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Sussex Police dog stabbed multiple times, appears on Britain's Got Talent and has new law passed in his honour
John Holden
A Sussex Police dog that was stabbed multiple times in the head and chest has had a new law passed in his name.
Police dog Finn was stabbed in Hertfordshire in 2016 while protecting his owner, PC Dave Wardell.
Finn after his attack
Despite suffering multiple stab wounds to his chest and head, Finn was lucky to make a full recovery and won the nation's hearts on this year's Britain's Got Talent show.
Due to a quirk in the law, only criminal damage charges could be passed against Finn's attacker, but today (August 22), he and PC Wardell were invited to police headquarters to celebrate the passing of Finn's Law.
The new legislation prevents those who cause injury or harm to a service animal from claiming self-defence and is now seen as a criminal offence.
Dave said: "It has been an extremely emotional two or three years since Finn was seriously injured. Finn was kicked and punched throughout his career and nothing ever happened, which I think is wrong.
Finn with PC Wardell and Simon Cowell
"If we're going to use these animals, and I believe we should as they are phenomenal at what they do, we need to make sure that we have every available protection to them and this law that has been approved does just that."
The ceremony saw Chief Constable Giles York present each of the serving Sussex and Surrey dogs with a certificate of recognition and an engraved collar, the latter of which will be given to all retired Surrey and Sussex police dogs.
CC York added: "I think this is a key moment and really poignant in the light of recent weeks in policing. Not only is it us who put ourselves in harm's way, it is the dogs and horses as well.
"It is an absolute privilege to have Finn and Dave his dog handler here and I am delighted to be the first police force to welcome the pair at a recognition ceremony.
The Sussex and Surrey police dogs and their owners
"The work that has been put in to quite literally change the law allows our working dogs to be recognised in a completely different way."
High Sheriff of East Sussex Violet Hancock said: "I am incredibly pleased to be here today for this event. I was at Sussex Police headquarters the very day the law was passed and the Chief Constable mentioned how an award ceremony should be held.
"I couldn't believe there wasn't a law before and well done to everyone who played a part in getting this law passed."
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OUKITEL was one of the first Android smartphone manufacturers to embrace a notch, and arguably, the first to bring to market a direct iPhone X clone in the form of the OUKITEL U18. Now the company has announced it has another notch-equipped smartphone en route, the OUKITEL U19. In spite of not having been officially launched yet, the OUKITEL U19 was on show at this year's MWC event along with the company's latest rugged smartphone solution, the OUKITEL WP5000.
While OUKITEL phones in general are considered to be affordable products one of the main defining differences between the OUKITEL U18 and the new OUKITEL U19 is the price. As OUKITEL states its U19 model is expected to hit the market around the $100 marker, making it one of the cheapest ways to get a notch and iPhone X lookalike Android phone. Like the previous OUKITEL U18 (and the iPhone X for that matter) the OUKITEL U19 utilizes a 5.85-inch display along with a newer aspect ratio resulting in a thinner and slimmer profile while incorporating the notch at the top of the display. Adding to its design properties, the OUKITEL U19 also features a glass back along with a rear-located fingerprint sensor.
As for the rest of the specs and features, the OUKITEL U19 is expected to arrive boasting 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, and powered by a MediaTek MT6739 quad-core processor. Battery life comes courtesy of the included 3,600 mAh capacity battery and although this is a lesser battery capacity than what is offered with the OUKITEL U18 (another of the main differences between the two), according to the company it will be more than sufficient for an all-day level of usage. Another notable selling point is that in spite of this being a budget smartphone the OUKITEL U19 will come running on Android 8.1 (Oreo) at launch. Speaking of which, along with the rough confirmation of the $100 price point the OUKITEL U19 is said to be launching at the end of May, 2018. Those interested in taking a closer look at the new OUKITEL U19 will want to check out the newly-released video in full below.


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What's on Your Playlist: Will Friedwald, Jordan Taylor, and Matthew Luthans
Resonance Records is noted for its historical releases, and now the label has outdone itself with its most ambitious project to date: the seven-CD/10-LP Nat King Cole box set Hittin' the Ramp: The Early Years (1936-1943). Producers Will Friedwald, Jordan Taylor, and Matthew Luthans picked ten of the project's most notable tracks – quite a task, since the set contains nearly 200 pre-Capitol Records tracks by the great singer/pianist including some that have never been heard before. The first comprehensive collection of Cole's early years produced in partnership with the Cole estate, Hittin' the Ramp is available both on CD and LP and features an extensive booklet with interviews and statements by Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett, Quincy Jones, Harry Belafonte, Freddy Cole, and more.
1. "Black Spider Stomp" (1939 Standard transcription)
An amazing instrumental that shows how great the tandem playing of Nat King Cole and his longstanding "partner in time," guitarist Oscar Moore, had grown even as early as 1939. This also is possibly one of very first American recordings to reflect the influence of Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France. (Disc 7, Track 4)
2. "Sweet Lorraine" (1939 Standard transcription)
This is the earliest version of a tune that would become one of Cole's all-time career signatures, a song which he learned from his original inspiration and mentor, Earl "Fatha" Hines, and which he recorded multiple times (not least for his classic 1956 album After Midnight). It's fascinating to hear the embryonic version of a tune soon to become a King Cole classic, as well as what might be considered the earliest song he became known for as a vocalist. (Disc 7, Track 5)
3. "Early Morning Blues" (1940 Standard transcription)
A great illustration of how the Trio had evolved into something more like a jazz chamber music group, in the tradition of The Benny Goodman Trios and Quartets (or even, later on, The Modern Jazz Quartet), and also a stunning example of both Cole's and Moore's complete mastery of the blues item. It also showcases Nat both as an improvisor and a composer-arranger. Cole's piano solo touches on elements of boogie woogie (something very rare in his music) and there are also outstanding bass breaks by the formidable Wesley Prince. (Disc 7, Track 6)
4. "Gone with the Draft" (1940 Standard transcription)
Cole dashed off this very basic novelty song in the immediate response to the passing of the national "draft" act in Fall of 1940, and it became, quite possibly, the first number by the Trio that might be described as a "hit." The song attracted the attention of the black press, to the extent that it attracted the attention of Decca Records, who signed the Trio to a two-year contract mainly to get "Gone with the Draft." (Disc 7, Track 7)
5. "What'cha Know Joe" (live radio aircheck, 1940)
Kudos to co-producer and engineer Matt Lutthans for this remarkable discovery, which is now believed to be the earliest live recording of Nat King Cole and the Trio that we know of. We don't have any details on the background of this performance, but it's a catchy novelty number written by trombonist Trummy Young, then with one of Nat's favorite bands, Jimmie Lunceford and his Orchestra. The Trio also recorded a studio version of this with singer Anita Boyer, but this live version is one of the prize items of the new Resonance package. (Disc 4, Track 20)
6. "That Ain't Right" (Decca 1941)
This was the second tune, after "Gone with the Draft," to move the Trio up a rung on the ladder to stardom. Essentially, it's a basic 12-bar blues with a stop-time bridge, although unlike most blues lyrics, the words to the first line do not repeat in the second. It's a very funny set of romantic calamities that was so infectious that, two years after it was recorded, the track became a number one hit on the Billboard R&B chart ("The Harlem Hit Parade"). The song was also performed by Fats Waller and Ada Brown in the classic 1943 all-black musical epic Stormy Weather. (Disc 5, Track 19)
7. "Tea for Two" with Lester Young and Red Callender (1942 Norman Granz session)
One of the greatest jazz sessions in history, the meeting of the Prez and the King, derived from Nat's friendship not only with tenor saxophone icon Lester Young but with Norman Granz, who later gave Cole full credit for helping launch his career as the greatest of all jazz impresarios. Even though Young enjoyed long term partnerships with two legendary pianists, Count Basie and Teddy Wilson, he and Cole were a perfect team. The 12 songs they recorded in the studio together (the remainder on a classic 1946 session) are milestones of American music. (Disc 6, Track 1)
8. "All for You" (1942 Excelsior session)
Excelsior Records was an independent label formed in 1942 as a means of getting around the musicians' strike, then preventing all the major corporations from making records of any kind. The song, by the relatively unknown Robert Scherman, was among Nat's first successful solo ballads. So much so, in fact, that a year later it was picked up Capitol Records and became Nat's first release on that rapidly rising label as well as his first hit on the mainstream pop music chart. (Disc 6, Track 4)
9. "Hit that Jive, Jack" (1942 AFRS live performance)
Although originally written (over the chord changes to "I Got Rhythm") by territorial bandleader and saxophonist Campbell Aurelius "Skeets" Tolbert, this song was one of the Trio's perennials throughout the war years. This previously unissued radio performance from 1942 is already faster and more exciting than the original 1941 Decca studio recording, and is a good example of how the Trio was building to ever new heights of jazz virtuosity in the period leading up to their 1944 breakthrough. (Disc 7, Track 14)
10. "Straighten Up and Fly Right" (1942 AFRS live performance)
Nat wrote this song, again based on "Rhythm" changes (as well as recurring iconographic figures from African American folklore) while the Trio was working in Omaha in early 1943. Over the next year or so, he performed it frequently, including numerous radio shows, as well as in the Trio's first film appearance, 1943's "Here Comes Elmer." Yet Nat waited until he had precisely the right moment to record it, and that was at the end of the year, when he and the Trio cut their first of many sessions for Capitol Record, and an amazing new era in one of the most remarkable careers in all of American music had begun. (Disc 6, Track 23)
Hittin' The Ramp: The Early Years (1936-1943) (Resonance Records) drops on November 1, 2019. www.resonancerecords.org

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Arham is a 7-month-old twin from Tanzania who needs $935 to fund clubfoot repair surgery.
about Arham's recovery.
Arham's story
Arham is a sweet 7-month-old baby from Tanzania. He has a twin sister. His father works as a mechanic, and his mother stays home to care for the children and household. They shared that their income supports their basic needs and request assistance with Arham's surgery.
Arham has clubfoot of his left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Arham's family visited our medical partner's care center. On November 15th, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery that will allow Arham to walk easily and wear shoes as he gets older. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $935 to fund Arham's surgery.
Arham's mother says, "Life has been hard for us these few past months, and I can't stop thinking about how to solve my baby's condition. I hope my son grows to have a normal life like his twin."
Arham is a sweet 7-month-old baby from Tanzania. He has a twin sister. His father works as a mechanic, and his mother stays home to care for...
Arham's case was submitted by Joan Kadagaya at African Mission Healthcare.
Arham's Timeline
Arham was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.
Arham was scheduled to receive treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.
Arham's profile was published to start raising funds.
Arham is currently raising funds for his treatment.
Awaiting Arham's treatment update from African Mission Healthcare.
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On average, it costs $935 for Arham's treatment
The foot is turned inward, often severely, at the ankle, and the arch of the foot is very high. Patients experience discomfort, and the affected leg may be shorter and smaller than the other.
These children have a difficult time walking and running. Years of trying to walk on a clubfoot will cause wounds and other skeletal problems, such as arthritis. Patients will have difficulty fitting in shoes and participating in normal play, school, and daily activities. Many Africans make their livings through manual labor, which can be difficult with an untreated clubfoot.
Incidence is 1/1,000 live births, or about 1,600 cases in Tanzania annually. This is roughly similar to rates in Western countries, though many cases may be missed. There is no known reason for its occurrence in this region.
Patients will undergo a series of small operations, casting, and manipulations during their course of treatment. Patients will stay in the Plaster House, a rehabilitation center for children in Tanzania, for as long as their recovery takes.
The bones and joint will become aligned, and long-term disability will be prevented.
Clubfoot is very treatable. The surgery is minor and not risky.
Care is not easily accessible. Most patients live in remote, rural areas and are identified through mobile outreach. The pediatric surgical program at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre was started to meet the large burden of pediatric disability in the region.
There are no alternatives. If not treated, the condition will persist and will result in disability.
Jardel is a preschool student and an only child. His father sadly passed on early last year. Jardel is under the care of his mother who does not have a source of income. Jardel and his mother live at their elderly grandmother's home. The family does not have the financial capability to cover medical bills and relies on relatives for support. For over two years, Jardel has been experiencing nasal blockage, pain and difficulty swallowing. Jardel is unable to eat well and his mother reports that he also struggles to sleep. Jardel was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which are the soft tissue behind the nasal cavity. Without treatment, this condition will cause Jardel's symptoms to persist and possibly even intensify. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $818 to fund an adenotonsillectomy for Jardel, which is scheduled to take place on January 12th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, relieving Jardel of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Jardel's mother shared, "Jardel sleeps with a lot of difficulties. He snores a lot and struggles to breathe. He also has difficulties in eating, particularly solid foods."
John is a hawker (the local name for a street vendor) from Kenya. He has six children all under the age of 18 years. His wife helps at home and John is the family's sole breadwinner. Lately, due to his condition, John has been unable to work. He has no alternate source of income, and shared that he is struggling to raise his family. John first started experiencing a loss of appetite and stomach pain in April 2022. He visited a local health center and was treated for stomach aches, but his condition did not improve. He later started having episodes of diarrhea and has lost a significant amount of weight. He also has been experiencing bleeding that has caused him anemia. As a result, he has had several blood transfusions and hospital admissions. Recently, a biopsy at Kijabe Hospital revealed that John has colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon grow out of control. At the current stage, his doctors feel the cancer can be stopped surgically from spreading. However, the procedure has to be done as soon as possible because it is urgent. He is now scheduled to undergo surgery and needs support. Unfortunately, John does not have medical coverage and cannot afford the surgery. He is requesting financial assistance to support the $1,074 needed for his medical care. John says, "I cannot eat, and I have lost a lot of weight. I have had several blood transfusions because of bleeding. I need this surgery to help fight the cancer."
Theng is a loving mother to two sons, three daughters, and six grandchildren. Theng's husband passed away many years ago, so she lives with her oldest daughter who is a cleaner in a local establishment. When she's not helping her daughter with the house or grandchildren, Theng likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio. Five years ago, Theng developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing, photophobia and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Theng learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 6th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, Theng will be able to see clearly. Now, CSC is helping Theng raise $253 to fund this procedure. Theng shared, "After surgery, I hope my vision can improve so I can go outside again without trouble, take care of myself and help my daughter with my grandchildren."


Connected vehicle technologies are often touted for their potential applications to vehicle safety. However, these technologies also have the potential to contribute to a transportation system's sustainability. Autonomous and connected vehicles provide traffic engineers with many opportunities for emissions reductions, from vehicle routing to a vehicle's acceleration pattern. This paper presents the results of traffic and emissions micro-simulations that assess an emissions-based intersection approach driving pattern. The analysis was conducted on a traffic corridor simulated using VISSIM. Communication between vehicles and infrastructure on the network was modelled in the software, and vehicles made decisions on their desired acceleration and speeds based on an emission reduction algorithm. Simulation was done for varying penetration levels, simulating mixed-market environments. The results of the VISSIM model were fed into the US EPA's MOVES2014 emission model to generate an estimate of emissions for each associated scenario. The results of the study show that automated and connected vehicle technologies have the potential to reduce vehicle emissions.


From time to time we like to spotlight artists doing Kickstarter funded books. They are great do it yourself books that do not get the attention they deserve. Not to mention it is the breeding ground of some great writers and artists who could go on to be big stars. The guys I really like to talk to are the guys who are even more entrenched in creating comics, and funding the books themselves. This is how I met Norwick Robinson and learned about his book Endigo Society.
I met Norwick in Philadelphia as he was set up at Wizard World. Mel V. told me to look him up and check out his work, as he was impressed with him. Norwick showed me his art and took the time out to talk about his book, and about self-publishing and paying for it all himself. That was what got me the most, he was paying out of pocket for all the printing and publication costs associated with the book. His work impressed me to the point where we stayed in contact. Norwick has finally launched his site, Endigo Society, to sell the books. Issues 0 and 1 are available now. The book has mostly been sold at conventions up until this point. Endigo Society has received good reviews on-line and worth checking out, especially if you like indie books.
Odyessey Nadika, a 16-year old girl, lives with her grandfather (Barazal Nadika) and younger brother (Sabili Nadika) in Decamn, a small city where Barazal owns a shop that sells unique and unusual items.To all outside appearances, Odyessey is an ordinary teenager. She fits in, earns decent grades at school, and does her best to enjoy life. However, while her classmates focus on future careers, romances, and accomplishments, Odyessey's interests are more esoteric and wide-ranging. While exploring the basement of her grandfather's shop, she discovers two objects that will change her life: An enigmatic book, and a sword. The book, written by a mysterious sage, describes something called the Endigo Society, a group made up of people with the inherent skill to wield special magical weapons which the sage created for the purpose of protecting the world from destruction. Odyessey is more than startled when the sword begins to communicate with her, revealing that it deems her worthy of using it, and she is a member of the Endigo Society. From that moment on, her life is changed – perhaps forever. Thrown into a situation that she never wanted or asked for, Odyessey sets out on a journey to find the sage and try to get her life back to normal. She meets other members of the Endigo Society who have the same questions she does, and joins them in their quest to find the sage.
However, they find themselves in danger from a group that calls itself R.A.I.D. This technologically-advanced secret organization of ex-government agents gone rogue wants to claim the powerful weapons held by the Endigo Society members.
Odyessey is caught up in a silent, globe-spanning war between the two groups that only one side can win.
Swing by his site Endigo Society and help support Norwick Robinson.
Just ordered issue 1 and 2. Excited to read this and will update with a review once it comes in and I read it. Thanks for sharing this article!
Thanks for supporting him Kraig.
A little late getting around to this. LOVED Mini issues 0 and 1! Also, he sent me a couple mini pictures and autographed them! He went above and beyond to make this awesome and will be buying the rest as they come out! Thanks Anthony for posting this so others can enjoy!
Hey Kraig. He got in touch with me and said the next issue would be ready soon.
I'm a big fan of Endigo Society. You guys should check out his philosophical series on facebook. He put up one page skits.
Cool. Thanks for the heads up!


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S-4.1.1, r. 2 - Educational Childcare Regulation
4. A permit applicant or permit holder must ensure that no person of full age working in the applicant's or holder's facility during the hours when childcare services are provided, including a trainee or volunteer who is present on a regular basis, has an impediment related to the abilities and conduct required to hold a position in a childcare centre or a day care centre, unless the impediment relates to an indictable or criminal offence other than an offence listed in Schedule 2 to the Criminal Records Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-47) for which a pardon has been granted.
The same applies, with the necessary modifications, to the home childcare coordinating office staff members assigned to manage the office, to recognize or to monitor or provide technical and pedagogical support to the home childcare providers the office has recognized.
Before being hired, those persons must consent in writing to an investigation of the information needed to verify the existence of such an impediment and provide to the permit applicant or permit holder or coordinating office, as the case may be, a copy of the consent to investigation to allow the applicant, holder or coordinating office to ensure that the consent allows investigation of all the information listed in the second paragraph of section 27 of the Act. Those persons must also, if applicable, consent to communication of the attestation establishing that no impediment exists to the permit applicant, permit holder or coordinating office, as the case may be, or submit the attestation of information that may establish an impediment to the applicant, holder or office for assessment, after examining the attestation and if they maintain their application.
This section also applies to a person who regularly transports children on behalf of a permit holder.
O.C. 582-2006, s. 4; O.C. 1314-2013, s. 3.
4. No person working in a childcare centre or day care centre facility while childcare is being provided, including a trainee or a volunteer who is present on a regular basis at the facility, may have an impediment related to the abilities and conduct required to hold a position in a childcare centre or a day care centre, unless the impediment relates to an indictable or criminal offence other than an offence listed in the schedule to the Criminal Records Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-47) for which a pardon has been granted.
Before being hired, those persons must consent in writing to an investigation of the information needed to verify the existence of such an impediment. They must also consent to communication of the attestation establishing that no impediment exists to the permit applicant, permit holder or coordinating office, as the case may be, or submit the attestation of information that may establish an impediment to that applicant, holder or office for assessment, after examining the attestation and if they maintain their application.
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Aleksandr Haskin
Hailed by the Washington Post as "A Musician of exceptional power and dramatic skill, completely in charge of his instrument", Aleksandr Haskin is the top prize winner of numerous international competitions including the Alexander & Buono International Flute Competition in New York, Penderecki International Flute Competition in Krakow, Poland, and so on. Most notably, Mr. Haskin won the prestigious Young Concert Artist International Audition in New York in 2009 as one of the ten flutists in the world who won the honor in over 50 years.
Born in Minsk, Belarus, Mr. Haskin received his education from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Russia and from the Yale University School of Music in USA. Since 2008, he has served as Co-Principal flutist of Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. During 2007-2008, Mr. Haskin was solo piccoloist of the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra in Moscow. He was also principal flutist of the Moscow Conservatory Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Gennady Rozhdestvensky.
Mr. Haskin made his highly acclaimed solo debut at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, DC in 2011. He has appeared in solo and chamber concerts at the Merkin Hall in New York, Nexus Concert Hall in Tokyo, Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, Museum of Glinka in Moscow, among others. Alongside his orchestral and solo career, Mr. Haskin currently teaches at Qatar Music Academy and American School of Doha. He conducted master classes and open coaching in some of the most renowned institutions in the U.S., including the New England Conservatory, Mannes School of Music, Carnegie-Mellon University, Colburn School and the University of Southern California. He was also invited as guest artist in Italy, Luxembourg, China, Russia, Belarus, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Mr. Haskin is a proud Burkart Artist and Representative.


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package jacoblo.dataStructure.graph;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.PriorityQueue;

import jacoblo.algorithm.Sorting.HeapSort;
import jacoblo.data.ValuePoint;

public class ShortestPathLowToHighMain<T extends Number,K extends Number> {
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    ShortestPathLowToHighMain<Integer,Integer> splhm = new ShortestPathLowToHighMain<>();
    ArrayList<ArrayList<Integer>> field = generateField();
    System.out.println(field);

    PriorityQueue<ValuePoint<Integer,Integer>> points = HeapSort.<Integer>pointToTravel(field);
    PriorityQueue<Integer> ii = new PriorityQueue<>();
    ii.add(1);ii.add(10);ii.add(13);ii.add(60);ii.add(2);
    for (Integer i : ii) {
      System.out.println(i+ " ");
    }

  }

  public static ArrayList<ArrayList<Integer>> generateField() {
    ArrayList<ArrayList<Integer>> field = new ArrayList<>();
    ArrayList<Integer> f0 = new ArrayList<>();
    f0.add(1);f0.add(1);f0.add(1);f0.add(0);f0.add(2);
    ArrayList<Integer> f1 = new ArrayList<>();
    f1.add(3);f1.add(1);f1.add(1);f1.add(1);f1.add(0);

    field.add(f0);
    field.add(f1);
    return field;
  }

}

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I agree with Miles Blakesley about the residual smoke on the ORANGE capacitor. The source of damage is probably the LM 2672M regulator IC and peripheral components. You would have to be a skilled technician and exceptional solderer to replace the correct components and do the surface mount component parts that are damaged or determined bad. Your best bet is a known good board level replacement! Good luck!


Dyeing your hair not only changes the color, but it makes it healthier and shinier, too . . . right? Wrong. This is the biggest myth in commercial hair care, and anyone who has used chemical colors for long enough has seen the truth hiding behind the curtain of their faded, broken locks. It doesn't matter if you use drugstore boxes or expensive salon hair color; using chemical dye damages your hair. The good news is that you don't have to choose between drab color and a happy head. Coloring Hair Naturally with Henna & Other Herbs: A Guide will show you how to get the color you want and the health and shine chemical dyes promised but couldn't deliver.
Using tried-and-true holistic methods, this book will introduce you to the world of herbal dyes and make you an expert in no time. You will be able custom blend your own natural dyes and confidently select the best ingredients for them—using everything from herbs to essential oils.
More than 130 pages (300 pages in ebook) of text, pictures, charts, diagrams, and recipes make Coloring Hair Naturally with Henna & Other Herbs: A Guide is the definitive resource for natural hair coloring. With it, you'll be able to give yourself the hair you've always wanted, naturally.
This is an instant-download e-book. in PDF format. Want the .mobi, and/or .epub formats for your e-reader? Just send me a convo!
Prefer Amazon? You'll find Coloring Hair Naturally with Henna and Other Herbs: A Guide there, and it's free if you have Kindle Unlimited!
This book is the culmination of years of research and testing. Learn how traditional hair care destroyed my hair, and how I found my way back to healthy colored hair following natural methods.
2| Before You Henna—Are You a Good Candidate?
Henna is forever, as the saying goes, so how do you know that it's a good choice for you?
Henna has some unique properties about it and differs from chemical dyes in some substantial ways. Make sure you understand each of these and how they could impact your hair before making the leap.
There are some scary henna compounds out there. Learn how to identify and source quality ingredients so you can buy and blend with confidence.
Indigo, sedr, senna, and many others herbs can be used to color your hair, too! Learn about these other herbs and how they both stand on their on and interact with henna.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to personalizing your herbal hair color! Teas, tisanes, honey, yogurt, essential oils and more. Learn what's good and what should be avoided.
Up to your eyebrows in mud is not the time to realize you've forgotten something important. This chapter will make sure you can plan accordingly and have everything else you need on hand.
If you've never used an herbal hair color before the process can seem complicated. This section breaks down the entire process with time estimates so you can plan accordingly.
Many herbal dyes are very, very permanent so strand testing is a must. Learn how to conduct quick and effective strand tests that will allow you to find your perfect color before committing color to the hair on your head.
Steeping liquids, mixing the mud, and gauging dye release- it's all here!
Indigo, used for deep red, brown and black blends, has some additional nuance to it. This herb is broken down in detail in this chapter.
Want just a smidge of color? Glosses are an effective way to use just a little herbal dye in conditioner or yogurt.
Getting mud of your head has never been so easy. From there, enjoy the new color while reading about some of the final steps of settling down your hair will go through.
Different herbs have different needs, both in powder and mud form. This chapter breaks down the best ways to store each of the most common herbs for future use.
This chapter explains how lightening works, what it does to your hair, and then provides several natural (and some not-so-natural) ways to achieve lighter hair with less damage than traditional salon treatments.
While often an uphill battle, this chapter breaks down the most tried-and true removal method for each main type of herbal dye, as well as detailing how to transition back to chemicals if you so desire.
Working with herbal mud is messy and imperfect by nature, but there's a few common places people run into trouble. This section is here to help!
The recipes are divided into color categories starting with gold tones, then reds, then browns and finally blacks. Have fun experimenting and modifying thee recipes to suit your needs, but always strand test!
Henna does much more than just make your hair red! Learn how to use it to treat lice, dandruff, protect from UV, and how to use it to strengthen damaged hair.
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Coloring Hair Naturally with Henna & Other Herbs: A Guide © Melissa Lynn Herold. All Rights Reserved, except where otherwise noted.
I've been toying with the possibility of hennaing my hair for years, so when I finally decided to take the plunge three months ago, I bought a copy of this book almost immediately.
It was exactly what I needed. My husband, who knows next to nothing about hair, found the instructions – and accompanying photographs – clear and easy to follow. Considering how difficult it is to see the back of your own head while standing in the bathtub dripping mud, this was a MAJOR plus. But the book goes far beyond application instructions, explaining things like why bleached hair can turn orange before going blond, how to identify good quality henna, and how herbal dyes work, which makes it an excellent resource for both herbal color newbies and henna veterans.
I highly, HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone with an interest in herbal hair color, whether you're still considering (there's an entire segment on deciding if henna is right for you) or you've been coloring your hair herbally for years.
I LOVED this book!! I couldn't put it down, it was so interesting and informative. Everything is laid out for you if you are new to herbal hair coloring. All the do's and don'ts, pictures of experiments and outcomes, a great section on which essential oils are good to use vs those that are not – including an important section for women who are pregnant. The author goes into many different herbal formulas including teas that are great to use with henna or on their own. There are strand tests, what to expect, recipes for different outcomes and a handy troubleshooting section. This book gave me confidence to dive headfirst into the world of henna and natural herbs for my hair care. I highly recommend Coloring Hair Naturally with Henna & Other Herbs by Melissa Lynn Herold. A great read at a great value.
This book is thoroughly researched and informative for anyone interested in coloring their hair with plant-based colors rather than conventional dyes. It provides a wealth of information, while being beautifully laid out. The writing is direct and easy to read, presented with enough wit that it never becomes dry and boring. New users of herbal dyes will find helpful pictures to guide them in knowing what good-quality henna looks like and how its color shifts as it dye releases. Experienced users (like me) will likely appreciate the suggestions on how to easily touch up one's roots with henna mud. There are controlled tests showing results from a number of different color dyes, recipes and suggestions for how to blend your own, and everything in between, all beautifully illustrated with helpful photos.
I wish I had read this book prior to using henna. I just finished the book and learned so much. One thing I didn't know I could do is a 'henna gloss.' my hair gets too dark with multiple applications but I love the way my hair feels and I like to boost the color a little without doing an entire 'henna application. I also learned what to look for when choosing good quality 'henna. The author uses an example with Jamila henna which was very helpful in learning what to look for when purchasing good-quality henna. The information on other herbs and oils will be invaluable and I plan to try mixing some of my own by using this guide. I learned the difference between the four types of 'henna, where these regions are and how there are differences between regions in term of type of stain and quality, and differences even in regions based on the crop which I learned is also something you can look for– crop day. I will definitely use this book a lot. I loved it. This book is a must for those who want to color their hair without chemicals.
I love it so much!!! The other day I dyed my hair for the first time using henna, and it went so smoothly because of this book. Not only did it prepare me for what I was getting myself into, but it made the entire process fun and exciting.
I LOVED this book!! I couldn't put it down, it was so interesting and informative. Everything is laid out for you if you are new to herbal hair coloring. All the do's and don'ts, pictures of experiments and outcomes, a great section on which essential oils are good to use vs those that are not – including an important section for women who are pregnant. The author goes into many different herbal formulas including teas that are great to use with henna or on their own. There are strand tests, what to expect, recipes for different outcomes and a handy troubleshooting section. This book gave me confidence to dive headfirst into the world of henna and natural herbs for my hair care. I highly recommend Coloring Hair Naturally with Henna & Other Herbs by Melissa Lynn Herold. A great read at a great value!


Joining forces with four forthcoming producers, Two Friends supplied some serious movement to our bodies through the utterly insane, yet diverse sounds and style to the rendition of the original 'soul house' anthem.
Jameston Theives opens the remix pack and our ears with the basics that just get you moving to the beat. Before long, we really start to feel the energy in 'Overdose,' a super-charged drop throws the song into space with the electro-bass rhythms.
Before we get the chance to take a breath and stop moving, New Orleans favourite, CRWNS, spins the track into a paced intro before turning up the heat and futuristic bass sounds and taking control of the track, making it sound like his own.
Jinco throws his thoughts into the mix next with some contrasting dub and radical background bass. Of course without a doubt, some super interesting drops and fades flow through this track until the very final beat.
Closing the pack on a high note is newbie, Sokko. Sokko has caught our ears along with those of many others including The Chainsmokers, Gareth Emery and Henry Fong; He takes a similar approach to the original synthesis by boosting some bass and chord progressions only slightly and sticking to Natalola's song structure. Sokko turns the OG masterpiece into the perfect dance tune.


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Commonwealth Finance Ministers Want Digital Trade Taxed
by Atlantic Chronicles October 24, 2019
written by Atlantic Chronicles October 24, 2019
Commonwealth finance ministers have resolved that member countries should levy taxes on digital commerce to tackle debt.
According to the ministers, global trade has intensified, but paradoxically, global debt has risen, to an estimated $19 trillion.
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The finance ministers observed that the debt increase is resulting from the growing digitalisation of commerce which has made it difficult for countries to place taxes on digital transactions.
They agreed that the Commonwealth would participate in ongoing discussions at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, OECD, on behalf of smaller states.
This could enable countries to benefit by taxing large tech giants, even if they do not operate within their jurisdictions.
These decisions were taken during the 2019 Commonwealth Finance Ministers' Meeting (CFMM), which held in Washington DC under the theme "Preventing Debt Crisis: The Role of Creditors and Debtors."
Speaking at the event, Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, said:
"The Commonwealth has a distinctive contribution to make, by bringing together nations with developed and developing economies to agree on collective approaches and action towards a fair and equitable global system for taxing multinational businesses in a swiftly digitalising economy."
"We need a rule-based system that is inclusive, transparent and efficient so that all countries have a means of collecting revenue and are thereby able to avoid accumulating excessive debt."
"It goes hand in hand with accelerating the gains to be made by addressing climate change and making progress towards achieving sustainable development goals," she added.
During the meeting the Commonwealth presented on its flagship debt management system, 'Commonwealth Meridan,' used by 63 countries to manage their debt, which stands at $2.5 trillion.
The ministers also revisited some Commonwealth initiatives, including a disaster risk portal which will inform member countries on available funds to manage disasters.
Chairing the meeting, Cyprus Finance Minister, Harris Georgiades, said: "Disruptive technologies are challenging the financial system by increasing competition and reshaping conventional business model, thereby fuelling the creation of a whole new kind of financial ecosystem." The Commonwealth is hopeful that considerable progress will be witnessed on the issues and initiatives discussed before the next Commonwealth Finance Ministers meeting to be chaired by Botswana in 2020.
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Pochettino says PSG will work 'in silence' after Messi talk angers Barcelona
By Sports Desk February 03, 2021
Mauricio Pochettino said Paris Saint-Germain should be left to work on signings "in silence" amid Barcelona's anger over Lionel Messi.
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman hit out at PSG on Wednesday, saying the Ligue 1 giants had been "disrespectful" by regularly discussing Messi.
Angel Di Maria became the latest person connected to PSG to discuss Messi, with coach Pochettino, sporting director Leonardo and Neymar having also spoken about the Argentina star in recent months.
Pochettino would not be drawn into discussing Di Maria's comments about Messi, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
"I am not going to talk about what our player's comment, as you know, because my words can be misunderstood, and then these words can go to another country in another way," he told a news conference after a 3-0 win over Nimes.
"I have to be focused on trying to improve this team, from now to the end of the season, to try to achieve our goals, knowing that it is not going to be easy because we are in a difficult competition, in a weird situation, with the pandemic that it is affecting all of us, and also football.
"And then, the Champions League and Coupe de France, we will try to compete and go as far as we can, try to win, because in Paris, is all about to win.
"But I don't want to give names, don't want to think on the future. I'm sure that the club is working in different situations to improve. So let's leave the club working in silence, in secret, in order to have a better team and with more possibilities to win."
Di Maria opened the scoring in PSG's win over Nimes before goals from Pablo Sarabia and Kylian Mbappe.
Pochettino praised the performance of Di Maria, who is also out of contract at the end of the season.
"I'm happy with [Di Maria's] performance and compromise within the team," he said.
"I think that as every player, he needs time but Angel is a very important player for the team. He's been at this club for many years. So I'm happy for his goal and his performance."
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Transfer deadline day: Five standout deals as clubs went shopping for game-changers
Chelsea completed an extraordinary spending spree by landing World Cup star Enzo Fernandez from Benfica, the biggest deal of transfer deadline day.
It was Premier League clubs that featured front and centre as big-name players found new homes on Tuesday, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City kept busy.
Deals struck on this day can be born of desperation; however, if the right player becomes available, those that jump at the opportunity to reinforce might be thankful they took that choice come May.
Here Stats Perform assesses five deals that went through and could prove hugely significant come the season's end.
Enzo Fernandez: Benfica to Chelsea, £106.8million
A World Cup wonder for Argentina, Fernandez's stock soared over four weeks in Qatar, to the point he became linked to the wealthiest clubs in Europe.
It was Chelsea owner Todd Boehly who lasted the distance in the race for his signature, adding Fernandez to the previous window deals for Mykhaylo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, Andrey Santos, David Datro Fofana, Joao Felix, Noni Madueke and Malo Gusto.
Fernandez has only played half a season in Europe after moving to Benfica from River Plate, so there is an element of risk in Chelsea's investment, regardless of his national team performances alongside Lionel Messi and co.
He has played five Champions League group games, and the 22-year-old has looked the part, with his arrival handing Graham Potter another expensive plaything. This means there can be no excuses now for the head coach as he looks to turn the Blues into a winning machine.
Marcel Sabitzer: Bayern Munich to Manchester United (loan)
Bayern Munich decided they could afford to part company with Sabitzer, with the former RB Leipzig midfielder jetting out to secure a move to Manchester United, swapping one European giant for another.
It was reported Erik ten Hag fancied Ryan Gravenberch, his former Ajax player, but Bayern were said to have resisted that interest and instead allowed United to take Austria international Sabitzer.
He emerged as a surprising spare part for Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann, with Sabitzer having featured in 23 games for the Bundesliga leaders this season, albeit starting only 11 times.
Ten Hag will certainly like the fact Sabitzer has a duel success rate of 58.77 per cent – the highest of his career – this season.
He is not a like-for-like replacement for the injured Christian Eriksen, but Sabitzer brings his own qualities, will want to prove a point, and should not let United down over the coming four months.
Jorginho: Chelsea to Arsenal, £12million
Arsenal wanted Moises Caicedo and were prepared to pay a king's ransom for the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder. They settled for Jorginho, a Euro 2020 champion with Italy and Champions League winner with Chelsea, paying a small fraction of the fee they would have had to spend on Caicedo.
A deal worth around £12million looks sensible business, and Jorginho makes the jump from 10th-placed Chelsea to the table-topping Gunners, seeking the first domestic league title of his career.
He played 25 games this season for the Blues, scoring three penalties but not managing any goals other than those spot-kicks, nor any assists.
Some Arsenal fans have grumbled over the signing, but Jorginho brings defensive qualities and experience of winning, which for Arsenal in recent years has been in short supply.
Joao Cancelo: Manchester City to Bayern Munich (loan with option to buy)
Bayern brought in goalkeeper Yann Sommer earlier in the window after Manuel Neuer suffered a season-ending broken leg. That was a deal that many saw coming, but the move for Cancelo came out of the sky blue, reportedly after a disagreement with Pep Guardiola saw City happy to offload the full-back.
It went through on Tuesday, opening up the possibility of Cancelo being a Premier League and Bundesliga winner in the same season.
He looks set to feature at right-back for Bayern, with Alphonso Davies featuring on the left. It means Bayern will have a pair of attacking full-backs that will put the fear up opponents.
With Bayern in a slump, drawing their past three Bundesliga games, it felt important for there to be a new face coming in. Cancelo, until very recently a favourite of Guardiola, is used to winning things with City so should fit in well at Sabener Strasse.
Pedro Porro: Sporting CP to Tottenham (loan with obligation to buy)
Three and a half years since he joined Manchester City, Porro should finally make his debut in English football after being recruited to fill the right-back role for Antonio Conte at Spurs.
This has the makings of a masterstroke signing, with Spain international Porro having caught Spurs' eye in the Champions League group stage earlier this season. He previously played for Real Valladolid while farmed out on loan from City, for whom he never played a competitive senior game.
He represents an upgrade on Matt Doherty, who was released to join Atletico Madrid, and may have the edge on Emerson Royal, with Conte bringing in a player with serious defensive and attacking qualities.
Among defenders with 10 or more appearances and at least 10 tackles, Porro's 78.95 per cent tackle success rate ranks as the sixth-best in the Portuguese Primeira Liga this season.
Meanwhile, only one defender, Benfica's Alejandro Grimaldo, has created more chances than Porro's 34 from 14 games, which have brought him six assists.
Porro ranks second among defenders in the Portuguese top flight for the most crosses played too, with 108 to Grimaldo's 116. Significantly, though, Porro has played 526 minutes fewer than Grimaldo, illustrating how effective the Spurs new boy has been when on the pitch.
Chelsea sign World Cup star Fernandez for Premier League record fee
Enzo Fernandez has finally signed for Chelsea, becoming the Premier League's record signing after the Blues met his £106.8million (€121m) release clause at Benfica.
Fernandez, who was named Young Player of the Tournament after helping Argentina win the 2022 World Cup, was strongly linked with Chelsea earlier in the transfer window before talks broke down.
However, the big-spending Blues went back in for him with the end of the window drawing closer, signing Fernandez to a long-term contract – rumoured to run until 2032 – with confirmation arriving an hour and a half after the transfer window closed.
Chelsea submitted the relevant paperwork in time and Benfica were first to announce details of the deal on their official website on Wednesday.
His arrival takes Chelsea's spending to a reported £288.5m (€328.5m) in January alone, with the midfielder becoming their eighth signing of the window.
Fernandez only joined Benfica from River Plate last year but has played a starring role for them since making that move, helping the Portuguese giants top their Champions League group.
He had looked likely to remain in Lisbon at least until the end of the season, but Chelsea revisited the deal with head coach Graham Potter reportedly keen for midfield reinforcements.
The fee surpasses the previous Premier League transfer record, set by Jack Grealish's £100m switch from Aston Villa to Manchester City in 2021.
Fernandez could make his Chelsea debut against Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Friday, as the Blues look to climb the table after a poor run of form saw them drop to 10th position.
A dogged competitor with an eye for the magnificent, Fernandez featured in all seven of Argentina's games in Qatar, starting five of them after he came off the bench to net a superb goal against Mexico in the group stage.
Fernandez's ability on the ball, as well as his tenacity, will add a new facet to Potter's midfield options.
Only 11 players carried the ball further than Fernandez (1,239.7 metres) at the World Cup, while just 10 were involved in more shot-ending sequences than his 27.
Fernandez boasted a duel success rate of 58.8 per cent, winning 40 of his 68 engagements at the tournament.
He made just 17 league appearances during his short stint with Benfica, though he also featured in five group games in the Champions League.
BREAKING NEWS: Chelsea sign World Cup star Fernandez for Premier League record fee
His arrival takes Chelsea's spending to a reported £288.5m (€328.5m) this month alone, with the midfielder becoming their eighth signing of the January transfer window.
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At the beginning of September, I made the difficult decision to resign from my day job. The reason? My writing career is really picking up (as many will note from my frequent bombardings on Facebook) and even though my employers have been absolutely fantastic about flexible hours and whatnot, I ultimately realised that I could no longer do justice to both my employers and my dream of a full time writing career.
I'm a [magazine] editor by trade (yes, I do this both professionally and in my spare time!) and my head was filled with day job stuff most of the time, even after hours when trying to write or edit fiction. It is the great dilemma of doing what you love day and night. The projects blur and the creative spaces get muddled.
So after close to four fantastic years as Managing Editor of Medical Forum, the trade magazine for WA's doctors, I finish on Monday. There have been highs and lows as with any job, but the magazine (and associated businesses) is (are) run by a small, close-knit team, which has become like a second family. Leaving to pursue full time novel writing should have been an easy decision, but my attachment to the quirks of my colleagues made it surprisingly difficult.
I leave Medical Forum with a pretty respectable track record. I'd interviewed and profiled all the big players in health in WA: Health Ministers Dr Kim Hames and Jim McGinty, Mental Health Minister Dr Graham Jacobs, Health Director-Generals Dr Neil Fong and Dr Peter Flett, WA Australian of the Year Dr Penny Flett, and even some celebs such as comedian Tim Minchin (did you know he's the son of a well-known WA surgeon?), Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan, iiNet's CEO and founder Michael Malone, and West Coast Eagle David Wirrpanda.
Now, I move onto completing several projects that should have been finished earlier in the year. I have money enough saved to see me writing novels full time for at least the next 3-6 months, and hopefully, longer if I strike success. I'm planning an ambitious writing schedule each day, with a goal of 10k-15k words (minimum) every week.
Circle of Tears (Book 1) – almost complete!
The Clockwork Legion (Book 2) and Blight of the Underworld (Book 3) – plots planned and synopses written. I expect to have Book 2 completed within 3-6 months.
In the Heart of Midnight (collection) – one new story ("Hunting the Angel of Midnight") needs to be completed and the ms given a final edit, but otherwise, this is ready to be submitted to an Australian publisher that has expressed interest in reading the ms.
Tales from the Sunburnt Realms (anthology) – featuring 12 of the biggest names in Australian SF, this anthology of colonial SF/fantasy stories has been a long time coming, but with a bit more editing, will be submitted to an interested publisher.
Phoenix and the Darkness of Wolves (novella) – working through final edits! Expected to be published as a standalone book by Damnation Books in December 2009.
Chasing Jormungand (novella) – contracted by LegumeMan Books to expand the short story (published in Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine #38) into a standalone novella. Expected publication: 2011.
Paranormal fiction trilogy – synopses have been written, plots plotted, and book 1 has been started (and a particularly dark, non-vampirey story it is, too!), but I'm hoping to complete it somewhere between Yamabushi Kaidan Book 2 and Chasing Jormungand (hopefully, before the paranormal boom goes bust!).
Good luck with the move to full time writer. Those books you've listed all sound interesting.
Best of luck, Shane. Taking a leap like this can be tres scary, so I hope that the courage you've shown pays off.


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We're a quarter of the way through the season, and Raiders fans are struggling to find much to be excited about. Dennis Allen is...
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China, Switzerland conclude FTA talks
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivers a speech at a luncheon with business and financial leaders in Zurich, Switzerland, May 24, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]
ZURICH, Switzerland - China and Switzerland will announce the conclusion of talks over a free trade agreement (FTA), visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said here Friday.
In a speech delivered at a luncheon with business and financial leaders, Li said he will jointly make the announcement with Swiss President Ueli Maurer.
The China-Switzerland FTA would have special significance beyond the two countries, as it will be the first one to be signed between China and a country in Europe, Li noted.
The FTA would mark a milestone in China-Switzerland relations, Li said.


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Mamma Mia: The Story of the World's Favourite Musical
By Mandy Cooper published 11 June 18
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Channel 5 dedicate an evening to the hit musical Mamma Mia! includes documentaries and a live concert by Abba at Wembley in 1979
Did you know one in four UK households owns Mamma Mia! on DVD?
So what's behind the appeal of the film, and the musical, which has taken $1.5billion at the box office?
We hear from those behind its success, including screen and script writer Catherine Johnson as well as celebrity fans, musicologists, critics and key cast members.
The Swedish supergroup Abba
Also on is Britain's Favourite Abba Songs (5.50pm), there's another chance to see the fascinating documentary about the female half of the band in Abba: The Secret Life of Agnetha & Anni-Frid (7pm), and catch a live performance of Abba at Wembley in 1979 in Live in Concert (10.25pm).
TV Times rating: ****
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Республіка Острова Троянд (; ) була віртуальною державою на техногенній платформі в Адріатичному морі, за 11 км (6,8 миль) біля узбережжя провінції Ріміні, Італія.

Його побудував італійський інженер Джорджіо Роза, який призначив себе президентом і проголосив незалежність 1 травня 1968 року. Острів Троянд мав власний уряд, валюту, пошту та комерційні установи, а офіційною мовою була есперанто. Однак, ця держава офіційно ніколи не була визнана суверенною жодною країною світу.

Італійський уряд розглядав острівну республіку як спробу Джорджіо Роза уникнути італійського оподаткування за туристичну діяльність. Острів було окуповано італійськими поліцейськими 26 червня 1968 року, піддано морській блокаді, і врешті зруйновано в лютому 1969 року.

З 2000 року історія острову Троянд є предметом документальних досліджень, заснованих на утопічному аспекті його генезису. 2020 року Netflix створив повнометражний художній фільм Острів Троянд.

Назва
Острів, створений на штучній платформі, отримав назву на мові есперанто  (), яка згодом стала  (Республіка есперанто з острова Троянд).

Есперантистський термін  (, троянда) було запозичено з прізвища Джорджіо Роза, дизайнера та будівельника платформи, а також творця та натхненника державного утворення й бажання «побачити, як троянди квітнуть у морі».

Історія
1967 року італійський інженер Джорджіо Роза профінансував будівництво  платформи, що підтримується дев'ятьма пілонами. На платформі діяло кілька комерційних закладів, включаючи ресторан, бар, нічний клуб, сувенірний магазин та пошта. У деяких звітах також згадується наявність радіостанції, але цей факт лишається непідтвердженим.

Платформа проголосила незалежність 24 червня 1968 року під есперантистською назвою «Insulo de la Rozoj», а Роза став самопроголошеним президентом. І есперантиське rozo (множина rozoj), і італійська rosa (множина rose) означають «троянда». Згодом острів випустив низку марок, включаючи марку, що показує приблизне розташування острову в Адріатичному морі. Передбачалось, що валютою республіки мав бути «млин», це зображення з'являлося на ранніх випусках марок, хоча, як відомо, жодної монети та банкноти не було випущено. Назву грошей було перекладено на есперанто як «Miloj».

Ці дії італійський уряд розцінив як уникання від сплати податків. Група з чотирьох карабінерів та офіцерів податкової поліції висадилася на острові, взявши його під контроль. Урядова рада платформи направила телеграму до італійського уряду, протестуючи проти «порушення суверенітету та шкоди місцевому туризму внаслідок військової окупації», але її було проігноровано.

13 лютого 1969 року Військово-морські сили Італії використали вибухівку для знищення об'єкта, що пізніше було зображено на поштових марках, виданих самопроголошеним урядом в еміграції.

Роза помер 2017 року, давши своє благословення для створення фільму про Острів Троянд, який було випущено 2020 року.

У культурі
 Острів троянд представлений в італійському коміксі Martin Mystère.
 Острів троянд, фільм 2020 року за мотивами Республіки Острів троянд режисера Сіднея Сібілії, вийшов на Netflix 8 грудня 2020 року.

Див. також
 Республіка Мінерва - віртуальна держава в Тихому океані.
 Сіленд - оголошене князівство поблизу Великої Британії, яке побудоване на морському форті Другої світової війни.

Посилання

 Вебсайт на італійській мові, що обговорює історію острова Роуз та його поштові марки. Включає скан частини сучасної газетної статті.
  (включаючи фотографії його знищення) та коментарі дочки одного з людей, відповідальних за знищення (італійська мова)

Примітки

Держави і території, засновані 1968
Есперанто
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A drug used to treat bone pain caused by cancer makes little difference to patients' well-being, new research shows.
The study is the latest to suggest there is no evidence that pregabalin, which is increasingly being prescribed, works.
Researchers had set out to test whether the drug could reduce bone pain in one in three patients - the threshold that would make it worth prescribing.
More than 200 people were tested in the University study.
Patients were divided into two groups and half were given a placebo - a dummy drug - and half took pregabalin for four weeks.
All patients had bone pain without any evidence of the pain being caused by nerves.
No significant difference was found in the pain or quality of life experienced by the two groups throughout the study.
The researchers concluded that although pregablin is increasingly used to treat bone pain caused by cancer, there is no evidence that it is beneficial to the patient.
Bone pain is the most common pain caused by cancer.
Radiotherapy can reduce pain but only in around one quarter of patients.
''It is important to find out whether or not pregabalin helps reduce bone pain before it becomes widely used. Our study has shown that giving pregablin has no-more effect on pain than a placebo. This suggests it shouldn't be prescribed as a way to control bone pain related to cancer.