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Bloomberg 9/24/2021 Laura Davison
(Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden said he supports a proposal to tax billionaires for the appreciation in their investments on an annual basis, a change that would prohibit some of the richest Americans from deferring their tax bills.
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The idea of a levy on unrealized appreciation is being promoted by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, the Democrat in charge of compiling his chamber's tax proposals to offset Biden's social-spending agenda of up to $3.5 trillion. Wyden, who has been working on versions of this proposal for years, will release updated details soon, according to Ashley Schapitl, a spokeswoman for the senator.
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"I support a lot of these proposals. We don't need all of the things I support to pay for this -- but I do support that," Biden told reporters at the White House Friday when asked about the billionaire tax. "I just think it's about just paying your fair share, for Lord's sake."
Requiring investors to pay taxes annually on their unrealized gains would end a longstanding rule that says levies aren't due to the IRS unless an asset is sold. The change would require ultra-wealthy taxpayers to report on the gains and losses on their stock, bond and other asset holdings annually, rather than being able to defer any taxes until they sell. It's not immediately clear the rate that would be applied to a new billionaires' tax.
The proposal -- which is not currently in the House tax plan to fund the Biden agenda but is on the Democrats' "menu of options" to fund the final bill -- is one of the more ambitious that lawmakers are pursuing. The idea is essentially a scaled-back version of Senator Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax, which would put an annual levy on the entire fortunes of the richest households. Enacting it would upend established tax principles and could see administrative challenges.
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The idea could also face political challenges from some moderate Democrats who have so far been resistant to comprehensive rewrites to the tax code. It's unclear whether moderates whose votes are pivotal in the Senate -- including Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona -- would support it.
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It's just one of dozens of items -- including corporate rate hikes, estate-tax changes and capital gains tax increases -- that Democrats are considering to fund the multi-trillion dollar package to invest in climate programs, education and health care. The legislation could get a vote in the House as soon as next week, but the Senate is likely to take much more time to negotiate and write their version of the bill.
Wyden's annual billionaire tax, known in accounting circles as mark-to-market, has faced criticism from financial groups saying that it would be incredibly complex to track the annual gain of some assets, including closely held property or other non-tradeable investments. Other detractors have said it is not fair to require tax payments until the income has also been received.
The 100 wealthiest Americans have become $469 billion richer since the start of the year, bringing their combined wealth to $3 trillion as of Thursday, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, world's richest person, is among those who've gained the most. Musk's fortune, which is largely tied to Tesla's stock, has soared by $34 billion since January. America's wealthiest family, the Waltons, have added $23 billion to their fortune over the past 13 months. The third-generation clan owns almost half of Walmart Inc.
The inclusion of Wyden's proposal would strengthen the tax rules on the wealthiest households. The House version of the tax bill scaled back some of Biden's original ideas, and omitted a proposal to address a tax benefit that allows some assets to be passed to heirs tax-free, known as step-up in basis. The House plan does include some changes to make the estate tax more expansive.
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Extremely Loud Equally Moves and Unsettles
Christa Banister Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
DVD Release Date: March 27, 2012
Theatrical Release Date: January 20, 2012 (wide)
Rating: PG-13 (emotional thematic material, some disturbing images, and language)
Genre: Drama, Adaptation
Run Time: 129 min.
Director: Stephen Daldry
Actors: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn, Zoe Caldwell, Max von Sydow, John Goodman, Viola Davis, Jeffrey Wright
Depending on your level of cynicism with movies that center around truly heartbreaking tragedies like 9/11, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, based on the best-selling novel by Jonathan Safran Foer (Everything Is Illuminated), will either have you reaching for a tissue or sighing from sheer emotional exhaustion.
Or if you fall smack dab in the middle of skepticism's pendulum, well, you'll likely feel a bit of both.
Anchored by the sensational performance of newcomer Thomas Horn, who was discovered at a kids' Jeopardy tournament of all things, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is the story of how an 11-year-old boy copes with what he's dubbed "The Worst Day," the day when his hero, his best friend, his fellow adventurer and lover of oxymorons, his father, died when the World Trade Center came crumbling down.
And considering how utterly devoted his dad, Thomas Schell (Tom Hanks, Larry Crowne) was to Oskar (several flashbacks effectively showcase their engaging father/son dynamic), it's not surprising that the sensitive, self-proclaimed pacifist, Francophile and amateur inventor isn't having the easiest time getting over his loss. Worse yet, he and his mom, Linda (Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side) aren't exactly close. In fact, Oskar readily admits that he wishes it was her in the tower, instead of his dad, a reality she's forced to live with as she mourns herself.
Just as Oskar's search for answers seems to be leading nowhere, however, he has a "breakthrough" one afternoon when he looks in his dad's closet for the first time since he passed away. Discovering a mysterious key hidden inside a blue vase he's never seen before, Oskar becomes increasingly curious about what it opens. If anything, maybe it's a clue that was meant to unlock an important truth about his father.
Since the key was nestled inside an envelope with "Black" scrawled on the front, Oskar immediately decides that "Black" is definitely a name. So with the fervor of a pirate in search of buried treasure, Oskar throws himself completely into finding everyone in the surrounding area with the last name "Black" so he can solve the mystery. While flipping through the phone book, he eventually comes up with 472 people with that last name, and instead of feeling defeated by the weight of the task, he's actually more empowered than ever.
After devising an elaborate plan that'll allow him to meet each and every Black in three years if that's what it takes, Oskar tells the first of many, many lies and sets out on foot since he refuses to use public transportation. For the record, eschewing the subway is only one of his many peculiarities. To provide a sense of calm considering Oskar gets nervous when confronted with anything from bridges to germs to planes that fly too low, he brings along a tambourine.
Interestingly enough, for all his quirks, Oskar isn't afraid of what could've been the scariest experience of all, namely being all of 11 years old and traveling by yourself in the biggest city in the United States, knocking on the doors of complete strangers in all five boroughs and beyond and inquiring about the origins of a random key.
While many movies require a healthy suspension of disbelief for pure enjoyment's sake, what's essentially an ambitious treasure hunt in Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close is nothing short of unsettling when common sense inevitably kicks in. Whether you're a parent or not, you can't help being concerned for this poor kid's safety when he's instantly trusting of everyone he meets—and walking into their homes without a care in the world.
At times, it gets so ridiculous that you can't help wondering where in the world his mom is and even half expect the filmmakers to put a "Remember this is fiction. Do not attempt!" warning somewhere on the screen. Thankfully, someone does eventually join Oskar on the search, but more than anything, you're just thankful one of the Blacks wasn't a serial killer.
That major leap of logic aside, there's still plenty about Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close that's genuinely moving. Even more than 10 years after 9/11, people are still mourning and trying to make sense of the senseless tragedy, and the film never shies away from just how difficult that can be. But if one theme emerges supreme in the sad, sad story, it's that people all grieve differently and need genuine support from their fellow man in the process.
Drugs/Alcohol: Glasses of wine are shown but not consumed. Another character attempts to hide the alcohol he was drinking once Oskar shows up.
Language/Profanity: A singular use of a--. Sh-- is used twice, plus there are a couple of instances where God's name is taken in vain. Oskar and the doorman also hurl insults at each other that often sound a lot like expletives but actually aren't.
Sex/Nudity: No sex or nudity. One of the people Oskar visits is a man who dresses in women's clothing. A rude joke involving the male anatomy.
Violence: Numerous shots of what happened during 9/11—smoking skyscrapers and the fall of the Twin Towers. Oskar has pictures of people falling from the towers and believes one of them is his father. Oskar often takes his grief out on himself by self-injuring. He pinches himself so hard that he's left with red marks all over his torso. Sometimes his grief turns to anger and he'll throw things around, rip papers to shreds and not treat people, especially his mother, in a respectful fashion. In fact, he tells her he wished it was her in the tower instead of his father. When talking to the mysterious Renter, he confesses that he worries about doing something "bad" to himself.
Religion/Morals: Scripture is read at Oskar's father's funeral, which incidentally, Oskar believes is a waste of time since the coffin is empty. During one of his visits to people with the last name "Black," a group of people lay their hands on him and pray for him to be safe and in God's loving arms. Oskar says he doesn't believe in miracles and has a hard time reconciling belief in anything that doesn't make sense. Oskar's mom underscores how terrible things like 9/11 often don't make sense. Oskar lies repeatedly to his Mom and people around him and even keeps track of his untruths.
Christa Banister is a full-time freelancer writer, specializing in music, movies and books-related reviews and interviews and is the author of two novels, Around the World in 80 Dates and Blessed Are the Meddlers. Based in Dallas, Texas, she also weighs in on various aspects of pop culture on her personal blog. For more information, including her upcoming book signings and sample chapters of her novels, check out her Website.
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Atlantic Modified Tour Nears 20th Anniversary Season
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While the focus for most race fans in Atlantic Canada is the Pro Stock division and the major Late Model shows, one travelling division continues to provide a unique brand of entertainment.
The racing Atlantic Modified Tour provides could not be stopped through a pandemic as they were the only touring division to produce a point championship season in 2020. That should come as no surprise as they have been riding out the ebb-and-flow of the motorsports industry in the Maritimes since 2003. In 2021, the Atlantic Modified Tour will celebrate 19 consecutive seasons of entertaining fans throughout the Maritimes and Northern Maine. While the faces in the cars and the venues may have changed through the years, the series is strong as it enters a year that sees the world rebound from a pandemic.
The idea of a competitive but affordable class of open wheel cars that ultimately spawned the Atlantic Modified Tour of today came from Jim Duke. The region had seen open wheel divisions before, predominately the one held at Scotia Speedworld in the 90s, so the idea might not have been too farfetched. With the help of Dave Burnham, the first car was fabricated and the rest, as they say, is history.
From an organizational standpoint, the Atlantic Modified Tour is one of only two oval-based touring series in Atlantic Canada that is a society and has an elected executive and board of directors. Unlike their Maritime League of Legends Tour counterparts, the executive is comprised of drivers and car owners, not allowing anyone outside of the driver's seat or owner's box to ultimately influence the direction of the series. In the winter of 2021, the members elected Doug Matchett as president of the series. Previous president Joe Hoyt continues to serve as vice president.
The cars on the Atlantic Modified Tour are minimum 108" wheelbase, open wheeled powered by a 305 cubic inch motor. Teams are allowed to run different body styles and this season the tour switched to a used Hoosier 1070 "Pro Stock" tire due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting the ability for modified teams to get used Hoosier tires from Pro All Stars Series teams. They sound like a race car and fans can "feel the thunder" every time they race onto the track. It is not uncommon to see the drivers push their cars to the limit and go two-and-three wide for multiple laps at a time, leading to some exciting shows from green to checkered.
The series hit the ground running in 2003 and has seen some familiar names in the region come through its gates. Similar to what the legend division has become in Nova Scotia, it has served in recent years as a melting pot of talent. Arguably its biggest export has been Ryan Messer. Messer would go on to win a Pro Stock 250 at Speedway 660, championships and major wins in the Late Model Sportsman and compete part time on the East Coast International Pro Stock Tour following a championship in the modifieds. Justin Beers, who has gone on to success in the late model sportsman ranks at Petty International Raceway, has also won a championship in the series on his way up the ladder.
While young drivers have made this division a stop up the ladder, several veteran drivers have called this division home. Former late model sportsman drivers Zean Dutcher and 2020 tour champion Yves McCray have settled into a modified over recent years. In the past, Larry Gulliver, Tom Betts and multi-time series champion Mike "Sparky" Raeburn settled into the series in their later years behind the wheel. Rumor has it that Darren Sherwood has found himself a ride in the series after racing in various divisions over the past three decades. While not as "experienced" as some of their counterparts, Braxton Stafford and two-time champion Brandon Skidmore now call the Tour home after several years in various cars including Pro Stocks.
Ok, so the names might not carry as much snap as Sommerville, O'Blenis, Flemming, Tucker, Turple or Slaunwhite. If you're a late model mainstay, hear me out. The Atlantic modified tour might not be the main draw on the night of racing but the product that is on track is just as competitive as any division on the card on any given night.
Like any division in motorsports, the car count has ebbed and flowed over the 19 years of racing. Like many divisions, the early-to-late 2000's saw a boom in cars. With the industry seeing an upturn combined with the "new" factor of the car and division, the series was a must-see. The track visited many of the region's top tracks and took part in many of the Maritimes marquee events, including a stop at the IWK 250 at Riverside Speedway in the late 2000's. The track has visited Prince Edward Island and even make a trip to Lake Doucette Motor Speedway outside of Yarmouth, N.S. in its past.
In recent years, the Atlantic modified tour has found a home in New Brunswick, with a majority of the drivers hailing from the province and all four major ovals within N.B. hosting events. In total, the 2021 schedule sees 12 point races and two exhibition events for a total of 14 shows over 12 weekends. The tour still visits the big events within the province, including SpeedWeekend at Speedway 660, the Mike Stevens Memorial at Petty International Raceway, the Very Best Fall Shootout at Speedway Miramichi and the Atlantic Championships at the CENTRE For Speed. For a Series that falls under a support class touring division, they are at the big shows in front of the big eyes they deserve to be racing in front of. It just goes to show the respect that the tracks and their fans have for the series and the hard work that goes in from the series executive.
As mentioned, they were the only touring division to officially crown a champion in 2020 – and it was a new champion at that! The advantage of most of the drivers being New Brunswick based, while border restrictions are a hinderance, they are not the end of the world for the Atlantic modified tour. While other series sat idle due to border restrictions and gathering limits from COVID-19, the modifieds got seven races in with six of those counting toward the point championship.
Logan Power, a Street Stock Champion at Petty Raceway, started off the season strong with two wins in the first two races but the wheels quickly fell off of a championship run in September. Enter Yves McCray, who was consistent behind Power in his victories and was able to crack victory lane for the first time during SpeedWeekend 2020 at Speedway 660. The Neguac, N.B. driver followed it up with a championship clinching victory in the Keswick Kitchen Season Finale at Speedway Miramichi. While Miramichi drivers Zean Dutcher and Travis Conroy closed the gap heading into the sixth event of the year, they had to settle in behind the Sarkis Collision Centre sponsored modified. For a sportsman driver that had seen plenty success and a family who has shelves full of hardware, they had one more line to add to their resume.
In six point races, the tour saw four different winners in 2020. Power and McCray each won two races, while Joe Hoyt and Chris Wilson each picked up a win at Speedway Miramichi and Petty International Raceway, respectively.
Should McCray repeat as champion in 2021, he will become only the third driver in the 19-year history of the series to do so. Mark Price won championships in back-to-back years in 2008 and 2009. Mike "Sparky" Raeburn won four championships in five years from 2009 to 2013, broken up only by a Hoyt title in 2011. Raeburn has the most Atlantic modified tour championships with five, with his latest coming in 2017. "Sparky" has since retired from driving on the tour but served as race director for the series for a one-year term in 2020. Hoyt and Brandon Skidmore each have two championships to their credit but not in back-to-back seasons.
With the emergence of the veteran drivers prevalent in the series, it was Travis Conroy who struck first in the 2021 season. Amid closed borders and next to empty grandstands, Conroy was able to hold off McCray at Petty International Raceway on June 5th for his first career Atlantic modified tour victory. McCray's second place finish is the second year in a row he finished a bridesmaid in the season opening feature and we ultimately know how that finished up in 2020.
As of press time, the border restrictions are starting to lift around the Maritimes and, maybe more importantly, the province of N.B. is re-opening from the COVID-19 pandemic. With increased gathering limits and crowds at race tracks, the Atlantic modified tour will continue to put on shows for their loyal fans and perform at big events around the province throughout the 2021 season. Their perseverance through the pandemic earned them the attention of readers of Tim's Corner Motorsports when they voted the Atlantic modified tour as the fan favourite touring series in Atlantic Canada, defeating the perennial favorite east coast International Maritime Pro Stock Tour.
With the 20th Anniversary of the Atlantic modified tour upcoming, the series has plenty to celebrate. First though, they have a 2021 champion to crown. If you find yourself in New Brunswick, get out to a race track and check out the series. For complete information on the series, you can visit AtlanticModifieds.com.
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The Graduate Migration Seminar Series offers PhD, MPhil and Masters students currently engaged in research on migration an opportunity to present their work, get feedback and meet other graduate colleagues working on similar issues.
Presenters are from any fields/disciplines and similarly, we welcome attendees from across the University.
Lorena is a first-year PhD candidate at the Centre of Development Studies (POLIS). She holds a BA and MA in Asian and African Languages and Cultures from the University of Bologna. Her research interests focus on contemporary migration movements in the Mediterranean, migration management, politics of immigration and citizenship.
Kim is currently completing her MPhil in African Studies. She has worked as a journalist in South Africa before this, using multimedia to tell the stories of African refugees living in Cape Town, among other topics. Her current research is looking at how refugees in rupture reimagine notions of belonging in South Africa.
Léonie is a first-year PhD candidate at the Department of Politics and International Studies. She is interested in populism and xenophobia in small Western European states. Her doctoral research investigates the success and failure of right-wing populist parties with an anti-immigration agenda.
Melissa is an MPhil student in Modern Middle East Studies at Magdalene College. She is a recent graduate of the University of Chicago, and her academic interests focus on displacement, identity, and nationalism, particularly regarding Syrian, Iraqi, and Palestinian refugees in the Middle East. Melissa recently spent part of Lent Term researching and working on behalf of Save the Children Jordan in the Za'atari refugee camp.


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Recently, an unexpected donation arrived in the mail. It came from Penn Mason McClatchey Sr., the grandson of one of the founders of Virginia Mason, John Blackford, MD. In 1920, Dr. Blackford and a group of physicians pioneered an innovative approach to healthcare – multispecialty medicine — and opened a hospital and a clinic that grew to include a research center—all in one place to provide the finest patient care possible.
When Penn received part of an annuity from his mother's estate that was originally owned by Dr. Blackford, his first thought was to donate the proceeds to grandfather's enterprise. "Not only was my grandfather a founder, but while my mother was a chemistry student at University of Washington in 1941, she held a summer job at Virginia Mason titrating blood sugars for the kids with diabetes," says Penn.
It turns out that the McClatchey's support diabetes research in many ways and connect with Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) even though they live in the Southeast. All three sons participate in Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet, an international clinical research network, which is led by BRI.
We hope the McClatchey family can visit Virginia Mason to see breakthrough research at BRI and the legacy of a grandfather that has grown into a large, innovative health system of 6,000 team members and nine locations. "My grandfather would be humbled and amazed," says Penn.


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The Last Storytellers
Moulay Mohamed El Jabri
Richard Hamilton was interviewed by Tatiana Wilde for IB Tauris about The Last Storytellers and answered a few questions about Morocco's storytelling tradition.
What sparked your interest in the storytellers of Marrakech?
When I was the BBC correspondent in Morocco I was fascinated by this centuries old tradition whereby people would sit down for a few hours and pay (a token amount) to listen to a story. It seemed to me to be the complete antithesis to modern life. It was also a sense of urgency that drove me to record these oral tales for posterity, seeing that the tradition was dying out and they had not been recorded.
Can you explain the tradition of storytelling in Morocco?
In Marrakech, it is something that goes back at least to the founding of the city in the eleventh century, although in Morocco generally storytelling was common among Berber communities hundreds of years before that. In a country where illiteracy was (and still is) widespread, the storyteller provided an important means of communication, telling people what was going on in different parts of the country. They also provided a form of escapism and entertainment to people whose lives were often quite hard.
Why is it threatened with extinction and why is this oral tradition so important – not just for Morocco, but for the rest of the world?
Tragically modern technology – such as DVDs and the internet – means that the audience has dwindled, attention spans have shortened and the storytellers, who are all old men with no young apprentices, are literally dying out. I believe that the world would be a more impoverished place if this wonderful tradition dies out. It would not just be Morocco's loss. In the same way, if for example the panda or tiger became extinct it would be a loss to the whole world not just China or India. So I think we are seeing part of the world's cultural diversity being eroded by a type of modern monoculture.
Why is Marrakech the heartland of oral storytelling and what role does the square of Djemaa el Fna play?
Marrakech has always been a cross roads – for people travelling to and from north and sub-Saharan Africa as well as from west to east. Its centre as a point on the trans Saharan trade route meant that it has been a melting pot for different people. I think this is what makes Marrakech the life blood of the oral tradition. Storytelling did exist in other cities such as Fes and Tangier but was not so enduring and was not on such a big scale. The Djemaa el Fna is both a sacred space and a dynamic place for outlandish entertainment and there is nothing quite like it anywhere else in the world. That is why UNESCO has recognised it as a world heritage site and the activities in the square part of the world's intangible heritage.
How hard was it to track down the true, traditional storytellers of Marrakech?
Almost all of the storytellers have retired, so with the help of a local guide, word of mouth and endless patience, we set about asking people if they knew where these men lived. In some cases it was harder than others. One of the storytellers is blind and extremely frail and is being looked after by his daughter in a neglected quarter of the medina, while another has a serious heart condition and had almost disappeared without trace.
Can you briefly describe the first time you heard a story being recited – who was telling the tale, the effect it had on you?
I sat down with a small intimate crowd in the Djemaa el Fna to listen to Moulay Mohamed, who was one of the most respected storytellers, while he was still performing in the square. I conducted an interview with him for the BBC in December 2006. It was my first encounter with a storyteller and I was completely swept away by the experience. It was as if I had been transported back to the time of the Arabian Nights. I had no idea then that I would end up writing a book about the tradition.
Why should we be interested in these tales? Do they resonate with people who aren't Moroccan?
I think the stories deal with universal themes such as overcoming adversity, family loyalty and integrity so they will have resonance with everyone. They also make for perfect summer reading – not just for people who want to visit Morocco – because they provide a bit of fantasy and escape into a completely different world. As many of the stories are very short, they are also perfect to dip in and out of – say if you were on a train or by the hotel pool..
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Jupiter: Astrology's Lucky Star
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12 Signs of the Zodiac
Trends & Horoscopes
The Sun & Sun Signs
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Love & Compatibility
Molly Hall
Molly Hall is an astrologer, tarot reader, and author of "Astrology: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Zodiac."
Jupiter is the light when all others go out. Your Jupiter shows the way to prosperity, growth, and all things epic. If Jupiter rules your chart (as your ascendant) or your Sun, you were born under the lucky star. Jupiter's sign is Sagittarius, the sign of optimism, faith, and prospering from risks others wouldn't dare take.
Jupiter's transit to a planet shows the forces of growth in play. The House shows the life sphere where it's likely to play out.
Your Jupiter sign guides your path through life. Show Jupiter some love, and you're more apt to see a return, maybe an epic one. Under the influence of Jupiter, you are likely to do everything on a grand scale. Of course, that has its drawbacks, too, in the form of overindulgence. Shadow traits include laziness, the inability to focus your energies, overconfidence, and grandstanding.
O, Fortuna
According to the Ancient Greeks, planets were believed to have positive and negative influences on the lives of humans. Some planets were "benefic," literally meaning good-doing, and some were "malefic," or bad-doing. Jupiter was known as the Greater Benefic, guiding humans to high ideals, a sense of purpose, and, ultimately, happiness. Jupiter determines whether your life journey will be smooth or rocky, whether you'll be stingy or generous, and whether you will be primarily optimistic or pessimistic.
Finding Your Jupiter Sign
Look for the symbol for Jupiter on your birth chart. Jupiter falls in one of the twelve signs of the Zodiac, from Aries to Pisces. Jupiter stays in each sign for one year, and you'll enjoy a Jupiter return every 12 years.
How Jupiter Brings Good Luck
When transiting Jupiter makes a favorable aspect to your Jupiter or another planet in the chart, this paves the way for good fortune.
And it's magnified if you've been working hard and using your natural talents. For example, if transiting Jupiter conjuncts (aligns with) your natal Jupiter, you might get a financial windfall, a new job, a promotion, etc.
However, like with any astrological lucky break, you may not be able to just kick back and wait for the shower of blessings. You've got to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way.
What Jupiter Reveals About Your Destiny
Jupiter's gift is to guide you to your highest fulfillment and happiness. As the planet of growth, it will take you down the paths of learning, travel, positive challenges, and philosophical inquiry.
Jupiter in your chart drops clues about where and how to take leaps of faith. It shows the sphere of life (house) and the likely method (sign) by which you'll make those giant leaps.
Jupiter in the elements shows the medium you work best in fire, earth, air, or water.
The Noble, The Ideal
Jupiter is said to influence all the good and noble things of life, and lead each of us toward a higher purpose. Jupiter rules Sagittarius, the sign of truth-seeking, learning, travel, philosophy, and physical movement.
For the non-Archers, Jupiter in the birth chart shines a light on an individual's spiritual quest. It points toward the arena where optimism and faith can be stirred up since it generates a sense of the hero's journey—life as a grand adventure.
There's a lot of talk in new age circles about "creating abundance" and being in the flow of prosperity. Jupiter in the birth chart points to where you'll find rewards through risk-taking and growth. And that can mean more money, but also a sense that your life is evolving toward something meaningful.
The planet Jupiter casts out more heat than it takes in from the Sun, which is symbolic of an inspired person with a self-generated internal heat source.
Jupiter's influence also helps you fan the flames of your passions so you can fulfill your destiny. It encourages curiosity and openness that comes from the wisdom that engaging in life makes your world ever larger. In other words, Jupiter's resonance in the chart shows how you take in new ideas, cultures, and people, and allow them to add color and dimension to your life.
Your Jupiter Sign, Your Brightest Star
Jupiter's Astrological Qualities - Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable
In Astrology What It Means if Jupiter Is in Sagittarius
Your Luckiest Year? The Jupiter Return
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Where You Should Move According to Astrological Clues
Uranus in Aries Transiting the Houses
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'A spaceman before we had spacemen' | Orlando's hall-of-fame aviator Joe Kittinger dies at 94
By Stephen Hudak
Retired USAF Col. Joe Kittinger, test pilot, space pioneer and war veteran underneath a F-4 Phantom II fighter at a park in east Orlando dedicated to him. (Red Huber / Orlando Sentinel)
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph "Joe" Kittinger, a hall-of-fame aviator long considered the world's first astronaut, died at home Friday morning.
Friends described Kittinger, for whom a park is named at Orlando Executive Airport, as an American hero, remembering his "derring-do" — parachuting from a balloon 20 miles above Earth, crossing the Atlantic Ocean alone in a balloon and hunting alligators into his 80s.
"He lived a lot of lives," said Jerry Pierce, 82, whose friendship with him spanned decades. "It's amazing he made it this long."
Kittinger, 94, died after a battle with lung cancer, said Pierce and another long-time friend, former Congressman John Mica.
Joe Kittinger falls from a high-altitude balloon at the beginning of his record-setting free fall. Some argue the altitude was so high Kittinger was technically the first human in space.
"He's probably one of the most significant veterans and American heroes in Florida, if not the nation," Mica said in a telephone interview. "Just a uniquely remarkable individual. There's so many things he's responsible for and accomplished. He predates the space program."
Mica said the Orlando VA hospital "wouldn't be here without Joe's encouragement and nonstop work on behalf of veterans."
"Our nation lost a legend and hero ...," U.S. Sen. Rick Scott posted on social media Friday afternoon. "We're forever thankful for his service and contributions to our country."
On Aug. 16, 1960, the red-headed Kittinger, then 32 and an Air Force captain, stunned the world when he rode in a gondola tethered to a helium balloon to a height of 102,800 feet, roughly 19 miles above the Earth, and then jumped. His free-fall lasted 4 minutes and 36 seconds and neared the speed of sound before he opened his parachute.
The height technically made him the world's first astronaut, Pierce said.
"He was a spaceman before we had spacemen," he said.
The jump put him on the cover of Life magazine.
He was a guest on popular TV shows, "What's My Line?" and "To Tell The Truth."
[ A high-flying life: Joe Kittinger ]
Pierce said Kittinger continued living dangerously into his 80s.
"He would go out on a flatboat and hunt alligators in the middle of the night with a friend and a flashlight," Pierce said.
He recalled Kittinger coming to a veterans meeting with a picture of an 18-foot alligator he had caught.
Kittinger flew 93 types of aircraft, held the world record for fastest free fall and highest parachute jump and was the first person to complete a solo balloon flight nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean, according to his autobiography, "Come Up And Get Me."
The book's title comes from a Morse Code message Kittinger teasingly sent to ground controllers in response to their order that he descend from 96,000 feet during a balloon test flight.
Kittinger also headed flight operations for Rosie O'Grady's Flying Circus, skywriting messages and towing advertising banners behind a bi-plane for the downtown establishment.
The mailbox at his home in Altamonte Springs boasted wings and a propeller; the doormat said "Welcome UFOs and Crews."
The Rosie O'Grady's Balloon of Peace, preparing for launch in September, 1984 in Caribou, Maine. Joe Kittinger piloted the balloon across the Atlantic Ocean, landing in France to become to first person to fly a gas balloon solo across the Atlantic. (courtesy of Joe Kittinger)
Both Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Kevin Thibault, the airport's CEO, lauded Kittinger.
"Col. Kittinger is an American hero. He bravely served our nation for decades and experienced unthinkable hardship as a prisoner of war. After retiring, he continued to break barriers and was active with Orlando veterans groups," the mayor said on Twitter. "He was one of a kind."
The Greater Orlando Airport Authority had previously created a veteran's award, which it named for Kittinger.
"The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, along with the entire airport family, are saddened by the passing of our friend and American hero, Colonel Joe Kittinger," said Thibault. "While our hearts are heavy, our souls will remain forever enriched by the relationship we shared with this extraordinary pioneer."
The United State Parachute Association of which Kittinger was a member, will hold a memorial service in January, the group announced Friday.
Born in Tampa in 1928 but raised in Orlando, Kittinger explored the St. Johns River as a boy.
According to a biography provided by retired U.S. Army Col. Delloyd Voorhees Jr., a family friend, Kittinger was so fascinated with aircraft as a youth that he could solo-fly a Piper Cub when he was 17.
He was educated at a private high school in Jacksonville that focused on military discipline, attended the University of Florida for two years then was accepted into the United States Air Force aviation school at Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas in March 1949.
In 1953, he was chosen to fly experimental jet fighters and participate in aerospace medical research.
According to the biography, part a 'VA Veteran of the Day' announcement, Kittinger was recruited in 1955 to be a test pilot for "Project Manhigh," a study of the effects of cosmic rays from the Earth's atmosphere on the mental and physical capabilities of humans in space-like altitudes.
In 1958, he was assigned to Project Excelsior, intended to test a person's ability to survive high-altitude bailouts.
During his 29-year military career, he received numerous awards, including two Silver Stars, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Purple Heart and a USAF Marksmanship Ribbon.
Kittinger flew 483 military missions during three combat tours of duty in Vietnam.
Many who knew him from his balloon exploits as a civilian and skywriter over Orlando were unaware he had been tortured as a prisoner of war in Vietnam until he detailed his ordeal for the Orlando Sentinel on the 25th anniversary of the fall of South Vietnam.
[ Kittinger and Vietnam ]
He appeared before the U.S. Senate in 1964, accompanied by other pilots, and testified that the nation was not winning in Vietnam. Kittinger said the U.S. would not prevail unless Congress officially declared war and gave military leaders more control. Another option, the pilots said during the hearing, was to bring U.S. troops home.
Colonel Joe Kittinger Park, located at Crystal Lake Road and South Street close to State Road 408, includes an F-4 Phantom jet. He helped raise money for the park to honor veterans, especially those who served in Vietnam, Pierce said.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry; sons Joseph III of North Carolina and Mark of Longwood; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mark Kittinger recalled overhearing a recent conversation between his father and a friend of his father, who offered condolence to his dad after learning the elder Kittinger was undergoing chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer.
Joe Kittinger's reply: "I've had a hell of a life."
On April 11, 1973, the Sentinel Star newspaper covered the news of the return home to Orlando of two of the last prisoners of war of the Vietnam conflict: Air Force Col. Joe Kittinger and 1st Lt. Larry D. Price. Kittinger, a parachutist and decorated military pilot, was shot down and spent 11 months as a POW. Price was shot down on July 30, 1972, and was held until his release on March 29, 1973.
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SERENA WILLIAMS AND MARIA SHARAPOVA'S "RIVALRY" AS IMAGINED THROUGH THE LYRICS OF ADELE'S "HELLO"
THE BODY SERVE TENNIS PODCAST: Scandal, Upsets & Your Least Favorite CommieS
Jonathan and James return to discuss a wild opening week of the 2016 Australian Open. The first few rounds featured upsets galore, a match-fixing scandal and a slew of entertaining matches. We also report the findings of our (very scientific) Twitter polls asking our listeners to tell us who their least favorite tennis commentators are. As always, we look forward to yourfeedback, and give us a review on iTunes if you like what you hear!
THIS WEEK IN TENNIS: WEEK ONE OF 2016 AUSTRALIAN OPEN
The 2016 Australian Open began under the cloud of a BBC/Buzzfeed report alleging match-fixing in tennis. The chaos surrounding the story was matched on court by a slew of upsets, particularly in the women's draw. By the completion of the second round, only 14 of the 32 seeded women remained in the draw. The men's seeds experienced a less turbulent time of it in Melbourne, with only seven failing to advance to the third round. Week one will also be remembered for the final match of Lleyton Hewitt's career. The long-time Aussie stalwart lost to David Ferrer in the second round, in his 20th appearance at the Australian Open.
WTA
UPSETS
Zhang Shuai d. (2) S. Halep 6-4 6-3
J. Konta d. (8) V. Williams 6-4 6-2
Y. Putintseva d. (16) C. Wozniacki 1-6 7-6 6-4
M. Gasparyan d. (17) S. Errani 1-6 7-5 6-1
E. Kulichkova d. (22) A. Petkovic 7-5 6-4
Q. Wang d. (24) S. Stephens 6-3 6-3
K. Pliskova d. (25) S. Stosur 6-4 7-6
L. Davis d. (26) A. Pavlyuchenkova 1-6 6-3 6-4
D. Kasatkina d. (27) A. Schmiedlova 6-3 6-3
J. Larsson d. (29) I. Begu 6-3 6-2
P. Cetkovska d. (30) S. Lisicki 6-4 6-4
V. Lepchenko d. (31) L. Tsurenko 6-7 6-2 6-3
B. Strycova d. (32) C. Garcia 6-2 6-4
Round Two
D. Gavrilova d. (6) P. Kvitova
A. Beck d. (11) T. Bacsinszky 6-2 6-3
N. Osaka d. (18) E. Svitolina 6-4 6-4
L. Siegemund d. (19) J. Jankovic 3-6 7-6 6-4
K. Bondarenko d. (23) S. Kuznetsova 6-1 7-5
B. Strycova d. (3) G. Muguruza 6-3 6-2
(21) E. Makarova d. (9) K. Pliskova 6-3 6-2
A. Friedsam d. (13) R. Vinci 0-6 6-4 6-4
D. Gavrilova d. (28) K. Mladenovic 6-4 4-6 11-9
Check out who's left in the WOMEN'S DRAW
SPOTLIGHT
The Chinese player, ranked as high as #30 in 2014, scored one of the biggest upsets of the first week when she dismissed #2 seed Simona Halep in straight sets. Compounding the loss for Halep was the fact that Zhang had failed to advance past the first round of a Slam in each of her previous 14 attempts, and lost in qualifying at Slams a further 13 times. Yet, the world #133 summoned her best tennis, and finds herself in the fourth round, where she will play Madison Keys on Monday.
In just her third attempt at qualifying for a Grand Slam main draw, Osaka made it all the way to the third round before losing to a resurgent Victoria Azarenka. She will leave Melbourne with yet another career high ranking, having announced herself as a player to watch for the 2016 season and beyond. Osaka beat Donna Vekic in the first round and then #18 seed Elina Svitolina in straight sets two days later.
OTHER STANDOUTS
Daria Gavrilova - Into her first-ever fourth round at a Slam after taking out Hradecka, Kvitova, and Mladenovic. A new career high awaits her at tournament's end, cracking the top 30 should she win two more matches.
Victoria Azarenka - She's making minced meat of her opponents so far, dropping only five games in three matches. Kerber is a potential quarterfinal opponent.
Serena Williams - The world #1's form through three matches has been a revelation: she's yet to drop a set while turning back Giorgi, Hsieh, and Kasatkina with aplomb. The path to a 22nd Slam title gets harder with Sharapova, Radwanksa, and Azarenka her likely opponents in the final three rounds.
PRESS
Q. Off topic, a lot of Europeans learn how to speak English and not very many Americans learn to speak another language. You have. How has learning French helped you? What do you advise for other players and other people?
SERENA WILLIAMS: It's amazing how you meet a 14 or 13 year old and they are speaking three languages. You're, like, How is that possible?
That was really encouraging for me when I first came on tour to really focus and to really try to get fluent and to really try to get really good at French.
So it worked out. One of my dreams was to give my speech in French. I'm working on English now. (Laughter.)
Q. One of the top players in the world; won two Grand Slams. What are your...
NAOMI OSAKA: (Laughter.) I never feel pressure from playing someone that's supposed to be like better than me, sort of. I'm just going to go in there happy and hopefully try to pull off an upset.
Q. You said after the match when you first saw the draw and saw you were playing Venus you were hoping just to be out there for an hour. What do you think of her age and coming back at her age and having the great year she had last year?
JOHANNA KONTA: I think it would be silly to look at Venus' age and somehow consider that as a reflection of her level. I think it's irrelevant how old she is because she's such a champion with so much experience and so much knowledge about the game.
Even if she's playing with one leg out there, you've got to really take care of things on your own, because, yeah, no, she's an incredible player. I have all the respect for her in the world. Yeah, I was just very, really enjoying my time out there.
Q. Venus has been fined for not attending press yesterday. Is there a reason she didn't come?
SERENA WILLIAMS: I don't know. If you want to, you can ask her. Yeah, I don't know. I wasn't here. In fact, I was watching Telenovela. I'm coming apart, though. Do we have any more questions?
Q. Your biography will come out next year. Have you started to think about it and talked to people about helping you writing the book?
MARIA SHARAPOVA: I have started writing the book.
Q. By yourself?
MARIA SHARAPOVA: Yeah, I'm working with a writer, and I'm writing myself. Yeah, I think that's one of the reasons it will take a little bit longer because I want to write a lot of it myself. I'm working with Rich Cohen, who is a tremendous writer. He's kind of a fly-on-the-wall guy, very discreet, incredible writing.
I was in New York working with him for a little bit after Fed Cup. He came up in my off-season to work together a little bit. So, yeah, I have started. Going to take my time. Not going to talk about it much just because I want the book to do the talking. But I'm really excited about it.
I've always loved to write. Something that's been a passion of mine from a young age. I'll also be sharing some of my journals as a young girl.
Q. How much on your mind was the fact you never won a match before at a Grand Slam in the main draw?
ZHANG SHUAI: Actually I already forget how many time because so many time before everybody tell me this is 10 time. Next time for sure you win. But already, like, I don't know how many time already. So doesn't matter.
I just try my best, yeah.
Q. How do you think you're going to be remembered as a tennis player?
SAMANTHA STOSUR: Well, hopefully not from my Australian Open results (smiling).
I've had a really good career. I've achieved a lot of things. You know, winning a Grand Slam was my dream from when I was eight or nine years old, and I've been able to do that. There's been a lot of good in my career.
But I'd obviously like to do better here at the Open.
Q. What happened today?
CAROLINE WOZNIACKI: I would say it's a pretty shitty start to the season. It wasn't a pretty first set but I got it done and really should have closed it off in two.
You know, I let her back into the match, and it was basically my own fault that I'm not here as the winner.
Q. How does it feel to be one of the last of your generation? There's Federer and not many else - and Venus.
SERENA WILLIAMS: You know, there's a few of us. I'm waiting on Roger, waiting on his next move (smiling).
Q. Your profile will be growing. Are people starting to recognize you or are you having to slip around Coles?
DARIA GAVRILOVA: I went to the gym today just to have a bit of a stretch. The person recognized, and I was like, Oh, cool.
Q. Talk on the tour has been about your form. Do you think on the back of these couple of matches that you are "the" player or one of "the" players to beat?
VICTORIA AZARENKA: Irrelevant. Sorry. I mean, I know I always answer the same way, but it's really how I feel. You know, the talk is just opinions. It's not facts. I say that you always have to go out there and you have to prove yourself and you have to play and you have to win, you know, to keep those opinions the same way.
Q. Some players prefer to try and take a break to make sure an injury is gone. Do you think you're going to need to do that at any point or you're confident the injury's behind you?
SIMONA HALEP: I did. I had a break when I felt pain at this Achilles after Singapore, and before, as well. But now was like came straightaway after I arrived in Brisbane. When I went off of the plane I felt the pain and I couldn't walk anymore.
I'm okay. I don't believe that I need break, but I will take few days I need mentally, and then I will start working hard again because is just a tournament and I have many more ahead.
THIS WEEK IN TENNIS: THE HAPPY SLAM AWAITS (1/11 - 1/17)
After an eventful opening week to the 2016 tennis season, chock full of big-name stars, week two was a much more low key affair. The biggest name in action this week was WTA #2, Simona Halep, still dealing with lingering Achilles/leg problems. On the men's side, David Ferrer at #8 was the top ranked player on the circuit. Nonetheless, there was plenty on offer to delight tennis fans: a resurgent Svetlana Kuznetsova, an improved Bouchard, Fast 4 Tennis, a Troicki defence, and 32 qualifiers who battled their way into the main draw of the Australian Open. While we're on the topic, be sure to check out my preview of The Happy Slam!
Week 2 Winners
Sydney - Victor Troicki d. Grigor Dimitrov 2-6 6-1 7-6 (That's back-to-back Sydney titles for Troicki)
Auckland - Roberto Bautista Agut d. Jack Sock 6-1 1-0 retired. (The Spaniard's triumph in Auckland was the third ATP title of his career.)
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Once dubbed "Baby Fed" for the uncanny similarities to Roger Federer in style of play, Grigor Dimitrov now finds himself struggling to stay afloat inside the ATP top 30. From a career high of #8 in August 2014, Dimitrov now resides at #28 after a disastrous 2015 season, when he advanced to the final eight only six times. However, his quarterfinal showing in Brisbane and run to the finals in Sydney promise to spark a comeback of sorts for the beleaguered Bulgarian. Both losses -- to Federer in Brisbane, and Troicki in Sydney -- were in three sets. Along the way, he scored wins against: Troicki (Brisbane), Simon, Cuevas, Dolgopolov, and Muller. While his name won't be mentioned as a favourite in Melbourne, Dimitrov is at least able to carry some momentum into the rest of the season as he begins the climb back to the ATP top 10.
Jack Sock - F, Auckland (d. Estrella Burgos, Pospisil, Anderson, Ferrer)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga - SF, Auckland (d. Kohlschreiber, Fognini)
Taylor Fritz - Qualified for Australian Open main draw (d. Moriya, Berrer, Zverev)
Tim Smyczek - Qualified for Australian Open main draw (d. Pereira, Karatsev, De Schepper)
Other events this week: Kooyong Classic, Fast4 Tennis, Australian Open Qualifying
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2016 AUSTRALIAN OPEN PREVIEW: WHERE THE SEEDS FALL
In a world where Roberta Vinci can defeat Serena Williams in the semifinals of the U.S. Open to halt a Calendar Slam bid, I've learned my lesson about making predictions. Accordingly, this 2016 Australian Open preview will not try to name the winners, but rather assess the state of the top 8 seeds' chances on both the ATP and WTA tours.
Men's Seeds
1. Novak Djokovic
The world #1 and defending champion had a season for the ages in 2015. He reached the final of every tournament he entered, save for his season opening effort in Doha, and came within one match of potentially winning the Calendar Slam. But for Stan Wawrinka, I'm hard pressed to think of another player who could possibly derail him given all that we've seen the past 12 months. Perhaps a massive server like Karlovic, who beat him in Doha last year, or Kevin Anderson, who stretched Djokovic to five sets at Wimbledon?
1st Round: Hyeon Chung
In his quarter: Kei Nishikori
In his half: Roger Federer
2. Andy Murray
You will likely hear a fair bit about a "Murray Baby Watch" in Melbourne over the course of the fortnight. Murray has said he will withdraw should he get the call during the tournament that his wife has gone into labour. Grand Slams are difficult enough without having such an enormous life change swirling overhead. That said, perhaps the lack of expectation will spur Murray into a spell of the carefree and aggressive tennis that he will need to summon for a title run.
1st Round: Alexander Zverev
In his quarter: David Ferrer
In his half: Stan Wawrinka/Rafael Nadal
3. Roger Federer
Federer is one of two players (Wawrinka) who could realistically pose a threat to Djokovic in Melbourne. However, his uneven performance in his Brisbane final loss to Raonic clouds his readiness for a deep run. Reports from Brisbane also suggested that Federer was dealing with an illness during the tournament. If so, making the final at all was a notable achievement. If close to 100%, Federer is a safe bet to make the 39th Slam semifinal of his career.
1st Round: Nikoloz Basilashvili
In his quarter: Tomas Berdych
In his half: Novak Djokovic
Watch: A visibly displeased Federer drops his racquet during Brisbane final defeat to Milos Raonic.
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This (opening) week in tennis
Welcome to the first installment of "This Week in Tennis," a weekly series recapping the goings-on in the world of tennis. The first week of the 2016 season delivered it all: familiar champions, new faces, retirements, withdrawals, drama, marquee match-ups, and young guns on the come-up. If this week is any indication of what's to come in 2016, we're in for quite a ride.
ATP
Week 1 winners:
Brisbane - Milos Raonic d. Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 (Avenges 2015 loss to Federer in Brisbane final)
Doha - Novak Djokovic d. Rafael Nadal 6-1 6-2 (Has now made at least the finals of every tournament during last calendar year)
Chennai - Stan Wawrinka d. Borna Coric 6-3 7-5 (Third consecutive title in Chennai and fourth in five years)
Tennis fans were treated to the 47th edition of Djokovic vs. Nadal right off the bat in Doha. Those hoping for a reversal of fortune for Rafael Nadal were made to suffer through yet another convincing win by Djokovic; he has now won 11 consecutive sets versus Nadal spanning their last five matches, and 9 of 10 matches overall since Nadal beat him to win the 2013 U.S. Open. The 6-1 6-2 scoreline in a mere 73 minutes -- with Djokovic winning two-thirds of the total points -- underscores just how good the world number one has been over the last 12 months. For Nadal, a final to start his 2016 campaign is something he can continue to build on as he looks to ensure a more successful season this year than last. Incredibly, Djokovic actually increases his lead at #1 as his Doha title comes after losing in the quarterfinals to Ivo Karlovic last year. Spanning the last calendar year, Djokovic has not lost before reaching the final of any tournament he's entered.
Other Standouts:
Bernard Tomic - SF, Brisbane (d. Mahut, Stepanek, Nishikori)
Dominic Thiem - SF, Brisbane (d. Duckworth, Kudla, Cilic)
Borna Coric - F, Chennai (d. Granollers, Krajicek, Bautista Agut, Bedene)
Aljaz Bedene - SF, Chennai (d. Pospisil, Vanni, Ramanathan)
Early Exits:
Defending Doha champion, David Ferrer, lost a 3-set opener to eventual semi-finalist, Illya Marchenko.
World #17 Feliciano Lopez also lost in the round of 32 in Doha.
Seventh seeded Vasek Pospisil fell to Aljaz Bedene in his opening match in Chennai.


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We used baby spinach from Zenith Nurseries in Evesham (steamed, chilled and squeezed dry)and feta cheese, as this was the cheese that had been requested, although when I did them again, I used our local St. Agnes. You could use goats cheese as well.
Seasoned with salt, pepper and nutmeg, the mix is layed out on filo pastry. I use two sheets of filo together - a single layer bursts easily while cooking.
Filo pastry dries out fast so as mentioned on the duck filo roll post, while I'm making the first batch of rolls, I keep the remaining filo for the next batch under cling film or a damp cloth.
The sides are brushed with beaten egg and folded over.
Then the ends are brushed with beaten egg too and rolled.
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When they are assembled as above I brush the tops with a little more beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
You can also deep-fry them, but baking reduces the fat content, and they don't taste oily.
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Q: rails different form attributes based on category I have a rails app!
I'd like to create a form for a product model, where users can choose a product category first and then can fill the form out.
This would be easy, but I'd like to show them different attributes based on the chosen category. Something like if they choose book category, then they will have fields like title, author, published_at, but if they choose shoes category then they can fill out the size, color and type fields.
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Should I create more different models

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#config/routes.rb
resources :products do
  put :new, on: :new #-> url.com/products/new
end

#app/controllers/products_controller.rb
class ProductsController < ApplicationController
  def new
    if request.get?
      @product    = Product.new
      @categories = Category.all
    elsif request.put?
      @category   = params[:product][:category_id]
      @attributes = ...
    end

    respond_to do |format|
      format.js
      format.html
    end
  end
end

#app/views/products/new.html.erb
<%= form_for @product do |f| %>
   <%= f.collection_select :category_id, @categories, :id, :name, {}, { data: { remote: true, url: new_product_path, method: :put }} %>

   <%= f.submit %>
<% end %>

#app/views/products/new.js.erb
$attributes = $(...); // need a way to create form elements from @attributes
$("form#new_product .attributes").html( $attributes );

Something important to note is that Rails select & check elements allow you to use the data-remote attribute to send an ajax call to your controller on change.
Not much documentation about it, playing around with the above code should get it to work.

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