This cosmic dance of bursting decadence and withheld permissions twists all our arms collectively, but if sweetness can win, and it can, then I'll still be here tomorrow to high-five you yesterday, my friend. Peace.
Still Here Tomorrow to High Five You Yesterday…, an exhibition at Zeitz MOCAA, explores the different ways in which artists, performers, writers and architects tackle the complexities inherent within the dual concepts of Utopia and progress. Exploring emergent spaces that exist both in the realm of the mind and in the physical unknown, the exhibition points critically to the mirages, metaphors, stereotypes and matrixes of progress.
Through the works of contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora, the exhibition engages with the phenomenon of travel and migration through imagined, alternative realities that reference both fixed and immaterial locations.
Musician Sun Ra speaks of 'unknown things, impossible things, ancient things and potential things'. In this way, the exhibition enters alternative stratospheres, allowing viewers to explore the 'multiple simultaneous utopianisms' (Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum) that inhabit our perceptions and worlds.
The artists in this exhibition propose many different concepts of time, a time that is no longer linear but cyclical, inter-dimensional and experiential. The artworks suggest an infinite realm of potential transformation — where past, present and future collapse into one. Evoking a place yet-to-be-known, the exhibition challenges the idea that utopia is synonymous with escapist pursuits. Instead, the works of the artists on exhibition offer a poetic critique of the norms of existing societies.
Born from notions of space travel and the tropes of Afro-futurist movements, the exhibition is conceived in chapters that unfold and progress presenting a plurality of post-colonial futures. In this way, the exhibition shapes and shifts in the gallery, disrupting and distorting the constructs of utopia and its opposite: dystopia, encouraging more nuanced perspectives on our shared futures.


Freedom Forum marked the National Democracy Day by organizing a Dialogue relating the Democracy Day to the Right to freedom of expression and opinion in Kathmandu on 17 February 2017.
The program was attended by total 30 participants from various sectors: legal authorities (Advocate, Attorney Office), representatives from Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), Nepal Press Council, academia, media experts, academicians, journalists and researchers.
Every year, Falgun 7, 2007 BS (Feb 17 this year) is marked as the historic day as it is the turning point of Nepal's history. The day (Falgun 7) not only reminds the fall of autocratic Rana regime, but also the day that ushered in with civil liberties in Nepal.
Keynote speaker at the program, senior journalist Harihar Birahi, spoke on multifarious issues of human rights in different phases of the country since 2007. He said democracy brought forth tremendous opportunities for the young generation with right to freedom of expression and others.
According to him, the party-less system after 1960 however saw harrowing days for media merely for their role to make people aware of their rights.
Although the atmosphere for freedom of expression and opinion was too hostile in those days, there are still the challenges for people's easy and comfortable practice of FoE and opinion.
Participating in the discussion, INSEC Chairman Subodh Pyakurel, speaking about competence and professionalism in media, said the journalists need to revise whether their academic course is knowledge based or technical.
Noted human rights activist Charan Parsai stated that self-censorship was widely seen in today's newspaper.
Editor at the Samcharpatra daily, Kapil Kafle, said good content in media could bring tremendous change in society. Every news and information that media gets should be verified and the can be printed and examined.
Shreeram Poudel, a Mass Communications teacher at Tribhuvan University underscored the importance of independent media and its content. Only logical and effective contents in media could recognize the strength of media, he added.
Media lawyer Tanka Aryal said that although there are 1,000 media in Nepal, there were very few media voicing for citizen's independence. Media content needs to be reviewed and to sustain media outlets needs to be effective.
Advocate Bishnu Pokhrel, senior journalist Hasta Gurug, university teacher Dr Sudhamshu Dahal, General Secretary at FF, Dharmedra Jha, and Executive Chief at FF, Taranath Dahal, expressed their views on importance of the National Democracy Day relating to freedom of expression and opinion.
The program was facilitated by FF Chairman Hari Binod Adhikari.
This version of newsletter encloses FF's intervention on various issues such as province wise incidents of FOE violations, Open Government Partnership, empowering WMGs at local levels, Media-related bill review, RTI, Open data and Gender in Nepali media.


text:
EVM controversy
EVM 'hacking': One organiser of London event distances itself from claims, another seeks inquiry
'Cyber expert' Syed Shuja had claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party had rigged the 2014 elections by hacking the voting machines.
Jan 23, 2019 · 07:58 am Updated Jan 23, 2019 · 12:07 pm
Representative Image | Reuters
One of the organisers of a London event where an Indian-born man claiming to be a cyber expert on Monday sought to demonstrate how electronic voting machines can be hacked distanced itself from the event the next day. Syed Shuja had claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party had rigged the 2014 elections by hacking the voting machines.
Another organiser, however, has called for an investigation into the allegations.
The Foreign Press Association, which describes itself as the oldest association of foreign journalists in the world, said in a tweet on Tuesday that it "strongly dissociates itself" from "any claims made by the speaker Syed Shuja". "Not one of the masked speaker's accusations have so far been corroborated," the group said.
The group's director, Deborah Bonetti, added: "The speaker at yesterday's event did not follow up his claims with any proof. He was not credible and should not have been given a platform."
The Foreign Press Association strongly disassociates itself with any claims made by the speaker Syed Shuja during the #IJA event in London yesterday. Not one of the masked speaker's accusations have so far been corroborated.
— Foreign Press Association (@FPALondon) January 22, 2019
However, Indian Journalists Association President Ashis Ray said both the group and the Foreign Press Association organised the event in good faith, the Hindustan Times reported. Ray said the speaker is "radio frequency engineer Syed Hyder Ahmed, also known as Syed Shuja".
"Admittedly, the accusations made by Ahmed were very serious, which he could not substantiate," Ray said. "He left a roomful of scribes highly skeptical, if not annoyed. On the face of it, Ahmed's utterances via Skype left most journalists who listened to him and questioned him unconvinced."
However, Ray added that "the picture he painted of what allegedly occurred in Hyderabad in May 2014 was clearly chilling" and an inquiry must be initiated into these allegations. Shuja had claimed that he and his team were attacked when they went to meet BJP leaders in Hyderabad, and the other members of his team were killed.
Ray added that Congress leader Kapil Sibal, who attended the event, may have been sent as an observer. "He sat in one of the back rows of the room, and did not participate in the proceedings in any way."
Meanwhile, the Electronic Corporation of India Ltd said on Tuesday that Shuja had not been an employee of the organisation, as claimed by him, PTI reported. In a letter to Deputy Election Commissioner Sudeep Jain, the company, which manufactures EVMs, said that Shuja was neither a regular employee of the firm nor associated in any way the design and development of voting machines between 2009 and 2014, contrary to his claims.
The Election Commission has asked the Delhi Police to file a first information report against the "cyber expert".
Electronic Voting Machines
Syed Shuja
Foreign Press Association
Indian Journalists Association
'EVMs are completely non-tamperable,' Centre tells Lok Sabha

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Venipuncture to inject contrast material is permitted under California law for Certified Radiologic Technologists who have completed an approved training course with a minimum of 10 hours of instruction, in combination with supervised clinical practice and current CPR training. The CSRT offers this course to teach techniques for the administration of contrast materials, the pharmacology of dose units, and response to allergic reactions. Materials for the documentation of the supervised clinical practice, required by California law, will be provided. In class, RT students practice venipuncture on I.V. training arms.
This course has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) for 6.25 CE Category "A" Credits and meets the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) criteria for Category "A" continuing education credit. In addition to the classroom portion of the course, students must perform ten (10) successful venipunctures under the direct supervision of a physician, registered nurse, or technologist holding an IV contrast certificate. Documentation of ten (10) successful venipunctures must be submitted to CSRT within 30 days of didactic training in order to validate the Certificate of Completion.
Mandatory Prerequisite: This course is open to certified Radiologic Technologists only. Applicants must provider their current CRT or ARRT license number in order to register. Verification of CPR certification must also be brought to the course.


text:
È conosciuto per avere costituito il primo servizio mondiale di aeroambulanze oggi denominato Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Biografia
Nato a Moliagul, una piccola città a circa 200 Km a nord-ovest di Melbourne, Flynn frequentò le scuole a Sunshine e Braybrook (sobborghi di Melbourne) e si diplomò all'University High School. Cominciò subito a lavorare come maestro di scuola, ma dopo qualche anno maturò la vocazione religiosa. Nel 1903 cominciò a frequentare un corso di formazione religiosa per laici e nel 1907 cominciò a studiare teologia all'Ormond College, diplomandosi nel 1910. Nel 1911 fu consacrato pastore presbiteriano ed inviato a Beltana, una piccola città a più di 500 Km da Adelaide. Nel 1912 inviò ai suoi superiori religiosi un rapporto, sottolineando la difficoltà di esercitare il suo ministero in una città isolata e con una popolazione largamente dispersa in un vasto territorio. I suoi superiori costituirono così l'Australian Inland Mission (AIM) con lo scopo di fornire assistenza pastorale ad una popolazione con bisogni molto diversi da quelli dei centri metropolitani. Nominato sovrintendente della nuova organizzazione, Flynn si rese conto che oltre all'assistenza pastorale e spirituale c'era la necessità di servizi medici e infermieristici per la popolazione dispersa nell'outback della zona, così cominciò a creare una rete di ospedali e case di cura, in modo che la popolazione potesse curarsi entro un raggio di cento miglia. Nel 1917 Flynn cominciò a considerare la possibilità di usare le nuove tecnologie come la radio e l'aereo e riportò queste sue idee su The Inlander, una rivista che aveva fondato per promuovere le attività della Missione. Ricevette così una lettera da Clifford Peel, un pilota australiano che combatteva nella prima guerra mondiale, che gli descrisse le capacità e i costi degli aerei di cui avrebbe avuto bisogno. Flynn riportò i dati sulla rivista della Missione e lanciò una raccolta di fondi. Attraverso la radio, Flynn mise in contatto postazioni remote con una struttura medica centrale. Nel 1928 egli costituì l'AIM Aerial Medical Service, che fece il primo volo da Cloncurry. Il primo anno il servizio funzionò in via sperimentale, ebbe successo e fu avviato definitivamente l'anno successivo, riuscendo a sopravvivere alla Grande depressione. Flynn si convinse della necessità di estendere il servizio a livello nazionale. Coinvolgendo uomini politici e i vertici della sua Chiesa riuscì nel suo intento e nel 1934 venne creata l'Australian Aerial Medical Service e Flynn fu confermato come rappresentante pubblico dell'organizzazione. Nel 1931 Flynn si sposò con la segretaria dell'AIM, Jean Baird. Nel 1939 Flynn fu eletto moderatore della Chiesa Presbiteriana australiana con un mandato triennale. Nel 1942 il servizio venne rinominato in Flying Doctor Service of Australia. Dopo la seconda guerra mondiale Flynn si ritirò a Sydney, dove morì di cancro nel 1951. Il suo corpo è stato cremato e le sue ceneri sono state collocate in un sepolcro realizzato ad Alice Springs.

Nel 1955 il nome del servizio da lui fondato è stato modificato in Royal Flying Doctor Service. L'Australian Inland Mission continua ad operare ancora oggi, ma nel 1977 ha cambiato nome in Presbyterian Inland Mission.

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Pastori presbiteriani

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Celebrating the beauty of the fall season in Massachusetts is something that appeals to all ages and interests! There's no denying that Lexington's historic charm is magnified with the brilliant blue skies, changing leaves and crisp autumn air. It's a time of year when the community takes advantage of the beautiful weather and gathers with friends, family and neighbors to enjoy all that Lexington has to offer.
As a Lexington Real Estate agent, I'm passionate about the Lexington lifestyle and helping people discover their ideal place to settle in, that they will cherish for years to come. My goal is to not only help people navigate through the Lexington home buying process, but to ensure they get to know the Lexington community. This holistic approach allows buyers to feel instantly at home in their new Lexington residence.
Whether you're hoping to buy a home this fall in Lexington, or are a current Lexington resident; you'll want to get out this weekend to connect within the community! It seems there's always something to do and this weekend is no different! Check out these three free events!
- Join in the Celebration of an Exhibit of Paintings, Pastels, Metalsmithing, Ceramics, Polymer Clay and Beaders, Woodworkers, Basketry, Needle Arts, Decorative Arts, Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting, Mixed Media and Weavers created by the nationally known talented artists available to you for instruction at the Society. This event is free and open to the public!
- The Lexington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host its annual Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival this Saturday! This popular free, fall event features nearly 100 exhibiting artisans displaying their hand-crafted works, including: Ceramics, Jewelry, Woodwork, Paintings, Photography, Fiber Arts, Glass, Wax, and more. Support local artists and mix and mingle with neighbors at this much anticipated event!
- A highlight of our Lexington historic past, the Munroe Tavern will be hosting it's grand re-opening this weekend! With renovations completed, everyone is welcome to come view the changes that have taken place as well as showing support for the dedication of the Elsa O. Sullivan Program Center. Don't miss out!
I hope you're able to take part in one, or all, of these events this weekend in Lexington! These types of gatherings bring about a sense of community and build into what makes Lexington such a great place to call home!
If you are thinking of moving to Lexington, and have questions about the Lexington Real Estate market, buying a home in Lexington or are ready to begin your home search; please let me know! I'd be happy to meet with you and help you throughout each step of the home buying process.
HGTV is gearing up to shoot a brand-new landscaping series on Cape Cod and in Los Angeles this October, and lucky homeowners selected will get a dramatic yard makeover at little or no cost.
We're looking for people who would love to entertain outdoors, but have a really ugly yard. We'll get your yard turned around in just one week. If this sounds like you, then apply now by sending an email to landscapecasting@magneticproductions.com and include photos of you, your family and yard, plus details on you upcoming event.
Even though they won't be in Lexington MA, you may know someone in Cape Code or Los Angeles that can take advantage of this offer so pass it on!
Buying or selling a home in Lexington MA can be complicated enough but add in the lingo and you may feel like you are listening to a foreign language. Here are a few real estate terms decoded.
Assessed Value- Assessed Value is the valuation placed on property by a public tax assessor for purposes of taxation.
Closing Costs –Closing costs are all of the miscellaneous expenses paid by the buyer and the seller when a real estate transaction closes. These costs can include real estate commission, mortgage fees, attorney fees, transfer taxes, recording fees, and title insurance.
CMA –CMA is short for comparative market analysis or competitive market analysis. A CMA compares the prices of homes sold, homes currently on the market and homes pending to a subject property. A CMA may be prepared for a buyer or a seller to determine market value. The CMA accounts for style, size, location and other factors that make the homes comparable.
Contingency – A contingency is a provision of an agreement that keeps the agreement from being fully legally binding until a certain condition is met. Common contingencies are a buyer's contractual right to obtain a professional home inspection before purchasing the home or obtain mortgage financing.
Deed-The deed is the legal document conveying title to a property.
Earnest Money Deposit- The earnest money deposit is a deposit made by the potential home buyer to show that he or she is serious about buying the house. This is typically made at the time of the offer to purchase.
Lock Box – A lock box is a secure key-holding device. It is used to hold a key for a home that is for sale. This allows cooperating real estate professionals to gain entry into the home. Entry is usually granted after obtaining permission from the listing agent or office.
MLS – The MLS or Multiple Listing Service is an organization that collects, compiles and distributes information about homes listed for sale. Real Estate brokers are members of the MLS. Membership is not open to general public. The MLS is used for real estate professionals to share information about homes for sale to other agents. MLS boards are local or regional. There is no nationwide MLS.
Short Sale- A short sale is when the seller arranges with their mortgage lender to accept a price that's less than the amount they owe on the property. The lender typically agrees to forgive the rest of the loan. A short sale arrangement is made between the seller and the mortgage lender.
Title Insurance – Title insurance is an insurance policy that protects the lender's or owner's interest in real property. Title insurance as it is named protects against claims against the title or from unexpected or fraudulent claims of ownership. Buyers typically pay to pay for the lenders title insurance policy as part of the closing costs.
Getting kids up, fed, dressed and out the door without a fight seems like asking too much, but it can be done -- or so I've heard. The first day of school has come and gone here in Lexington, but most of us are still working out the kinks of the morning routine.
Let's face it, it isn't easy getting kids to do what you want in a short time frame, especially when they would rather play or, if they are older kids, sleep. I would rather do the latter, but would also rather not deal with the, "Why can't you just get your kid to school on time" look from my kids teachers, so I have tried to perfect the art of the wake up.
I think we all know the basics by now, right? Put them to bed, get them up at the same time everyday and don't stray too far from that time on the weekends. Check. Pick out their clothes the night before and have a backup plan when little Sally decides it isn't cool to wear purple anymore and Nick spills oatmeal all over his shirt. Make lunches the night before so you can grab a shower in the morning and hope the kids don't resent their soggy sandwich too much. Or, just let them buy the cafeteria food and be thankful Lexington Public Schools actually have decent food choices. Get the back packs gathered by the door with all of the assigned work done and checked.
We all do this already, so why the headaches each morning?
This is where I should tell you the answer, but I don't have it ... yet. I can only tell you what has worked well for me, with only minor incidents from time to time.
1.) Turn off the TV! It's like pouring molasses all over you child. It slows down everything.
This was one of the last things I did in my effort to make mornings easier and it has worked very well. My kids looked at me like I had four heads the first morning and still occasionally ask to watch a show. I used it to keep them quiet while I got breakfast ready and for a moment to wake up. Now, they just find something to do and know better than to mess with Mommy in the morning.
2.) Have a go-to school day breakfast.
This seems obvious, but I do have friends who I respect and adore who make French toast, omelet's and other weekend-style breakfasts for their kids on school mornings. Are you crazy? There are a handful of really quick, super nutritious breakfast ideas that will do the job. We cook plain oatmeal (to control the sugar) and add flax meal, wheat bran, cinnamon and a drop of honey, and the kids are perfectly content with that.
The weekends are when I bring out the big guns. They know that and don't question it. I ran across a nice array of breakfast ideas recently on Parenting Magazine's website. I am definitely doing the morning milkshake and the banana chocolate chip bread -- even if it is only for me.
3.) Don't try anything new in the morning. This is a good one for all of us but especially those of us with girls.
Have you heard this one before, "Mom, Peggy Sue wears great double French breads every day. Can you do that now?" Um, no. I can't do it now and I probably never can. The time for trying new hairdos, outfits, food, etc., is not when you are running 10-minutes late for school. Do it on the weekends or that rare time when the kids wake up before sunrise and your coffee has kicked in.
4.) Finally, give yourself and your kids a break. Mornings are messy. There is a reason why it sounds just like the word that means to express sorrow or grief: Moms are feeling sorrow and the kids are giving us grief. Have a morning plan.Tell your kids the plan and expect it to happen in some form each day.
After all, as long as they are dressed, fed and get to school on time, you are one step ahead of the game.
Prepare Your Lexington Home for Fall with These Top 10 Tips!
I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend in Lexington! It's hard to believe summer is drawing to a close and that we'll soon be feeling the cooler weather of fall. This coming season is beautiful in Lexington with the vibrant leaves, crisp air and vivid blue skies and is a favorite time of year for many Lexington residents.
While the warm weather may make it hard to start thinking about shorter days and cool evenings, making sure that your Lexington home is fully prepared for the lower temperatures can save you time and money in the long run! I've gathered the top ten tips you can do now to get your Lexington home ready for the fall season. Take a look!
1. Air Out- Soon enough your home will be closed up as the Lexington days get cooler, so take the time to air out your home as much as possible this fall. The fresh air will help minimize mold, asthma and allergies in the coming fall and winter months. It will also help save on your heating and cooling bill!
2. Check the Chimney- Curling up next to a cozy fire in your Lexington home may just be one of your favorite activities later this fall and winter. You'll want to check your fireplace and chimney now to ensure that they're properly cleaned out and that the vent is closed when not in use to prevent heat from leaking out.
3. Replace Air Filters- This is a very important step since it will help your heater work more efficiently and you won't worry about recirculating mold and allergens into your home. Replacing the air filters will improve your indoor air quality for the colder seasons.
4. Seal Any Leaks- Making sure that any cracks in door or windows are sealed with caulking or weatherstripping will keep your home airtight. Keeping the cool weather out and the heat in will cut down on your energy bill and keep you comfortable.
5. Check Your Batteries- Be sure to check and replace all batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
6. Clean Up Your Garage and Tools- You'll want to clean up your summer tools as well as your lawn mower to keep your garage organized and keep your tools in good shape. Once the spring hits, you'll know where everything is and be ready to start back up with your lawn care. Empty the gas out your lawn mower or blower by using them till its used up and replace oil in your mower so it starts easily next year.
7. Store Your Garden Hose- Drain out your garden hose completely and store it in the garage to prevent it from cracking or freezing.
8. Clean Out Gutters- Lexington has a beautiful tree-filled setting, but this can mean that your gutters and downspouts can fill up quickly with leaves this fall. You'll want to check these a few times this season and make sure they're completely cleaned out before winter.
9. Inspect Your Roof- Before the fall rains come to Lexington, be sure to check your roof for loose or missing shingles. If you have a satellite or antenna on your roof, make sue it's sealed well to prevent any water or air leaks. You'll want to be aware of any issues in your roof now so you have adequate time to get it fixed.
10. Insulate Your Attic- Hot air will rise and if your attic is not properly insulated, you can lose money and waste energy trying to keep your home heated this fall. Check to see if there is enough insulation in your attic floor and add more if needed.
I hope you find these tips helpful as you get ready for the beautiful fall season here in Lexington. You'll be glad that you took care of any issues early on and will be able to relax in your Lexington home once the cool fall days arrive!
If you are not currently living in Lexington, but have been considering a move to the area; let me know! As a Lexington Real Estate agent, I enjoy walking with people through the entire process of discovering Lexington, finding their dream home and moving in! Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions you may have about the Lexington Real Estate market or to begin your Lexington home search.
Have time to help out a homebound Lexington senior? - Even an hour a month will be helpful to these groups.
FISH of Lexington provides free rides for residents to medical appointments in Lexington and vicinity, and in Boston. Drivers volunteer to drive residents one day a month to their medical appointment. For more information call 781-862-3293.
Meals on Wheels is looking for substitute and permanent drivers to deliver meals to homebound Lexington seniors. For details call 888-222-6171.
Minuteman Senior Services is seeking volunteers to serve as a friendly visitor or shopper for homebound Lexington seniors. For details call 888-222-6171.
A 45 minute excerpt of the movie followed by a discussion led by Beth Murphy, Producer and Director of Beyond Belief.
On Sept. 11, 2001, the lives of two young mothers living in the Boston suburbs were changed beyond belief. Both women lost their husbands in the terrorist attacks on that unforgettable day.
Rather than turning inwards, grief compelled the women to travel to Afghanistan to help empower Afghan women whose lives have been ravaged by decades of war, poverty and oppression. As they make the courageous journey from their comfortable suburban neighborhoods to the most desperate Afghan villages, they discover an intense bond with each other, and also a powerful kinship with widows halfway around the world.
This film, Beyond Belief, is the story of these two amazing, courageous women and their mission of compassion, peace, and hope. Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner has described this film as "moving and beautiful." It is a powerful, inspirational, and profound film which shows us all the way to move beyond tragedy.
After screening a 45 minute excerpt from the film, we will be joined by the film's director. Beth Murphy is a documentary producer, director, author and university professor. In 1999 she founded Principle Pictures, an independent film company committed to giving voice to the voiceless, raising awareness about important social issues, and inspiring education and action through entertainment. She has led production crews to all corners of the world, often in war-torn or developing countries in order to focus on human rights and international issues.
Beth will lead a discussion about her experience in making Beyond Belief, and answer your questions.


In this photo we see multiple colors working together to create a pattern that leads your eyes. We see the darker hue of brown intensify the the yellow hues in the pattern. In the opposite we see the light blue get less intense because of the lighter shade of green which has low contrast. The colors all have a pretty low value of intensity except for the dark hue of yellow/orange. Lastly , the colors are in fact complementary, but lack high contrast.
This entry was posted in 336 Blog, Color Interaction, Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink.


text:
Hotel Joins Mix for Delayed Parkside Commons in Cary
The developers of the proposed $135 million Parkside Town Commons project in west Cary are adding a hotel and shifting the focus to more retail versus residential. A new plan submitted to the town of Cary shows that Kite Realty Group, the Indianapolis-based developer of the project, has eliminated plans for office buildings, reduced the amount of small-shop space, changed plans for an apartment complex and added a 140-room hotel.
Parkside Town Commons would be on a site at the intersection of O'Kelly Chapel Road and N.C. 55 near the exit ramp for the Triangle Expressway. The Parkside Commons property abuts the boundary line for Research Triangle Park near the campuses for Fidelity Investments, Cisco Systems and NetApp.
Few of the changes would impact the first phase of the project, on which construction could begin in 2013, says Mark Jenkins, a senior vice president with Kite Realty. The first phase is expected to be anchored by a Target store and a Harris Teeter grocery store, although neither retailer has confirmed plans for the location, which is projected to have 243,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
Parkside Town Commons Construction Delays
It's been five years since the original plans for Parkside Town Commons were submitted to the town, and much has changed regarding the expectations of the real estate market since that time, Jenkins explains.
For the northern piece, it's a complete redesign , he says. We're starting all over.
Jenkins says the earlier plan incorporated more small shops, but the shift of the economy has hit smaller retail operators much harder than the larger anchor and junior anchor tenants, which can fill a regional shopping center quicker. Kite Realty submitted the changes so it could have more options for bigger retailers on the Cary land development site. It'll be nice to have more anchors instead of depending on, 'if you build it they will come' , Jenkins says. I can say that we've experienced a lot of activity on the site in the last 90 to 120 days. We feel real good on the leasing side.
Kite Realty and its joint venture partner for the project, Prudential Real Estate Investors, have so far invested more than $64 million in the Parkside Commons project, including $41 million that was paid for the land in 2007 and 2008, according to Wake County deed records and documents that Kite has submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Focusing on Retail Development
In retail Development, a project's success is often determined by the amount of pre-leasing before the building is even finished. At the Holly Springs Towne Center retail project that Kite Realty is building in Holly Springs, for example, nearly half of the 570,000 square feet of retail that will be opening in March is already committed to specific retail and restaurant tenants, including Target, Marshall's, Dick's Sporting Goods and Michael's. Jenkins says the firm has already started marketing buildings for the second phase in Holly Springs.
Holly Springs is going to blow people's minds when they see how many retailers are open come March 2013. We are leasing space at a velocity that is very encouraging , he says. Retail development analyst David Conner with the Lincoln Harris real estate firm in Raleigh, says the developer of Parkside Town Commons shouldn't have to worry about finding tenants for the project. If you look at the growth of new homes in that area over the last 10 years, it's been off the charts , Connor says. I think there's a lot of pent-up demand for new retail and restaurants out there.
Direct Access to Research Triangle Park
Connor notes that the Parkside project would open up a new back door road to Research Triangle Park and to south Durham when it extends O'Kelly Chapel road from N.C. 55 east to connect to Louis Stephens Drive across the CSX railroad tracks.
According to Cary's director of engineering, Tim Bailey, part of the compromise to extend the O'Kelly Church Road across the railroad tracks is an agreement signed by the town, CSX and the N.C. Department of Transportation to build a $17 million bridge over the railroad at Carpenter Fire Station Road to the north of Parkside. Kite Realty, as part of that deal, has to committed to pay $500,00 toward the bridge construction project.
Source: Amanda Jones Hoyle, Triangle Business Journal, published Oct 19, 2012.


text:
HW Young Woman Achiever
Her World Young Woman Achiever 2006: Esther Tan
H / HW Young Woman Achiever
How far can a woman push herself? This top endurance athlete and Singapore's first female naval diver knows a thing or two about swimming in the deep end. Her World gets inspired
For someone who once failed her 2.4km run in secondary school, Esther Tan sure has come a long way. She's now one of Singapore's top female endurance athletes, clearing 10-day expedition races in the desert and over the mountains for hundreds of kilometres at a stretch. For fun.
The best part is that this 31-year-old juggles her almost fanatical obsession with adventure racing, a multi-sport endurance race that's not for the lily-livered, with a career that isn't your everyday 9-to-5 desk job. Esther, Her World's Young Woman Achiever for 2006, has also made history as Singapore's first female naval diver with the elite Naval Diving Unit of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), in a job that involves search-and-rescue operations and explosive ordnance disposal.
No wonder she's been dubbed Singapore's GI Jane. And in case you were wondering, yes, Esther can do one-armed push-ups without hardly breaking into a sweat.
But looking at her quiet demeanour and diminutive frame (all of 1.58m and 48 kg) you would never guess that Esther is both a super-athlete and a top-notch military officer promoted to the rank of Major last year. The only tiny clue to her athleticism when she arrives for our interview at an ice-cream shop in Sunset Way is her PT kit with the word "Navy" emblazoned on the back.
She sits down and you notice her hands, criss-crossed with bulging veins that look like they could crush more than just cockroaches. She puts it best: "I think of myself as an all-round competitor. I enjoy motivating myself to do my best when I'm racing and when I'm at work."
And she really means all-round. Not for her the garden-variety marathons and triathlons. Instead, over the last five years and in between, detonating bombs underwater, she's trekked, abseiled, kayaked and mountain-biked over hostile terrain in places like Fiji and China, battling fatigue, sub-zero temperatures and injuries to complete adventure-laden races like the fearsome Eco Challenge. Each year, she takes part in about 30 endurance races, each lasting anything from hours to 10 days or longer, she says with a shrug.
Her resume of races plots many firsts for Singapore, like the gruelling six-day 470km New Zealand Southern Traverse race in 2002, where she was part of Team Endorphin Junkies, the first Singaporean team to finish. Her most recent was last year's XPD Tasmania, covering 700km of remote wilderness – hers was the only Asian team – and finishing a respectable 32nd out of 47 teams in nine days and 14 hours. Now, she's gearing up for the 500km Adventure Racing World Championship in Scotland in May, all with a massive backpack on her back and an even wider smile on her face.
But a day in Esther's life is not just about her awe-inspiring physical feats – like somersaults underwater with her hands and legs bound – most ordinary women (and men) can't even fathom. It's also about how she's giving back to the community, by spurring young women and athletes, and giving talks to secondary school students on adventure sports.
As a teacher of sorts to three athletes from Temasek Junior College as part of its mentor programme, she gets "great satisfaction knowing I've made a contribution to others". Esther, who would have been a physics teacher otherwise, shares with her young charges just one piece of advice: Find out what motivates you, then work towards that passion.
https://www.herworld.com/gallery/young-woman-achiever/esther-tan-young-woman-achiever-2006/
NOTHING STANDS IN HER WAY
It's pretty easy to see the effects this adrenalin junkie has on others. Over bowls of mocha ice cream, she invited me to go jogging at MacRitchie Reservoir on the weekend (I decline politely, citing the meeting time of 7am as seven hours too early a start for any activity), then eggs me on to join the gym, even whipping out exercise-class pamphlets to show how easy it is to get started.
Her close friend Jasmine Wong, 31, a physiotherapist with the SAF, is someone who can fully attest to being inspired by her. Friends since they first took part in an SAF swimming meet seven years ago, the pair caught up again two years ago after Jasmine came back from her postgrad studies in Australia, by heading to MacRitchie for a 15km run. "It gave new meaning to our 'catch-up session'! I nearly died; she had run so far ahead of me, I couldn't keep up!" exclaims Jasmine.
Yet, she quickly became a convert to the sport. Last July, Jasmine took part in a 250km, seven-day ultramarathon across Chile's Atacama Desert, known as the driest place on earth. She was placed 80th out of the 135 participants. "I would never have believed that I'd do something like that two years ago! She made me see that I could discover myself if I put my heart and mind to it," says Jasmine with a grin.
It's a lesson in sheer grit that Esther, who ventured into endurance sports at Nanyang Technological University while studying electrical and electronic engineering on a Navy scholarship, has taught well. She's the same woman who ran up craggy rocks and hills with a bloody, ingrown toenail at last year's Action Asia Challenge in Macau, the day after she had it operated on. Her team also had just one hour's worth of sleep before the race started.
They came in second place. Esther tells me matter-of-factly: "I got the doctor to make the smallest cut possible then bandaged my toe as tight as I could. It was really tough. I was limping and almost couldn't finish because of the pain and that awful sensation in my big toe. But I refused to let it get the better of me. I shut out the pain by talking to my team-mates about life, work, everything."
To Esther, who trains eight hours a week on top of 12-hour workdays, the real challenge for competitions is all in the mind, despite the excruciating pain.
She says, her voice steady: "If I can build up my physical strength, I can also work on my mental strength. A lot of discipline is needed, so I listen to my heart and mind, not the body."
Her kayaking coach, former national rower Ong Qixiang, 40, says that what differentiates her from other people is this incredible sense of self-discipline. "Whatever she sets her mind to, she achieves it. Everyone can learn the skills, but it's very rare for people like her to keep on trying and never give up, compared to even the men."
COME HELL OR HIGH WATER
Yet when I ask what's it like being a woman in an all-male testosterone-driven work environment, Esther, who's now reading James F. Dunnigan's The Perfect Soldier about special operations forces, hesitates before answering. "Gender isn't an issue," she tells me. "What's more important is your ability." In other words, anything that men can do, she can do too, even better, if she puts her mind to it. She has told me previously that "privacy and preservation of dignity" are still important, citing the need for more female-only toilets.
As for being Singapore's first female naval diver, she says she "chose to be a naval diver". "I was following my heart. There was nothing more that I could ask for in a job that required both mental and mettle, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professionalism. Till today, I still feel that it's one of the best choices I've made. It just so happened that I was the first female diver. When it comes to work, what I think about is getting the job done well."
As for how she holds her own among the 36 men who report to her, she says: "Yes I need to prove that I can do the job as well as anyone in the team. But don't we all? It's the same everywhere. Male or female, we have to prove that we're competent before we can be entrusted with greater responsibility. Of course, there are times when some may not be convinced that I can do it, but all I have to do is focus on the job, be professional and win them over."
And she has managed to win their support. Her naval diving supervisor, Master Sergeant Loh Cheng Kiat, 35, says approvingly that she "always tries to get involved as much as she can". "She's a fast learner, patient and of course, very adventurous."
My guess is you have to be. Naval divers have to go through nearly a year of rigorous training, including three months of basic military training, a diving course and one week of non-stop physical exercises with very little sleep, popularly known as "hell week". Only the very best make the cut.
The job involves sometimes dangerous work. While Esther says there are many safety checks to minimise the risks involved, there are times when her adrenalin really gets pumping, like when she has to clear live ordnances "where the risks of an accidental detonation are real".
Despite the harrowing aspects, this tough cookie is "married to my job". Single and loving it, her work still gives her a huge thrill, and adds that her life is "like one big adventure race".
Her family couldn't be more proud, like her sister June, 28, who remembers how Esther became a mother figure to her and their younger brother, Andrew, 26, after their mother died of cancer 11 years ago. Their 60-year-old father works with the Urban Redevelopment Authority.
June recalls how Esther helped support her financially with her university fees. Over the phone, the pride in her voice is obvious. She says: "I never expected that she would go to such extremes because her character is very soft-natured and shy. But I'm so proud of her and her accomplishments. She's outstanding—she never, ever gives up."
Asked where she sees herself 10 years from now, Esther says little will change: She will be serving the navy and taking part in adventure races. How could she be so sure? She says: "When you find something you're passionate about, you wouldn't want to stop, would you?"
esther tan
her world Young Woman Achiever
naval diver
naval diving unit
singapore navy


Additional toppings available for an extra charge.
Served with romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and choice of dressing. Includes side of garlic bread.
Choice of mild, hot, BBQ, or honey BBQ wing sauce.
Make it a deluxe to add a side of french fries!
Served with dinner salad and small garlic bread.
Try one of our specialty pizzas here at Avelino's Pizza, such as the Greek Pizza, Clams Casino, and the California Pizza. We also serve burgers, calzones, subs, Alfredo, and more! Find us east of Mill River, at the corner of Grand Avenue and James Street. We're not far from Yale University! Order online for carryout or delivery today!


text:
Donald Trump's Infamous 'Wall' Could Be Made of LASERS, As Oculus Founder Revealed To Be Developing Virtual Border Tech
Palmer Luckey, co-founder of virtual reality firm Oculus , is developing virtual border technology, which could potentially form the basis of President Donald Trump 's infamous border wall.
The 24-year-old tech entrepreneur, who is a keen Trump supporter, will use technology common in driverless cars to develop a system to police borders "between countries and around military bases".
Luckey confirmed his plans in a statement to The New York Times , saying: "We need a new kind of defence company, one that will save taxpayer dollars while creating superior technology to keep our troops and citizens safer."
His new startup will use LIDAR – a method of measuring distances and detecting objects using lasers – along with infrared sensors and cameras to monitor borders, reports the NYT.
Sources familiar with the plan have said that the virtual border could be built far more cost-effectively than Trump's proposed physical wall between the US and Mexico.
Pro-Trump Luckey, who is credited with rekindling demand for virtual reality in recent years, contributed $100,000 to Trump's inauguration.
The project is said to be self-funded at present but is rumoured to be receiving a cash injection from billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel's Founders Fund in future.
Thiel hit the headlines in 2016 after bankrolling Hulk Hogan's infamous sex tape lawsuit against the now-bankrupt Gawker Media. The investor is also a prominent Trump supporter and donated more than $1 million to his presidential campaign.
Luckey is also said to have spoken to Trump's chief strategist Stephen Bannon about using sensor tech on the Mexican border, reports the NYT.
Multimillionaire Luckey sold Oculus to Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion dollars and is believed to have pocketed $700 million from the deal.
In March, Luckey left Facebook several months after he was accused of secretly funding a pro-Trump online organisation aimed at discrediting Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
#Donald Trump#Facebook#Peter Thiel
Chuka is an experienced certified web developer with an extensive background in computer science and 18+ years in web design &development. His previous experience ranges from redesigning existing website to solving complex technical problems with object-oriented programming. Very experienced with Microsoft SQL Server, PHP and advanced JavaScript. He loves to travel and watch movies.
View all posts by Webby
Disgruntled Employee Kills Five In Orlando, Then kills Self
London Attacker Believed To Be Moroccan


text:
40th ICAO Assembly: The Netherlands elected to the ICAO Council
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is proud to represent the Abis Group in the ICAO Council, the governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization, for the 2020-2022 triennium.
Consultation platform promotes interests of Belgian drone sector
The drone sector is growing rapidly worldwide and it is booming in our country as well. To support the further development of the sector, the Belgian Civil Drone Council was created as a national consultation platform that brings together all stakeholders from the public and private sector.
Investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the Netherlands
In May 2019, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced that it has committed itself for a 10-year period to the development and purchase of 75,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel a year. KLM is the first airline in the world to invest in sustainable aviation fuel on this scale. SkyNRG, global market leader for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), will develop Europe's first dedicated plant for the production of SAF in Delfzijl in the north-east of the Netherlands.
New ANC Commissioner for Abis
In January 2019, the Abis office in Montreal welcomed Albano Coutinho from Portugal as incoming member of the Air Navigation Commission (ANC) for Abis. The ANC is tasked by the ICAO Council to manage the technical work programme of ICAO. It has a strong focus on measures to maintain and improve aviation safety and air navigation efficiency. The Commission is composed of nineteen members who are highly qualified and have significant experience in civil aviation. Although ANC Commissioners are nominated by specific ICAO Member States, they do not represent the interest of any particular state or
Helena Faleiro on her ICAO Council membership
Helena Faleiro, Portugal, ICAO Council member for the Abis group 2013-2016:
Silvia Gehrer on her ICAO Council membership
Silvia Gehrer, Austria, ICAO Council member for the Abis group 2004-2007:


Collage: Paint, Acrylic, Watercolor, Ink, Found Objects on Paper.
"Scared Of 'C'..." is part of a new series based on the results generated by predictive search engine queries. Each piece begins by entering a phrase, such as "scared of c", into a search engine and then compiling the predictive suggestions in list form. Generated by algorithms, predictive searches are based on popular searches and reflect the personal, emotional, and inherently human questions and concerns of our times. When taken out of context, the list of words creates an elusive poetry that seeks to inspire viewers to make their own connections based on personal associations.
"Scared Of 'C'..." is made with acrylic paint pens, water crayons, and collage on paper, finished in a found frame.


text:
Q: Calling several SQL procedures at once with Python I have made a stored procedure in MySQL which accepts several arguments and does its things.
And while I have no problem to execute the following query in MySQL
CALL my_pr(var1, var2, var3); CALL my_pr(var4, var5, var6);

When I try to execute it (or any other 2 statements at once) via Python I get the following error:

Commands out of sync; you can't run this command now

But when I am trying to execute them one by one - everything works smoothly.
I am adding each statement to a list and then execute it via:
    for stm in sql_stms:
        mycursor.execute(stm)
        mydb.commit()

Where I set each stm to be a single query or a multiple statement query in some code above. And my sql_stms contain several INSERT, SELECT and DELETE queries and tens (or sometimes hundreds) of queries for a stored procedure.
My goal is to speed up the running process and currently the slowest part in my code is submitting queries to SQL, so I believe that when I submit multiple queries at once it will work slightly faster.
Any ideas and suggestions are welcomed.

A: Probably not expecting more than one resultSet, try setting the multi result to true before executing
mycursor = mydb.cursor(multi=True)

A: The interface is not designed to easily get two "result sets" at once.
There is very little advantage in trying to run two statements together.  Simply run them one at a time.
You can, on the other hand, build a third SP that makes those two CALLs.  But, again, why bother.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


online homework help chemistry When you apply to college, you'll need to complete an essay as part of your application. This is your opportunity to show admission officers.
language analysis essay sentence starters I Need Help Writing A College Application Essay Need Help With Your College Application Essays? Ask the Experts. I appreciate that writing your college essay.
undergraduate psychology thesis example When you apply to college, you'll need to complete an essay as part of your application. This is your opportunity to show admission officers.
writing stories games online There are times in every students life when they need help writing an essay. College Application Essay Help An Example Of An Essay In Mla Format.
methodology term paper There are times in every students life when they need help writing an essay. College Application Essay Help An Example Of An Essay In Mla Format.
essay about water pollution solution There are times in every students life when they need help writing an essay. College Application Essay Help An Example Of An Essay In Mla Format.
baseball player dies hitting wall Your essay can give admission officers a sense of who you are, as well as showcasing your writing skills. Try these tips to craft your college application essay.
essay women' When you apply to college, you'll need to complete an essay as part of your application. This is your opportunity to show admission officers.


text:
Hang On The Box
Hang on the Box, mainland China's first all-girl punk unit, was a glorious mess of contradictions and extremes. Their first live performance, for a small but fanatical crowd of fellow Beijing punks, was met with boos, laughter and jeering; six months later they were on the cover of the local edition of Newsweek, serving as poster girls for an entire generation of Chinese youth. Lauded by critics for politicizing gender through their empowered, femme-forward lyrics, they were famously scornful of Cobra, the only other all-girl rock group before them on the mainland.
Despite Hang on the Box's cult status in Japan and the United States, the band constantly struggled to get gigs, record deals and respect at home in China, where—because of the Newsweek cover, because they were the first Chinese band of any kind to sing exclusively in English, because they were women—the scene never fully embraced them. Yet, by the time they disbanded, increasing numbers of bands coming out of the movement—great bands, like Queen Sea Big Shark, Subs and Hedgehog—seemed to have at least one prominent female member and were singing most, if not all, of their songs in English.
Hang on the Box, often referred to as HOTB, was founded in the summer of 1998 by Wang Yue (aka Gia Wang, vocals) and Yilina (bass), who were classmates, and Li Yan Fan (guitar), who had approached the two friends in a bootleg music store, asking for a cigarette. According to their Japanese label's website, Yilina, who was born in inner Mongolia, had a dream one night in which a god told her that, if she ever formed a band, she must call it Hang on the Box.
Jonathan Campbell recounts Wang and Yilina's punk conversion in his book Red Rock: The Long, Strange March of Chinese Rock & Roll. "Their lives were changed the moment they saw their first show," Campbell writes. "The Mohawks, the dyed hair, the sunglasses (inside!); they'd never seen anything like it." Wang told Campbell that, "You didn't know what made [the punks] special but you knew that, in comparison, you were a jackass. …I called Yilina and said, 'Our entire life before was completely stupid. We need to become like them: our taste in music, our attitude, our lives.'"
According to Campbell, not long after Wang's conversion, she received a phone call from Shen Yue of Anarchy Jerks, inviting her to a gig at Beijing's first all-punk venue, Scream, which had just opened a few months before. After bragging about the awesomeness of his band, Shen asked Wang what she was up to. She told him that she, too, had just formed a band. It was only sort of true. He politely asked if her band would like to open for his. "I said yes," Wang recalls. "I didn't even think about it."
Licking their wounds after the initial disaster at Scream, HOTB's members made a pact to work their asses off and become the greatest all-girl punk band in the world. In 1999, they enlisted Shen Jing (aka Shenggy) to play drums. After two years of gigging and recording, unable find a mainland label to take them on, they finally found a home for their first CD, Yellow Banana, through Audrey Kimura's Sister Records + Benten label in Tokyo, Japan. (Benten, or Benzeiten, is a goddess of love, music and happiness.) "This is not a political statement that we are making about the sickening system of the music business or the all too passive attitude of the general listening population," Kimura says, referring to her label's female-centric focus, "we just want to have fun." It was a match made in heaven. Scream Records, the Beijing venue's newly launched label, released the album for mainlanders the following year.
Yellow Banana, released in 2001, is by any standards one of the most rock-solid debuts ever burned into optical discs of polycarbonate plastic. In addition to Ramones-y/riot grrrl-esque instant classics like "Asshole, I'm Not Your Baby," "No Sexy," "Heroin and Cocaine" and "For Some Stupid Cunts at BBS," there is the inexplicably dreamy "Red Comet," which sounds a bit like Portishead channeled through the Cowboy Junkies, and the bizarrely sweet "Your Everything Kills Me," a scratchy, springy near-ballad, flatly sung and which almost sounds like it's being performed underwater. Most remarkable, given the shock-to-the-system assault of most of the cuts on this album, is how gorgeously melodic everything is: There isn't a song on this record, however thrashing and abrasive, that won't give even a mildly sensitive listener goose bumps.
The lyrics, despite being in English, are often indecipherable, even in the rare instances when the English-speaking listener can clearly make out each of the words Wang is singing. "Kill Your Belly"—perhaps a rejoinder to the Sex Pistols' chilling "Bodies"?—is reputedly about abortion; yet one is left wondering who's speaking to whom in the repeated chorus, "Fuu-uuhck you, I don't neeeed you!"—China's One Child Policy to Developing Fetus X?
In 2002, Yilina, for reasons that remain mysterious and despite having named the band, quit, and was replaced by Liu Bao. HOTB continued to record and tour, at home and abroad, then, just as mysteriously, the day after the release of their second album, 2003's Di Di Di, Yilina rejoined.
Di Di Di is nearly as thrilling as Yellow Banana. Though less abrasive, songs like "I'm Mine" and "Now I Wanna Say Apologies to You" have all of the stripped-down, frenzied, fuzz-tone energy of anything on the first disc, while tracks like "Summertime," a slow, bluesy cover of the Gershwin classic, expand HOTB's range even further. In the title song Wang Yue wears her personal heroes on her sleeve: "Every day I listen to the Cibo Matto," she insists in a delightfully strained falsetto, "I'ma listen to Bikini Kill, Bikini Kill…"
Over the next year, two more HOTB releases emerged: For Every Punk Bitch & Arsehole (2003), a compilation of the first two albums for European distribution, and Foxy Lady (2004), another compilation, this time including two new songs—a cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady," featuring Wang screaming the lyrics through a megaphone, and a live version of "Shanghai," a song that would later get them into a bit of hot water with the Shanghai press. The band continued to tour, adding new songs to their repertoire.
In an interview conducted in 2004 by Andrea Benvenuto of Women Rock, Wang was asked about the group's feminist message and whether "addressing sexism fit[s] in with whatever desire you have to just be in a band and have fun." She responded:
"There're many things I'm not satisfied with in life, also about the relationship between the female and male. Because I'm not pleased with it, then I take my lyrics to reflect that rage. I think that will influence many people. In a new song I cite a part from the movie A Clockwork Orange: 'What kind of world is it at all? Man on the moon, man spinning around the earth, and there is no attention paid to earthly law and all the normal."
During this same interview, when asked about what it means to be punk, Wang's response was: "We're not punk! NO!!!" No further explanation beyond that is given.
But HOTB was changing. If Yellow Banana was the trio's Velvet Underground and Nico, their 2007 album, No More Nice Girls, was their Loaded. It's a beautiful, often dreamy album, with a sound much closer to more recent Beijing bands like The Gar and Carsick Cars, both of whom HOTB most likely influenced. But not everyone welcomed it. Berwin Song, the Cleveland, Ohio-born deputy editor of Time Out Shanghai, trashed it upon its release:
"In their tumultuous near-decade of existence, Hang on the Box may have, at one point, captured a genuine punk aesthetic with their disdain and anger. As the cover to No More Nice Girls shows, their final era is better represented by baby-doll dresses and pigtails—and music that's just as soft."
Song then focused his critique on Wang: "After ten years, she still can't play her guitar (the album's guitar tracks are handled by guest players), and it's clear she's in it just for the style. She thinks she's hot, and wants you to think so too. In the song 'Shanghai,' she croons, in that Chinglishy love-you-long-time sing-song of hers, 'We can to keep such great white cock.' Who gets off on that, I wonder?"
So, what of Song's assertions? First of all, there is not a single track on any of HOTB's albums where Wang sounds anything remotely "sing-song" nor "love-you-long-time." Even at her most brazen—for example, on Yellow Banana's "Motorcycle Boy," where she belts out "Yes I like you, oh I want to fuck you!"—there is not even a hint of seduction in her voice. Rather, she sounds like she (and her wall of guitar noise) is going to rape, and then possibly murder, the object of her lust.
Secondly, it's immaterial how much Wang may or may not have played her guitar in the studio. For one thing, she's the lead singer, not the guitarist. Even if she was, no one has ever thought less of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" because non-Beatle Eric Clapton, rather than George Harrison, played the lead.
Finally, I would argue, "Shanghai" is not intended, as Song implies, to incite yellow fever; most likely, it's a slam against author Wei Hui and the hype around her international bestseller Shanghai Baby, in which the Joni Mitchell-listening, Henry Miller-reading protagonist Nikki/Coco carries on with the BMW-driving German, Mark:
What is Shanghai?
Rich white cock and hungry yellow chick
Stupid white cock and hungry yellow chick
Oh, our Shanghai is international
Oh, our Shanghai is A-1, A-1, A-1
We can to keep such great white cock
We can to sell such great yellow chick
No More Nice Girls does reveal more of the band's softer side than previous recordings, but the album is unmistakably Hang on the Box, like the shadow of the cherry tree in the album's third track, "You Hate Me But I Love You":
the spring water nested in a hole in a rock
shimmers softly when disturbed
the vibrations of the ground
have given birth to strong waves
which crash together in an irregular swell
on the surface without cresting if there's
a verb meaning "to move harmoniously"
it must be used here the cherry tree
gripped in shadows spread out and curl up
sway and twist, to the rhythm of the water
but the interesting thing is that however much
they change they keep the shape of a cherry tree
Since the release of No More Nice Girls, HOTB has broken up and reformed (with different lineups) several times. It's doubtful, however, that they'll ever record again. The disappointment of their many fans around the world aside, it almost doesn't matter: their place in the short but robust history of Chinese rock 'n' roll will forever be prominent and secure.
Poet and cartoonist Gary Sullivan runs bodegapop.com.
anarchy jerks
andrea benvenuto
audrey kimura
berwin song
bikini kill
bodega pop
carsick cars
di di di
gia wang
jonathan campbell
li yan fan
liu bao
no more nice girls
queen sea big shark
shanghai baby
shen jing
shenggy
the gar
wang yue
wei hui
yellow banana
yilina
Previous Post Headhunters
Next Post Colin Stetson & Mats Gustafsson
One Comment on "Hang On The Box"
NelsonerWang January 9, 2013 at 7:03 AM
Thanks. Great article on a great band. I lived in Beijing a few years ago and am still enthralled by the music coming out of Beijing. HOTB was, along with PK14 and Joyside, the beginning of what has turned out to be a really strong and surprising music scene. I would add two comments. First, HOTB's first guitarist, Yang Fan, went on to form Ourself Besides Me which is, in my opinion, not just one of the best bands in Beijing but more generally in the world. They are a brilliant, off-kilter band and she is a kind of weird, shy genius with a great gift of composition. She has also produced some great younger bands including ChuiWan's incredible debut CD last year. Second, last I heard Wang Yue was still floating around Beijing performing under various incarnations of HOTB and Freebirds but unfortunately without much success. Bands like Carsick Cars, which is her favorite band in China, have always supported her and recognized her contribution, but she is such a difficult and abrasive character that she hasn't gotten much help in returning to the scene. It is a sad story but not unique in the world of art. I really hope there is a revival of interest in the HOTB story.


text:
Andrea Tripicchio (born 10 January 1996) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward. He plays for  club Grosseto.

Club career

Crotone
Born in Cosenza, Tripicchio finished his graduation in Crotone's youth system, and made his first-team debut on 24 August 2013, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–5 loss at Siena. On 17 January 2014 he signed a professional deal, running until 2017.

Loan to Reggina
On 11 August 2016, Tripicchio was signed by Serie C side Reggina on a season-long loan deal. On 20 November, Tripicchio made his Serie C debut for Reggina in a 2–2 home draw against Taranto, he scored his first professional goal in the 48th minute and he was replaced by Fabio Oggiano in the 86th minute. On 27 November he played his first entire match for Reggina, a 1–1 away draw against Catanzaro. On 7 May 2017 he scored his second goal, as a substitute, in the 86th minute of a 4–3 home win over Paganese. Tripicchio ended his loan to Reggiana with 11 appearances, 2 goals and 1 assist.

Loan to Casertana
On 20 July 2017, Tripicchio was loaned to Serie C club Casertana on a season-long loan. On 30 July he made his debut for Casertana in a 2–0 away defeat against Matera in the first round of Coppa Italia, he played the entire match. On 26 August, Tripicchio made his Serie C debut for Casertana as a substitute replacing Ivan Rajcic in the 74th minute of a 2–1 away defeat against Catanzaro. Tripicchio ended his season-long loan to Casertana with 15 appearances, 14 as a substitute.

Cittanovese
On 12 August 2019, Tripicchi joined to Serie D club Cittanovese on a free-transfer.

Career statistics

Club

References

External links

1996 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Cosenza
Footballers from Calabria
Italian footballers
Association football forwards
F.C. Crotone players
Reggina 1914 players
Casertana F.C. players
U.S. Castrovillari Calcio players
F.C. Grosseto S.S.D. players
Serie B players
Serie C players
Serie D players


October 20, 2017: Thanks to 59 very special donors, we have raised $35,110 towards the permanent protection of White Horse Mountain. What's around the bend? Now that you have helped push us toward the finish line, we'll work with the state of West Virginia to complete all the glamorous paperwork to permanently protect White Horse Mountain and return it to the public as a new recreation destination.
September 19, 2017: You have a chance to make twice the impact in helping us turn White Horse Mountain into the region's next best public recreation area. Make a donation between September 19th and October 18th and every gift will be doubled up to $20,000 thanks to some very special donors! Your donation today, matched dollar for dollar, will mean White Horse Mountain will finally go back to its rightful owner - you!
September 15, 2017: Potomac Conservancy's White Horse Mountain project won a $40,000 grant from the Conservation Alliance! Thank you to everyone who visited REI Co-op in DC and voted to support White Horse in the Patagonia-sponsored local conservation contest.
May 2017: Thank you to everyone who visited REI Co-op in DC and voted to support White Horse. Potomac Conservancy's White Horse Mountain project came in second place! We're now eligible to apply for a Conservation Alliance grant.
March 24, 2017: Voting kicks off for REI and Patagonia's Let's Keep It Wild! campaign. Visitors that stop by the new REI store in Washington, DC, can cast a vote for their favorite local conservation project. The winner will be considered for a grant from the Conservation Alliance. Check out our display and vote for White Horse by April 25!
January 2017: The National Wild Turkey Federation's West Virginia Chapter donates $25,000 toward White Horse Mountain for the conservation of turkey habitat and provision of public hunting land. Thank you, NWTF! We're now down to fundraising for the last 20 percent of project costs.
December 3, 2016: The Morrison Family Foundation pledged another $200,000 toward saving White Horse Mountain, bringing the foundation's grand total to $300,000. Thank you!
December 2016: The Dunn Foundation, based in Mineral Wells, WV, donates $10,000 toward White Horse Mountain. This is its first ever gift to Potomac Conservancy. Thank you, Dunn Family!
September 17, 2016: REI has chosen Potomac Conservancy's White Horse Mountain project to be highlighted in the co-op's new flagship store in Washington, DC. Visitors to the new store will be invited, starting in early 2017, to vote for their favorite conservation project. The winner will be considered for a grant from the Conservation Alliance. Check out our display and vote for White Horse!
May 14, 2015: Potomac Conservancy purchased White Horse Mountain today, scoring a conservation victory in support of outdoor recreation, historic preservation, water quality, and wildlife habitat protection for a valued landmark directly linked to the Potomac River!
April 30, 2015: We are truly amazed by the passionate response from our community to Save White Horse Mountain. To date, supporters have donated over $37,000, exceeding our $35,000 goal! Thank you to the over 250 supporters who took action. With your help, Potomac Conservancy is poised to close on the 1,700 acre property in the coming weeks.
At this very moment, staff and board members are working closely with Hampshire County, WV, and the current owners to finalize the deal and protect White Horse Mountain as a public space forever.
March 3, 2015: Potomac Conservancy's Board of Directors voted to move forward with exercising the option to purchase White Horse Mountain. Once the option is exercised, we must close on the property within 30 days.
February, 2015: Potomac Conservancy is approved for a $2.3M loan from The Conservation Fund to finance the acquisition of the property.
February, 2015: Several funders made six figure commitments to the project, helping us to exceed our goal of $500,000 in cash-in-hand at closing.


it's kind of like in 'Groundhog Day' when the hostess at the Bed & Breakfast asks Bill Murray's character about the weather. He gives her a long drawn out 'weather man' report, complete with gestures. Then he asks her if she really wanted to know about the weather or if it was merely chit chat. Yep, chit chat.
I don't like wasting time anymore. As I grow older I realize that time is very precious. So precious that I don't want to waste it on people who just want to chit chat when it's all just superficial gobbeldy gook. Yes, I said gobbeldy gook. There are things much more valuable to do than waste that time. So, how is everything?
Click here for a huge selection of FREE short and funny blogs!
We Voted On The Important Issues! So What???
I must remember this post Jerry next time someone asks me how everything is, then I can launch into the little bit I know about quantum physics, I mean very,very,very small sub-atomic particles deserve a mention in everyday chit-chat. Where would we be without them?


I am currently working on an PeopleSoft upgrade project with a client.
The client that I'm involved with has invested a huge amount of money in Change Management and Quality processes. Whenever a issue is raised or an enhancement is requested the support personnel must follow rigid standards.
Inspite of all these processes in place its rather amusing to look at people running around to get a hold on their customizations.
Change Management has helped people in maintaining their current system. But the higher goal, helping the customer prepare for his upgrade is not yet completely satifised.
Today's changement applications place a lot of focus on the technical front! Instead it would be good to know why each customized object has customization in the first place ie from the process perspective. Hence change management must require not just a level of approval from the functional user, but also a functional design which must be attached to these custom objects.
I'm not sure what extent of these have been achieved by change management today - When I ask somebody why a particular customization was made they direct me to some Numbers being tracked by the Change Management - I cannot do it as I have atleast 50,000 objects to worry about, but the reality could be instead of blaming the ERPs architechture it is time for us to to look at Change Management as another stack which still has to mature. My personal feeling - ERP applications have matured over a period of time and so will change management applications.


text:
package net.rubygrapefruit.platform.terminal;

import net.rubygrapefruit.platform.NativeException;
import net.rubygrapefruit.platform.ThreadSafe;

import java.io.InputStream;

/**
 * Allows input to be received from the terminal.
 *
 *
On UNIX based platforms, this provides access to the terminal. On Windows platforms, this provides access to the
 * console.
 *
 *
To create an instance of this interface use the {@link Terminals#getTerminalInput()} method.
 */
@ThreadSafe
public interface TerminalInput {
    /**
     * Returns an input stream that can be used to read characters from this terminal.
     */
    InputStream getInputStream();

    /**
     * Reads the next character or control keys from this terminal. Blocks until an event is available.
     *
     * @throws NativeException On failure.
     */
    void read(TerminalInputListener listener) throws NativeException;

    /**
     * Returns true if this terminal supports setting raw mode.
     */
    boolean supportsRawMode();

    /**
     * Switches this terminal to raw mode. Keys are delivered as they are typed, are not echoed and are not processed.
     *
     * @throws NativeException On failure, or when raw mode is not supported by this terminal.
     */
    TerminalInput rawMode() throws NativeException;

    /**
     * Resets this terminal to its default mode.
     *
     * @throws NativeException On failure.
     */
    TerminalInput reset() throws NativeException;
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Derived from medieval literary sources, including Wolfram von Eschenbach (c1200).
First performance: Weimar (Court Theatre), 28 August 1850.
First UK performance: London (Covent Garden), 8 May 1875.
First performance in Scotland: Glasgow (Theatre Royal), 3 November 1875.
Wagner's sixth opera was composed in what was, for him, a relatively short space of time. However this was the period of the 1848-9 revolutions around Europe, and, as a notorious radical, he was persona non grata in most of the German states where a performance might have been possible. Eventually, while he lived in exile in Switzerland, the premiere was given in Weimar, where Liszt was in charge of musical affairs. The Holy Grail idea, to be worked on more fully in Parsifal, is a dominant element of the plot. Lohengrin, the eponymous hero, is a Knight of the Grail, and he is pitched in combat of every kind against the forces of darkness, in the person of Ortrud, a supporter of the old Norse gods, and her husband. While stagings of the piece elsewhere remained scarce, extracts quickly became popular, especially the preludes to the first and third acts. The bridal chorus soon became a common fixture at weddings all over the world, in spite of the fact that the wedding in question had a less than auspicious outcome.
The setting is Antwerp in the first half of the tenth century. Gottfried, the young Duke of Brabant has disappeared, leaving his sister Elsa to inherit the Duchy. Telramund accuses Elsa of murdering her brother, and the populace gather in an open meadow by the river for the king to pass judgment. It is customary that a woman has the right to be represented in combat by a champion, but no one comes forward. A mysterious figure appears, a knight who says that after victory he will marry Elsa, but on condition that she never ask his name. She agrees, the knight wins the duel, and Telramund, disgraced by his perjury, is sentenced to exile. As preparations for the wedding begin, Ortrud, an advocate of the old pre-Christian religion, continues to badger her husband to find a way of seizing the duchy himself. This means killing the knight. Meantime she works on Elsa's own doubts as to who this strange man could be. After the marriage, Elsa and her husband are left alone, and she gradually expresses her doubts about the terms. Telramund and his accomplices stage a raid, but he is killed by the knight and the others flee. Back at the meadow, the knight explains that his marriage is nullified. Ortrud is exultant in spite of her widowhood. She believes the old religion is triumphant, and explains that she used a magic spell on Duke Gottfried, who is now a swan. The knight utters a prayer and the young Duke is restored. Before he goes, the knight explains that he is Lohengrin, son of Parsifal, and a Knight of the Grail. As he leaves, Elsa drops dead.
Elisabeth Grümmer (Elsa), Jess Thomas (Lohengrin), Christa Ludwig (Ortrud).
Rudolf Kempe is one of those conductors who always seemed to find something fresh to say about a piece of music. He brought out melodies in operas which did not necessarily seem that melodic (Elektra being a case in point). He was a wonderful Wagner conductor, and Lohengrin benefits particularly from his approach, since it can seem long-winded in the wrong hands. The Vienna Philharmonic play superbly, and it is difficult to imagine a better cast. Jess Thomas was one of a great group of Wagner tenors to come out of the USA around this time, and he produces a beautiful lyric sound. Elisabeth Grümmer is a wonderfully pure-voiced Elsa. Her Edinburgh Festival roles with the Hamburg company in 1952 included Pamina (repeated in 1956), Agathe, and Eva. Christa Ludwig is frightening as Ortrud (with some lovely velvety singing in the second act). The other roles are just as good. With Gottlob Frick as the King, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as Telramund and Otto Wiener as the Herald, it is difficult to imagine this being improved on.
Eleanor Steber (Elsa), Wolfgang Windgassen (Lohengrin), Astrid Varnay (Ortrud).
This recording is another classic which seems to go on forever. As a live performance from the stage at Bayreuth, it is inevitable that there will be quite a lot of distracting stage noise when the chorus needs to clump on and off, but otherwise the sound is generally quite acceptable. The two American sopranos contrast wonderfully. Steber was perhaps better known as a singer of Mozart than Wagner (she came to the very first Edinburgh Festival in 1947 as Countess Almaviva), but if any Wagner role gains from a Mozart stylist then it is Elsa. Varnay was a famous Brünnhilde and Isolde and sang Ortrud regularly for years, with a balefully magnetic delivery. She had a long career and also came to Edinburgh as Isolde (1958) and Herodias (1975). Wolfgang Windgassen seemed ageless in the years after the war, and though he sang the heavier heldentenor roles including Siegfried and Tristan very well, Lohengrin perhaps shows him at his best. Telramund and the King are given notable performances by the magnetic baritone Hermann Uhde and the great bass Josef Greindl – he was a fixture at Bayreuth for many years and another singer who visited Edinburgh with a number of German companies in a range of roles from Mozart to Wagner, Strauss, Berg and even Reimann. Joseph Keilberth's dramatic conducting of the Dutchman and Lohengrin from this period have long been deservedly famous, but in recent years his work on other operas has also become available so that we can hear them in context.


text:
Madeira Island Information and Directory
The best full and comprehensive information and directory of Madeira Island. Everything from attractions, activities and sports, festivals, the latest news etc.
Getting to Madeira
Getting around Madeira
North East Madeira
Southeast madeira
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE WEEKEND IN MADEIRA
Published On: Friday February 8th, 2019
ere is music in bars, restaurants, theaters, shopping centers and chapels. Cinema from Funchal to Ponta do Sol, exhibitions from Santana to Calheta and theater from MUDAS to Baltazar Dias. And much, much more.
FRIDAY, 8
'The Significance of the Panels of St. Vincent' at the College of the Jesuits – 6:00 p.m.
Fernando Branco, professor at the IST, will be the speaker at this conference where he will discuss the meaning of the work of the six Panels of St. Vincent and the true figure of Prince Henry. It will take place in the Patio Room and is free of charge.
'Embroidery with Engenho', in the Engenhos da Calheta – 6:30 p.m.
The art of the Madeira Embroidery will be protagonist in this new initiative that takes place between tomorrow and March 10. The opening of the Bordal exhibition will be made, 'Bordal Factory goes to the street', where the various stages of the embroidery process will be shown, as well as some pieces. On the same day, there will be a tribute to the 52 embroiderers of the county of Calheta, a parade with pieces by Rita Pessanha and Ana Varela, and there will be musical moments by the groups of the School of Musical Formation of the House of the People of Calheta and the Group Association of Folklore of Calheta.
Ruben Aguiar at Marina Shopping – 7:00 p.m.
Having recently released 'The Music of Gago' and 'Para Se Você a Olhar', the singer inaugurates the 'Musical Fridays', the new initiative of Marina Shopping. The event will be preceded by an autograph session, and will also include a raffle with several prizes.
Regina Pacis in the Boa Viagem Chapel – 7:00 p.m.
It is another show sponsored by the Department of Arts Education and Multimedia (DSEAM), to host the chapel located in the Old Town of Funchal. The Vocal Ensemble Regina Pacis promises to enchant with the sonorous quality and versatility with which it has habituated the Madeirans.
'APELarte 2019' at Santana House of Culture – 7:00 p.m.
The official opening of the collective exhibition of drawing, painting, sculpture and digital drawing, composed by works of the students of the Visual Arts course, of the APEL School, is taking place tomorrow in Santana.
Guido at the BBC – 7:30 p.m.
The electronic and eclectic sets of Guido, the artistic name of Guilherme Duarte, arrive in Largo do Socorro for a weekend that invites a little dance.
'Eat, drink & sing' at Reguilha Bar – 9:00 p.m.
More than 150 thousand songs will be available to visitors to this bar located in Caniço. For this night dedicated to karaoke, refresh your throat and test your vocal skills until 2 in the morning.
'Distance' in John of the Steps – 9:30 p.m.
The fifth week of the Encounter with the Cinema initiative in Ponta do Sol is marked by the showing of this film, produced between Venezuela and Mexico, which tells the story of Armando, a man who offers money to boys and takes them to home, to masturbate in front of them, without touching them, and Elder, who accepts this proposal with intent to attack and steal.
Miguel Pires at the Theater Cafe – 10:00 p.m.
The esplanade of Café do Teatro will be the stage for a concert by the artist Miguel Pires, signaling the 'Nights to the Moon' of this emblematic space of the heart of Funchal. Admission is free and good music is guaranteed.
Tribute to Tina Turner at Vintage – 10:00 p.m.
'Simply the Best' is the nickname for the usual tribute night of what is considered 'the door of custom', this time dedicated to one of the most remarkable voices in the history of rock and r & b music.
Ivanhelio and Migs in Living – 10:00 p.m.
The 'living room' of the night of funchalense receives, this Friday, Ivanhelio and Migs, habitual attendances in this space that dedicates its nights to the good electronic music.
'Ladies Fever' in Copacabana – 23:00
It's another dawn dedicated to 'them' at the Casino's nightclub. The ladies are entitled to three drinks on offer by the time of 1 hour, with DJ Luís Gonçalves giving music on the main track. The Garden will be in charge of Michael C.
'Vinyl Lovers' at Mini Eco Bar – 00:00
Lisbon's KIKO, which arrives in Madeira for two nights in two distinct spaces of the night of Funchal, has its first stop in the microclub of Rua da Alfândega.
'Funky Town' no Jam – 00:00
Ricardo Campos and Maurilio Freitas take command of the musical booth for Friday night, promising, as usual in this space, to revive the best classics ever.
SATURDAY, 9
'Creative Workshop for Families' at MUTS – 10:15
Under the motto 'Mudas (me) – A look at the work of Carla Cabral', this initiative of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Madeira, in Calheta, invites families with children between six and 14 years to enter the artist's universe plastic artist Carla Cabral, visiting the exhibition 'Salobros Afetos' and working the portrait through drawing, collage and painting. A free activity upon registration
Book your experiences
Prev post THE MADEIRAN BANANA PARTICIPATES IN THE LARGEST FRUIT AND VEGETABLE FAIR IN THE WORLD
Next post SUN SHINES ON THE WHOLE ISLAND THIS TUESDAY
SALE 50% OFF TRAVEL LUGGAGE AND CABIN BAGS
Published On: Tuesday December 3rd, 2019
Want create site? Find Free WordPress Themes and plugins. Travel Luggage and Cabin Bags are…
Be Inspired with one of our flights
Want create site? Find Free WordPress Themes and plugins.CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION… AND OFF WE GO!…
Find your perfect holiday villa
Want create site? Find Free WordPress Themes and plugins. 5 reasons to visit Madeira: scenery,…
Madeira Island Information
T/A Carmen & Rafaele Ltd.
114-116 Fore Street
carmen@madeiraislandinformation.com
Sat – Sun Closed
Copyright Ⓒ 2018 MadeiraIslandInformation.com. All rights reserved.


text:
Your gateway to Palau News and Current Events
Bible Reflection
Joke's Time
Highjink
Resort in Palau no bearing with China's Belt and Road Initiative: Chinese investor
12 months ago Rhealyn Pojas
A new resort that is going to be built in Palau has no bearing with China's Belt and Road Initiative, a Chinese investor and top executive of the resort clarified.
During the sidelines of the groundbreaking ceremony held on January 18 for the Palau Royal Garden Resort, a 160-bedroom hotel that will be built in Ngerbechedesau, Koror, General Manager Ren Yongzhi told Island Times that the soon to be newest addition to Palau's array of hotels does not have anything to do with China's well-known initiative. Yongzhi was responding to the media's inquiry about what kind of support the project gets from the Chinese government especially that it identified through a poster that the China Belt and Road Organizing Committee is one of its sponsors.
Yongzhi, through the aid of a translator, revealed that members of the China Belt and Road Organizing Committee had been sent out to Palau to support the company but he clarified that the committee had no involvement in the investment.
"As investors, we will do our part to invest in this place and to promote Palau and as to the committee part, they will promote and support us morally…not financially but morally," Yongzhi said, adding that he hopes that the relationship between Palau and China will continue to be better in the future but he was quick to add that his main focus will be the development of the resort.
China's Belt and Road initiative was first announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 and was dubbed by the Chinese government as a means to "enhance regional connectivity" by connecting China to other parts of Asia, Europe and Africa. Despite this claim, the initiative had also earned a reputation for luring small countries into a debt trap as a result of excessive borrowing. (Rhealyn C. Pojas)
Tags: Belt and Road Initiative, Palau, Palau Royal Garden Resort
Previous Another resort to rise in Palau
Next MCCA and Serbia' Ministry of Youth and Sports sign MOU for youth, sports programs cooperation
Address: P.O Box 6021 Koror Palau, 96940
Phone #: (+680) – 488 – 3420/5788
Fax #: (+680) – 488 – 2732
Email: islandtimes05@gmail.com
Website: www.islandtimes.us
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm only.
Copyright © 2019 IslandTimes. All rights reserved. | CoverNews by AF themes.


text:
Præsidentvalget i USA 1936 var det 38. præsidentvalget, som blev afholdt tirsdag d. 3. november 1936. Valget blev afholdt midt under Den Store Depression, hvor den siddende demokratiske præsident Franklin D. Roosevelt besejrede den republikanske modkandidat, Kansas guvernør Alf Landon. Roosevelt vandt en jordskredssejr, hvor han sikrede sig den højeste andel af både vælgerstemmerne og valgmandsstemmer siden det stort set ubestridte præsidentvalg i 1820. Den gennemgribende sejr konsoliderede New Deal-koalitionen, som sad på magten.

Roosevelt og vicepræsident John Nance Garner blev gennomineret uden modstand. Med opbakning fra partiledelsen besejrede Landon den progressive senator William Borah ved det republikanske nationalkonvent i 1936 og vandt derpå det republikanske kandidatur.

Valget fandt sted mens Den Store Depression gik ind i sit ottende år. Roosevelt arbejdede stadig på at presse sin New Deal økonomiske politik gennem Kongressen og domstolene. De politikker, han allerede havde vedtaget, såsom social sikring og arbejdsløshedsunderstøttelse, havde vist sig at være meget populær blandt de fleste amerikanere. Landon, som var en moderat politiker, accepterede meget af New Deal-tilgangen, men kritiserede den samtidig for at være ineffektiv og spild af penge.

Roosevelt vandt 60,8% af vælgerstemmerne, mens Landon vandt 36,5% og Lemke vandt knap 2%. Roosevelt vandt alle delstater undtagen Maine og Vermont, som tilsammen afgav otte valgmandsstemmer. Ved i alt at vinde 523 valgmandsstemmer modtog Roosevelt 98,49% af de samlede valgmandsstemmer, hvilket stadig er den højeste procentdel af valgmandsstemmerne vundet af nogen kandidat siden 1820. Roosevelt vandt også den højeste andel af de vælgerstemmerne siden 1820, selvom Lyndon Johnson senere ville overgå dette med en lidt højere andel af de vælgerstemmerne i forbindelse med præsidentvalget i 1964. Mens Roosevelt vandt den største del af valgmandsstemmerne til dato, vandt Ronald Reagan samlet set flere valgmænd i 1984, efter at flere valgmænd blev tilføjet. Roosevelts 523 valgmandsstemmer markerede første gang i amerikansk historie, at en præsidentkandidat modtog over 500 valgmandsstemmer ved et præsidentvalg.

Referencer

Yderligere læsning
 Andersen, Kristi . Oprettelsen af et demokratisk flertal: 1928-1936 (1979), statistisk
 Brown, Courtney. "Massedynamik i amerikanske præsidentkonkurrencer, 1928-1936." American Political Science Review 82.4 (1988): 1153-1181. online
 Burns, James MacGregor . Roosevelt: The Lion and the Fox (1956)
 Campbell, James E. "Kilder til den nye aftaleomlægning: Konverteringens og mobiliseringens bidrag til partipolitisk forandring." Western Political Quarterly 38.3 (1985): 357–376. online
 Fadely, James Philip. "Redaktører, fløjtestop og elefanter: Præsidentkampagnen i 1936 i Indiana." Indiana Magazine of History 1989 85(2): 101–137.ISSN 0019-6673
 Harrell, James A. "Negers lederskab i valgåret 1936." Journal of Southern History 34.4 (1968): 546–564. online
 Kennedy, Patrick D. "Chicagos irske amerikanere og Franklin D. Roosevelts kandidaturer, 1932-1944." Illinois Historical Journal 88.4 (1995): 263–278. online
 Leuchtenburg, William E. "Valget af 1936", i Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., red., A History of American Presidential Elections bind 3 (1971), analyse og primære dokumenter
 McCoy, Donald. Landon of Kansas (1968)
 Nicolaides, Becky M. "Radio Electioneering in the American Presidential Campaigns of 1932 and 1936," Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television, juni 1988, Vol. 8 hæfte 2, s. 115-138
 Savage, Sean J. "The 1936-1944 Campaigns," i William D. Pederson, red. A Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt (2011) s. 96-113 online
 Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. The Politics of Upheaval (1960)
 Sheppard, Si. Købet af formandskabet? Franklin D. Roosevelt, New Deal og valget i 1936 . Santa Barbara: Praeger, 2014.
 Shover, John L. "Fremkomsten af et topartisystem i det republikanske Philadelphia, 1924-1936." Journal of American History 60.4 (1974): 985–1002. online
 Spencer, Thomas T. "'Labour er med Roosevelt:' Pennsylvania Labour Non-Partisan League og valget i 1936." Pennsylvania History 46.1 (1979): 3-16. online

Primære kilder
 Cantril, Hadley og Mildred Strunk, red.; Public Opinion, 1935–1946 (1951), massiv samling af mange offentlige meningsmålinger fra USA
 Gallup, George H. udg. Gallup Poll, bind 1 1935-1948 (1972) statistiske rapporter om hver meningsmåling
 Chester, Edward W En guide til politiske platforme (1977) online
 Porter, Kirk H. og Donald Bruce Johnson, red. Nationale partiplatforme, 1840-1964 (1965) online 1840-1956

Eksterne links
 1936 vælgerstemmer efter valgdistrikt
 Hvor tæt var valget i 1936? – Michael Sheppard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Præsidentvalget i 1936: Optælling af stemmerne
 University of Penn Math Department Case Study I: The 1936 Literary Digest Poll

1936
USA 1936


Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's the new stronger and slicker Ni Glo Glow Marker designed for marking equipment and personal property and for anything you may wish to locate in the dark. No batteries are required in this photoluminescent light stick which is waterproof to 30 metres.
Inside each Glow marker is a rare earth-activated alkali, that can continuously give out light for up to 10 hours in darkness. Power and battery free, purely physical process, with no chemical or radioactive reaction. This new pigment which does not contain tritium will quickly recharges using sun or artificial light sources such as torches, LED's, car headlamps etc., then discharge again in the darkness, 365 days of the year, for up to 10 years. Supplied with jointing and key ring clips for attachment and multiple use.


text:
Q: The delete function on my table view does not seem to be working I have a button that triggers     [sppvc setEditing:!sppvc.isEditing animated:YES];
and the delete symbols come up but nothing happens when you click them(they dont rotate nor does the delete button show like it does when you slide to delete), also they dont slide things over when they appear. I should mention sliding to delete works fine.
Heres a picture to explain what I mean:

UPDATE: holding the red delete symbol / sign and letting go after a couple of seconds causes the delete button to come up. how can I make this instant.

A: You need to implement the below code.Its the delegate methods of UItableview which called automatically whenever you swipe a cell for deletion
    - (BOOL)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView canEditRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath {
    // Return YES if you want the specified item to be editable.
    return YES;
}

- (void)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView commitEditingStyle:(UITableViewCellEditingStyle)editingStyle forRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath {
    if (editingStyle == UITableViewCellEditingStyleDelete) {
        //add code here for when you hit delete

}
}

A: Please use this code and tell me if it is working or not.
-(void)editButtonPressed:(id)sender
{
    if(self.editing)
    {
        [super setEditing:NO animated:YES];
        [selectSongTableView setEditing:NO animated:YES];
        [self.navigationItem.leftBarButtonItem setTitle:@"Edit"];
        [self.navigationItem.leftBarButtonItem setStyle:UIBarButtonItemStylePlain];

    }
    else
    {

        [super setEditing:YES animated:YES];
        [selectSongTableView setEditing:YES animated:YES];
        [self.navigationItem.leftBarButtonItem setTitle:@"Done"];
        [self.navigationItem.leftBarButtonItem setStyle:UIBarButtonItemStyleDone];

    }

}

Please use this code if you are performing editing in UITableView on tapping of any button. Use the table name of your own.
Hope this helps otherwise I am here.

A: That behavior is not accessible via code-it should be automatic.  Is this a device or the emulator your are using?  What you are describing sounds like there is something wrong with the way the touchdown event is being handled by the device/emulator, i.e. something outside your application.  I would try running the app on another device, if you haven't already done so.
The other possibility is that, based on the image you provided, it looks like the delete button is overlying an image on your tableviewcell.  Whenever the delete symbol presents itself, your entire cell should indent, including whatever images are inside it. This implies that the image is somehow recognized as being outside of your tableviewcell and thus may be interfering with the touch event. So it may be an issue with how you have created your tableviewcells(i am assuming they are customized) and the imageviews inside them.  And a final, simple thing I have overlooked myself in the past.  Make sure the User Interaction Enabled box is checked in your cell nib file.

A: Turns out
UITapGestureRecognizer *gestureRecognizer = [[UITapGestureRecognizer alloc] initWithTarget:self action:@selector(hideKeyboard)];
    [self.tableView addGestureRecognizer:gestureRecognizer];

creates this 3 second delay for the delete symbol to be activated.
Hope this helps someone out.
This question helps fix that problem
UIButton inside a view that has a UITapGestureRecognizer