Hello! Today we are joined by Michael Stockin of Angel Barracks and The Wargames Website. Get your paints out, have a seat and enjoy!
Hmmm my dad had a large model railway in the loft and I would push 1/72nd WWII tanks around on it. One day I went with him to Beatties (model shop) and just a few doors down I noticed some place called Games Workshop. Back then it was a small chain of true independent games shops.
I bought some Imperial Dwarves and Barbarians and took them home and started work painting them with my Humbrol enamels.
Not long after that I bought Citadel acrylics and Warhammer Fantasy Battle, 2nd edition I think it was.
How much of your time is spent playing board games vs. miniatures or RPGS?
These days it is 80% video games, 15% CCGs and the rest wargames/board games.
I have not done any roleplaying in about 25 years or more.
When did you decide to start making miniatures and why?
It was after 6 years of Angel Barracks being just historical and I started to get a bit bored and eventually settled on trying 6mm sci-fi skirmish as a new thing.
Skirmish games are quite different in that things like small details are important.
So I reached out and got some alien creatures sculpted and cast up.
They were well received, possibly as I was the first to do them?
Then I realized I needed sci-fi civilians, again I could not find any so again got some made and cast, again well received.
So I decided to stop selling other people's 6mm sci-fi and concentrate on making my own.
It started off, and continues today as me making things that are mostly not out there already, and things I think are cool.
What do you mean Angel Barracks was more historical?
It started off as noted, with £300.00 of investment, this was £150.00 of dice and paints and £150.00 of 6mm Napoleonic's stock.
From here it expanded to over 2500 products, the miniatures side of which was probably about 90% Napoleonic figures and buildings, with the rest being WWII.
How did you start Angel Barracks?
In my 20's I drifted out of gaming and into girls and booze and work and stuff.
When I got together with Samantha, and after we had been together long enough for me to talk about my nerdy gaming roots she totally got it, as she was a nerd too.
She grew up around her older brother who was a big gamer.
I said I may get back into gaming.
So, I looked around for a single point of contact where I could buy everything I needed to get started and I found nowhere.
I wanted, 6mm figures, 6mm buildings, 6mm terrain, paints, dice, rules, brushes, etc.
So with her encouragement and £300.00 I set up Angel Barracks.
What about the Wargames Website?
As you know, I used to be an advertiser on TMP.
I eventually tired of the site for numerous reasons and thought there must be a better way to do it.
So I set up TWW, its aim to offer a pleasant gaming site with fair and consistent moderation and respect for all.
I also wanted to make sure that those that advertised on TWW, were treated with respect and some degree of professionalism.
That is not to say it is all about business lunches and sir and madam, but having been on the receiving end of poor customer service I wanted to make sure I offered a caring efficient service on a modern platform.
You've primarily been doing Sci-Fi miniatures, but recently not only are breaking into fantasy, but also are going from 6mm to 15mm. What prompted that?
Not sure, I had a hankering for some fantasy games, it was where I started wargaming, and roleplaying for that matter.
I did consider doing it in 6mm, but I think there is an element of because I do 6mm for my 'job' that doing it for fun seems less likely.
So 6mm fantasy was out, and I just thought, why not play some 15mm.
Then I thought, well I am going to need some terrain and buuldings and what not, so rather than just make some for myself, why not cast them up and sell them too?
When will your fantasy miniatures be available to purchase?
What have been the biggest challenges in running your own business?
Making enough money to pay the rent.
Having to stop working during the school holidays or when Charlotte is off school.
Trying to keep everything compliant with the law.
Trying to convince people to try The Wargames Website, the number one reason people give me for not using it is that it is not as busy as say TMP.
For various reasons this bothers me.
Money, that is why I do it.
Then it is seeing people take my stuff and run with it, I have seen some very cool settings with my 6mm sci-fi.
It is nice to see your creations be as exciting to others as they are to you.
What do your miniatures offer that other don't?
I think they have a lot of detail for their size, the buildings especially.
I also offer a lot of stuff that other people don't, a different conceptual style so to speak.
I would guess the majority of 6mm sci-fi buildings are desert or Gothic terrain, mine are not.
Plus as my games are skirmished based, each building has its own story about who lives there and what it does.
What rules set do you use for your miniatures?
For my 6mm sci-fi I use my own rules, KR 16.
For the 15mm fantasy I will be using Crom.
Where can people find your rules?
What is the gaming scene like where you are?
Very vibrant, but I don't get out much so have no first-hand experience of it, I am just aware of numerous clubs and so forth.
My daughter plays the odd boardgame and the Pokemon CCG.
My wife works a lot and is often away from home so she gets to play less than I do.
However, the fantasy thing is an attempt to rectify that.
If you were a candy bar, what kind of candy bar would you be?
Another picture related to Takenoko Chibis.
Kraftwagen should be available soon.
Guillotine Games has announced Zombicide Black Plague.
Dragon Tides will be released in July.
Pretzel Games plans to make only dexterity games.
Terminator Genisys will have a miniatures game.


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Q: "Java not found" when using tabula-py linux mint I was trying to run a program using pycharm where I also imported tabula and when I ran the program it gave me this error Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/home/dawit/IaaAgDataNER/venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/tabula/io.py", line 80, in _run
result = subprocess.run(
File "/usr/lib/python3.9/subprocess.py", line 505, in run with Popen(*popenargs, **kwargs) as process:
File "/usr/lib/python3.9/subprocess.py", line 951, in __init__ self._execute_child(args, executable, preexec_fn, close_fds,
File "/usr/lib/python3.9/subprocess.py", line 1821, in _execute_child raise child_exception_type(errno_num, err_msg, err_filename)
FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: 'java'
Which type of java do I need to install (currently it's OpenJDK) and how do I change the path to somewhere where it doesn't require root privileges?

A: I don't know much about tabula-py but I think you should specify full path of java executable file in your subprocess.run, example:
$ which java
/usr/bin/java

result = subprocess.run("/usr/bin/java ...", shell=True, check=True)

Get full path to java executable file by running which java. Then specify the full path into subprocess.run.
Also, check this link for more details.

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Sometime I marvel at the incredible arts of nature. Things that seems so impossible is possible before your eye and it makes one wonder; what is real and reality?
Checkout this amazing and surprising video of a Python vomiting a deer two times its size.


Jeff Fisher was named Global Store Experience Director for Luxottica in 2013, relocating from Cincinnati, Ohio to Milan, Italy. He is responsible for store design, visual merchandising, creative development and store development for Sunglass Hut. Just prior, he headed up store experience for Sunglass Hut North America.
In the years just prior, Jeff ran the retail design business for Wong Doody Crandall Wiener, an agency based in Seattle, where he led the T-Mobile account along with retail projects for the NBA and others. Previously, he served as the Director of Retail Merchandising at Sprint in Kansas City, Missouri. While at Sprint, he was in charge of store design, fixture design, and visual merchandising for more than 1300 corporate-owned Sprint stores.
Jeff's work for other world-class brands, including LEGO, the National Basketball Association and Universal Studios, also deserves attention.
When he is not enjoying Italy's food and wine, Jeff enjoys shooting architectural photography, collecting art, and traveling the world. He also claims to shoot a solid round of golf. But we won't believe it until we see it.


Health enthusiasts, raw foodists and anyone else in the Chicagoland area interested in a plant-based lifestyle can find kinship at the Purple Sprout Café and Juice Bar, in Wheeling. Irina Kuznetsova is the co-owner of the organic and vegan restaurant that specializes in raw and prepared cuisine, but also offers a gathering space for community events, education and outreach. "We attract people who are curious about plant-based living, energy healing, spiritual events, growing their own food, boosting immunity naturally or even cleaning up a forest preserve. Our recipes are designed for physical health, mental balance and spiritual growth," she says.
Kuznetsova's passion for plant-based food comes from her family's own health transformation. "When I was pregnant with my first son, I experienced a myriad of scary symptoms, including ulcers, migraines, bruising, autoimmune issues and a general feeling of malaise. My doctors had me on 12 medications at one point, but I still couldn't believe how poorly I felt. After my son was born, the whole family switched to a plant-based diet. We immediately saw improvement in cholesterol, shortness of breath, eczema, anxiety and my postpartum depression. The body cleanses when we switch to plant-based nutrition, especially when it is primarily raw fruit and vegetables, and is better able to heal itself naturally," she says.
The menu at Purple Sprout is a fusion of world cuisines that focuses on consciously created meals from organic and plant- based ingredients. Many of the items can be adapted to accommodate raw, oil-free, sugar-free or gluten-free diets. "We look at the food from the standpoint of nutrients, energetic composition and seasonality, but don't sacrifice flavor and satisfaction. On any given day, we'll offer Mexican burritos, French crepes, Asian stir-fries, Indian dosa and dal, and Middle-Eastern kebabs, as well as dishes from our own childhood in Russia and Kazakhstan. Our mom has helped created healthy vegan versions of dumplings that we fill with lentils and empanadas stuffed with cabbage and carrots, mixed greens, apples and pears or sweet potato mash," says Kuznetsova.
Items are available for dining in or carryout, and Purple Sprout also offers catering, private events, and meal planning. Snacks like dehydrated apple or kale chips, live microgreens and a juice bar with ingredients such as kohlrabi, avocado, dates, raw cacao, mixed berries and kale, as well as add-ins like maca, hemp seeds and sea buckthorn oil round out the menu.
The café also carries specialty items such as CBD chocolate bars and organic hemp oil with pure, premium-quality CBD extract, an active compound in cannabis responsible for the plant's medicinal properties that does not produce the "high" that THC does. Kuznetsova believes a key benefit lies in its effects on inflammation and pain and its calming, protective and restorative effect on the nervous system. "Our customers use it to help with any type of pain, arthritis, migraines, epilepsy, inflammation, high blood pressure, anxiety, scar tissue, insect bites, as a sleep aid and to alleviate symptoms of cancer and other serious diseases," she says.
Purple Sprout is also a gathering spot for local community events and offers workshops, lectures, aura readings, nutritional counseling and specialty classes such as raw food preparation demonstrations. They host yoga classes, medical cannabis education and ChicagoVeg meetings, participate in fundraisers for local schools and libraries and partner with chiropractors, health clubs and plant-based doctors in the area. "There is a strong sense of community when people care about what they eat and where their food comes from. Customers become dear friends who come here frequently, bring friends and families in and send us holiday cards. Networking and developing partnerships for the benefit of the surrounding communities are at the heart of what we do," says Kuznetsova.
Purple Sprout uses local ingredients whenever possible, and is committed to lowering their carbon footprint. "We stand for organic sustainable agriculture and don't use pesticides or GMOs that destroy the Earth, pollute the water and cause habitat destruction and wildlife extinction. Plant-based living benefits human health, as well as the health of the planet, and creates balance between the body, mind, spirit, self and nature," says Kuznetsova.
Purple Sprout Café and Juice Bar is located at 341 E. Dundee Rd., in Wheeling. For more information, call 224-223-7133, email Info@PurpleSprout.com, or visit PurpleSprout.com.
Carrie Jackson is an Evanston-based writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.
A shrub is a pungent vinegar drink infused with seasonal produce and lots of potential health benefits that can be consumed straight, in water, as part of an alcoholic cocktail or in dressings and sauces.
The season for asparagus, one of our spring favorites, is a little bit longer than many spring vegetables.


Another great collaboration with EyeballNYC came in the form of a network launch for an all new Spanish language American sports channel named Univision Deportes Network.
A simple yet dynamic graphic language of overlapping diagonal colored slashes became the backbone to the network branding. In addition to guiding and shaping the design and animation language of the new channel, I also helped shoot video content at games so Eyeball could provide a library of cinematic footage - the highlight game being a friendly between Manchester United and Football Club Barcelona.


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CLEVELAND -- The Indians signed catcher Francisco Mejia five years ago mainly on the strength of the rocket arm that he put on display. These days, Cleveland is daydreaming about the type of all-around threat that the prospect appears to be developing into for the organization.
On Saturday, Mejia's breakout 2016 season was rewarded in the form of an incredible jump up MLBPipeline.com's Top 100 Prospects list. Outfielder Bradley Zimmer (No. 22), right-hander Triston McKenzie (No. 57) and first baseman Bobby Bradley (No. 95) also made the list, but it is Mejia's ranking (No. 40) that really stands out. That is 44 spots higher than where Mejia stood in the midseason Top 100 list last summer.
"I felt really good about this season," Mejia said through a translator at the Indians' fall development program in September. "Thanks to God, everything went really well."
The annual ranking of MLB's Top 100 prospects is assembled by MLBPipeline.com Draft and prospect experts Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Mike Rosenbaum, who compile input from industry sources, including scouts and scouting directors. It is based on analysis of players' skill sets, upsides, proximity to the Majors and potential immediate impact to their teams. Only players with rookie status entering the 2017 season are eligible for the list. Players who were at least 23 years old when they signed and played in leagues deemed to be professional (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Cuba) are not eligible.
It is no surprise to see Zimmer among the game's Top 25 prospects, as he ranked 25th on the midseason list. The outfielder will be in camp with the Indians as a non-roster invitee this spring and has a realistic shot at reaching the Majors this year. McKenzie and Bradley were ranked 95th and 67th, respectively, on the midseason list. Mejia also made the cut back then, coming in at No. 84.
Among players who were included in the midseason Top 100 rankings, Mejia's 44-spot jump on the updated list represents the second-largest leap. Only Braves shortstop prospect Kevin Maitan (plus-57) saw his ranking improve by more than Mejia. Carson Kelly of the Cardinals is the lone catching prospect ahead of Mejia, though he is only one spot in front at No. 39.
Mejia's showing in 2016 was impressive on a number of fronts.
First and foremost, Mejia enjoyed a 50-game hitting streak from May 27 to Aug. 13 between stops with Class A Lake County and Class A Advanced Lynchburg. Across those 78 days, the switch-hitting catcher dealt with a handful of minor health issues, had breaks to play in the Midwest League All-Star Game and All-Star Futures Game (he had one hit in each), and overcame serious trade rumors.
Prior to the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline, Mejia, 21, was the centerpiece of a four-player package that was going to be shipped to the Brewers in order for the Indians to acquire All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy. That fell apart when Lucroy used his no-trade rights to block the deal.
"There's just so many things that he fought through," said Indians assistant general manager Carter Hawkins, who was the director of player development last season. "He repeated a level. That's a very tough mental blow for guys as well. Put all those things together, the consistency that he showed despite that was a really, really big step for him mentally. We feel like it really helped a foundation that he's going to be able to jump off from for years to come."
Mejia, who signed for $350,000 out of the Dominican Republic on July 2, 2012, hit a combined .342 with 11 home runs, 29 doubles, four triples, 63 runs, 80 RBIs and an .896 OPS in 102 games last season. He showed an aggressiveness in the strike zone, recording 63 strikeouts compared to 28 walks. Defensively, Mejia threw out 43 percent (30-of-69) of would-be basestealers.
Mejia's 50-game streak tied for the fourth longest in Minor League history, trailing the 69-game run by Joe Wilhoit in 1919, the 61-game stretch by Joe DiMaggio in '33 and a 55-game streak by Roman Mejias in '54. Mejia's streak matched the 50-game stretch by Otto Pahlman in 1922.
Zimmer, Cleveland's first-round pick (21st overall) in the 2014 Draft, turned in a .250/.365/.425 slash line with 15 homers, 38 steals, 46 extra-base hits, 62 RBIs and 76 runs in 130 games between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus last year. The center fielder struck out 171 times and drew 77 walks. On MLBPipeline.com's Top 10 outfield prospects list, Zimmer came in at No. 7.
McKenzie, 19 and a first-round pick by the Indians in 2015, compiled a 1.62 ERA with 104 strikeouts against 22 walks in 83 1/3 innings between Class A Short-Season Mahoning Valley and Lynchburg in '16.
Bradley, 20, knocked 29 homers, 102 RBIs and a .231 Isolated Power in 131 games for Lynchburg last year. McKenzie did not make the cut on MLBPipeline.com's Top 10 right-handed prospects list, but Bradley ranked fourth in the Top 10 first basemen rankings.


Mary Basta is an Associate Director of Culshaw Miller Lawyers and a Family Law practitioner in Perth, Western Australia.
Mary completed a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Human Resources Management) prior to commencing her employment with the firm in May 2011. She has practised exclusively in the area of Family Law during that time, completing higher education in respect of the Family Law sphere. She has been involved in numerous complex children and property matters, and has conducted her own cases in the Family Court of Western Australia, as well as briefed Counsel to appear at same.
Prior to working with Culshaw Miller Lawyers, Mary worked at Legal Aid Western Australia, where she was exposed to, and provided advice on, a range of complex Family Law issues. Mary was also employed as an Associate to the Deputy President of the State Administrative Tribunal, where she was involved in the hearing of guardianship and administration, equal opportunity, mental health and vocational regulation matters.
Mary is a strong believer of the fact that each individual's case is different and therefore continues to offer her clients the utmost personal attention and assertive and determined representation, and has branded her practice to be synonymous with honesty and reliability.


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At the beginning of 2007 I decided to take quite a risk and follow a new career path. To properly pursue it I had to put my financial security, family & friends respect, and personal integrity all on the line. Walk through the fire, let it strip away the fluff & fat, and emerge a stronger, smarter, and better individual.
I am a Crossfit trainer.
The evolution is not over, I am still very much in the fire. One of my biggest challenges I find is in the art of the sell. Transforming interested people into great clients. I can take anyone willing and transform them physically & mentally into something they never thought they can be. I know that what we do in on the bleed edge of the entire health & fitness industry, I see it, I experience it, I try to add to it. I believe I can communicate these ideas clearly so that others can understand. But for some reason I have trouble being able to turn an interested ear into a paying client.
It took me awhile to figure that out, once I figured that we were Porsche I ended up being very successful with them. You can't apologize for the price, you can't apologize for what you offer, you can't apologize for what you provide. Once you figure that out, (which means some people will want you to apologize so you will lower the price, thus lowering the value of what you provide) you will never have any problem justifying what you do and why you charge what you do.
I guess the bottom line is if you think you have a Porsche to offer sell it at Porsche prices, if you have a Honda to offer you are going to get Honda buyers.
Much love and respect to those that have helped me greatly during this defining time, Patty, T-Bear, Glassman, Droho, Scooter, Dad & Mom, the Westies out in New West, everyone at Crossfit Vancouver! Anytime I can help you out, I'll be right by your side.


Shadow uses an ancient Noxian tactic to lull an unsuspecting victim to sleep… or something.
Well, that is certainly really cute.
Still a teeny tiny bit suspicious about the jump scare.
Aaawww that smug love smile in the last panel.
Let the Shadow ASMR with tail begin.


Facebook is the world's largest social networking site where millions are engaging together. The people use their authentic identities, so you always know who you're connecting with on Facebook.
Today we are discussing related to changing your name on Facebook. So how to change your name on Facebook. It's really easy. Here we go.
Note that you can only change your name every 60 days because of Facebook's name policy. If you were previously asked to confirm your name on Facebook, you have to wait for 60 days to change your name again.


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It seems that V-Count has taken the matter to heart, and is leading the market by developing breakthrough features to satisfy the increasing demand of retailers.
3G - With an average of 96% counting accuracy, V-Count's most recent 3G people counting device is one of the best in the global market. It's also the only GSM ready (3G) "plug and play" hardware available, making it both efficient and easy to use. The embedded 3G module allows the people counting data to be transferred through your preferred local GSM operators, so the hassle of pulling network cables across locations will be eliminated.
iOS App - V-Count also has its very own V-Count application available on iOS and Android. This means V-Count customers, whether they are a big shopping mall, or a 1 store retailer, will be able to follow up on their Cloud reports from their smartphones with ease. In fact, it seems V-Count's smart device application has a first of its kind new feature that shows real time data of the number of people within a location. So it can calculate the entering and exiting visitors, and then tell you how many people are in your shopping mall in real time!! This is only available with V-Count and has already been a pull factor for many.
Cloud - From the minute we start counting, we gather all of your data and store it in our Cloud system. Our infinite storage cloud gathers people counting data from our sensors or any other people counting sensor you may use, your sales and revenue data, your marketing campaigns, weather data from our databases. All these data are analyzed with machine learning methods to deliver actionable data about your stores, campaigns, investments, products and operation.
Staffing Optimization - Even though on average, visitor counters claim to achieve 95-98% accuracy in counting foot traffic, this does not mean they are. Take for instance a luxury goods store. On a daily basis it might have 100 people entering and exiting the store, of which 40 are staff. So even though the people counter accurately measures 100 entries, it does not mean all 100 were shoppers, in fact only 60 of them were. And thus the customer data supplied to retailers is actually misleading. Staffing optimization solutions like those provided by the V-Count platform have managed to eliminate this long lasting problem of retailers!
Not only that, they will be able to track the 'staff-to-customer ratio' on an hourly basis which will help them organize optimum staffing agendas… It goes without saying that accurately scheduling more staff at busy periods will generate you more sales and bring your business more profitability!


The local organizers of the XVIth Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of the Commons (www.iasc2017.org) welcome abstracts for papers, panels, and posters to be presented at this conference, to be held in Utrecht, The Netherlands, from 10 to 14 July 2017. The meeting will be held in the wonderful historic city center of Utrecht, a major university town in the middle of the Netherlands and will be hosted by the Institutions for Collective Action-research team (www.ocllective-action.info) and the Strategic Theme Institutions for Open Societies (http://www.uu.nl/en/research/institutions-for-open-societies) of Utrecht University.
With the theme of the conference, "Practicing the Commons: Self-Governance, Cooperation, and Institutional Change", we intend to bring together the fast growing body of scientific knowledge on the commons as an alternative governance model. The increasing popularity of commons as a governance model is visible across the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe. Citizens increasingly form new collectives to provide energy, care, food, et cetera, and work together on the basis of self-governance and reciprocity.
During the conference there will be plenty of opportunities to connect academic research to practitioners' experience and vice versa. Underneath you find an overview of the main themes to be addressed, including a list of potential research questions that might be the topic of paper presentations. Soon also a call for contributions to practitioners' labs will be issued.
On the conference website, www.iasc2017.org, you can learn about the conference timeline, keynote speakers, policy sessions, and opportunities to organize your own project meetings. You can also find out about the city of Utrecht, the conference venues, planned excursions, and much more.
How did the management and use of commons evolve over time?
Does the longevity of an institution for collective action have a positive effect on continuation? What is the role of path dependency in long‐enduring commons?
Which factors influence(d) the emergence and continuation of commons?
In what way does management of common pool resources depend on the type of resource?
Who sets the boundaries to commons?
Do commons with strict boundaries/access rules suffer less from freeriding than those with vague, open boundaries? Does openness always affect resilience negatively?
Can technology help to make commons more inclusive?
What are the moral implications of limiting access to common pool resources?
Which instruments for monitoring, controlling and sanctioning behavior can be found in in self‐governing institutions and how do these evolve over time?
What is the impact of group size and composition on the commons' functioning?
How does inclusion and exclusion work in digital resources governed as commons?
What role can commons play in enhancing food security?
Do commons have a positive effect on livelihoods, well‐being, social justice, inequality?
How can knowledge on commons be used to secure the future of global resources?
How can (knowledge on) local resource governance contribute to mitigating climate change?
What is the impact of technological change on self‐governance and resource appropriation?
How can institutional change on the commons be studied (methodology, coding of case studies, individual cases)?
How can micro‐/macro‐relations be modelled to understand our functioning of commons?
How can our current knowledge on natural resource commons be used to improve our understanding of collective action in digital environments, genetics, etc., and vice versa?
How can polycentric governance contribute to governing global resources?
Which are the legal constraints to polycentric governance?
What can be the impact of local change on the future of global resources?
How and in which ways is leadership important in polycentric governance?
6. Crisis on the commons?
How do commoners overcome periods of extreme stress and crisis?
Are commons as governance regimes more resilient to shocks and crisis, compared to e.g. state or market-governed resources?
How well can commoners mediate conflicts both within their own group and with other groups within society?
How to study failure instead of success of commons?
For which urban spaces and resources can commons be a viable alternative governance model?
Which specific opportunities and challenges does the urban environment offer to commons' initiatives?
How to establish durable collaboration between commons and local governments?
What impact do businesses and private investment have on the commons?
What role can commons play in the struggle for land rights, of in particular indigenous communities?
Which role can local and national governments play in the development of new commons?
Abstracts can be submitted for posters, individual papers, panels, and papers belonging to a coherent panel. See further for details.
the main organizer of the panel first needs to submit a panel proposal with an abstract on the session's content, and needs to inform the authors of the 4 papers about the submission ID that will be provided after submission of the panel (via a confirmation email).
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11/17/2021: 2021 National Book Award Winners Announced
2021 National Book Award Winners announced!
Winners, finalists and long lists as well as all kinds of info about the winners at the website, here.
Two honorary prizes were presented: Author-playwright Karen Tei Yamashita received a lifetime achievement medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and author-librarian-NPR commentator Nancy Pearl was given the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community!
A couple more great articles and reviews: from npr; and The New York Times.
And in case you missed it: the amazing list of finalists here.
Hell of a Book: A Novel (Hardcover)
By Jason Mott
Published: Dutton - June 29th, 2021
2021 National Book Award Winner for Fiction
We have a few in stock! Order here or let us know that you want one, and we will be happy to hold one for you!
All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake (Hardcover)
By Tiya Miles
Published: Random House - June 8th, 2021
2021 National Book Award Winner for Nonfiction
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Floaters: Poems (Hardcover)
By Martín Espada
Published: W. W. Norton & Company - January 19th, 2021
2021 National Book Award Winner for Poetry
Winter in Sokcho (Paperback)
By Elisa Shua Dusapin, Aneesa Abbas Higgins (Translator)
Published: Open Letter - April 27th, 2021
2021 National Book Award Winner for Translated Literature
Last Night at the Telegraph Club (Hardcover)
Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - January 19th, 2021
2021 National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature
Last Night at the Telegraph Club (Paperback)
Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - December 28th, 2021
Tropic of Orange (Paperback)
By Karen Tei Yamashita
Published: Coffee House Press - September 12th, 2017
2021 National Book Award Winner: lifetime achievement medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters
A Daughter of the Samurai: A Memoir (Modern Library Torchbearers) (Paperback)
By Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto, Karen Tei Yamashita (Introduction by), Yuki Obayashi (Introduction by)
Published: Modern Library - July 6th, 2021
The Writer's Library: The Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives (Paperback)
By Nancy Pearl, Jeff Schwager
Published: HarperOne - November 16th, 2021
2021 National Book Award Winner: Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community
George and Lizzie: A Novel (Paperback)
By Nancy Pearl
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Q: Configuring irssi to indent a specified amount when wrapping a message I use irssi-plugin-xmpp with transports to other instant messaging protocols, so JIDs get pretty long, meaning that messages that get sent to me get squished to the right side of the window.  I would like to have irssi indent messages by a fixed amount when wrapping, instead of indenting based on how long the users nick is.  How do I do this ?

A: If you do not yet have a file named ~/.irssi/default.theme, do
cp /usr/share/irssi/themes/default.theme ~/.irssi/
You might have to set this as your theme by doing the following in irssi:
/set theme default
But I didn't, default.theme is already set as my theme, probably because I have made changes to it with other commands.  If you already know which theme you are using, is it instead of default.theme below.
Now open the file ~/.irssi/default.theme in your favorite text editor, and change this line:
msgnick = "%K<%n$0$1-%K>%n %|";
to look like this:
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If you are using some other theme, your msgnick might be different.  The important part is the %|, as is ( kind of ) explained at this link:  http://www.irssi.org/documentation/startup
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/set indent=10
replacing 10 with whatever amount of indentation you want.
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CM Bezinjo Vows to Activate BCDA Project for Tourism Activities
Quetta: Chief Minister Baluchistan Abdul Qudus Bzjinjo has said that the provincial government would take all possible measures to make Baluchistan Coastal Development Authority (BCDA) active and more efficient for the development of coastal areas and promotion of tourism activities in the province. The CM was addressing the 17th meeting of the governing body which was also attended by the MPA Hammal Kalmati, Chief Secretary Baluchistan Abdul Aziz Aqeeli, Secretary Fisheries Baber Kaker, and the members of the governing body. The meeting also approved the budget grant-in-aid BCDA for the year 2021-22.
CDA Awarded Contract of Rs 542bn for Development
Speaking on the occasion the CM said that timely decisions are vital for the progress and prosperity of the institution. He added that he would pay a comprehensive visit to the coastal areas after Eid-ul-Fitr to review in detail the ongoing development activities in the ongoing projects. The CM expressed his resolve to provide all possible facilities at BCDA at the same time he directed the authorities concerned to protect the rights of the local population in all development projects. He said that no negligence in this respect would be tolerated.
Modern Sports Complex in Malir Laid Foundation by Wahab
It is relevant to mention here that Baluchistan is a province full of resources, natural beauty, and tourism spots. The establishment BCAD was meant for exploring the natural resource for the promotion of economic and tourism activities in the province. Last year the DG CDA Mr. Kaker said that a master plan of the coastline was being prepared and the feasibility steady of five fishing sites were also included in the tourism-related projects. Moreover, he added that seven eco-tourism spots, nine rest areas, a coastal highway, and some other projects were also included in the feasibility study. The development projects also include 8 floating Jetties, five beach parks, and some of the nurseries of Salicornia were also included in the development projects. The tourist resorts at Gadani, Miani Hour, Kund Malir, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar Marine Drive, and Jewani Sunset Point would be set up.


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Q: Trouble aligning a div I'll admit from the outset that I'm a self-semi-trained hack when it comes to html and css.
The problem I need help with is a drop down menu that is not centering in the container div. I need to have the menu behave like the one in the live site http://wedevents.com.au/index.htm
PROBLEM PAGE EXAMPLE: http://www.wedevents.com.au/index.asp (it's a work in progress so please forgive the mess)
Thaks for any help!
Regards,
Rick

A: I would adjust the width on your .topnav and adjust the padding as well.
Then on your ul.topnav li ul.subnav add this left:-31px; this shall make your drop down center below the weddings option

A: I'm assuming you mean you want the links across the top to be centered on the page?
Floating the ul left won't help that :p. On ul.topnav, remove float:left and change the following properties:
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 0 85px;
width: 630px;
height: 36px;

A: Create another div that will contain your ul class=topnav, set the width that fit in the page wrapper and add this as the property of ul:

margin: 0 auto;


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Dos Mundos
Julio Aguirre
© 2018 Houston Winner March 25, 2018 June 21, 2018
"Dos Mundos" by Julio Aguirre is a panoply featuring numerous Mexican historical occurrences along with significant cultural facets. It portrays the customs, history, and the daily life that distinguish Mexico today. The designer effectively represents historical periods alongside contemporary instances in a harmonious and coherent manner, highlighting the uniqueness of the country and presenting a comprehensive identity to his project. His selection of important figures progresses from the ancient Mayas to today's Mexican film director, screenwriter, producer, and novelist Guillermo Del Toro. His choice of figures connects the past to the present at a glance, while weighing the historical influences that have marked the country. Aguirre successfully translates Mexico's culture, history, and traditions in forty-five symbols that are perfectly executed and that present different peculiar attributes of Mexico in a thorough and cohesive approach. His flawless rendering skills seem effortless, clean, and unpretentious, yet they highlight the complexity and richness of this civilization.
Project description by the author
Mexico is a country rich in history, tradition, and culture. It is an immensely diverse domain that varies drastically in its regions within Mexico as a whole. From the ancient Mayan and Aztec presence, to the European conquest; all have played a huge role in shaping and defining the country Mexico is today. There has been a constant struggle to finding a cohesive identity throughout the course of history. There was an historic struggle to try and keep the native traditions, while adapting to the Spanish presence, and this has helped shape modern Mexico. Mexico has evolved and become a unique country with an identity that pulls influences from the best of both worlds. This unique timeline propelled me to produce 45 symbols that describe the culture, history, and traditions of both past and present Mexico. I decided to illustrate the symbols as glyphs influenced by the Aztec and Mayan cultures, to give a presence to the people who were natives of this land. Mexico has evolved drastically, yet the evidence of past cultures and events are still present everywhere today.
Julio Aguirre is a Graphic Design student at the University of Houston. Julio had chosen the pathway to become a rockstar, but decided to change his career and share his creativity through design. Has a great obsession with detail and won't be satisfied with his work until there's no loose ends.
juliocaguirre.design
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O instytucji
Maciej Puto
Kai Bumann
Cezary Nelkowski
Poprzedni dyrektorzy
Eleonora Harendarska
Andrzej Szwalbe
Klub melomana
MAEO
OSFP
AMBASADOR FP
Filharmonię wspierają
Melomaniak
Plan sali koncertowej
Chose website
Wysoki kontrast Powiększ czcionkę
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Pomeranian Philharmonic in BydgoszczFilharmonia Pomorska im. I. J. Paderewskiego w Bydgoszczy
Maciej Puto received the degree of Master of Arts at the Faculty of Vocal Music and Drama of the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz in 1995. He also completed Administration and Management Postgraduate Studies at Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz and Culture Management Studies at the Warsaw School of Economics. Between 1996 and 2007 he was a press spokesman for the Pomeranian Philharmonic in Bydgoszcz. He managed the department of promotion in the Marshall's Office in Toruń and Information Department in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province Office. Since 2011 he has been a director of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Centre of Culture in Bydgoszcz. He has been successively modernising the objectives of this institution, taking care of the development of the main cultural movement and the promotion of high culture. His efforts resulted in the complete renovation and extension of the house of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Centre of Culture. Since 1989 he has been working as a master of ceremonies, scriptwriter and concert producer. When he was still studying, Maciej Puto was employed by his alma mater, where he was responsible for organising concerts. In 1997, he started collaboration with the Bydgoszcz branch of TVP S.A. (Polish Television — the only public broadcaster in Poland), hosting his authorial musical show "Koncerty pod batutą". Maciej Puto has also cooperated with the local radio of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province (Radio PiK). Between 1996 and 2001 he was a member of the board of the J. Paderewski Music Society in Bydgoszcz. He prepared and organised the 5th edition of the Paderewski International Piano Competition in Bydgoszcz in 2001. He was appointed as a member of the organising committee of the Paderewski Year celebrations and he earned an Award of the President of Bydgoszcz for this work. Between 2004 and 2008 he was a member of the Programme Council of the Bydgoszcz Branch of TVP S.A. Until 2011, he had run a business, providing such services as concert and artistic event production. Since 2006, he has been teaching students of the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz in the field of cultural marketing, public communication, and concert hosting . The most important ceremonies that Maciej Puto has hosted in the recent years include: Rafał Blechacz's recital (2005, broadcast on the TVP Polonia channel), the concerts of the laureates of the Paderewski International Piano Competition (2010, 2013, Warsaw Philharmonic), Doctor Honoris Causa Awarding Ceremony in the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz (2007, 2010). He has been the producer of many chamber and symphonic concerts, such as Rafał Blechacz's recital in the town of Nakło nad Notecią and in Bydgoszcz, as well as the co-producer of the concert entitled "Światło prawdy" (The Light of Truth) with the music of Michał Lorenc and the concert of the oratorio "Sanctus" composed by Włodzimierz Korcz. In May 2015 Maciej Puto won a competition for the post of Pomeranian Philharmonic director. He has been working as a director of the Pomeranian Philharmonic since 1 September 2015.
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Filharmonia Pomorska została utworzona 1 I 1953 r. na podstawie zarządzenia Ministra Kultury.
Filharmonia Pomorska jest instytucją kultury Województwa Kujawsko-Pomorskiego, współprowadzoną przez Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego.
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Q: Is there a way to do "if/else if/else" statements ( aka check multiple conditions ) inline in React JSX? So I know that if I only have one condition to check I can put { condition ? results : elseresults } in JSX instead of the
if (condition) {
  results
} else {
  elseresults
}

in normal Javascript. But is there a way to check multiple conditions, where I would do
if (condition) {
} else if (condition 2) {
} else {
}

in normal JavaScript?

A: { condition1 ? result1 : condition2 ? result2 : resultElse }
Same as regular js: https://stackoverflow.com/a/55958241/12270342

A: You can do:
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Other thing you can do is:
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Or you can do nested ternaries!


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Croesus, Ceasar, Chavez?
December 3, 2007 by GayPatriotWest
In 549 B.C.E., Croesus, then secure as King of Lydia (a nation in what is now western Turkey), sought to expand his power by challenging the then-nascent Persian Empire. Because of the rapid expansion of that neighbor to the east, Croesus assumed it would be vulnerable to attack from his, a nation which has long since secured its power over the lands under its control. He grew ever more confident of his impending victory when he consulted the Oracle a Delphi and learned that if he crossed the river Halys, the boundary between the two realms, a great empire would fall.
When he crossed that boundary, an empire did indeed fall, but it was his own. Had he not sought to expand his realm — and his power, he would have likely continued to reign as a powerful king until his death. No wonder history remembers him not for his leadership, but for his wealth.
Half a millennium later, having defeated his rivals (and some former allies), Julius Caesar returned triumphant to Rome. He was assembling armies to attack the growing Parthian Empire in the East. Given his military record, his success seemed likely. But, before departing on that campaign in February 44 B.C.E, he declared himself dictator for life. A month later he was dead, murdered by a conspiracy which included some who had, until that declaration, supported him.
I thought of those men last night when I read that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez lost a referendum which would have strengthened the powers of the presidency and allowed him to run indefinitely for reelection. Even though Chavez controls the media on his nation, having closed down an opposition television network, he lost, in large part due to the "defection" of some of his erstwhile supporters who spoke out against this initiative.
While some of those supporters might continue to support the leader with aspirations of life-time dictatorship, his loss may serve as a rallying point for the opposition. They know now that he is not invincible. As Daniel Duquenal writes at Pajamas, "a revolution that loses an election is always in trouble."
Perhaps, just as those two historical rulers lost their secure positions of leadership when they overreached, so too will the Venezuelan strongman also fall for overreaching. Instead of this referendum serving to consolidate his power, it may will serve as the beginning of the end of his domination of Venezuela.
It's too soon to tell whether or not this is the beginning of the end. With his nation's economy in the tank despite rising fuel prices (which should be helping this oil-exporter), his people might start blaming their demagogic president for their woes. And now that he has been proven vulnerable, he may not be able to contain the forces rising against him.
Time will only tell whether this referendum represents a setback for Chavez or becomes the first nail in the coffin of his aspirations to control his nation as his buddy Castro has long controlled his.
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Filed Under: Anti-Americanism Abroad, Politics abroad
December 3, 2007 at 7:11 pm - December 3, 2007
You used Croesus and Ceasar to compare Chavez too? Show-off! 😉 Not bad comparisons actually and the first one while I knew about it wouldn't have immediately sprung to mind. God willing Chavez' days in power are numbered – single digits would be preferrable.
Caesar. Caesar. 🙂
Anyone know of a good velvet painting of Chavez I can get to hang next to my Daniel Ortega and Che velvet paintings? (I am also looking for an Allende in the oversized helmet velvet painting.) Meanwhile, Castro continues to crap in a bag of his design.
Who was it that was gloating on a Chavez victory down-blog?
The tyrant is slowed, but not stopped
Ian S says
Hey, you guys were always claiming he was one of the worst dictators in the world. What kind of a dictator worth his salt loses a referendum?
Please have some self-respect Ian and dont stoop to defend him just because we're opposed to him
Ian just loves that Chavez shut down the opposition media in his country. His kind would love to do the same to FoxNews and talk radio.
#6: Hey, you were the ones calling him a terrible dictator and I'm just saying I don't recall the last time a dictator lost a referendum. The implication is that perhaps he's not the Saddam wannabe you thought he was.
Cecil says
December 3, 2007 at 11:05 pm - December 3, 2007
A minor setback for Chavez. Don't forget that he still controls the legislature, the supreme court, the media, the oil company and the treasury. And the majority poor class still love him and support him. I hope this is the beginning of the end of his government, but I fear that he will only find another way of extending his control and getting his way.
bristlecone says
December 4, 2007 at 12:26 am - December 4, 2007
Ian S: Not a Saddam wannabe, but a Mugabe wannabe. By the time the Venezueans understand what is happening to their country, it will be too late.
December 4, 2007 at 1:06 am - December 4, 2007
how about a Big One for Monarchy?? It was Juan Carlos' telling the buffoon to "shut up" that revealed the cracks in the Dictator. And Venezuela listened.
I would bet that there were lots of votes against Chavez that were 'lost.' But, there were so many, it was completely unexpected, even by Jimmy Carter's crowd, and some 2% slipped by the guardians.
So, Chavez shut down opposition media, has his thugs fire on peaceful opposition protesters, locks up dissidents, nationalizes multiple industries, confiscates property, packs the legislature and the courts with rubber-stamp apparatchiks, rules by decree, makes common cause with Islamists like Ahmadinejihad and tyrants like Castro and Mugabe… but just because he loses an election, he's suddenly not such a bad guy? Right, Ian. Of course, you never thought he was such a bad guy to begin with.
"B.C.E", really? You guys are doing that now?
Dr. Ellen says
I'd bet Chavez lost by a lot worse than 49/51. He looked at the results of the election, and decided NObody was going to believe he won. Which stood a chance of making Venezuela ungovernable.
So declaring 49/51 was a way of giving people what they strenuously wanted, while saving face. Face is important to a dictator.
Dr. Ellen, I'm sure you're not the only one wondering if the margin for "No" was actually greater.
I was surprised by the initial bulletin @1:10A.M. in Caracas from the CNE (Naqtional Elections Commision) the talley was 49.9% yes and 50.1% no. In his press conference Hugaocalled it a photo finish but said the results are irreversible. The closeness of the results said one of two things or both; there was stuffing of the ballot box and/or the large number of abstentions would´ve voted no but were afraid of possible violence. The Globovision poll on Alo Ciudadano, usually showed by call in 20% yes and 80% no. Another newspaper just before the election showed 39% yes and 61% no.
Chavez, before the election, saild he would expell reporters or shut down the media for violation of election rules. The violation show was one his deputies from the Assembly, Iris Varela who gained international fame for assalting the moderator (anti-Chavista) of a talk program. She lead a motorcade in Tachira (her district) wearing the t-shirt Vota Si por Chavez which is a violation of election rules. So far she has not been expelled.
Cecil is right. Chavez has the power to make laws, rule by decree, since the plebiscite of December 2006. His term in office expires 2013. This gives him time do a lot of damage in his country and in the rest of Latin America. His national budget carries a large line for ¨Friends of the Revelution,¨to support acolytes in other countries who will follow his communist agenda. My fear, living in El Salvador, is that he will pour huge sums in the coffers of the FMLN. Ín the past their candidate, the late Shafik Handel, was easy to defeat. He was in the mold of Fidel Castro. Now their candidate, Mauricio Funes, a tv copmmentator on leftist tv channel 21 is more like Correa of Ecuador.
I'm just saying I don't recall the last time a dictator lost a referendum.
Are you really an idiot or do you just play one on the internet?
The left has a funny concept of democracy. According to the AP, Cuba is a democracy. I guess we should also expect the left-wing press to proclaim that Iran is gay-friendly, India is dangerously underpopulated, and the economy of Zimbabwe is the envy of the world.
Chavez is a dead man walking. His countrymen have known freedom…..and someone will, in time, make him face a sticky end.
Furthermore, America is addicted to oil. You don't come between a junky and his fix. America will see to it that he finds his grave sooner than later. Only Fools insult the mighty.
Talk softly, and carry a big stick still applys…..right Teddy!
MARGO says
The B.C.E. is a bit bothersome. Who signed off on it anyway?
Is GPW Jewish?


Happy New Year, Rachel! Reading this, I could relate very much. This last year was extremely tough, and I understand the feeling of being "stagnant" to some degree. I'm several years older than you, but that trusting thing, that being still thing, still is difficult! :) Be strong girly! Have hope. I pray daily for God to give myself and my family a hope and a future. Because with Him, all things are possible, the improbable becomes a promise, and miracles happen. I have to claim that for myself, and I know you can too :) Hugs!
Love how classy and fun this outfit is! Wishing you a great 2018. Psalm 46 is such a great message to start 2018 with. I know for me, I can get caught up with things but it's important to take a step back and know that God is always with you.


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He said the project is a "hobby and a passion". He often gets grateful listeners emailing him with their success stories, including a mother whose newborn baby is also seemingly a fan.
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Meanwhile Watson has not had to source new music for over a year. There are ambient music producers lining up to have people fall asleep to their material. However there are rules – no vocals, no piano, guitar or harp solos, and absolutely no ocean sounds or birdsong.


Whenever we PCS (which basically means moving, for my civilian readers) to a new post, there are certain things we must find out all over again. Like, where is the best place to buy groceries? Or get your car washed? Who has the cheapest gas? What roads are traffic prone?
You get my point, yes?
The little things we often take for granted must be relearned for our new location. So I thought to myself... why not work on a post guide? I wish I had one for everywhere we've been and the places we've yet to go, so it might prove useful for someone else.
In light of that revelation, here's the first installment of my Guide to Fort Bliss. I've compiled your opinions (that's right!), along with personal experience and some fact-checking online. Please, please feel free to help me add on to those guides. Times change, and tomorrow this information could all be wrong. Comment, send me an email, message me on the Army Life Facebook page... but add your own insight and experience. Help take the mystery out of this post for the next family coming in.
The picture to the left was taken inside one of many restaurants here in El Paso, TX. As with any other city, restaurants can be hit or miss. Some are really very good, and others... well, not so much.
El Paso has been swiftly growing with the addition of so many troops at Fort Bliss. I know the Hubs and I noticed many changes in the time we've been there. Four years ago, there weren't nearly as many places to eat out as there are now. And new places are being built everyday!
So, I asked, and you all answered... What are your favorite restaurants in the El Paso area, and which ones would you avoid?
Because there were so many good responses, the list is taking quite some time to compile. I'm kicking off Part 1 of this series with two staples in the area, Mexican/Tex-Mex and Steakhouses!
Being so close to the Mexican border, you would naturally assume that El Paso is home to some excellent Mexican restaurants... and it is! Lots of them, actually. But there are also a few who, let's just say, aren't as good. We'll start with the ones we'd go back to again and again, what do you think? I think yes.
I've heard mixed reviews about this place, but the larger part leans toward the positive. The atmosphere is festive, usually with live mariachi on weekends and some outdoor seating. I've personally been once, and the margaritas are on point! The biggest complaint seems to be about wait times. Consistently, there is a crowd at the door waiting for a table. And while this might deter some, it also vouches for the restaurant's popularity, right?!
2. Kiki's - This tiny restaurant is actually recommended by Aaron Sanchez of Food Network, specifically their Beef Machaca dish. Check out this YouTube video to get your taste buds watering!
I don't know why I haven't tried this restaurant yet, but you can bet it's now on my El Paso bucket list!
3. Burritos Crisostomas - Picked as one of the top 4 restaurants in Mexico by GQ Magazine (Mexico edition), I think their El Paso locations are worth trying out! I haven't yet been here myself, but several of you made recommendations. Urbanspoon reviews are very mixed, some loving it and others absolutely hating it. If you've eaten there, please comment and let us know whether you enjoyed it or not.
4. Julio's - There are several of these around El Paso, with the newest location at 3630 Joe Battle Blvd, in the Far East. The Hubs and I have eaten here only once so far, but we enjoyed it. The atmosphere was amazing, the new building is beautiful. Our service was prompt (not always the case in El Paso), and the food was good. I wouldn't say it was the best I ever had, but I would go back. The latest reviews on Urbanspoon have been positive. Plus, several of you have also mentioned this as a favorite. Win all around!
5. L & J Cafe - affectionately dubbed "the old place by the graveyard", this tiny hole-in-the-wall touts some excellent food. Their list of awards are numerous, and their popularity hits a whopping 92% on Urbanspoon (as of today). Based on reviews, I'd say this is the best Mexican you'll find around these parts. I'm so impressed, the Hubs and I will be checking it out ourselves within the next few weeks.
Now, I'd like to talk about those restaurants which have some mixed reviews, and some of which are just terrible. I apologize in advance if your favorite restaurant is on this list, but feel free to defend it in the comments section. I'm placing these here based on personal experience (of myself and others), reader comments, and online reviews.
1. Leo's - I'd like to start by saying: the Hubs and I have eaten here, and we enjoyed it. Was it the best I've ever had? Sadly, no. I would rate the atmosphere as good, the service ok, and the food about average. Several readers commented how Leo's is a particular favorite of theirs. However, other readers commented how much they dislike the food here. The online reviews seem to vary by location (there are 6 in the area), so this is a difficult one to call. I suggest trying it out for yourself and see what you think!
3. Andale - This restaurant has more bad reviews than good. Although the margaritas have been praised, the food, service, and atmosphere have all been harshly critiqued. Personally, I have eaten here once and would not go back. I took my mother and sister for a late lunch during the week. Our service was so slow, it was 3 hours before our meal was complete. And the food was not all that appetizing. It was edible, but definitely not good. Many have complained of noise levels, and the Urbanspoon rating hovers only around 50%. I'd say, try at your own risk.
4. Chico's Tacos - One person will tell you these are the best, and another will tell you how sick they got from eating them. I haven't tried it myself, for fear of the whole getting sick thing. Many reviews mention the grease factor (too much of it), so that probably explains the stomach issues. I think the major draw here is the low-priced menu. Another try at your own risk (and let us know how it goes)!
5. This last one is a difficult one to judge. The Hubs and I ate here upon our arrival in El Paso, and had a very negative experience. Therefore, we have never returned.
HOWEVER, the online reviews of this restaurant seem to be good. I haven't yet met anyone else who has eaten there, so I have no way to compare. If you've eaten at La Malinche (any of the locations), email me or comment below, so my biased view isn't the only one here.
This is the great state of Texas, so you can rest assured there are plenty of places to eat steak! Between the chain restaurants and the locally-owned, everyone should be able to find what they're looking for.
1. Cattleman's Steakhouse - When I ask about steak in El Paso, Cattleman's is always everyone's first response. Not only has it been voted America's Manliest Steakhouse, it's won countless other awards.
While I adore the atmosphere, I personally have not been in love with the food. To be perfectly honest, I've had better steaks elsewhere. And I am always surprised the restaurant doesn't offer any real vegetable selections. I mean, seriously?? I like a little salad or something with my meat.
Despite that, the Hubs and I have enjoyed dinner here several times. We usually take family when they visit because there is so much to see. Peacocks, rabbits, horses, and rattlesnakes, not to mention the movie sets. The whole adventure becomes an afternoon outing.
While I wouldn't drive out there for the food alone, I do occasionally enjoy an afternoon at Cattleman's with family and friends. Atmosphere is the huge draw here.
2. Edge of Texas - The reviews of this restaurant have been pretty great all across the board, from reader comments to Urbanspoon. The Hubs and I have eaten here once, and we both enjoyed it, so add in personal experience too. The largest complaint I hear are about business hours. Keep in mind this restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays! Many a patron has discovered this the hard way. While there may be a few naysayers in the bunch, overall the Edge of Texas rates with the best of the bunch here!
3. Corralitos Steakhouse - This is a new find for me, thanks to my pal Becky (you might remember her from our NY or Ireland trip)! We ate lunch there earlier this week, and it was excellent. I've seen a few bad reviews, but our food was perfect and the service impeccable. It's my understanding that this restaurant is doing some restructuring. The new philosophies must be working, because our meal was the best I've had in a while. Also, the atmosphere was cozy, always a bonus. If you've tried them in the past, I suggest going back again. if you've never been, then what are you waiting for?? I'll be curious to hear your responses, I hope you all enjoy it as much as Becky and I did.
4. Texas Roadhouse - I don't really like the idea of including a chain restaurant here; however, I'm adding this one as there will soon be one right on post at Freedom Crossing. As of now, the restaurant isn't open, but it will be fairly soon. In general, Texas Roadhouse tends to be a popular favorite everywhere, so I hope this new one lives up to the hype!
Now for the not so good ones. This was actually harder to come up with than you think. It is Texas, after all!
1. Great American Land and Cattle - I'm including this restaurant in the 'not so good' category for one major reason: Reviews vary greatly based on location. I've heard the Westside location is great, but the Zaragoza location is awful. Others fall in the middle. My only experience here was at Zaragoza, and it was indeed awful. We've never returned, though I've considered trying other locations. I'd love your input, please feel free to add your two cents in!
2. Cattle Baron - Though this restaurant receives many good reviews, they consistently lose points for the quality of their steaks. The atmosphere is good, salad bar is good, service is good... but the steaks fail to measure up. The most common adjective is "tasteless". I've eaten here several times and in various locations, as it's a chain. BUT, I've never ordered a steak. Love the salad bar though, and my food has always been tasty. Have you eaten a steak here? If so, what did you think?
So, that concludes Part 1 of our best (and worst) restaurants in good old EP. More posts are coming soon, with genres varying from Asian all the way to the best bakeries in town.
We really like Baja Fresh. The hubby used to try and get me to eat there, but I wanted to go somewhere else instead. We finally went a couple weeks or so before moving. It was good! We ended up going a few times before leaving and now I miss it :(. Not Mexican or Steakhouse, but BJ's is also good. I really liked their black cherry soda and sliders.
That's a bummer!! It is a chain, they don't have it out here though :/.
Thanks very good information !


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package org.cactoos.map;

import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;
import org.hamcrest.MatcherAssert;
import org.hamcrest.collection.IsMapWithSize;
import org.hamcrest.core.IsEqual;
import org.hamcrest.core.IsNot;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.llorllale.cactoos.matchers.Assertion;

/**
 * Test case for {@link MapEnvelope}.
 *
 * @since 0.4
 * @checkstyle JavadocMethodCheck (500 lines)
 * @checkstyle DiamondOperatorCheck (500 lines)
 */
@SuppressWarnings("PMD.TooManyMethods")
public final class MapEnvelopeTest {

    @Test
    public void mapIsEmptyTrue() {
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "#isEmpty() returns false for empty map",
            new NoNulls<>(
                new MapOf<Integer, Integer>()
            ).isEmpty(),
            new IsEqual<>(true)
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void mapIsEmptyFalse() {
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "#isEmpty() returns true for not empty map",
            new NoNulls<>(
                new MapOf<Integer, Integer>(
                    new MapEntry<>(1, 0)
                )
            ).isEmpty(),
            new IsEqual<>(false)
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void mapContainsKeyTrue() {
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "contains key returns false with exist key",
            new NoNulls<>(
                new MapOf<Integer, Integer>(
                    new MapEntry<>(1, 0)
                )
            ).containsKey(1),
            new IsEqual<>(true)
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void mapContainsKeyFalse() {
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "contains key returns true with absent key",
            new NoNulls<>(
                new MapOf<Integer, Integer>(
                    new MapEntry<>(1, 0)
                )
            ).containsKey(0),
            new IsEqual<>(false)
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void mapContainsValueTrue() {
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "contains value returns false with exist value",
            new NoNulls<>(
                new MapOf<Integer, Integer>(
                    new MapEntry<>(1, 0)
                )
            ).containsValue(0),
            new IsEqual<>(true)
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void mapContainsValueFalse() {
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "contains value returns true with absent value",
            new NoNulls<>(
                new MapOf<Integer, Integer>(
                    new MapEntry<>(1, 0)
                )
            ).containsValue(1),
            new IsEqual<>(false)
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void mapEqualsToItself() {
        final MapOf<String, String> map =
            new MapOf<String, String>(new MapEntry<>("key", "value"));
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "Map doesn't equal to itself",
            map,
            new IsEqual<>(map)
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void mapNotEqualsToAnotherClass() {
        final MapOf<String, String> map =
            new MapOf<String, String>(new MapEntry<>("key1", "value1"));
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "Map equals to an instance of another type",
            map,
            new IsNot<>(
                new IsEqual<>("Totally different type")
            )
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void mapEqualsToMapWithSameEntries() {
        final String key = "key2";
        final String value = "value2";
        final MapEntry<String, String> input = new MapEntry<>(key, value);
        final MapEntry<String, String> expected = new MapEntry<>(key, value);
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "Map doesn't equal to another map with same entries",
            new MapOf<String, String>(input),
            new IsEqual<>(new MapOf<String, String>(expected))
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void equalsDoesNotFailOnNulls() {
        final MapEntry<String, String> first =
            new MapEntry<>("key3", "value3");
        final MapEntry<String, String> second =
            new MapEntry<>("key4", null);
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "Map must allow null values",
            new MapOf<String, String>(first, second),
            new IsEqual<>(new MapOf<String, String>(first, second))
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void mapNotEqualsToOtherWithDifferentKeys() {
        final String value = "value5";
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "Map equals to another map with different keys",
            new MapOf<String, String>(new MapEntry<>("key5", value)),
            new IsNot<>(
                new IsEqual<>(
                    new MapOf<String, String>(
                        new MapEntry<>("key6", value)
                    )
                )
            )
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void mapNotEqualsToOtherWithDifferentValues() {
        final String key = "key7";
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "Map equals to another map with different values",
            new MapOf<String, String>(new MapEntry<>(key, "value7")),
            new IsNot<>(
                new IsEqual<>(
                    new MapOf<String, String>(
                        new MapEntry<>(key, "value8")
                    )
                )
            )
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void hashCodeDependsOnItems() {
        final String key = "key9";
        final String value = "value9";
        final MapEntry<String, String> input = new MapEntry<>(key, value);
        final MapEntry<String, String> expected = new MapEntry<>(key, value);
        MatcherAssert.assertThat(
            "hashCode returns different results for same entries",
            new MapOf<String, String>(input).hashCode(),
            new IsEqual<>(new MapOf<String, String>(expected).hashCode())
        );
    }

    @Test
    public void hashCodeDoesNotFailOnNulls() {
        final MapEntry<String, String> first =
            new MapEntry<>("key10", "value10");
        final MapEntry<String, String> second =
            new MapEntry<>("key11", null);
        new MapOf<String, String>(first, second).hashCode();
    }

    @Test
    @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
    public void emptyMapEnvelopeShouldBeEqualToEmptyDerivedMap() {
        final MapEnvelope<Integer, String> base = new MapOf<>();
        final DerivedMapEnvelope<Integer, String> derived =
            new DerivedMapEnvelope<>(new HashMap<>());
        new Assertion<>(
            "EmpBase and derived MapEnvelope which are empty should be equal.",
            base,
            new IsEqual<>(derived)
        ).affirm();
    }

    @Test
    @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
    public void mapEnvelopeShouldCompareDerivedClasses() {
        final int key = 1;
        final String value = "one";
        final MapEntry<Integer, String> entry = new MapEntry<>(key, value);
        final MapEnvelope<Integer, String> base = new MapOf<>(entry);
        final Map<Integer, String> hashmap = new HashMap<>();
        hashmap.put(key, value);
        final DerivedMapEnvelope<Integer, String> derived =
            new DerivedMapEnvelope<>(hashmap);
        new Assertion<>(
            "Base and derived MapEnvelope of same content should be equal.",
            base,
            new IsEqual<>(derived)
        ).affirm();
    }

    @Test
    public void putIsDelegated() {
        final Map<Integer, Integer> map = new DerivedMapEnvelope<>(
            new HashMap<>()
        );
        map.put(0, 1);
        new Assertion<>(
            "must contain element after #put()",
            map,
            new IsEqual<>(
                new MapOf<Integer, Integer>(
                    new MapEntry<>(0, 1)
                )
            )
        ).affirm();
    }

    @Test
    public void clearIsDelegated() {
        final Map<Integer, Integer> map = new DerivedMapEnvelope<>(
            new MapOf<Integer, Integer>(
                new MapEntry<>(0, 1)
            )
        );
        map.clear();
        new Assertion<>(
            "must be empty after #clear()",
            map,
            new IsMapWithSize<>(new IsEqual<>(0))
        ).affirm();
    }

    @Test
    public void removeIsDelegated() {
        final Map<Integer, Integer> map = new DerivedMapEnvelope<>(
            new MapOf<Integer, Integer>(
                new MapEntry<>(0, 1)
            )
        );
        map.remove(0);
        new Assertion<>(
            "must be empty after #remove()",
            map,
            new IsMapWithSize<>(new IsEqual<>(0))
        ).affirm();
    }

    /**
     * Class derived from MapEnvelope to use in some tests.
     * @param <K> - key type
     * @param <V> - value type
     * @since 0.4
     */
    private static class DerivedMapEnvelope<K, V> extends MapEnvelope<K, V> {
        DerivedMapEnvelope(final Map<K, V> content) {
            super(content);
        }
    }
}


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Recognition of designs for disabled
SCHINDLER'S lift has followed in the footsteps of the similarly titled film, winning multiple prizes at an award ceremony this week.
By Laurence Frost
The Belgian division of the engineering firm accepted a European Commission 'Design for All' award for products and services that improve the lives of people with disabilities.
The Swiss firm's Liftloc lifts, which offer improved accessibility and 'intelligent' features for wheelchair users, came top in both the Work and Workplace category and a public internet poll.
The other two categories were won by German firm Wall for its Streetline public toilet with a built-in telephone helpline, and Belfast-based Translink, a website that plans routes and itineraries for disabled travellers.
"It's heartening to see that Design for All principles are in many cases already firmly embedded in the policies and day-to-day organisation of so many companies across Europe," said Social Affairs Commissioner Anna Diamantopoulou, presenting the awards at a ceremony hosted by blind French singer Gilbert Montagné.
More from ... Laurence Frost


Jack is at the Gentleman & Rogues Club to get his hair cut and beard trimmed by Craig. He wants to go pretty short on the sides with a 1. Craig starts by taking the clippers over comb to get some of the weight and length off before starting the rest of the trim. He does this on the sides and around the back, then goes in with a 1 guard in the same areas to get the super short cut that Jack wanted.
After taking the weight out and bringing in the sides, Craig freehands a bulk of the weight near the top and gives it some shape. Then he goes over the sides again with a 1 guard and an open lever. Once that is done, he moves on to the actual hair. He sectioned it from the hairline and goes across the scalp. He starts at the crown and angles it out then cuts. That way when he combs it back it'll lay flat.
Craig blow drys the hair so he can see how the hair falls naturally and cut it much more easily. Then moved on to the beard. He likes to keep it more natural rather than giving it a shape. Craig freehands the flyaways on the sides and in front. He combs the mustache to either side and trims away the bits that fall in front of his mouth. The length at the bottom goes away a bit to get rid of the wisps, and Craig shapes the beard to look more rounded and natural. Then finished off the whole look with Styling Balm in the beard and mustache.


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Dr. Greg Sanders receives 2022-24 Phi Kappa Phi Artist Award — May 05, 2022
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Texas A&M-Kingsville director selected for Every Learner Equity Advisory Board — May 02, 2022
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Trombone quartet wins International Trombone Association competition — Aug 02, 2021
A trombone quartet from Texas A&M University-Kingsville School of Music was named the winner of the International Trombone Association's (ITA) trombone quartet competition in July at Columbus State University in Georgia. The quartet, named The Chulobones, consists of three music education and performance majors, including Joey Guerra of Brownsville; Guillermo Navarro of Laredo, Carlos D. García of Brownsville; and A&M-Kingsville alumni Eden Garza, of...
Javelina Alumni Association honors Texas A&M-Kingsville Alumni with awards — Jun 30, 2021
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University donors contribute over $11 million in gifts during FY2020 — Nov 13, 2020
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Texas A&M System Regents approve Roberson as new Regents Professor — Nov 12, 2020
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By Jeff McLain Office of Alumni Services and Giving KINGSVILLE (August 11, 2020) - The Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 Javelina Engineering Hall of Fame Award. The Javelina Engineering Hall of Fame recognizes graduates of the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering who have made a significant impact in the field of engineering. The Hall of Fame designation is presented to alumni who...
Texas A&M-Kingsville Golden Key chapter earns second Key Chapter of the Year — Jul 03, 2020
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Students and faculty win big at 56th Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society Awards — Mar 02, 2020
Students and faculty from the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources brought home a number of awards from the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society (TCTWS) state meeting in February. Alex Meza, a junior from Mission, received first place in photography in the Humor Category. The plant identification team placed second as a team with Kye Johnston, a senior from Victoria, placing second in the individual score competition. Plant team...
Texas A&M-Kingsville Wind Symphony named semi-finalist in national competition — Feb 06, 2020
Texas A&M University-Kingsville's Wind Symphony has made the list of semi-finalists in the American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts. The organization announced the semi-finalist bands and wind ensembles for the year 2019 to 2020 on Jan 29, 2020. The Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Scott Anthony Jones, is one of seven ensembles to make the university division list. The ensemble is the premiere concert band at A&M-Kingsville and serves the region...
Texas A&M-Kingsville to receive $19 million bequest-largest in university history — Aug 23, 2019
By Elaine Barnes Coordinator, Alumni and Donor Communications Office of Alumni Services and Giving 361.593.4839 elaine.barnes@tamuk.edu August 23, 2019 (Kingsville, TX) – The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Foundation announced, with gratitude, the largest singular gift from an individual in the university's almost 100-year history. The $19.5 million bequest is also the leading commitment to date for the university's first comprehensive...