)naturalLanguage["languageCode"]);
            Assert.AreEqual("test naive name", (string)naturalLanguage["nativeName"]);
        }
    }
}


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Do you have ideas on Nordic collaboration within the areas of health tech, life science, sustainable healthcare, assisted living and smart digital health?
The fourth and final batch of our two-year Nordic Scalers pilot is finally here. 10 scale-up companies have been selected to participate. This is the last batch of scale-up companies going through the Nordic Scale-up Lab funded by Nordic Innovation.
The 'Scale-ups in the Nordics - Statistical Portrait 2008 – 2016' report is the first of its kind and gives the reader an insight into the Nordic scale-up landscape.
Nordic Innovation have funded seven new projects through our Clusters and Ecosystems As Drivers of Nordic Smart Mobility and Connectivity call for project outlines.
We have had an enormous interest in the Nordic Health Hackathons and regret to inform that both hackathons are now fully booked.
We have funded a new round of Nordic activities promoting Nordic solutions for sustainable, smart and liveable cities to relevant stakeholders from outside the Nordic region.
In April, Norway Health Tech and the Nordic trade promotion agencies in Toronto are showcasing Nordic companies at Toronto Health Innovation Week 2019.


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Bajirao Mastani: Pinga Pinga Song Video Released ft. Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone
Bajirao Mastani: Pinga Pinga Song Video Released ft. Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone: After Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai in the song 'Dola re Dola', in the superhit movie "Devdas". Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the a listed director of Bollywood cinemas. This time has made it bigger with the movie Bajirao Mastani, where he for the first time ever has made Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, playing Kashibai (BajiRao's First wife) and Mastani (BajiRoa's second wife) respectively. BajiRao being played by the fanatical star Ranveer Singh.
The song with Marathi touch named "Pinga Pinga" released on 15 November, is grabbing attention, as it brings out the best chemistry between two lead actresses in one song after 2002. The Actresses are seen dressed in heavy Navvari sarees, delivering an energetic and graceful dance performance, this one can not be compared to the one given by two actresses.
Bajirao Mastani: Pinga Pinga Song Video
Priyanka Chopra who has played Marathi mulgi in the movie 'kaminey', is seen dawning the role beautifully. while Deepika in the never before seen avatar is enticing as always.
The film releasing on 18th December has always been creating news, initially around the year 2001, when Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to cast Aishwarya and Salman Khan after their successful 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'. but the stars disturbed love relationship left the director very disheartened, repercussions being the movie was shelved, until he caught his eye on another off-screen couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone after 'Goliyon ki Raas Leela -Ram-Leela' in 2013. The movie has been under production since last year.
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The song sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Vaishali brings it into the news as after his last film; furthermore (Goliyon ki Raas Leela -Ram-Leela) as the composition of the song has been done by the director himself.
In the past, the songs released fom the movie were "Gajanana" and "Deewani Mastani".
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Presented at the Community Achievement Awards Gala on March 9th, 2018. It's an honour to be nominated amongst such distinguished company. Congratulations to the other nominees, Burke's Deli and Penetangear.
Thank you BDO, Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce and of course those responsible for our nomination. Thank you to all our loyal patients who have been returning year after year and have entrusted us with their vision care. It's wonderful seeing new generations of patients walking through our doors as well.We strive to provide the best patient experience possible regarding all the services we offer. These are exciting times at Kincardine Family Eye Care with many changes in the works planned for 2018 all with the goal of serving you better.


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Fred Thompson's Launch Date, Cont'd
smart thoughts"August is kind of a down month,"
That may be true in Washington, but not so much in, say, Iowa, where August features the State Republican Party's big Straw Poll (which Thompson apparently won't contest), not to mention the Iowa State Fair, where presidential candidates will be so thick on the ground that you won't be able to stir them with a stick. Indeed, Thompson's "not much going on" dismissal of the opportunity to eat corn dogs and deep-fried twinkies and admire the Butter Cow sculpture is a good sign that he has decided to skip Iowa altogether. More generally, Thompson's "what happens in August stays in August" attitude is another example of the strangely retro feel of his campaign. Among most political practitioners these days, it's become a truism that New Media have largely reshaped the political calendar in ways that have sharply reduced "down time." That was one of the big lessons learned from the Swift Boat saga of August 2004, which caught the Kerry campaign off guard in part because they assumed no one was paying attention.
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7 killed in murder-suicide at birthday party where kids were present
Seven people were apparently shot dead early on Sunday morning at a birthday party in Colorado. As per reports, police say they believe it was a murder-suicide. Gunfire broke out shortly past midnight when a boyfriend of one of the women at the party arrived and started shooting people. Police stated that the gunman then turned his weapon on himself.
Tragically, investigators responding to the scene at Canterbury Mobile Park Home found six dead and a seventh seriously injured. That victim died later at a local hospital.
Children are said to have also been at the get-together, though none were harmed in the shooting.
Colorado Springs Police Chief Vince Niski said in a statement: "Words fall short to describe the tragedy that took place this morning.
"As the chief of police, as a husband, as a father, as a grandfather, as a member of this community, my heart breaks for the families who have lost someone they love and for the children who have lost their parents."
At the time of writing, neither the victims nor the suspected gunman have been identified.
"She had a heart of gold" – 11-year-old girl killed in house fire after she went back to save 7-month-old puppies
The Metro Public Health Department reported 111,174 total cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County
2 charged in fatal shooting of 26-year-old man on Edgewood Boulevard, officials say
Authorities investigating after 12-year-old boy shot and killed at 1013 Haynes Street
The final moments of a woman living abroad were captured in audio when she phoned her friend in California during the attack that left her dead
Authorities are requesting the public's assistance in identifying theft suspect
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Aerobility Flyer, Pauline Gallagher, takes on the Freedom of Flight Challenge!
It's been a long time in the planning but last week Aerobility Flyer Pauline Gallagher stated her Freedom of Flight Challenge to raise funds for Aerobility and FSDP.
The Freedom of Flight Relay Challenge will cover most counties in Scotland. Each leg of the relay will still be flown by a disabled pilot. The first stage of the challenge was completed last week. However due to bad weather, the second stage of the challenge has been postponed and the new date is 31st July.
The aims of this challenge is to raise awareness of disabled flying in the United Kingdom; raise much needed funds to support those using the power of flight to increase confidence and self esteem; and bring together everyone in the community of disabled pilots, qualified or in training, in a shared endeavour which will inspire the wider population.
As Aerobility Flyer, Pauline knows flying a light aircraft is a mentally and physically demanding activity, more so when you have constraints in the physical world. One disabled pilot has said that "…flying gives me the freedom that I don't have on the ground"; while another really articulates the fulfilment and transformation in their quality of life by saying that learning to fly "…has given me a real sense of achievement and pride in myself again".


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Home Politics "They're so Lao": Explaining the Thai sense of superiority
"They're so Lao": Explaining the Thai sense of superiority
Jasmina Yap
A Thai photographer's Facebook post drew attention to long-standing tensions between the cultures of his nation and neighbouring Lao. But is "you're so Lao" truly an insult? It apparently is for the fiercely proud Thais.
By Oliver Ward
Thai photographer, Pongsaton Gitprachaya was photographing a motoring expo in Vientiane when he casually commented "Damn, they´re so Lao" on his Facebook page. The comment was intended to point out the, in his view, inferior nature of the work on display but the comment was picked up by the national media and he had to flee across the border. Despite his apologies Lao netizens exploded with anger and the damage was done.
Behind this story is the strong belief among Thai professionals that their work is far superior to anything produced by their neighbours. But when you look deeper, the use of the term "Lao" as an insult is offensive not only to Laotians but also to swathes of the northeastern Thai population who share Lao roots.
One people, divided
Divided by the mighty Mekong river, the people in both nations share linguistic and cultural similarities. In fact, the Lao kingdom of Lan Xeng included all of northeastern Thailand as recently as the early 18th century.
As a result, the people of the northeastern Isaan region, in particular, share strong Lao roots. This is because even after the fall of the Lan Xeng kingdom and during the following Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin periods, Isaan was incorporated into the territory of Siam but retained their strong Lao cultural connection. Linguistically they speak Isan, a Lao dialect used by a third of the population of Thailand.
And the connections between the two nations run much deeper than appearances. Shared cuisine, language, fashion and culture transcend the Mekong, meaning any belief in the superiority of "Thainess" fails to grasp the extent to which the two nations were a united Kingdom until fairly recent history. To be fair, the feeling of Thai superiority is not present amongst the whole nation, but certainly, the population of central and southern Thailand look to their northern borders with contempt.
Some of the most public examples of this are cases where the Thai entertainment industry has been responsible for offending Laotians. Several years ago, Thai singer Uthen Prommin caused a stir with public insults while the film Mak Te (Lucky Losers), tells the tale of a football cup where the Thai and Lao national teams face each other in the final. It was widely criticised for depicting Lao's players as country farmers who were utterly incapable of organising a national team until they hired a Thai as a manager. It was never released.
Thamrongsak Petchlertanan, an expert on Thai history at the Rangsit University, believes that the idea of Thai superiority is rooted in almost a century of nationalist education in Thai schools. Anti-communist ideology after the 1950´s bolstered the idea of "Thainess" and the idea of Thai conquest and dominance over the region. As part of this narrative, the destruction of Vientiane by the Siamese army in 1778 has been told with enthusiasm to generations of Thai children.
In the wider picture, Lao has limped behind Thailand economically since the Cold War due in part to the economic restrictions imposed on the country. Much of the economic assistance received by the Lao government since has come from Thai pockets, contributing to increased Thai zealotry. However, this understanding conveniently ignores the fact that Laos' economy is currently growing faster than that of its Thai neighbour.
The widespread religious belief in karma also plays a role in spawning a sense of Thai superiority. Many Thais feel their neighbouring countries have seen less development as they have procured less karma and goodwill, perpetuating ideas that Laotians or Cambodians are villains that lack moral integrity.
The final plank in the Thai mindset is the history of border skirmishes between the two nations, the most significant of which in December 1987 ignited the Thai-Laotian war. The dispute was over national boundaries and ownership of four small villages. The first blow was landed by the Thai army which moved in and raised their flag, prompting Lao forces to fight back under cover of darkness and reclaim the village as their own. The fighting went on for some weeks until a ceasefire was declared in February of 1988.
Solving the problem of Thai superiority
Solving the problem between these two brothers in culture and ASEAN will not be a simple task. While politician and educators retain the view of Thai superiority it will never be as easy as changing the syllabus of new diplomatic deals. A complete overhaul of social perceptions would need to occur first. This is especially true for the feeling of superiority over their Cambodian neighbours, as the Thai government has strategically fueled anti-Cambodian sentiment in the past to help strengthen their claim over the disputed land near Preah Vihear.
After joining the ASEAN economic integration agreement, Thai relations with their neighbours are more important than ever as closer economic ties have brought more people from Thailand´s neighbouring countries in to both work and visit the country. Subjecting these people to a bigoted belief of their inferiority will only cause tensions and undermine the modernising process which has made Thailand a good place for foreign nationals to do business.
The Laotians themselves have their own way of fighting back. On their streets you hear another expression that cuts to the bone, "don't be Thai to me". It's a sense of superiority that has never really been earned.
Source: ASEAN Today
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Sayako December 30, 2016 at 7:08 pm
Thank you Mr oliver Ward for your article trying to explaining such complex historical issue.
It is understandable of Siamese feeling so superior to Lao(living on bothsides of the Mekong)because Siamese was & still is the conqueror.Even the Lao on the right bank(Thai Isaan)was part of Siam since 1778 howeverthey are still considered as secondclass citizen or a little bit better than slave(according to some BKian,300,000 redshirts would not even be considered equal to BK siamese).
This superiority attitude comes from monarchal sys & royal court. Not the people. If one day people (of all corloured shirts, not just redshirt) can succeed in getting rid of the monarchy establish the republic than Laoness (บัก/
อี่ หน้าลาว)would not be there, hence solving problem the prob of Thai superiority.
I am sure my Cambodian colleague would agree
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