Détails de localisation Calgary is my home but Canmore is my home away from home. Come visit Fireweed Glass Studio and watch the artists in action.
Deanna McGillivray (Calgary, AB) graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design in 2007. With a penchant for design and concept she has developed a strong studio practice.
Deanna's repetoir consists of both functional and sculptural concepts. While often looking to unveil texture, colour and light, glass has been the obvious choice for the preferred medium.
In April of 2013, Deanna joined three talented Alberta glass artists to create Fireweed Glass Studio in Canmore, Alberta. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Alberta prairies, she allows her surroundings to fuel her creativity.
Deanna has participated in many collaborations within Alberta and showcases her work in galleries in Alberta, British Colombia and the United States.


Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa and rim the edge of a chilled cocktail glass with it. Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of the glass. Fill a shaker 1/3 full of ice, and add creme de cacao, white chocolate liqueur, vodka, and cream. Shake well and strain into the glass. Garnish with cherries and top with a puff of whipped cream and chocolate shavings.


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Mitt Romney breaks monthslong Twitter silence to give nod to Gary Johnson
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Former Massachusetts governor and two-time Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney tweeted for the first time in months on Wednesday, giving a nod to Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson and his running mate, Bill Weld.
While this may not be an official endorsement of Johnson as a candidate, it certainly indicates that Romney isn't pleased with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as candidates and would like to see an alternative.
"If Bill Weld were at the top of the ticket, it would be very easy for me to vote for Bill Weld for president," Romney told CNN in June. "So I'll get to know Gary Johnson better and see if he's someone who I could end up voting for. That's something which I'll evaluate over the coming weeks and months."
Weld is also a former Massachusetts governor.
In order for Romney to get his wish and see Johnson on the debate stage next to Clinton and Trump, the Libertarian Party needs to reach 15 percent in national polls.

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Hoskinson warns about the magnifying of the decentralized ID war
November 25, 2022 at 8:00 pm by Brenda Mary
As the cryptocurrency industry draws closer to widespread adoption, Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson has warned about an imminent decentralized sector identity war. Hoskinson stated during the Web Summit 2022 on November 24 that the battles would probably intensify over the following 24 months. According to him, if the sector gets decentralization right, it will imply a bleak future for the crypto field.
Notably, in the Youtube interview video, the founder of Cardano claimed that after the intelligent contract wars were over, decentralized identity would be huge while pointing out that participants in the industry are aware that the region is "the choke point."
"Over the next 24 months, it will be one of the most competitive areas in the industry. The battles over smart contracts are over; they have become commodities, and a lot is happening. This is going to be a major identity war, which has not yet started."
He added that a ton of entities starting to get involved in the stuff covertly, and for the sake of the industry, will give rise to the need to ensure that whoever wins is decentralized. According to him, the fact that they know that is the choke point makes them want to control it even more.
Hoskinson: Decentralization is of essence
Hoskinson emphasized that to preserve the fundamentals of the crypto industry, the victor of the conflict should be decentralized. Hoskinson's opinion follows the launch of the first decentralized index by Cardano parent firm Input Output (IOHK). According to reports, the Edinburgh Decentralization Index tool aims to create an open system for evaluating the degree of decentralization of open blockchain systems.
Hoskinson previously issued another warning.
Previously, the co-founder of Cardano (ADA) again cautioned investors that the recent collapse of FTX would have further repercussions. In the then-published video update, Charles Hoskinson claimed that the collapse of FTX could force legislators to enact new rules for the digital assets sector. According to Hoskinson, the FTX failure was not due to crypto itself but to the centralized, deficient infrastructure that supported it.
Hoskinson cited that crypto wasn't a failure and that people in trusted positions stumbled. According to him, ultimately, despite how much everyone may like to believe in the underlying concepts of cryptocurrencies, the scenario was entirely the result of individuals investing their money in centralized exchanges and corporations hiring centralized companies to act on their behalf.
Amid the co-founder's warning regarding the market crisis, true to his word, more watchdogs have scrutinized the cryptocurrency space as governing bodies have enforced stricter regulations on the industry, leaving a question on if his foreshadowed on decentralization could come to pass.
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Brenda Mary is a crypto enthusiast and a graduate of The University of Nairobi in economics. Brenda's passion brings her back to her elementary school years as a poet. She enjoys discussing blockchain technology and is committed to producing original content. Brenda also covers other rapidly developing markets and economic and cryptocurrency studies.


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Thank you for this opportunity to tell you about Dennis. For openers, he was 45 minutes early for the closing, a punctuating testimony of his total dedication to his destination, the selling of our house which had been on the market for over a year before he told us, "Let me list it, and I will sell it". Dennis is what we call a "hands on" real estate agent. From making sure the property was spotlessly clean to last minute yard cleanup, Dennis displayed a professional attitude all the while being willing to take up menial tasks, making sure a prospective buyer saw the very best in the property. He was our agent, on our side and he delivered on his promise. Thank you, Dennis.


Now Search For Song Lyrics Within Google!
After Bing started showing song lyrics within search results earlier this year, Google has finally decided to follow suit. The feature started on a silent roll-out last week, and was first observed by Search Engine Land. The new lyrics section has been added to search results in a knowledge-graph manner, with the lyrics on top and a Google Play link at the bottom.
The feature is not available to all users right now. However it is still being rolled out, and is expected to complete over the next few days.
To search for lyrics, all you have to do is type in a song name and add the 'lyrics' keyword at the end. Like so; [Stairway to heaven lyrics]. This will show lyrics for the popular song by Led Zeppelin.
While Bing uses lyrics data from popular websites such as LyricFind, Google has taken a different approach. According to Google, it has licensed the lyrics itself. Clicking on the "Full Lyrics" link brings people over to special pages at Google Play where users can look at the complete lyrics and/or buy a song.
In my opinion, this is a much better approach. With third-party lyrics providers, you can never be sure of the quality or consistency. But Google licensing lyrics for itself means that quality can be ensured. Not only that, they can be easily used for other purposes, such as line-by-line playback on Google Play Music for Android mobile users who have purchased a song via the Play Store.
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Q: increment and decrement of a variable in printf I wrote a simple program where int a = 10 the o/p which i was expecting was 10 9 9
 printf("a++:%d \t a:%d \t --a: %d \n", a++, a, --a);

but the o/p which is got is 9 10 10
I wrote another printf like printf(" a:%d \t --a: %d \n", a, --a);
the o/p which i got is 9 9
can anyone explain me about this ?

A: You're experiencing undefined behavior, by having multiple expressions with side-effects, without sequence points inbetween.
There's no guarantee in which order function arguments are evaluated, so there's no way to "expect" something here (unless you wrote the compiler).

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First-Place Pigs Earn Walk-Off Victory vs. Buffalo
June 13, 2018 - International League (IL) - Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release
A two-out, two-run single by Mitch Walding gave the Lehigh Valley IronPigs an 8-7 walk-off victory Wednesday at Coca-Cola Park.
The Pigs surrendered an early four-run lead to the Buffalo Bisons but rallied for three runs in the ninth to split the four-game series. With the win, the Pigs remain two-and-a-half games ahead of Buffalo atop the IL North Division.
The Pigs broke out early against Buffalo's Ryan Borucki. In the second inning, Matt McBride knocked his sixth home run of the season over the left field wall to score two, and Damek Tomscha followed up with a double to right field to bring home a third run. In the fifth inning, Joey Meneses added a two-run double off of the right field wall to extend the lead to 5-1. Following the Buffalo comeback, the Pigs came back alive in the ninth. Dean Anna began the rally with a single to score Adron Chambers, before Walding shot a single to the left side to score the remaining runs and win the game
Brandon Leibrandt was outstanding for Lehigh Valley on the mound as he retired the first 11 batters he faced. The Bisons were able to break through in the fifth inning thanks to an RBI single from Jason Leblebijian. The bullpen allowed five runs in its first two innings of work to put the Pigs behind. Two-run home runs from Loudres Gurriel Jr. and Dwight Smith Jr. provided the bulk of the damage.
The Bisons added an insurance run in the top of the ninth off Pedro Beato (2-2).
Offensively, the Pigs were led by Meneses, who went 1-for-2 with a double, a pair of walks, and a run scored. Chambers went 2-for-4 and scored twice while Walding went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a walk.
The Pigs continue their week-long homestand at Coca-Cola Park tomorrow when they welcome in the Pawtucket Red Sox for a four game series. Ben Lively will take the mound for Lehigh Valley, with the first pitch coming at 7:05 p.m. Thursday will be LGBT Pride Night at Coca-Cola Park with both the evening, and the cap giveaway (3,000 adults 18+) presented by Air Products.
The 2018 Season is the IronPigs' 11th season at Coca-Cola Park and 11th as the top affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Fans can get closer to the team than ever before with a Bacon, USA membership -- a year-round IronPigs experience pass featuring numerous amenities such as savings on parking at games and at the Majestic Clubhouse Store at Coca-Cola Park, on-field VIP access to watch batting practice, access to the annual holiday party, and more. For more information, visit IronPigsBaseball.com or call (610) 841-PIGS (7447).
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The Temple Institute in Jerusalem has announced that an entirely red female calf has been born in Israel, paving the way for re-establishing the Temple service and marking the final stage of Israel's redemption.
One week after its birth, the newborn red heifer was certified by a board of rabbis as fulfilling all the Biblical requirements of the red heifer.
The Temple Institute has been preparing for the building of Israel's Third Temple for many years. They now have all the furniture and utensils needed for the resumption of temple administration. These have all been made according to Biblical specifications.
Would it not be considered trying to force the prophecy by using an embryo?
Now for an Elijah…he will come to restore all things.
Jesus said Elijah has already come. Matthew 17:12 But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.
All this talk of we must support Israel or God will curse you! Is the blood of bulls and goats better than the blood of Christ WHO JEWS STILL REJECT AND HATE "CHRISTIANS" WHO PERSECUTED THEM IN THE DIASPORA??? They will make an AGREEMENT WITH THE MANY WHO ANTICHRIST WILL CONFIRM WITH APOSTATE JEWS WHO WORSHIP IN THE TEMPLE HE DEFILES WITH THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION!!! Evangelize the Jews with Apostolic truth. The LAW COULD NOT MAKE THE BELIEVER PERFECT/ACCEPTABLE TO GOD BY THE BLOOD OF BULLS AND GOATS! The temple and Mt. Zion belongs to the Lord not the Jews, Christians or Muslims. It is made holy by HIS PRESENCE THERE. FOR THREE AND ONE HALF YEARS IT WILL BE DEFILED BY THE BEAST AND APOSTATE JEWS WORSHIPPING THERE!!!


The CMT Try & Ride program continues to attract new riders to the transit system in St. Louis. As of Monday, November 3, 2014, 1,030 have registered for the program and are giving transit a try – more than 37 percent over the 2 year goal in five months !
CMT's Try & Ride program is an incentive program that provides a month worth of transit tickets for the work commute and a personalized route to work in exchange for committing to take transit to work at least 3 days a week for two months. Participants are asked to complete a survey at the end of the first month and at the end of the second month, and the data from these surveys is invaluable. It will be compiled and sent to Metro and East-West Gateway in a report designed to inform their efforts.
"The Try & Ride program demonstrates people will ride transit if we help them over the initial perceived hurdles. What is even better, the survey results are showing more and more riders committing to using transit after the initial two month period. We are excited to see how much more this program can grow and bring in new riders," said Kim Cella, CMT Executive Director.
An overview of the data received from the 2nd survey to date is provided below. If you are interested in Trying & Riding, register today!
Even though the commitment is to use transit for their work commute at least 3 times a week, 40% of riders are using it 5 days a week.
43% of riders use a bus and train combo route. 35% take MetroLink only. 38% take MetroBus only.
43% have less than .25 miles to walk to their boarding point, and 44% have less than .25 miles to walk to their final destination after boarding.
Only 27% of riders list a longer commute as their biggest transit hurdle.
52% of riders say that the cost savings of taking transit is their biggest benefit to transit use. 40% say its less stress and 37% say that more time to themselves is their favorite part of commuting by transit.
62% of riders say they'll stick with transit after the program ends. 26% say they might stick with it. Only 12% say they won't.
55% say they use transit outside of their work commute.
69% of participants own their own car.
75% of participants are between the ages of 25 & 54, 30% between the age of 25 & 34.


I've backpacked through South and Central America. I've worked at an orphanage in Russia. I've even climbed in remote places like Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat. But in preparing for my Polar Bear Expedition with Andy Biggs, I came to a realization. I am a city slicker.
As I began packing my "cold weather" gear, I read a sentence that called cotton the "fabric of death," as it stays wet, zapping valuable energy and dropping your core temperature. My wife immediately concluded that if the Polar Bears didn't get me, frostbite would.
I immediately headed to my new favorite store Moosejaw. Layering is the way to go. Today's high tech materials offer a plethora of light-weight highly compressible water/wind proof, and temperature regulating fabric options to fit the outdoor enthusiast needs such as polar fleece, primaloft, polarguard. I bought some capilene wicking under-garments, warm socks, hats, gloves, hand and feet warmers, etc.
I am expecting it to be cold, as it can get to minus 10 or even minus 20 degrees F. The upside is it could be 35F as a high and only a low of 20F at night. We will be staying at the Northern Lights Lodge. It certainly isn't The Hotel Sax, but I am sure it will be fun. I'm excited that it has WiFi, so I can keep updating everyone about this adventure.
Keep checking back. I leave tomorrow.


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Currents and corridors: Cocos Island's - Oceanographic
Currents and corridors
Words and photographs by Samantha Schwann
Three years ago, I embarked on a photographic project documenting ecologically unique areas that changed how I see the ocean.
My first trip was to Cocos, a tiny island located 340 miles off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica with an impressive list of ecological credentials (alongside a slice of pirate lore), including National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. Cocos is well-known among divers as one of the few remaining places in the world with schooling populations of the Critically Endangered scalloped hammerhead shark. The island itself looks like a sparkling emerald set into the vast open ocean. Cocos is a hive for an abundant and diverse array of marine life, both endemic and migratory. Occasionally referred to as "Shark Island", it contains the highest density of apex predators within the Eastern Tropical Pacific. More than 4,700 marines species have been recorded in its waters to date, including tuna, marlin, manta, dolphin, whales, and 30 varieties of coral. It is no wonder that Jacques Cousteau referred to Cocos as "the most beautiful island in the world", even naming one of the dive sites after his boat, the Alcyone.
Sharks love a good current, and the waters off Cocos feature a major one: the Northern Equatorial Countercurrent (NECC), which also impacts several other ecologically important locations such as the Revillagigedo Archipelago and the Central American Dome. The currents are so strong at Cocos that it is recommended for divers to carry GPS devices on all dives. On one dive at Alcyone (which is often not diver-friendly due to surface current strength), I nearly won a free trip to the Galapagos by underestimating them. The second I hit the water, my bulky camera system caught the rushing water and acted like a sail in the current, and I missed connecting with the down line anchored to the dive site below. In the blink of an eye I was whisked away by well over 100 feet, drifting further from the group every second. Quickly inflating my surface marker buoy and using my whistle, I was able to gain the attention of our zodiac tender who picked me up to rejoin the group, humbled and prepared for the inevitable (and well-deserved) ribbing I'd be getting over lunch.
The island has the appearance of a sparkling emerald set into the vast open ocean.
After I returned from my trip to Cocos I started reviewing the images and delving into articles and research, wanting to understand more about the island and why it contains such abundant biodiversity. I fell down a rabbit hole of information, and I tumbled deeper and deeper with every study. I had been under the impression that Cocos was an isolated island – which it is, at the surface. It is not connected to any continent and the nearest landmass is a 40-hour sail from the port city of Puntarenas. However, I was viewing it from a terrestrial perspective. It's underwater areas are highly connected via arteries of currents and corridors in between other biodiversity hotspots. Some of these enrich the island, such as the Central American Dome, while others benefit the migratory animals, such as the corridors connecting Cocos to seamounts and other aggregation areas.
The Central American Dome (also referred to as the Costa Rica Thermal Dome) is an oceanic phenomenon unique on Earth, discovered in 1948 by bathythermographs on fishing vessels. A cold, deep, nutrient-dense current containing one of the highest chlorophyll counts in the world shoots towards the surface at a velocity of up to 16 times the flow of the Amazon river. When this water reaches about 50 feet, it is hit with sunlight, a combination that produces an enormous algae bloom, igniting the entire food chain from plankton to blue whales. The dome is somewhat elusive, as it is nearly imperceptible from the surface, changing both in size and position along the Central American coast. While the nucleus is located approximately 9°N and 90°W offshore Costa Rica, throughout the year it is in constant migration, contracting and expanding by approximately 124 to 620 miles in diameter due to influences of trade winds and three major currents, of which the NECC is the most significant. The dome was established as a Mission Blue Hope Spot in October 2013, and while its exact ecological impacts are still being studied, the high nutrients are a virtual buffet for a dense concentration of species, enhancing the productivity of areas within the dome's diameter, which seasonally extends to Cocos.
I had been under the impression that Cocos was an isolated island – which it is, at the surface.
Forty miles away from Cocos, a deep volcanic mountain range rises from the seafloor, the summit peaking at a depth of 600 feet, surrounded by a chasm of deep ocean. Alongside a team of scientists, world-renowned photographer Brian Skerry conducted submersible expeditions to Las Gemelas Seamount in 2009 and again in 2012 to study the location, with each dive revealing extraordinary habitats. Their fascinating accounts published in National Geographic in September 2012 describe descents through the rich blues of the open ocean, sinking through the eerie tint of the twilight region of the ocean. Nearing the summit, the submersible lights revealed a remarkable environment, including glass sponges, octocorals, black and stony corals, calcified hydroids, and a significant number of species not yet described in scientific literature. They reported primarily using visual observation to count biomass, but in some areas, it was so thick that it required reference to video recordings. Over the course of several expeditions, the team found that Las Gemelas appeared to contain one of the highest concentrations of fish in the tropics worldwide – an estimated 7.8 tonnes of fish per hectare.
As the explorations continued, it became apparent that, although these areas of the seamount were being seen for the first time, humanity had left its fingerprint years before. During both expeditions every submersible dive reported layers of rope and fishing line along the reef, of which the pilot would need to carefully navigate around during the exploration to avoid entanglement. While spectacular diversity was observed, it was noted that that smaller fish accounted for up to 80% of the biomass. Local fishermen provided accounts of catching up to 1,000 groupers per day at the seamount in earlier times, and it was considered that as the larger fish stocks were exhausted, a population boom of smaller prey would occur.
Local fishermen provided accounts of catching up to 1,000 groupers per day.
What other corridors, swimways, and domes are just waiting to be discovered?
An exciting study published in Revista de Biologica Tropica on March 24, 2020, documented the first evidence of the critically endangered scalloped hammerhead shark making repeated traverses between Cocos and Las Gemelas Seamount between 2015 and 2016. Could Las Gemelas be a deep-water foraging site? The results of the study were exciting news, as evidence of a corridor between the two ecological hotspots could provide a stronger case for expanded protection. Cocos has been protected since 1978, and Las Gemelas from 2011, but illegal fishing operations lurk just outside the protection zone targeting the sharks within the corridor. As it is so far away from any major landmass it is difficult to patrol, and other than one ranger and perhaps a couple of university students conducting research in the jungle, the island is uninhabited.
In May 2020 there was further evidence of connectivity with the announcement of Mission Blue's newest Hope Spot: The Cocos Galapagos Swimway. Led by legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, the Mission Blue team conducted expeditions to Cocos in 2015 and 2017, to study the patterns along a 75,000 mile migratory corridor between Cocos and Galapagos, Ecuador. MigraMar, a network of groups conducting scientific research for migratory species in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, documented at-risk species such as whale sharks, silky sharks, scalloped hammerheads and green sea turtles using the corridor, with tagged species making repeated movements along the submarine mountain chain, potentially utilising the basalt for navigation. In combination with MigraMar, several national and international organisations joined together to submit a nomination for the swimway to receive conservation support as a Hope Spot. The swimway is not just a vital connection for the sharks and other migratory animals, it facilitates collaboration between international scientific and conservation groups for the protection of species, utilising what is increasingly considered as a triangular artery between Cocos, Galapagos, and Malpelo, Colombia.
When I first began my project I thought of Cocos as an ecological iceberg, isolated by vast open ocean – but with each new discovery by scientists and exploration teams, I now wonder whether the island is itself just the proverbial tip? Cocos is surely not alone in this, with an estimated 100,000 seamounts blanketing the floors of our ocean planet. What other links will be found between other seamounts and other biodiversity hotspots, and what other corridors, swimways, and domes are just waiting to be discovered? As a photographer, connectivity between abundant habitats now seems only natural, and has resulted in a more thoughtful perspective to resulting images. It has led me to approach a subject with a far more expanded view, to include their relationship with the environment – which I am increasingly finding as fascinating as the individual subjects themselves. Much like currents and corridors are pathways between vital hotspots, continued science, documentation and exploration are the arteries linking different critical advancements within the conservation sphere.
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In the perilous heart of Scion London, a dangerous and valuable poltergeist is on the loose – and it must be caught before chaos erupts on the streets of the capital. Here, the clairvoyant underworld plays by its own rules, and rival gangs will stop at nothing to win such a magnificent prize.
I'm so in love with this series already it's crazy.
This is the novella of Paige joining the team of Jaxon Hall. It follows her through her first few weeks of being a member and I think it added a lot to the story.
Throughout this novella I was kind of irritated at how Paige thought she was going to get fired all the time, but then I remembered that she's only 16 years old. 16 and she is helping a powerful mime-lord. Of course she's worried and concerned for the safety of her job! She's just a kid still; she shouldn't know all the certainties of life yet.
I liked that Paige was the one to figure out the miscommunications and issues with their little plan to capture the poltergeist. I thought it was cool, because it didn't seem unrealistic. Okay, keep in mind this is a fantasy book, there are parts that are fantastical, but it seemed quite realistic for the book.
I also buddy-read this with Kenedie from afangirlsbookshelf on Youtube, and we both liked it. I cannot wait to read The Mime Order to see where Paige goes and where her journey takes her. I think this is going to be one of my new favorite series….


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At the authentication level, XAP Security is equipped with standard encryption algorithms (such as AES and MD5), which can be easily configured and replaced. The authentication layer is provided with a default implementation, which can be customized to integrate with other security standards (i.e. Spring Security). This layer is also known as the authentication manager. The authentication layer is totally independent from the authorization decision layer. The authorization decision manager is internal to XAP components, and is used to intercept unauthorized access/operations to data and services.
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Homeopathic medicine is made from substances extracted from plants, animals or minerals.
Its application is suitable for all ages (children, adults, the elderly), including during pregnancy, due to the fact that all homeopathic medicines contain extremely small doses of actual pharmacological active agents .Therefore, cases of undesired secondary reactions are practically negligible.
The World Health Organisation recommend its use as a therapeutic and in conjunction with allopathic medicine.
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fou un compositor català actiu durant la segona meitat del segle XVI i el principi del XVII.

L'any 1543 succeí a Joan Brudieu, que dimití per causes desconegudes, com a mestre de capella de la catedral de la Seu d'Urgell. Es mantingué en el càrrec fins a l'octubre del 1545, que Brudieu retornà definitivament al seu antic lloc. En 1607-12 i 1615-18 ocupà el magisteri de capella de l'església de Santa Maria del Mar de Barcelona, aquest cop com a successor de Joan Borgueres. Se n'han conservat algunes composicions de caràcter religiós a la Biblioteca de Catalunya i a l'Orfeó Català.

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 Rodicio, C., López-Calo José, & Ismael Fernández. (2000). Diccionario de la música española e Hispanoamericana. Sociedad General de Autores y Editores.

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Algo pasa... Desde mi PC no puedo observar los dibujos de Lucía, sin embargo Norberto escribió un comentario...¿qué pasa?
Hola,,,,entre y me paso lo mismo....entre a blogger y se ve que algo paso q se puede ver nvmnte...no se q onda..bueno, sldos a todos!
Ahora si puedo ver el dibujo, cuanta soltura! Muy bueno!!! Bienvenida Lucia!
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2-3-2019 – A Crooked Tree pt 2 – Travis McGowan from Sojourn Collective on Vimeo.
Life in the 21st century can be so noisy and full of hustle and bustle that moments of quiet and still have to be actively sought. Let's set aside a few moments to do just that. Let's take a deep breath, hear the word of the Lord, and allow God to speak to us as he sees fit.
5 Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory.
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Let's celebrate that now as we spend some time in fellowship!


Trade tensions cap gains as U.S. inventories jump, confounding expectations.
Oil prices fell for a third day on Thursday, following a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories that added to existing concern about the rapid rise in global crude supply.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have increased production, as agreed at a meeting in June, to help to compensate for an anticipated shortfall in Iranian crude supplies once U.S. sanctions come into force later this year.
Brent crude futures were last down 33 cents at $72.06 a barrel by 1200 GMT, while U.S. crude futures fell 55 cents to $67.11.
"There's been a lot of bearish news over the last week. We've seen the OPEC July numbers increasing quite drastically month-on-month and along with that, Russian production back at pre-deal levels," ING commodities strategist Warren Patterson said.
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The United States believes Iran is preparing to carry out a major exercise in the Gulf in coming days, apparently moving up the timing of annual drills amid heightened tensions with Washington, U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull out of an international nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions on Iran has angered Tehran. Iranian officials have warned the country would not easily yield to a renewed U.S. campaign to strangle Iran's vital oil exports.
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I am so glad I have these posts to keep me on track. I need to have the weekly plan in order to make anything, but I have about 5 weeks (okay, probably 6) before baby arrives and I don't seem to be able to summon the brain power to think of anything to eat even though I keep being hungry… without this motivation, I wouldn't make myself do it.
I am sorry to do this to you, Simcha, but I need help!
My seven-year-old wants to be Toothless the Night Fury for Halloween. I am NOT crafty at all and I visit no crafty sites. We have a purple bat costume, and I think if I buy a nifty Toothless hat online and paint the purple bat costume black (and make a tail!), it ought to work. So tell me, crafty people, is it feasible to paint an entire felty-type kids bat costume with fabric paint? Is there any particular fabric paint I should look for, or avoid? I haven't the faintest idea how to dye fabric, or what kind of mess that would make, but would that be easier than fabric paint? Any bright ideas about the tail would be appreciated.
Just remember you're talking to a craft illiterate.
And be proud of me that I'm trying to get on with this in September instead of waiting til October 25 when it would surely end in wailing and gnashing of teeth.
I've never done this so I can't vouch for it, but you could try spray paint for fabric. Joann's seems to carry it.
Otherwise, buy cheap black fabric and sew or glue it to a black long-sleeve top under the arms and along the sides to make wings. Would that work?


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'Be alert but not afraid' - Bristol leaders call for calm after New Zealand mosque attacks
There will be a higher level of vigilance in response to the attack
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Police cordon off a road in Christchurch, New Zealand (Image: Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)
The Christchurch terror attack in New Zealand has been condemned by Bristol leaders, including the chair of Easton Jamia Mosque.
At least 49 people were killed after a gunman opened fire on worshipers in two mosques earlier today (March 15).
A man, who identified himself as 28-year-old Australian-born Brenton Tarrant, has been charged with murder and will appear in court on March 16.
The shooting, which came around the time people were attending Friday prayers, is the deadliest in New Zealand's history.
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Bristol leaders have condemned the terrorist attack and have urged the city's Muslim community to respond calmly but remain vigilant.
'We stand together as a community'
Abdul Malik (Image: John Kent)
Chair of Easton Jamia Mosque, Abdul Malik, said: "This gunman burst into a mosque on Friday when he knew that worshipers would of gathered for the Friday congregational prayers.
"His actions have meant that many people have been killed and injured and our thoughts and prayers today are dedicated to these people.
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He went on to urge the community to stay vigilant and rally together against such hatred.
"We stand together as a community not only locally but globally against such terrorism and as communities we will stay united in our efforts to fight such terrorism," he said.
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"I urge my community to stay vigilant and not to panic. I also request that videos of the attack are not shared on social media, as this would only spread fear and help the aims of such terrorism.
"Bristol mosques will hold special service during Friday Prayers in memory of those affected by the evil shootings in New Zealand and reassure their communities.
"We condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms and urge the international authorities to take action in helping eradicate Islamaphobia and hatred across the globe."
'Be alert but not afraid'
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Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees has also responded following the attacks, saying: "Our thoughts today are with the people of Christchurch and in particular the city's Muslim community following the horrifying attacks on people at peaceful prayer.
"We are united in our continued belief in freedom, democracy and the right of communities to live together in peace.
"As a City of Sanctuary we wear these beliefs proudly and refute extremism in all its forms. I want to reassure all communities in Bristol that we will continue to work together to make our city a place where all are welcome and safe.
"Whilst the details of these attacks will shock and sadden in equal measure it's important that we continue to respond calmly and peacefully. I would remind everyone to be alert but not afraid, reporting any security concerns to the police or the UK's anti-terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321."
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The city standard flying on top of Bristol City Hall will be lowered to half-mast today as a sign of respect.
'49 people have been barbarically killed whilst peacefully praying'
The flag flies at haft mast on the New Zealand High Commission in London's Haymarket (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)
Arif Khan, chairperson of the Council of Bristol Mosques, described the attack as a "vile and abhorring act of destruction".
"Many people waking up this morning could not comprehend the terrible news that 49 people have been barbarically killed whilst peacefully praying," he said.
"The planned attacks and mass killing deserves nothing than utter condemnation of this heinous crime to kill others.
"Our deepest thoughts and prayers are for those who have perished this way, for their friends and families, for the neighbourhoods in Christchurch, for the nation of New Zealand and for everyone touched by this vile and abhorring act of destruction."
He added that the Council of Bristol Mosques had been assured by police there would be a higher level of vigilance in response to the attack.
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"We have been assured by the Avon and Somerset Police there will be higher vigilance of policing in line with UK response," Mr Khan said.
"However, we believe it is a duty and responsibility upon us all to be vigilant without fear and report any matters to the Police which may be of a concern."


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Two Israelis Killed in West Bank Terror Attack; Manhunt for Shooter Underway
Israeli forces raid home of Palestinian suspect, former employee of factory where shooting occurred ■ Police suspect shooting may have been revenge attack
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Security forces at the scene of the attack, West Bank, October 7, 2018.Credit: Moti Milrod
Two Israelis were killed and a third was wounded in a West Bank shooting attack on Sunday morning.
The two victims were identified as Ziv Hajbi, 35, and Kim Yehezkel-Levengrond, 29, both married with children. A third casualty, a 54-year-old woman, was hospitalized in moderate condition. Hundreds attended Yehezkel-Levengrond's funeral on Sunday evening. Hajbi will be laid to rest on Monday at noon.
Israeli security forces identified the suspect as Ashraf Walid Saliman Na'alwa, a 23-year-old Palestinian man from Shuwaykah in the West Bank who worked at a Barkan factory. Before carrying out the attack, Na'alwa gave a coworker a note in which he said he planned to commit suicide and praised late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The note has led security forces to conclude that the shooting was a terror attack.
>> Analysis: Following attack, Israeli defense officials fear collective punishment could ignite West Bank
Ziv Hajbi, 35, and Kim Yehezkel, 29, the victims of a deadly shooting in the West Bank, October 7, 2018.
The Palestinian shooter seen fleeing the scene after opening fire at a factory in the West Bank on October 7, 2018.Credit: Screengra / YouTube / Haaretz
Eyewitnesses said the attack unfolded when the suspected assailant arrived at work at 7 AM after a two-week absence. The shooter went upstairs into the office where the attack would later take place before walking downstairs to his workroom, where he collected zip-ties and a weapon.
Following attack, Israeli defense officials fear collective punishment could ignite West Bank
Victims of West Bank terror attack: Ziv Hajbi, 35, and Kim Yehezkel, 29, both married with children
West Bank shooting suspect hadn't come to work for weeks, coworkers say
He then returned to the office upstairs, where he approached Yehezkel and tied her hands with a zip-tie. Another worker took notice and was shot in the stomach by the assailant. The wounded worker managed to return to her office and hide under her desk. The assailant then shot Yehezkel twice. The third victim, Hajbi, heard the sound of gunfire and attempted to flee, at which point the assailant shot and killed him.
The shooter later encountered another worker in the factory, who drew a pistol, shot at him and missed. The assailant attempted to shoot back, but his gun jammed and he escaped. The shooter then fled the scene and the Israel Defense Forces launched a manhunt.
The IDF has since raided the assailant's home and arrested indivuals suspected of aiding the shooter. IDF Spokesman Ronen Manelis called the shooting "a serious terror attack." Based on the fact that Yehezkel's hands were tied, authorities believe that the assailant originally intended to abduct the victims.
Employees of the Barkan industrial area have been told to remain indoors while police and military forces are scouting the area. Police investigators are bringing to the scene suspects who are familiar with the area and previously worked in the factory.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended his condolences to the families of the slain employees and said he is "sure we will bring the terrorist to justice soon" during a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem.
"This was not only an attack on innocent people going about their daily lives, it was also an attack on the possibility of Israelis and Palestinians coexisting peacefully," President Reuven Rivlin said following the attack.
Palestinian shooter flees scene of Barkan factory incidentCredit: Haaretz
The shooting incident at the Barkan industrial areaCredit: Haaretz
"I call on the Palestinian leadership to condemn this murderous attack and to use the forces at their disposal to capture the terrorist and those who aided him," Rivlin added.
Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said "the Israeli military and security forces are carrying out a widespread manhunt to track down the evil terrorist who carried out the terror attack in Barkan. It's a matter of time until we get our hands on him."
U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman took to Twitter, writing: "The Barkan Industrial Zone has been a model of Israeli-Palestinian coexistence since 1982, with thousands working and prospering together. Today a terrorist shattered that harmony by brutally murdering two Israelis at work. Our deepest condolences to the families of the victims."
'No signs'
The shooter was one of 250 Palestinian employees working at the trash recycling factory. His supervisor described him as a "normal employee" and said he did not suspect him.
The suspect still worked in the factory as recently as two weeks ago and the circumstances of his departure from the factory are still unclear, police said. A source familiar with the investigation said the attacker used a Karl Gustav rifle.
"There were no signs, he was entirely normal," the supervisor told Haaretz. "He didn't speak a single word of Hebrew, so we always spoke with an interpreter. He was a good worker. Any time I needed something fixed I could rely on him. When he didn't come to work for two weeks, we assumed he was having trouble at home, something personal. I told myself, when he sorted out the problem, he'd be back."
The office at the factory where the shooting took place, West Bank, October 7, 2018.Credit: Moti Milrod
Barkan industrial zone in the West Bank where the shooting took place, October 7, 2018Credit: Moti Milrod
The entrance to the factory where a shooting incident took place in the Barkan industrial area of the West Bank, October 7, 2018.Credit: Moti Milrod
The supervisor added, "today he came to work after a long absence, worked from the morning, even fixed an electrical fault, and suddenly went upstairs and did what he did."
Employees at the factory say the assailant had only been working there for four months and that contrary to police reports, he was not fired. The employees said they didn't know him because he was relatively new there.
"We work here based on trust, I believe in coexistence, but someone like this ruins everything you build. Palestinian employees are confused too," one employee said.
Sources in the defense establishment said there was no alert on an upcoming terror attack in the area, but did note that the fact that the shooter climbed to the second floor of the factory and fired on people in a specific room strengthens the assessment that it was an attempted revenge attack.
Sources also said that the nature of the shooting may imply that the shooter acted alone. Nevertheless, security forces are still investigating whether the attacker received his weapon from terror groups.
The Barkan industrial area where the shooting took placeCredit: Google Maps
The Barkan industrial area, which was established in 1982, is one of 14 industrial areas that Israel set up beyond the Green Line. Barkan is a highly populated area, and only 14 out of the 728 dunams that it was allocated are empty. Some 80 percent of the produce of Barkan factories is used for export.
'Bridge of coexistence'
Hamas released a statement in response to the shooting, saying: "The attack in Barkan is a new chapter in the struggle of the Palestinian people in the West Bank and a message to the young people of the West Bank and Gaza who are under siege."
The Islamic Jihad organization also issued a statement and congratulated the shooter. "The attack in the area of Ariel is a natural response to the crimes of the occupation in Gaza, Jerusalem and Khan al-Ahmar and against those who hurt children. It's a response to those who oppose the occupation and the continued damage inflicted on Palestinians. [Israel] shouldn't expect such events to take place without a reaction."
Yossi Dagan, the head of the Samaria Regional Council, where Barkan is located, said in response that the "attacker opened fire at one of the largest offices of the Barkan industrial area. This is a very difficult incident at a place that is a bridge of coexistence at the heart of Samaria."
Dagan added: "There are more than 8,000 employees in this industrial area, half of which are Jewish and half of which are Arab. I see Arabs and Jews who are sitting together and crying here. We will never break down. The Zionist project in Samaria, as well as everywhere else in the State of Israel, will continue in full force."
Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot recently warned ministers of a potential uptick in violent attacks across the West Bank, but according to initial assessments there is no connection between the shooting and Eisenkot's warning.
Last month, a 40-year-old Israeli man, Ari Fuld, was killed in a stabbing attack at the entrance to a mall near the West Bank's Gush Etzion Junction.
Fuld, a father of four from the settlement of Efrat, managed to shoot the assailant, a 17-year-old Palestinian from the West Bank village of Yatta near Hebron, who was later identified as Khalil Jabarin. The assailant suffered moderate wounds and was hospitalized.


The City of Windsor recently acquired a piece of history: Streetcar #351.
Streetcar #351 was built in 1918 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is 50 feet long, and weighs 24,688 pounds.
It is believed that Cars #351-354 were purchased by SW&A (Sandwich, Windsor and Amherstburg Railway) as used vehicles in 1927 from Public Service of New Jersey. They were equipped with smoking compartments and were placed in suburban service.
The cars were sold for $100 when the city switched to bus service in the late 1930s. Streetcar #351 was found in Belle River.
Recently purchased by the City of Windsor, the Streetcar is now being restored to its original glory. While that work is being done, City officials are planning where to locate the finished street car, what potential it has for usage and what amenities would be best to accompany it. To date, the City has held a Public Information Session and hosted a Public Survey to collect ideas on this exciting new acquisition.
Thank you to all those who completed our online Streetcar #351 Restoration Project Survey. The survey is now closed. City Administration will be reviewing all responses as we move forward on this project.
City staff ask for public input on streetcar restoration during open house. CBC Windsor. Jan 31/18.
You're invited to a streetcar planning open house. Windsorite.ca. Jan 29/18.
Meeting planned to discuss restoration of historic streetcar. CTV Windsor. Jan 12/18.
Windsor to restore antique streetcar. Radio Canada International. Oct 18/17.
In 7-4 vote, council approves restoring 99-year-old streetcar. The Windsor Star. Oct 17/17.
City to restore historic streetcar. Blackburn News. Oct 17/17.
City Council approves Windsor streetcar restoration, Sandwich Towne arch. CBC.ca. Oct 16/17.
City to restore old street car. Windsorite.ca. Oct 16/17.
Historic streetcar to get $500-$750K restoration. CTV Windsor. Oct 16/17.
Mayor hopes to restore and display century-old streetcar to showcase city's history. The Windsor Star. Aug 11/17.
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By Samuel on Saturday, March 5, 2022
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Other than the first instrumental song, the songs in the trailer are all written by Brittany Shane. They are "Pretty Sky", and "Long Way Home". "Pretty Sky" with vocals is featured in the closing credits of the film and "Long Way Home" is an outtake track from the sessions which produced "Have Heart Live Young", Brittany Shane's latest CD.
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Brittany Shane's song "Pretty Sky" was featured in this episode of "Living Lohan".


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A Tunbridge Wells councillor has issued a warning to members of the public not to get into unlicensed vehicles, after reports surfaced across social media that Uber drivers were circulating looking for work in the area. Controversial ride-sharing app Uber is not licensed to operate in Tunbridge Wells and now councillor Bob Backhouse wants to remind local residents that getting into an unlicensed vehicle can cause all sorts of problems.
The council posted a message on their Facebook page after receiving reports of Ubers operating illegally in the area.
In the message posted on social media, the council said: 'Going out tonight? We've seen a post from someone on a local online selling site saying Uber is in town.
'Uber isn't licensed by TWBC so please be careful. Only use licensed cabs and private hire vehicles. If you use an unlicensed vehicle chances are the insurance won't be valid.' As reported first in the Times Local News, Councillor Bob Backhouse, chair of the licensing committee said: "Uber is not licensed in the borough and has not made an application to the council's licensing service. "There is a clear safety message here and that is that taxi and private hire users should make sure they only use licensed vehicles."
Chairman of Tunbridge Wells Hackney Carriages, Shujaullah Baraki said: "Nobody should get in a taxi that is unlicensed, and if Uber were allowed to operate here they would not be good for the taxi business. "I am against Uber coming to Tunbridge Wells, as are a lot of taxi drivers as it will lose us our jobs." A spokesperson for the San Francisco app company said: "We recognise there have been concerns about private hire journeys crossing jurisdictional boundaries. "Last year we introduced changes that means drivers are only able to use our app within the region where they are licensed as a private hire driver. "We continue to work closely with local councils on this issue."


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A dark cloud loomed over Pangani Village. It was a night to remember, a mystery never to be solved. Who had slain the sons of Pangani's royal bloodline? Like a thief in the night, a ghost had entered the chief's residence and took a knife to the throats of the thirteen male descendants of Pangani the Great, including the reigning chief himself, Ganizani Pangani. The attack had been silent, swift, and deadly…until the last born daughter of Ganizani's twelfth bride spotted the lifeless body of her father as she tried to make her way to the latrine.
Fear gripped the faces of the women, but there was something in the eyes of the men that didn't sit well with the royal family's head of security. It would be hours before the local police made their way to the small village, it was thus his duty to get to the bottom of things before it was too late.
Kamwendo instructed his men to gather all the men in the makeshift community hall. They would tell him exactly who was behind the killings before the break of dawn. He had five major suspects in mind. No, six, now that his great nemesis was back in town. These men had not made it a secret that they loathed the chief's family and it's supposed shady dealings. But they were wrong, the village had grown bigger and better under Ganizani's reign. There was more money in the people's pockets, more wealth. It was only jealous that was eating up these foolish men.
"The five men, you know yourselves. Come to the front right now," Kamwendo commanded.
There was no movement in the crowd. The men all just stared at him like he was the biggest fool to have ever walked the earth. "The first suspect should be you Kamwendo!" Someone shouted from the back.
"Who said that?" The chief of security asked. No response.
"You're all cowards!" The officer barked. "How dare you slay your fellow man in his sleep? Why not fight him like real men in broad daylight? You think me a suspect?" He scoffed. "My family has faithfully served the royal family for four generations now, four!"
"It is also known that your family has been after the title for generations." This time he could see who had spoken up because the young man, about five foot eight, well-toned body, and with an unshakable confidence that could bring most men to their knees was sitting right in the front and glaring at him challengingly. The two young men weren't strangers to each other. In fact, they were rivals. It was only a few moons ago when the son of Chima the carpenter, one Sanana had gone ahead and married Kamwendo's betrothed. A war had been declared, and both men were determined to come out victorious.
"Lies! Lies! Lies!" Kamwendo screamed into Sana's face. The young man never flinched. He held his nemesis' gaze and dared him to make a wrong move.
Without his power as a royal officer, there was absolutely nothing about Kamwendo that was threatening to the young scholar. Indeed, Sanana was the pride of the village. He was the first man to obtain a degree from the highest institution of learning in the country. Four years ago, he had left behind him a village torn apart. Supporters of the corrupt and abusive royal regime felt that education was a white man's tool intended to blind the black man so he could forsake his heritage. Those that stood on Sanana's side, popularly known as the traitors, Sanana's father and his four other loyal friends argued that education was what the village needed to rid itself of the corruption, abuse, and plunder going on in the chiefdom, spearheaded by the royal family. Sanana was supposed to be the son who would liberate them all from all such vices.
Kamwendo had hoped Sanana's departure from the chiefdom would be permanent. During that time, he had managed to ingratiate himself to the royal family and won their favor. Thus, at the tender age of twenty-three, he was made head of security. Unlike his predecessors in his family who felt they were the rightful heirs to the throne, Kamwendo never coveted the throne. He had learnt through the futility of his father's schemes that it was easier to maintain power and control from the back. And now the untimely assassination of the royal family had put a dent in his elaborate plan.
"What reason would I have for killing the royal family when I know I would be the obvious suspect?" He was now standing on the podium, addressing the villagers like a king. "I know what you all think about my family, however, killing chief's family in such a manner would do more harm than good for us. Everyone will think we are just as wicked. Yes, I'm aware of the propaganda some of you have been spreading in the village.
"You've turned the people against the royal family with your nonsense about child abuse, forced marriages, under-age girls, " he laughed." If a man thinks a woman ripe, then she is. Period. You speak of corruption and plunder when what the royal family has been doing is managing your resources for you. If not for them, you would have minerals sitting in the ground for centuries to come, never benefitting from them. And you would have land filled with weeds and thorns."
"But aren't they guilty of all these things they've been accused of?" It was one of the famous five, Akina the shoe maker. If not for Sana, the two men would be in-laws.
"Says who?" Kamwendo asked. "Since when did honoring our culture become a crime in this land? The daughters of Pangani have always been ready for marriage. They're taken from their mother's wombs ready to serve their future husbands. It's always been their purpose. And this land that you claim we're selling to the government and the Chinese? This is all for the good of this village. We have so much land we don't know what to do with it. What is wrong with giving it to people willing to give us money so we can feed our families and expand our farms?"
Murmurs rocked the room once again.
"The people have never seen that money!" Sana roared. "Our people are dying from hunger and diseases that can be easily cured. We are not saying don't sell some of the land. All we are saying is that use that money to make the lives of our people better. We can't keep relying on herbs to protect our sick. Our women keep dying in child birth, our girls-"
"Didn't the royal family build you a clinic? What more do you want?" Kamwendo asked.
"That's true!" A sharp voice echoed through the room. There was silence as everyone turned to look at the speaker. Somewhere in the middle of the seated crowd, a short man rose to his feet, nodding his head proudly and profusely. "Our good man here speaks the truth," he said, his eyes searching the whole room for undivided attention. But everyone knew who he was so they murmured even more.
"That's not a clinic, it's a useless shack, a mortuary!" Someone shouted.
"There are no medicines there so what's the point of saying we have a clinic!?" Another shouted. "There are no real doctors there. Those fake healers keep killing us!" They went on and on and on.
"Silence!" Kamwendo fired a shot through the tattered tented roof and sent the room into glacial silence.
"Thank you my good man," the short man nodded appreciatively, ever more profusely.
"Shut your cheap dirty mouth Kachepa," it was another of the famous five, Miyanda the Maize farmer. He was sitting just a few feet away from the man of the moment. "We all know why you worship the royal family like that. It's those eight fat cows in your backyard. We have no time to listen to sell-outs here. Let real men talk before we stick you in the ass of one of your fat animals. It wouldn't be a long way after all."
"Did you hear that! He insulted me!" Kachepa cried excitedly to Kamwendo.
"We are diverting from the real issue here," Kamwendo said. "We are here to find out who wiped away the entire royal family, leaving the chiefdom without a single heir."
"Who says there's no heir?" Sana Asked. "The royal family has more than thirty daughters and the late chief had more than twenty wives during his very short tenure as a chief."
Murmurs in the room.
Kamwendo was laughing. "Here we go again, with all this talk about women. You're a married man now, why are you still so obsessed with women?"
"It's because I'm married now that this issue has become even more important to me," Sana said.
"So you think just because you left the village for a bit and learnt how to read and talk like a muzungu that now you know better than all of us?"
"I never said that, that's your own inferiority complex speaking," Sana retorted. "And leave my wife out of this. She's none of your concern, has never been."
"My info-what?"
Sana chuckled. "My point is, in as much as we need to find the killers of the royal family, we need to ask ourselves why someone…or some people felt justified in wiping out an entire family in the first place, specifically the sons. People are angry Kamwendo. They want to see change. When people have fought monsters for so long, they too risk turning into monsters."
"Should I take that as a confession Sana?" Kamwendo asked.
"You can if you have the balls," the young man fired back.
Kamwendo furiously rubbed his hand against his forehead in a bid to control calm his escalating emotions. He didn't need to give Sana any more reason to think he was the better man. "So, you think slaying the royal family will fix that?" He asked. "Because of such foolishness, a succession dispute looms over us. Who is going to rule us now? We have killers in our midst right now, meaning no one is safe."
"The only people that aren't safe are the ones who insist of going against the people," Sana's father said.
"Is that a threat?" Kamwendo asked.
"Do you feel threatened Kamwendo? Have you ever acted against the will of the people?" He asked.
Kamwendo appeared tongue-tied.
"I would also like to say something." A grey haired man seated on the far left in the third row raised his hand, his head bowed to the ground. Everyone in Pangani, young and old could recognize that strong enchanting voice in their sleep.
"Ah, Bakuyi, speak our wise one." Kamwendo stepped down from the podium to sit on one of the high chairs. The room fell silent as everyone waited for the old man to speak.
Bakuyi was revered and feared by both men and kings within Pangani village and beyond. He was a man of a few words, but whenever he spoke, his words were gripping and memorable. Two chiefs who had disregarded his role in the chiefdom had died the most painful death and left behind embarrassing legacies that would haunt the royal family forever. And now the whole male blood line had been wiped out because they refused to heed his warning against incurring the wrath of the people. Pangani village accredited all its bountiful years of prosperity to the wisdom of the old man, and rightly so.
From his sitting position, Bakuyi raised his head to look at the young man in front. "A single bracelet does not jingle," slowly but surely, he stated. "Listen, not with your ears, but your eyes." He paused, slowly turning his head to look from left to right, then back at Kamwendo. "When the Shepard comes home in peace, the milk is sweet," he continued. "There is no secret in a village, unless the village itself is the secret." He proceeded to thump his wooden handstaff three times against the ground before lowering his head again.
If Kamwendo had hoped to find answers, he had finally succeeded.
The assembly had officially come to an end. Pangani Village was never to be the same again. The dark cloud above shifted as the heavens set dawn into motion.
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Marina Evgenievna Cherkasova (; born 17 November 1964) is a Russian retired pair skater. With Sergei Shakhrai, she won the 1979 European title at the age of 14. At 15, she was the 1980 Olympic silver medalist and 1980 World champion.

Career
Cherkasova and Shakhrai trained in Moscow with Stanislav Zhuk. Their main rivals included fellow Soviets Irina Rodnina / Alexander Zaitsev, whom they never defeated, Irina Vorobieva / Igor Lisovsky, Marina Pestova / Stanislav Leonovich, and Veronika Pershina / Marat Akbarov.

Cherkasova and Shakhrai were 12 and 18 respectively when they were paired together. Initially, there was a 35 cm height difference between the pair, with Cherkasova only 138 cm tall.

Cherkasova was 12 when the pair captured the bronze at their first European Championship in 1977. Their height difference facilitated innovation in twist and lift elements; they became the first pair to perform the split quadruple twist in 1977. Later, the judging standards were changed to value physical harmony between the partners, which handicapped Cherkasova and her partner.

They won the European title in 1979. By 1980 Cherkasova had grown 20 cm. The change affected their technical elements, however, the pair managed to win silver at 1980 Europeans, silver at the 1980 Olympics, and gold at Worlds. At the age of 15 years, 93 days, Cherkasova was one of the youngest figure skating Olympic medalists.

Shakhrai's problems lifting his now 45 kg partner eventually resulted in them splitting up. By 1981, Cherkasova had grown so tall that Shakhrai could no longer effectively lift her. This caused them to miss the medal podium at the World Championship in Hartford, Connecticut, finishing in fourth place.

Cherkasova and Shakhrai continued to train into the 1982 season, however eventually broke up. She briefly paired with Rashid Kadyrkaev, a World junior medalist in 1980 and 1981, but he left to skate with Elena Kvitchenko at the invitation of Igor Moskvin in Leningrad.

Later life
In 1982, Cherkasova joined the Moscow Ice Ballet where she met her husband. In 1986, they had a son, Vitaly, and a few years later, a daughter named Daria. Cherkasova is now a children's coach in Moscow.

Competitive highlights
(with Shakhrai)

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