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using CloudFoundry.CloudController.V2.Interfaces;
using Newtonsoft.Json;
using System;
using System.CodeDom.Compiler;
using System.Collections.Generic;

namespace CloudFoundry.CloudController.V2.Client.Data
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Data class used for deserializing the "CloudFoundry.CloudController.V2.Client.DomainsDeprecatedEndpoint.CreatesDomainOwnedByGivenOrganizationDeprecated()" Response
    /// <para>For usage information, see online documentation at "http://apidocs.cloudfoundry.org/195/domains__deprecated_/creates_a_domain_owned_by_the_given_organization_(deprecated).html"</para>
    /// </summary>
    [GeneratedCodeAttribute("cf-sdk-builder", "1.0.0.0")]
    public partial class CreatesDomainOwnedByGivenOrganizationDeprecatedResponse : CloudFoundry.CloudController.V2.Client.Data.Base.AbstractCreatesDomainOwnedByGivenOrganizationDeprecatedResponse
    {
    }
}

namespace CloudFoundry.CloudController.V2.Client.Data.Base
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Base abstract data class used for deserializing the "CloudFoundry.CloudController.V2.Client.DomainsDeprecatedEndpoint.CreatesDomainOwnedByGivenOrganizationDeprecated()" Response
    /// <para>For usage information, see online documentation at "http://apidocs.cloudfoundry.org/195/domains__deprecated_/creates_a_domain_owned_by_the_given_organization_(deprecated).html"</para>
    /// </summary>
    [GeneratedCodeAttribute("cf-sdk-builder", "1.0.0.0")]
    public abstract class AbstractCreatesDomainOwnedByGivenOrganizationDeprecatedResponse : IResponse
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Contains the Metadata for this Entity
        /// </summary>
        public Metadata EntityMetadata
        {
            get;
            set;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// <para>The Name</para>
        /// </summary>
        [JsonProperty("name", NullValueHandling = NullValueHandling.Ignore)]
        public string Name
        {
            get;
            set;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// <para>The Owning Organization Guid</para>
        /// </summary>
        [JsonProperty("owning_organization_guid", NullValueHandling = NullValueHandling.Ignore)]
        public Guid? OwningOrganizationGuid
        {
            get;
            set;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// <para>The Owning Organization Url</para>
        /// </summary>
        [JsonProperty("owning_organization_url", NullValueHandling = NullValueHandling.Ignore)]
        public string OwningOrganizationUrl
        {
            get;
            set;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// <para>The Spaces Url</para>
        /// </summary>
        [JsonProperty("spaces_url", NullValueHandling = NullValueHandling.Ignore)]
        public string SpacesUrl
        {
            get;
            set;
        }
    }
}


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Claudette's effect was minimal in the Corporate Area. There were only overcast conditions and light drizzles on and off during the day. Whilst at the National Stadium watching a friendly soccer match between Jamaica and Paraguay, light rains started at about 7pm and continued until 8:30pm. Since then, there has been no more rain.
Claudette was a non-event in Jamaica, at least in the Corporate area.
By the way, Jamaica won 2 - 0.
It is now just around 6.30 pm in Downtown Kingston.
conditions. There is no wind.
At 4:45 PM Claudette has passed without much more than intermittent drizzles (and a little more than that on a few occasions). I am reporting from Kingston where the skies have been and remain overcast for the entire day since 8am this morning. I do hope Claudette will avoid other land areas the way it did Jamaica.
shows no sign of easing.
I am in Kingston Jamaica which is nice and quiet right now. Outside is really cool but as you may know by now Claudette will not bother us. You all have a wonderful day.
It is 7:00 a.m. on the South Coast of Jamaica and all is well. The sky has a few high clouds but there is no wind and the sea is calm. I understand that will all change soon but for now we see no signs. The predictions I have heard are for very high seas but not much wind or rain. We are keeping our fingers croassed and will report later.
At 6:15 AM it is still very calm and sunny here in Portmore St. Catherine. People are going to work as they would normally do. I support this is because there was an expectation of the effects of Claudette being felt last night and - NOTHING happened. There is still a storm warning in effect for Jamaica so I will continue to give periodic updates until it is lifted.
Well folks the sky is full of star (but a little hazy) here in Portmore, St. Catherine at 11 PM. It is very calm - no winds (maybe the calm before the storm). While Claudette is projected to pass to the south of Jamaica the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has activated its emergency procedures.


An incident happened this past week in which I am still scratching my head. Have you ever known you had something, but for the life of you, you could not find it? I will accede to the fact that occasionally, I do have a streak of absent-mindedness running through me. At times, I wish it would just walk.
I was fairly certain I had an extra $20 in one of my pant's pockets. It was what I affectionately refer to as my "mad Money." My wife would be mad if she knew I had it. I do not remember where it came from but my real problem was, I could not find those pants.
Usually, if I find money in my pant's pocket there is only one explanation. I'm wearing somebody's pants, but not mine. The truth is, my pants rarely see any extra money. If there is an occasion when I do have money in my pocket, my pants get all excited and wrinkly.
Only this was different. I distinctly remember putting a $20 bill in one of my pant's pockets and thinking what I could do with it. But now, I cannot find it. I knew I had an extra $20. I distinctly remember putting it somewhere. I looked everywhere... maybe I should have looked somewhere.
With an aimless look on my face, more aimless than normal, I wandered the house in search of the missing $20. I tried to act inconspicuous so the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage would not discover what I was doing.
Obviously, no Emmy award will come my way because my acting inconspicuous was a complete failure.
"When you find it, let me know. I really don't know what nothing looks like."
Ha. Ha. Ha. Sometimes she thinks she is a comedian. I was not laughing. If I find that money, the joke will be on her. Then we will see who is laughing.
I had two fears facing me at this point. First, she could have found the money and was waiting for me to admit that I actually had some extra money. This would invite a great deal of grief on top of my balding head.
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Then, she would want to know how much more money I had misplaced somewhere in the house. Actually, I want to know that myself.
Such interrogation from her borders on water boarding. If the FBI wants to learn a thing or two about torturing people, they could learn an awful lot from her. She can torture a person and not lay a glove on them. Of course it is not her glove I am worried about, it is her evil eye that goes through a person, me in particular, like a laser beam.
My wife always knows when I am lying. My lips are moving.
Getting back to the missing $20. I could offer to split it with her if she would help me find it, which would leave me with $10. $10 in the hand is worth more than $20 that I do not know where it is.
Then, I would have to explain what I needed $10 for at the time. Christmas is over and her birthday and our anniversary are a long way off, so I cannot tell her I want to buy her a present.
I did have plans for that $20. But now, I cannot even remember what those plans were. Maybe, if I knew what I planned to do with the $20 I might remember what I did with it.
While I was musing on this situation, I discovered a correlation between money and love. Without love, you end up with a broken heart. Without money, you just end up broken.
Then out of nowhere, and I mean nowhere, an idea entered my head. I remembered wearing my brown suit when I got $20. I went to my closet, but the suit was not there.
"Have you seen my brown suit?" I asked my wife.
"Yes," she said rather absent-mindedly, "I sent it to the dry cleaner. Why do you ask?"
Then, with a little smirk dancing on her face, she asked, "You weren't looking for $20, were you?"
The only thing I hope is that I do not remember where the $20 came from or what I planned to do with it. I guess a freshly dry-cleaned suit is worth $20.
Seeking that money reminded me of a verse of Scripture. "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." (Matthew 6:33-34 KJV).
Then another verse. "Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:" (Isaiah 55:6 KJV).


We know that solitude is very important in any human's life, and girls, oh girls, need it most. When life gets hard, when the tough gets going, know that in every decision little may it seem, you've made progress. I've been re-watching My So-Called Life, the epic 90s ill-fated series that was cut short in the prime of its youthfulness.
Angela Chase's voiceovers should be collected in a book of how to speak to oneself and excel at it! After watching a few episodes, everything fit into its place, it didn't seem astonishing for my 'style' mood to rush into a 90s haze. I even cut my locks into the same bob I had when I was 10 years old.
Coincidence, much? I, you, me – we are all seeped in nostalgia. Take our current preference for the beauty of everything vintage, fashion, music, and art, from platform mules to crop tops, ankle socks, shirt-dresses, mini backpacks, flares, from 60s pop music to art deco furniture.
It's not just about being a hipster and rejecting the new because it's too new or mainstream. It's an actual physical reaction to our high-tech-orientated world of instant, on one scale, and boredom on the other. Through it all, romancing oneself, visiting previously known and loved spaces of mind is perennial.
Get to know yourself, invite yourself to lunch, talk to your soul, dress for yourself, stop depriving yourself from small pleasures, and most importantly let go of the baggage.
This afternoon I inadvertently celebrated the romance of being alone when I found myself… alone. I made a cup of tea, and ate a perfect piece of chocolate cake, and listened to Francoise Hardy's records. Now this is happiness in all its glory.


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The 10 Best Molecular Model Kits
This wiki has been updated 21 times since it was first published in February of 2018. Molecular model kits are great tools for illustrating chemistry concepts, as visual aids, like these, are interactive, engaging, and can speed up the learning process. The carefully chosen items on this list are suitable for both advanced and beginner levels, and include everything you need to create three-dimensional representations of the structures in your textbook. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
This wiki has been updated 21 times since it was first published in February of 2018. Molecular model kits are great tools for illustrating chemistry concepts, as visual aids, like these, are interactive, engaging, and can speed up the learning process. The carefully chosen items on this list are suitable for both advanced and beginner levels, and include everything you need to create three-dimensional representations of the structures in your textbook. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Duluth Labs Student
Several elements are represented in the Duluth Labs Student (appx. $55), including sulfur, nitrogen, and fluorine. A medium-sized set is also offered for projects that don't need to cover quite as many molecules, or for classes that are less advanced.
Several carbon configurations
Parts for atomic orbitals
Expansion kits available
2. Happy Atoms Introductory
The Happy Atoms Introductory (about $49) is designed for aspiring scientists ages 10 to 17. Its magnetic parts snap together easily, and with the free app, you can scan and identify the molecules that you create and learn fun facts about how they are used in the real world.
Labeled with atomic symbols
Comes with periodic table poster
Encourages experimentation
3. Atomic Architect
Perfect for college students, the Atomic Architect (appx. $18) comes with all the modeling essentials and a compact case that is slim enough to fit into a backpack or messenger bag. Plus, at just under 15 ounces, it won't make your load too heavy to carry comfortably.
Atoms range between 17 and 23 mm
Disconnector tool included
Appropriate for study groups
There weren't many new additions in this update, as the brands already represented on the list continue to be the best choices available. While our understanding of molecular structures continues to evolve over time, the basic makeup of elements and their bonds are still well represented by these time-tested models.
The University Chemistry Co. was removed due to availability concerns. New to the list, we have the Happy Atoms Introductory. While it isn't as comprehensive as most comparable alternatives, and is a bit pricier than most, it has several features that make it ideal for younger students (it's aimed at kids aged 10-17). For one thing, the atom pieces are labeled with their atomic symbols, rather than relying on the universal color coding system alone. This can help kids learn which element is which more easily, without having to constantly check the guide. It also uses magnets for the connections, which makes it easier to put molecules together and take them apart. Its most innovative feature is an app that can be used to scan a completed molecule. Once it recognizes the molecule, it provides not only its name, but also facts about its structure and how it is used in real-world settings.
One of the biggest issues with otherwise high-quality kits is the storage boxes that come with them. Some have issues with ill-fitting lids, and some, like the Reliancer 444, don't have any dividers, making it difficult to keep the various pieces organized and easy-to-find. If the kit that best matches your needs and budget doesn't have the best container, you might want to consider buying a higher-quality organizer as well, especially if you're planning to use the kit in a classroom or science camp setting, where small parts often get lost in the shuffle.
While visual and kinetic learners can get plenty of information from the diagrams and charts in their chemistry textbooks, there's nothing quite like a molecular model kit for getting hands-on, tactile experience to understand complex concepts.
We ensured this list had offerings to suit almost any learning level, with the exception of very small children, and so included kits of varying price points and piece counts to cater to any budget and learning need. These sets are great for both teachers to have in their classrooms and students to purchase for use as a home study aid.
We expanded our selections to create a full ten-item list and retired the Hensah Chemistry, Wisehands Labs, and Molecularity Resonating due to fulfillment issues. This gave us the leeway to diversify our offerings by adding the Vision Scientific Large, a professional-grade, comprehensive kit that, unlike its competitors, comes with a strong, reliable case. We also brought on the Old Nobby Instructional, Mega Molecules Advanced, and Dalton Labs Building. We especially like the Dalton unit because it comes bundled with helpful 3D modeling software and is offered in five kits of varying comprehensiveness. The Mega Molecules Advanced has been lauded for the ease of assembly its pieces offer.
Snatoms Rather than have students assemble pieces via the stick and ball method, Snatoms uses magnets, which allows you to feel the attraction between atoms and create models that are closer to what molecules actually look like. Kits include the three most important atoms for life, which are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. From these basic building blocks users can create tons of different compounds from water and hydrogen peroxide through to cyclohexane and glucose. snatoms.com
Flinn Scientific Designed with classrooms in mind, there are a variety of kits available, some focusing on just organic or inorganic chemistry, some designed to form one specific molecule, and some designed for individuals, small groups, or teachers. The company also sells replacement parts, so you don't have to buy a whole new kit if you lose a few pieces. flinnsci.com
4. Old Nobby Instructional
The 239-piece Old Nobby Instructional (about $21) is a solid selection with a price that won't break the bank. The most commonly used elements are all represented, which makes it a smart choice for beginning chemistry learners and graduate students alike.
Good for teaching cyclic compounds
Helpful for homeschooling
Box doesn't close when full
5. Vision Scientific Large
The Vision Scientific Large (appx. $52) is an ideal choice for a big class, whether the students are in middle school or at the university level. It's well equipped to teach crystal molecules, like graphite and diamond, as well as to showcase single, double, and triple bonds.
Tough storage case
410 pieces in total
Detailed instruction manual
6. Reliancer 444
What makes the enormous Reliancer 444 (around $28) unique is that it has enough pieces to build a complete fullerene molecule. The atoms are made of polypropylene while the bonds are constructed of LDPE, and the set features 2-, 3-, and 4-hole carbons.
Color-coded double and triple bonds
Includes three electron cloud slices
Box lacks dividers
7. LearnOn Ochem
In addition to 140 atoms and connectors, the LearnOn Ochem (about $18) comes with a checklist, so you can take stock of your supplies at the end of a session. This sheet is also a helpful guide for remembering which color corresponds with each element.
8-page illustrated manual
Storage box with 4 compartments
Lid isn't secure
8. Molymod MMS-009
Great for teaching both organic and inorganic chemistry at the middle and secondary school levels, the Molymod MMS-009 (appx. $21) comes with long, flexible connectors that are ideal for explaining the various ways compounds are bonded together.
Several holes in some parts
Distinct purple and gray links
Assembly takes some effort
9. Mega Molecules Advanced
Students who are diving into the upper echelons of organic and general chemistry will appreciate the Mega Molecules Advanced (around $21), which contains high-quality pieces that are a snap to assemble and take apart. It's backed by a one-year breakage warranty for peace of mind.
Includes five vsepr models
Instructional videos online
No link removal tool
10. Dalton Labs Building
In addition to all the usual suspects you need, the Dalton Labs Building (around $17) includes interactive 3D software; a printed, color user guide; and a copy of the periodic table, making it especially effective for exam and test preparation.
Offered in five versions
Not as comprehensive as other sets
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Herrenjahre ist der Titel eines Romans von Gernot Wolfgruber, der im Jahre 1976 erschienen ist. Wolfgruber schildert in diesem Roman einige Jahre aus dem Leben von Bruno Melzer, der eine Lehre durchläuft, eine Stelle als Tischler annimmt, heiratet, Kinder bekommt und Witwer wird.

Inhalt

Bruno Melzer

Melzer ist Tischlerlehrling in der Firma Stollhuber. Nach seiner Lehrzeit meldet er sich freiwillig zum Bundesheer, weil er denkt, dass er so alles hinter sich bringt. Alles, wo er nur ein Unterer ist. Obwohl er es vorgehabt hat, geht er nicht mehr zurück zum Stollhuber, sondern fängt beim Gabmann an. Er glaubt, dass er unter den 16 Arbeitern in dieser Firma mehr Bewegungsfreiheit hat.

Melzer trifft sich regelmäßig mit Inge, einer geschiedenen Frau. Seine Mutter kann sie nicht leiden, weil sie älter ist als Melzer und schon ein Kind hat. Nach einiger Zeit aber macht er Schluss mit ihr, weil er sein Leben genießen möchte. Er möchte sein Leben in die Hand nehmen.

Nach einiger Zeit lernt Melzer Maria kennen. Sie ist keine besonders hübsche Frau, jedoch hat sie eine sehr interessante Stimme. Maria vermutet, dass sie schwanger ist. Melzer denkt, dass diese Schwangerschaft beabsichtigt ist, um ihn zu halten. Obwohl er es nicht will, versucht er Maria zu überreden, bei ihm einzuziehen und ihn später zu heiraten. Nun hat er das Gefühl, sein Leben in die Hand genommen zu haben.

Im Umkleideraum der Firma wird über Melzer und seine neue Freundin hergezogen. Er geniert sich für Maria. In der Pause aber erklärt er seinen Kollegen, warum er mit ihr zusammen sei: Ihre Familie hat viel Geld. Er wird die Bude und sogar den Chef aufkaufen. (Zitat: Den Alten mach ich zum Portier, dass er mich grüßen muss.)

Maria zieht bei Melzer ein und bezeichnet seine Mutter sogar schon als ihre Mutter.

Ehejahre

Mitte Oktober ist standesamtliche und kirchliche Trauung. Obwohl er jetzt verheiratet ist, möchte er seine Freiheit behalten. Er macht mit seinem Geld, was er will, möchte kein Haus bauen und später nur Schulden haben.

Maria bekommt ein Mädchen. Ihr Ehemann ist enttäuscht, dass es kein Bub geworden ist. Er wollte seinem Kind etwas beibringen. Aber was könnte er schon einem Mädchen beibringen? Für Mädchen seien die Frauen zuständig, meinte er. Das Kind war ihm wie etwas, das sich in sein Leben hineingedrängt hatte und das drinblieb, auch, wenn er es hinausdachte.

Melzer und Maria ziehen in eine eigene Wohnung um, weil Maria mit Melzers Mutter ständig streitet. Sie machen es sich gemütlich. Melzer hätte es sich nie gedacht, dass er sich hier so wohlfühlen könnte. Hier fühlt er sich zufrieden und geborgen.

Maria wird ein weiteres Mal schwanger und bekommt wieder ein Mädchen.

Melzers neue Arbeitsstelle

Durch einen Arbeitsunfall geht Melzer in den Krankenstand. Er muss zum Amtsarzt, weil ihn der Kontrolleur beim Arbeiten in der neuen Wohnung erwischt hat. Dort trifft er einen ehemaligen Schulkollegen seines Bruders, der auch Tischler ist. Dieser arbeitet in einer riesigen Fabrik, wo er durch den Akkordzuschlag um ein Drittel mehr verdient als Melzer. Melzer wird neugierig. Er denkt, dass sich sein Leben radikal verändere, wenn er mehr verdiene. Mit mehr Geld beginnt sein Leben erst richtig. Melzer bewirbt sich in dieser Firma und wird prompt aufgenommen. Nun werden alle Sorgen für ihn vorbei sein.

Ein drittes Kind wird geboren, Maria erkrankt schwer

Melzer muss mit Maria jede Woche nach Wien ins Krankenhaus fahren, da sie Wucherungen am Kehlkopf hat (daher auch die raue Stimme). Der Arzt rät dringend den Kehlkopf zu entfernen oder zu bestrahlen. Sie entscheiden sich für die Bestrahlung, denn eine Entfernung könne noch immer vorgenommen werden. Jedoch muss sie einige Wochen später trotzdem operiert werden. Der Kehlkopf wird entfernt, Maria geht es gut, sie kann aber nicht mehr reden und hat ein Atemloch im Hals.

Melzers Mutter stirbt. Seine Großmutter, die im Haus der Mutter wohnte, zieht nach Wien zu ihrer Tochter, Melzer übersiedelt mit seiner Familie zurück ins Haus der Mutter. Sie sind aber mit dem kleinen Haus der Mutter nicht zufrieden und so fangen sie an ein eigenes zu bauen.

Maria wird zum dritten Mal schwanger. Sie möchte das Kind aber nicht bekommen, weil sie sich noch viel zu schwach fühlt. Sie einigen sich auf eine Abtreibung, jedoch wird hierfür eine ärztliche Bestätigung gebraucht. Ein Bekannter macht den Vorschlag, der Arzt, der Maria den Kehlkopf entfernte, könnte bestätigen, dass sie für eine weitere Schwangerschaft und Geburt zu schwach sei. Auf diese Weise könnte die Abtreibung auf legalem Weg verlaufen. Maria lässt sich untersuchen. Der Arzt meinte, dass die Kehlkopfentfernung keinen Einfluss auf die Entwicklung des Kindes habe. Er könne eine Abtreibung nicht befürworten, Maria muss das Kind austragen. Im Mai kommt dann endlich ein gesunder Bub zur Welt. Maria erholt sich nach der Geburt des Kindes nicht mehr so richtig. Sie leidet an ständigem Husten, Fieber und in ihrer Luftröhre brodelt es.

Marias Tod und Ende

Nachdem sich Maria beim Lungenfacharzt untersuchen hat lassen, bestellt dieser Melzer zu sich in die Ordination und teilt ihm mit, dass Maria Krebs hat, sie habe nur noch drei Monate zu leben und werde Ostern aller Voraussicht nach nicht mehr erleben.

Eines Nachts rüttelt Maria ihn wach und er sieht, wie sie ihn mit weitaufgerissenen Augen anstarrt. Eine Windel, die um ihren Hals gewickelt ist, ist ganz rot von Blut. Der Doktor kommt und rät, Maria ins Spital zu bringen. Endlich entschließt sie sich, ins Krankenhaus zu gehen, in der Hoffnung wieder gesund zu werden. Bevor sie aber ins Spital kommt, stirbt Maria.

Melzer ist verzweifelt. Was soll nun mit den Kindern geschehen? Wer soll den Haushalt führen? Er weiß nun nicht mehr, was er tun soll. Karenzurlaub für Männer gibt es nicht und in ein Heim würde er seine Kinder auf keinen Fall stecken. Melzer sieht die Fürsorge als letzten Ausweg und fragt dort um Rat. Dies tut er allerdings nur sehr widerwillig, da er der Meinung ist, dass nur Sozialschmarotzer dort anzutreffen seien; alle anderen würden sich das schon selbst regeln und er sei schließlich kein Fürsorgefall. Als er allerdings keine andere Wahl hat, beschließt er doch hinzugehen. Im Wartezimmer gewinnt er den Eindruck, dass die Wartenden alles andere als Sozialschmarotzer seien, aber vielleicht irre er sich ja auch.

Als er aufgerufen wird, meint der Berater, er müsse sich eine Kraft suchen, die den Haushalt führt und die Kinder betreut. Die Fürsorge würde die Hälfte der Kosten übernehmen. Er erhält die Zusicherung, in zwei Wochen eine ausgebildete Haushaltshilfe zu bekommen. Diese Zusicherung erfüllt sich jedoch nicht. Daraufhin geht er, noch widerwilliger, da er von der Kirche nichts hält, zur Caritas, um dort um Hilfe zu bitten. Der Pfarrer kann ihm eine Aushilfskraft zur Verfügung stellen, allerdings nur für zwei Wochen, denn die anderen Bedürftigen der Gemeinde sollten ja auch etwas von ihr haben.

Verfilmung

Das Buch wurde 1983 von Axel Corti mit Hermine Czillinger, Lore Krainer, Josefin Platt, Johannes Silberschneider und Peter Simonischek verfilmt.

Ähnliche Titel

 "Herrenjahre" ist ebenfalls der Titel eines Gedichts von Heinz Rudolf Kunze aus dem Jahr 1984.

Literarisches Werk
Literatur (20. Jahrhundert)
Literatur (Deutsch)
Roman, Epik

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The following lists events that happened during 2006 in South Africa.

Incumbents
 President: Thabo Mbeki.
 Deputy President: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
 Chief Justice: Pius Langa.

Cabinet
The Cabinet, together with the President and the Deputy President, forms part of the Executive.

National Assembly

Provincial Premiers
 Eastern Cape Province: Nosimo Balindlela
 Free State Province: Beatrice Marshoff
 Gauteng Province: Mbhazima Shilowa
 KwaZulu-Natal Province: S'bu Ndebele
 Limpopo Province: Sello Moloto
 Mpumalanga Province: Thabang Makwetla
 North West Province: Edna Molewa
 Northern Cape Province: Elizabeth Dipuo Peters
 Western Cape Province: Ebrahim Rasool

Events
January
 10 – Three miners are killed and four others are injured when a magnitude 2.4 earthquake traps twelve miners underground at the TauTona gold mine near Carletonville.
 26–28 – A large fire breaks out on the slopes of Table Mountain, taking one life.

February
 18–23 – The Koeberg nuclear power station automatically disconnects from the national power grid after when a loose bolt damages a rotor, leaving large parts of the Western Cape without electricity supply. Load shedding in the form of erratic rolling blackouts persist during the week, causing around R500 billion in losses to industry, according to some estimates.

March
 1 – Local government elections are held.
 5 – Tsotsi wins the 2005 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 78th Academy Awards.
 8 – David Goldblatt is awarded the Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography.
 13 – The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) starts a week-long national strike over the restructuring of Transnet.
 14 – Kofi Annan, United Nations secretary-general, addresses parliament in Cape Town urging African leaders to improve conditions in Africa.
 14–15 – Members of the South African Students' Congress (Sasco) and African National Congress Youth League stage violent protests at the North-West University's Mafikeng campus over the exclusion of some students because of unpaid fees.
 23 – Eight miners are trapped underground when a fire breaks out at the Buffelsfontein mine in Stilfontein.
 23–24 – About 150,000 security guards go on a two-day nationwide strike, but continues into April and May.
 25 – R69,000,000 (US$11.39m) is stolen in a cash heist from a South African Airways aircraft at Johannesburg International Airport.
 27 – 5,000 Telkom workers stage a protest march against Telkoms's profit-sharing scheme in Pretoria.
 30 – Six South Africans die when the al-Dana, a motorised dhow, sinks off Manama, Bahrain.

April
 3 – Herman van Rooyen and Rudi Gouws, two Boeremag treason trial accused, escape from the Pretoria High Court.
 3 – The Alexandros T, a Greek bulk carrier, sinks about  east of Port Elizabeth.
 6 – A giant rotor to replace the damaged rotor at Koeberg nuclear power station arrives in Cape Town on board the South African Navy's replenishment ship SAS Drakensberg (A301).
 24 – The first of four South African Air Force Super Lynx 300 helicopters flies at AgustaWestland's Yeovil factory in England.

May
 8 – Jacob Zuma, former Deputy President of South Africa, is acquitted of rape charges.

June
 1 – The 16th World Economic Forum on Africa is convened in Cape Town.

July
 16 – The first South African Air Force twin-seat SAAB JAS 39D Gripen arrives in South Africa.

September
 5 – Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, arrives in Cape Town and meets with Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa.
 20 – The corruption trial of Jacob Zuma, former Deputy President of South Africa, is struck off the roll at the Pietermaritzburg High Court.
 22 – A Sasol Tigers Aero L-29 Delfín crashes into Table Bay off Milnerton while on a validation flight for the Africa Aerospace and Defence air show, killing the pilot Martin van Straten.
 30–3 October – Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, arrives in Durban on a four-day state visit.

October
 7 – The Marriage Alliance protests in Pretoria against same-sex marriage.
 12 – Herschelle Gibbs, cricketer, is questioned by the New Delhi police in Mumbai, India in connection with his alleged role in a 2000 cricket match-fixing scandal.
 16 – South Africa is selected for the first time as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2007–2008 period.

November
 1 – Nelson Mandela is awarded the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award.
 14 – The National Assembly passes the Same-sex marriage bill.

Births
22 September - Lihle Mabutho
5 October- Divan De Lang

Deaths
 18 January – Anton Rupert, billionaire businessman and philanthropist. (b. 1916)
 27 February – Tsakani Mhinga (known as TK), singer and songwriter. (b. 1978)
 16 April – Brett Goldin, actor (b. 1977)
 19 April – Ellen Kuzwayo, political activist (b. 1914)
 7 May – Stella Sigcau, politician, 1st female Prime Minister of the Transkei (b. 1937)
 8 May – Patrick Ntsoelengoe, football player (b. 1952)
 21 July – Barry Streek, journalist, political activist, author (b. 1948)
 23 October – Lebo Mathosa, singer & dancer (b. 1977)
 31 October – P.W. Botha, former Prime Minister and State President. (b. 1916)
 12 November – Jabu Khanyile, musician, lead musician of music group Bayete (b. 1957)

Railways

Locomotives
 April – Transwerk completes the rebuilding of the first of five Class 39-000 Electro-Motive Diesel type GT26CU-3 locomotives for Spoornet from a Class 34-600 locomotive.

Sports

Athletics
 12 February – George Mofokeng wins his first national title in the men's marathon, clocking 2:15:06 in Port Elizabeth.

See also
2006 in South African television

References

South Africa
Years in South Africa
History of South Africa


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Banner County, NE
4.4% 1-year decline
Deb Fischer
Ben Sasse
In 2018, Banner County, NE had a population of 696 people with a median age of 48.5 and a median household income of $59,625. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Banner County, NE declined from 728 to 696, a -4.4% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,000 to $59,625, a 8.41% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Banner County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), White (Hispanic) (5.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), Other (Hispanic) (0.431%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%). NaNN% of the people in Banner County, NE speak a non-English language, and 98.7% are U.S. citizens.
The median property value in Banner County, NE is $136,000, and the homeownership rate is 73.1%. Most people in Banner County, NE commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Banner County, NE is 3 cars per household.
Banner County, NE borders Cheyenne County, NE, Kimball County, NE, Morrill County, NE, Scotts Bluff County, NE, Laramie County, WY, and Goshen County, WY.
United StatesNebraskaScottsbluff, NE
Showing data at the state level for Nebraska. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.
This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.
Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.
This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.
This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.
In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Banner County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 88.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (6.47%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (4.73%). The most partisan county was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.
Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.
Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.
Hillary Rodham Clinton (4.73%)
In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 88.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (6.47%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (4.73%).
The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.
Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Nebraska.
Popular Vote for Banner County, NE
88.8% for the Republican Party
Most Partisan Counties in Nebraska
Keya Paha County, NE
96% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hayes County, NE
91.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, NE
In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nebraska was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.
The following map shows the counties in Nebraska colored by their party leaning.
US Senators from Nebraska
Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.
Senator from Nebraska1
Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing Nebraska.
The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, colored by their political party.
US Representatives from Nebraska
Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.
Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.
Banner County, NE is home to a population of 696 people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.29% of Banner County, NE residents were born outside of the country (9 people).
In 2018, there were 16.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (640 people) in Banner County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39 White (Hispanic) and 14 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
The 3 largest ethnic groups in Banner County, NE
640 ± 76
39 ± 27
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
14 ± 15.8
6.03% of the people in Banner County, NE are hispanic (42 people).
The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Banner County, NE as a share of the total population.
As of 2018, 1.29% of Banner County, NE residents (9 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Banner County, NE was 0.275%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.
The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Banner County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
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In 2018, the median age of all people in Banner County, NE was 48.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 48, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 59. But people in Banner County, NE are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Banner County, NE residents was 48.
The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.
47,787 ± 5,299 people
8,331 ± 2,236 people
In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,787 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 8,331 and Vietnam with 6,596.
As of 2018, 98.7% of Banner County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Banner County, NE was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.
The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Banner County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 10
Banner County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.
Median household income in Banner County, NE is $59,625. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Banner County, NE was Census Tract 9540 with a value of $59,625, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.
Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,865. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.
The economy of Banner County, NE employs 405 people. The largest industries in Banner County, NE are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (157 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 people), and Construction (31 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($98,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,917), and Finance & Insurance ($92,917).
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Households in Banner County, NE have a median annual income of $59,625, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,000 in 2017, which represents a 8.41% annual growth.
The following chart shows how the median household income in Banner County, NE compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.
Average Male Salary in Nebraska
Average Female Salary in Nebraska
In 2017, full-time male employees in Nebraska made 1.37 times more than female employees.
This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska by number of full-time employees.
Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Nebraska
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$34,147 ± $19,585
In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nebraska workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Nebraska.
This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska by number of full-time employees.
The closest comparable wage GINI for Banner County, NE is from Nebraska.
2017 Wage GINI in Nebraska
In 2017, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.189% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.
This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.
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Census Tract 9540
In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Banner County, NE was Census Tract 9540 with a value of $59,625, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.
The following map shows all of the tracts in Banner County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).
Females 35 - 44
9.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Banner County, NE (67 out of 694 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.
The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Banner County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.
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From 2017 to 2018, employment in Banner County, NE grew at a rate of 1.76%, from 398 employees to 405 employees.
The most common job groups, by number of people living in Banner County, NE, are Management Occupations (181 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (35 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Banner County, NE.
The most common jobs held by residents of Banner County, NE, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (181 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (35 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29 people).
Compared to other counties, Banner County, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (8.81 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (4.49 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (4.23 times).
The highest paid jobs held by residents of Banner County, NE, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($81,250), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($55,500), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($55,500).
The most common employment sectors for those who live in Banner County, NE, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (157 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 people), and Construction (31 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Banner County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Banner County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.
The most common industries in Banner County, NE, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (157 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 people), and Construction (31 people).
Compared to other counties, Banner County, NE has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (32.2 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.13 times), and Public Administration (1.65 times) industries.
The highest paying industries in Banner County, NE, by median earnings, are Utilities ($98,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,917), and Finance & Insurance ($92,917).
Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.
Live animals/fish
In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $24.1B, followed by Meat/seafood ($20.7B) and Live animals/fish ($11.6B).
The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.
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2015 Value in Nebraska
Projected 2045 Value in Nebraska
In 2015, total outbound Nebraska trade was $149B. This is expected to increase 53.9% to $229B by 2045.
The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.
Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.
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In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $12.4B, followed by Kansas with $9.12B and California and $8.39B.
The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).
The median property value in Banner County, NE was $136,000 in 2018, which is 0.592 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $137,200 to $136,000, a 0.875% decrease. The homeownership rate in Banner County, NE is 73.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Banner County, NE have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Banner County, NE is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.
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In 2018, the median property value in Banner County, NE declined from to $136,000 from the previous year's value of $137,200.
The following charts display, first, the property values in Banner County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Banner County, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.
In 2018, the median household income of the 279 households in Banner County, NE grew to $59,625 from the previous year's value of $55,000.
The following chart displays the households in Banner County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.
This chart shows the households in Banner County, NE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Banner County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.
In 2018, 73.1% of the housing units in Banner County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.
This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Banner County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.
Using averages, employees in Banner County, NE have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 0.339% of the workforce in Banner County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.
The chart below shows how the median household income in Banner County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
Worked At Home
In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Banner County, NE was Drove Alone (58.7%), followed by those who Worked At Home (26.6%) and those who Carpooled (11.4%).
The following chart displays the households in Banner County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Banner County, NE have 3 cars, followed by 4 cars.
94.1% of the population of Banner County, NE has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 5.17% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 26.3% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.
Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).
Primary care physicians in Banner County, NE see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a NaNN% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 0 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 0 patients per year.
Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.5%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.3%)
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Banner County, NE
Primary care physicians in Banner County, NE see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a NaNN% change from the previous year (0 patients).
The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Banner County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.
Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Nebraska
Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nebraska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.43%, from $8,133 to $8,412.
Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Banner County, NE declined by 23.4% from 7.69% to 5.89%.
The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Banner County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.
Furnas County
Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Nebraska, at 16.5%.
The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Nebraska by county over multiple years.
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Brussels, BE: On 26 January 2018 representatives of 40 cities sat around the table at the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA) with industry representatives and experts to ensure that the €263.84 million invested by the Commission through the Horizon 2020 Smart Cities and Communities programme generates returns.
The funding provided by the H2020 programme is generating savings by stimulating common solutions to shared challenges, allowing cities to collaborate on design, and even engage in cross-border joint procurement. When cities create scale through demand aggregation they have the power to shape and influence the market.
40 cities making a joint purchase of 1000 electric busses have a lot more power to dictate prices and standards than each city individually seeking to purchase 25 units. Reducing 40 transactions to a single one also means spending only a fraction of the man-hours that would otherwise be needed.
Cities are using these economies of scale to make concrete improvements to residents' lives. The city of Munich is piloting a 'virtual power plant', so that residents can store solar energy generated on their rooftops and use a mobile app to sell it back to the grid during peak demand. This technology is now being put in the hands of EU citizens in many European cities. Funding from the Commission helps cities share these technologies so that they can learn from each other and replicate successful solutions throughout Europe.
In Burgas, 'smart lamp posts' use LED bulbs and a reactive dimming system to save over 50% of the energy used for street lighting. This means using less energy, creating less pollution and allowing more money to be spent elsewhere. Sensors installed in the lamp posts also give the city information about noise levels and congestion patterns which can inform further urban developments. This is another idea that is spreading like wildfire across Europe, with the Commission expecting to see 10 million of these lamp posts built by 2025.
Other measures discussed in Friday's meeting were bike and car sharing, and smart parking; building retrofit; zero emission zones; sustainable logistics; and electric vehicles. The scale of these projects means that cities are becoming more attractive to global investors, as cooperation promises enormous returns and greatly reduced risk.
Friday's meeting was the opportunity for these 40 follower cities to exchange about the hurdles they have encountered so far, so that they can learn from each other to achieve more effective collaboration, leading to larger returns on the programme's investments.
Building smart cities creates wealth and combats waste through establishing economies of scale, creating greater efficiency within cities, and improving the health of citizens. The WHO estimates that the health impacts of air pollution cost the EU over 1 trillion euro in 2010 alone. If cities can join forces to implement smart solutions, engage in joint procurement, and cut energy costs to create a greener Europe, the Commission's ½ billion investment will surely be money well spent.
These projects are already producing positive results, and the Commission is fully supportive to build further momentum along this trajectory. Jens Bartholmes, policy officer at the European Commission, invited cities to come forward and share their smart city related plans and needs. The Commission tasked the support team of the European Innovation Partnership for Smart Cities and Communities Marketplace to help with this data collection and based on this overview of real needs will fine-tune its support to European cities.


Tiago the Toucan just loves sitting around watching all the comings and goings while perched on his favourite shelf.
Make Tiago as fun or bright as you like, and if you prefer you can simplify by using a fun stripe fabric for the beak rather than piecing it.
This softie pattern is suitable for intermediate to advanced softie sewers.
Completed size is approx 9" (22.5cm) tall.
Patterns contain step-by-step instructions and the full sized templates to create your own Tiago the Toucan.


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TV standards are still a mess
Posted on Dec 27, 2018 | Jeff Noxon
I picked up a Vizio PQ65-F1 4K TV during the holiday sale season, and it's a tremendous upgrade from our old LCD, an almost 10-year-old Sharp. The color and dynamic range are amazing and I don't regret skipping OLED at all. I haven't played with the built-in TV app platform at all, preferring instead to use an Apple TV 4K as the sole source device.
Sadly, TV's continue to be anything but plug-and-play. For some reason the HDMI2 input does not work with Dolby Vision HDR (but works fine with HDR10). As far as I can tell this is not a limitation of the TV itself, so it must be a manufacturing defect. I wasted a lot of time isolating this problem. The TV itself has five HDMI inputs, and they're not differentiated except that HDMI4 & HDMI5 require a minimum 1080P input, and HDMI1 supports the HDMI audio return channel (ARC).
Our Onkyo TX-NR545 receiver supports the latest HDMI/HDCP standards and HDR10 pass-through, but for some reason it cannot pass through Dolby Vision signals. This seems to just be a firmware limitation, but it's an EOL product and Onkyo's solution is to buy a new device. A workaround is to use HDMI ARC to pass audio from the TV to the receiver, and connect source devices directly to the TV. That works fine, but prevents using the latest audio formats (e.g., Dolby Atmos).
I'm still using a 3.0 audio setup, so I don't care about Atmos right now, but it's obnoxious to have to choose between having the latest audio standards and having the latest video standards (or buying a new receiver). There are some HDMI splitters (such as HDFury) that could work, but they're 1/3 or more the price of a new receiver.
The TV works well as a dumb monitor; the Internet connection is completely optional. If connected to a network, it will update its firmware without asking. My current plan is to leave it on the network for home automation and Chromecast support, but to block its Internet access at the router.
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