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EDITORS' AWARDS
ThreeWeeks Editors' Awards 2014
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The ThreeWeeks Editors' Awards go to the ten things that we, the ThreeWeeks editors, believe make the Edinburgh Festival extra special in any one year. Winners can be people, plays, companies, venues or even whole festivals. The awards were presented in 2014 at a gathering at theSpace @ Surgeons Hall Library on the last Saturday of the festival.
1. Bec And Tom's Awesome Laundry
For a couple of Fringes now, Bec Hill and Tom Goodliffe have been delighting both children, and the adults who accompany them, with their show 'Bec And Tom's Awesome Laundry'. It's a show that has garnered a multitude of stars from the Festival media, and earned the adoration of the kids who have gone to see it. At ThreeWeeks, we have a special place in our hearts for comedians who do children's shows, especially when they have their own grown up shows to attend to as well. Though sometimes such shows only just pass muster. But Bec and Tom create the perfect atmosphere for small people; funny, silly, irreverent, and with a reference to glittery poo. And as if that wasn't enough, this year they did a one-off late night version for adults only as well, and frankly, that was worth an award by itself. Our first Editors' Award winners this year are Bec and Tom for their 'Awesome Laundry'. becandtom.com
2. Manuelita
Our interest in this show began back in June, with the very premise itself, not least because we too are quietly frustrated about the way so many significant women are written out of history. The show tells the story of Manuela Saenz, the nineteenth century South American revolutionary, celebrated during her lifetime, but later overlooked. The piece's creator and performer, Tamsin Clarke, travelled far and wide to research the piece, with ambition of helping to correct this oversight in the history books. Having been so excited by the premise, we were then thrilled when our reviewer submitted his five star review of the show, calling it a "hilarious, moving, tragic and heartwarming piece of theatre", and praising Tamsin's passionate portrayal, charisma and charm. And it is Tamsin Clarke who wins our second Editors' Award. popelei.com
3. Cariad Lloyd
Here at ThreeWeeks we love an act who seems to be ridiculously busy, like non-stop busy, throughout August, because to us, hard work is kind of what the Fringe is, and always has been, about. When we hear about those who are running from show to show, our hearts glow and we think of that elusive something people often call 'Fringe spirit'. Our next winner is appearing in three shows this year, and we bet she's made a few guest appearances elsewhere across the Fringe too. And yet, this award is not just for her prolific number of Festival appearances. She's a phenomenal talent. Over the last few years, our writers have been moved to say a range complimentary things about her various shows and performances: we've described her as "achingly funny", praised her "excellent characters" and noted her unbelievably "quick, sharp wit". Our third Editors' Award winner is Cariad Lloyd. cariadlloyd.com
4. Matt Panesh
And, talking of busy Fringe folk, here we have yet another Festival stalwart adding that Fringe spirit glow to our hearts, another tireless creative who seems to take little time to rest. This year not only has he performed two excellent shows in two different strands of the Fringe, spoken word and theatre, but he has also directed a number of shows too. Awarding his poetry show a 5/5 rating, our reviewer referenced "cheek-achingly funny lines, friendly banter and some poems which prompt laughs by the title alone". Another ThreeWeeks writer, reviewing his play, '300 To 1', praised its "biting script" and "mass of energy". The Fringe would not be the same without our fourth winner this year, Matt Panesh, aka Monkey Poet. monkeypoet.co.uk
5. KlangHaus
Every now and then a show comes along that seems to us to really sum up what the Fringe is, and ought to be about – a stage for the most inventive, different and ground breaking of performances. Shows that totally rethink the notion of what a show can be. In this case it was the music gig that was being reinvented, and on a grand scale. Capitalising on the many large empty rooms and corridors yet to be artistically exploited at the old Edinburgh University vet school we now know as the Fringe hub Summerhall, in this show The Neutrinos and Sal Pittman seemed to use the building itself as one of their tools, in a musical, multimedia extravagaza that crosses many genre boundaries. It was a collision of genres and styles that we described as an "avant garde, multi-sensory music experience". Our fifth winner is KlangHaus. klanghaus.co
6. Travesti
Our next winners also did something a little bit different with their Fringe production, putting the words of women into the mouths of men. At a time when such movements as the Everyday Sexism project are trying to acknowledge the ways in which women's lives differ from men's, this theatre piece created a great platform to explore these differences in a very compelling way. "There's something bizarrely compelling about a man speaking the words of a woman who's been the object of male intimidation, whilst stripping on stage and making himself up at the same time", our reviewer wrote. "From sexualised pop routines performed with obvious and comical enjoyment, to the poignant realisations of a rape victim, the show shares the experience of being a woman, as told by young male actors. You know you've touched your audience when there are audible murmurs of agreement throughout". Our next winners are Unbound Productions for 'Travesti'. unbound-productions.com
7. Divallusion
"How good can an hour of diva impressions with more costume changes than Beyoncé actually be?" asked our reviewer? "The answer is: pretty darn good" she continued. Here at ThreeWeeks, we've been more than pleased to see the growth of the cabaret movement at the Fringe in recent years, to see the vast increase in the diversity of material on offer, and of course, the still relatively recent addition of a cabaret section to the Fringe Programme itself. From this year's cabaret strand, our next winners really stood out. Praising the show's stars and their impressive vocals, our writer concluded: "The duo's onstage chemistry keeps the humour bouncing back and forth, and makes their obvious talent shine all the more brightly. Fabulous in every sense of the word". Our next winning show was 'Divallusion with Christina Bianco and Velma Celli'.
8. Jethro Compton and his actors
One of the stand-out theatre shows for us at Fringe 2013 was the brilliant 'Bunker Trilogy', taking over and transforming a corner of C nova to present three great plays. So this year we were thrilled to see that producer Jethro Compton was not only bringing the production back, but had a second trilogy to share too, the 'Capone Trilogy'. So, six shows in total. Maintaining the quality on such a scale is no small task, but Compton and his team did it, all six shows receiving high acclaim, and all brilliantly performed immersive theatrical experiences. And what about the actors, each performing characters across three plays daily in their particular trilogy. You'll remember we always notice the hard workers at the Festival, especially when they pull it all off so magnificently. So our next award goes to the cast and the crew of Jethro Compton's trilogies. jethrocomptonltd.co.uk
9. Will Franken
It hasn't taken long for the ThreeWeeks team to become collective fans of Will Franken's clever, inventive, quick-fire, character comedy which has quite literally left several of our number breathless and open mouthed as they witness him flitting from character to character at high speed. Speaking of his often surreal, sardonic, observational brilliance, they've variously described him as "an arresting and devastating stage presence", "clever, eccentric and hilarious", and of course, "fucking awesome". Will arrived at the Festival in 2012 for the first time with a full one-hour show, ambitious for a first-timer, even one who is an established performer back home. But he was immediately embraced by the Fringe audience, because his is comedy perfect for Edinburgh, innovative, clever and, just really, really funny. Our penultimate winner this year is Will Franken. willfranken.com
10. Ricardo Garcia
For our final award winner, let's recap what we love about this Festival – the performers who never stop, those whose commitment to the Fringe is so undeniable through years of great shows, and those who are skilled in their art, yet never tire of experimenting with new ideas and genres. Tick all those boxes and you have a Fringe institution, like our final winner today, a super talented musician who has been coming to the Festival now for fourteen years. Over those years ThreeWeeks reviewers have been won over not only by his beautiful guitar playing at flamenco shows aimed at adults, but also his dance workshops for young children, as well as his many and various collaborations with other music practitioners from every genre and every corner of the globe. Our final winner this year is Ricardo Garcia. ricardogarciaguitarist.com
Words: Caroline Moses – Award presentation pictures: Kat Gollock

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What are your dream labels?
Aaron: I think OWSLA would be my favorite label to sign on to. they're very open to genres and innovation, and are wildly successful with it.
Whats the most important part of making a song?
Aaron: The most important part in making a song is to not compromise. Work on being your own style or brand, so when someone hears my work, for example, they know undeniably that its a "Hairitage" song. It doesn't have to be a genre specific things either, there are many artists who have a wide range of productions that still fit this criteria. I don't think I've found exactly what Hairitage will end up sounding like in the future, but my goal is still the same.
I'm sure some of you remember when Tony Hawk first landed a 900 in the X-games. It took so much time and perseverance to produce this magical first time moment, that even non-enthusiasts appreciated. It wasn't perfect, but it was groundbreaking.
2 weeks later, someone else nailed it. I couldn't tell you for the life of me, who the second person was.
My point is, standing out and being someone people look to for inspiration, instead of being an imitator, is something I strive for. I think it's something that everyone should strive to accomplish, and that will ultimately be what drives the industry forward.
What labels have you been on so far?
Aaron: I've signed to Ultra Records, Cr2 records, Audiophile XXL, Audiophile Live, BVSSCVLT, Nite Records, and The EDM Collective.
Aaron: It's nice having that sort of resume behind the brand. right now, I'm more focused on what Hairitage is as opposed to what it's associated to. Once I feel like it has evolved into what I want, the labels list will become even bigger and more gratifying!
What is your feelings on tropical house in 2016?
Aaron: I think you'll see those warm summer vibes evolve into something new. Tropical House is oddly specific in its current state, and I'd hope that innovation takes us somewhere new. A lot of Tropical House producers have branched out and I think it sounds wonderful.
Aaron: When it's not raining, I'm hiking, finding hot springs, camping, hitting the beach, anything I can. When its raining (which is most of the time), I'll be working on my mixes, and planning out a new place for a studio in the coming years!


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Under supervision from our friendly volunteers, have a go at operating the crossing gates, be a train guard for a day or learn how the signals work in the signal box. You can ride on our vintage diesel train as well.
We are in a working railway yard so all kids must be accompanied by one adult who will be admitted FREE. Any additional adults should pay normal admission. Please make sure the kids wear old clothes (they WILL get dirty!) and sturdy shoes. Places are strictly limited so everyone gets a go at everything – pre-booking is essential.
Why not make a day of it? Your admission allows access to the museum for the whole day! Bring a picnic or treat yourselves to lunch or a cream tea in our vintage dining car cafe. Explore the restoration shed where you can see grand old locomotives being restored. There's loads of outside space at the museum so enjoy the great train-themed play area or bring a cricket set or outdoor games to play on the field.
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Heard it's probably going to open next summer. If renovations and improvements are done in a timely fashion, may be sooner.
The one in Kelowna appears empty and not in much use. What are they thinking. Ive went in there a few times. It is never busy. Just another winners. Without any clothes.
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Delft, a canal-ringed city in the western Netherlands, once the seat of the princely House of Orange, is also known as the manufacturing base for Delftware, hand-painted blue-and-white pottery. In its old town, the medieval Oude Kerk is the burial site of native son and Dutch Master painter Johannes Vermeer. The 15th-century Nieuwe Kerk houses the royal family's tombs and overlooks Delft's lively market square.
Delft University of Technology (Dutch: Technische Universiteit Delft) also known as TU Delft is the largest and oldest Dutch public technological university located in Delft Netherlands. It counts as one of the best universities for engineering and technology worldwide typically seen within the top 20. It is repeatedly considered the best university of technology in the Netherlands. With eight faculties and numerous research institutes it hosts over 19000 students.
Newly build townhall and train station
Delft has a completely new train station. If you take the stairs to the hall from the underground station you will see a wavy ceiling with a historic Delft map from 1877. Not much later the columns tiled in different colors of 'Delft' blue will also be shown. And anyone who is upstairs is given a contemporary face on Delft via the glass facades and the window on the side of the square.
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The city centre retains a large number of monumental buildings while in many streets there are canals of which the banks are connected by typical bridges altogether making this city a notable tourist destination.
Delft is a city that is steeped in rich history, beautiful architecture such as the new church and the old church and the historical Town Hall of Delft. The famous architect Hendrik de Keyser designed this building around the tower that already existed. In addition to the Town Hall, his architectural achievements also included the ornate tomb of Willem of Orange in the New Church, which is located exactly at the opposite of the Town Hall of Delft.
Delft is well known for their world famous Delft Blue pottery ceramic products which were styled on the imported Chinese porcelain of the 17th century. The city had an early start in this area since it was a home port of the Dutch East India Company. It can still be seen at the pottery factories De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles (or Royal Delft) and De Delftse Pauw.The painter Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) was born in Delft. They were all members of the Delft School.
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Donald Trump Is Attempting a Coup — We Must Have a Special Prosecutor
The firing of FBI Director James Comey makes an independent investigation of Trump and Russia more important than ever.
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So Donald Trump fired James Comey because the FBI director mistreated Hillary Clinton last summer over her use of private emails.
Stop laughing.
Trump takes us for chumps. The Republic is nothing to him but a crap game. And he loads the dice.
In this case, he signs the letter dismissing Comey and hands it to his personal bodyguard to take over to the FBI office. But Comey isn't there. He's in Los Angeles, where he will hear on television that he has been dumped — and at first think it's a practical joke. We are not making this up.
After Trump's Firing of Comey, Democrats Demand Special Prosecutor to Continue Investigations
A fateful decision falls to career prosecutor Rod Rosenstein, a Republican favorite.
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Hardly 24 hours had passed since Sally Q. Yates, the former acting attorney general who in late January also was fired by Trump, testified before a Senate hearing that she had informed the White House that Trump's duplicitous national security adviser, retired Gen. Michael Flynn, had lied about his contacts with Russia's ambassador to the United States and was vulnerable to Russian blackmail. But it took Trump another 18 days to fire him and then only after The Washington Post leaked what Yates had uncovered.
To see more stories like this, visit Moyers & Company at Truthout.
In her testimony Monday, Yates was such a straight arrow, the iconic public servant, and so devastatingly credible that the White House had to figure out how to blunt her testimony.
How to change the story? How to send the bloodhounds of the press howling down another trail?
Fire Comey, and say you don't like the way he handled the Hillary Clinton email affair, although last year — gasp! — you lavished praise on him for doing exactly what you now say he screwed up.
"It took a lot of guts," Trump said when Comey reopened his investigation of Clinton. But that was then and this is now. The irony of the man who screamed "Lock her up!" throughout his presidential campaign now trying to shed crocodile tears for "Crooked Hillary," as Trump called his Democratic rival, would be hilarious if it wasn't so very obviously cynical and contrived.
But clearly, something else is going on here. Could it be that Comey's investigation of Russia's interference with our election was getting closer and closer to Trump? Is that why the Trump gang pushed him out the nearest window?
And what about this statement in Trump's brief letter officially dismissing Comey: "While I greatly appreciate you informing me on three separate occasions that I am not under investigation, I nevertheless, concur with the judgment of the Department of Justice that you are not able to effectively lead the bureau." WHAT three occasions, and what did Comey say, when did he say it, and why? Or is Trump lying about that, too?
Bottom line: Is the White House simply trying to cover up the truth? That question answers itself.
And oh, let's not forget Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, the attorney general of the United States, who had to recuse himself from the investigation of Russia because he, too, had been dishonest about contacts with the Russian ambassador. Recused or not, he was directly involved in sacking Comey. Does anyone around Trump keep his word?
Trump's dismissal of Comey smacks of what the autocrats in Turkey, Egypt, and the Philippines would do – each of them praised recently by Trump, who clearly sees them as role models. It is also more than a little reminiscent of Richard Nixon's 1973 Saturday Night Massacre. Nixon wanted to fire Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox but his attorney general and deputy attorney general refused to do his dirty work. They were fired, too. In Sessions, Trump has a more compliant stooge.
The constant drip of evidence continues. There are reports that a federal grand jury has issued subpoenas to associates of Michael Flynn. James Hohmann at The Washington Post noted that at Monday's Senate hearing, former director of national intelligence James Clapper "was asked about a news report that Britain's intelligence service first became aware in late 2015 of suspicious interactions between Trump advisers and Russian intelligence agents. The same story also said multiple European allies passed along information in the spring of 2016. Asked if that is accurate, [Clapper] replied: 'Yes, it is and it's also quite sensitive… The specifics are quite sensitive.'"
How does Trump react? He fires off more of his querulous, defensive tweets, claiming the whole Russia story is "fake news." That's his response to just about everything. What was it Joseph Addison, playwright beloved by the Founders, said? Oh, yes: "Husband a lie, and trump it up in some extraordinary emergency." No pun intended.
Trump is hiding something. Something extraordinary. To keep it hidden there is no end to the chaos he will stir at the highest level of government. Every day he lies lustily, as reflexively as the rest of us breathe, knowing some filth will stick. With each day he edges us closer to autocracy.
With the news of Comey's sacking, the need is clear and more absolute than ever: We must have a special prosecutor to turn the stones over — or an independent and bipartisan commission with subpoena power and public hearings, like the 9/11 commission. Or both.
Trump's presidency is deeply corrupted, our democracy is compromised, and the system of checks and balances is failing us.
He's attempting a coup. No joke. We need the truth. Now.
This piece was reprinted by Truthout with permission or license. It may not be reproduced in any form without permission or license from the source.
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In the Wake of the Comey Firing, Don't Forget the Violence of the FBI Itself
While hoping for a political transformation in this moment, we should also be aware of the sordid history of the intelligence organizations and leaders.
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House GOP's Natural Resources Chair Has a New Chief of Staff: An Oil Lobbyist
A former fossil fuel lobbyist could have huge sway over the House's energy policy priorities.
Oklahoma Republican's Bill Would Fine Drag Performers $20K Over Shows for Kids
The proposal places "a target [on] drag performers," one LGBTQ advocate said.
Kyrsten Sinema Challenger Ruben Gallego Breaks Fundraising Record With $1M Haul
The Gallego campaign says it got over 27,000 donations, breaking the previous 24-hour fundraising record in Arizona.
Republicans Invite Sinema to Caucus With Them Instead of Democrats
Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema switched her political affiliation from Democrat to independent in December.
Poll: Most Think Trump's Actions on Classified Docs Were Illegal But Not Biden's
Just 37 percent of Americans think what Biden did was illegal, while 52 percent say Trump's actions were illegal.
McCarthy Says "It's Not My Role" to Remove George Santos Despite Rampant Lies
McCarthy has refused to discipline Santos despite having numerous options to do so as speaker of the House.
George Santos Changes His Story About How He Got $625,000 in Campaign Funds
Santos's campaign has pivoted, saying that previously reported personal loans weren't actually from personal funds.


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Trapped in the Art Room
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It's spring break, and the campus is deserted. Through text messaging, eight students are separately led to meeting "someone" at the school's art room. But once there, shots suddenly ring out, and the students are trapped. "Trapped in the Art Room" is a shooter-play, a drama that touches on the cruel reality of forgotten or bullied students, as well as the overwhelming power of teamwork and faith.
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Publisher: Student Plays
ASIN: B07QGXDQ96
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John Glass is a playwright and a short story writer. In 2013 he co-founded Student Plays, which has scripts for 5th grade through college. John has self-produced three full-length plays, and has had one-acts produced in Michigan, New York, Texas, Alabama and California. John has also published short stories in six different literary journals, and has published three collections of fiction, Pumpkins and Paint, Hardball, Hi-Hats, and Haunts, and Bigfoot Stole Evel's Bike. You may contact him at [email protected]
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In this program, I want to post data to a website every second. I find that many requests are pending. If 10 minutes passed, I want to start another Task immediately. How can I cancel some Tasks before?
If I use CancellationTokenSource class,I find it also can't cancel so many tasks immediately. Is there a method like Thread.Abort() to abort a thread? Or how can I complete this program in another way? Thank you.

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Sure it can. A single CancellationTokenSource cancels its own CancellationToken, and that same CancellationToken can be copied between multiple operations. CancellationTokenSource is exactly what you should use.
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Accomplice: A Novel
Named "The Book of the Year" by Lee Child in The Guardian
From "master of the genre" (The Washington Post) and author of Leaving Berlin, a heart-pounding and intelligent espionage novel about a Nazi war criminal who was supposed to be dead, the rogue CIA agent on his trail, and the beautiful woman connected to them both.
Seventeen years after the fall of the Third Reich, Max Weill has never forgotten the atrocities he saw as a prisoner at Auschwitz--nor the face of Dr. Otto Schramm. He was the camp doctor who worked with Mengele on appalling experiments and who sent Max's family to the gas chambers. As the war came to a close, Schramm was one of the many high-ranking former-Nazi officers who managed to escape Germany for new lives in South America, where leaders like Argentina's Juan Perón gave them safe harbor and new identities. With his life nearing its end, Max asks his nephew Aaron Wiley--an American CIA desk analyst--to complete the task Max never could: to track down Otto in Argentina, capture him, and bring him back to Germany to stand trial.
Unable to deny his uncle, Aaron travels to Buenos Aires and discovers a city where Nazis thrive in plain sight, mingling with Argentine high society. He ingratiates himself with Otto's alluring but damaged daughter, whom he's convinced is hiding her father. Enlisting the help of a German newspaper reporter, an Israeli agent, and the obliging CIA station chief in Buenos Aires, he hunts for Otto--a complicated monster, unexpectedly human but still capable of murder if cornered. Unable to distinguish allies from enemies, Aaron will ultimately have to discover just how far he is prepared to go to render justice.
"With his remarkable emotional precision and mastery of tone" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), Joseph Kanon crafts another "gripping and authentic" (The New York Times Book Review) thriller that you won't be able to put down.
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Education News – Are lower tuition fees worth higher taxes?
TORONTO (CUP) — The image of student activists marching on the legislature, brandishing bright yellow ?Reduce tuition fees? placards, is one that most students might recognize.
They bring megaphones to amplify their slogans and wear T-shirts that say, ?I sold my other shirt to pay for tuition.? Their signs don't read, ?Increase taxes.? But some think they might as well.
Tuition fee reductions and freezes would lead to ?obvious? tax hikes, says C.D. Howe Institute policy analyst Yvan Guillemette. As pushes for freezes and reductions continue, he and others are wondering whether proposals designed to take some of the load off of students? chequebooks will hit other citizens? pockets instead.
In 2003, the University of Manitoba Students' Union criticized the provincial government for funding its tuition freeze through new taxes, saying, ?In the end, students saved some money through lower tuition yet ended paying more in taxes . . . government has come out ahead while students and universities have lost.?
That's what students can expect from freezes and reductions, analysts say.
Students ?can't only expect the government to keep services high and fees low,? says Neil Desai, the Ontario director of the Canadian Taxpayers? Federation. ?They have to be willing to work with them as students.?
Student groups advocating lower user fees may want to be careful what they wish for, Guillemette adds.
?Freezes and reductions are not an investment,? he says. ?When the government freezes or reduces tuition, It's not putting funding into the other aspects of post-secondary education.? Those ?other aspects,? he says, include building maintenance and research funding.
But Amanda Aziz, national chairperson of Canadian Federation of Students, says fees can add up, preventing students from pursuing their education.
?User fees are a barrier for low-income Canadians,? she says. ?We have to send the message to the provinces helping to create those barriers that this isn't good for students.?
But the CFS and other groups may be forgetting that the provinces? roles go beyond this one issue, Guillmette says.
?Education always seems to lose out to things like health care,? he says. Desai agrees.
?The government has so many other things to deal with besides post-secondary education,? he says. ?There has to be a balance between public and individual investment. When groups are calling for a [tuition fee] freeze, they're calling for society as a whole to fund universities in a greater way.?
But funding post-secondary education is ?absolutely? society's role, Aziz says.
?Education has a huge societal benefit,? she says. ?While there are obviously individual benefits, the societal benefits are as great or even greater than those for individuals.?
She cited the B.C. government's 2005-06 budget, which stated that ?70 per cent of job opportunities will require some post-secondary education,? as a reason why ?society needs an educated population.?
Desai says that while he can understand students? desires to get a good education, they should be prepared to get what they pay for.
?It [currently] falls to all taxpayers to fund universities,? he says. ?Students need to come to the realization that they're contributing to the cost of post-secondary education, but so are other citizens.
?And not everyone in the province goes to university.?
Aziz says that doesn't matter.
?That's just the way our tax system works,? she says. ?Once you make a lot of money and can afford to pay more in taxes, you have to help to fund education for people who are faced with barriers.?
Guillemette says Aziz's argument is indicative of student lobbyists? position?that post-secondary education is society's responsibility.
?they're aware that society is contributing most of that money,? he says, ?but they think It's the right thing to do." A tuition freeze might even work against students, he adds.
?It would hurt them more than it would help them, I think,? he says. ?When you freeze tuition, you freeze it for everybody, not just those who have difficulty paying.?
Desai recently finished his master's degree in England. He says many students in Canada don't realize how lucky they are.
?We are very privileged here,? he says. ?We have very high expectations, and expectations don't come cheap.?


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Notable cuts tracker: Bjoern Werner released by Jags
Published: Aug. 30, 2016 at 04:12 p.m.
The Jaguars are counting on plenty of first-round picks on defense to step up this season, but Bjoern Werner isn't one of them.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that the team has released the former Colts draft pick after Werner failed to climb the depth chart during the preseason.
After struggling at inside linebacker in Indy, Werner was hoping a switch to defensive end in Jacksonville would reignite his career, but the fourth-year pass-rusher is instead looking for work.
We expect Werner to get another chance as injuries mount league-wide, but the former Florida State star is running out of chances to make an NFL team.
Here are the other notable cuts we are tracking Tuesday as teams trim their rosters to 75 players:
1. The Bengals released wideout and return specialist Brandon Tate, who had been with the team since 2011.
2. The Chargers released quarterback Zach Mettenberger, a source informed of the move told NFL Media's Rand Getlin. The Chargers engaged in talks with the Cowboys about Mettenberger before releasing him, Rapoport added.
3. The Minnesota Vikings have released veteran center John Sullivan. The 31-year-old had spent his entire career with the Vikings.
"Our entire organization appreciates everything that John Sullivan has done for this franchise," general manager Rick Spielman said in a statement. "Sullivan led our team, not only with how he played the game, but also with how he handled himself in our community. We wish John Sullivan and his family nothing but the best as they move forward."
4. The Titans parted ways with second-year running back David Cobb. A fifth-round pick in 2015, Cobb tallied 146 yards in seven games for Tennessee.
5. The Broncos parted ways with punter Britton Colquitt after six years with the team.


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Alto tradimento - Un'indagine su Cesare Battisti è una miniserie televisiva italiana del 1978 diretta da Walter Licastro.

Trama
La serie televisiva ripercorre gli anni giovanili del patriota socialista Cesare Battisti nato a Trento, parte dell'allora Impero austro-ungarico, fino al giorno della sua cattura, a cui seguirà la condanna a morte avvenuta il 12 luglio del 1916 nel Castello del Buonconsiglio di Trento con l'accusa di alto tradimento per essersi arruolato nelle file del Regio Esercito italiano, all'indomani della dichiarazione di guerra del Regno d'Italia all'Austria.

Collegamenti esterni

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Q: Reading Structure Binary Data in Python? Are there any nice Python solutions like Ruby's BinData for reading user-defined binary file/stream formats? If not, then what's the preferred way to this in Python outside of just using the struct module?
I have a binary file that stores "records" of events. The records are dynamic in size, so I must read the first few bytes of each record to determine the record length and record type. Different record types will have different byte layouts. For instance, a record of type "warning" might contain three 4-byte ints, followed by a 128 byte value, while a record of type "info" might just have five 4-byte ints.
It would be nice to define the different record types and their structures in such a way that I could simply pass a binary blob to something, and it handle the rest (object generation, etc). In short, your defining templates/maps on how to interpret binary data.

A: Maybe you are looking for Construct, a pure-Python 2 & 3 binary parsing library?

A: Python's struct module works like this:
record_header = struct.Struct("<cb")
warning = struct.Struct("<iii128")
info = struct.Struct("<iiiii")

while True:
    header_text = input.read(record_header.size)
    # file is empty
    if not header_text:
       break
    packet_type, extra_data = record_header.unpack(header_text)
    if packet_type == 'w':
        warning_data = warning.unpack( input.read(warning.size) )
    elif packet_type == 'i':
        info_data = info.unpack( input.read(info.size) )

See the documentation for details: http://docs.python.org/library/struct.html

A: The struct module would probably work, but you might also use the python bindings for Google's protocol buffers.

A: I would like to give an example for how to do reading in python.
typedef struct {
    ID             chunkname;
    long           chunksize;

    /* Note: there may be additional fields here, depending upon your data. */

} Chunk;

How you read this struct data from file in python?  Here is one way:
class Chunk:
def __init__(self, file, align=True, bigendian=True, inclheader=False):
    import struct
    self.closed = False
    self.align = align      # whether to align to word (2-byte) boundaries
    if bigendian:
        strflag = '>'
    else:
        strflag = '<'
    self.file = file
    self.chunkname = file.read(4)
    if len(self.chunkname) < 4:
        # you need to take care of end of file
        raise EOFError
    try:
        # you could use unpack
        # http://docs.python.org/2/library/struct.html#format-characters
        # here 'L' means 'unsigned long' 4 standard size
        self.chunksize = struct.unpack(strflag+'L', file.read(4))[0]
    except struct.error:
        # you need to take care of end of file
        raise EOFError
    if inclheader:
        self.chunksize = self.chunksize - 8 # subtract header
    self.size_read = 0
    try:
        self.offset = self.file.tell()
    except (AttributeError, IOError):
        self.seekable = False
    else:
        self.seekable = True

So you need to understand the mapping between c structure and the format for struct.unpack()
http://docs.python.org/2/library/struct.html#format-characters.


On our last trip, James was talking to one of the Native elders about the house, wondering if it was worth putting the effort into repairing. He got quiet, then said, "Mr. Van [Gale Van Diest, original InterAct missionary to Holikachuk] built that house in Holikachuk. When the village moved over here to Grayling [in 1962], he took it apart, marked every board with a marker, then rebuilt it over here." There is a lot of history in that house, both for the people of Grayling and our mission.
June 7-19 found us in Grayling, and we welcomed a work crew of two men to volunteered their time and expertise to help save the mission house. The basement walls have been caving in for some time, and we'd just about reached critical mass: if something wasn't done this summer to stabilize it, it was in danger of collapsing. Many thanks to Tom and Ryan for days of hard work that got the house secured on pilings, and for the hours spent in fellowship and just enjoying the setting of the village.
Great entertainment to see just how much stuff is packed on board and to watch it being unloaded.
hauled them into the house and down into the basement.
posts were placed with footers beneath and secured to the header.
The Yukon's finest: king salmon had just started running, and our neighbor brought us a couple beautiful fillets from his first catch.
Timothy's very first fish ever! A grayling from Grayling Creek in Grayling. 🙂 He cast and reeled it in himself.
Two-fer: upon gutting the northern pike he caught, Tom found a freshly-swallowed grayling.
Timothy and friends loaded up Shannon's lap with all the flowers found to be in bloom: bluebells, nagoonberry blossom, northern starflowers.
Yes, this is the Yukon River. Yes, it's 43-45* in the water (70* air temp). Nope, they didn't seem to notice.
And the younger kids not allowed in the water climbed the bank instead.
We made a fire ring out in front of the house, perfect for hot dogs and s'mores.
Finding our path through the sky back to Fairbanks.


In the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn lives a community of Hasidic Jews, whose entire existence is based on their tight-knit community. In this community, the expectation is that no one enters, and no one leaves. So what happens when when young man does the unthinkable, and decides this way of life is not for him?
Judaism was the first monotheistic religion in the world. The religion's sacred texts and source of laws are the Five Books of Moses, known to Jews as the Torah. Judaism is the first of the Abrahamic faiths, which also include Christianity and Islam. Worldwide, the population of Jews is estimated to be just under 14 million people. The Jewish population of the United States is estimated at about 5.5 million, meaning Jews comprise less than 2% of the United States population (Source: Jewish Virtual Library).
Within Judaism, there are three main movements: Reform, Conservative and Orthodox. Within each stream there are a wide variety of practices, and there are more than a dozen other sub-streams and small sects, such as Jewish Renewal and Reconstructionist.
Ultra-Orthodox Judaism, also known as Haredi Judaism, is characterized by their social conservatism and rejection of modern secular Judaism. Although Haredim regard themselves as the most authentic group of Jews, it should be noted that within Haredi Judaism there are many denominations, such as the Hasidic sects, Lithuanian-Yeshivish and Oriental Sephardic Haredim. The Torah provides laws for how to live daily life, which the Haredim strictly obey. Haredim limit their contact with the secular world to prevent being "corrupted" or influenced by the outside world. This includes non-Jews as well as non-Haredi Jews.
Haredi life is predominantly family-oriented. In many communities, women are the bread-winners, whereas men study full-time in a yeshiva or seminary beginning when they are 13-18. Gender separation is practiced in various places such as public areas and synagogues because modesty is highly regarded.
Haredi communities are commonly found in Israel, North America (U.S.) and Western Europe. During the Holocaust, many communities were wiped out. Today, there are approximately 1.3-1.5 million Haredi Jews. Their population is rapidly increasing due to high birth rate (biblical commandment: be fruitful and multiply) and the close-knit community life. Most Haredi communities are located in and around New York City: Borough Park, Monset and Williamsburg.
Hasidic Judaism is a sub-sect of Ultra-Orthodoxy. Hasidic Judaism was started by the Baal Shem Tov in Eastern Europe in the early 1700's, and emphasizes the mystical and spiritual dimensions of Judaism. Hasidic Jews adhere strictly to Jewish law and follow Haredi traditions of avoiding contact with the outside world. The community also has separate norms and customs for dress and behavior.
The Jewish Renewal movement is often regarded as neo-Hasidism. Jewish Renewal is transdenominational, meaning they accept people from all denominations of Judaism and do not ascribe to a specific denomination. It seeks spiritual renewal of Judaism and emphasizes gender equality and a "creative return to the process of transforming Hallakhah (Jewish law) so that it continues to be a living path to connection to God" (ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal). It focuses on prophetic and mystical traditions. Chant, dance, drama and meditation are encouraged as ways of achieving spiritual growth. Those who are marginalized in other Jewish communities are welcomed. The movement is largely driven by ALEPH (Alliance for Jewish Renewal).
Romemu is a progressive, egalitarian community committed to tikkun olam (social action). It was established in 2008 led by Rabbi David Ingber. Romemu adheres to the Jewish Renewal movement, a renewed Jewish mysticism that integrates meditative mindfulness and physical awareness into mainstream, post-modern Judaism. Romemu values five basic freedoms: movement, voice, thought, silence, commitment.
This is so sad! Then again, in a culture where at nineteen years old you can become a teacher, without any life experience , you need to expect faulty reasoning.


The following notes and provisions apply to the sale of all properties at our auctions. The notes are only intended to assist prospective Buyers by summarising the main terms and are not intended to be a substitute for reading and considering them in full. Buyers and their professional advisors must read the full provisions carefully as Buyers (and/or person bidding) will be deemed to have accepted them and be bound by them.
Buyers should consider taking legal and financial advice, obtaining a structural survey and valuation before commitment to bidding (or having another person do so). Legal and other matters relating to property in the United Kingdom can be complex. We cannot stress too strongly that professional advice should be taken by Buyers to ensure they are aware of these complexities. Buyers should have their professional advisers consider and advise them on all aspects of their prospective purchase. All documents and other information relating to the lot should be carefully considered.
1. Conditions of Sale All lots will be sold subject to the applicable provisions set out or referred to in this Catalogue and the Seller, Buyer (and/or bidder) will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by them.
2. Inspection of Properties Buyers are assumed to have inspected all lots in which they are interested and satisfied themselves in relation to them (including in respect of making searches and enquiries in respect of the lot to the extent necessary). The Buyer accepts the state and condition and location of the lot (including with regard to fixture, fittings and equipment and/or environmental and contamination issues).
3. Buyer's Registration Buyers interested in bidding must complete a registration form (which is available upon request and on our website) and will be subject to the further terms and conditions stipulated therein. We are not obliged to accept any bid from a bidder (or the person for whom the bidder is acting) who has not registered.
4. Auction Types We have two types of auction and it is the Buyers responsibility to check which one applies (the terms and conditions of sale applicable to each auction type are different).
4.1 Option One If the lot is in an Option One type auction, the lot will be subject to the Option One Conditions (as stipulated in our General Auction Terms of Business in this Catalogue). On the fall of the gavel the Buyer is required to pay a deposit to us equal to the higher of (1) 10% of the successful bid price and (2) £3,000. Exchange of contracts (between Seller and the Buyer) occurs immediately, if the sale occurs during an auction (arranged by us) and in all other circumstances, when the applicable Sale Memorandum, has been signed by (or on behalf of) the Seller and Buyer and payment of the said deposit by the Buyer. Completion of the sale and purchase of the lot will take place 28 days following (or if it is not a Business Day on the next Business Day) the date of exchange of contracts.
4.2 Option Two If the lot is in an Option Two type auction, the lot will be subject to the Option Two Conditions (as stipulated in our General Auction Terms of Business in this Catalogue). On the fall of the gavel or acceptance of an offer by the Seller, the Buyer shall pay a £3,000 non-refundable deposit to us and sign the applicable Sale Memorandum requiring exchange of contracts to take place within 28 days of the buyers solicitor receiving the contract pack (or if that day is not a Business Day on the next Business Day). Completion of the sale and purchase of the lot must take place within 14 days (or if that day is not a Business Day on the next Business Day) of the date of exchange of contracts. The Sale Memorandum is not a legally binding contract (as a contract to enter into a contract in not typically enforceable in English law) for the Seller to sell and the Buyer to buy the particular lot but represents the intention to do so. However, the Seller will have the security of the non-refundable deposit. All deposit monies will be held in the Client Account of The Agents Property Auction until exchange of contracts.
5. How to Bid The Buyer may bid in person. Alternatively, if the Buyer is unable to attend the auction in person, bidding is available remotely by telephone or proxy bid subject to the Buyer completing and returning our Remote Bidding Form which is provided in this catalogue (and is also available on our website). Remote bidding is subject to availability and subject to further terms and conditions (which may be stipulated on our website and/or on the Remote Bidding Form itself).
6. Deposits may be paid by cheque, bankers draft or by prior arrangement into the Client Account of The Agents Property Auction. Unfortunately cash cannot be accepted. Proof of identity and address is required for all successful bidders in order for us to comply with Money Laundering Regulations. Original documents must be provided, photocopies are not accepted. For proof of identity we can accept – current signed passport, current full UK/EU photo card driving licence, resident permit issued by the Home Office to EU Nationals. Fire Arms Certificate. For proof of address we can accept – A utility bill issued in the last three months (not a mobile phone bill), local authority tax bill, bank or building society statement containing current address. We reserve the right to conduct a soft imprint online identification search on any successful bidder/buyer.
7. Withdrawal of Lots We reserve the right to withdraw lots from auction at anytime and for any reason and/or change the type of auction for a particular lot.
8. Guide Prices, Reserve Prices, Estimates, Plans, Measurements and Photographs Any guide price shown in any marketing materials are only intended to be estimate of the anticipated sale price but may not be necessarily what the lot sells for. Such guide prices are not intended to be valuation of the lot and must not be relied upon by Buyers as such (Buyer must satisfy themselves by an appropriate independent valuation). Each auction property is offered at a guide price and is also subject to a reserve price. Â The guide price is the level where the bidding will commence. The reserve price is the sellers minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell, The reserve price, which may be up to 10% higher than the guide price, is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of auction. Any estimated information is only intended to be guidance to a prospective buyer. We give no guarantee or warranty as to its accuracy and Buyers must satisfy themselves in this regard. If we have provided or referred to and plans, measurements or photographs (whether or not in this Catalogue) those plans, measurements and photographs are only provided (or referred to) to assist prospective Buyers to identify the lot and are not intended to form part of the conditions of sale or be relied upon and Buyers must form their own opinion. Any measurements may have originated from scaled drawings and/or plans but may not have been reproduced accurately and should therefore be treat with caution and verified by the Buyers own enquiries and inspection.
9. Variation to this Catalogue An addendum will be available at the auction showing any alterations to the information contained in the catalogue and will be announced by the Auctioneer prior to the lot being offered for sale. It is the Buyers responsibility to check this prior to bidding or attending the auction and we accept no liability for the Buyer (or the Buyer's representative) not doing so.
1.1 A reference in this Catalogue to the Common Auction Conditions is a reference to the provisions in the Common Auction Conditions section of this Catalogue.
1.2 A reference to the Glossary is a reference to the Glossary contained in the Common Auction Conditions. 1.3 Words in bold blue type have special meanings, which are defined in the Glossary. 1.4 A reference to Option One or Option Two is a reference to the type of auction a lot is entered into.
2.2.2 upon a successful bid: (a) a sale memorandum will be exchanged. However, this sale memorandum: (i) will only set out the particulars of the lot and successful bid; (ii) only amounts to an intention between the Seller and Buyer to enter into a binding legal contract [within 28 days of the buyers solicitor receiving the contract pack (or if that day is not a business day on the next business day), with completion being required within 14 days of the date of the binding contract (or if that day is not a business day on the next business day)] and does not amount to a binding contract between them whereby the Seller is obliged to sell and the Buyer is obliged to buy the lot; (iii) the Seller and the Buyer are both required to use their best endeavours to exchange a binding contract including provisions substantially similar to the spirit of general conditions varied as reasonably required by the Seller and Buyer taking account of the nature of the lot and any reasonable special conditions which any prudent lawyer acting for a Seller would have included prior to the auction in special conditions (had the lot been sold under Option One); (b) the Buyer must pay to us a non-refundable reservation fee of £3000 (in the same manner as a deposit would have been paid for a lot sold under Option One), and: (i) if due to the fault of the Buyer (or the Buyer's lawyer), exchange of a binding contract does not occur by the relevant date (or such other date agreed in writing between the Seller and the Buyer) the non-refundable deposit is forfeit by the Buyer; (ii) if due to the fault of the Seller (or the Seller's lawyer), exchange of a binding contract does not occur by the relevant date (or such other date agreed in writing between the Seller and the Buyer) the non-refundable deposit will be returned as soon as reasonably practicable to the Buyer. (c) the Buyer's lawyer is entitled, before exchange of the binding contract, to raise reasonable relevant enquiries and the Seller must answer these to the best of their knowledge and not delay replying to them.
3.1.1 We are not responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, repair and security of the lot at any time.
3.1.2 We may offer financial services to the Buyer and may act in the sale (including in the same auction) of any Buyer's property.
3.1.3 The Buyer agrees that, to the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable to the Buyer for any liability (of whatever kind) in respect of the particulars of anything contained or referred to in this catalogue being incomplete, inaccurate, unfair and/or misleading.
3.2.1 The Buyer must pay us an administration fee of £750.00 plus VAT (£900) immediately following a successful bid (by whatever method we may stipulate acting reasonably). 3.2.2 All fees and charges payable to us shall be paid without deduction, counterclaim or set-off.
3.3.1 We are required to satisfactorily identify all Sellers, Bidders and Buyers, and any other person who proposes to pay funds into our bank account. Such persons are required to provide to us evidence to verify both identity and the source of funds which will be provided for the purpose of funding transactions or arrangements. We will keep records of the information for five years.
The Data Protection Act 2018 ('the Act') governs the processing of information relating to individuals, including obtaining, use or disclosure of information. Personal data obtained by us under the Act is only processed for the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. This use is necessary in order to exercise a public function that is in the public interest and to carry out a function permitted and/or required by legislation. No other use may be made of the information unless we have consent of the customer or it is allowed by other legislation. Where personal data is required to be used, other than in accordance with this clause 3.3, or as otherwise required by law, written consent will be requested and this data will not be used until such requested consent is provided.
3.3.2 To comply with the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we must be satisfied that there is no suspicion of money laundering and/or that we, the Seller, the Buyer and/or any other relevant person are not becoming involved in any of the relevant offences.
3.3.3 If funds are sent to our bank in circumstances where we are not satisfied with the evidence in respect of identity or source of funds, we may not be able to utilise or return funds if we are suspicious of the circumstances in which they were sent.
3.3.4 Where we are unable to comply with the procedural requirements of the money laundering legislation, or where we become suspicious that someone may be involved in money laundering, then we reserve the right to decline any instructions from the Seller, Buyer and/or other relevant person. In such circumstances, we may not be able to return funds to the person from whom they originated or otherwise.
3.3.5 As a matter of law, our money laundering obligations override our business relationship with the Seller, Buyer and/or any other relevant person and it may not be possible for us to discuss these issues with them.
3.3.6 We will not be liable to any person in any respect whatsoever as a result of our taking any steps pursuant to any of the preceding provisions or otherwise in compliance with the money laundering legislation.
3.4.1 No variation of the provisions of this Catalogue (or any document incorporating them) shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by or on behalf of each of the parties.
3.4.2 Our failure to exercise or enforce any rights available to us shall not be a waiver of any rights and does not prevent us enforcing the rights at a later date.
3.4.3 If any provision of this Catalogue (or any document incorporating them) or part of any provision is found by any court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision shall, to the extent required, be deemed not to form part of the agreement, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of the agreement shall not be affected.
3.4.4 If a provision the provisions of this Catalogue (or any document incorporating them) or part of any provision is found illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the provision shall apply with the minimum modification necessary to make it legal, valid and enforceable.
3.4.5 This Catalogue (or any document incorporating them) and any documents referred to in it constitute the whole agreement between the parties and supersedes any previous arrangement, understanding or agreement. Each party acknowledges that, in entering into the provisions, it does not rely on any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (Representation) of any person (whether a party to thisagreement or not) other than as expressly set out in this Catalogue or those other documents.
3.4.6 The provisions of this Catalogue (or any document incorporating them) are personal to us, the Seller and Buyer (as applicable) and no other person shall have any rights under them.
3.5.1 Any notice to be given relating to the auction arrangements shall be in writing and shall be delivered by pre-paid first class post (or pre-paid overseas equivalent) to the respective addresses of the parties as last notified to the other parties.
3.5.2 Notices delivered shall be deemed to have arrived: (a) when posted from and to addresses in the UK, on the second day after posting; (b) when posted from and to addresses overseas, on the tenth day after posting; and (c) when sent by fax, the notice shall be deemed received immediately (provided the sender can produce a valid transmission report).
3.5.3 The sender must prove that the notice was correctly sent. A notice which cannot be supported by evidence that it was served correctly will not be valid.
3.6.1 Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with the arrangements relating to (irrespective of the parties and prior to, during or following the) auction (including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of England and Wales.
3.6.2 We, the Seller and Buyer irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection such arrangements (including non-contractual disputes or claims).
The Auction Conduct Conditions govern the relationship between the auctioneer and anyone who has a catalogue, or who attends or bids at the auction. They cannot be changed without the auctioneer's agreement. You are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions if you have been provided with or obtained a copy of this Catalogue, attend an auction or bid at an auction.
The Sale Conditions govern the agreement between each seller and buyer. They include general conditions of sale and template forms of special conditions of sale, tenancy and arrears schedules and a sale memorandum.
These common auction conditions (third edition) are reproduced with the consent of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
words of one gender include the other genders; references to legislation are to that legislation as it may have been modified or re-enacted by the date of the auction or the contract date (as applicable); and where the following words printed in bold black type appear in bold blue type they have the specified meanings.
Actual completion date The date when completion takes place or is treated as taking place for the purposes of apportionment and calculating interest. Addendum An amendment or addition to the conditions or to the particulars or to both whether contained in a supplement to the catalogue, a written notice from the auctioneers or an oral announcement at the auction.
(b) if no date is specified, 20 business days after the contract date; but if that date is not a business day the first subsequent business day.
Approved financial institution Any bank or building society that has signed up to the Banking Code or Business Banking Code or is otherwise acceptable to the auctioneers. Arrears Arrears of rent and other sums due under the tenancies and still outstanding on the actual completion date.
Documents Documents of title (including, if title is registered, the entries on the register and the title plan) and other documents listed or referred to in the special conditions relating to the lot. Financial charge A charge to secure a loan or other financial indebtedness (not including a rentcharge). General conditions That part of the sale conditions so headed, including any extra general conditions. Interest rate If not specified in the special conditions, 4% above the base rate from time to time of Barclays Bank plc. (The interest rate will also apply to judgment debts, if applicable.) Lot Each separate property described in the catalogue or (as the case may be) the property that the seller has agreed to sell and the buyer to buy (including chattels, if any).
Old arrears Arrears due under any of the tenancies that are not "new tenancies" as defined by the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995.
Particulars The section of the catalogue that contains descriptions of each lot (as varied by any addendum).
Practitioner An insolvency practitioner for the purposes of the Insolvency Act 1986 (or, in relation to jurisdictions outside the United Kingdom, any similar official). Price The price that the buyer agrees to pay for the lot. Ready to complete Ready, willing and able to complete: if completion would enable the seller to discharge all financial charges secured on the lot that have to be discharged by completion, then those outstanding financial charges do not prevent the seller from being ready to complete. Sale conditions The general conditions as varied by any special conditions or addendum. Sale memorandum The form so headed (whether or not set out in the catalogue) in which the terms of the contract for the sale of the lot are recorded. Seller The person selling the lot. If two or more are jointly the seller their obligations can be enforced against them jointly or against each of them separately. Special conditions Those of the sale conditions so headed that relate to the lot. Tenancies Tenancies, leases, licences to occupy and agreements for lease and any documents varying or supplemental to them. Tenancy schedule The tenancy schedule (if any) forming part of the special conditions.
Transfer Transfer includes a conveyance or assignment (and "to transfer" includes "to convey" or "to assign").
TUPE The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. VAT Value Added Tax or other tax of a similar nature. VAT option An option to tax. We (and us and our) The auctioneers. You (and your) Someone who has a copy of the catalogue or who attends or bids at the auction, whether or not a buyer.
A3.6 Where a guide price (or range of prices) is given that guide is the minimum price at which, or range of prices within which, the seller might be prepared to sell at the date of the guide price. But guide prices may change. The last published guide price will normally be at or above any reserve price, but not always – as the seller may fix the final reserve price just before bidding commences.
A4.3 The particulars and the sale conditions may change prior to the auction and it is your responsibility to check that you have the correct versions. A4.4 If we provide information, or a copy of a document, provided by others we do so only on the basis that we are not responsible for the accuracy of that information or document.
A5.1 A successful bid is one we accept as such (normally on the fall of the hammer). This condition A5 applies toyou if you make the successful bid for a lot.
A5.2 You are obliged to buy the lot on the terms of the sale memorandum at the price you bid plus VAT (if applicable). A5.3 You must before leaving the auction: (a) provide all information we reasonably need from you to enable us to complete the sale memorandum (including proof of your identity if required by us); (b) sign the completed sale memorandum; and (c) pay the deposit.
G1.5 Where anything subject to which the lot is sold would expose the seller to liability the buyer is to comply with it and indemnify the against that liability.
(b)(b) is to be held as stakeholder unless the auction conduct conditions provide that it is to be held as agent for the seller.
(f) (subject to the rights of any tenant or other third party) hold on trust for the buyer any insurance payments that the seller receives in respect of loss or damage arising after the contract date or assign to the buyer the benefit of any claim; and the buyer must on completion reimburse to the seller the cost of that insurance (to the extent not already paid by the buyer or a tenant or other third party) for the period from and including the contract date to completion.
(b) the seller has given notice to the buyer at any time up to completion requiring apportionment on the date from which interest becomes payable by the buyer; in which event income and outgoings are to be apportioned on the date from which interest becomes payable by the buyer.
d) it is not buying the lot as a nominee for another person.
(c) that the VAT option has been notified in writing to HM Revenue and Customs; and if it does not produce the relevant evidence at least two business days before the agreed completion date, condition G14.1 applies at completion.
G15.6 If, after completion, it is found that the sale of the lot is not a transfer of a going concern then: (a) the seller's conveyancer is to notify the buyer's conveyancer of that finding and provide a VAT invoice in respect of the sale of the lot; (b) the buyer must within five business days of receipt of the VAT invoice pay to the seller the VAT due; and (c) if VAT is payable because the buyer has not complied with this condition G15, the buyer must pay and indemnify the seller against all costs, interest, penalties or surcharges that the seller incurs as a result.
(c) with no title guarantee; and the buyer has no right to terminate the contract or any other remedy if information provided about the lot is inaccurate, incomplete or missing.
(c) in respect of the Transferring Employees.
(d) The buyer and the seller acknowledge that pursuant and subject to TUPE, the contracts of employment between the Transferring Employees and the seller will transfer to the buyer on completion.
(e) The buyer is to keep the seller indemnified against all liability for the Transferring Employees after completion.
(b) attributable service charge expenditure exceeds payments on account (whether those payments have been received or are still then due), the buyer must use all reasonable endeavours to recover the shortfall from the tenant at the next service charge reconciliation date and pay the amount so recovered to the seller within five business days of receipt in cleared funds; but in respect of payments on account that are still due from a tenant condition G11 (arrears) applies.
G22.6 If the seller holds any reserve or sinking fund on account of future service charge expenditure or a depreciation fund: (a) the seller must pay it (including any interest earned on it) to the buyer on completion; and (b) the buyer must covenant with the seller to hold it in accordance with the terms of the tenancies and to indemnify the seller if it does not do so.
G23.4 The seller must promptly: (a) give to the buyer full details of all rent review negotiations and proceedings, including copies of all correspondence and other papers; and (b) use all reasonable endeavours to substitute the buyer for the seller in any rent review proceedings.
G23.7 If a rent review is agreed or determined before completion but the increased rent and any interest recoverable from the tenant has not been received by completion the increased rent and any interest recoverable is to be treated as arrears. G23.8 The seller and the buyer are to bear their own costs in relation to rent review negotiations and proceedings.
G24.1 This condition G24 applies where the tenant under a tenancy has the right to remain in occupation under part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (as amended) and references to notices and proceedings are to notices and proceedings under that Act.
G24.2 Where practicable, without exposing the seller to liability or penalty, the seller must not without the written consent of the buyer (which the buyer must not unreasonably withhold or delay) serve or respond to any notice or begin or continue any proceedings.
G24.3 If the seller receives a notice the seller must send a copy to the buyer within five business days and act as the buyer reasonably directs in relation to it.
(c) if any increased rent is recovered from the tenant (whether as interim rent or under the renewed tenancy) account to the seller for the part of that increase that relates to the seller's period of ownership of the lot within five business days of receipt of cleared funds. G24.5 The seller and the buyer are to bear their own costs in relation to the renewal of the tenancy and any proceedings relating to this.
(b) when personally acknowledged, if made electronically; but if delivered or made after 1700 hours on a business day a communication is to be treated as received on the next business day. G28.4 A communication sent by a postal service that offers normally to deliver mail the next following business day will be treated as received on the second business day after it has been posted.


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must be written in the nfo.
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language tag (MULTiSUBS/MULTi/NL/NORDiC/iTALiAN/etc) or region tag (A/B/C).
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for example). It is ESSENTIAL to make sure exif metadata is removed from your snapshot.
or using freeware tools available on an "exif remover" web search.
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flaws such as undersized, errors, etc.
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The Knox Youth Council (KYC) is an advisory committee of Knox City Council. KYC provides advice and suggestions to Knox City Council and its various departments on a range of issues and makes recommendations on issues or services that may affect young people in the Knox Community. Young people who participate in KYC come from a range of differ rent backgrounds and have varied life experiences. KYC consults with young people in the community to ensure that the diversity of young people, opinions and interest in the City of Knox are considered by Council. Young people interested in participating in KYC need to be aged between 12-23 years (at time of appointment). You also need to be able or prepared to commit to being a part of KYC for two years.


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Let's Go (Rancid album)
Let's Go is the second studio album by the American punk rock band Rancid. It was released on June 21, 1994, through Epitaph Records[1] and was the band's first album to feature Lars Frederiksen on guitar. The album initially achieved little mainstream success, though it appealed to the band's fanbase. However, the surprise success of punk rock bands such as The Offspring, Green Day and Bad Religion in the mid-1990s brought forth more mainstream interest in Let's Go, and it peaked at number 97 on the Billboard 200.
June 21, 1994 (1994-06-21)[1]
October 1993 – March 1994
Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California
Brett Gurewitz
Rancid chronology
Radio Radio Radio
(1993) Let's Go
(1994) ...And Out Come the Wolves
Singles from Let's Go
"Nihilism"
"Salvation"
Let's Go is the first Rancid album to be produced by Brett Gurewitz. He would go on to engineer the band's third studio album, ...And Out Come the Wolves (1995) and returned as the band's permanent producer in 2000, starting with their fifth album.
1 Writing and production
2.1 Critical response
2.2 Commercial performance and accolades
5 Album notes
Writing and productionEdit
After Rancid hired second guitarist Lars Frederiksen, they returned to the studio in October 1993[2] with producer Brett Gurewitz to begin work on its second studio album. It took the band just six days to record the twenty-three songs selected for the album.[3]
ReceptionEdit
Robert Christgau
Critical responseEdit
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic described the album as "sheer energy". He praised the music as a "less-serious, party-ready version of The Clash". The album received a rating of four out of five stars, while "Salvation" earned Rancid its first moderate success.[6]
Commercial performance and accoladesEdit
Let's Go peaked at number 97 on the Billboard 200 album chart.[7] The album was certified gold by the RIAA on July 7, 2000.[8]
In November 2011 Let's Go was ranked number eight on Guitar World magazine's top ten list of guitar albums of 1994.[9]
In April 2014 Rolling Stone placed the album at No. 24 on its "1994: The 40 Best Records From Mainstream Alternative's Greatest Year" list.[3]
All tracks are written by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, except where noted.
1. "Nihilism" Frederiksen, Armstrong 2:03
2. "Radio" (written by Billie Joe Armstrong, Tim Armstrong, Freeman) Armstrong 2:51
3. "Side Kick" Armstrong 2:02
4. "Salvation" Armstrong 2:54
5. "Tenderloin" Freeman 1:32
6. "Let's Go" Armstrong 1:26
7. "As One" Armstrong 1:34
8. "Burn" (written by Armstrong, Freeman, Eric Raider) Armstrong 2:11
9. "The Ballad of Jimmy & Johnny" Armstrong 1:39
10. "Gunshot" Freeman 1:49
11. "I Am the One" Armstrong 1:57
12. "Gave It Away" Armstrong 1:13
13. "Ghetto Box" Armstrong, Freeman 1:11
14. "Harry Bridges" Armstrong 2:21
15. "Black & Blue" Freeman 1:59
16. "St. Mary" (written by Armstrong, Freeman, Lars Frederiksen) Frederiksen, Armstrong 2:09
17. "Dope Sick Girl" Armstrong 2:15
18. "International Cover-Up" Armstrong 1:44
19. "Solidarity" Armstrong 1:31
20. "Midnight" Armstrong 1:55
21. "Motorcycle Ride" Armstrong 1:20
22. "Name" (written by Armstrong, Freeman, Eric Dinn) Armstrong 2:12
23. "7 Years Down" Armstrong 2:35
Tim Armstrong – vocals, guitar, art direction
Lars Frederiksen – guitar, vocals
Matt Freeman – bass guitar, vocals
Brett Reed – drums
Brett Gurewitz – producer
Brett Gurewitz; Michael Rosen - engineers[10]
Mackie Osborne; Lint (Tim Armstrong) - art direction[10]
Jesse Fischer - photography[10]
Album notesEdit
Let's Go was originally intended to be a double-album, but was condensed to 23 tracks on one CD. On vinyl, it is a double album on two 10-inch mini-LPs.[11]
"Radio" was co-written by one time potential Rancid member and current Green Day front-man Billie Joe Armstrong.
"Salvation" is featured in the videogame Guitar Hero II for the Xbox 360
"Side Kick" is about a dream where Armstrong accompanies the superhero Wolverine on his adventures.
New York melodic hardcore punk band After the Fall has a song called "1994", which mentions Let's Go and other albums released in 1994.[12] The song is featured on their 2009 album Fort Orange.[13]
"Burn" contains a quote from Rock Master Scott & the Dynamic Three 1984 hit "The roof is on fire" ("We don't need no water, let the motherfucker burn!")
^ a b "iTunes - Music - Let's Go by Rancid".
^ The exact date that the recording of Let's Go began is uncertain.
^ a b "1994- The 40 Best Records From Mainstream Alternative's Greatest Year - Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. April 17, 2014. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
^ Let's Go at AllMusic
^ "Album: Rancid: Let's Go". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 2012-02-27.
^ "Let's Go". AllMusic. Retrieved 2008-01-17.
^ "Let's Go's entry at Billboard.com". Billboard.com. February 2016. Archived from the original on October 11, 2006. Retrieved 2008-01-17.
^ "RIAA Certification". RIAA. Archived from the original on June 26, 2007. Retrieved June 23, 2007.
^ Grassi, Tony. "Photo Gallery: The Top 10 Guitar Albums of 1994". GuitarWorld.com. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
^ a b c Let's Go liner notes. Retrieved 2011-02-02
^ "Rancid - Let's Go". Discogs.com. Retrieved March 25, 2007.
^ "AFTER THE FALL LYRICS - 1994". Plyrics.com. Retrieved 2012-02-27.
^ "After The Fall (2) - Fort Orange at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-02-27.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Let%27s_Go_(Rancid_album)&oldid=936774819"


TGBL will be holding its spring registration day on Saturday, May 16th, from 10am to 1pm at the Tewksbury Public Library. Registration is open to Tewksbury girls who will be entering grades 2 through 9 in the fall of 2015. Registrations are also currently being accepted by mail through September 12th. Registration forms can be downloaded from the "Forms" link on our website, www.tgbl.org. For more information about the league, visit our website or email us at contact@tgbl.org.


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BluesClub
Dr F
2019 North American Tour Diary
2019 European Tour Diary
Rock&Roll Hall Of Fame 2018
Studio Diary 2018
Tracker 2015 USA Tour
Tracker 2015 European Tour
Recording Tracker 2014
MK 2013 USA Tour
MK 2013 European Tour
Vicente Amigo 2012
Bob Dylan 2012 USA Tour
Bob Dylan 2011 European Tour
MK 2010 Get Lucky Tour
2010 Natural Selection Recording Diary
2010 Prince's Trust Rock Gala
2007 Inamorata Recording Diary
2001 STP Tour diary (the original)
2001 STP Album Diary
19th July 2013 – Lucca
Victor Bravo
After what was for me an incredible day off in Malta, we headed North and back into mainland Italy for our final Italian show of the tour. The day off yesterday was spent doing my favourite thing apart from playing music, Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
I had called a chap called Joe Muscat who runs a couple of surf shops on Malta and as it turns out, Joe is the sole importer of high quality SUP boards onto the island. The SUP boom hasn't hit Malta yet but when it does, and trust me, IT WILL, Joe will be there to supply the needs of the hotels and rental beachfront stores.
Joe offered to come and collect me from the hotel and take me for a paddle in one of the bays at the North end of the island. I grateful accepted, covered myself from head to toe with sun protection, donned my favourite board shorts and met Joe out in front of the hotel. Joe had 2 brand new 11'6″ Bic paddle-boards on top of his car ready to go. We headed North and met up with his lovely wife Alison and their youngest son, Joe who both are expert Paddlers. The four of us unloaded the wagons and headed out into the glassy, warm Mediterranean waters. I immediately felt the therapeutic effect of being back on a board again. God, I've missed this. We paddled across the bay and headed towards the North Eastern tip of Malta. Joe led us about 4 kilometers around the point and towards a cave he knew about having visited it on a kayak a few years ago. It's kind of a secret lagoon but open to the sky. We found the hole in the rocks and paddled in, lowering ourselves to our knees so as to fit through. The serenity in the cavern was sublime. Joe assured me that we aware the very first Paddle boarders to ever come in here, since he is one of the very few who SUP on the island.
We soon headed back towards our point of departure out across the widest part of the bay and past a row of huge offshore fish farms where apparently they grow huge Tuna. We arrived back a couple of hours later and had an ice-cold beer and a spot of lunch in a beach-side cafe. The day for me couldn't have been more perfect and I thanks the Muscat family for their generous hospitality. Joe told me that most people on the island are very friendly, it certainly has the island feel to it. If you are in Malta on holiday, drop by Joe's shop and have a go at paddle boarding. It will be the best thing you'll ever do.
Show day – We woke in the blazing heat of Malta and it wasn't until 4pm when we finally headed out to the airport for our FOUR countries in one day, day. Malta, Italy, France, Switzerland.
The flight to Pisa was smooth and sushi-laden and Range Rover Team C collected us from the airport and drove us into the beautiful town of Lucca. Because of restrictions, our caterers weren't able to operate today so the band and crew ate at nearby restaurants. Not bad when you consider food in this region is arguably the best in the world. The only down side was not being able to drink their delicious wine before the show. The show was absolutely fabulous, a fitting finale to the BEST trip to Italy that any of us can recall. The fans here are so enthusiastic and the welcome they gave us when we took to the stage was extraordinary. The next stage of our journey was a flight from Pisa to a town in France called Colmar. This was our only late night option for landing anywhere near Zurich and meant a one and a half hour drive to one of the best hotels of any tour, the Dolder Grand. I was all the more anxious to get there as the family were visiting and it's my wife's birthday tomorrow…no today! The landing in Colmar was unique as it is a very short and very narrow runway, plus we had to land with a 15 knot tail wind. Presumably due to residential restrictions. Victor, our pilot (I call him Victor Bravo) slammed the Legacy down with no messing about and applied full reverse thrust to halt the jet before our tarmac ran out. Into the cars then and Gunther expertly whisked us to the Dolder and we arrived at exactly 3am. It felt nice to be in relatively cool air once again after the heat of the South.
What a trip.
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Tina Bennett, of Columbia, testifies during the proposed local legislation hearing in Howard County prior to the 2019 Maryland General Assembly legislative session.
Cutroneo is in favor of a proposed state bill that would allow county voters to elect five of the seven school board members by councilmanic districts, with the remaining two members elected at large.
Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, a Democrat who represents Howard County in the legislature, is again sponsoring a bill to change the way school board members are elected.
Atterbeary's similar bill in 2016 failed to clear the legislature and last year, her bill that altered the terms of some board members passed.
The top two candidates with the most votes in the November election, Cutroneo and Chao Wu, received the traditional four-year term and the third and fourth place winners, Jen Mallo and Sabina Taj will each serve a two-year term, according to Cutroneo.
Howard residents had an opportunity to testify on proposed legislation that would go before the Maryland General Assembly, including changes to the school board election, during a public hearing Monday night at the George Howard Building in Ellicott City.
Cindy Vaillancourt, the outgoing school board chairwoman, testified that the current school board will not take a position on the proposed bill, leaving it to the incoming board. The new board is to be sworn in Dec. 3.
Vaillancourt personally backs the bill.
Colleen Morris, president of the teachers union, spoke in support of the bill during Monday's hearing.
With the first wave of absentee ballots from last week's election counted, the outcome of the Howard school board race is unchanged.
Vicky Cutroneo, Chao Wu, Jen Mallo and Sabina Taj were the winners and will fill four open seats in less than a month.
The teachers union supported the bill two years ago because "it made sense, it's the way the County Council has gone due to the growth in our county," Morris said.
The teachers union traditionally endorses school board candidates during election cycles.
"We do believe that everyone who runs for the Board of Education does have the best interest for all students when they run," Morris said.
While each candidate comes in with their own strengths and expertise, Morris said she doesn't believe candidates would only apply them to their respective district but throughout the county.
Citing that the "negatives outweigh the positives," Miller gave an example of how parents who live in one district but have a student, or students, who attend a county public school in different district due to various reasons — including JumpStart, a program offered at specific county high schools that allows students to earn college credits — would not be able to vote for the candidate in their child's school district.
Miller also noted that moving to district seats could unseat current board members if two of them live in the same district.
"I want to vote for the best candidates, whether they live in my district," Miller said.
It would be up to the school board candidate to either run for a district or at-large seat, Atterbeary has said.
If passed, the bill would apply starting with the 2020 election, according to the proposed legislation.
The legislative session begins Jan. 9.


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Voluntary Euthanasia Laws Fail to Pass South Australian Parliament by One Vote
By Editor on November 18, 2016 1 Comment
(The Guardian) — South Australia premier Jay Weatherill has said he is "gutted" after the state parliament's 15th attempt to pass a voluntary euthanasia bill was defeated by one vote.
Weatherill told ABC radio on Thursday he respected the decision of MPs in the overnight vote but he was personally "incredibly disappointed."
Opposition leader Steven Marshall, who like Weatherill voted in favor, said unless an MP has a change of heart, the issue was unlikely to be reconsidered until the makeup of the state's assembly changed.
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