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WiFi Map, free wifi in the world : review and test
What is WiFi Map?
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Are you lost on the streets of New York? Are you looking for a restaurant to have lunch with your family during your vacation in Bangkok? Would you like to send your latest pictures of the Sydney Opera House to your loved ones? For that, you need an internet connection!
But here you are, your network is of poor quality and you don't dare to use your French package, because roaming charges make you sweat. So you're wandering the streets looking for a free connection. It's long and the connections you find are not always of good quality. It's not easy, is it? Why don't you try the WiFi Map application?
Thanks to the WiFi Map application, downloadable in a few clicks, you'll be able to instantly geo-locate the wifi connections closest to you, whatever continent you're on. A simple and effective way to save time and money.
But then, how exactly does the WiFi Map application work? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Let's discover together WiFi Map, the application that will revolutionize the way you connect.
The WiFi Map application is a real social network, based on the principle of exchanging information about available wifi and sharing connections. The WiFi Map application lists all unsecured wifi, but also secured wifi whose password has been previously shared by a WiFi Map user.
It can therefore be free hotspots, offered by municipalities for example, but also the private Wifi network of a hotel, a restaurant and even a private individual, who agrees to share his own connection and password.
Today, WiFi Map boasts more than 120 million WiFi networks in more than 200 countries, spread over the 5 continents. The application counts nearly 1billion connections and 100 million users worldwide. The assurance of finding a wifi connection wherever you are!
The WiFi Map application can be downloaded for free from the Apple Store and Google Play. You will have the choice to use the free limited version, or to subscribe to the pro version for €4.99 per month, which will give you access to other features.
Navigate in the application
Beforehand, you will need to activate the geolocation of your phone so that the application shows you, on a map, all the unsecured wifi, as well as private wifi shared by other users. The application also provides you with the password necessary for your connection. Please note that this is in no way a hacking, since the connection shares and passwords are perfectly voluntary or concern public wifi.
If you are using the free version of WiFi Map, you will need to connect to a network (3G, 4G or wifi) to access the features of the application, including the list of wifi available nearby. The pro version of WiFi Map allows you to access the wifi in the vicinity without being connected. The maps and the available wifi being previously included in the application.
Please note: the free version gives you access to connections available within 2 kilometers. In order to benefit from a larger search radius, it will again be necessary to subscribe to the paid version of WiFi Map.
Access the wifi network of your choice
Select the wifi network that suits you, enter the corresponding password and you're done! You are connected to a wifi network, completely free. To make your choice between the different networks, the WiFi Map application provides you with the speed of each of the wifi networks available. An interesting feature that avoids spending hours trying to send your latest holiday photos when the connection you have is insufficient anyway.
Share your own connection
You can also share your personal wifi connection with the WiFi Map community. A good way to help foreign tourists find a free connection while on vacation in France.
Be able to connect for free anywhere in the world
A feature allows you to share your wifi cards
A point system gives youfree access to the pro version of the Wifimap application (2000 points required).
Atrue community based on the exchange and sharing of information
Obligation to subscribe to the paid version to access the Wifi cards and the corresponding passwords even offline.
Ubiquitous advertising on the free version. You will have to pay 4,99€ per month to buy the pro version and get rid of these ads.
Beware of free networks! It is always advisable to avoid checking your bank account or making a payment from an unsecured network.
No more roaming charges and the hassle of connecting on vacation! The WiFi Map application is the solution for travelers addicted to their smartphone and all those who use the internet to organize their trip. The number of connections offered makes it possible to be sure to find a wifi, whatever country you are in.
None of your favourite cities in Asia, Africa, America, Australia, Europe and the Middle East are forgotten. The interface, for its part, is particularly user-friendly . The WiFi Map application is extremely easy to use and you will have no difficulty in taking it in hand. WiFi Map is sharing to better connect, a great idea of solidarity 2.0!
Note also that WiFi Map allows you toinstall a free VPN, to secure your connection and your data. This feature is automatically included in the pro version of the application.
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The Old Sapper, or The Ghost of the Powder Magazine
From ESAT
The Old Sapper, or The Ghost of the Powder Magazine is a musical melodrama by an unnamed playwright.
1 The original text
2 Translations and adaptations
3 Performance history in South Africa
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The original text
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1869: Performed by what was billed as the "Royal Adelphi Theatre", featuring inter alia Mr Brazier, Mr Webster, Mr Paul and other colleagues, on 25 February as part of the Juvenile Fancy Fair and Grand Fête, a charity event organized by the Cape Town Institute and Club in the Cape Gardens in support of the victims of the great fires in Uitenhage, Knysna, etc. Besides the melodrama, the day's varied programme also included three other short plays, some Ballet Pantomimes by a Corps du Ballet, performances by "the world-renowned" Y.M.I. Christy's and the Ethiopian Serenaders, and a number of sporting events.
D.C. Boonzaier, 1923. "My playgoing days – 30 years in the history of the Cape Town stage", in SA Review, 9 March and 24 August 1932. (Reprinted in Bosman 1980: pp. 374-439.)
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.273
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Sahih Muslim – Volume 1
The first volume in a new translation of Sahih Muslim, the second most authentic collection of Hadith, with Imam Nawawi's commentary.
Translated by Adil Salahi
SKU: 9780860377962. Category: Hadith & Sirah. Tags: 2018, Paperback, £10-£20.
After the Qur'an, the prophetic traditions (Hadith) are the most recognised source of wisdom in Islam. These traditions offer readers down the ages a glimpse of Prophet Muhammad's sayings and actions. Amongst the Hadith literature, Sahih Muslim is second only to the collection of Imam Bukhari, and is recognised by scholars of history and religion for its reliability.
The hadith collection of Imam Muslim (d. 261CE/875AH), like that of Bukhari, has been the object of innumerable commentaries since its compilation. However, there is no doubt that one commentary stands out as the most authoritative—namely that of the great Damascene scholar and prolific author Imam al-Nawawi (d. 676CE/1277AH).
Imam al-Nawawi's commentary on Sahih Muslim is one of the most highly regarded works in Islamic thought and literature, and often referred to as a super-commentary. Accepted by every sunni school of thought, and foundational in the Shaafi school, this text, available for the first time in English, alongside the original Arabic text and translation of all the hadiths, is famed throughout the Muslim world.
Translated by Adil Salahi, a modern scholar of great acclaim, this immense work is an essential addition to every Muslim library, and for anybody with an interest in Islamic thought.
Imam Nawawi
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In The Prophets Garden (A selection of Ahadith for the Young)
A thematically arranged anthology of Ahadith, sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), fully illustrated with colour pictures of flowers and pictures from nature. Each hadith is taken from authentic collections in Arabic followed by a simple modern English translation which make the book easy to read and easy to understand.
Appropriate for home, madrasa and classroom use
Al Adab Al Mufrad: A code for everyday living, the example of the early muslims
A unique and comprehensive volume packed with empowering Islamic examples of personal development in every aspect of daily life. Carefully translated from the original Arabic into English for the first time. It provides a vivid insight into the moral conduct of the early Muslims in a society led by the perfect character of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, ('I was only sent to perfect good character'). The Companions represent excellent examples of men of vigorous moral stature whose conduct inspired and attracted masses to the fold of Islam wherever they went during the expansion of the Muslim territories, and contrary to the stereotypic portrayal, in the West, of Islam as being spread by the sword.
A Treasury of Hadith: A Commentary on Nawawi's Selection of Forty Prophetic Traditions
Compiled by Imam Nawawi
Commentary by Ibn Daqiq al-'Id
Translated by Mokrane Guezzou
This treasury of hadith and classical commentary introduces foundational Islamic principles through the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.


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the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."
To view more pictures of circle dancing see, "Conclusion"
When I first witnessed the "Circle Dance", we were visiting a group of believers that live in a Community, known as the "Twelve Tribes". The picture above is taken from, "The Twelve Tribes Free Paper", Spring of 2006 edition.
We were at the community in Chattanooga Tennessee. The weekend we happened to attend was the first reunion of the 'Yellow Deli'.
The Twelve Tribes believe that all should be immersed in the name of Yahushua. I agree with this. Of course, they believe if you are not immersed within their commune then you have truly not been immersed. I happened to disagree with that. We disagree on a few other points of doctrine. Namely the circle dance and their use of pagan names/titles (Jesus, God, Lord) when witnessing to others.
There are many points of doctrine that we are in agreement with. For instance, keeping the Seventh Day Sabbath set-apart, the importance of the Feast Days, women should dress modest, children should be home schooled, eating a kosher diet is very healthy and to live in a commune of fellow believers is wonderful and special!
Sadly, I would have to take my concerns, of the Twelve Tribes Circle Dancing, being of pagan source, to the elders and then to the founders Gene (Yoneg) and Marsha Spriggs. It would have to come from the elders/Yoneg for them to renounce their involvement in pagan worship. As individual members, they could not do this because they are to be united in all beliefs. Sadly, we the body of Mashiach, is not united as of yet! As a whole, they could renounce this involvement.
I'm not hear to bash them or anyone, just to share how this form of worship known as the Circle Dance is dangerous to ones claiming to follow and worship Yah in Spirit and in Truth. The truth is, the Circle Dance, in all its different names, is how the pagans worshiped/worships their deity/deities.
Debarim/Deuteronomy 18:9 "When you come into the land which YHWH (HWHY) your Elohim is giving you, do not learn to do according to the abominations of those gentiles."
My flesh enjoyed watching the Circle Dance. And the Twelve Tribes is very good at it. As I watched, the silent voice deep inside, brought it to my attention, "Circle...witchcraft." When I asked what they were doing, they told me they were doing Israeli folk dancing. We have already learned, Israeli folk dancing was adopted from the Europeans around the last 70 or so years.
The second time, I witnessed the circle dance, was when we were visiting a family of believers, also in Tennessee. I asked, �So is this like square dancing?� The response I received was that this was not just dancing but was worship! I learned the dance step called a Mayim during this visit. I was eager to get home to learn the Circle Dance from an instructional video they gave us. Again, those thoughts came to me, "Circles, witchcraft."
1 Yohonnan/John 4:1 "Beloved ones, do not believe every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of Elohim, because many false prophets have gone out into the world."
That was when I began this endeavor of learning more about the Circle Dance. What I discovered is shocking and sad. One must ask themselves, since when did worship become a competition? What are we competing against? If you think I am wrong on this PLEASE do a Google search on �Messianic Dance� or �Messianic Dance Team(s)� There are retreats, workshops, all sorts of instructional videos and even team competition events...can YOU believe this? Have we sunk so far from Him that we have to have some pre-planned methods to worship him with?
What happen to just letting the Ruach Ha Qodesh move? We can not have Eloah on a rope, trying to manipulate him to do something! Not only is this type of belief dangerous but also demanding! He moves as he feels led to move.
Many believe they are indeed glorify Elohim, by these dances. Some have said since Miriam did this dance then it is fine for us. As we have already covered, they learned dance from the Egyptians. That in and itself tells us where this originated. Oh my beloved, do you want to go back into captivity? Back into Babylon? Mitsrayim..back into slavery? Oh my brothers and sisters, please pray for discernment. Just because the crowd says so, does not make it right!
Did you happen to see the banner behind the one girl, with the votive candle? The one that says, "Holy is the Lord." Again, pagan worship for a pagan deity, Baal (Lord).
Please note that people in the occult, fire is a major part of the worship. Hoo Doo or candle magic is very popular. Just look around at any Catholic Church. And we know how popular voodoo is in the city of New Orleans.
Many believe that fire, is like a medium that can be used to gain enlightenment. One can easily lite a candle, say some prayers, do magic, and cast spells all by the fire, so they believe anyway. All I know is, we, the body of Mashiach, will be tried by fire (1 Peter/Kepha 1:7).
When connecting all these little dots, we can get the clear picture that the Circle Dance is pure paganism! We can not, I repeat WE can not worship the Eloah of Abraham, Yaʽaqob/Isaac and Yitsh�aq/Jacob like the pagans/heathens worship their deities!
1 Corinthians 10:8, �Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand."
Shemoth/Exodus 32:19, "And it came to be, as soon as he came near the camp, that he saw the calf and the dancing. And Mosheh's displeasure burned, and he threw the tablets out of his hands and broke them at the foot of the mountain."
These two verses in Exodus 15:20 and here in Exodus 32:19, both have the Strong�s #4246. hlwxm M@chowlah (mek-o-law'); meaning: dance-company, dances, dance(cing)(34).
Lastly, many within the Messianic movement believe they are dancing like David danced. This style is called, Davidic Dancing. Is it any wonder that the Hora (Hava Nagila) a.k.a. the circle dance, would be listed as a dance that David danced? Of course not, to those who support the "Universal Circle Dance."
2 Samu'el/Samuel 6:14, "And Dawid; danced before YHWH (HWHY) with all his might. And Dawid was wearing a linen shoulder garment."
We also know from Scriptures that this was the second time David tried moving the 'Ark of Elohim' to the City of David. Need we be reminded that the first time they tried moving the Ark, a priest by the name of Uzzah, lost his life because he touched the Ark (2 Samu'el 6:5-7).
David was afraid when Uzzah died. They did not move the Ark until three months later. While they were moving the, Ark of Elohim, every six feet David had to slaughtered bulls and fatted sheep (2 Samu'el 6:13). This was no easy task. David, being the King of Yisra'el was afraid before the King of Kings.
Yes, David did dance before Elohim with all his might. He was filled with the Ruach Ha Qodesh. He did not plan his dance, he was moved by the Ruach. Praise be to YAH! The King was humbled. He only danced in a linen cloth. We learn his wife, Mikal despised him in her heart that day (2 Samu'el 6:16).
To call modern day choreography danced steps, like the Mayim, Yemenite, or the Hora (Circle Dance) Davidic Dancing Scriptural is dangerous.


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You Can Now Take Free Chicano Studies Courses Online
Jessica Swarner
Originally Published September 24, 2020 12:02 pm MST
Ernesto Todd Mireles (Prescott College Photo)
Arizona once tried to ban ethnic studies in K-12 public schools, but the law was ruled unconstitutional.
A group of Chicano Studies professors have launched a free online program called Colegio Chicano del Pueblo.
The group has enrolled over 75 students so far from states including Arizona, California, Illinois, and Michigan.
The eight-week classes are centered around Chicano politics and history, ending with each student hosting a virtual town hall in their communities.
The group is working to allow students to earn college credit through the program, with the goal of creating a 32-credit program equivalent to a minor degree.
Historically controversial curriculum
One of the professors launching the program, Ernesto Todd Mireles, teaches at Prescott College in Arizona.
He has been advocating for this kind of education in Arizona since the state Legislature in 2010 banned Mexican-Amercian studies from being taught in K-12 schools.
The law prohibited classes that "are designed primarily for pupils of a particular ethnic group."
It also banned classes that "promote the overthrow" of the US government, "promote resentment" toward a group of people, and "advocate ethnic solidarity" rather than treating students as individuals.
School officials accused legislators of targeting the Mexican-American studies classes, which they saw as enriching students' education rather than creating division.
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The Tucson Unified School District tried to keep the voluntary classes available but stopped them in 2012 for fear of losing state funding.
Teachers in the district asked Mireles for help, convincing him to come to the city and help with community organizing. According to Prescott College, he helped raise $25,000 to fight the ban.
The ban ended up going to the courts after families sued the state for infringement of their First and 14th Amendment rights.
In 2017, a federal judge ruled the law not only unconstitutional, but also "motivated by racial animus."
The judge noted that students who participated in Mexican-American studies had higher grades and graduation rates than those who didn't take the classes. He wrote in his ruling that the legislators who passed the law pursued "discriminatory ends in order to make political gains."
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Jessica Swarner is an associate editor for The Copper Courier. She is an ASU alumna and previously worked at KTAR News 92.3 FM in Phoenix.
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How lighting is applied and which Passes of the shader are used depends on which Rendering Path is used. Each pass in a shader communicates its lighting type via Pass Tags.
In Forward Rendering, ForwardBase and ForwardAdd passes are used.
In Deferred Shading, Deferred pass is used.
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The screen is not currently being saved; til-or-since specifies the number of milliseconds until the screen saver is expected to activate.
The screen is currently being saved; til-or-since specifies the number of milliseconds since the screen saver activated.
If this bit is set, ScreenSaverNotify events are generated whenever the screen saver cycle interval passes.
The screen saver is currently disabled; til-or-since is zero.
A server-dependent, built-in screen saver image was displayed; either no client had set the screen saver window attributes or a different client had the server grabbed when the screen saver activated.
The screen saver window was mapped with attributes set by a client using the ScreenSaverSetAttributes request.
Representation of the XScreenSaverInfo struct.
The idle field specifies the number of milliseconds since the last input was received from the user on any of the input devices.
The event-mask field specifies which, if any, screen saver events this client has requested using ScreenSaverSelectInput.
xScreenSaverSelectInput asks that events related to the screen saver be generated for this client. If no bits are set in event-mask, then no events will be generated.
XScreenSaverSetAttributes sets the attributes to be used the next time the external screen saver is activated. If another client currently has the attributes set, a BadAccess error is generated and the request is ignored.
Otherwise, the specified window attributes are checked as if they were used in a core CreateWindow request whose parent is the root. The override-redirect field is ignored as it is implicitly set to True. If the window attributes result in an error according to the rules for CreateWindow, the request is ignored.
Otherwise, the attributes are stored and will take effect on the next activation that occurs when the server is not grabbed by another client. Any resources specified for the background-pixmap or cursor attributes may be freed immediately. The server is free to copy the background-pixmap or cursor resources or to use them in place; therefore, the effect of changing the contents of those resources is undefined. If the specified colormap no longer exists when the screen saver activates, the parent's colormap is used instead. If no errors are generated by this request, any previous screen saver window attributes set by this client are released.
When the screen saver next activates and the server is not grabbed by another client, the screen saver window is created, if necessary, and set to the specified attributes and events are generated as usual. The colormap associated with the screen saver window is installed. Finally, the screen saver window is mapped.
The window remains mapped and at the top of the stacking order until the screen saver is deactivated in response to activity on any of the user input devices, a ForceScreenSaver request with a value of Reset, or any request that would cause the window to be unmapped.
If the screen saver activates while the server is grabbed by another client, the internal saver mechanism is used. The ForceScreenSaver request may be used with a value of Active to deactivate the internal saver and activate the external saver.
If the screen saver client's connection to the server is broken while the screen saver is activated and the client's close down mode has not been RetainPermanent or RetainTemporary, the current screen saver is deactivated and the internal screen saver is immediately activated.
When the screen saver deactivates, the screen saver window's colormap is uninstalled and the window is unmapped (except as described below). The screen saver XID is disassociated with the window and the server may, but is not required to, destroy the window along with any children.
When the screen saver is being deactivated and then immediately reactivated (such as when switching screen savers), the server may leave the screen saver window mapped (typically to avoid generating exposures).
XScreenSaverUnsetAttributes instructs the server to discard any previ‐ ous screen saver window attributes set by this client.
XScreenSaverRegister stores the given XID in the _SCREEN_SAVER_ID prop‐ erty (of the given type) on the root window of the specified screen. It returns zero if an error is encountered and the property is not changed, otherwise it returns non-zero.
XScreenSaverUnregister removes any _SCREEN_SAVER_ID from the root win‐ dow of the specified screen. It returns zero if an error is encoun‐ tered and the property is changed, otherwise it returns non-zero.
XScreenSaverGetRegistered returns the XID and type stored in the _SCREEN_SAVER_ID property on the root window of the specified screen. It returns zero if an error is encountered or if the property does not exist or is not of the correct format; otherwise it returns non-zero.
XScreenSaverSuspend temporarily suspends the screensaver and DPMS timer if suspend is True, and restarts the timer if suspend is False. This function should be used by applications that don't want the screensaver or DPMS to become activated while they're for example in the process of playing a media sequence, or are otherwise continuously presenting visual information to the user while in a non-interactive state. This function is not intended to be called by an external screensaver application.
If XScreenSaverSuspend is called multiple times with suspend set to True, it must be called an equal number of times with suspend set to False in order for the screensaver timer to be restarted. This request has no affect if a client tries to resume the screensaver with‐ out first having suspended it. XScreenSaverSuspend can thus not be used by one client to resume the screensaver if it's been suspended by another client.
If a client that has suspended the screensaver becomes disconnected from the X server, the screensaver timer will automatically be restarted, unless it's still suspended by another client. Suspending the screensaver timer doesn't prevent the screensaver from being forceably activated with the ForceScreenSaver request, or a DPMS mode from being set with the DPMSForceLevel request.
XScreenSaverSuspend also doesn't deactivate the screensaver or DPMS if either is active at the time the request to suspend them is received by the X server. But once they've been deactivated, they won't automatically be activated again, until the client has canceled the suspension.


When we hear the word "coach," we often conjure up an image of the athletics coach, who stands on the sidelines of the game, watching every play, shouting out moves and pushing players to bring out their best. Like many schools and districts throughout the world, Graded has recently formed a cadre of its own Teaching & Learning coaches, who are not dressed in track pants and dripping with sweat, but echo a similar objective: to bring out the very best in our students, by bringing out the very best in our teachers.
Traditionally, professional development has taken the form of outside conferences and workshops, or even external experts coming to train teachers during a one-time, stand alone experience. These types of learning often lack consistent follow-up and reinforcement, and therefore struggle to create meaningful institutional change. Starting this 2014-2015 school year, each division gained at least one Teaching & Learning coach: Jennifer Peterson and I in the Lower School, Ange Molony in the Middle School, and Silvana Meneghini in the High School. The decision to add coaches to our staff was fueled by research proving the greater effectiveness and impact on professional growth from a job-embedded model where teachers can receive continuous support from their colleagues.
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Love At Stake
A.J. Llewellyn, Jo Tannah, Charlie Richards, Catherine Lievens, Lynn Michaels
Publisher: eXtasy Books Inc
The Love at Stake anthology brings you six captivating paranormal tales featuring vampires and their sacrifices, made in the name of love. Blood lust and romance are all consuming for these vamps and their lovers. Six stories of seduction in the shadows that lead to a happily ever after for all.
A.J. Llewellyn
A.J. Llewellyn lives in California, but dreams of living in Hawaii. Frequent trips to all the islands, bags of Kona coffee in the fridge and a healthy collection of Hawaiian records keep this...
Bury Me When I'm Dead - A...
Cheryl A. Head
Charlene "Charlie" Mack is a PI in Detroit. Born and raised in the city that America forgot, Charlie has built a highly respected private investigations firm through hard work, smart choices, and relentless ambition. Her team of investigators are highly skilled and trustworthy, but she secretly struggles with her sexual orientation and a mother with early-onset Alzheimer's. When Charlie and her crack team head to Birmingham, Alabama following the trail of a missing person, what should be a routine case turns into a complex chase for answers. Shady locals and a southern patriarch with dark secrets dating back forty years obscure their path. It seems like everyone has something to hide, including Charlie. When the case turns deadly with a double murder, and Charlie is attacked on a quiet neighborhood street, everything suddenly becomes personal. Who can Charlie trust, and will she ever solve the riddles of the Magic City?
A Detroit native, Cheryl A. Head now lives on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, where she navigated a successful career as a writer, television producer, filmmaker, broadcast executive, and media funder. Her debut novel, Long Way Home: A World War II Novel, was a 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist in both the African American Literature and Historical Fiction categories. When not writing fiction, she's a passionate blogger and user of Twitter, and she regularly consults on a wide range of diversity issues.
Unexpected Heat (An MPREG...
Eola Eden
Lone wolf Nitro Blackwood doesn't like people. As far as he's concerned, the human world doesn't exist. But for a few short days every year, the heat takes over and the undeniable urge to mate draws him to San Francisco and out of his self-imposed solitude. He's willing to deal with all the foul odors, congestion and general misery for some bump and grind action.
Computer programmer Peter Callaghan likes his quiet, boring life. But like every year since his seventeenth birthday, a rampaging need to screw every guy with a heartbeat takes over. During this time, he finds he can climb out of his shell and be a normal, horny and slightly sarcastic twenty-five-year-old. Peter knows the hulking man with a biker's name will go down in history as his hottest bang, but Peter gets more than he bargained for. When the man shows up several weeks later, raving about pregnancies and mythological creatures, Peter realizes he's being held captive by a crazy person.
Except, things start to get weirder. After escaping, Peter is chased down by a rabid wolf, and Nitro pops out of nowhere to rescue him sporting fur, fangs and claws. As Peter witnesses the unimaginable, he realizes Nitro might be telling the truth about more than him being a shape-changing beast. Having been thrust into a mysterious and bizarre world, Peter is forced to rely on Nitro and something long buried inside Peter begins to awaken.
But could they possibly have a future together?
Finding Love Gay Romance Collection
Devyn Morgan
Share the experience of hot guys finding true love in this gay romance collection from Devyn Morgan. College roommates. A cocksure construction worker and a sweet librarian. A dashing doctor and a macho mechanic. Strangers destined to cross paths. Best friends.
Enjoy these five hot gay romance stories which combine the sweet & the sexy all rolled into one!
Falling For His Roommate
Nerdy college freshman Dustin works in the campus library. He's never told anyone he's gay, but he secretly fantasizes about the guy who sleeps on top of him, in the upper bunk, that is! That's right, Dustin has the hots for Jeff, his drop dead gorgeous roommate.
The two young men discover that when a guy falls for his roommate, Shakespeare was right: "The course of true love never did run smooth."
Checking Him Out
Cute librarian Tim finds himself long overdue for a boyfriend. He hasn't even had a date in almost a year. Which explains why he can't keep his eyes off the handsome construction worker renovating the library!
A déjà vu moment leads the two young men to discover the past has a way of catching up with you. Will fate, and their own choices, deny them the chance to find out what might have been?
Fixing His Heart
Dr. Norman wants to find the love of a lifetime, but most of the guys he meets favor the love of a good time instead. Enter hot mechanic Frank Preston.
A chance meeting brings the two struggling men together. They can't deny the chemistry between them, but will their pasts and secrets keep them apart?
Finding Love On Black Friday
Aiden's been single too long when his best friend drags him out on an overnight Black Friday shopping trip. Waiting outside in the long line, Aiden notices an attractive stranger who says all the right things, but would the slick stud say or do anything just to get his hands on the last coveted toy on the shelf?
Finding Love On Christmas Eve
Keith knows exactly what he wants – his best friend, Mike. Just one little problem - Mike is straight. Keith fears pursuing his desires will crash and burn in heartache. However, Keith's been hiding his feelings for so long, he's ready to burst. Will the truth - and Mike - both come out in time for the two best friends to have a merry Christmas together?
Eden Springs
Ada Maria Soto
In the boomtown of Eden Springs, someone is spilling the blood of children. Desperate, the sheriff calls in ex-Union scout Aaron Byrne to stop them. For the lawman for hire, it's just another job-until he meets Jonah Mann, the town's Oxford-trained astronomer-cum-schoolteacher. Aaron never stays in one place for long, but a few stolen glances from the eccentric professor begin to test his resolve to move along once the job is done. Now a telescope, a whorehouse bathtub, and a cup of Chinese tea could change Aaron's own stars forever.
With ingenuity and luck, a wilderness mishap turns into a romantic adventure where love has room to bloom!
NOW ON AUDIO. Though he lives as an openly gay man in DC, Nick decides to revert to his closeted alter ego when he returns home to Colorado. Someday he'd come out to his family – in six months, maybe. Or six years. Now he steels himself to survive a back-country camping and hunting trip with his brother and friends. But Nick forgets he isn't out East anymore when he kisses his hot skiing instructor just as his brother arrives! If the awkward silence on the drive up is bad, the constant stream of gay jokes by his brother's friends is even worse.
Clay likes his skiing student a lot – enough to exchange phone numbers despite his sulking brother and the pile of hunting gear in the back of their truck. Nick is smart and funny and incredibly cute. Clay texts to invite him to dinner, only to find Nick is still out on the mountain and at the mercy of the elements. When a winter storm threatens, Clay resolves to rescue Nick personally. He thinks Nick is "the one" – but only if their new relationship survives the close quarters of a cozy snow cave.
BODY HEAT is a contemporary gay romance with a happy ending.
PsyCop Briefs: Volume 1 - PsyCop
Jordan Castillo Price
Victor Bayne sees dead people for a living…and he sees them off the clock, too.  After all, ghosts don't confine their appearances to a psychic medium's work hours.
From the macabre to the mundane, from titillating to tender, these PsyCop shorts feature stolen moments between the novels. Get a glimpse of Vic's life with Jacob between cases, from both men's viewpoints. Gain new insight on their psychic talents by accompanying them on odd jobs, shopping runs and family visits, or simply enjoy some downtime in the cannery.
The twenty short works range in length from flash fiction to novelettes, woven together to create a novel-length narrative of Vic and Jacob's relationship from a fresh perspective. The stories are gleaned from various sources: anthologies, newsletters, and web, with four all-new pieces to tie the collection together and delve deeper into your favorite PsyCops' domestic life.
Coffee O'Clock
Stroke of Midnight
No Sale
Most Likely To…
Jock Straps On Sale
Let the Chips Fall
Everyone's Afraid of Clowns
Locked and Loaded


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Virginia "Gina" Hinsley Link Gingerich – PHS 1955
Gina (Link) Gingerich went to be with our Lord on May 16 at the young age of 79 years. Gina's celebration of life will begin with visitation at Bailey & Foster Visitation Stateroom, 207 S. Magnolia Street, Wednesday May 18, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Gina's remembrance service will be held Thursday May 19 at 2:00pm at Southside Baptist Church, 1500 Crockett Road, Palestine. Her ashes will be spread by family members on land she cherished during her life.
Gina was born on June 19, 1936 in Palestine and her parents were Ray and Loma Hinsley in Palestine. While working at Presley-Crook Pharmacy as a teenager; Gina met and fell in love with Daniel Ray Link. During high school Gina and Daniel had many double dates with other couples and frequented Buddy's Drive-in to talk and dance on the patio. Gina accepted Daniel's marriage proposal and they were married at Darling Insurance Agency's office in Palestine on May 21, 1955. Gina was a beautiful bride as she had made her own wedding dress for the occasion as was a custom at the time.
Their first house was purchased for $1,500 and Danny Wayne and Ricky Ray were born in 1956 and 1957, respectively. In 1963 Daniel and Gina purchased a ranch that was named the "Four L Farm" where the land was worked by the Link family including clearing trees, building fence, barns, sprigging Coastal Bermuda for hay, clearing and cutting trees for fire wood, and driving tractors. Gina and Daniel made sure Danny and Ricky learned the value of hard work as it has benefited both of them to this day. Gina worked in financial banking for over 19 years at the Royal National Bank in Palestine and in the December, 1990 she became a prison officer at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice too secure health insurance.
In December 1994 Daniel passed away and Gina was alone. She was on her knees many times crying and praying and the Lord said, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Me in all your ways, and I will direct your paths." Gina grew to trust the Lord and in 1992 she met a Christian man named Bobby Gingerich who also was a prison officer. Bobby told Gina he wanted her to get to know him and the kind of man he was. Gina met Bobby's daughter and family over the years and Bobby shared some things that the Lord had shown him in a dream about her and things that had happened to her during her life. Everything Bobby said was exactly right and Gina knew the Lord was encouraging her to trust Him. Bobby's daughter and Gina also had discussions and the Lord showed Gina that Bobby was the one. Over the years God spoke to Gina and Bob and they fell in love and were married on August 8, 1999. It is incredible how God has blessed Gina and Bob over and over again. They lived and let God do things His way. God has been a beautiful Light in their lives as they helped spread the Word. Friends and family knew that Gina and Bob loved each other before themselves. It was their perfect marriage. Gina's other passion was for her family and friends.
Gina was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; parents; and siblings, Betty Jean Wilson, Jerri Hammeth, Joe Bill Hinson, and Harold Knox Pate. Gina is survived by her sister, Joyce Baxter of Palestine; son, Daniel Wayne Link and wife Kathy Gaines Link of Lake Jackson, TX; son, Ricky Ray Link and wife Pamela Bockhoff Link of Plano, TX; daughter, Terri Lynn O'Neal and husband Dan O'Neal of The Woodlands, TX; 7 grandchildren, Douglas Wayne Link of Lake Jackson, TX; Kelly Kathleen Lara and husband Ric Lara of Lake Jackson, TX; Julie Ann Link of Midland, TX; Megan Rae Link of Houston, TX; Emma Camille Link of College Station, TX; Landon Ross O'Neal of Corpus Christi, TX; and Megan Kate O'Neal of The Woodlands, TX; a great grandchild, Ryker Lee Lara of Lake Jackson, TX; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends including her friends at Southside Baptist Church.
Honorary pallbearers will be her seven grandchildren Douglas, Kelly, Julie Ann, Megan Rae, Emma, Landon, and Megan Kate and great grandchild,Ryker.
The family would like to thank her many, many friends and neighbors for their warm and compassionate wishes during this time. Your kindness means so much to us. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to East Texas Food Bank, 3201 Robertson Rd, Tyler, TX 75701 (Phone 800-815-3663).
Bailey & Foster Funeral Home Website 05 / 17 / 2016


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Ben Affleck Could Return as Batman (Again) in Aquaman 2
While we don't know much about Jason Momoa's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, we now know that Ben Affleck's Batman will appear... maybe.
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In a cryptically-worded Instagram post from Jason Momoa, the Aquaman actor has seemignly revealed that Ben Affleck's return as Batman is going to happen a lot sooner than The Flash.
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"REUNITED bruce and arthur. love u and miss u Ben WB studio tours just explored the backlot alright," Momoa's caption reads, before adding "busted on set all great things coming AQUAMAN 2."
Considering the location of the pictures and Momoa's description of them being "busted," it sure seems like Affleck will be making some appearance in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The actor, who infamously retired from the Dark Knight in 2019, was (perhaps equally infamously) only expected to make a return to the role in the upcoming multiversal Flash movie, which is also set to star Michael Keaton's Batman and a new incarnation of Supergirl alongside the titular character.
Many fans were expecting a trailer for Aquaman 2 to drop during Warner Bros. San Diego Comic-Con, but the panel focused exclusively on the upcoming Shazam and Black Adam films. The most we've seen about this film comes from the CinemaCon footage. During that event director James Wan said that the film would see Arthur Curry attempt to convince his brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson), who attempted to kill him in the last film, to help him defeat Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). Not much else is known about the film... except now that maybe Bruce Wayne is involved somehow, too.
io9 has reached out to Warner Bros. for a comment about Momoa's post and Affleck's role in the movie—we'll update this post if and when we hear back.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set for release March 17, 2023.
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Walter Terrell Britt, 87, of Seminole passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018.
He was born March 14, 1931 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Walter and Ethel (Brigance) Britt. Terrell married the love of his life, Barbara Morris on November 27, 1953 and was blessed with three children. He was a loving father and amazing friend. Terrell loved spending his extra time attending all the games and activities for his grandchildren. Terrell started his career working the milk route before moving on to work for Rainbow Bread for 22 years where he was the supervisor for the entire Oklahoma region. He then went ahead to co-owning and partnering with the Kinslow Sonic Group for 38 years. Terrell also owned and operated Britt's Limousine Ranch throughout most of his life. He was preceded in death by parents and sisters, Mabel Pease and Noble Kinnamon. Terrell was survived by his wife, Barbara Britt; children, Randy Britt and wife Audra, Terry Britt, and Roddy Britt and wife Glenda; grandchildren, Jacob Britt, Kasey Britt, Taylor Britt and Scotlyn Britt; siblings, Harold Britt and wife Rowena, Ruby Saulsberry, Florene Barton, and Delora Wilkinson and husband Bob; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be 8am-6pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Restahven Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Services have been entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook at www.resthavenfh.com.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Terrell was a friendly, hard working man, who always knew and recognized you, when he saw you out somewhere. We met him many years ago and didn't see him often, but he always made sure to speak to us when we ran across his path, whether it was at Sonic or other places.
I know you will miss him, but the Holy Spirit will help and comfort you, if you will only ask. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I met Mr. Britt prior to my career with the Seminole Chamber of Commerce. He read the article announcing that I was going to be employed by the Chamber and found my home telephone number. He called me and said, "I just wanted to see if we were related," and ever since we have visited daily. Although not related by blood, he has always been the most kind individual and always a huge part of the community. It would have been my honor and privilege to have been genuinely a part of his family, but I am blessed to be able to call him friend. He loved Bobby and his family and wanted only the best for them. Thank you Terrell for being a part of mine and my families life. God bless his family at this time for their tremendous loss. He was love and will be missed!
Working for Terrell at the Sonic when I was 16 was my first job that I ever had. He was such a great boss and a really nice man. He will truly be missed.
He was born March 14, 1931 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Walter and Ethel (Brigance) Britt.
Terrell married the love of his life, Barbara Morris on November 27, 1953 and was blessed with three children. He was a loving father and amazing friend. Terrell loved spending his extra time attending all the games and activities for his grandchildren.
Terrell started his career working the milk route before moving on to work for Rainbow Bread for 22 years where he was the supervisor for the entire Oklahoma region. He then went ahead to co-owning and partnering with the Kinslow Sonic Group for 38 years. Terrell also owned and operated Britt's Limousine Ranch throughout most of his life.


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Q: Removing contents from a dataset in R I am trying to remove couple elements from a dataset. It has A,B,C,1,2,3,4,5 as its contents:
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    [1] A 4 3 C 3 3 3 C 3 B 3 4 3 3 3 B 3 3 5 3 3 4 A 3 3 5 3 3 4 3 2 3 C 6 A 3 3
    [38] 3 A 3 3 A 3 3 3 3 3 A 3 C B 3 B 3 A 3 1 8 1 1 C 1 1 3 3 3 3 B 3 A A 3 5 3

I want to remove all "A"s and "B"s from the dataset.
The expected dataset should only have 1,2,3,4,5,C as its elements.
I have tried with following codes but could not succeed:
>rm(dataset$"B")    # to remove "B"s

> x.sub <- subset(dataset, "B" > 1) #to remove Bs appearing more than once

Do you know how can I remove them?

A: dataset <- dataset[!(dataset %in% c('A','B'))]

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Indicates players strenght during the current season, based on technique, playmaking and tactics. Range 0 - 999
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Is Bale better than Messi? Here is our 1vs1 opinion:
Who has more goals in 2019/2020? Gareth Frank Baleor Lionel Messi?
Gareth Frank Bale's has the following offensive skills. He has 2 goals and a total of 11 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 6.9%. He had a total of 13 big chances. Expected goals can only be provided to logged in users.
Lionel Messi has the following offensive skills. He has 13 goals and a total of 29 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 25%. He had a total of 26 big chances.
Who has more assists in 2019/2020? Gareth Frank Bale or Lionel Messi?
Regarding the passing and playmaking skills we can see the following picture. Gareth Frank Bale has a total of 2 asssists, 7 key passes (these are passes leading to a shot on goal) and he created a total of 9 chances.
Lionel Messi has a total of 6 assists, 16 key passes and he created a total of 22 chances.
Another important metric to measure the players performance is the pass completion rate in general and more importantly the pass completion rate into the opponents box – because this is where most goals are made. Gareth Frank Bale has a pass completion rate of 76.3 % and a rate of 42.86% for passes into the box. Lionel Messi has a pass completion rate of 79.54% and a rate of 26.67 % for passes into the box.
Expected goals, expected goal build up and expected goal chain value are only visible to our logged in users.
Who is better in defense: Gareth Frank Bale or Lionel Messi?
Lets have a look at Gareth Frank Bale's and Lionel Messi's defensive skills. Gareth Frank Bale has a total of 1 blocks, 23 ariel duels and a total number of 17 tackles.
Lionel Messi has a total of 0 blocks, 4 ariel duels and a total number of 28 tackles.
Given all statistical values we believe that Lionel Messi is the better player at the moment. Please feel free to discuss with us – the comment box is below. We will be happy to reply.
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eeping with its commitment to effecting positive change in the Muslim as well the wider community, the Solas Foundation focuses its projects on two fronts.
Primarily it seeks to pilot and run well planned educational and social projects itself where it identifies the benefit of such initiatives. Secondly, it actively supports initiatives that are already up and running by providing support and advice as well as hands on contributive input.
closely with a number of partnership projects.
An initiative developed in partnership with Muslim student societies at universities around Scotland, it aims to give students a greater appreciation of the blessed prophetic biography by relating the historical events to the issues faced day by day on campus and beyond.
Both founding scholars are regulars on this community radio station based in Glasgow which runs during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Programs vary from the spiritual to hard hitting community and social issues.
Initially set up and piloted in 2010, this project aims at tackling the problem of homelessness in Glasgow as well as educate those that may not have knowledge of the problem, particularly in the Muslim community, of the wider issues involved in tackling homelessness and poverty.
Charity which aims to help and support New Muslims or converts to Islam, and anyone who has an interest or simply wishes to know more about this beautiful faith.
A network of medical professionals and doctors committed to promoting excellence within healthcare. Both founding scholars serve on the advisory board as part of its independent Islamic Medical Ethics Council made up of Muslim Scholars and healthcare experts.
Al-Furqan is a bustling community mosque situated in the centre of Glasgow with a large and varied congregation made up of many ethnicities and backgrounds. Shaykh Ruzwan regularly is invited to deliver the Friday sermon there and touches on topics of both local and international importance.


When it comes to making unforgettable arrangements for a wedding anniversary, nothing can beat the combination of flowers and craft. Not only do they look adorable but also work as the perfect gift to surprise someone special. People just have to know what and how they can make their evenings memorable in Vancouver. Florists could be of great help in this regard as they pride themselves for having numerous unique ideas to use flowers for different occasions. As far as arrangements for a wedding anniversary are concerned, people can pair traditional flowers with traditional gifts in a stunning arrangement.
Paper and carnations have turned out to be the best source of marking the first year of marriage. They can efficiently combine with beautiful bouquets. To begin with, take a lightweight paper, crepe paper or tissue that can be of any finish and color. Cut circles of equal sizes by placing them on one another. Once done, give a good twist and secure with lightweight wire. Follow the same procedure and make as many paper flowers as possible and be sure to take a different color every time. This will complement real carnations as needed.
It's quite weird for most of the people to see leather and sunflowers go hand in hand in making arrangements for anniversaries. But, celebrating third year of marriage may give some motivation in this regard. Start by considering dark disk florets of sunflowers as they are strong and textured; instead of creating contrast like leather.
For leather, take thin leather ribbons that are loosely stemmed to sunflowers to make tassels. They simply fall over the top of the vase and give a unique country vibe to the entire environment.
In order to mark four years of marriage, nothing can work as incredibly the combination of fruit and geraniums does. Florists do not only specialize in Vancouver flower delivery; rather, they can also suggest items that may complement the true meaning of the occasion. Fruit and geraniums can give luxurious feel while still add classic features with oil painting. It's just about selecting bright colors just like those in local supermarkets.
Bronze and lilac make the perfect combo for celebrating eight years of marriage. People can easily find bronze notions in numerous haberdashery shops along with complementary accessories. To give final touch, thin bronze wire can work efficiently as it gives an elegant look to the bouquet.
Traditionally, poppies and copper are the ideal gift for a couple who is celebrating ninth year of their marriage. People may overlook dry poppies but they immediately catch attention when combined with different types of flowers while arranging for a wedding anniversary. The best part is that they are available for 12 months in a year, meaning that couples can easily have them no matter if they are celebrating in winter or autumn months.
In case someone wants to know about venue arrangements for next upcoming years, he/she has to contact the right person who also gives Vancouver flower delivery.
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Vietnam's export value picks up following relaxation of coronavirus restrictions
27-Nov-2021 Intellasia | Tuoi Tre News | 5:02 AM
After taking a huge plunge in the second quarter due to a serious COVID-19 outbreak and related restrictions, Vietnam's export value is poised to make a strong rebound in the last months of this year.
Despite facing multiple hurdles over the past year, Vietnamese businesses have consistently cooperated with the government to push back the coronavirus resurgence while also maintaining growth across sectors.
Signs of recovery
Trung An, an agriproduct distributor in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, recently announced that they have won a tender to export 15,000 metric tonnes of rice to South Korea their third contract signed with Korean partners this year.
The combined purchase volume of the company's contracts is 45,000 tonnes of rice.
Trung An reported a turnover of VND500 billion (US$22 million) in the third quarter, down eight percent compared to last year, but it marked a 66 percent increase in pre-tax profit thanks to a focus on high-value rice varieties, said Pham Thai Binh, the firm's director.
Back in the second quarter, the company had faced many struggles due to the social distancing measures that Can Tho, among many municipalities of Vietnam, applied to address the worst COVID-19 outbreak the country has reported, which emerged on April 27 and has infected over 1.15 million patients so far.
Under the stringent movement restrictions that lasted for months in southern areas, many firms reported hardship in conveying inputs and shipping products.
Meanwhile, under the 'three-on-the-spot' model, which requires workers to work, rest, and eat at the same place to limit infection risks, firms would likely be required to halt production if they could not provide makeshift shelters for their employees.
However, as the rules were recently loosened, Trung An remains optimistic about their growth trajectory for 2021, with yearly export value projected at $30 million, a 67 percent surge from the 2020 figure.
According to Binh, South Korea is among the toughest markets for rice export, but recent achievements in quality certification, namely the Global GAP product standard that Trung An maintains with their partners in the Mekong Delta, have helped appease the Korean buyers' taste.
The company has also set up a representative office in Germany in a bid to enter the European Union (EU) market, making use of the reduced import tax for Vietnamese products that the bloc approved under the EU Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
As rice trade shows signs of rejuvenation, wood export volume from Vietnam is picking up from the mid-year slump.
After facing logistic bottlenecks due to the social distancing mandates, wood exporters from Vietnam have recovered at a rate beyond all expectations over the past two to three months, according to Do Xuan Lap, chair of the Vietnam Timber and Forest Product Association.
Wood businesses in Vietnam logged $12 billion exports in January-October, a 23.4 percent year-on-year increase, he added.
In a recent report, Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development pointed out more recovery signals.
Total export volume for agriculture, forestry, and fishery products in October reached $3.4 billion, down 15.6 percent year-on-year but a 4.2 percent increase compared to September figures.
The sum brought the total export value of the sector in the period to $38.75 billion, up 13.1 percent from last year.
At this rate of growth, the sector is poised to achieve its yearly export goal of $44 million by the end of December.
Struggles remain
Diep Thanh Kiet, deputy chair of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear, and Handbag Association, said leather manufacturers in Vietnam are financially exhausted due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The longest phase of social distancing in HCM City, which lasted some five months until October, disrupted the linkage between the southern metropolis and surrounding provinces in the southern key economic region.
"A shortage of manufacturing resources, input price hikes, as well as increased wages and production costs to uphold COVID-19 safety measures have drained out firms' financial reserves," Kiet said.
Such damage brought about cash flow deficits, causing more firms to miss loan payment deadlines and weakening their liquidity.
Few jobs were created, leading to a slower economic recovery rate.
In light of the situation, support policies should focus on helping firms retain workers, re-recruit employees that quit during the outbreak, and bring back skilled staff from surrounding provinces to HCM City.
He also underlined a need for synchronisation between economic recovery bills and social welfare policies, including vaccine distribution, medical care, job welfare, transport, and education.
Sliver of hope
During a time of great difficulty, many businesses have managed to rise to the occasion, one of which is Phuc Sinh Group, a coffee manufacturer that reported gross revenue of $200-300 million per year.
Thanks to careful preparation, the firm kept its production chain running through the previous social distancing bout, with outbound shipments sent to over 100 countries, according to Phan Minh Thong, CEO of Phuc Sinh.
Fimex Vietnam, a shrimp exporter, also kept itself afloat through the epidemic thanks to swift adaptation to new circumstances.
Ho Quoc Luc, chair of Fimex, pointed to the requirement of screening all workers for COVID-19 every time a new infection is detected in the locale, which cost them a lot of money and piled up the struggles.
"I hope that leaders of other shrimp processing facilities can hold their ground and prevent the supply chain from collapsing," Luc said.
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The Attic Expeditions (2001)
Directed by Jeremy Kasten [Other horror films: All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos (2005), The Thirst (2006), The Wizard of Gore (2007), The Theatre Bizarre (2011, 'Framing Segments'), The Exorcist Files (2011), My Haunted Vacation (2013), The Profane Exhibit (2013), The Dead Ones (2019)]
This is a movie that I wish I liked more. The first time I saw The Attic Expeditions, I was probably too confused to form any opinion other than that I found it a disjointed mess, but seeing it again, I really wanted to appreciate what it was going for. In part, I think I do, but I still found it a movie that leads to far more unsatisfying scenes than satisfying ones, and that ain't good, as the kids say.
It's hard to critique the story because it's difficult to tell what the story here really is. Certainly that's part of what makes this film memorable, but even so, being as jumbled up as it was, with various different solutions that may be partially or fully true, it makes the film occasionally seem as though it was over-reaching and rather too ambitious.
I don't really have a complaint about the performances, though. Andras Jones is perhaps the most unremarkable, but for a lead character in a movie like this, he does fine. I hated that haircut, though. Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator, From Beyond, and most importantly, the voice of The Question from Justice League Unlimited) obviously brings some quality here – I mean, who doesn't like a doctor who smokes joints while talking to his patients?
Seth Green (who I mainly know from Without a Paddle, The Italian Job, Rat Race, and, atypically, It) is really fun here, and I enjoy pretty much any time he talks. His line, "Well, that's awkward for you" cracked me up, and his on-screen presence was on point. Ted Raimi looked really familiar to me, and to be sure, I've seen him in a few movies (Wishmaster, The Midnight Meat Train, and Candyman), but none of those roles seem to warrant my immediate recognition of his face, so that's bothersome. Also, one of the nurses looked really familiar too, but after scanning all applicable characters in IMDb, no dice.
To be sure, there are some interesting ideas and elements here, such as the fact that after Green's character caught the doctor with the blank book, she uses another patient who writes to supplement the material she can't read from the book anymore (it's explained marginally better in the movie). That's some good paranoia, which is a lot of what this movie's based around. It doesn't make for a necessarily coherent story, though.
[This is the paragraph where I was going to compare this movie to other asylum-based horror films from the time period, such as 1997's Asylum and 2004's Madhouse, but despite seeing both of those films, I literally don't remember a single thing about either, so I'll just use this paragraph instead to insult my weak memory and note that I need to get to revisiting the both of those.]
I wish I liked the Attic Expeditions more. Even though I don't care that much for it, though, I do admit that it has an atmosphere about it that makes the film unique, and the story, whatever the real story may be, is interesting enough to at least keep the movie moving along at a good pace. It's something that I'd probably recommend for the experience, but it's not something that I'd call a good movie at all, I regret to say.
This is one of the films covered by Fight Evil, and if you'd like to hear Chucky (@ChuckyFE) and I discuss this oddity, by all means, give us a listen.
Author Jiggy's Horror CornerPosted on May 27, 2022 May 30, 2022 Categories 2000's, ReviewsTags 2001, USA2 Comments on The Attic Expeditions (2001)
Directed by Jamie Blanks [Other horror films: Urban Legend (1998), Storm Warning (2007), Long Weekend (2008)]
Life sometimes strips away the finer things, and leaves but a burnt out husk in it's wake.
That's how I see Valentine.
There was a time in my life when I really enjoyed this movie, and would place it alongside Urban Legend, Cherry Falls, and I Know What You Did Last Summer as great post-Scream slashers. My recent visitation with Urban Legend has already removed it from that list, though, and unfortunately, the same has happened with this one, which is a damn disappointment.
Valentine is a movie I really wanted to end up enjoying as much as I used to, but I just couldn't. It certainly had it's strong elements, such as the design of the killer (and not just the mask – the overall dark clothing was, as the kids say, off the chain-hook), the small comedic scenes (such as the speed-dating or the argument between Benita Ha and Jessica Capshaw), and the solid opening (Katherine Heigl being stalked by the killer). Hell, most of the kills are actually pretty decent (my favorite perhaps being the bow-and-arrow murder).
Even with all of these positive portions, I found the whole of the film somewhat, for lack of a better word, shallow, and definitely, by the end, somewhat under-cooked.
Most of the acting is fine. I don't think anyone is particularly great, mind, but most of the main performances (such as Marley Shelton, Jessica Cauffiel, David Boreanaz, Daniel Cosgrove, what-have-you) are competent enough to not cause any issues. If there was one moderately iffy performance, I'd have to point at Boreanaz, but it may be more because I disliked his character than the actual ability behind his acting.
It's largely the conclusion to this one that really lets me down. Some of my issues are small things (for instance, I do not believe for a second that, at a party of something like a hundred people, only one person would be in the hot-tub, and no one would be in the game room), but the reveal of the killer's identity also strikes me as weak. It didn't help that I was reminded in part of Alone in the Dark, which is a much better movie than this one in most ways.
I'm not saying that Valentine can't be a good watch, and to a certain extent, I enjoyed a decent amount of the film. The ending just doesn't really do the rest of the film justice, which is a shame because I think Valentine had a lot going for it.
Oh, and one more point which I thought was somewhat amusing. I mentioned earlier that I recently rewatched Urban Legend, and found it lacking. It's a better movie than this one is, to be sure, but it still felt just as tame and held back as Valentine feels, at least to me.
As it turns out, and I honestly didn't know this until after finishing Valentine this time around, this film and Urban Legend share the same director, being Jamie Blanks. Given that piece of information, it makes sense that this rewatch went about as poorly as Urban Legend, which, again, is a shame.
No doubt there are worse movies out there, and I also don't doubt that I'll see this one in the future, and perhaps I'll even see Valentine in a moderately kinder light with my next viewing. Right now, though, I think it's below average, but not disastrously so.
This is one of the films covered by Fight Evil's podcast. It's a quality podcast, if only because I'm there. As such, if you listen to the video below, you can hear Chucky (@ChuckyFE) and I discuss Valentine.
Author Jiggy's Horror CornerPosted on March 10, 2022 September 18, 2022 Categories 2000's, ReviewsTags 2001, Canada, USA3 Comments on Valentine (2001)
Spiders II: Breeding Ground (2001)
Directed by Sam Firstenberg [Other horror films: Ninja III: The Domination (1984)]
Pretty much a sequel-in-name-only to the previous year's Spiders, Spiders II: Breeding Ground is about as terrible as you'd expect an early 2000's Sci-Fi spider movie to be. Of course, it does possess a little charm, and some aspects are almost interesting, but overall, there's not a whole lot here that makes the film worth seeing.
There's only four performances worth noting, and none of them are really that stellar. Stephanie Niznik wasn't great, but she was a lot more believable than Greg Cromer. Daniel Quinn was okay, though I really thought his character could have done with a bit more depth. The best here was probably Richard Moll (who I recently saw in House). His character was over-the-top evil scientist corny, but at least he knew what this movie was.
I mean, to be honest, the movie's not exactly horrible if you know what it's going to end up being anyway. The first Spiders was awful, but somewhat charming at the same time. While this definitely wasn't as enjoyable, the setting (a run-down ship) was interesting, and there was occasionally an intriguing mystery.
Ultimately, though, there's nothing special here, especially toward the end, in which we're bombarded with really terrible CGI spiders. I mean, they're really bad. It doesn't help that by this point, most of the interesting story elements were thrown out the window. I guess I'll give the movie some props insofar as the special effects with the spiders bursting from the bodies, but it really wasn't anything all that original to begin with.
Spiders II is an early 2000's Sci-Fi film, and that's all it is. I don't hold that against the movie too much, because I'd definitely take this over much of their post-2010 animal movies (such as the atrocious 2-Headed Shark Attack series). It doesn't make it good, but there are far worse movies out there.
Author Jiggy's Horror CornerPosted on January 22, 2022 Categories 2000's, ReviewsTags 2001, USA1 Comment on Spiders II: Breeding Ground (2001)
Hannibal (2001)
Directed by Ridley Scott [Other horror films: Alien (1979), Alien: Covenant (2017)]
I can't recall exactly how long it's been since I've seen this movie in full, but I will say it's been at least eight years. I remembered some of the scenes here, but not that many, so the film had a somewhat fresh feel to it. Also, it's a decent amount more graphic than The Silence of the Lambs, which only works in it's favor. Honestly, I enjoyed this one, and thought it a mostly fun romp.
The idea of a previous victim of Lecter's seeking revenge against the good doctor is pretty fun, and it casts the victim, Verger, as both sympathetic, but also somewhat blood-thirsty (though certainly not without reason). Even before Lecter gets back to the USA, seeing him ingratiate himself in Italy is a lot of fun too, and in fact, the Italian portions of the film were perhaps the most interesting to me (it doesn't hurt that the segment ended with a fantastic disembowelment).
Unlike some, I didn't think Julianne Moore's presence in lieu of Jodie Foster's was that bad. Obviously, it would have been great to get Foster to reprise her role, but Moore did perfectly fine playing Clarice, and got on well with Sir Anthony Hopkins. Of course, Hopkins does fantastically as Lecter, and stole the show, especially in his Italian scenes, but really, throughout the film, he's great. Gary Oldman, playing a rather disfigured victim of Lecter's, does a great job, and his voice creeps me out as much today as it did when I was younger, watching the film. Other stand-outs include Giancarlo Giannini and Zeljko Ivanek. I didn't particularly care for Ray Liotta's performance, but that's partially because his character was so over-the-top scummy that I didn't have an ounce of sympathy for him at any point.
This movie isn't particularly violent, but like The Silence of the Lambs, there are a few good scenes here, ranging from a previously-mentioned disembowelment to some solid pig action (and I don't mean in a Wedding Trough fashion). There's nothing that seems over-the-top in Hannibal, and the ending, which leans more toward disturbing than it does violent, was pretty solid.
Really, Hannibal's gotten a decent amount of flak, which is a shame, as I think it's a solid follow-up to one of the most classic films of the 1990's. Truth be told, while I do enjoy The Silence of the Lambs, I think I prefer Hannibal, and a large part of that might be because this has a little more of the horror feeling than it's predecessor does. I'd give them roughly the same score, but Hannibal was one that, surprisingly, I found I really enjoyed after revisiting.
Author Jiggy's Horror CornerPosted on June 11, 2021 Categories 2000's, ReviewsTags 2001, Italy, UK, USA7 Comments on Hannibal (2001)
Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell (2001)
Directed by Chris Angel [Other horror films: The Fear: Resurrection (1999), Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fulfilled (2002)]
This movie was ill-advised. Of course, I also hold the somewhat unpopular opinion that the second film was also ill-advised, but I promise that in this case, I'm more in the mainstream of popular thought.
If this movie has anything going for it, at least on a personal interest level, it's that it stars A.J. Cook. Sure, she was in Final Destination 2, Wer, and The Virgin Suicides (which I saw once, and found decent), and also hilariously had a young appearance in an episode of Goosebumps, but I best know her from her long-running role on Criminal Minds, which is one of the few crime shows I regularly watched on television. Seeing J.J. (her character on Criminal Minds) dealing with a Djinn was oddly fun.
Unfortunately, that's the best I can say about this one. It's true that Jason Connery (who was in one of Colin Baker's better stories during his stint on Doctor Who, Vengeance on Varos) was moderately entertaining, but the rest of the cast, such as Louisette Geiss, Aaron Smolinski, and Tobias Mehler, did little to nothing for me. I don't really blame the cast, though, as the story strikes me as far more troubling.
Like I mentioned, I wasn't a fan of the second movie, and I don't even know if this is that much worse, but I do think the story here was lackluster. Now, the story wasn't great during the first half of the film, but it took even a worse turn as soon as St. Michael the Archangel took possession of Tobias Mehler's body. Our lead wished for St. Michael's help, and so, by God, we got it, which lent a strong fantasy feel to the second half of the film (including a magical flaming sword) but did nothing to cause any more enjoyment for myself.
The base of the story was almost interesting, or at least as interesting as a low-budget Wishmaster movie can muster, but I don't think there was all that much heart in this. The movie is noticeably cheap, the college doesn't really seem like a college to me, and some of the more amusing scenes (such as Connery, who is possessed by the Djinn early on into the film, berating a bunch of history students for not accepting the importance of the Djinn during the war over Helen of Troy) are scarce indeed.
A.J. Cook aside, I can't think of any good reason to really give this a watch, but obviously, you do you. Just don't expect this to rival the first film, or come anywhere close.
Author Jiggy's Horror CornerPosted on March 18, 2021 January 22, 2022 Categories 2000's, ReviewsTags 2001, Canada, USA1 Comment on Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell (2001)
Thir13en Ghosts (2001)
Directed by Steve Beck [Other horror films: Ghost Ship (2002)]
This is only the second time I've seen this film (which I possess on DVD for some reason), and again, I find it underwhelming. There's plenty of good elements: the setting (a futuristic, mechanical house), many of the actors, and half the humor all make for a fun film. But what's lacking is some additional background, along with the answers to some questions that came up. I'll not give anything away, but the ending doesn't exactly strike me as a positive one, despite what one might think. And having some background origins on these ghosts would have been nice, but absolutely none is given. Many of the ghost designs are cool, but without cemented origins, it just falls flat.
Tony Shalhoub has never been a favorite actor of mine, but he does decently well here. As prone to overreaction as he was, Matthew Lillard had some of the most amusing lines throughout the film. And Shannon Elizabeth (who played Shalhoub's daughter)? I'd buy that for a dollar. She was an attractive actress, though she didn't have all that much screen time. Thir13en Ghosts is a fun enough midnight movie, I suppose, but there's not much substance to it, and overall, it's not that memorable of a film. I feel it could have been better under the direction of another writer or director. As it is, Thir13en Ghosts is below average, but only just. You could certainly do worse.
Author Jiggy's Horror CornerPosted on April 10, 2019 May 1, 2021 Categories 2000's, ReviewsTags 2001, Canada, USA5 Comments on Thir13en Ghosts (2001)


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Preparing Students for The Future Workforce with Data Literacy
If Your Company Is Not Driven By Data, You're Going To Be Left Behind In The Next Decade
This was one of the key takeaways from student Noah Bledsoe in the latest episode of the Data Brilliant – Unplugged series, which explored how Radford University is arming its students with data skills to prepare them for the future world of work.
More and more companies are striving to develop a data-driven culture, where every employee is using real-time data to make informed decisions. Makes sense, right? But, as Noah, a graduate student studying Data and Information Management at Radford, put it, employees can have all the data in the world, but, if they don't know how to turn that into valuable insight for the company, it's irrelevant.
That's why Dr. Jeff Pittges, who has been a professor at Radford University since 2006, introduced data literacy into his curriculum. With an impressive career that spans data warehousing to data science, including at five Silicon Valley startups and as a consultant at cloud-computing services pioneer, Rackspace, he's learned the value of putting people at the heart of data – and the value of Qlik.
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Steve Oake, who graduated from Radford University a few years ago and now works as a Data Analyst in healthcare, summed up the value of this approach to education – by stressing how it helps students learn the core skills they will need in their future careers. And, once they're in industry, they can literally hit the ground running and continue to develop and further these skills with solid foundations already in place.
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Blackstock began by pointing out that the most egregious forms of racism in Canada historically have all been "legal"—from the Indian Act, to the Chinese "head tax" onwards. This happened because not enough people resisted loudly against government policies.
She said that racism is most dangerous when it is combined with righteousness, "as with statements like 'No more funding for First Nations, because they won't know what to do with it.' Or the hypocrisy of this government that passed the First Nations Accountability Act, while not itself accountable for the use of its own funds" (presumably referring to Senate expenditures among other things).
Blackstock described the heroism of Dr. Peter Bryce, a public health official and tuberculosis expert who warned the government of the day that "residential schools were hotbeds for the propagation of this disease (tuberculosis)" and that the disease was preventable with as little as $15,000 in spending. He released his famous book in 1922 titled The Story of a National Crime: Being a Record of the Health Conditions of the Indians of Canada from 1904 to 1921, which documented mistreatment of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Bryce was hired by the Indian Affairs Department in Ottawa to report on the health conditions in the Canadian residential school system in western Canada. His report was never released by the government but was published by Bryce in 1922 as a book. And the government, knowing that children were dying from the disease, claimed that the problem was too expensive to fix, launched a smear campaign against Bryce, and made residential schooling mandatory.
Today's allies of Indigenous peoples can take part in the I am a Witness campaign (www.fnwitness.ca) This campaign supports the complaint made to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal about inequitable funding for child and family services in First Nation communities. The complaint was made by the Assembly of First Nations and the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society some years ago and a decision is expected this Fall.
Blackstock lauded non-Indigenous children as being the best at reconciliation because they understand what fairness means and will say "This is wrong" when describing what is happening as a result of underfunding for services in First Nations. She said the children were asking, "Where are the adults? Why aren't the adults here? Where are they? Shouldn't they be here?" It indicated that the adults should be taking accountability and responsibility instead of leaving it on the shoulders of the children. Shouldn't adults know better?


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