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Against idealism
Max Weber, an anti-Marxian idealist
[The following thoughts are from this book.]
It's funny that people often deprecate Marxian materialism as an explanation of society and human behavior, given that virtually no one cares much about ideas. People think they do, but basically they're wrong. They insist that ideas, ideological motivations, and spiritual matters are very important to them....but then proceed to ignore them in their lives. Just listen to people talk and you'll see they're essentially unfamiliar with ideas and don't think about them very often. Their understanding of the world is utterly superficial; their ideological commitments exist mainly on the level of words; quotidian personal interests are what preoccupy them. Food, money, success, power, relationships, entertainment, etc. Every so often religion or politics will come up in conversation and people will get strangely animated for a few minutes, but that isn't very significant. Anyway, most of the time a person's commitments to certain ideas, such as they are, derive from their reflection of his or her interests, or their being a sublimation of his or her interests. Some selflessness might be involved—and with many people, such as dedicated activists, that's a very important element—but even then, of course, the ideas are merely abstract reifications of concrete interests or feelings or modes of interaction with others. "Material" realities, that is. But I've strayed from my original point.
I'd also note, incidentally, that often when people object to "ideas" they're really objecting to changing their way of doing things. Religious conservatives oppose liberal reformers in large part because they're used to doing things (rituals) a certain way, and the thought of changing that makes them profoundly uncomfortable. The human mind/brain, after all, like that of other animals, is a pretty "conservative" thing: it finds comfort, so to speak, in patterns, habits, routines, rituals repeated again and again, such that encountering or doing new things can be very disturbing. Not always, especially not in the case of children (although observe how they react upon meeting strangers or when their parents force them, for whatever reason, to change some habit or discard some toy they're used to). Curiosity and learning can be a source of great pleasure. But changing one's behavior or attitudes is hard, sometimes impossible. Sartre notwithstanding, the self is not "free" in this way. Therefore many people object to the "idea" of gay marriage, because it hasn't been a part of their routine. It isn't how they have lived their lives—they find it challenging to their ways of acting and thinking—so they oppose it.
People usually think of religion as an example of the importance of ideas, and to an extent they're right. But not to the extent that is commonly thought. Religion is not only ideas, after all, but also institutions. Social roles. Modes of interaction. And simply an excuse to get together with people once or several times a week, to socialize and act out rituals that reaffirm community. These kinds of behavior, as opposed to mere thinking about various transcendental ideas, are the most important aspect of religion for most people. And one reason why religion is so tenacious in the modern world is that institutions are tenacious, especially institutions with a lot of power and resources backing them up.[1] It isn't only "ideas"; it is generation after generation being socialized into institutions, to respect power-structures centered around priests and bishops and reverends and pastors and so on—an especially easy thing to do because such respect gets people communal affection and allows them to participate in a significant part of social life. In the light of so many satisfying and self-affirming communal rituals molding one from one's childhood, it is easy to understand why millions would believe in God and try to act as he wants (because that means acting as the community wants). "Ideas" are in this case, as in most others, little more than reflections or residues of social behavior. By being influenced by the idea of God, one is being influenced by social structures that one has internalized.
A riposte to an idealist.— I can imagine that a contemporary "idealist" might defend the importance of ideas and ideologies by invoking the Tea Party and its Republican representatives, most of whom are definitely ideologically driven. I would respond that, yes, an ideology can be important in this way, but only because it serves the interests of some set of institutions. Sectors of business are funding and helping to organize these ideological movements because it is in their interest to do so. They are blasting society with billions of dollars' worth of propaganda and political-campaign money. The very idiocy of the Reaganite, Tea-Party ideology, together with its popularity, is evidence of the power of moneyed interests—because unless people had been subjected for decades to well-funded public-relations campaigns, they would not have succumbed to such a stupid ideology. Business propaganda is so ubiquitous it has destroyed people's common sense. Thus arises an ideological movement like the Tea Party, which offers solutions to people's material grievances that promise to aggravate their grievances. (For instance, Tea Partiers hate Wall Street, but they want to rein in the power of the federal government, which is the only thing that can regulate Wall Street.)
So, in short, the Tea Party, far from being proof of the power of ideas, is proof of the power of wealthy institutions.
You, nationalist, are an idiot.— You can say whatever you want about the importance of nationalism and its challenge to Marxism; in the end, the fact remains that class, or economic and environmental situation, is more immediately important to people than "nation," which is an imaginary construction and took centuries of warfare and indoctrination just to be recognized by ordinary people. Peasants have always been more concerned with survival and their immediate situation than "nationality"—even since the 19th century, when they were finally made aware of the principle of nationality. Serfs were always more invested in their struggles against the nobility than in some educated elite's preoccupation with "national identity" or whatnot. As for the thousands of years of tribal wars and barbarian invasions and imperial clashes and all that shitheap of history, that was mostly a function of the quest for economic power, material resources, material domination. In recent centuries, yes, a few other things have been added into the mix, which interact with political and economic power in complicated ways. But these newer principles, such as ethnicity, are ultimately secondary to class domination and subordination, because without resources (and their specific distribution, determined by class relations) nothing is possible. Whatever social, cultural, and political institutions there are, and whatever purposes they're directed towards, they need resources first, and those depend on modes of production and distribution, which entail specific power-structures with specific interests. "Nation"? Get real.
Class, race, and gender.— The significance of each of these is multidimensional. Class, however, seems to have a unique sociological importance insofar as class structures, or economic structures, constitute society's essential "infrastructure," the skeleton that is fleshed out in culture, politics, ideological trends, etc. Race and gender, by contrast, are primarily subjective identities, not objective structures rigorously defined and enforced in the ways that capitalist class-relations are.[2] In imagination, one can picture rearrangements of the occupants of positions in class structures; black people could occupy capitalist positions and whites occupy wage-earning positions, or the current relative places of most women and men could be reversed in the same way. And society would continue to have basically the same institutional configuration it does now, with lower wage-earners viciously exploited—only these would be white men. In fact, blacks and women have made advances along these lines, even as the real sources of mass oppression have barely been touched due to the lack of institutional change. To change the institutional structures and so really change society, capitalist class-relations have to be abolished.
Concentration of power and resources has, from the very beginning, been the overwhelming source of the world's ills. (Not religion, as Richard Dawkins et al. would have you believe.) Abolishing it is the sine qua non for establishing a humane society. –Yes, it is that simple. All the sophisticated analyses of historians and economists and philosophers boil down to the fact that it's imperative to abolish the concentration of wealth, and therewith the concentration of power.
[1] In the U.S., for instance, since the 1970s conservative business sectors have subsidized the propagation of fundamentalist religion.
[2] To be more accurate, race and gender are "objective structures" to the extent that they more or less coincide with economic relations. Forms of racial oppression fit into forms of class oppression.
Closed borders and democratic theory
Critiques of Richard Rorty (and postmodernism)
Personal reflections on anarchism
decadence
moral ideals


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A Fashionable Life in 'The Gospel According to André'
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CHICAGO – He's not a household name, but his influence has affected the closets of those households. André Leon Talley ("ALT") is a New York City fashionista of the highest order, despite a background that would never predict that fate. But a person in the right place at the right time with the right work ethic can product magical results, and "The Gospel According to André" conjures that journey for Talley.
'Nocturnal Animals' Takes Two Stories to New Levels
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CHICAGO – Reality and fantasy have separate rules, and in fantasy there are no rules. This is the philosophy of "Nocturnal Animals," a wild character study that exists on the reality/fantasy planes. And it has the bonus of the Amy Adams/Isla Fisher mix-up and Jake Gyllenhaal at his Gyllenhaal-iest.
Fashionistas Will Swoon for 'Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's'
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CHICAGO – Watch out folks, the one percenters are fighting back. After the rabble of the 99 forced their way into Occupy Wall Street territory, the true rulers of America are pushing back in the only way they know how…by shopping. "Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's" is a gloriously vain documentary about a legendary shopping experience in Manhattan. What, The Gap wasn't available?
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Home News Ethnic Minorities in Mondolkiri Band Together in New Political Party
Ethnic Minorities in Mondolkiri Band Together in New Political Party
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Indigenous people in Mondolkiri province have joined together to form a new political party to give a voice to the country's minority groups, a party official said Wednesday.
Sroy Khet, an ethnic Bunong and interim deputy leader of the Cambodian Indigenous Democracy Party (CIDP), said that more than 20 indigenous people had decided to create the party, adding that most of the founders had previous experience in civil society.
"We have had the intention to create the party since 2005, but we did not have the ability to create it," he said. "We will defend all Cambodians' identities, beliefs, languages, customs and cultures."
Mr. Khet said the nascent party already had the required minimum of 80 supporters and the proper documentation to register with the Interior Ministry, and that it planned to do so in November.
Sok Ratha, provincial coordinator for local rights group Adhoc, said he had met with the CIDP's founders and discussed the reasons they wanted to form a new party.
"They think that Cambodian politicians do not understand what they want," he said. "They think that only indigenous people understand their difficult living conditions and their customs."
Mr. Ratha added that the 20 founders had stressed that they were independent from any other political groups in the country.
The CIDP would be the fifth political party to be registered this year, with radio station owner Mam Sonando, former NGO director Yeng Vireak, dissident Suon Serey Ratha and ousted CNRP official Lak Sopheap all heading new parties.
Yun Mane, executive director of the Cambodian Indigenous People Organization, said that if the CIDP's leaders could find ways to finance the party, it could be an important influence.
"I think it will give more voice for their people in the future and it also can bring more attention to their own issues," she said. "It's about addressing the land issues…and other challenges like education and health."
(Additional reporting by Anthony Jensen)


The state government has today constituted two high level boards –separate for Kashmir and Jammu provinces to consider and recommend the cases of convicts for remission of their sentences.
This move is being seen as a humane and pragmatic step and big relief for the prisoners who have become reformed beings while serving their jail terms. The boards, both headed by Director General Prisons Dr Ashok Bhan, will study the individual cases of convicts to make recommendations for remittance of their sentence.
An official spokesman said that the Government has constituted two Review Boards, one each for the Jammu and Kashmir divisions, to consider cases of convicts eligible for remission of sentence. These Boards have been constituted for a period of two years and will be chaired by Director General of Police, Prisons.
The Members of the Board for Kashmir division are; District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, District Magistrate, Srinagar, Dr. Afzal Qadiri, former Professor, Law department, University of Kashmir, Miss Fozia Imam Ashai, Project officer, State Resource Centre, University of Kashmir, Dr. Qazi Masood, Professor, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Ms Nighat Pandit, NGO Help Foundation and a nominee of Advocate General while Superintendent Central Jail, Srinagar will be its Member Secretary.
The Members of the Board for Jammu division are District and Sessions Judge, Jammu, District Magistrate, Jammu, Dr. V. K. Kapoor, former Professor, Law department, University of Jammu, Mrs. Seema Shekhar, Advocate, Dr. Ved Ghai, Director Social Welfare, Jammu, a nominee of Advocate General while Superintendent, Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal, Jammu will be Member Secretary.


Cocoa Beach is the perfect destination for those seeking the best of sea and space. Here, you can see everything from an eagle soaring across a brilliant blue sky to the silver bullet of a space shuttle "soon no longer to be" streaking into orbit.
NASA's Kennedy Space Center, is situated in the middle of the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex features interactive exhibits, guided bus tours, an art gallery, a rocket garden and a gift shop. The five-story IMAX theater features films with footage shot by NASA astronauts on location — in space. The more personal story of space exploration is highlighted at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and U.S. Space Camp, where visitors can view memorabilia from the original Mercury Seven and Gemini astronauts. Step on board a full-sized replica of the shuttle orbiter and get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of NASA's Launch Status Center.
At Port Canaveral, fish for the ocean's finest seafood from the jetty or take a trip on an exclusive cruise liner. Two of Disney Cruise Lines' new cruise ships call Port Canaveral home. Each glistening white mega-ship embarks on three- and four-day adventures with vacation packages that can include the world-famous Disney World theme parks. A bustling array of sumptuous seafood restaurants, casual taverns and even a floating tiki bar, have made this area a new dining and nightlife hotspot. Port Canaveral also offers three parks including one featuring oceanfront camping for RVs and tents.
Whether you're seeking a high-tech or a laid-back vacation experience, the Cocoa Beach area can accommodate you.


This camera is located on the Denali Towers North office building in Midtown Anchorage and is pointed South-East. The large single-story tan structure in the center of the view is the Sears Mall and in front of it runs Northern Lights Blvd., a one-way street moving East to West. Behind the mall is Benson Blvd., a one-way street moving West to East. The single-story building complex at the center left of the picture is the Fred Meyer shopping mall and between the two runs the New Seward Highway in a North-South direction.


Yesterday I received the Jonathan Adler fall catalogue and all I can say is WOW. If it was possible, I would move right into those glossy gorgeous pages. I have always been a fan of Jonathan Adler and his partner Simon Doonan. Honestly, this is Jonathan's best collection yet. BUT, don't take my word for it...see it for yourself!!!!


I have written a book about [insert either fiction or nonfiction subject here] and would like to know where I can find publishers or agents who handle these types of books.
I get questions like this all the time emailed to the blog, in lieu of a query, or even via phone, so while it might seem basic, let's discuss it anyway.
There are a number of terrific books and Web sites available to get you started on the road to publication. I'm going to ask my readers to comment on some of their favorites as well, so don't forget to read through the comments section. However, the first place I suggest writers start is The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published, and they do have a variety of different titles targeted to specific genres. This book will give you a basic understanding of publishing and what it takes to get published. From there you can begin your search for agents and publishers.
I also recommend Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, and Literary Agents or Literary Marketplace as a place to begin researching which agents might be right for you. Keep in mind I say "begin" because books are written nearly a year before publication, so you can't guarantee the information you find there is the most up-to-date. Therefore, I would use these books to write your preliminary list and then work to further perfect your list by using the various Web sites and blogs that tend to have more updated information. Sites I recommend are Preditors & Editors, Absolute Write, Backspace, or Agent Query.
I also strongly recommend that you become involved in a local or online writers group; there are many around the world, including local chapters of Romance Writers of America, Mystery Writers of America and Science Fiction Writers of America. Whether you write in genre fiction or not these organizations all provide an amazing resource for authors.
And of course, before submitting to any agent be sure to read the submission guidelines and review the information on that agent's Web site. This will ensure that you follow proper submission procedure and that your material fits the genres the agent represents.
I am just enjoying the ride to getting my first draft complete, however I will take this information and save it for later! There are so many helpful books out there it's crazy!!!
Another good site is Query Tracker.
If you write crime fiction, join Sisters in Crime. And you don't have to be female to join. We have many men in our ranks.
Also, subscribe to Publisher's Lunch to see the deals that agents make. You might see a deal listed for a book similar to yours.
And don't forget to check out the agency's webpage--if they have one. Sometimes AQ or QT don't get the updates that the agent might make on their website.
For romance writers, www.passionatepen.com has a listing of agents and publishers for the romance genre. Also, at the Absolute Write Water Cooler you can research a particular agent/editor and read posts about other writers' experiences with them.
If you join Sisters in Crime you can then join The Guppies (the great unpublished!). They have critique groups and a fabulous Yahoo group that talks all about agents and the submission process. This is another place to get up to date information on what particular agents have expressed interest in - in real time. It is posted by people out there querying, going to conferences, reading articles, blogs, etc. You can even post your query letter there and get some valuable feedback.
I've been writing for a year now, and while I am on my third manuscript, I continue to learn more with each one. The first thing I did was purchase Jeff's guide and it was worth every penny. Now I am looking for a writing group to join. I am taken back by the amount of information out there for those of us who wish to get publised. There is more than enough help out there, you just might have to dig a little for it.
I also use querytracker.net and highly recommend it. You can find agents by which genres they represent, then each agent page has links to Preditors & Editors, Agent Query, and Publisher's Marketplace.
It's an awesome one stop shopping kind of resource :).
In the UK, the Artists' and Writers' Yearbook is invaluable. QueryTracker is great for the US, though.
Writer's Market, The Black Hole, Duotrope.
What a nice post, Jessica, thank you.
For those hoping to break into the the children's and/or young adult markets, check out the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), which has local chapters. I found an excellent local critique group through my local SCBWI chapter. They also host conferences and workshops and provide resources for aspiring authors.
Absolute Write's Bewares and Background check separates the good publishers from the bad (as Wendy pointed out), and is essential reading if anyone is thinking of self-publishing. There are still people signing away their precious manuscripts to PA nevertheless - which has had so much bad press that any commentary I could make is irrelevant.
I was scammed by some of the literary agents listed as "highly recommended" on Preditors and editors. I would not trust P&E as a good source of information.


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Q: Blobstore is stable enough for production? I really need upload files bigger that 1 Mb, so i only have the Blobstore API. But any use it in production? know any issue or problems?

A: I've used the Google-internal equivalent happily (I work for Google), but the externally-available Blobstore is explicitly tagged as "an experimental feature" in the docs -- "the API and behavior of the service may change in ways that are not compatible with earlier releases, even for minor releases of the runtime environments" is how the same docs translate this "experimental feature".
For most definitions of "use in production", I guess this "may change in ways that are not compatible" would mean the answer has to be "no", alas.  If you're an exceptionally agile and nimble development shop, able and willing to change the API around as needed, maybe. Otherwise, I'd recommend setting up a separate "pilot project" to explore the current offering and not depend on it (yet) on your "production" (revenue-generating, mission-critical, etc) project!
But, no, I do not know of any issues or problems with Blobstore, except for that "experimental" tag... which, however, has its importance!-)

A: It seems that the blobstore is no longer marked as experimental, so I'm guessing it's now stable enough for serious use.
I don't see any mention of it being experimental here:
https://developers.google.com/appengine/docs/python/blobstore/overview

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Azafran is 'Saffron' in Spanish from our great supplier Azafranes manchegos. Here you can get the best flavours from 1g of D.O. certified "Spanish Gold"
Considered the best saffron in the world for its unique characteristics, it has a high coloring power, intense, strong and exotic aroma with a slight bitter taste. It is grown only in the region of Castilla La Mancha (Spain). An irreplaceable spice in many Spanish recipes. Made from the dried stigma of crocus flowers - approximately 150,000 flowers are needed for one kilogram of dried saffron. This is equivalent to 2,000 square metres of field area per kilogram of harvest.
Fortunately you only need a little to get Saffron's distinct flavour and colour.


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The Skylink 66 works very well and it's easy to carry in pocket. With the included mounting bracket, it can be easily and conveniently mounted in the smallest of cars or in a dry spot on a motorcycle (it's not waterproof). It is very easy to program. The range of operation is a bit less than the full size original remote, but still far enough to open the door for entry without hesitation. The skylink 66n is highly recommended as a replacement or as an addition.


It's Miley -- In Your Bedroom?!
Ring in the New Year with Miley Cyrus! The Disney darling is headlining a MTV New Year's Eve special straight from a fan's bedroom!
The show will broadcast from the house of one lucky fan, and Cyrus will perform from the fan's bedroom! The "Hannah Montana" star will surprise the fan earlier in the day, spend the afternoon with them, visit their friends and help their favorite charity.
Miley's bro's band Metro Station will perform along with All Time Low, The Academy Is ... and Kevin Rudolf.
"FNMTV Presents: A Miley-Sized Surprise" airs live on MTV December 31.


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An experience along the palm-flanked directs of Kerala in a gorgeous houseboat is the best way to recognize your unique first occasion together. In a world gifted with grandness, you will skim past old Chinese nets, water lilies, rice fields, beautiful Kerala houses and coconut trees. A guided visit down the lagoons would give you an entire and overwhelming understanding of the back waters of Kerala and will uncover some of the beguiling confirmations about life.
The houseboats are called Kettuvallams. These vessels are made by weaving wooden sheets. Uncommon as it might sound, no nails are utilized while making Kettuvallams. The wooden sheets are hardened with coir ropes and a while later secured with dull gum made using cashew nutshells. Houseboats are the pride of Kerala. We have outlined our Kerala houseboat packages particularly for newlyweds and friends looking for an extraordinary escape.
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The streets in Alleppey are on a particularly essential level the same as the ones in Venice. It is a champion among the most enquired about Kerala houseboat tour packages. Alleppey and Kumarakom are places that sprinkle up town life. Lakes and tidal ponds offer bewildering settlement on traditional houseboats. On the coasts along the unfathomable degree of back waters you can encounter the most amazing presentation of the world. The rice fields, towns, rich green shores will stun you. In the evening times, the cool, quiet and whirling environment makes your minute unprecedented.
Kerala is a prime destination for eco-tourism, backwaters, national parks, hill stations, etc. The Gods Own Country will be the best place to be away from hustles and bustles of your life. The hill stations of the state are covered with mist and the cool air surround you will make you experience the heaven on earth. Find the Kerala houseboat packages you are looking for at Poppins Holidays.


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Mary Ann Laymon's funeral service has been rescheduled due to weather.
Please notice that the new date of her funeral is Tuesday, February 12.
Mary Ann Laymon, 86, of Warren, MN, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 29, 2019 at North Star Manor in Warren.
Mary Ann was born on July 24, 1932, in Warren, to Gordon and Emma (Sundby) Olson. The family homesteaded in rural Viking, MN, in 1941, Mary still attending school in Warren and riding in weekly with her Dad. She graduated from Warren High School and attended teacher's training before taking a job as a schoolhouse teacher in Comstock Township and, later, in Viking.
As a newborn, Mary's family went to visit some friends, and she was "introduced" to a toddler, Larry Laymon. The two would remain close friends and eventually get married on June 30, 1956, in our Savior's Lutheran, Warren. The young couple made their home on a farm outside of Radium. Mary was an excellent farm wife, raising their two children, helping with all the chores, and running a painting business for some years; all of this on top of being active in innumerable activities and clubs in the area. She loved to sew and embroider and especially liked to visit with family and friends. Mary and Larry attended Immanuel Lutheran in Radium, and Zion Lutheran in Warren, before returning to their roots at Our Savior's. Larry passed away on February 9, 2014, after 57 years of marriage.
Mary Ann is survived by her children, David Laymon of rural Warren, MN and Janelle (Jason) Fick of rural Viking, MN; three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Kaiden and Joseph Fick; brother, David (Jeanette) Olson of Yuma, AZ; brother-in-law, Maynard (JoAnn) Laymon of Warren, MN; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Mary was was preceded in death by her parents; three grandchildren, Gordon Rueben, Emmalie Mary Ann, and Rachel Tiffany Fick; and two brothers, Richard "Red" and Ronald Olson.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Warren, MN.
VISITATION: 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday, February 11, 2019 at DuBore Funeral Home in Warren and one hour before services at the church on Monday.
INTERMENT: Greenwood Cemetery, Warren, MN.


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The National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2018
by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council - UK Research and Innova...
Fri, 9 November 2018
QEII Centre,
Broad Sanctuary
SW1P 3EE
The UK National Quantum Technologies Programme is a £270m UK Government investment over five years, aimed at accelerating the translation of quantum technologies into the marketplace, boosting British business and making a real difference to our everyday lives. The vision is to create a coherent quantum technology community that gives the UK a world-leading position in the emerging multi-billion-pound new quantum technology markets, and to substantially enhance the value of some of the biggest UK-based industries. The programme supports investments in research, innovation, skills and technology demonstration to help UK industry to commercialise these new technologies.
Following on from the three previous national quantum technologies showcase events, the 2018 event will demonstrate the technological progress arising from the national research programme, its relevance to commercial sectors and the collaborative nature of the programme involving academia, industry and government partners.
The 2018 Showcase is being organised by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in collaboration with Innovate UK, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the National Network of Quantum Technology Hubs and the other National Programme Partners.
This event is by invitation to register only and is not suitable for educational or public attendance.
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Organiser Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council - UK Research and Innovation
Organiser of The National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2018
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is part of UK Research and Innovation, a non-departmental public body funded by a grant-in-aid from the UK government. For more information visit https://epsrc.ukri.org
EPSRC is the main funding body for engineering and physical sciences research in the UK. By investing in research and postgraduate training, we are building the knowledge and skills base needed to address the scientific and technological challenges facing the nation.
Our portfolio covers a vast range of fields from healthcare technologies to structural engineering, manufacturing to mathematics, advanced materials to chemistry. The research we fund has impact across all sectors. It provides a platform for future UK prosperity by contributing to a healthy, connected, resilient, productive nation.
The National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2018 at QEII Centre,
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster,, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council - UK Research and Innovation
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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London
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Novel Infrared and Electronics Technologies for Skin Measurements
London South Bank University, London
Thu, 23 Jun 9:30 am
Recruitment Technology Innovation & Social Media Showcase 23rd June 2022
One Park Crescent Conference Centre, London
Tue, 15 Mar 12:00 pm
NaTRIC Meeting 2022 (National Trauma Research and Innovation Collaborative)
Milton Lecture Theatre, Garrod Building, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London
#ScienceTech
Woolwich Centre Library, London
Wed, 26 Jan 10:00 am
Visiting the National Aerospace Library
GU14 7JP, Farnborough
Free Taster Session
KT6 4EP, Surbiton
DevFest UK & Ireland 2021 - Saturday, January 29, 2022
etc.venues St Paul's, London
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UCL Clinical, Educational & Health Psychology 2021/22 Lecture Series
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Taxpayers in the Clear Creek Independent School District will not see a tax rate increase this year as it relates to the CCISD Bond program. In May 2013, voters overwhelmingly approved a total tax rate increase of $0.1125 to fund $367 million in school improvements. Originally, the tax rate increase would have been spread out over the course of three years. However, the total tax rate will be significantly less than projected.
Through the district's financing plan and an increase in local taxable values, the school board will not increase the tax rate this year. "We are pleased we can keep the debt service rate at $0.36 this year. We are also hopeful that we will be able to hold at this rate as the maximum increase for the entire bond program," said Paul McLarty, Deputy Superintendent of Business and Support Services. If his projections hold true, McLarty says the total tax rate increase may be closer to $0.0400 versus the voter-approved $0.1125, which is less than half of what voters approved.
On August 18, 2014 the school board will hold a public hearing to discuss the budget and proposed tax rate. The proposed tax rate is $1.04 for the Maintenance and Operations Fund and $0.36 for Interest and Sinking Fund also known as the debt service tax rate.


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New publication from the S.S. Daisy Committee
December 1, 2022 [S.S. Daisy]
The S.S. Daisy Legal History Committee is pleased to announce the release of their latest work, A Ferryland Merchant-Magistrate, volume III. This cumulative name and place index is intended to...
New title from the S.S. Daisy Committee
June 29, 2022 [S.S. Daisy]
The S.S. Daisy Legal History Committee is pleased to announce the release of their latest volume: Three Chief Justices: Richard Routh, Jonathan Ogden & Thomas Tremlett, volume II, edited by...
Discourse and Discovery – Second Edition
February 10, 2022 [S.S. Daisy]
In June 2015, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, in conjunction with the National Judicial Institute and the SS Daisy Legal History Committee of the Law Society of Newfoundland and...
July 28, 2021 [S.S. Daisy]
The S. S. Daisy Legal History Committee is pleased to announce the launch of a new volume: Three Chief Justices: Richard Routh, Jonathan Ogden & Thomas Tremlett, edited by Chris...
S.S. Daisy Legal History Committee – New Publication
November 27, 2020 [S.S. Daisy]
The S.S. Daisy Legal History Committee of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce the launch of a new volume: A Summary of the Laws of...
SS Daisy Legal History Committee Second Edition Reprints
May 15, 2020 [S.S. Daisy]
The SS Daisy Legal History Committee is pleased to announce second edition reprints of two popular volumes: The Face of Justice on Newfoundland's Northeast Coast and Barrels to Benches: The...
Expressions of Interest: SS Daisy Legal History Committee
May 11, 2020 [Law Society, S.S. Daisy]
The Law Society is seeking expressions of interest from our membership to fill a vacancy on the SS Daisy Legal History Committee. A link to the Terms of Reference for...
SS Daisy – Launch of three new volumes
The S.S. Daisy Legal History Committee of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce the launch of three new volumes: E.M. Archibald's Digest of the Laws...
New title from the SS Daisy Legal History Committee
January 14, 2019 [S.S. Daisy]
The SS Daisy Legal History Committee is proud to present their latest publication: Edward M. Archibald's Digest of the Laws of Newfoundland (1847) Edited with Introduction and Notes by Christopher...
Expressions of Interest – SS Daisy Legal History Committee
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The Law Society is seeking expressions of interest from our membership for appointment to the SS Daisy Legal History Committee. Any members interested in being considered are asked to submit...


I compose ephemeral installations of my visual concepts, as well as printed quotations set over recognizable images, and collaged prints created from my photographic materials.
There is intent to document throughout my work so that the moment will not be lost or confused. I am like an infinite mirror; I use my staged visual vignettes to capture multiple meanings, feelings, and layers of thought.
I define myself as a conceptual photographic performance artist.
My photographic prints take on new life each time I install them or ask of them to perform in my videos. I rearrange environments inside and outside of my personal hemisphere, to create photographs.
In my work, I am deliberately staging new actions that confound the viewer to consider a new visual perspective or emotion. I would like that emotion to be the choice of the viewer not mine.


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Spring Events at Smithsonian's National Zoo
Listed below are events being held at the Smithsonian's National Zoo from April through the beginning of June.
What: Free Event: Animal Discovery Day "Bear Day"
When: Thursday, April 4
Where: Asia Trail and the Andean Bear exhibit
Smithsonian's National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Celebrate Bear Day with three bear species that reside at the Smithsonian's National Zoo: Andean bears, sloth bears and giant pandas. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4, animal keepers will host special talks and demonstrations at the Asia Trail exhibit and Andean Bear exhibit that introduce visitors to the Zoo's bears. Bear-themed activities for children — including a teddy bear "check-up" by Zoo veterinarians at the sloth bear exhibit — will highlight how Zoo staff provide quality husbandry and medical care for the Zoo's bears every day. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit the Zoo's website.
What: Free event: "Easter Monday & Earth Optimism Day"
When: Monday, April 22
Where: Smithsonian's National Zoo
This year's Easter Monday and Earth Optimism Day celebrations at the Smithsonian's National Zoo coincide for a day that is double the fun. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. April 22, visitors are invited to enjoy egg hunts, live music, food trucks and games while discovering how they can help save species. This free event includes hands-on learning opportunities featuring special animal demonstrations, keeper talks, and meet and greets with scientists and conservation partners. Through interactive demonstrations, guests can discover how Zoo scientists are working to save species and the habitats that they rely on around the world.
To safely and securely handle the crowds during high visitation periods, the Zoo implements temporary "access controls." Controlled access means the Zoo will conduct bag checks and other forms of visitor screening, as well as restrict the number of people entering the Zoo. These measures, which may vary by day and event, are similar to procedures employed by Smithsonian museums. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit the Zoo's website.
What: Free event: "International Family Equality Day"
When: Sunday, May 5
10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The Smithsonian's National Zoo celebrates community and diversity at its second annual International Family Equality Day celebration May 5. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can enjoy live entertainment, participate in field games and watch animals enjoy a variety of rainbow-themed treats and other enrichment items. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit the Zoo's website.
What: Ticketed event: "ZooFari: Bite Night, a benefit for wildlife sponsored by GEICO"
When: Thursday, May 16
Embark on a culinary safari May 16 at ZooFari: Bite Night, a benefit for wildlife sponsored by GEICO, at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., patrons can sample gourmet fare from the Washington, D.C. area's finest restaurants and vintners while supporting the Smithsonian's work to save endangered species around the world. For those hungry to learn more about the Zoo's animals, keepers will host talks and demonstrations throughout the event.
A silent auction offers bidders at the event — and around the world — a chance to bid on exclusive animal experiences, artwork created by the Zoo's animals, travel packages and much more. Prospective bidders will be able to preview auction items. Pre-bidding begins at 10 a.m. May 9. The silent auction takes place at ZooFari — and continues online — from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 16.
Tickets are $175 for Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) members and $225 for non-members.
VIP packages include multiple tickets, preferred parking opportunities and access to the VIP Lounge, hosted by Charles Schwab & Co. The VIP Lounge offers private bars, special tastings and VIP-only entertainment. All ZooFari: Bite Night guests must be at least 21 years old and present a valid photo ID upon entering the Zoo. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit the Zoo's website.
What: Free event: Animal Discovery Day "World Otter Day"
When: Wednesday, May 29
The Smithsonian's National Zoo is hosting a celebration like no otter May 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: World Otter Day! This free, family-friendly events boasts special meet-a-keeper talks, otter feedings and other fun animal demonstrations throughout the day that highlight what makes otters unique and the important role they play in their native habitats. See otters play at the American Trail and Asia Trail exhibits. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit the Zoo's website.
What: Free event: Animal Discovery Day "World Oceans Day"
When: Saturday, June 8
Celebrate World Oceans Day June 8 with a visit to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and see some of the sea's coolest creatures. Meet animals that call the ocean home — including California sea lions, gray seals and harbor seals — on American Trail, and explore Amazonia's coral lab to learn how Zoo researchers are using science to save coral species from extinction. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., animal keepers at both exhibits will host special talks, animal feedings and demonstrations that highlight what make ocean-dwelling animals unique. Through family-friendly activities, visitors can discover ways they can help ocean habitats. This free event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit the Zoo's website.
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package com.github.joaquimsn.querysearch;

import java.io.File;
import java.io.FileNotFoundException;
import java.io.FileReader;
import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.SQLException;

import javax.persistence.EntityManager;
import javax.persistence.EntityManagerFactory;
import javax.persistence.Persistence;

import org.h2.tools.RunScript;
import org.hibernate.Session;
import org.hibernate.jdbc.Work;
import org.junit.AfterClass;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.BeforeClass;

public class BaseJpaTest {
	protected static EntityManagerFactory entityManagerFactory;
	protected static EntityManager entityManager;

	@BeforeClass
	public static void init() {
		entityManagerFactory = Persistence.createEntityManagerFactory("query-search-unit");
		entityManager = entityManagerFactory.createEntityManager();
	}

	@Before
	public void initializeDatabase() {
		Session session = entityManager.unwrap(Session.class);
		session.doWork(new Work() {

			@Override
			public void execute(Connection connection) throws SQLException {
				try {
					File script = new File(getClass().getResource("/data.sql").getFile());
					RunScript.execute(connection, new FileReader(script));
				} catch (FileNotFoundException e) {
					e.printStackTrace();
					throw new RuntimeException("Database initialize script error");
				}
			}
		});
	}

	@AfterClass
	public static void clearDatabase() {
		entityManager.clear();
		entityManager.close();
		entityManagerFactory.close();
	}
}

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Movies exhibiting Murder Of A Police Officer
Sacrifice (2016)
Sacrifice is the story of consultant surgeon, Tora Hamilton, who moves with her husband, Duncan, to the remote Shetland Islands, 100 miles off the nor
th-east coast of Scotland. Deep in the ...
Tags : murder of a police officer | woman in jeopardy
Triple 9 (2016)
A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town.
Tags : heist | corrupt cop | betrayal | police detective | murder of a police officer
Close Range (2015)
A rogue soldier turned outlaw is thrust into a relentless fight with a corrupt sheriff, his obedient deputies, and a dangerous drug cartel in order to
protect his sister and her young daughter.
Tags : murder of a police officer | woman with a gun
Police Story Lockdown (2013)
Machete Kills (2013)
The U.S. government recruits Machete to battle his way through Mexico in order to take down an arms dealer who looks to launch a weapon into space.
Tags : murder of a police officer | time bomb | woman murders a man | murderess
After his family is kidnapped during their sailing trip in Spain, a young Wall Street trader is confronted by the people responsible: intelligence age
nts looking to recover a mysterious briefcase.
Tags : murder of a police officer
Hunt to Kill (2010)
Steve Austin stars as U.S. Border Patrol agent Jim Rhodes, a tough divorce mourning the loss of his murdered partner while struggling to raise his reb
ellious daughter in the mountains of ...
Tags : murder of a police officer | time bomb | partner | hostage
City by the Sea (2002)
New York City homicide detective Vincent LaMarca has forged a long and distinguished career in law enforcement, making a name for himself as a man int
ensely committed to his work. But on his latest case, the stakes are higher for Vincent--the suspect he's investigating is his own son.
Tags : beach | murder
The Bone Collector (1999)
A quadriplegic ex-homicide detective and his female partner try to track down a serial killer who is terrorizing New York City.
The Stendhal Syndrome (1996)
Anna Manni is a policewoman trying to capture a vicious serial rapist and killer. The problem is that she suffers from "Stendhal's syndrome"
, a psychosomatic disease that gives her dizziness and hallucinations when she is exposed to the sight of paintings and artistic masterpieces. When the maniac…
Tags : kiss
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yak
uza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the…
Love and A 45 (1994)
Watty has made a living out of robbing convenience stores, but after one of these jobs turned into murder by his partner, the psychopath Billy Mack, h
e is on the run with his fiancé Starlene and with both Billy Mack, the police and some loan-sharks on his trail. Their plan is to go to Mexico but…
Tags : murder | mexico | kiss
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Axle Foley, while investigating a car theft ring, comes across something much bigger than that: the same men who shot his boss are running a counterf
eit money ring out of a theme park in Los Angeles.
Tags : woman with a gun | murder of a police officer
Lootere (1993)
Tags : police officer | violence | psychopath | murder of a police officer
Rapid Fire (1992)
When student Jake Lo witnesses a killing, he finds himself caught between two feuding drug lords. Betrayed and set up by the federal agents protecting
him, the only one he can trust is Ryan...
Tags : drugs
China O Brien (1990)
China O'Brien; big city police woman; martial arts trainer, is forced to hand in her badge and head home to her father and the small town where she gr
ew up. The peaceful town she knew is now struggling against the clutches of organized crime. When her father, the town sheriff, is killed China…
Tags : sheriff
Physical Evidence (1989)
A police officer suspended and now accused of murder is forced to join forces with his court-appointed attorney to assemble the pieces of a deadly puz
zle to find the missing link before time runs out.
Tags : murder of a police officer | police officer
The Thin Blue Line (1987)
Errol Morris's unique documentary dramatically re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas, Texas. Briefly, a
drifter (Randall Adams) ran out of gas and was picked up by a 16-year-old runaway (David Harris). Later that night, they drank some beer, smoked some marijuana, and went to the movies. Then, their stories diverged. Adams claimed that he left for his motel, where he was staying with his brother, and went to sleep. Harris, however, said that they were stopped by police late that night, and Adams suddenly shot the officer approaching their car. The film shows the audience the evidence gathered by the police, who were under extreme pressure to clear the case. It strongly makes a point that the circumstantial evidence was very flimsy. In fact, it becomes apparent that Harris was a much more likely suspect and was in the middle of a crime spree, eventually ending up on Death Row himself for the later commission of other crimes. Morris implies that the DA's and the judge's desire for the death penalty in this case (for which Harris would have been ineligible because of his youth) made Adams a scapegoat on whom to pin this heinous crime.
Tags : murder of a police officer | color in title
Saturday the 14th (1981)
Primarily a spoof of the Friday the 13th series, but also takes shots at several other horror films. After his family moves to a new house, a young bo
y discovers a mysterious book describing the curse hanging over the date of Saturday the 14th. Opening the book releases a band of monsters into the…
Tags : vampire


This assignment is only available if you have the "colonist" background which is chosen at the beginning of the game.
It will become available as soon as you complete any post-world like Noveria. After returning to the citadel and heading down the elevator you will be contacted by Lieutenant Girard who asks for help with a girl (Talitha) who is on the docking bay there are 2 options that you can do to complete this side quest.
Go back up and speak to him, he will then explain that he wants you to give her a sedative to do this go up to where she is and start talking to her. As you talk and learn more about what happened to Talitha, there is the option to take a step toward her. If you approach her too fast, Talitha will shoot herself so be careful (If you have high charm and imtimidate you have new opitions open to you after each investigations) After taking three steps to get close enough, you can either convince or force her to take the sedative. She will fall unconscious and you can report back to Girard.
You can also choose to end the conversation with Talitha, Then talk to Lieutenant Girard, and you are given an option to have his sniper kill her. This will result in renegade points.
If this assignment is accepted, leaving the Citadel before its completion will result in it auto-completing, leading to no rewards. Instead, a message appears in the Journal, reading, "While you were gone, Lt. Girard had to handle it himself.


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Home / Our Voice / My Relocation Experience – Relocating from Lisbon to Dublin!
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Written by: Cristina Cuevas Exposito – Relocation Consultant, Cornerstone Ireland
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on a bay on the east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster and the Eastern and Midland Region.
The country has one of the highest standards of living in Europe and thanks to its well-connected geographical location and low corporation tax rates, a huge number of multinational companies have European headquarters in the country, providing a wealth of employment opportunities.
It has a small-town feel with capital city amenities, including a great theatre and music scene, as well as a unique world-class International Stadium that is used as a venue for football, rugby, concerts, and conference.
Dublin is one of the most popular destinations to learn the English language, especially now that Ireland is the only English-speaking country in the EU after Brexit. It´s a very cosmopolitan city, where people from all over the world converge providing the city with a lively and international atmosphere. Despite hosting thousands of people from all over the world, Dublin is still seen by some visitors as one of the safest capitals in the world, and the crime figures avail that.
Although all this might sound highly attractive and situates Dublin as a wonderful place to live and work, how is it when moving to Dublin for work? How would it be for a Spanish family living in Lisbon to move to a cloudy and rainy city? I´ll try to dissipate these and some other concerns by going through my experience from a perspective of a Spanish family living in Dublin.
With all our doubts about housing, schools, weather conditions, and outdoor lifestyle in Dublin, the fact that English is the primary language was appealing to us and to our children´s education. Also, considering that Irish people are well known for being fun and friendly and with great similarity to the Spanish character we started to seriously contemplate moving to Dublin, having never set foot in Ireland before. And so, we did, we sadly left Lisbon behind looking for a new family adventure in Dublin.
I must admit that, when I first heard about the possibility of moving to Dublin with my family looking for better work opportunities for my husband, the first thing that came to my mind was a wet and grey city. I was about to change Lisbon´s shiny and clear blue sky for a cloudy and overcast landscape, and that made me feel reluctant to the idea of relocating, as being a very active family, that would be a downside for our lifestyle. I couldn´t have been more wrong, though.
It is true that winter is not easy in Ireland, it is chilly but rarely freezing and days are short. Skies are generally overcast, and rain is frequent. Since we moved around mid-September, the first winter we spent in Dublin was quite a shock, particularly coming from sunny Lisbon but we managed to always find a spot during the day to seek out those green spaces and spend time in nature. Luckily, winter passed by quickly and it turned out that it wasn´t as harmful as expected. In fact, there are still plenty of things to do in Dublin and its surroundings in winter, from the various Christmas markets and evenings, spent tucked away in cozy pubs to hikes, walks, and more.
Spring and summer are also the perfect time to explore some of the more romantic things to do in Dublin, and enjoy the beauty of its parks and landscapes in the area. We, as foreigners, were eager to discover every single corner of Dublin and its surroundings.
Whenever weather permitted, we planned the day out to enjoy and avail ourselves of the Irish culture and its essence.
As previously mentioned, the Irish job market offers foreign and local workers many opportunities. However, at the same time, it attracts great competition. To find a job in Ireland, it´s essential to elaborate on improved CVs and cover letters in order to stand a chance among the hundreds of other applicants competing for a job position. In general, work-life in Ireland is similar to many other EU countries. Despite the necessity of visas and work permits if being a non-EU member, working in Ireland as a foreigner is not as difficult as it is in other European countries. Even though the Irish economy was hardly hit by the global recession, it is also one of the fastest to bounce back. One of the best ways to get a job in Ireland as a foreigner is by looking at the industries with the most vacancies in the country. One popular job sector is the service industry, where both skilled and casual workers can find work. Another interesting and growing area to explore is the technology sector, taking advantage of the position of Ireland as the home of powerful and well-known technology companies.
If I had to point out something that really helped in our transition to Dublin would be the Irish people and its welcoming character. Although behavioral norms could be quite different from what we were used to, generally speaking, the Irish sense of humor is one of the main features that makes Spanish people identify with Irish people.
As a Spanish citizen living in Ireland, I find very appealing the ability to make jokes about oneself and laugh even under the worst circumstances. Irish people are joyful, charming and the most welcoming people I have ever met.
Having said all the above, almost 3 years later it turns out that Dublin won our hearts, exceeding all our expectations. Ireland is now our home and where we plan our future.
If you are thinking of relocating to Dublin or any other city in Ireland, don´t hesitate. It will be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life, doesn´t matter where you are coming from or what your background is.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dublin
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/working-abroad/work-in-ireland
https://polyglotscorner.wordpress.com/2017/08/31/common-features-between-irish-and-spanish-speaking-manners/
https://www.expatolife.com/living-in-dublin/
https://www.internations.org/ireland-expats/guide/working
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Swimmer's Ear Puts Rune in Ruins
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PC, PlayStation 2
Gathering of Developers
Make sure to have plenty of beverages and snacks high in sugar and caffeine if you're planning on playing Rune–after the first battle in the initial ten minutes of the game, it gets a little boring for a while.
Early on the game turns from a unique third person sword game to the 21st century version of pitfall for the Atari 2600. Our hero begins the main part of the game by being brought back to life by Odin, one of the good Viking Gods from about the same time period as Atari, to battle and defeat the evil Viking God, Loki.
The prequel to the actual game is one of the best parts. You are a young man in your Viking village and go around talking to your friends and family, wandering around looking at your village monuments, drinking mead and even meeting one guy who hates you. You can practice your acrobatic skills here and get used to whatever keyboard combination you want to use during the game.
Eventually, you have to head to the weapon master's house to prove your manhood. This is a very cool part of the game. You grab your gear and enter a large room with the meanest Viking you have ever seen – at least to that point in the game. Using a unique combination of blocking with your shield and attacking with your weapon you can eventually wear your opponent down, defeating him just as a runner warns of trouble out on the beach.
You have three basic weapons in the game, a hammer, an axe and a sword. You can get bigger and bigger weapons as you progress, but they will all fall into one of those three categories.
Anyhow, you head out on a ship with the other warriors in the village and set sail on a mission to help another tribe that is being attacked. However, along the way you are jumped by some Loki-worshipping Vikings. But instead of a cool ship-boarding battle royale, lightning bolts sent from the evil god pitifully kill your entire crew. This was a huge cop-out if you ask me.
But Odin brings you back to life in a waterlogged underground cave so you can have your revenge. But before you can kick some Viking butt, you have to do a lot of crap.
During the beginning of the game your character swims forever, then jumps, climbs, avoids obstacles and smashes giant crabs. This tedious process can take hours as you defeat level after level of jumping and swimming puzzles. This is where the game turns into an advanced course in Pitfall 2001.
Eventually you reach the gates of Hell. In hell is where the actual sword fighting begins against skeleton warriors. If you are still awake at this point, the game starts to get a bit more fun. You learn that you can gather sacred stones to briefly increase the power of your weapons, eventually giving you some of that same kick-butt power that killed your entire crew without a fight. (Okay, okay, I am still bitter about that.)
At times the game got interesting and I felt like I was playing a first person version of Diablo II or a medieval Half-Life, but then after I killed whatever I attacked, it was back to same old running, jumping, climbing and swimming.
Eventually you do go on to fight dwarfs, goblins, mythical creatures and eventually you have some really nice fights against other Vikings. While raiding a Viking barracks, lopping off heads and limbs, the game is sheer joy. Had the entire experience been like it was near the end of the game, this would be a stellar title. My guess is that the playtime was too short originally, so all those jumping and swimming levels were added.
There's no doubt this game is a step in a new and right direction in third person shooters. The fights are balanced and in multiplayer mode, which is a ton of fun, there are no campers. You can't camp with a battleaxe, not and kill anyone anyway. The technology just has to improve a little. The graphics could afford to get better and the process of wielding a sword and blocking, all done with a mouse, is a little cumbersome. Plus, there are no combination moves or advanced sword tactics. You have a block key and a swing key. Hulk see, Hulk smash. After a while, even the combat might get dull. There really isn't too much to distinguish a skilled player from one who runs around wildly swinging his sword.
The atmosphere of the game however, when you are not stuck swimming along in desolate caves, is some of the best I have ever encountered. Everything looks like a Viking settlement, even when you are tromping through the evil people's lair. One of the coolest parts of this game, as an example of atmosphere, is in the beginning when your are brought to life, you are swimming in a chasm and all your friends bodies are floating dead in the water at various depths. You can't help but bump into a couple of them as you frantically search for the surface, and watch them eerily float away from you. That added a kind of chill to my back that no other computer game has ever been able to do.
Rune was developed by Human Head Studios, and goes for about forty bucks in your local store, but I personally don't think the experience is worth it. I'm sure some will disagree, since there are quite a few fan sites, but in the single player game anyway, when you do finally get to the cool killing part you're so bored with the jump, swim and locate-the-hidden-switch-puzzles that you start finding more entertainment in thoughts like, "What was Ron Howard thinking when made did Far and Away?"
Overall, this is not a bad game. It's above average in many respects, especially close combat over a LAN in multiplayer. It may just be the swimmers ear talking I developed in the first several levels, but I just have to ask if a certain part of a game is so cool, why hide it? My guess is a lot of people won't even get to the best parts if they get too frustrated with all the mundane levels. Rune earns an above average score of 3 1/2 GiN Gems, because the game really is cool, if you stick with it long enough, and because of fun multiplayer mayhem.
Publishers: Gathering of Developers
Developers: Human Head
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 2
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package org.team225.robot2014.commands.autonomous;

import edu.wpi.first.wpilibj.command.CommandGroup;
import edu.wpi.first.wpilibj.command.WaitCommand;
import org.team225.robot2014.commands.catapult.presets.HighPowerShot;
import org.team225.robot2014.commands.drivetrain.straight.DriveDistance;
import org.team225.robot2014.commands.intake.MoveArm;

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public class OneBallHotGoal extends CommandGroup {
    public OneBallHotGoal()
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Q: Function bound to resize event of wxpython widget gets called more than once while resizing I have made a small app with a GUI in python using the wxpython toolkit. It consists of a frame as the top window and 100 StaticText child widgets. I have bind their size events (wx.EVT_SIZE) to a OnResize function which changes their font according to the size of the StaticText widgets. (This helps to increase or decrease the size of the font of the widgets when I resize my frame window accordingly at runtime.)
Now the poblem is that the OnResize function gets called 4 times every time I resize my frame. This considerably slowsdown the startup of my app (and also its resizing.) What I want is that the OnResize function must get called only once.
Is this possible in any way?

A: Consider an alternative approach.
Keep a variable of the previously processed size. Then, in your size handler, only change the font size if the size of the widget actually changed since the last size event.
def OnResize(self, event):
    w, h = size = self.GetSize()
    if size != self.previous_size:
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HNA Group splashes out USD 17 billion for global acquisitions in 2015
02/29/2016| 11:25:15 PM| Bloomberg 中文
Chinese aviation and shipping conglomerate HNA Group has lost the bid for London City Airport to a consortium led by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board and Borealis Infrastructure. This is a snag in its streak of successful global acquisitions for the past year worth USD 17 billion.
Chinese aviation and shipping conglomerate HNA Group has failed in its latest attempt to acquire the London City Airport, owned by Global Infrastructure Partners in USA. It is a reversal of fortune after the group made successful global acquisitions to the tune of USD 17 billion in the past year.
The central London airport was sold to a consortium of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board, Borealis Infrastructure, AIMCo and Kuwait Investment Authority, for about USD 2.8 billion.
Bloomberg reported that the HNA Group bought at least $17 billion worth of assets in the past year. Among the latest acquisitions by HNA Group were:
* February 2016: Tianjin Tianhai Investment Co., an HNA Group company, announced a $6 billion takeover offer for Santa Ana, California-based software distributor Ingram Micro Inc.
* January 2016: Bohai Leasing Co., 44 percent owned by HNA Group, completed its $7.6 billion acquisition of Avolon Holdings Ltd., paving the way for the formation of the world's fourth-largest air leasing company by asset value.
* HNA Group also bought a stake in Uber China Ltd. for an undisclosed amount.
* November 2015: HNA Group said it would buy 23.7 percent of Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras SA for 1.7 billion reais ($430 million) to become the biggest individual shareholder in Brazil's third-largest carrier.
* August 2015: The group completed its purchase of 30 South Colonnade, an office building in Canary Wharf. The deal "is an important step for building its European portfolio, and will also promote the international image of HNA," the company said.
* July 2015: HNA Group agreed to buy airport luggage handler Swissport International Ltd. from PAI Partners SAS for about 2.73 billion Swiss francs ($2.8 billion).
* June 2015: HNA Group bought 15 percent of Red Lion Hotels Corp. from a Seattle-based investment fund run by Columbia Pacific Advisors.
According to a report of China Securities Journal, HNA Group announced on February 24 that it was planning a private placement of no more than 4.624 billion shares, at RMB 3.58 per share, to raise about RMB 16.55 billion, in which RMB 11 billion would be used for buying 37 Boeing or Airbus planes while the rest RMB 5.55 billion was earmarked for acquiring a 48.21% stake of Tianjin Airlines.
Another report of 21st Century Business Herald said that the conglomerate announced on February 25 that it would start a company named HNA Ecotechnology Co., Ltd. The Eco-Tech company would be positioned to be a high technology holding group, indicating that the group is launching into another industry area in addition to its existing presence in aviation, tourism, manufacturing, logistics and finance.
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YouTube Blocks Blender Videos Worldwide
Francesco Siddi
Thursday June 21 2018, by Ton Roosendaal
Last night all videos came back (except the one from Andrew Price, which still is blocked in USA).
According to another person in Youtube we now *do* have to sign the other agreement as well. You can read it here.
I'm not sure if we should accept this. Will be studied on.
Wednesday 17h, June 20 2018, by Ton Roosendaal
None of our videos play still.
Wednesday 10.30h, June 20 2018, by Ton Roosendaal
Last night the Youtube Support team contacted Francesco Siddi by phone. As we understand it now it's a mix of coincidences, bad UIs, wrong error messages, ignorant support desks and our non-standard decision to not monetize a popular Youtube channel.
The coincidence is that Youtube is rolling out their subscription system in Europe (and Netherlands). This subscription system will allow users to stream music and enjoy Youtube ad-free. They updated terms and conditions for it and need to get monetized channel owners to approve that. Coincidentally our channel was set to allow monetization.
The bad UI was that the 'please accept the new terms' button was only visible if you go the new Youtube "Content Manager" account, which I was not aware of and which is not active when you login to Youtube using the Foundation account to manage videos. The channel was also set to monatization mode which has no option to reset it. To make us even more confused, yesterday the system generated the wrong agreement to be signed.
(Image: after logging in to the Foundation account, the menu "Switch Accounts" – shows the option to login as "Content Manager").
Because of not accepting the new terms, the wrong error message was to put all videos on "Not available in your country" mode, which usually signals that there is a copyright issue. Similar happened for Andrew Price's video last year, which (according to our new contact) was because of a trademark dispute but that was never made explicit to us.
All support desk people we contacted (since December last year) couldn't find out what was wrong. They didn't know that not accepting 'terms and conditions' could be causing this. Until yesterday they thought there was a technical error.
After reviewing the new terms and conditions (which basically is to accept the subscription system, I decided to accept that. According to the new Youtube contact our channel then would be back in a few hours.
Just while writing this, the video thumbnails appeared to be back! They don't play yet.
Tuesday (afternoon) 19 June 2018, by Ton Roosendaal
We are doing a PeerTube test on video.blender.org. It is running on one of our own servers, in a European datacenter. Just click around and have some fun. We're curious to see how it holds!
Tuesday 19 June 2018, by Ton Roosendaal
Last night we received a contract from Google. You can read it here. It's six pages of legal talk, but the gist of the agreement appears to be about Blender Foundation accepting to monetize content on its Youtube channel.
However, BF already has an ad-free Youtube account since 2008. We have monetizing disabled, but it looks like Google is going to change this policy. For example, we now see a new section on our channel settings page: "Monetization enabled".
However, the actual advertisement option is disabled in the advanced settings:
Now there's another issue. Last year we were notified by US Youtube visitors that a very popular Blender Conference talk wasn't visible for them – the talk Andrew Price gave in 2016; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Artists. It had over a million views already.
With our channel reaching > 100k subscribers, we have special priority support. So we contacted them to ask what was wrong. After a couple of mails back and forth, the reply was as follows (22 dec 2017):
Thanks for your continued support and patience.
I've received an update from our experts stating that you need to enable ads for your video. Once you enable, your video will be available in the USA.
If there's anything else you'd need help with, please feel free to write back to us anytime as we are available 24/7 to take care of every partner's concerns.
Appreciate your understanding and thanks for being our valuable partner. Have an amazing day!
Which was quite a surprising statement for us. My reply therefore was (22 dec 2017):
I'm chairman of the Blender Foundation. We choose to use a 100% ad-free channel for our work, this to emphasis our public benefit and non-profit goals.
According to your answer we are being forced to enable advertising now.
I would like to know where this new Youtube policy has been published and made official.
We then had every other month a reply like this:
Please allow me some time to work with specialists on your issue. I'll investigate further and will reach back to you with an update at the earliest possible.
Appreciate your patience and understanding in the interim.
Just last week, June 12, I mailed them again to ask for the status of this issue. The reply was:
I completely understand your predicament. Apologies for the unusual delay in hearing back from the Policy team. I've escalated this issue for further investigation and assistance. Kindly bear with us while we get this fixed.
Appreciate your understanding in this regard.
And then on June 15th the entire channel went black.
To us it is still unclear what is going on. It could be related to Youtube's new "subscription" system. It can also be just a human error or a bug; our refusal to monetize videos on a massively popular channel isn't common.
However – it remains a fair and relevant question to Google: do you allow adfree channels without monetization? Stay tuned!
Monday 18 June 2018, by Francesco Siddi
Since a few days all Blender videos on the OFFICIAL BLENDER CHANNEL have been blocked worldwide without explanation. We are working with YouTube to resolve the issue, but the support has been less than stellar. In the meantime you can find most of the videos on cloud.blender.org.
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Buckwheat is grain-like, but not a grain. Wheat, rice and other grains have bran and germ, but buckwheat does not, and comprises a shell with a kernel inside. Whole buckwheat kernels are called groats and are cooked in the same way as rice; added to soups, rissoles and any cooked dish.
Buckwheat flour is heavy, dense, and is useful in pancakes, waffles, noodles (soba) and dumplings.
Oats are nutritious, easily digested, satisfying to the taste and stomach.
Use oats as muesli, porridge, in soup and also make excellent cookies, as well as pudding and pastries.
Oats have been found to bring a noticeable improvement in; bone-density, strength of teeth and nails, muscle mass.
The nuts are valuable food crop. Only two of the species; Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia teraphylla are grown commercially. Macadamia integrifolia is native to southern Queensland where it grows in the rain forest and close to streams.
The remainder of the genus possess poisonous and/or inedible nuts, such as M. whelanii and M. ternifolia; the toxicity is due to the presence of cyanogenic glycosides. These glycosides can be removed by prolonged leaching, a practice carried out by some Indigenous Australian people in order to use these species as well.
Spelt is a species of wheat that was a very important crop in ancient and medieval times, but now it is only commonly grown in Europe. It's been around in the United States since the 1890s and has limited in the colder climates of Australia. The grains khorasan and spelt are lower-yielding, ancient varieties that have not been subjected to modern plant-breeding techniques to increase yield and gluten content that have more or less been replaced in the 20th century by bread wheat.
According to Wikipedia, spelt actually requires fewer fertilizers, so the organic farming movement is making it more popular again, as is the health food industry.
Spelt is not just a "good-for-you" grain. It has a sweet, nutty chewiness that tastes a little like barley. The grains stay fluffy and distinct when cooked, nicely al dente.
It's not a gluten-free grain because it is, after all, a type of wheat. But it's high in protein and fibre and like other whole grains a great addition to your diet.
It's also quick and easy to cook. We like to cook it like risotto and throw in any seasonal things we have around - fresh greens, a little lemon juice, some goat cheese. We included spelt, in fact, in our delicious Meyer Lemon Grain Salad with Asparagus, Almonds and Goat Cheese.
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Jožef Beránek, slovenski ilustrator, stripar, karikaturist in častnik slovenskega domobranstva, * 22. junij 1913, Písková Lhota na Češkem,  † 1945, verjetno v Kočevskem Rogu.

V Ljubljano se je z družino preselil leta 1922. Leta 1930 je končal meščansko šolo, pet let pozneje pa diplomiral na oddelku za gradbeništvo in arhitekturo tehnične srednje šole v Ljubljani. Bil je samouk, ki si je nabiral znanje s prerisovanjem starih mojstrov. 1941 je postal pogodbeni risar Slovenca. Njegovo najpomembnejše delo je  'Quo Vadis - roman v slikah'  iz leta 1943 - strip po knjigi Henryka Sienkiewicza, ki spada med začetke stripa na Slovenskem. V sodelovanju s pisateljem Jožetom Tomažičem je ilustriral večino njegovih Pohorskih pravljic in Pohorskih bajk, Botro vilo, Dravsko rožo, Drvarko Marijo, Pastirčkova nebesa, Oglarjevega sina idr. Narisal je tudi več knjižnih naslovnic. Jeseni 1944 je vstopil v propagandni oddelek Slovenskega domobranstva. Risal je predvsem za časnika Slovenski dom, za katerega je risal zgodbe v slikah in Slovensko domobranstvo, ki ga je redno opremljal z risbami bojev protikomunističnih borcev, s šaljivimi stranmi in ilustracijami pesmi. Ustvarjal je tudi propagandne plakate, brošure in letake.

V slovenskem domobranstvu je imel čin poročnika  (čin podporočnika je pridobil že pred vojno med služenjem vojaškega roka).

11. maja 1945 je bil aretiran, domači pa so ga nazadnje videli 18. maja 1945. Ubit naj bi bil maja ali junija leta 1945, poleg 216 drugih, zaradi kolaboracije in narodnega izdajstva, po nalogu majorja Mitje Ribičiča oz. načelnika Ozne Ivana Matije - Mačka.

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Matt Ryan wants to play Constantine on Swamp Thing
DC's Legends of Tomorrow -- "Hell No, Dolly!" -- Image Number: LGN407b_0139b.jpg -- Pictured: Matt Ryan as Constantine -- Photo: Jack Rowand/The CW -- © 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
It seems inevitable that at some point John Constantine will show up on the upcoming Swamp Thing TV series, and Matt Ryan wants in.
Despite having a Constantine series canceled by NBC, it seems Matt Ryan has found his place in the world playing the paranormal investigator John Constantine. As we said he played him on NBC, but when that ended Arrow brought him on, he did some animation work, and eventually landed on Legends of Tomorrow.
Appearing at Wizard World Cleveland recently, Ryan said, "John Constantine was born in Swamp Thing. Eventually, he has to be on Swamp Thing, and I just hope it's me… I'm still playing this role four years after Constantine was actually canceled, so I must be doing something right."
The main issue with this idea is that it appears that the DC Universe series are in multiple continuities, none of which touch The CW Arrowverse. How his presence would be explained would be tricky, but as all of this deals with magic and the paranormal, certainly an excuse could be found. It can even just be suggested that Constantine exists everywhere. Or it even could just be ignored and happen.
Swamp Thing is currently filming and has been for some time now, so season 1 seems unlikely, but we could always hope for season 2.