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Charles Atlas profiled
David Pescovitz 8:30 am Mon Aug 10, 2009
For 80 years, Charles Atlas Ltd. has been helping young men like the fellow above not get pushed around on the beach. But who was Charles Atlas anyway? The man has been dead since 1972 but his business selling a physical fitness program thrives over a nail parlor in Harrington Park, New Jersey. This month's Smithsoanian magazine has a deep profile of Atlas who spent his life trying to "Make you a new man!" From Smithsonian:
Born in Acri, a tiny town in southern Italy, he arrived with his parents at Ellis Island in 1903 at age 10. His name was Angelo Siciliano, and he spoke not a word of English.
He didn't look like much, either. Skinny and slope-shouldered, feeble and often ill, he was picked on by bullies in the Brooklyn neighborhood where his family had settled, and his own uncle beat him for getting into fights. He found little refuge at Coney Island Beach, where a hunky lifeguard kicked sand in his face and a girlfriend sighed when the 97-pound Atlas swore revenge.
On a visit to the Brooklyn Museum, he saw statuary depicting Hercules, Apollo and Zeus. That, and Coney Island's sideshow, got him thinking. Bodybuilding was then a fringe pursuit, its practitioners consigned to the freak tents beside the fat lady and the sword swallower. Alone at the top was Eugen Sandow, a Prussian strongman discovered by showman Florenz Ziegfeld. Sandow toured vaudeville theaters, lifting ponies and popping chains with his chest. Atlas pasted a photo of Sandow on his dresser mirror and, hoping to transform his own body, spent months sweating away at home with a series of makeshift weights, ropes and elastic grips. The results were disappointing, but on a visit to the Bronx Zoo one day he had an epiphany, or so he would recall in his biography Yours in Perfect Manhood, by Charles Gaines and George Butler. Watching a lion stretch, he thought to himself, "Does this old gentleman have any barbells, any exercisers?…And it came over me….He's been pitting one muscle against another!"
Atlas threw out his equipment. He began flexing his muscles, using isometric opposition and adding range of motion to stress them further. He tensed his hands behind his back. He laced his fingers under his thighs and pushed his hands against his legs. He did biceps curls with one arm and squeezed his fist down with the other. Experimenting with varied techniques, and likely aided by exceptional genes, Atlas emerged from many months at home with a physique that stunned school chums when he first revealed himself on the beach. One of the boys exclaimed, "You look like that statue of Atlas on top of the Atlas Hotel!"
"Charles Atlas: Muscle Man"

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Political › kurdistan24 › Official: Kurdistan Region needs more dams to ensure 'water security'
Official: Kurdistan Region needs more dams to ensure 'water security'
(Hatha al-Youm | Iraq News)- The Kurdistan Region has low volumes of reservoir water and the local government needs to fund dam building projects to ensure "water security," an official asserted on Wednesday.
"From 2013 till now, we have designated 240 locations [in the Kurdistan Region] suitable for building dams," Akram Salih, Head of Kurdistan Region's General Directorate of Dams and Water Resources, told Kurdistan 24 on Tuesday.
"We have 18 dam projects in the works, with four currently being built." However, Salih added, the construction of these four "has been put on hold," as the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) cannot fund them.
In the aftermath of the economic crisis that began in the Kurdistan Region in 2014, the KRG has been struggling to maintain funding for construction and infrastructure projects.
Erbil's financial shortcomings were compounded by the emergence of the Islamic State in northern Iraq in 2014, cuts to the Kurdistan Region's share of the national budget by the previous federal government of Iraq, and the influx of almost two million displaced people and refugees to the region.
Countries around the world are tending to the warnings of experts on a possible worldwide water crisis due to the mismanagement of water and the lack of government intervention to address future complications, Salih explained.
Similarly, he added, the KRG needs to "find a way to prevent the negative effects" caused by the lack of "water security," such as droughts experienced when neighboring countries reduce the water flow to the landlocked region. Otherwise, "Kurdistan will also face a crisis similar to those of various countries in the Middle East in recent years."
"It is very important to employ a scientific method of managing water," Faiysal Daham, an expert in water management and dams, told Kurdistan 24 on Tuesday, adding that "civilians and the government must not waste water and they should protect the environment."
Analysts have long called on the government to implement policies, among others, that raise awareness and incentivize the public to ration their water usage. The KRG has taken initial steps in recent years, but change has been sluggish.
Experts have also suggested the KRG along with the central government in Baghdad must work together and reach a consensus with neighboring countries on an equitable way of sharing water from the Tigris and Euphrates basins.
Editing by Nadia Riva
(Additional reporting by Kurdistan 24 correspondent Diyari Shekha)
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The National Eye Survey of Trinidad and Tobago (NESTT): Rationale, objectives and methodology
Braithwaite, Tasanee and Verlander, Neville Q. and Bartholomew, Debra and Bridgemohan, Petra and McNally, Kevin and Roach, Allana and Sharma, Subash and Singh, Deo and Pesudovs, Konrad and Teelucksingh, Surujpal and Carrington, Christine and Ramsewak, Samuel and Bourne, Rupert R. A. (2017) The National Eye Survey of Trinidad and Tobago (NESTT): Rationale, objectives and methodology. Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 24 (2). pp. 116-129. ISSN 1744-5086
Available under the following license: Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives.
Purpose: This paper describes the rationale, study design and procedures of the National Eye Survey of Trinidad and Tobago (NESTT). The main objective of this survey is to obtain prevalence estimates of vision impairment and blindness for planning and policy development. Methods: A population-based, cross-sectional survey was undertaken using random multistage cluster sampling, with probability-proportionate-to-size methods. Eligible participants aged 5 years and older were sampled from the non-institutional population in each of 120 cluster segments. Presenting distance and near visual acuity were screened in their communities. People aged 40 years and older, and selected younger people, were invited for comprehensive clinic assessment. The interview included information on potential risk factors for vision loss, associated costs and quality of life. The examination included measurement of anthropometrics, blood glucose, refraction, ocular biometry, corneal hysteresis, and detailed assessment of the anterior and posterior segments, with photography and optical coherence tomography imaging. Adult participants were invited to donate saliva samples for DNA extraction and storage. Results: The fieldwork was conducted over 13 months in 2013–2014. A representative sample of 10,651 individuals in 3410 households within 120 cluster segments identified 9913 people who were eligible for recruitment. Conclusion: The study methodology was robust and adequate to provide the first population-based estimates of the prevalence and causes of visual impairment and blindness in Trinidad and Tobago. Information was also gathered on risk factors, costs and quality of life associated with vision loss, and on normal ocular parameters for the population aged 40 years and older.
adult, Caribbean, child, cross-sectional studies, epidemiology, eye diseases, prevalence, Trinidad and Tobago, risk factors, visual acuity
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I hope you're all off to a great day....the sun is shining here so I know that it's going to be a fab day! Speaking of fab, we had such a fun time last night making our albums! I may make some for a Convention swap I'm in.....we'll see!
My post for today is featuring the Color Throwdown challenge to use Barely Banana, Basic Black & Real Red and the sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You. This was a total no-brainer for me since all the hard work was done & I truly enjoyed using my fave punch---can't you tell how much I love that thing LOL!!!
I need to *really* start my day now. Laundry is calling as well as a few other things so I better go....thanks so much for stopping by and have a great rest of the day!!
Whoa Jackie, what a beauty this is!!! Fabulous job with those Throwdown colors! Thanks for playing!
Hey Jacki! Another great card! I love how you used all the punches and butterfly die. I just got the ovals this morning. It is so exciting to have so many options!
So pretty! I love the black butterfly. It really makes the card pop!
GORGEOUS!! Love the colors & your stamp work is beautiful.
So beatiful card you have done.I like the colors.
Wow, Jackie, I am lovin' all that is going on here....that black butterfly is especially elegant! Thanks for playing this week!
so elegant! love the colors and the big butterfly mounted on the flowers!!
Love your card, colours go so well!
This is beautiful Jackie! I would have never thought of putting Barely Banana with those other two colors! Please tell me you will be posting pics of your album. I would love to see it!
Beautiful - the butterfly is so cool! Thanks for playing!
I like how the butterfly really "pops" off the page!! :) Beautiful!
You make those colors look good. The barely banana would have thrown me off. Great job with the challenge.
Wow this is really beautiful Jackie! I love the colors:) Thanks for playing!
I guess I haven't visited for awhile!! You have so many new, beautiful things!! Love the butterfly card! I also like that fireman hat charm! how cute!!
im loving the barely banana thrown in there! this is yet another magnificent card from you jackie..its always fun..and a pleasure to stop in at your blog for some inspiration..TFS!
LOVE that butterfly in black!!!
What a wonderful card!! Love that butterfly!!
Thanks so much for playing along with my challenge!
ooh, very cute! I like the butterfly, the colors go great!
Beautiful Jackie!! This is a gorgeous card...thanks for participating in the challenge with us this week!!
That card is gorgeous!!I love the colors.
What a beautful card! I don't think I have ever used red, and Barely banana on the same card but it is pretty combo! TYFS!
great card Jackie Love that butterfly!
Fabulous work with the colors! Love your sketch too!
Gorgeous! I love that butterfly die cut with embossing!
Wow, wow, WOW!!! Jackie, this is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love how you CB's the butterfly!!! Beautiful!
Jackie, your card is delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Holy moly my lady, this card is beautiful!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!
Your cards always have so much detail! That punch is definitely on my next order! You do so well with challenges-your cards are awesome!
Beautiful card, love the colours and the butterfly!!!
Very pretty and dramatic! Love it!
Beautiful card! Thanks for playing the Throwdown--hope to see you again next week!


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Fondy Evropské unie slouží k financování politik EU, podpoře hospodářského růstu členských států, podpoře vzdělanosti apod. Mimo to také existují fondy na pomoc zemím, které kandidují na vstup do EU, a nejsou tedy ještě jejími členy.

Finance jsou rozdělovány v rámci tzv. programových (programovacích) období, trvajících vždy 7 let (2000-2006, 2007-2013, 2014-2020). Pro každé z těchto období jsou kromě rozpočtu stanovovány nové cíle a priority, jichž se členské státy snaží dosáhnout.

Evropské strukturální a investiční fondy
ESI fondy slouží k financování cílů regionální a strukturální politiky EU, čili hlavně ke zvyšování hospodářské vyspělosti evropských regionů.

Fondy se zaměřují na snižování rozdílů v úrovni rozvoje různých regionů a zaostalosti nejvíce znevýhodněných regionů včetně venkovských oblastí. Evropská unie má k dispozici celkem pět strukturálních fondů.

Finanční podpora z fondů je rozdělována prostřednictvím tzv. operačních programů, které určují zaměření podpory pro daný region nebo sektor (např. dopravu, zemědělství).

Evropský fond pro regionální rozvoj (ERDF)

ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) je nejdůležitější ze strukturálních fondů. Mezi hlavní cíle patří:
 zlepšování infrastruktury
 podpora nových pracovních míst
 podpora malých a středních podniků
 rozvoj technologií
 ochrana a zlepšování životního prostředí
 rozvoj turistiky

Evropský sociální fond (ESF)

ESF (European Social Fund) pomáhá lidem efektivněji se zapojit do trhu práce - financuje opatření v oblasti profesní přípravy a systému získávání nových pracovníků. Jeho konkrétní činnost se týká těchto oblastí:
 doplňování sociálních programů členských států EU (zvláště pokud jde o dlouhodobé programy jako aktivní politika zaměstnanosti nebo reintegrace dlouhodobě nezaměstnaných)
 pomoc mladým nezaměstnaným a lidem s hendikepy
 podpora rovných příležitostí na trhu práce pro ženy a muže
 podpora vzdělávacích a rekvalifikačních kurzů
 zlepšování mobility pracovních sil

Evropský zemědělský fond pro rozvoj venkova
EZFRV dle nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady č. 1305/2013,
anglický název je European Agricultural Fund for Rural development (EAFRD). Mezi hlavní cíle patří:
 zvýšení konkurenceschopnosti zemědělství, potravinářství a lesnictví
 podpora environmentálních projektů, zlepšování životního prostředí
 podpora rozvoje venkova, stavu krajiny i kvality života na venkově
 podpora diverzifikace venkovského hospodářství
 rozvoj nepotravinářského využití zemědělské produkce
Evropský zemědělský fond v roce 2007 nahradil Evropský zemědělský podpůrný a záruční fond (European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee fund), který do roku 2006 patřil mezi strukturální fondy. Jak je patrno z názvu, tento fond se skládal ze dvou částí – podpůrné (guidance) a záruční (guarantee);

Záruční část tvořilo 95 % všech výdajů a sloužilo k financování společné zemědělské politiky. Za pomoci této části EAGGF se například podporoval vývoz zemědělských přebytků EU do zahraničí nebo cenová a stabilizační opatření na trhu se zemědělskými výrobky.

Podpůrná část byla jedním z prostředků pro financování regionální a strukturální politiky. Tato část EAGGF měla za úkol:
 podporu investic a konkurenceschopnosti zemědělských závodů
 pomoc začínajícím rolníkům a rolníkům v předdůchodovém věku
 kompenzace zemědělcům v okrajových a jinak znevýhodněných oblastech
 optimální využití lesů a jejich ochranu
 aktivity na udržení přirozeného rázu krajiny
 podporu ekonomik v zemědělských oblastech, jejich řemeslné výroby a turistického ruchu
 marketingové a poradenské služby pro zemědělské produkty

Evropský námořní a rybářský fond
Evropský námořní a rybářský fond (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund; EMFF) dle nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady (EU) č. 1303/2013
financuje aktivity evropského mořského i vnitrozemského rybolovu. Mezi jeho hlavní cíle patří:
 zajištění trvale udržitelného rozvoje evropského rybolovu
 podpora projektů vedoucích ke zvyšování konkurenceschopnosti a současně k ochraně a zlepšování životního prostředí
Evropský námořní a rybářský fond roku 2007 nahradil Finanční nástroj pro řízení rybolovu (Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance; FIFG), který do roku 2006 patřil mezi strukturální fondy.

Podílel se na modernizaci rybářského průmyslu. Jeho smyslem bylo nastolení rovnováhy mezi zdroji ryb a jejich čerpáním. Dalšími aktivitami byly:
 posilování konkurenceschopnosti a modernizace
 podpora uplatnění rybářských výrobků na trhu
 pomoc oblastem závislých na rybolovu

Fond soudržnosti (CF)

Fond soudržnosti (Cohesion Fund), jinak také Kohezní fond jako zvláštní fond solidarity byl ustanoven v roce 1993 na pomoc čtyřem nejméně rozvinutým státům: Řecku, Portugalsku, Irsku a Španělsku. Na rozdíl od strukturálních fondů je tato pomoc určena na přímé financování velkých projektů v oblasti životního prostředí a rozvoje dopravy (tzn. ne programů). Dále spolufinancuje propagační a informační kampaně. V období let 2000-2006 je každým rokem v plánu investovat prostřednictvím tohoto fondu 2,5 miliardy EUR. Nutné podmínky pro přidělení finančních prostředků jsou, že stát musí mít HNP na obyvatele menší než 90 % průměru EU a v minulosti se zavázal k hospodářské a měnové konvergenci.

Evropský fond solidarity (EUSF)
Po ničivých záplavách, které v srpnu 2002 zasáhly střední Evropu, se Evropská komise rozhodla založit Evropský fond solidarity (European Union Solidarity Fund; EUSF), který funguje nezávisle na ostatních fondech. Členské a přistupující státy mohou žádat o pomoc při velké přírodní katastrofě (tj. při které jsou odhadované škody vyšší než 0,6 % HDP postiženého státu). Důležité je, že úkolem EUSF není plná kompenzace ztrát ani úhrada škod soukromým osobám. V jeho kompetenci nejsou ani dlouhodobé rekonstrukce a ekonomická obnova, tyto aspekty mohou pokrýt strukturální fondy. Byl navržen za účelem poskytování rychlé a flexibilní finanční pomoci – mohou se z něj hradit náklady na dočasné ubytování nebo provizorní opravy důležitých dopravních tepen. Tyto úkoly předtím zastávaly jednotlivé státy. Další důležitou funkcí je prevence proti těmto přírodním katastrofám. Jeho roční rozpočet činí 1 miliardu EUR.

Jeho první úkolem byla pomoc při odstraňování škod po záplavách v Německu, Česku, Rakousku a Francii v roce 2002. O rok později se podílel na likvidaci následků ztroskotání ropného tankeru Prestige ve Španělsku, vulkanické činnosti ve střední Itálii a lesních požárů v Portugalsku.

Nástroj předvstupní pomoci
Nástroj předvstupní pomoci (Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance; IPA) nahradil v roce 2007 množství starších nástrojů - PHARE, SAPARD, ISPA, Předvstupní pomoc Turecku, CARDS).

Hlavním cílem je pomoc v přípravě na členství v EU a při zavádění evropských norem a legislativy. IPA se zaměřuje na pět nejvýznamnějších oblastí:
 přechodová pomoc
 regionální a přeshraniční spolupráce
 regionální rozvoj
 rozvoj lidských zdrojů
 rozvoj venkova
Členské státy již tyto fondy čerpat nemohou, veřejné i soukromé subjekty v členských zemích se však mohou zapojit do realizace projektů v zemích, přijímajících pomoc.

PHARE
Fond PHARE (Poland and Hungary Aid for Restructuring of the Economy) byl vytvořen v roce 1989 původně pro pomoc Polsku a Maďarsku transformovat jejich ekonomiky z centrálně plánovaných na tržní. Krátce po svém vzniku byla jeho působnost rozšířena na dalších 11 zemí. Zahrnoval celkem 17 aktivit s desítkami projektů, patříila mezi ně například podpora vzdělávání, dopravy, veřejných institucí, energetiky, zemědělství, sociální a hospodářské soudržnosti, harmonizace s evropským právem atp.

SAPARD
Fond SAPARD (Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development) mohly využívat kandidátské země do data vstupu do Evropské unie (na rozdíl od fondu PHARE). Měl za úkol:
 přispět k zavádění práva Evropského společenství v oblasti společné zemědělské politiky
 řešit problémy v sektoru zemědělství a ve venkovských oblastech kandidátských zemí

ISPA
Fond ISPA (Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-Accession) měl podobné priority jako Kohezní fond, mohly z něj ale čerpat pouze kandidátské země. Specializoval se na oblasti životního prostředí a dopravy.

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Související články
 Seznam operačních programů v ČR

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 Evropský sociální fond v ČR - Fórum ESF - oficiální stránky - Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí
 Policy.eu - nezávislý server srozumitelně informující o strukturálních a investičních fondech EU (ESIF) a jejich využití v ČR

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Amy Beckstead, an Attorney of California, United States of America (USA) attended a seminar on "University Experiencing Sharing Session" at Law & Human Rights Department (L&HR) of University of Asia Pacific (UAP) on Sunday, March 08, 2015.
Celebrating International Women's Day, USAID's Justice for All Program organized the session in association with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). At the outset, Dr. A. N. M. Atahar Ali, Head of the L&HR department and Sharmeen Farouk, Deputy chief of parties, USAID's Justice for All Program, addressed and presented the objectives of the program.
In her short discussion, Amy Beckstead described all difficulties of her life to become a successful women lawyer. She also inspired students to be a lawyer.
"Lawyers need to work in different ways. I was facing numerous problems during my law practicing in every site. She also compared some aspects between Bangladesh and USA. In USA, We have an occupational right which is very positive to ensure women safety," she added.
She asked to the lawyer students to maintain personal relation throughout the career. Among others, faculties, representatives of USAID-Bangladesh, students of UAP and Dhaka University were also participated the program. The program included Registration, welcome speech, objectives of the session, open hour discussion, summing up and vote of thanks and group photograph.
Mentionable, Amy Beckstead has been working a group 400 lawyers in USA.


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package com.realitygames.couchbase.util

import java.util.{List => JavaList}

import com.realitygames.couchbase.query.RowConversions
import rx.SingleSubscriber

import scala.collection.JavaConversions.asScalaBuffer
import scala.collection.breakOut
import scala.concurrent.{ExecutionContext, Future, Promise}
object RxObservableConversion extends RowConversions {

  implicit protected[couchbase] class ObservableConversions[T](underlying: rx.Observable[T]) {

    def asFuture(implicit ec: ExecutionContext): Future[T] = {
      val p = Promise[T]()
      underlying.toSingle.subscribe(new SingleSubscriber[T]{
        override def onError(error: Throwable): Unit = p.failure(error)
        override def onSuccess(value: T): Unit = p.success(value)
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      val p = Promise[List[A]]()
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        override def onError(error: Throwable): Unit = p.failure(error)
        override def onSuccess(value: JavaList[T]): Unit = p.success(value.toList.map(f)(breakOut))
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The Zone to air Capitols hockey in 2014-2015
Posted by 4DFM on February 27, 2014 at 18:28:16:
Correct me if I am wrong, but this will be the first local sports play-by-play for The Zone. WTLX and Clear Channel have had a lock on the Badgers or Mallards or high school sports. Now, The Zone will finally dip a toe in live local PBP sports.
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Capitols Announce Radio Partnership With The Zone
Midwest Family Broadcasting, WOZN to carry all Caps' games in 2014-15
02/27/2014, 3:15pm EST
By Madison Capitols
Madison, WI – The Madison Capitols announced Wednesday that they reached an agreement with Midwest Family Broadcasting and 106.7 FM, The Zone, on a broadcast deal for the 2014-15 season.
The Zone, which also has an AM stream (1670), will be the home for all Capitols game broadcasts in the 2014-15 season, as well as other related Capitols programming. Ryan Smith will serve as the Capitols broadcaster in the inaugural year.
"When we heard the Capitols were coming, we knew that we wanted to have them," said WOZN operations manager Randy Hawke. "(Hockey) is an important element to the station, and we knew it would be a perfect fit."
"We are extremely excited to be partners with The Zone," said Capitols President Ed Chamberlain. "This is a great opportunity for both our fans and our partners to follow the team during the season."
The Capitols will open their inaugural season in the fall of 2014.
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Although technically a home match for Detroit Pistons, Friday's bout will be played at a neutral ground in Mexico City. That on its own will have a rather significant impact on how this game will play out as it won't only be played outside of the USA, but also at a very high altitude, approximately 500 meters (1640 ft) higher compared to Denver and Utah.
Detroit Pistons hoping to keep the streak alive
Detroit Pistons are entering this bout with 10-14 on the year and a rather impressive 4-1 in their last five, which sits them at ninth place in the East and only one game off Orlando Magic. In regards to their most recent five fixtures, Pistons bested both San Antonio Spurs (132:98) and Cleveland Cavaliers (127:94), lost their next fixture against Milwaukee Bucks (103:127) and won their last two against Indiana Pacers (108:101) and New Orleans Pelicans (105:103).
Looking back at Pistons' clash with New Orleans Pelicans, the match ended closer than what Pistons would have hoped. In fact, Pistons ended up behind in both Q1 (25:29) and Q2 (22:24), meaning they ventured off into the second half six points short of Pelicans (47:53). That being said, Casey's men woke up in the third quarter where they demolished Pelicans (34:21) and not only closed the gap but got themselves in a seven-point lead. While they failed to keep the momentum going in the last quarter (24:29), Detroit held on to their lead and came out ahead with two points to spare. The final score showed 105:103 in favor of the visitors.
The top scorer of the night was Brandon Ingram with 31, to which he added six rebounds and three assists. Derrick Rose was second with 21 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Jrue Holiday was the third most effective scorer with 20 points to which he added six rebounds and five assists.
Dallas Mavericks' run comes to an end
Dallas Mavericks have been performing exceptionally well this season and were on a five-game winning streak before last round, where they lost to Sacramento Kings (106:110) in front of their own crowd. As it stands now, Mavs are 16-7 on the year and 4-1 in their last five, where they defeated LA Lakers (114:100), New Orleans Pelicans (118:97), Minnesota Timberwolves (121:114) and again Pelicans (130:84), before they lost to Kings on Monday.
In the match against Sacramento Kings, Dallas performed rather poorly for their own standards, even from the very start. Their problems started in the first quarter, where Kings outscored them by nine points (27:36), yet it was not as bad as the second quarter, where Kings ran away by adding another 11 points to their lead (19:30), meaning Mavs were in a 20-point hole ahead of the second half. Fortunately, the hosts found their rhythm in the third quarter (32:26), but failed to reduce a gap to a comfortable margin. Trailing by 14, Mavs entered the last quarter where they performed well but ultimately ran out of time to catch up to Kings, who claimed their 11th win of the season with four points to spare (110:106).
Nemanja Bjelica was the star of the night with 30 points, seven rebounds and four assists, closely followed by Tim Hardaway with 29 points, one rebound and two assists. Dallas' young star Luka Doncic ended the match with 27 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
Verdict & Prediction
The match between the Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks will take place in Mexico City, which as mentioned will have a rather significant impact on how this match will be played. The position of the stadium on its own is at a high altitude and the poor air quality won't do either team any favors either. This will force teams to rotate their squad far more frequently, meaning they will have to utilize the bench more often as usual, which should slow this game down.
As we see it, Dallas Mavericks should struggle more, as they rely heavily on their outside shot, which they won't be able to count on here. Pistons on the other side do most of their damage inside the paint, which should give them a slight advantage here. If we add the solid defense both teams possess to the mix, we believe Friday's clash will be a close one and for that reason, we will side with Pistons to keep this one within seven points. As far as team news are concerned, Mavericks have Delon Wright listed as doubtful, while Reggie Jackson remains out for the Pistons.
Prediction: Detroit Pistons +7.00 Points
Odds: 1.94 Pinnacle
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Q: How to upload images gotten from camera using Android Upload Service I have been able to make users upload photos to server taken from their gallery, but when a user uses camera to capture live and upload, I get this error unsupported scheme: file::///storage/...
I am using android upload service library
implementation "net.gotev:uploadservice:3.5.2"

I searched and discovered that file:// scheme is not allowed to be attached with Intent.
1. Selecting image from camera on button click
capture_btn.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
        @Override
        public void onClick(View v) {
            try {
                Intent intent = new Intent(MediaStore.ACTION_IMAGE_CAPTURE);
                intent.putExtra(MediaStore.EXTRA_OUTPUT,
 FileProvider.getUriForFile(UploadActivity2.this, BuildConfig.APPLICATION_ID + ".provider",
 createImageFile()));
                startActivityForResult(intent, 0);
            } catch (IOException ex) {
                ex.printStackTrace();
            }

        }
    });

2. Getting the image captured
if (resultCode == Activity.RESULT_OK)
        switch (requestCode){
            case 0:
  try {
                 Uri cameraPath =    FileProvider.getUriForFile(UploadActivity2.this,
  BuildConfig.APPLICATION_ID + ".provider", createImageFile());
                 String stringUri = cameraPath.toString();
                 selectedImages.add(stringUri);

                }catch (IOException ex) {
                    ex.printStackTrace();
 Glide.with(this)
                        .load(cameraFilePath)
                        .into(display_image);
 break;
        }
     }

As you see, I am using file provider to get Uri and storing the uri in a variable called selectedimages so I can pass it through an intent to another activity where the upload occurs
createImageFile method
  private File createImageFile() throws IOException {
    // Create an image file name
    String timeStamp = new SimpleDateFormat("yyyyMMdd_HHmmss", Locale.UK).format(new Date());
    String imageFileName = "JPEG_" + timeStamp + "_";
    //This is the directory in which the file will be created. This is the default location of Camera photos
    File storageDir = new File(Environment.getExternalStoragePublicDirectory(
            Environment.DIRECTORY_DCIM), "Camera");
    File image = File.createTempFile(
            imageFileName,  /* prefix */
            ".jpg",         /* suffix */
            storageDir      /* directory */
    );
    // Save a file: path for using again
    cameraFilePath = "file://" + image.getAbsolutePath();
    return image;
   }

3. Passing intent PATH, to uploadActivity
next_upload.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
        @Override
        public void onClick(View v) {
            Intent intent = new Intent(UploadActivity2.this, UploadActivity3.class);
            intent.putStringArrayListExtra("PATH", selectedImages);
            startActivity(intent);
        }
    });

5. UploadAcvity where the upload happens
public void upload() {
    ArrayList<String> selectedImages = getIntent().getStringArrayListExtra("PATH");
try {
        String uploadId = UUID.randomUUID().toString();

        //Creating a multi part request
        new MultipartUploadRequest(this, uploadId, EndPoints.UPLOAD_URL)
                .addFileToUpload(selectedImages.get(0), "image") //Adding file
                .addParameter("caption", captionx) //Adding text parameter to the request
                .setNotificationConfig(new UploadNotificationConfig())
                .setMaxRetries(0)
                .startUpload(); //Starting the upload

    } catch (Exception exc) {
        Toast.makeText(this, exc.getMessage(), Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
    }
}

Using this.
a. The image is not displaying in point 2 using Glide.with(this)
                                .load(cameraFilePath)
                                .into(display_image);
b. The image uploads but it is an empty file of 0 bytes.
But when I change the value of the variable of selectedImages in point 2 from selectedImages.add(stringUri); to selectedImages.add(cameraFilePath);
b. After clicking upload, I get error unsupported scheme: file::///storage/

A: Found the answer.
1. In the createImageFile method. I had to get the coontent:// url from the captured file using -
File newFile = new File(storageDir, image.getName());
    contentUrl = FileProvider.getUriForFile(UploadActivity2.this,
BuildConfig.APPLICATION_ID + ".provider", newFile);
    stringContentUrl = contentUrl.toString();

2. Then I passed the stringContentUrl into selected images String while getting the image captured.
selectedImages.add(stringContentUrl);

3. Passed it through an intent Extra and called it in the uploadActivity as seen in point 3 and 4 in the question.

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Soft Cinema, con contribuciones por Andreas Angelidakis, Jason Danziger, Andreas Kratky, y Ruth M. Lorenz (Karlsruhe: ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, 2002).
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Tom Kenny Net worth $16 million
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Q: How to add email address through prompt in Excel VBA? I am trying to send a chart created through Excel VBA, But how to add the recepients dynamically through prompt.
wkbk.SendMail Recipients:="dind_r01@gmail.com" . here how to add the email address(More than 1 email address) through prompt, instead of defining it in code.

A: wk.SendMail Recipients:=Application.InputBox("Please enter email address:", "Email Address", , , , , 2)


I tired to hear the people saying that the Internet is a democratic media, that as much makes if the person or company is poor or rich, great or small, all dispute the attention of the possible customers of equal for equal. What it defines the success or failure is the quality of the communication and not to be able it economic. Everything this is truth and is very good, but as everything in the life has the bad side: the access easiness is so great that when you go to buy if she comes across the same with a infinity of options of suppliers for product, mainly when is about imported electronic. Everything very democratic, well intentioned, coup-minded companies and people and smugglers, everybody in the same wicker basket. worse is that, as I said before, you need to decide of who to buy simply for the quality of the announcement in its screen. It does not have as to touch the product to feel the quality of the finishing, to test to see if it functions, to turn pages, nothing of this. It is a simple question to read an announcement and to decide if it trusts supplier.
As its decision, therefore, it has that to be based only on the information contained in the announcement, I decided to elaborate a list of the information that all buying would have to look for in an announcement before buying. This list if bases on my personal experience as storekeeper who understands what a serious trader always has and one badly intentioned one does not have. We go it: 1.Bsico of the basic one: miracle does not exist. Legitimate imported electronic are bought of the manufacturer, all the storekeepers buy of one same deliverer, certain? Now it imagines that the great nets have a good discounting of scale and that, on the other hand, a small storekeeper if it contents with a lesser edge to compensate.


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Japanese government must take urgent action to protect Japanese people from unacceptable radiation exposure
tags: Fukushima, health, radiation
Now more than eight years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, IPPNW strongly supports the call by civil society organisations in Japan for the ionising radiation maximum permissible dose limit for members of the public to be promptly reduced from 20 to 1 mSv per year.
IPPNW leaders wrote to the Japanese government on 29 April 2011 expressing concern about the government's decision a few days earlier to increase the allowable additional exposure to ionising radiation for children in Fukushima from 1 to 20 mSv per year: "As physicians, we consider the decision to allow the children of Fukushima to be exposed to such injurious levels of radiation an unacceptable abrogation of the responsibility of care and custodianship for our children and future generations."
A few months later, on 22 August 2011, IPPNW co-presidents wrote to then Prime Minister Naoto Kan, urging that: "The maximum acceptable additional non-medical radiation exposure limit for the general population should be returned to 1 mSv per year in total (i.e., including both internal and external exposures to all radioactive isotopes). This is especially important for children and pregnant women and should occur without delay."
We reiterated then: "We remain profoundly concerned that the 20 mSv annual radiation dose limit for members of the public, including children and pregnant women, set by your government in April, unfortunately represents the greatest willingness to accept radiation-related health harm for the general population of any government around the world in recent decades. As physicians, we have an ethical responsibility to state that such a level is associated with unacceptable health risks where these can be avoided."
It is inexcusable that eight years later, these measures which need to be taken for the Japanese government to fulfil its responsibility to protect its citizens have still not been implemented.
Since 2011, powerful new evidence of radiation-related health risks greater than previously estimated at doses as low as a few mSv and dose rates as low as 1mSv per year has emerged from large studies of children having CT scans, rates of leukaemia in children living in areas with differing levels of background radiation, and large long-term studies of nuclear industry workers. These studies have also confirmed the particular vulnerability to radiation of young children, and women and girls, with long-term cancer risks for young girls being up to 8 to 10 times greater than for adult males for the same radiation exposure. This evidence has reinforced the urgency of protecting the health and safety of the people of Japan by returning the radiation dose limit for the public back to 1mSv.
IPPNW therefore urges prompt return to the 1 mSv/year standard, which should be applied consistently throughout Japan, including to evacuation orders and return of citizens to radioactively contaminated areas.
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Arts and Crafts messy helper, the perfect size oogaa silicone placemat.
We spied an oogaa placemat being used during an arts and craft project from one of our favorite blogs Tastefully Childish. Art products for kids will easily wash off the silicone, making the oogaa placemats the perfect arts and crafts messy helper – won't slip and slide, easy to clean! If you need to protect a larger area at your work station, just add more oogaa!


Many people believe that you should have a substantial amount of money to be able to purchase a stock listed on the stock exchange. Nothing could be further from the truth. With some careful planning, research and discipline you can purchase that company stock that you've had your eye on.
Most U.S. companies offer their current, individual shareholders the opportunity to purchase more of their company shares directly from the company through a program known as a Dividend Reinvestment Plan or DRIP. But what if you are not a shareholder because you lack the resources to buy the 100 shares or even 50 shares of a company? You are in luck: A lesser-known method called Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSP) allows retail investors to buy into a company's stock a few shares at a time.
To buy company stock through the Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSP), individuals who are not current shareholders must set up an account with the desired company. Most companies charge an enrollment fee (usually between $10 and $50) to set up the account, with an initial minimum required investment of $100.00 to $250.00 in their stock. Other fees may apply, depending on which transfer agent a company employs to handle these stock buy transactions.
Contact Computershare at http//www.computershare.com which administers hundreds of companies' direct stock purchase plans and dividends reinvestment to check if they handle your stock.
Once the account is established, an investor can buy more company stock when money is available, or set up his/her account for automatic withdrawal out of a bank account. Additionally, as a stock receives dividends, those dividends can be reinvested back into the company through their Dividend Reinvestment Plan to boost stock-buying power even more!
Direct Stock Purchase Plans puts you, the investor, in control of your stock purchasing power, and gives you direct ownership of your stock shares – you receive monthly or quarterly statements directly from the company or their agent. The Direct Stock Purchase Plan is the way for the average retail investor to take financial control of the future.
When there is no professional assistance for suitability or "best interests" advice, the entire financial risk is assumed by the individual. Additionally, individual investors may find themselves limited in their knowledge of specific stocks, and limited in diversification of their financial portfolio. These limitations could pose significant risks to the overall health of the investment.
Learn to manage your money well.
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Monocle, the global affairs and lifestyle magazine (and 24-hour radio station, website, retailer and media brand) founded by Canadian entrepreneur Tyler Brûlé, is celebrating 10 years with 10 limited edition products from around the globe. The collection of 10 unique products collaborating with high-quality craftsman from around the globe for its 10th anniversary includes exclusive pieces made in collaboration with some of its favourite brands. Countries include Japan, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland and the USA.
A signature Monocle notebook, featuring a document holder at the back, has returned with an elegant black design. Perfect to take with you to meetings and on trips: jot down ideas on graphed paper and store letters and receipts safely. The Monocle 10th anniversary embossed gold logo on the cover makes this an extra-special piece.
Tenugui has always been a top seller at the Monocle Shop thanks to its uniqueness and functionality. Created in new patterns and colours for our anniversary collection, the Tenugui Set is available in two sizes. Now you can have a beautifully coloured handkerchief and pocket square all in one package. Made in Japan.
Woven in Japan by some of the few remaining traditional Tsuriami machines, this light cardigan is a must-have from Monocle's new collection. This classic model has been redesigned exclusively for monocle and boasts features such as a hidden passport pocket and a leather elbow patch.
This tote is the latest addition to Monocle's exclusive range of Porter products and the sturdiest style yet. Designed for the seasoned globetrotter, the bag features a strap that allows you to attach it over the extension handle of your suitcase.
Many sweatshirts lead a forgotten existence in the back of a closet. With this style things are different; it's a piece that demands to be worn. Monocle collaborated with German brand Merz B Schwanen and there is no doubt that this eco-friendly sweatshirt will impress.
The monocle magazine rack has been handmade in Porto. Shiny brass tubes provide a bridge between the oak-and-walnut legs, giving balance and stability to the main structure; the army-green canvas is linked to golden hooks (individually finished by a craftsman) by navy ropes. Quick to assemble and easy to transport, this unique piece of furniture is built to last.
One of our all-time favourite products the Revo Monocle 24 SuperConnect has been relaunched as a limited edition with a logo marking this special occasion. It includes Bluetooth connectivity, internet and dab radio, as well as a whole host of other features.
Monocle's signature navy canvas tote relaunched with the 10th anniversary logo. Perfect for everyday use. Made in the USA.
This classic and understated Caran d'Ache ballpoint pen is made in Switzerland. Designed in two new colours, it will add a touch of class to your stationery collection.
To mark Monocle's 10th anniversary- a poster featuring the first 100 covers of the magazine. A collector's item, it is perfect for the home or office.


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Cultural mediation is the process of building bridges between the cultural and social realms, and the building of new relationships between the political, cultural and public spheres. It covers a broad spectrum of practices ranging from audience development activities to participatory and community arts. Its ultimate goal is to make every person, visitor and spectator a true cultural player.
Initially, the concept of cultural mediation was developed from a classical perspective of disseminating culture and heritage. In the cultural policies developed in the 1960s, cultural mediation embodied the concepts of access to and accessibility of cultural works and productions for greater numbers of people. It then evolved to include activities promoting greater citizen participation and expression.
Cultural mediation concerns artists and other social players in education, business, municipal government and other sectors. While the former are urged to take new risks by changing the type of relationship they have with their audiences, the latter are called upon to make more room for the cultural dimension in their areas of activity.
Cultural mediation is also increasingly conceived, funded and practised as a strategy for social development and revitalization. It thus addresses all those wishing to undertake a cultural project that includes citizen participation or to incorporate a cultural approach into their educational activities, social work, etc.
The mediator's role is to foster relationships between the cultural product (production or creative process) and people. Depending on the type of project and its outcome, it will be informative and educational, and will provide participants with accompaniment. The mediator's work will be redefined and tailored to suit the specific characteristics of the target groups, audiences and individuals, and their particular artistic, cultural and social contexts.
Cultural mediation enables the creation of special places for bringing artists and citizens together and fosters personal interaction, learning and citizen engagement. It can also break down psychological and social barriers that exclude certain groups of citizens. The impact of cultural mediation in the short term is difficult to assess; nonetheless, it is important to develop appropriate assessment tools in order to document and highlight the relevance, development and benefits of projects.
Participatory practices help to demystify the creative process at the street level and in public areas. Engaged art is the result of a process of citizen participation that involves taking a position in regard to situations affecting the community. For social and community workers, cultural mediation is a social inclusion tool as well as a tool for incorporating the arts in the health care sector and the workplace that helps to make these environments more pleasant for the people in them and gets individuals involved in group projects.
Projects are initiated in urban settings by various players in municipal governments, social programs, communities, and the cultural sector. In the regions and in small municipalities, the development of projects helps to enhance physical and social environments, contributes to the development of distinct identities, and creates social ties.
The initiatives of museums and heritage institutions often involve partnerships with community organizations or educational institutions. Youth projects can promote learning, contribute to the cognitive development of young people and overcome cultural exclusion. Lastly, intercultural initiatives can involve organizations providing services for immigrants, institutions with a high rate of participation by members of ethnocultural communities, and artistic institutions with changing clienteles.


The Green Party of Virginia joins Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer in condemning the racist torch lit rally recently held by white supremacists in Charlottesville, VA. The rally, which included infamous white-nationalist Richard Spencer, was held to protest the decision to remove the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from a park.
Our nation is standing at a crossroads, with politicians of the two major parties committed to division and ultra-partisanship. The GPVA calls on all Americans to work for community cohesion, to seek mutual understanding, and to demand mutual respect.
Echoing the sentiments of Mayor Signer, the GPVA agrees that the event was either designed to instill fear in the minority populations in a manner that hearkens back to the KKK, or was profoundly ignorant. Residents of the city democratically decided, through their city council, to remove the statue. All Americans must respect the will of the people.


Blister packs and other thermoformed parts often present problems to design engineers. Frequently there are numerous complex shapes, blends, and radii. Team Technologies, a leading manufacturer in Dental, Medical, Cosmetic, and Industrial Products, had two thermoformed blister packs. Team Technologies needed to manufacture these parts but had no way of creating the molds.
The raw scan data was processed, merged, cleaned, aligned, and eventually used to create an accurate CAD model of the physical part. For this project the 3D Scan data was used as a modeling guide and a variety of surfacing and modeling techniques were utilized to captured the as built condition of the object.
3DScanCo's scanning services provided Team Technologies with exactly what the needed – An accurate CAD model of their existing part! They were then able to use the CAD model to manufacture more blister packs. 3DScanCo's team solved two main obstacles for Team Technologies, first the process was extremely fast. From Start to finish this project took 10 business days, without scanning the parts this process could have taken weeks.
The other key hurdle our engineering team helped Team Technologies overcome was achieving an accurate model on the first try. Often in thermoforming applications several revisions of tooling and part fit tests must be run to find the optimal CAD model. By 3D scanning the physical object, the new blister pack was an exact match on the first try.


Maintenance Very low maintenance required. Can be painted if desired, but doesn't need it. Very Low Maintenance Required. All surfaces must be stained or painted to avoid immediate damage. High maintenance to keep the window looking and operating well. Low maintenance required.
Beauty Mimics The Look of Beautiful Wood Windows, Tight Clean Corners. Vinyl windows have evolved to the point where there are very attractive options for homeowners. They have a rich, textured appearance. Again, just be cautious that you are getting a higher-quality vinyl window. There are some vinyl windows that look cheap and perform poorly. Traditional profiles that give a sense of craftsmanship. Ugly industrial look.
Durability of Frame Fiberglass Is 8 Times Stronger Than Vinyl, 3.5 times stronger than Fibrex, 3 times stronger than wood, and just as strong as carbon steel. This Means Frames Can Be More Narrow and Be Stronger. Less Frame, More Beautiful Glass, and a lifetime of excellent performance. Vinyl holds up very well over time. One of the reasons vinyl continues to be the most popular choice is that it is a durable material at a reasonable price. Be sure to avoid low-quality options as these can fail. Problems with warping, rotting, and molding makes the upkeep of a wood window difficult, and threatens the ability to operate the window correctly. Aluminum has a strong frame, but is susceptible to corroding.


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Regional Overview – Africa
Last week, key trends on the African continent included an increasing level of political violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) and in Mali, as well as a high-level attack in Egypt ahead of the 26 March elections.
The security situation is becoming increasingly precarious in CAR. Regular lootings and abductions by the Lord Resistance Army (LRA) continue to put civilians at risk in the southeast. In parallel, political militias have continued to proliferate across the country in 2018. Civilian deaths by non-state armed groups often escalate into reprisal attacks and clashes, illustrating the tensions reigning within the regions. For example, on 15 March, non-state armed groups clashed in Alindao in Basse-Kotto two days after the discovery of a dead body in the area. The resurgence of violence between the Union for Peace (UPC) and the Anti-Balaka in the Bambari area in Ouaka prefecture last week further highlights the volatility of the political violence landscape in the country. Over 30 people were killed in three days of violence between the two groups between 20-22 March; these two groups last clashed in January.
In Mali's Kidal region, the joint MINUSMA and Barkhane forces' base was fired upon by JNIM militants. The attack came ahead of a visit by the Malian Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga – the first time a Prime Minister was due to make the trip since 2014. In Mopti region, the state forces came under heavy fire from the Macina Liberation Movement (FLM) and from an armed Fulani militia. Civilians were also targeted by each of these actors: the state forces arrested and killed six people in the village of Dogo on 22 March, while the FLM abducted four aid workers in the Dialloube area on 22 March and attacked a village in Diafarabe two days later.
In Egypt, a car-bomb explosion targeted the convoy of Alexandria's security chief two days before the Presidential election in which el-Sisi is likely to be re-elected amid widespread intimidation and harassment of other candidates. The security chief survived the explosion on 24 March, but two others were killed, including a policeman. The elections also come as the government boosted its campaign against Islamist insurgents in the northern and central parts of Sinai through the Operation Sinai 2018. Around 15 March, the military claimed that another 36 Islamist insurgents were killed and 345 detained as part of the Operation, while four died on their side.
Other notable developments last week on the African continent include the resumption of attacks by several insurgent groups such as Islamist militants in Mocimboa da Praia district in Mozambique (they last attacked the district end 2017) and allegedly the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) in Ethiopia (who last attacked the state forces in December 2016); as well as political shocks, such as the filing of a motion to impeach President Edgar Lungu in Zambia by the main opposition party.
Margaux Pinaud
Africa Research Co-Manager
Margaux has been with ACLED since 2015 and is now a Research Co-Manager for the Africa desk. In this role, she oversees the coding of political violence and protests across all countries in Africa and analyses key trends in weekly regional overviews. She is also a PhD Candidate in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response at the University of Manchester. Her research looks at the role of civilian group actors in conflict transformation processes in intrastate armed conflicts, with a particular focus on ceasefires. More broadly, she is interested in conflict dynamics in East-central Africa as well as aspects of inclusivity and agency in peacemaking and peacebuilding initiatives.
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Since BRIM's foray in the advertising industry, I have come a long way to realize that we really can't be choosers. To choose really good companies (selling genuine products) is like searching for needle from the haystack… I think I'm stretching it too far but then the point is very clear. Now, going back to the question, since we don't have much choice what do we do?
We take up the nearest possible qualities of the products/services that we are dealing with and position them. Now positioning is also another trick. If we put the client's brand near a well known competitor it is a big challenge. Emerging products/services cannot take that huge jump unless it has a strong product/service prototype which is thorough screened or tested. So what do we do? THINK. RESEARCH.
Based on the prevailing trends accompanying the target audience and their demographics, any design or advertising agency can come up with ingenious solutions to position their clients brands. While this really takes up a lot of efforts to think hard and research thoroughly, it is not actually easy, frankly speaking – but yes… it is possible to have solutions. These solutions, I call them 'treats'; because it is something different for the customers and they get the benefits.
What about tricks? Stay away from tricks that won't work. It might backfire. The recent example of 'treating' the customers felt like a 'trick' to them when the Flipkart's Big Billion Day failed to deliver according the expectations of the customers. As long as you're sure that the promotion or campaign is safe you can always have beautiful ideas and creatives coming up. However, if you have that gut feeling inside that the company says something and does something else (or does nothing) it is a red flag of warning! You take up that clients work at your risk!


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Ferdinando Casardi (1 de enero de 1887-11 de enero de 1975) fue un almirante italiano durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

Primeros años y carrera
Nacido en Barletta en 1887, Casardi ingresó en la Academia Naval de Livorno en 1904 y se graduó como Alférez en 1907. Entre 1911 y 1912, como guardiamarina, participó primero en una campaña en el Mar Rojo y el Océano Índico a bordo del aviso Staffetta, y luego luchó en la guerra ítalo-turca. Durante la Primera Guerra Mundial se desempeñó como teniente en los acorazados Vittorio Emanuele y Dante Alighieri.

Una vez terminada la guerra, Casardi sirvió durante algunos años comandando torpederos; en 1920 navegó por el Danubio en el torpedero 69 PN. Tras ascender a teniente comandante, fue nombrado comandante en jefe de los destructores Generale Antonio Chinotto y Vincenzo Giordano Orsini; posteriormente fue ascendido a comandante, y se le entregaron asignaciones en tierra en el Ministerio de Marina y la Dirección de Gestión de Armas y Armamento Naval en La Spezia, luego se convirtió en subjefe de personal de la División Naval Especial y más tarde en comandante de los destructores Alvise da Mosto y Ugolino Vivaldi en 1931-1932. De 1932 a 1934, después de su ascenso a capitán, fue enviado a Washington como agregado naval y luego, de regreso a Italia, se convirtió en ayudante de campo honorario de Victor Emmanuel III.

En 1935 Casardi se convirtió en jefe de Estado mayor de la 1.ª División Naval, se embarcó en el crucero pesado Pola, mientras que en 1936 comandó brevemente los cruceros Giovanni delle Bande Nere y Zara. En 1937, después de su ascenso a contraalmirante, fue puesto al mando del Comando Naval de Libia, cargo que ocupó hasta febrero de 1940. Durante este período, en 1939, fue ascendido a vicealmirante; de febrero a mayo de 1940 estuvo al mando de la 4.ª División Naval. Luego fue puesto al mando de la 2.ª División Naval, formada por los cruceros ligeros Giovanni delle Bande Nere (buque insignia) y Bartolomeo Colleoni, y aún ocupaba este cargo cuando Italia entró en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el 10 de junio de 1940.

Segunda Guerra Mundial y años posteriores
Tras escoltar a Libia el convoy que desencadenó la Batalla de Calabria, Casardi se convirtió en protagonista, en julio de 1940, de la Batalla del Cabo Spada, en la que se hundió el Colleoni. Tras la pérdida del Colleoni, la 2.ª División Naval se disolvió; en agosto de 1940 Casardi fue puesto al mando de la 7.ª División Naval, con bandera en el crucero ligero Eugenio Savoia y más tarde en Emanuele Filiberto Duca d'Aosta. Durante un año, como el comandante de la 7.ª División, Casardi participó en escolta de convoyes, y en misiones de bombardeo y colocación de minas; fue galardonado con la Medalla de Plata al Valor Militar, la Cruz de Caballero de la Orden Militar de Saboya y la Cruz de la Orden del Águila Alemana, de segunda clase.

Desde agosto de 1941, tras dejar el mando de la Séptima División, Casardi fue durante dos años director de personal y servicios generales de la Regia Marina. El 7 de agosto de 1943 fue nombrado comandante en jefe del Departamento Naval de Nápoles. Tras el armisticio del 8 de septiembre de 1943, estallaron enfrentamientos en Nápoles entre soldados italianos y alemanes, y en pocos días la ciudad fue ocupada por fuerzas alemanas. El 11 de septiembre Casardi, para evitar ser capturado, se refugió con sus principales colaboradores en un edificio propiedad de su jefe de Estado Mayor, donde continuó trabajando clandestinamente hasta el 30 de septiembre, cuando las tropas alemanas abandonaron Nápoles ante la insurrección de la población de la ciudad y el avance aliado. Inmediatamente regresó a su cuartel general, devastado por los bombardeos y los combates, y lo reactivó al día siguiente, iniciando de inmediato la cooperación con los comandos de las fuerzas aliadas, que llegaron a Nápoles a partir del 1 de octubre. Dejó el mando del Departamento Naval de Nápoles en febrero de 1945, y luego fue asignado a la Secretaría General de la Marina y luego se convirtió en presidente del Consejo Superior de la Marina.

En 1948 fue elegido en el Senado italiano en la primera legislatura de la República Italiana (1948-1953), desempeñándose como Subsecretario de Finanzas en el Gabinete De Gasperi VI. Fue puesto en disponibilidad el 1 de marzo de 1949 y en reserva el 1 de enero de 1950, habiendo alcanzado el límite de edad. Casardi murió en Barletta el 11 de enero de 1975.

Referencias

Políticos demócrata-cristianos de Italia
Almirantes de Italia
Militares italianos de la Primera Guerra Mundial
Nacidos en Barletta
Fallecidos en Barletta


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Octo Mate
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Chrome extension to enhance GitHub experiences.

![Octo Mate Icon](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/lu8gjeuKCYW846Y-l8tt4PulU4R3TBXqe0FDwmve_DhHD5RDuf6lUps2d0isFU-WLzjgrXZ5PQ=s128-h128-e365)

[中文](https://github.com/camsong/chrome-github-mate/blob/master/README.cn.md)

### Install

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/octo-mate/baggcehellihkglakjnmnhpnjmkbmpkf

### Benefits

#### 1. Single file download can't be easier with one-click
GitHub enable you download download codebase as a zip very easy, but it's painful to download a stand-alone file.
Octo Mate made download file easy by click the icon of file.

![click icon to download](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EbAU6GVeTcc3DRyIphPRMAeaVOhL1e62xkAdm_5nlVB-aalkj6c2PhncMrmumLDOIoLCEXOPWA=s640-h400-e365-rw)

Amazing native-like 'Download' button in file detail page!

![click icon to download](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kTEhmep4hM1Mknr1ILHgFVIzS8a-WszsdKjV0qH8Qjp7M-rbYA-yNR-WA6voWY7gtG9DIBn7Uw=s640-h400-e365-rw)

#### 2. Open repo's Github Pages with one-click
![click to go to Github Pages](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Kqy1GJ4AhBhacfP32EpbPgXcqUCRgHD49zm3Lq98Kau9genJE8ZRzxsbIiFaSZRdj4Oj2asPPdU=s640-h400-e365-rw)

#### 3. Show Repo Size
![show repo size](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/55rEmkS6aozOxTiDedq5ENddNK2C2P4VfwVK-DoeCbHOduXPLySXv8dqdLFFAPtgsERLq2_u=s640-h400-e365-rw)

#### 4. Show unread notifications in the toolbar, no need to open the page again.

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#### 5. Adjust Tab Space smartly, make it display tab characters as 4 spaces wide instead of the default 8.

#### 6. Sticky side-panel for favorites & markdown-outline(thanks to @zbycz)

![show notifications](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/948896/14252559/860a154a-faba-11e5-8721-1b69070b3cdb.png)

#### 7. Ignore whitespace feature

Add 'Ignore Spaces' and 'Show Spaces' button to let you ignore whitespace in code review. The trick behind this is adding `?w=1` to any diff URL will remove any changes only in whitespace, enabling you to see only that code that has changed.

![Ignore whitespace](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/797184940defadec00393e6559b835358a863eeb/68747470733a2f2f6769746875622d696d616765732e73332e616d617a6f6e6177732e636f6d2f626c6f672f323031312f736563726574732f776869746573706163652e706e67)

### TODO

* Download folder on one click
* Display file line count in an earlier way
* Similar Repositories

### Credits

* Thanks for smart ideas and great work from @vohof, @riophae, @groseb, @zbycz etc.
* [Github-cheat-sheet](https://github.com/tiimgreen/github-cheat-sheet)

### License

Released under the terms of MIT License


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