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Tomba
I got the PS3 first at launch and picked up the 360 sometime later. I got the PS3 due to being a long time Sony fan, but by the time of PS3 it really didn't matter if I picked that or the 360 for the most part. The only thing worth getting were the games out of Sony's camp.
SpaceTiger
I got a PS3 mainly because I typically picked up Nintendo and Sony consoles. The accessibility of online without needing to pay a service clinched it.
Yeah I've mainly been Nintendo, Sony, and when they had a console Sega. Once Sega went games only I was mostly Sony and then Nintendo.
Ghost_of_Crash
Prior to PS3 I had both PS2 and Xbox and was more impressed by PS2's variety of games. While I was interested in the 360, I just saved up more and got a PS3. I feel it was a good decision in the long run. While I have PS+, I enjoyed playing MP without an additional service and the games I've been getting with my PS+ membership have been pretty damn good consistently.
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don_bidarian
playstation exclusives, even though it lost most of it to 360 back then.
Uncharted, MGS4, Heavy Rain to name a few.
Better controllers
It's interesting you say that because I always preferred Dualshock 3 to the 360 controller. The general consensus is in favor of 360 though.
blackbagel
Most of my friends had it anyways so I got one with them. I don't really care about the games since I play on the PC more than I do on the consoles. The free network really helped because I don't want to pay for something I use only 5 times a month.
Exclusives and most people in my family and a few of my friends had a PS3. I eventually got a 360 though.
cenarion
At the time my main reason was MGS4 (I bought the PS3 bundle that came with it) and MGO. But I ended up loving many games from Sony's 1st party developers and that was pretty much the main reason why I also bought a PS4.
yossup
My reason was simply due to the games. I usually like the ps platform-only games more than the xbox platform-only games so I've always gone with the ps over the xbox. Also, the fact that you can transfer games to your friends much more easily through the playstation is a special bonus. I've recently opened up to the xbox though.
I got a PS3 first mainly for more diverse exclusives compared to 360. However, you strip those exclusives and they're both interchangeable outside of the online features.
gamerteabwoi
Well the PS3 has a lot of exclusives that are simply off the chain. MOst of the games that I buy on the PS3 that are exclusives are good games. Like the I Uncharted series. Other than the Last of Us game there is no other game that I had the most fun playing like I did playing the Uncharted games. I ended up getting a 360 after but I really really really love my PS3.
dstarr
PS3 is what my friends had at the time. So I got it for the social aspect.
frankmarco
PS3 has better exclusives. You have all the Naughty Dog brand which is enough to force you to buy a PS3. PSN or SEN will be charged but now it's still free. I've seen countless XBOX get RROD and very few PS3 get the same. But maybe it's just luck.
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Pretty much. While I've always preferred the PlayStation family of exclusives, by the time PS3 and 360 rolled around there were really no more distinctively PlayStation games. Like initially GTA was hands down a PlayStation game when it came to console (GTA appeared on PC as well, but there's a reason why at one point PC was considered outside of the realm of console gaming), Final Fantasy in the 90s-early 2000s was distinctly PlayStation after years of being distinctly Nintendo.
The last time there were multiple consoles with distinctly-X console titles was with Xbox/PS2/GC/DC where you could hands down say "This is a PlayStation game. I can't see this game on GameCube or Xbox." Now and days with the heavy focus on graphics, a lot of PlayStation 3's exclusives don't have that same effect. It's more like "This is a PlayStation game and while it won't be multiplatform, if it was it would be the same experience due to mirror control schemes."
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Mighty Strike-Out Slugger
I got a 360 first but the great Japanese exclusives for PS3 made me get one. I just lost it when Persona 5 was announced for PS3!
Also PlayStation Plus which I waa already subscribed to because of my Vita.
My gaming PC died and couldn't be revived and I didn't have the £1500 spare that I spent on it a few years back so after researching Linux OtherOs and having been a huge PS1 and PS2 fan it really was a no-brainer.
Bluray over hddvd any day of the week and we even got HDMI as standard and free network access. Those were the good old days!!
Cpt Blackadder
I got both, love them both.. it's all about the games for me
Some look better on one console, some work better on the other. The thing that seperate's things is exclusives, and people's own gaming tastes
Ofnir
Far better game selection, PSN and I just really do not like the xbox much at all. Plus online is free.


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Raiola joins Ibrahimovic's crusade over FIFA 21 player rights
Raiola joins Ibrahimovic's crusade over FIFA 21 player rights
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent has backed his client's calls for legal action to be taken against the video game developer
Mino Raiola has taken aim at EA Sports over player image rights in FIFA 21, insisting that too many stars are open to exploitation.
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic caused a stir on social media at the start of the week as he called out FIFA and EA Sports for failing to ask for his permission before including his name and likeness in the latest version of their annual football video game.
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale offered his support to Ibrahimovic by starting the hashtag "#TimeToInvestigate", with FIFPro subsequently coming out to defend their policies in a lengthy statement.
The International Federation of Professional Footballers told The Mirror: "In light of recent media reports, FIFPRO wishes to clarify the manner in which it obtains the image rights of players, and its role in defending the employment rights of professional footballers worldwide.
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"FIFPRO, a not-for-profit organisation, acquires image rights via player unions in nearly 60 countries. These rights are made available to Electronic Arts and other clients in the video gaming industry.
"FIFPro is reaching out to the players and their representation that have recently raised concerns so we can address their questions.
"As the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacts the football industry, we are proud of our member unions for having supported tens of thousands of footballers around the world."
Notorious super-agent Raiola, who serves as Ibrahimovic's main legal representative, appeared on talkSPORT on Thursday to discuss the issue and didn't hold back as he discussed the issue.
"It's all about money. It's all about the important money because it's not EA Sports, it's not a charity foundation," Raiola said.
"This is about money, this is about rights, this is about who can exploit whose rights. It's a principle. Why we don't do things before or after is a call we will make and we won't explain now. This is the moment now it's come out.
"Their statement is that I have bought those rights. That is what their statement is today. We are saying those rights cannot be bought by the organisations.
"I'm doing this thing, because it's very simple, this is a right of my players that cannot be touched."

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Renewal
Citizen's Plaza and the Assembly Building
Exterior view of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Offices in the TMG (showing seismic damping devices)
Twenty years had passed since the Tokyo Metropolitan Government buildings were completed in April 1991 and the A/C system and many other mechanical and electrical building systems, including sanitation equipment and lighting fixtures were due for renewal. The Renovation Project undertook the following;
- in order to enhance the disaster response capabilities, seismic damping systems were installed throughout the First and Second government buildings
- in order to take the lead in realization of a low carbon city by reducing CO2 footprint, a Large Temperature Difference A/C system was introduced along with active deployment of LED lighting fixtures.
- Further implementation Universal Access features in toilets and complete renewal of signage to increase convenience for visitors to TMG.
- Scheduled renewal of building systems to reduce operating costs and secure the soundness of the building.
TMG is the central facility of the TMG and also functions as the Emergency Center after disasters in the metropolitan area. It was necessary to sort out the complicated relocation situation and other factors unique to the metropolitan government in order to enhance its Emergency Center capabilities and align the facilities with the systems renewal program.
The Renovation Project was commenced in 2012 and is scheduled for completion in autumn of 2021.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Main Building No.1, Main Building No.2, Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Building Renewal
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Mary Novaria : Is Paris truly the City of Romance? It all depends on who you're with.
Is Paris truly the City of Romance? It all depends on who you're with.
The first time I went to Paris, I was a newlywed. The last time, I was a mother. Both times, I was disabused of any notion that Paris is the most romantic city on earth.
When my husband John and I went to Paris two years into our marriage, I thought it would be like a "real" honeymoon, our first having been just two gray days in Chicago.
For weeks leading up to our departure, I hummed a calliope of French movie themes while slow motion pictures flickered through my mind: John and I strolling hand in hand along the Seine… gazing into each other's eyes, whispering Je t'aime over romantic dinners in candlelit bistros… sipping champagne atop the Eiffel Tower as the sun set and the city lights twinkled below. In every scene, I wore a little black dress. My lips were pouty, plump and red, and my hair was swept into an elegant chignon. I weighed 15 pounds less and glided down the Champs Elysees in an ethereal cloud of Chanel No. 5.
I awoke from my reverie when reality wacked the needle on the imaginary record player in my head. The theme from A Man and a Woman scratched to an abrupt halt and my fantasy film snapped and flopped round and round on the reel like a broken projector in a discount movie house.
In my Paris directorial debut, I'd forgotten about a major character: I'd left my mother-in-law on the cutting room floor.


Your intention(s) will be at the center of this six-week course that will start in mid-January and run through February of 2018. No two experiences will be alike, just as no two lives are the same.
Learn to journey or deepen your practice of shamanism, improve your ability to "interpret" and understand your journeys, dreams and life events, and find action items in the journeys/dreams to help you more fully plant the inspiration and wisdom of spirit in the soil of daily life.
Gain clarity about your life purpose and right livelihood, as well as receive and act on "next steps" given to you through journeys. By embarking on this pilgrimage of transformation, you are inviting Life to show off, since joining in this course is an affirmation of your readiness to pay attention, listen, and set time aside to be restored by the deep wellsprings of Spirit.
Walking through loss, trauma, or illness with greater awareness, compassion, and a sense of humor. Shamanic journeys are particularly adept at shedding a light on the purpose and opportunities presented by painful experiences. This understanding can help us awaken from the nightmare of the limited viewpoint of the personality (pain=bad) to the beautiful dream of our soul. This course is an opportunity to catch on to the soul's fearless and freedom-oriented curriculum and get on with heaven's agenda of becoming the delightful, spirited, and unique being we are at root.
Dare to dream bolder dreams. Become an artist, more creative and wild in your use of the palette provided by your life. Bring more color, joy, creativity, and aliveness to your existence. The practice of shamanism is very much a practice of spiritual "jailbreak," busting out of the drab prison cell of the mind. This 6-week odyssey can be used to help you to make a break for it and evade capture on your spiritual journey "home." The weekly practice of journeying and homework are key elements in helping you to dream boldly and dare to translate these dreams into daily reality.
The course includes two one-on-one 90 minute shamanic guidance sessions in the first and last weeks of the class and four 90-minute online journey circles in the middle weeks.
Integration: At the start of the intensive you will receive "homework" in an email based on your and my initial journeys to help you anchor the wisdom of Spirit with particular actions in your life. As we go through the intensive together, I am available for questions, revised practices for new life developments, dream and journey coaching and interpretation, and support.
Skills: Whatever your intention, you will learn how to journey or deepen your practice in this course with both individualized guidance and the help of weekly journeys with a group.
Soul Food: Embarking on this 6-week adventure will help you to prioritize your commitment to soul work and follow through on your homework to integrate the guidance of the unseen world into your daily life.
Companionship: Because the seeker's journey through life can feel lonely and difficult, it helps a hell of a lot to have others walking the path along with us. The learning—and the fun—is magnified by journeying with others.
Tailored for you: If you are in the midst of a sensitive life transition or difficulty, you do not have to share your intention for the 6-week experience, or the content of your journeys, with the group. Each person will be met where s/he is.
Support: The shared intention of the community–to request and act on guidance from the unseen world—both unites and supports our individual journeys of growth and transformation. Dreaming together over these six weeks will add potency to our efforts to dream a new dream for ourselves and by extension, our world.
This six-week class begins the first week of January, date and time to be determined by registered class members.
Cost is $250, payable by PayPal invoice, to hold your seat in the class. If you need a payment plan, tell me. We can arrange for up to 5 weekly payments of $40 with a deposit of $50.
This course is limited to 6 participants. No prior experience with shamanic journeying is required. You can participate from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
If during the 6 weeks you are unable to attend one of the prescheduled group journeys, an audio recording of the session will be made available to you. Life happens.
To register, email me at aalkin07@gmail.com. And feel free to spread the word to any friends you think might be a good fit for this class.


Set against a backdrop of emerging teen culture and rising racial tension in late 50s London, Colin MacInnes' cult novel is brought to the screen in Julien Temple's lavish musical adaptation.
Struggling young photographer Colin sees his ambitious, fame-seeking girlfriend Crepe Suzette slipping away as she ruthlessly pursues a career in fashion. To win her back he'll need to compromise his idealism and do whatever it takes to make the big time himself.
A regular entry in any list of the greatest British films, Bill Forsyth's Gregory's Girl is one of the nation's most affectionately held comedies and a true timeless classic.
The cult 1980's kids classic - one of the best loved children's films of the '80's.


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Narrow Path by Matthew Schoening
June 3, 2016 Kaylee Fowler
Mention the word "cello" to most people and the first association that comes to mind is European classical music. In fact Wikipedia describes the instrument as "used in chamber music ensembles, string orchestras, and as a member of the string section of symphony orchestras." However, some people like to think outside the box and innovate in ways that expand our horizons. One such person is solo electric cellist Matthew Schoening (pronounced Shay-ning). The thought of an entire album or concert of solo cello may be yawn-inducing to some, but having experienced Matthew performing and having written about a previous release, I will quote myself by saying: "If you haven't heard the music of Matthew Schoening you can probably take whatever preconceptions you may have about what a solo cello concert might sound like and toss them right out the window."
Somehow, the idea of cello and high tech electronic devices don't seem to go together, but Matthew is right at home with this esoteric pairing. He uses his futuristic-looking electric cello through a looping device that allows him to play a part, record it in real time, and then play over that one layer at a time, including melodies, harmonies, bass lines, and percussive rhythms, building up a complex composition that sounds like a complete band. It is quite astounding to listen to on his recordings, and even more so to watch him perform live. This is very different than the use of backing tracks to jam over, which has become popular. For Matthew, the technology is a compositional tool, creating a tapestry of looped layers, harmonies, and melodies.
According to his website, "Matthew has only two rules as a solo electric cellist:
1) Whatever music he composes has to be able to be performed live, with no pre-recorded sounds. This means that what you hear on his albums is what you hear live. He starts with nothing, and builds everything, live, in front of you. Every performance is unique, and has it's own flavor.
2) All of the sounds have to come from his electric cello. This includes all of the bass, percussion, and ambient sounds, which Matthew achieves through bowing, strumming, percussive, and pizzicato techniques, in combination with a unique proficiency with his effects pedals.
After performing on the popular TV program Entertainment Tonight, host Mark Steines commented: "Matthew had me at the first note! His music opens you and can make you vulnerable in a way I never knew possible. It's as if you can see every note and feel every chord. And watching him perform is a sight to behold. There is truly an art to live looping and I am humbled by his mastery." For those who would like an experience of Matthew's live performance, his third album Elements was recorded in front of a live audience and presented uncut on the recording. Zone Music Reporter also named it as Best Instrumental Album of 2011. Matthew's five CD's have garnered a great deal of critical acclaim, radio airplay and chart success, some reaching the number 1 spot on the charts. Narrow Path may well be his best release yet.
The album opens with "Writing On The Walls" which builds on a propulsive staccato bowed phrase that makes for a dramatic entrance. As layers of melodic accompaniment are added to the mix, it's hard to believe that so much sound is coming from one person, and on a cello, no less. On the next track, "Odyssey," I particularly enjoyed the effect Matthew creates that sounds like he is bouncing the bow off the strings, rather than drawing it across them, to produce something like a cross between a bass and percussion. An interesting aspect of hearing his music on a recording rather than watching him perform it live is trying to guess how he is making some of the sounds. On "Structure," one of my favorite tracks, Matthew seems to start off tapping out an up-tempo rhythm with his hands on the fretboard of the cello and then laying down a funky plucked bass line before picking up the bow to create multi-tracked melody parts. What's cool is that he can also drop out particular loops, like the percussion or bass, to create a "breakdown" section, like those commonly found in electronic dance music, before building it back up again. A track called "Discipline" also follows a similar structure.
A very different ambience is found on "Faith," which employs layers of synthesizer-like sustained notes to generate a more meditative atmosphere generally associated with new age music. Shifting to a lively upbeat mood once again is an appropriately named tune called "Frolik," which to my ear, had a bit of a Celtic jig feel to it. One technique that had me wondering how he did it was on the title track which starts of with what sounds like the sound of strummed guitar. The album begins to wind down on the last two tracks. "Surrender (Float)" is an absolutely gorgeous piece of ethereal ambience that I could put on a loop and listen to over and over. The vibe carries over to the last track which is an extended composition called "Breathe (15-Min. Meditation)." This is a drone-based soundscape, which opens with the cello evoking the sound of a tamboura – an instrument commonly heard in the music of India. The track unfolds very slowly and takes the listener into a deep peaceful state – a perfect way to end the recording.
The technique of looping has gained in popularity over the past few years, but I have heard very few musicians who have attained the level of mastery with it as Matthew Schoening. The use of it on cello is quite unique and really has to be heard to be believed. And speaking of unique, on the album release tour for Narrow Path, the option was open for up to 20 concert-goers per show to sign up and join Matthew in a special Chinese tea ceremony before the event. As mentioned earlier, I had the opportunity to experience Matthew in concert in the San Francisco Bay area where he opened for a group that included guitarists Todd Boston and Shambhu. I was not familiar with Matthew's music at that time, however, within a few moments of him beginning to play, I became an instant fan. The range of sounds he is able to evoke out a single instrument is incredible – a cello, no less. Audience members were mesmerized, and I was certainly one of them. Matthew Schoening blends stellar musicianship with a command of technology that is awe-inspiring. I look forward to watching the growing and well-deserved success of this immensely accomplished instrumentalist.
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South Sudan's Machar confirms death of Uganda LRA deputy commander
January 23, 2008 (JUBA, Sudan) — Vincent Otti, the deputy commander of Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels, is dead, the vice president of south Sudan said on Wednesday.
"I was officially informed by Joseph Kony that Vincent Otti is dead," south Sudan Vice President Riek Machar told reporters in Juba, south Sudan's capital. Machar is mediating talks in Juba between the rebels and the Ugandan government.
Numerous LRA deserters have said that Kony, whose 20-year rebellion killed tens of thousands of people and uprooted 2 million before a ceasefire last year, shot dead his number two, accusing him of spying.
No official source had so far commented on his fate.
Otti, regarded as the brains behind the group in contrast to the volatile Kony, was a prime mover behind the LRA joining peace talks that began last year in Juba.
LRA spokesman Godfrey Ayoo said he would make a statement shortly.
Tags: Uganda
Three people killed in Lakes state at cattle raids
S. Sudan army, rebels battle over key oil-rich town
Sudan, S. Sudan trade accusations over disputed border


To the south of Tuscany, one step away from Pienza and Montepulciano, Patriarca is a former noble residence of the nineteenth century used as an exclusive residence. The villa, with ancient historical origins, lays the foundations of a building of Etruscan remains of which are visible from the wells formed on the lower level of the structure.
Villa Il Patriarca has 22 rooms divided into different types, from simple, respectful of the traditional Tuscan style, to the most refined, characterized by the character of the furnishings and the warm pastel shades. And for those who want to experience the thrill of a dream Fellini between stucco and damasks, we have missed the two suites dedicated to the great director Federico Fellini and his wife Giulietta Masina, couple who often stayed at Villa Il Patriarca, having chosen as their home privileged in Tuscany. Patriarch, Fellini has a setting for some of "8 ½", his greatest masterpiece.
The salons of the restaurant Villa Il Patriarca is possible to savor a sublime synthesis between the gastronomy of Tuscany and the culture of its territory, reinterpreted in a modern and creative with a thorough search of new flavors. Each dish, carefully created by chef KATIA MACCARI and his young staff, is able to turn any event into a culinary experience emotional and unique. The table service is exclusive and distinguished strictly by candlelight; the elegant and reserved, it is suitable for romantic evenings and prestigious. In the summer it is also particularly enjoyed the garden gazebo, for a dinner by candlelight in total harmony with nature.
La Taverna del Patriarca is a typical Tuscan tavern made in the cellars of the hotel with the intention of promoting the well-known regional specialties. Its special feature is a brazier to view where they are cooked meat and fish. For a simple and tasty cuisine is combined with a very courteous, which makes the Tavern a perfect place to spend in joy any type of event. The wine selection is extensive and also boasts of high quality labels. Open all year round, for lunch and dinner, the Taverna del Patriarca is divided into three rooms of different sizes to be suitable for any application.
The Ballroom Nervi, pearl of the Patriarch, designed by Nervi, is among the largest column-free halls in Italy. The holidays more special, the most heartfelt celebrations, ceremonies unforgettable found here their worthy setting. The salon hosts up to 350 people seated with multiple possibilities of arrangement, the gala dinner at the conference's most prestigious. Bright and spacious. The Fellini room is ideal for meetings up to 30 people. Located on the first floor of 'the noble' of the villa, the room is well suited for provisions in rows, with only imperial table or with school desks separated. Small and reserved the Villa Saletta is: is located in the old part of the hotel, on the floor of the reception, and is designed to accommodate small meetings of up to 8 people. With a private entrance into the garden path, it is well suited for quick meetings, perhaps accompanied by a lunch at the restaurant La Taverna.


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Normal Stars & Star Clusters
Hunting for Stellar CMEs: The Chandra Success
Costanza Argiroffi
We are pleased to welcome Costanza Argiroffi as a guest author. Costanza led the study reporting the first secure detection of a coronal mass ejection from a star other than the Sun. She is an astrophysicist from the University of Palermo, Italy, where she is from. Her main research field is the study of low-mass stars. She obtained her PhD from the University of Palermo in 2006, and during her studies spent a few months at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, MA. Then she worked as a postdoc and, since 2008, as a researcher at the University of Palermo.
Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are large-scale expulsions of material previously confined in the atmosphere of a star. CMEs are among the most powerful magnetic phenomena occurring in the atmosphere of the Sun, reaching velocities of about 2 million miles per hour, masses of about 200,000 billion pounds, and kinetic energies equivalent to about 125 million Krakatoa eruptions.
Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, we have made the first unambiguous detection of a CME by a star other than the Sun.
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NGC 3079: Galactic Bubbles Play Cosmic Pinball with Energetic Particles
Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/University of Michigan/J-T Li et al.; Optical: NASA/STScI
We all know bubbles from soapy baths or sodas. These bubbles of everyday experience on Earth are only a few inches across, and consist of a thin film of liquid enclosing a small volume of air or other gas. In space, however, there are very different bubbles — composed of a lighter gas inside a heavier one — and they can be huge.
The galaxy NGC 3079, located about 67 million light years from Earth, contains two "superbubbles" unlike anything here on our planet. A pair of balloon-like regions stretch out on opposite sides of the center of the galaxy: one is 4,900 light years across and the other is only slightly smaller, with a diameter of about 3,600 light years. For context, one light year is about 6 trillion miles, or 9 trillion kilometers.
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Chandra May Have First Evidence of a Young Star Devouring a Planet
Credit: Illustration: NASA/CXC/M.Weiss; X-ray spectrum: NASA/CXC/MIT/H.M.Günther
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"X"-ploring the Eagle Nebula and "Pillars of Creation"
The Eagle Nebula (M16)
The Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16, contains the young star cluster NGC 6611. It also the site of the spectacular star-forming region known as the Pillars of Creation, which is located in the southern portion of the Eagle Nebula.
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X-rays Reveal Temperament of Possible Planet-hosting Stars
Illustration Credit: NASA/CXC/M.Weiss
A new study using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA's XMM-Newton suggests X-rays emitted by a planet's host star may provide critical clues to just how hospitable a star system could be. A team of researchers looked at 24 stars similar to the Sun, each at least one billion years old, and how their X-ray brightness changed over time.
Since stellar X-rays mirror magnetic activity, X-ray observations can tell astronomers about the high-energy environment around the star. In the new study the X-ray data from Chandra and XMM-Newton revealed that stars like the Sun and their less massive cousins calm down surprisingly quickly after a turbulent youth.
This artist's illustration depicts one of these comparatively calm, older Sun-like stars with a planet in orbit around it. The large dark area is a "coronal hole", a phenomenon associated with low levels of magnetic activity. The inset box shows the Chandra data of one of the observed objects, a two billion year old star called GJ 176, located 30 light years from Earth.
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W51: Chandra Peers into a Nurturing Cloud
In the context of space, the term 'cloud' can mean something rather different from the fluffy white collections of water in the sky or a way to store data or process information. Giant molecular clouds are vast cosmic objects, composed primarily of hydrogen molecules and helium atoms, where new stars and planets are born. These clouds can contain more mass than a million suns, and stretch across hundreds of light years.
The giant molecular cloud known as W51 is one of the closest to Earth at a distance of about 17,000 light years. Because of its relative proximity, W51 provides astronomers with an excellent opportunity to study how stars are forming in our Milky Way galaxy.
A new composite image of W51 shows the high-energy output from this stellar nursery, where X-rays from Chandra are colored blue. In about 20 hours of Chandra exposure time, over 600 young stars were detected as point-like X-ray sources, and diffuse X-ray emission from interstellar gas with a temperature of a million degrees or more was also observed. Infrared light observed with NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope appears orange and yellow-green and shows cool gas and stars surrounded by disks of cool material.
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NGC 6357: Cosmic 'Winter' Wonderland
Although there are no seasons in space, this cosmic vista invokes thoughts of a frosty winter landscape. It is, in fact, a region called NGC 6357 where radiation from hot, young stars is energizing the cooler gas in the cloud that surrounds them.
This composite image contains X-ray data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the ROSAT telescope (purple), infrared data from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope (orange), and optical data from the SuperCosmos Sky Survey (blue) made by the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope.
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For injuries prior to March 2, 2016, where an employee's intoxication caused the accident you are entitled to a 15% decrease in compensation with a maximum $15,000 reduction. For injuries after March 2, 2016, an employee cannot recover indemnity or death benefits where the employer proves a violation of a drug or alcohol policy caused the injury. Regardless of the date, it is the employer's burden. Wis. Stat. § 102.58.
Longer Answer:
Wisconsin Statute section 102.58 now reads in pertinent part: "If an employee violates the employer's policy concerning employee drug or alcohol use and is injured, and if that violation is causal to the employee's injury, no compensation or death benefits shall be payable to the injured employee or a dependent of the injured employee." There has been no case law interpretation of the new statute to date. However, the plain language of the statute arguably alters the requirements of proof for an employer from proving intoxication and an injury resulting from the intoxication to the violation of a policy and a causal connection between the violation of the policy and the injury. I would expect applicants will argue in the absence of a written policy the new statute is not applicable.
Prior to March 2, 2016, Wisconsin Statute section 102.58 provided in pertinent part that "if injury results from the intoxication of the employee by alcohol beverages…, or use of a controlled substance…, or a controlled substance analog…, the compensation and death benefit provided in this chapter shall be reduced 15% but the total reduction may not exceed $15,000." The burden of proof was on the employer to establish not only the fact of intoxication but also a causal connection between the condition and the injury or accident. Haller Beverage Corporation v. DILHR, 49 Wis. 2d 233, 181 N.W.2d 418 (1970). In Haller Beverage Corporation, the applicant was involved in an automobile accident and the employer provided expert testimony to establish intoxication and evidence that refuted other potential reasons other than intoxication for the automobile accident, such as the presence of a deer. Nevertheless, the court held the employer failed to present any evidence that the intoxication caused the accident and thus failed to meet its burden.
In a more recent case, Heritage Mutual Insurance Co. v. Larsen, 2001 WI 30, 242 Wis.2d 47, 624 N.W.2d 129, the applicant, who was a traveling employee went to a bar and became intoxicated. His plan was to stay at a trailer he owned prior to a meeting with clients the following day, but he had issues getting in the trailer broke a window and found himself awake on the trailer floor having been subjected to the 25 degree temperatures through the night resulting in frostbite and ultimately amputation of some of his fingers and thumbs. Id. The bulk of the case discussed issues pertinent to traveling employees, but the issue of decreased compensation was also discussed. The Commission determined that applicant was intoxicated based on his testimony regarding the number of drinks he had and also determined that his intoxication caused him in part to fall asleep and remain asleep for a period of time sufficient to cause injury. The Circuit Court and the Court of Appeals both disagreed with the Commission's finding indicating that the employer had failed to meet its burden that the intoxication caused the injury. The Supreme Court found that while "there is no direct evidence in the record of intoxication or that intoxication caused [the applicant] to remain asleep for an extended period, or that [applicant's] extended exposure to the cold caused his injury, these inferences may reasonably be drawn from the record." Id. at ¶ 61. The Supreme Court cited to the impressions of a treating physician as credible and substantial evidence to establish a causal link between the applicant's intoxication and his loss of consciousness and the injury. Id. at ¶ 62.
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The details on 25 Plains: This house located in West Claremont, Claremont, NH 03743 is currently for sale for $175,000. 25 Plains is a 1,344 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 477 days. 25 Plains is in the West Claremont neighborhood of Claremont and has a WalkScore® of 3, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Bluff Elementary School, Stevens High School, and Claremont Middle School.


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Just in case you want to know: Studying at Penn feels a little bit like attending Hogwarts. Of course, there are modern buildings, too – but a lot of the facilities are just adorable. This picture shows Cohen Hall where parts of the MAPP program are hosted.
There´s a rumor in the forest: The bear has written a death list. Buzz spreads like a wildfire. Some of the animals who hear about it decide to go ask the bear about the list to soothe their uncertainty.
The fox runs off terrified. A week later, he´s found dead next to a tree.
A few days pass. Finally, the stag plucks up some courage, comes by and asks the bear about the list.
`Hey bear, is it true that you wrote a death list?' asks the stag.
And so the stag takes to his heels in horror. A few days later, he´s found dead by a river.
Another couple of days pass and the rabbit comes by and asks the bear about the list.
`Hey bear, is it true that you have a death list?' asks the rabbit.
Are you happy? That´s a rather easy question to answer, don´t you think? Well, turns out it´s not that easy. Because it really makes a difference what you are thinking about while trying to answer this question. What are the standards you use while evaluating your 'human condition'?
In Positive Psychology, there are (at least) three different perspectives on this issue and they center on the timeframe that is used for evaluating one´s happiness. It is literally possible to be (un-)happy in the past, present, and future – and there´s considerable evidence that these perspectives are separate from each other (albeit closely related).
When talking about 'happiness in the present', we usually refer to what you do when actually ask somebody "How do you feel (right now)?" How much positive or negative affect do you feel in this moment? In terms of measurement, the most widely used instrument is the so-called PANAS (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule).
And finally, there´s 'happiness in the future' which is concerned with our optimism. How happy do you expect to be at time X in the future?
For today: if you would like to find out how you´re doing in the past, present, and future, you can take tests at Martin Seligman´s homepage. They can be found (among others) in the menu questionnaires.
*I´ve also used that one in the study that my book is based on.


Elaine Blair (New Yorker, 1/5/15) thinks modern authors are newly concerned about the "fakeness" of their creations, and are trying to overcome this by "incorporating the techniques of memoir and essay of effacing the difference between fiction and their own personal nonfictions," to make them authentic.
How does a scene in a story become "worthy of acceptance," the Maven wonders—if it sounds real, does that make it real? Or do readers expect the novels they read to be based on some true event, and thus are disappointed when they find out the experiences have been re-fashioned by art into just another entertaining story? Is that why book titles so often end with the words "A Novel," to fend off suspicion that the book could be based on true events, and so avoid any need to apologize for not sticking to actual historical facts?
Dramatic writing implies the ability to stand back and observe, to re-fashion an event by imagining a different response than what "really" happened, or to explore and enhance its emotional and sensory context. If the result is "authentic" to the situation, it's more likely to be the kind of literature readers enjoy.
"Write it real," William Carlos Williams said. As in science fiction or fantasy, the place or time may not be "real," and the action may be imagined rather than factual, but the total experience of the story, though stretched like pizza dough, stays "true" to the author's intention in ways we think of as possible.
Memoir can feed the novel, and dramatic prose can feed memoir to invest it with a hyper-reality. Even the surreal should have the stamp of authentic experience, which, to the Maven, is her usual reality.


THE University of Limerick has been reported to the Data Protection Commissioner after grant application details, including parents' incomes and student bank account details were made available online.
Students who had applied to the college for a Student Assistance Fund grant between Friday evening and Sunday had their grant applications posted online over the weekend.
Seven students had their personal information and grant applications posted on UL's website.
Every student had their BIC and IBAN banking codes, used to transfer money internationally, inadvertently leaked after they submitted the numbers in the hope of receiving payments.
Many also had other bank account details published, including bank statements. Data about the financial earnings of students, their parents or guardians and their spouses was also revealed by the university. The information was removed from the website yesterday.
A spokesperson for the Data Protection Commissioner confirmed that it had received a complaint in relation to the breach and it was being assessed ahead of the decision to conduct a formal investigation.
"As the material no longer appears to be available on the website, part of our assessment will likely entail contacting UL for its views in the matter before any decision on the need for a formal investigation is made," she said.
Anybody who applied for the grant had to disclose personal information about the earnings in their household as well as information on expenses.
Students with dependent children or siblings also had to disclose their names and the schools they attend.
This information was also disclosed on the website.
One 19-year-old student had to state that his parents were both unemployed. He had attached details of their earnings and a letter from the Department of Social Protection outlining how much his mother had received in social welfare payments in 2013 and this was made available on the site.
Four more students had their own statements from the Department of Social Protection leaked inadvertently.
The mother of one student had a letter from her employer outlining her weekly earnings published and her son's tax details were also made available.
Another student had his spouse's tax balancing statement attached to his application. There was also information on how much each student was spending and their college expenses.
UL were not able to give the Irish Independent a definite figure for the number of students affected or confirm how the breach came about.
However, the application process is new and prior to October, students had to apply in writing for the grant.
"The University of Limerick takes any potential breach of data security extremely seriously and a full investigation and review is currently underway to determine how this alleged breach took place," said a spokesperson.
"All data submitted to the University via this funding application process is absolutely secure," she added.
"We regret any inadvertent breach that may have occurred and we will engage fully with the Data Protection Commissioner should the need arise."
The University said the investigation is at a very early stage and that they have not yet been able to compile the technical data to assess who was affected.
All of the affected students had their name, address, course details and student numbers disclosed. Potentially, any UL student would have been able to access the information with their college user-name and password while applying for the grant or reassessing their own application.


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Q: Excel-like Interpolation in Python Plotting my data in excel as a scatter plot with smooth line and markers produces the type of figure I'm expecting. Image of Excel plots:

However when trying to plot the data in matplotlib I'm running into some issues with interpolation. I'm using the interpolation package from SciPy, I've tried a range of different interpolation methods including spline interpolation and BarycentricInterpolator as suggested previously.  These plots are obviously very different  to the excel produced plots however:

I've tried different smoothing and k values for spline interpolation, while the curve changes the root problem still exists.
How would I be able to produce a fitted curve similar to the excel-produced plots?
Thanks

A: The problem is that you interpolate the data on a linear scale but expect the outcome to look smooth on a logarithmic scale.
The idea would therefore be perform the interpolation on a log scale already by transforming the data to its logarithm first and then perform the interpolation. You can then transform it back to linear scale such that you can plot it on a log scale again.
from scipy.interpolate import interp1d, Akima1DInterpolator
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

x = np.array([0.02,0.2,2,20,200])
y = np.array([700,850,680,410, 700])
plt.plot(x,y, marker="o", ls="")

sx=np.log10(x)
xi_ = np.linspace(sx.min(),sx.max(), num=201)
xi = 10**(xi_)

f = interp1d(sx,y, kind="cubic")
yi = f(xi_)
plt.plot(xi,yi, label="cubic spline")

f2 = Akima1DInterpolator(sx, y)
yi2 = f2(xi_)
plt.plot(xi,yi2, label="Akima")

plt.gca().set_xscale("log")
plt.legend()
plt.show()

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Former third baseman Scott Rolen has been elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Rolen played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008 and 2009. He also played for Philadelphia, St. Louis and Cincinnati.
The Blue Jays traded Rolen to the Reds for a package that included future star Edwin Encarnacion.
Rolen was placed on 76.3 per cent of ballots from baseball writers, just above the 75-per-cent mark needed to get in.
Rolen won eight Gold Glove Awards and was a seven-time All-Star.
The induction ceremony will take place on July 23 in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Rolen will join another former Blue Jay — Fred McGriff, selected by the contemporary era committee — at the induction ceremony.
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Facebook, Google, Twitter Oppose Social Networking Bill
Published at 12:19 pm on May 17, 2011
We reported on Monday that a new bill created by California State Senator Ellen Corbett (D-Hayward) would require social networks to set default privacy settings to private and allow parents to edit their kid's accounts. Now several of Silicon Valley's big names have written a rebuttal to the bill.
The letter, addressed to Corbett, stated that the new bill would decrease consumer privacy, that the bill is unnecessary, would damage the tech industry and violate the U.S. Constitution. The undersigned, which included eHarmony, Facebook, Google, Match.com, Twitter, Skype, Yahoo and the California Chamber of Commerce, seemed like a Who's Who of tech and Internet commerce. From the letter:
There is no indication that Californians want to have personal information removed from social networking sites but are unable to. Pew's study found that only 8%of social networking site users had ever asked that information about posted about them be removed, and reported no indication that such requests were being denied in droves. The major social networking sites already remove personal information when the requester specifies the information to be removed and the information is not already widely available.
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The rebuttal also says the bill would "damage" the tech industry in Silicon Valley and the state, and limiting free speech for users is "unconstitutional." My favorite is the statement, "Once SB 242 was declared unconstitutional, the plaintiffs would qualify for an award of attorneys' fees against California . . . (this) would result in . . . wasting taxpayer dollars at a time when California can least afford it."
Isn't that nice, that all those companies are just thinking of us?
The companies have a lot to lose if this bill goes to a vote -- it could pass and each company could be on the hook for $10,000 for each violation. As I said earlier, I do think this legislation is unnecessary, but perhaps this will make social networks like Facebook more responsive to users' needs. If they aren't, they may be legally required to be.


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DSC_0077 Advocate staff photo by Bill Feig. Photo shot on 2/26/03. Bobby Jindal, second from left, listens to remarks from Gov. Mike Foster, center, as state Rep. Tony Perkins, second from right, and former US Rep. Bob Livingston, right, look on at a press conference touting Jindal to run for governor. Keyword Governor Congressman Legislator Election Announcement
Our Views: Mike Foster left an enduring legacy of reform in Louisiana
Advocate Editorial
Oct 4, 2020 - 9:00 pm
The rich guy as "man of the people" wasn't invented by Donald Trump. As an imagemaker, Mike Foster had him thoroughly beat.
Campaign ads when he ran for governor showed Foster welding. In defiance of common political practice, his campaign ran densely written little articles about gun rights in newspapers.
Heir to a plantation, grandson of a governor, wealthy businessman and investor — oddly, the man of the people in Louisiana.
It worked in part because Foster's timing was excellent. A splintered field in 1995 was seeking to succeed Gov. Edwin W. Edwards. By edging into the runoff past such well-known figures as Mary Landrieu and Buddy Roemer, the two-term state senator from Franklin faced Cleo Field in the runoff and won easily.
The former governor died Sunday, age 90.
If image was at variance with reality in the campaign, one of Mike Foster's secrets of success was that he was a businessman. Like a good businessman, Foster delegated authority readily and well, including to Steve Perry, Mark Drennen, Andy Kopplin Terry Ryder. Roemer's former aide John N. Kennedy was among the Foster team.
Younger staffers chosen for smarts and with little discussion of their political leanings were told to get the job done. A generation of future leaders trained by speaking to legislators and officials on the governor's behalf, and when Foster gave direction, he rarely wobbled. One of his aides became governor, Bobby Jindal, head of the giant state health department in his 20s.
Before becoming governor, Foster was focused on business preoccupations like workers' compensation law and criticisms of lawyers suing businesses. But as governor he showed a broader vision of where he wanted Louisiana to go.
Education was a success for which Foster is probably best remembered, not least when families send their children off to universities with a TOPS tuition grant. But he also was determined that the schools should be improved. Maybe he did not delve into the details of school accountability schemes drawn up by Leslie Jacobs or Paul Pastorek, but he backed them. With variations, they are still in force today.
With Jim Clinton and others taking the lead, a master plan for economic development was generated called Vision 2020. It was less successful in changing the culture of government permanently, but the long agenda included many specific items that were achieved during Foster's eight years. The historic Stelly Plan was the most important tax reform in Louisiana for decades.
University funding was one central axis of progress. For 12 years, under Foster and his successor Kathleen Blanco, college funding was a vital priority; unfortunately, it was Foster's protégé Jindal who failed to keep pace. Under Foster, it was an era of progress.
Foster's accomplishments made him a reformer, and unlike recent predecessors David C. Treen and Roemer, he achieved reelection comfortably and attacked fundamental problems for the state. He has a legacy that continues today.
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Ice-T's youngest daughter Chanel shows off long hair and dimples posing in a bird-print dress in the pool
By Robert E. Peck	 Last updated Sep 1, 2021
Ice T and Coco Austin's baby girl Chanel left her Instagram followers beaming with joy as a snapshot of the cute kid was shared on her official Instagram page.
One of the most admired couples is American rapper Ice T and his decade-old beautiful wife Coco Austin. Their constant display of love for one another and the relationships between family members have gained attention over the years.
Former reality TV stars adore the parents of five-year-old daughter Chanel. After spending so many years in the limelight, the charming duo decided to add their adorable daughter to the mix.
A photo of Ice T and her daughter Chanel | Photo: Instagram.com/babychanelnicole
Time and time again, photos of the little girl have been splashed on social media, especially her official Instagram page, which is managed by her parents. Recently a cute snapshot captured adorable Chanel in a bird print dress.
The toddler flaunted his long brown hair and bowed his neck. She gave a lovely smile that showed her dimples as she held up her cute dress, posing inside a swimming pool. The message received a caption that read:
"Summer atmosphere."
Ice-T and his wife Coco Austin pictured August 13, 2019 | Photo: Getty Images
Ice T and Coco welcomed her mini-me in 2015, after waiting seventeen years. In a to discuss with E! News, the premiere explained why she decided to wait so long to get pregnant.
The beautiful model explained that 35 is the magical age when things get exciting in the baby department. Coco shared an arrangement with her husband and stayed with contraceptives for seventeen years.
Coco came under heavy criticism after making it known that she had no plans to stop breastfeeding Chanel.
Two months after Coco stopped taking the pills she got pregnant and nine months later she and Ice T celebrated the arrival of Chanel. The little lady is a carbon copy of her father, and the striking resemblance between the two has been spotted in the photos.
Once, a photo of Coco holding her daughter at a concert for Ice-T's band "Body Count" was share on Chanel's Twitter page. After uploading the image, Twitter users pointed out that the youngster was his father's twin.
Ice T is also the father of two other children and has proven how supportive he can be, not only with his children but also with his wife. Last month, Coco came under heavy criticism after announcing that she had no plans to stop breastfeeding Chanel.
According to the mother-of-one, breastfeeding was a moment of bonding between a mother and her child, and she would not take this opportunity away from Chanel. Later Ice T took to his Twitter page in defense of his wife.
He shared a photo of his wife holding their daughter, and in the caption, he noted that Chanel was being fed regular food. However, she loved to suck on her mother's breasts very often, just like him. The tweet drew several reactions from fans who dropped negative comments.
The proud dad was also spotted in the comments section to silence negative discussions about his family. In response to one user, Ice T questioned the Respondent's concern about Chanel and called it strange.
Coco a made It's clear that her husband supports her decision, and she will continue to savor every moment with Chanel until the child says otherwise.
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Q: How to manipulate a table with postgres without define a Sequelize Model I have created a 'user' table directly in postgres shell, and all i need is to manipulate (CRUD) the data without have to create a model  like this:
const User = sequelize.define('user', {
  firstName: {
    type: Sequelize.STRING,
  },
  lastName: {
    type: Sequelize.STRING,
  },
});

I've searched a lot in the documentation, but what I've seen so far, I must create a Model.
Is there a way I can work without creating the Model?

A: You can use Raw queries to manipulate the data without having to create a model.
For example:
We have User table in the database:
node-sequelize-examples=# select * from "User";
 UserId |          UserEmail           |                             UserAvatar
--------+------------------------------+---------------------------------------------------------------------
      1 | Korey31@hotmail.com          | https://s3.amazonaws.com/uifaces/faces/twitter/markretzloff/128.jpg
      2 | Tevin_Wintheiser81@yahoo.com | https://s3.amazonaws.com/uifaces/faces/twitter/faisalabid/128.jpg
      3 | Cody47@yahoo.com             | https://s3.amazonaws.com/uifaces/faces/twitter/sur4dye/128.jpg
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Use raw query to get all users:
import { sequelize } from '../../db';
import { QueryTypes } from 'sequelize';

sequelize.query('select * from "User"', { type: QueryTypes.SELECT }).then(console.log);

Logs:
Executing (default): select * from "User"
[ { UserId: 1,
    UserEmail: 'Korey31@hotmail.com',
    UserAvatar:
     'https://s3.amazonaws.com/uifaces/faces/twitter/markretzloff/128.jpg' },
  { UserId: 2,
    UserEmail: 'Tevin_Wintheiser81@yahoo.com',
    UserAvatar:
     'https://s3.amazonaws.com/uifaces/faces/twitter/faisalabid/128.jpg' },
  { UserId: 3,
    UserEmail: 'Cody47@yahoo.com',
    UserAvatar:
     'https://s3.amazonaws.com/uifaces/faces/twitter/sur4dye/128.jpg' } ]


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Holy Land and Arabian Gems
Price includes all flights, transfers, excursions, luggage allowance etc.
Stay at the Atlantis on the Palm in Dubai
Enjoy a full day private tour to ancient city of Petra
Transit the Suez Canal in luxury style
Custom Package Holy Land and Arabian Gems
This epic adventure begins with a flight to Venice where you'll enjoy a private transfer to join your ship, the stunning MSC Lirica. She will be your home for the next 20 nights as you enjoy an unforgettable full-board cruise around the best of the Mediterranean and Middle East.
Experience the fascinating history and culture of the timeless cities of Split and Athens, explore the stunning islands of Crete and Rhodes and visit the ancient Cypriot city of Limassol. Next, you'll traverse the Suez Canal, a narrow man-made waterway which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. Then it's on to explore the beach resort od Eilat before heading to the archaeological city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonder's of the World, for a full-day private tour.
The weather in the Middle East should be splendid at this time, and your sea days will leave you with ample time to relax and admire the sea views, as well as visiting several ports in Oman. At the end of your cruise, you'll disembark in Dubai and spend 3 nights staying at none other than Atlantis, The Palm. This world-famous 5-star hotel has it's own waterpark and aquarium and is the perfect base for exploring Dubai.
Return Flights.
Private overseas transfers.
20-night full-board cruise.
Transit through the Suez Canal.
3 -night 5-star hotel stay in at Atlantis on the Palm.
Private Tour - The Unforgettable City of Petra worth over £750 per couple
Full day private tour to the Souks and Forts of Muscat
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23 nights | 21 Nov 2019
Fly from UK to Venice
On arrival, private transfer from the Airport to the Port and embark on the beautiful MSC Lirica.
Split is the largest Croatian city on the Adriatic coast. Split achieved fame when the Roman emperor Diocletian, noted for his persecution of early Christians, had his retirement palace built here. The spectacular stone edifice and its grounds and cellars are a major highlight of any city tour. Other points of interest include the Cathedral of St. Duje, built on the remains of an ancient shrine purported to be the oldest in the world; and the Mestrovic Gallery, where the impressive works of Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic are available for viewing in this home and atelier.
Day at Sea
Piraeus, Athens
Rhodes, Greece
Early travellers described Rhodes as a town of two parts: a castle or high town (Collachium) and a lower city. Today, Rhodes town—sometimes referred to as Ródos town — is still a city of two parts: the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site that incorporates the high town and lower city, and the modern metropolis, or New Town, spreading away from the walls that encircle the Old Town. The narrow streets of the Old Town are, for the most part, closed to cars and are lined with Orthodox and Catholic churches, Turkish houses (some of which follow the ancient orthogonal plan), and medieval public buildings with exterior staircases and facades elegantly constructed of well-cut limestone from Lindos.
Suez Canal Transit
After several debates over its building, the Suez Canal opened under French Control on 17 November 1869, paving a gateway from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. This history-bound canal enhanced the colonisation of Africa throughout the next 50 years and facilitated World Commerce. Today, it still plays a pivotal role in trading and tourism, offering fast access to Asia from the Mediterranean and vice versa.
Eilat, Israel
Aqaba, Jordan - Full day Private Tour to Petra
Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Petra. During this visit you will see the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, The theatre, the Temple with lunch buffet in a hotel. before returning back to the ship later that evening.
Salalah, Oman
The lush landscape around Salalah is the intriguing result of a quirk of nature. Since it is uniquely situated in the path of the Khareef, or South Western Monsoon, this stretch of the Dhofar Coast is covered in fine mist and frequent rain from mid-June through mid-September. By the time the monsoons cease, the entire coastline is a verdant stretch. Waterfalls, rolling grasslands and thickly wooded wadis (riverbeds) thrive alongside rapid mountain streams. Unique in this desert region, Salalah attracts many visitors from the surrounding Arabian Gulf countries who are anxious to experience a rare lushness in a region where rain and greenery are in short supply.
Muscat - Full day Private Tour
On this scenic tour guests will be taken to Barkha, here, you'll visit the beach side fish and vegetable market. Guest will also visit the beautiful oasis of Nakhal, Nakhl Fort, before continuing on to one of Oman's oldest Souq - Muttrah Souq
Khasab, Oman
See Khasab's jutting fjords and dolphins playing in the emerald waters, and it's forgivable to think you have stumbled across a surreal Norwegian landscape. The burning sun and scorched earth serve as a constant reminder that you're a long way from Europe, however, Portuguese roots mean there is a colonial tint to the city. Sitting on the Northern coast of Oman, reaching across towards Iran, this is an isolated and fascinating destination to explore. The remote location and limited infrastructure here, until recent times, means Khasab has been left to live life at its own pace, and the city sings to its own song.
Dubai, (Overnight on-board)
Dubai - Atlantis, The Palm.
Disembark and private transfer to begin your 3-night stay at Atlantis, The Palm. The famous hotel has it's own Aquarium , numerous Restaurants and Waterpark.
Dubai - Day at Leisure
Dubai's World Port has emerged from the corporate integration between the Dubai Port Authority and the DPI Terminals. It is now one of the largest ports in the world. Dubai itself has a huge amount to offer. Some wonderful modern architecture and its unique culture makes for a amazing destination which you have to make the most of. During your time here, you will be staying on the Palm in ultra-luxury. Spend your time visiting the Burj Khalifa, have afternoon tea at the Burj Al Arab or perhaps go to the desert for an adventure never to be forgotten.
Fly to UK
After check-out from your hotel, private transfer from hotel to airport ready for your return flight back to the UK.
What´s on board MSC Lirica
Elegant interiors and spectacular ocean views
Broadway theatre hosting entertainment and shows
Panoramic balconies and spectacular suites
Partnerships with Chicco, Lego® and Namco®
Adventure Golf and games arcade
MSC Aurea spa
On-board hairdress and gym
Exclusive solarium at Top 13
Stylish bar and lounge areas
Kid's Doremi Spray Park


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Q: UITableView in customCell hiding one button also hide the next button of other cells e.g as you are watching the tableView having cell with plus Button, when I press that button it hides the current button but when I scroll the tableview Some other button on other customCells are also get hide but I didn't hide them. please help me out. How to fit this problem.

A: The UITableView is caching the cells, which means it doesn't store all cells at all time, which is brilliant in terms of memory. The problem with it, that it has no reference to the value stored in that cell when the cell is reused. What is often done, is that all values stored in a dynamic cell is stored in separate NSMutableArrays.
For your problem, you could add an array with the boolean values indicating whether they are hidden or not, and read from that in the tableView:cellForRowAtIndexPath: delegate method with
cell.hidden = [[self.yourArray objectAtIndex:indexPath.row] boolValue];

And in the button callback method you should change the hiddenproperty as well as updating the value in the array.

A: i'll do it as follow:
first you have to track the button's state:
Shown
or
Hidden
this is done by holding the state in an NSMutableArray
in the viewDidLoad method add the following
NSMutableArray *shownButtons = [[NSMutableArray alloc] init];

then in your tableView:cellForRowAtIndexPath do the following
NSString *tmpIndexPathString = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%d",indexPath.row];
if ([shownButtons containsObject:tmpIndexPathString])
{
    [cell.myButton setHidden:YES];
}
else
{
    [cell.myButton setHidden:NO];
}

A: In the tableView:cellForRowAtIndexPath: delegate method you need to loop through all the visible cells:
for (UITableViewCell *cell in [self.tableView visibleCells]) {
    // now you have a cell that you can update
}

You also have to remember to update your data source so scrolling the table will update the cells accordingly and not show the plus button. If you're updating your data source what you can do is reload the cell in the above for loop for example.