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Norwegian Gem - by Norwegian Cruise Line
Greece, Montenegro, Croatia & Italy from Athens with Stay, 26 June 2023 (11 nights)
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Greece, Montenegro, Croatia & Italy from Athens with Stay
Norwegian Gem
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Athens Hotel Stay - 2 Nights
Cruise departs from Athens (Piraeus)
Thira, Santorini
Mykonos Town, Mykonos
Cruises on Norwegian Gem
Athens (Piraeus)
DAY 1 - 28 Jun 2023
Just a short distance from Athens, Piraeus is the biggest port in the Mediterranean and sees over 20 million cruisers each year. This port city is a perfect example of life by the sea, boasting an impressive harbour and authentic seafood dining, as well as the rich and fascinating history of ancient Greece. Whether you're looking to discover archaeological findings or just want to relax in the sun at a friendly café, Piraeus is the place to be.
Things to do in Athens (Piraeus):
Agia Triada Church
Despite being a modern construction, Agia Triada features Byzantine architecture as well as an impressive dome that is visible from every spot within the church. Overlooking the port of Piraeus, Agia Triada is a must visit to discover the history of the town and take in the tranquillity.
This vibrant and colourful district is nestled on top of a hill with views out over the bay. A walk around this neighbourhood will take you to quaint cafes, neoclassical architecture, Prophet Elias church and the Veakeion outdoor theatre.
Covering the Mycenaean period to the Roman era, the Piraeus Archaeological Museum offers artefacts excavated from Piraeus' landscape, as well as collections donated from other sites. Visitors will discover monuments, statues, artwork and more.
One of only three surviving Liberty ships, the SS Hellas Liberty is a fascinating vessel to explore. This floating maritime museum was presented to the public in 2010 and covers a range of exhibits people of all ages will enjoy.
Zea Bay
With stunning views of the Saronic Gulf and the beautiful vessels moored in the harbour, the bay of Zea is the perfect place to go for a walk, enjoy a delicious coffee and take in the sunshine. You'll find many hidden gems here, including ancient walls.
Known for unrivalled views, sparkling blue sea and iconic bleached-white architecture, Santorini is a truly unforgettable destination. A stroll down one of the many cobbled streets and along the volcanic-sand beaches is the perfect way to spend a romantic evening, while kids and families will love taking the plunge from a caldera cruise and exploring the colourful markets. Finally, don't forget to delve into Santorini's past at the many museums on offer.
Things to do in Thira, Santorini:
Located in the centre of Fira, the Archaeological Museum of Thera is a must visit for insight into the civilizations that came before present day, featuring artefacts from the Archaic, Roman, Geometric and Hellenistic periods, including Byzantine works of art.
Thira
Thira, as the capital of Santorini, is the gem of the area and boasts fantastic nightlife and restaurants with mouthwatering food. Here you can feel and be part of the action as it all takes place.
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Home to the artefacts found at multiple archaeological sites such as Akrotiri, some of these excavations were discovered as early as 1867. Visitors will find numerous temporary and permanent exhibitions offering insight into the prehistoric age of Thira.
Santorini Cable Car
Before the cable car, tourists to Santorini would have to climb the winding stairs to the capital or ride by mule. Now, this mode of transport offers stunning sights of the land and sea on the way up, as well as access to the volcano.
If you are looking to get a better look at the local geography, Santorini Volcano is a fantastic place to start with regular boat trips to look at the powerful effects that a volcano can have on the local environment.
Whether you're in the mood for stretching out on an idyllic beach, itching to explore the maze of streets in search of seafood, or even looking to dance the night away at a seaside superclub, Mykonos has something for everyone. History buffs will be fascinated by the archaeological site of Delos, while Mykonos Windmills provide the perfect holiday snap. A romantic dinner along Little Venice is a must for couples- especially at sunset.
Things to do in Mykonos Town, Mykonos:
This row of 18th century fishing houses looks out onto the crystal clear sea, providing beautiful views both day and night. Though they aren't fishing houses anymore, the shops, restaurants and bars that have replaced them still give a very enchanting waterfront experience.
Boasting plenty of sun-kissed beaches, including Fokos and Kapari beaches, there's plenty of space and options for a relaxing day on the sand by the blue sea.
Paraportiani Church
Paraportiani Church is one of the most photographed churches in the world, and it's easy to see why. The whitewashed structure stands out vibrantly against the ocean backdrop, creating fantastic photo opportunities and a romantic place to take a stroll.
Mykonos Windmills
Featured on many postcards you'll find in Greece, the Mykonos Windmills are an iconic sight of the island. Once vital to the economy, the seven windmills are now a beautiful spot to take photos and explore- particularly at sunset.
Matoyianni Street
Day or night, Matoyianni Street is bustling with shopping, dining and bars. It's the perfect place to find handmade souvenirs, such as jewellery and even sandals, as well as other designer boutiques. Visitors will also love the live music here!
Delos Archaeological Site
This small island is one of the most prominent archaeological sites in Greece, and is simply teeming with mythological and historical insights. Visitors will marvel at the artefacts exhibited here, including sculptures of Apollo and Artemis.
DAY 5 - 02 Jul 2023
One of Greece's most verdant islands and perfect for a family holiday with charming architecture, an impressive fort and a 16th century church, Agios Spyridhon. Mount Pantokrantor rears up in the north of the island and all around the edges are sandy beaches and small villages. Whether you're here to top up a tan on the stunning Loggas Beach or eager to discover the gorgeous monuments, Corfu has something for everyone.
Things to do in Corfu:
Agni Bay
This hidden gem will provide the perfect getaway from bustling crowds. If you're looking to relax in a quaint fishing village, enjoy traditional Corfiot cuisine on the waterfront and take a dip in the vibrant waters, Agni Bay is the place for you.
Loggas Beach
Surrounded by imposing cliffs, Loggas Beach – otherwise known as Sunset Beach – is one of the most beautiful spots in Corfu. You won't find wild water sports here, instead you'll witness breath-taking sunsets and take a dip in the warm, gentle water.
Saint George Church
Built in 1840 for British troops serving in Corfu, the Church of St George now hosts only two services each year, as well as occasional exhibitions. With views out over Garitsa Bay, this church resembles an ancient Greek temple and provides great photo opportunities.
Vlacherna Monastery
Found on a tiny islet close by to the airport of Corfu, Vlacherna Monastery dates back to around the 17th and 18th centuries. The beautifully preserved building is a great photo opportunity particularly at sunset, and the perfect place to take a romantic stroll.
Nestled among the mountains, Kotor provides the setting for a picturesque cruise holiday. A walk around Old Town Budva will take you past timeless architecture, while San Giovanni Castle has the best photo opportunities. Kotor is not just for relaxing and scenic strolls though, with Aquapark Budva providing a fun-filled day for all the family. Don't forget to stop by the many charming eateries in between for an authentic taste of Kotor cuisine too.
Things to do in Kotor:
Jaz Beach
If you are looking for a secluded beach tucked away in serenity by beautiful rock coves, head to Jaz Beach where you'll be able to sunbathe and relax.
St Tryphon's Cathedral
After being restored numerous times following earthquakes, St Tryphon's Cathedral continues to represent the expertise of Roman architecture. With many stunning artefacts and decorations, this cathedral is well worth exploring.
Lovćen National Park
A short drive from Kotor, Lovćen National Park is home to imposing mountains including the spectacular Mount Lovćen standing 1,749 metres high. With no shortage of outdoor adventures to discover, visitors will love quad biking and zip lining in particular.
With countless boutiques, authentic eateries, and bars as well as a quaint museum teeming with ancient artefacts, Old Town Budva is a delightful place to explore. Enjoy dessert from a charming bakery, admire the view from the citadel and bask in the peace and quiet.
San Giovanni Castle
After climbing 1,350 stairs to a height of 1,200 metres you'll find this impressive fortress built between the 9th and 19th centuries. With Byzantine and Venetian roots, this structure is beautifully preserved and teeming with fascinating history to discover.
Aquapark Buvda
Nestled in lush surroundings with views over the town nearby, Aquapark Budva is perfect for spending a hot afternoon cooling off. The park features multiple pools and waterslides to suit a range of ages, as well as a restaurant, bars, shops and lockers.
It's easy to see why Dubrovnik is one of the best highlights on a Mediterranean cruise. In 1979, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its beautifully preserved ancient architecture that you'll love to spend hours exploring. Fans of the hit series Game of Thrones will particularly love to recreate their favourite scenes filmed here, while history and art enthusiasts will adore the fortresses and museums.
Things to do in Dubrovnik:
Bellevue Beach
This small and intimate beach provides a quiet getaway from the crowds. Relax in the sun watching the locals play water polo, before taking a dip in the crystal clear waters and exploring the nearby cliffs and caves.
Sunj Beach
If you are looking for something relaxing but also to spend some time exploring, head along the sandy beaches and rocky paths where you'll find Sunj beach. Here the waters range from beautiful crystal blue to alluring green where you can swim and relax under the sun with a wide range of bars to pick from.
Lokrum Island
A short ferry ride from Dubrovnik Old Town, Lokrum Island is a fantastic place for a day trip. With a beautiful botanical garden planted in the 19th century, the ruins of a Benedictine monastery and spots for swimming in the sea, you'll love exploring this tiny island.
Lovrijenac Fortress
At 37 meters above the sea, Fortress Lovrijenac offers impressive views across the landscape. Used as a filming location for Game of Thrones, the fortress played an important role in protecting the Old City, which visitors will learn about as they explore the grounds.
Muralles de Dubrovnik
Covering 1,940 metres with 6 fortresses, the Walls of Dubrovnik are a must visit for Game of Thrones fans and lovers of architecture. Visitors can join walking tours of the walls which take approximately two hours and offer unrivalled views over the city from the forts.
St John Fortress
One of the most important forts in the Walls of Dubrovnik, it now houses the Maritime Museum and Aquarium, containing artefacts, paintings and documents telling the history of city. The aquarium, meanwhile, is where you'll find marine life that thrives in the waters off Croatia.
Although the largest town in Coastal Slovenia, Koper is a hidden gem that, at first glance, may seem like a simple port city. But at the heart of this destination is fascinating medieval history just waiting to be unravelled, with the Praetorian Palace being a real highlight. Easily covered on foot, a simple stroll around the city will take you to ancient architecture, traditional taverns, shopping and wine cellars.
Things to do in Koper:
Hrastovlje Village
For a quaint, peaceful escape from the city, Hrastovlje Village is home to scenic views of rolling hills, vineyards and traditional Istrian architecture. Here, you'll find the 13th-century Church of the Holy Trinity, as well as art galleries, hiking and cycling.
Koper City
This pebble beach is located just a short distance from the cruise terminal, making it an easy place to visit and soak up the sun. With plenty of lounging chairs available as well as a restaurant, café and showers, Koper City Beach has everything you need for a relaxed day out.
Praetorian Palace
As one of the most integral structures in Koper, the Praetorian Palace is an impressive landmark that will take visitors on a journey of the town's history. Built in the 15th century, it represents a Venetian Gothic style and serves as a Tourist Information Centre from where you can take tours.
The 'floating city' of Venice has romantic connotations all over the world. Known for picturesque canals, colourful buildings, gentle gondola rides, good food, and an ample supply of history, this is one Italian destination that sits on many a bucket list. See magnificent architecture in St Mark's Square, the fascinating Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and the famous Bridge of Sighs. After soaking in centuries of history, be sure to make time to simply watch the world go by with a world-class cup of coffee and a piece of tiramisu, or indeed an indulgent glass of wine and pasta dish.
Things to do in Venice:
Giudecca Island
Located in the Venetian lagoon, Giudecca Island is a small, attractive resort offering some lovely cafes, bars, and restaurants as well as pretty architecture. Over the years it has had a varied history, having been the home to some grand palaces and gardens, before becoming a centre of industry in the 20th century, particularly during World War II. One 16th century mansion has been converted into a beautiful luxury villa.
St. Mark's Square
Piazza San Marco – or St Mark's Square – is the main square in Venice. It is one of the main attractions, and has had a vibrant role in Venetian history, having been a centre of politics, commerce, and religion over the years. Today it is one of Venice's main attractions, being surrounded by beautiful architecture on all sides – including the magnificent Basilica di San Marco. Not only a stunning piece of architecture, St Mark's Basilica also has a fascinating and exciting history. The original church was built in the 9th century, and the construction was ordered by the doge to house the remains of Apostle St Mark the Evangelist which had been stolen by Venetian merchants on a trip to Alexandria. This church was then burned down in the year 976, and was rebuilt again two years later. It was consecrated in the late 11th century, and since this time has seen many repairs and refurbishments.
Bridge of Sighs
This well-known, historic piece of architecture joins Venice's prisons to Doge's Palace – or more accurately, the interrogation rooms in the palace. Legend says that when prisoners of the 17th century crossed the bridge into the prison, they sighed at their last view of Venice – hence the name. Today the bridge also has romantic significance, with local lore saying that lovers who kiss beneath the bridge in a gondola will have a love that lasts forever.
Doge's Palace
From the late 7th century until the late 18th, Venice had a system of doges, who acted as elected leaders of the region. Doge's Palace – now known as Palazzo Ducale – was built in the 14th century as a residence for the doge, and for other political bodies. It was a venue used for debates, a court of law, grand events such as balls, and even had prison cells on the ground floor. The beautiful palace is located in Piazza San Marco, and was opened to visitors in 1923.
Island of Burano
Within Venice's lagoon is the picturesque island of Burano, well known for its colourful buildings and pretty canals. First inhabited in the 6th century, Burano has long been a small fishing community, which rose in prominence with the production of lace in the 16th century – a tradition it is still known for today. Burano is a gorgeous spot to wander around, enjoy a gelato, and browse the fabulous range of intricate lace work which is available to purchase in varying forms.
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We did the 2 nights Niagara, 3 nights New York, 10 days cruising on the Gem in February. This was our first visit to North America and our first ever cruise (so cannot compare to other lines), and we had a great time, although wouldn't go to Niagara again now we have seen the falls. We stayed at the Sheraton, which, according to reviews, is just about the best mainstream hotel available and ate in the buffet restaurant (1 dinner & 2 breakfasts) - a bit pricey but good and with fantastic views. The area around the hotel is very tacky with amusement arcades etc and not to our liking. Included transfer to train station to catch the Amtrak to NYC was fine, luckily got there early as within 1/2 hour was absolutely packed with Brits doing the same itinerary. Yes, the train was slow (total journey around 11 hrs) but we didn't mind as seats were comfortable. Husband queued for 2 hrs for coffee but, as he said, he didn't have anything else to do! Took taxi from Penn station to our hotel - The Marcel at Gramercy, which was fine for us, although compact, with a view of the Empire State Building. Had great 2 full days in NY - did 9/11 museum, Top of the Rock, brunch at Grand Central etc. Thoroughly recommend Bluebell Cafe near hotel, especially Sunday brunch. Included transfer to Gem very disorganised, our 'private' car was booked for 11.30 but we didn't get one until about 1pm and then had to share it. The same happened with included transfer from Gem to JFK at the end of cruise. Anyway, on to the Gem. We loved it. Yes it is geared up for the American customer but there were quite a lot of Brits and other nationalities on board and, believe me, obnoxious and loud individuals come from a variety of countries including the UK. Luckily the ship is big enough to get away from them! We ate in the MDR most of the time and found the food and service very good. We had bought the 3 nights speciality dining package but really didn't think it worth it or necessary. Always good choice available in buffet, especially at breakfast time. The drinks package was included in the deal and it was great not having to worry about the final bill. Our balcony cabin was midships on Deck 9 and very comfortable, especially the bed. We took 3 excursions with NCL as rookie cruisers, which were a bit pricey but very enjoyable. We loved the musician Leo who played guitar and sang in the evenings but didn't go to entertainment in the theatre once, so can't comment. A great first cruise and we are definitely hooked, having booked another one, this time sailing from Southampton, within 2 weeks of our return!
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Against cannons, marching bands. Russian regiment to boost morale
Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine, which Putin expected to end in days, has been ongoing for 10 months and shows no sign of ending. With winter already on the ground, Moscow is trying to boost the morale of its troops, frozen between a war they haven't heard of and tough Ukrainian defenses. The solution is to march against the cannons… brass band.
Russia will send musicians to the frontline in Ukraine in a bid to boost the morale of its troops at war. The Russian Defense Ministry announced this week the creation of a "front-line creative brigade" that will include singers and musicians.
War in Ukraine. Kiev was targeted by more than 20 drone strikes
Gera Another Russian oligarch has died under mysterious circumstances. He fell down the stairs
Gera Russian soldiers were ordered to carry dress uniforms and medals to Kiev
The formation of this regiment was revealed to the world through a regular statement by the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom, MoD. According to the British document, "a significant vulnerability among Russian troops" fighting in Ukraine is low morale.
According to the MoD, the creative brigade is promoting the morale of troops with the historical connection of "military music and organized entertainment" and follows a public campaign asking for musical instrument donations.
Russian news website RBC revealed that it will be created by President Putin and military personnel recruited by "professional artists who have volunteered for military service". This musical unit will have the task of maintaining "high morale and the political and psychological condition of the participants of the special military operation".
See also Kremlin advises not to accept Russian Nobel Peace Prize - Observer
Meanwhile, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says he visited the front lines. He "spoke to troops on the ground" at an advanced "command post," according to a statement posted on the Telegram social network.
Shoigu "flew over areas where Russian troops were deployed and checked the forward positions of units in the special military task zone," the Telegram note added. Information that cannot be independently verified. It is also unknown whether Shoigu actually moved forward with the battle.
The total number of Russian casualties in the war is unknown. About 100,000 Russian soldiers have died or been wounded since the start of the conflict, according to a Reuters news agency report.
According to the United Nations, the invasion of Ukraine killed 6,595 civilians and injured 10,189. The numbers confirmed and given to the United Nations agency are far from reality.
According to the UN, the military offensive launched by Russia in Ukraine on February 24 has displaced more than 13 million people – more than six million internally displaced and more than 7.8 million have fled to European countries.
Another Russian oligarch has died under mysterious circumstances. He fell down the stairs
11-year-old girl who weighed 242kg reveals: "A cake never entered my house"
Denmark is the least corrupt country, while the UK has the worst score ever

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Muwatta Imam Muhammad: Arabic [B]
Manufactured by: Imam Muhammad Shaybani
Muwatta Imam Muhammad : Arabic, New,
[A4+] Extra Large Hardback - 507 pages,
by Imam Muhammad al-Shaybani [d.189h],
Hashiya al-Taliq by Abd'al Hayy Lacknawi [d.1304h],
*Published by Maktaba Bushra, Karachi.
Now in Stock & Despatching,
This is the 'Dars e Nizami' edition of the famous Hadith book on the 'Hanafi' school of fiqh, Al-Muwatta Imam Muhammad bin Hasan Shaybani, rahimahullah. This work is based on the Muwatta of Imam Malik, with added commentary and narrations by Imam Muhammad Shaybani (132-189 AH), who is considered the chief transmitter of the Hanafi Madhhab.
This edition includes the Hashiya al-Taleeq al-Mumajjad of Shaykh 'Abd al-Hayy al-Lacknawi, rahimahullah. It is a decent two colour computerised print by Bushra Printers, Karachi.
Imam Muhammad al-Shaybani, may Allah be pleased with him, : He is Abu 'Abdullah Muhammad ibn al-Hasan ibn Farqad al-Shaybani. Muhammad was born in Wasit in 132 AH, and grew up in Kufa. He was a pupil of Imam Abu Hanifah, May Allah be pleased with him.
Imam Shafi'i, rahmatullahi ta'a' alayhi, said, "I have not seen anyone more eloquent than him. I used to think when I saw him reciting the Qur'an that it was as if the Qur'an had been revealed in his language." He also said, "I have not seen anyone more itelligent than Muhammad ibn al-Hasan." Imam al-Dhahabi, rahimahullah, said, "He narrated from Malik ibn Anas and others, and he was one of the great oceans of knowledge and fiqh, and he was strong [when he narrated] from Malik." Imam Muhammad, rahimahullah, said, "I stood at Malik's door for three years and I heard [the Muwatta'] from him [with] more than seven hundred hadith." He died in Rayy in 189 AH.
Imam 'Abd al-Hayy al-Lacknawi [1264 - 1304 after Hijri]
He is 'Abu l-Hasanat 'Abd al-Hayy bin Muhammad 'Abd al-Haleem al-Ansari al-Lakhnawi (1264-1304 AH / 1848-1887 CE). He was the author of many famous works and a renowned scholar of his time. He was born in Banda, India and was a descendend from the Sahabah - Sayyidina Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, radi Allahu ta'ala anhu. His predecessors emigrated from Madinah Munawwarah to Hirat, then to Lahore, Delhi and finally to Sihala and Firangi Mahal near Lucknow.
Imam 'Abd al-Hayy memorised the Noble Qur'an at the age of ten. He studied some Persian books under his learned father and continued learning many sciences, so much so that he began teaching many of the books he had learnt himself under various scholars. The Mufti of Makkah, Shaykh Ahmad ibn Zain Dahlan, rahmatullahi ta'ala 'alayhi, granted him permission for all isnad (chain of narration) from Al-Hidayah of Marghinanai as well as what he had learnt from all his teachers.
He passed away in Rabi ul Awwal 1304h. at the young age of 39 and was buried in the graveyard of his ancestors.
More from Imam Abd al-Hayy al-Lacknawi,
More Dars e Nizami books,
Also see Arabic Books.
Dimensions : 34.5 x 25.5cm.
*Non ASWJ Publisher.


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Baseball: Firebirds fly by Patriots
OXFORD – Falls Lake Academy used smart baserunning and timely hits late in the game to defeat the Franklin Academy Patriots 7-1 on April 17 at Granville Athletic Park.
The Firebirds went on top with Drew Fletcher's solo shot over the right-center field fence and held that lead going into the fourth inning.
Keyon Green drew a walk to start the home half of the fourth inning and advanced on a wild pitch. Green stole third and was ready to score.
Falls Lake Academy coach John Fletcher called for the suicide squeeze play. Green took off toward home plate, but the batter pulled back the bunt attempt at the last minute. Green was in a pickle and was eventually chased down and tagged out.
"We did not execute the squeeze play well. We practice that particular play over and over again, but it is different with a real live situation," Fletcher said. "You never know how the other team will react to the play."
Franklin Academy tied the game a 1-all in the top of the fifth inning. Fletcher huddled the team together and told them to relax.
"We knew one run was not going to win this game," Fletcher said.
Colson Teal went to a full count before watching ball four sail high and wide. Teal got a huge lead and stole second with Fletcher in the batter's box. The Franklin Academy staff decided to intentionally walk Fletcher rather than giving him the opportunity to hit the ball.
Teal tested the Franklin Academy pitcher on the throw to second. He saw the opportunity to steal third and took off. Fletcher broke toward second on the play. The Patriot catcher fired the ball toward third base, but the bullet was off the mark. Teal tagged third and headed home with Fletcher right on his heels. The Firebirds had a 3-1 lead heading to the sixth inning.
Jacob Borden continued to work hard on the mound for the Firebirds and held the Patriots in check in the top of the sixth inning.
The Patriots sent a new pitcher to the hill in the bottom of the sixth inning and he got off to a rocky start issuing a walk to Colin Johnson. Trey Nuckles singled to advance Johnson to second. Chase Hester doubled to drive in Johnson and move Nuckles to third.
The Firebirds continued to rock the third Patriot pitcher with Chase Edwards delivering a double to score Nuckles and Hester for a 6-1 lead. Fletcher and Borden drew walks to load the bases. Edwards scored on a fielder's choice.
The Firebirds held a 7-1 lead with Drew Fletcher heading to the mound to close the game. Fletcher faced four batters in the top of the seventh inning and struck out two.
Borden was the winning pitcher for Falls Lake. He faced 22 batters, scattered three hits and struck out seven Patriots.
Statistics — Trey Nuckles (2-for-2, RBI), Chase Edwards (1-for-3, RBI, 2B), Drew Fletcher (1-for-1, RBI, HR), Chase Hester (2-for-3, RBI, 2 BB), Colson Teal (RBI) and Jacob Borden (1-for-3).
The Firebirds have a 8-1 overall record and stand in first place in the North Central Conference with a 5-0 record.
"It has been hard to gauge how well we are playing," Fletcher said. "We have had so many games rained out and we have not been able to practice as much as I would like because of the weather."
The Firebirds will play a doubleheader against Oxford Prep today and host Voyager on Monday and East Wake Academy on Tuesday.


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Cancer society honors Fergie as mom of year
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, becomes the American Cancer Society"s Mother of the Year this week in Washington.
Ferguson, 47, is the mother of two teenage girls, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. She says cancer prevention begins by being a good role model.
"They see that I go running, I get on my bicycle, I do yoga, pilates, whatever else I do," Ferguson told George Stephanopolous in an appearance Sunday on ABC"s "This Week." "Do you know what they do? Get up off the sofa, turn the television off, walk to work, walk around the block, more vegetables, more fruits at school, less soda pops, less fast food."
When she was asked whether she would like to receive the award, Ferguson said she first talked to her children. Their response was, ""Mom, of course,"" she said.
"I can safely say one of the best things I"ve done is be a good mother," Ferguson said.
Ferguson and Britain"s Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, divorced in 1996. Ferguson published a best-selling memoir, "My Story," and went on to become a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers.
Polanski plans film
about Pompeii"s last days
Oscar winning director Roman Polanski is to team up with thriller writer Robert Harris to recreate the last days of Pompeii, the author told a British newspaper.
The Sunday Times said the epic"s $197 million cost will make it the most expensive movie ever filmed in Europe.
Based on Harris" 2003 novel "Pompeii," the movie will recount events surrounding the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, which led to the deaths of thousands of people engulfed by hot ash and collapsing buildings, the paper reported.
The Sunday Times said Polanski has asked Harris to write the script in eight weeks, and asked that he boost the role of Corelia — a well-born Roman girl — to make it more appealing to younger audiences.
"It happened very quickly. Roman said he liked the book, we met in Paris and the deal was done," Harris told the newspaper, adding that filming would begin in the summer.
Polanski left the United States in 1978 after facing sentencing on child-sex charges. He has continued to work with American actors, including Adrien Brody, who picked up an Oscar for his performance in Polanski"s World War II drama "The Pianist."
Web site blocked from selling Paris Hilton items
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against a Web site peddling personal pictures, videos, diaries, and other items that heiress Paris Hilton once kept at a storage facility.
Hilton sued the Web site ParisExposed.com last month, accusing it of exploiting her private personal belongings for commercial gain. The injunction issued Friday temporarily bars the Web site from releasing Hilton"s Social Security number, health data and other personal information.
Hilton"s spokesman, Elliott Mintz, said Saturday he was pleased by the move.
"I know what this has done personally and emotionally to Paris," Mintz said. "As far as I"m concerned, this is the most disturbing intrusion upon the privacy of a public figure that I"ve ever witnessed.
|—Herald wire services
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Holifield murder case to begin October 2019, 21 years after Christina Williams went missing


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Eric Young: Sir Peter Leitch, look after yourself
Opinion 23/04/2019
This morning I want to send a shout out to someone who has spent a lot of his life looking out for others and, in the best possible way, quietly doing it undercover.
He does this behind the persona of someone you might know as the "Mad Butcher," but who the Queen recognises as Sir Peter Charles Leitch.
Now, Peter is, and if you don't know him, you're just going to have to take my word for it, a good bugger.
He looks out for people.
Sure, he has that one obvious, incurable affliction called love for the Warriors, but no one said he was perfect.
He has, and I know this, a good heart. A big heart. And unfortunately, that heart is giving him some trouble at the moment.
Pete's in hospital after having heart surgery complications, apparently leading to more surgeries.
Now over the years, Pete has helped a lot of people. Some of them might not even know it.
Some might call him a philanthropist. He'd probably just call it being a bloke who likes to help out, and in areas far more varied, and far beyond his obvious passion for rugby league.
You might think he's a little rough around the edges, and that's good. Because Pete's never apologised for that. It is a part of who he is and besides, it makes him human doesn't it?
But he also has the uncanny ability to know when a phone call or a text or a quiet word might make a difference to someone.
So Peter, if you're watching this morning, and who knows, you might be. Look after yourself, will you? As you know I know, heart surgery's no picnic, though I suspect the word you might use is slightly different to that.
But in the Facebook post in which you publicly announced your latest battle, another word stood out to me - grateful.
You said you were grateful to simply wake up.
Well mate, so are we. And we need you back on your feet soon. I mean, the way they're going, who else is going to be the Warriors' champion?
Eric Young is co-hosting The AM Show.


There are many people or groups that throw photo challenges out there. I am the leader of one group and try to put out creative photo challenges that will push us to try something different or see something in a new light. The rules of this photo challenge take some explaining, so I figured a blog post about it would work best – then I will share the link with the CTE Salt Lake City Photography Meetup group. Others are welcome, of course, to take on the challenge, too.
This challenge is for Friday morning, March 1. Before you go to bed on Thursday night, place your camera (any camera) next to your alarm clock. When your alarm goes off, hit the snooze button. Your task is to take a photo of something before the snooze timeframe ends and your alarm sounds again. Depending on how you have it set, that will range from 3 to 10 minutes. Either way, act fast.
One additional rule – don't set up your shot the night before. Maybe you'll end up capturing the iron sitting on the ironing board. Maybe it's the wicker hamper full of dirty clothes. Or even an electrical socket. Either way, capture something and try looking at it from a different view point. Be fast – the snooze won't last all day!
If you've opted to take part in this photo challenge, share a link to your photo in the comments below, and provide a little description about it that will lead people into clicking on the link to see your photo. I look forward to seeing what people capture.
If Friday morning just isn't an option for you, then take advantage of the challenge on a morning that will work for you. But remember, no prepping the shot – only setting the camera in the room so you don't have to waste precious time grabbing your camera. Good luck.


Consumer journeys aren't created; they are discovered.
Both marketers and entrepreneurs can both agree on this. Consumer dynamics is changing and evolving on a daily basis. While understanding trends and the different platforms is an absolute necessity in digital marketing, so is getting an in-depth analysis of your audience. Creating a connected customer analytics journey is critical to the success of overall marketing strategies.
Consumer analytics journey is an end-to-end experience that a consumer has with your brand. The journey consists of different touchpoints that helps the customer in making a decision about your product or service. It shows how the customers interact with your brand. It's the process of tracking and analyzing the way customers use a combination of channels to interact with an organization.
A touchpoint happens anytime when a potential consumer or consumer comes in contact with your brand during, before or after they purchase something from you. The different touch points include but not limited to: Social media, website, PPC ads, Display ads, Google search, Marketing Emails, ratings and review, store, word of mouth, service and support teams.
What does the consumer journey entail?
The whole purpose of consumer analytics journey is to understand the data behind it. This then unlocks a trend, pain points in the purchasing process, predictive analysis of what the consumers want. The data can be extracted from your website, point-of-sale systems, email marketing platforms, call centers and even IoT devices.
Decide which channels are best suited to create new leads, engage those new leads with your service offerings, and increase acquisitions to gain new customers.
Understanding the time it takes for your customer to move from the awareness stage to the decide stage, can help you deliver relevant content to your leads at the right time by aligning marketing automation nurture track cadence with the time it typically takes customers to move through all of the stages. Keep in mind, the higher the cost, the more complex the sale becomes and the longer it will take a customer to move through the journey.
Not all behavior and demographic profiles indicate the same level of "sales readiness," which is why a scoring methodology is essential to determine where a potential customer is in the customer journey. An effective scoring system can ensure leads are being sent to sales at the right time, which can have a dramatic effect on the efficiency of the entire system.
Track and measure the effectiveness of your content to move customers along the path to purchase, and how the most successful content is being delivered. That way you can focus your efforts on the content that works. Examples of content include, but are not limited to:Landing page, Buying guides, Blog posts, Case studies, Emails.
The time it takes a customer to move through the entire customer journey (as well as the conversion rates along the way) is key data to use for predicting if you will hit your goals, and can also be used to make revenue forecasts.
Once you know the path that most of your successful consumers take, it then becomes easier to come up with a marketing strategy that can drive potential consumer towards that path. It allows you to come up incentives and offers that will draw people in. This will also allow for personalization. This has been the number one strategy that Amazon uses, and just look at how the company keeps on growing.
Once you have mapped out your consumer journey, you are then able to know which product appeals most to your customers, the consumer lifestyle and behavior. This way your marketing strategy targets the values of prospective costumers. Once you are able to understand how your customers think and behave, you are then able to communicate with them effectively.
The consumer journey will help you identify at-risk consumers. The path a consumer takes tells a lot whether or not they will make a purchase. By being able to identify this early, you can do a follow up and even show the prospective customer related products that they might have missed during their search. Research shows that a customer who was likely to leave a site without completing a purchase, is more likely to finish the process; if there is a follow up email in a period of less than 24 hours or if a pop-up appears asking the customer if they really want to leave the site.
As I always say, return costumers are more likely to drive up your profits as compared to getting new customers. This in turn will grow your revenue. This is the reason why so many companies are offering loyalty programs and discounts based on a customer's purchasing behavior. By understanding the journey analytics, it will help you in coming up with the proper loyalty programs which will encourage repeat purchases.
Consumer behavior is evolving and it is here to stay. The only way to make your marketing strategies work, is by understanding the consumer journey and being able to analyze data presented to you. For any questions or comments, leave your post in the comment section below.
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Q: Consuming message in the correct order from an Advanced Queue by Camel and JMS I have a problem by using Apache Camel in combination with Oracle Advanced Queues and JMS.
It's about an application to distribute messages. Messages are received and  enqueued in Oracle Advanced Queues with the help of Camel. Then they are consumed with Camel and forwarded to the target system.
For the case that the message delivery fails, there is an retry count defined in the Advanced Queue, so that the message delivery is repeated.
If Camel now dequeue a message and sends it to a target system that is not available, either a HttpOperationFailedException or NoSuchEndpointException is thrown. These are caught and there is a rollback performed.
At this point, the expectation is that the message delivery will be retried as often as defined in the Retry Count and then moved to an exception queue.
However, what is happening is that the next message in the queue is send.
Because the contents of the messages are partially dependent on each other, they must be processed sequentially.
I think that there is an misconfiguration in the usage of the JMS Library, but I'm not sure and have found nothing I could influence this behavior.
The used JMS library is Oracle AqApi v 11.2.0.3.
Here is the code for the Camel route:
from("jms-camel-component:myComponent.AQ?jmsMessageType=Text").routeId("deliveryToTarget")
        .transacted()
        .setExchangePattern(ExchangePattern.InOut)
        .setHeader(Exchange.HTTP_QUERY, constant("throwExceptionOnFailure=false"))
        .setHeader(Exchange.CONTENT_TYPE, constant("application/xml; charset=UTF-8"))
        .doTry()
            .recipientList(header("endpointTarget"))
            .endDoTry()
            .process(ResponseProzessor.getInstance())
            .log("Message was delivererd.")
        .doCatch(HttpOperationFailedException.class, NoSuchEndpointException.class)
            .process(ResponseProzessor.getInstance())
            .log("Error occured.")
            .rollback()
        .end();

Here is the JmsComponent configuration:
JmsComponent jmsComponent = new JmsComponent(scc);
jmsComponent.setConnectionFactory(connectionFactory);
jmsComponent.setTransactionManager(tm);
jmsComponent.setMaxConcurrentConsumers(1);
jmsComponent.setMaxMessagesPerTask(1);
jmsComponent.setIncludeSentJMSMessageID(true);

Thank you in advance for your help!
UPDATE
I think, I've found the reason for the described behavior. There is a delay configured on the Advanced Queue. As long as the delay lasts, the next message from the queue is dequeued. The messages are not dequeued randomly, they are dequeued according to the priorities.
I really think this is something that has to be configured on the consumer. Is there any trick to configure the camel-jms-component to consume the first message from queue as long as it's not commited or moved to the exception queue?
I didn't find an option to configure it directly on camel...

A: I'm not a Oracle AQ expert, but as far as I can see this is a setting on the queue, not on the client side.

The sort_list parameter determines the order in which messages are
  dequeued. You cannot change the message sort order after you have
  created the queue table

from:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/B19306_01/server.102/b14257/aq_admin.htm
You most likely have ENQ_TIME or COMMIT_TIME set - which might already satisfy your needs.
And, of course, your consumer must be the only one.

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Countdowns Seasonal Scares
Ten things might not know about Black Christmas
December 11, 2015 December 17, 2017 Alexander Davis	0 Comments
Christmas time is here! and it is also a great time to be a horror fan! We have Krampus, Ash vs Evil Dead, and no doubt someone, somewhere, is making a movie involving a Killer Santa. But let's take a look at some trivia for the original Christmas horror 'Black Christmas.'
10. The Director went on to direct another Christmas movie, but it certainly wasn't a horror…
In 1983 the director Bob Clark directed the much loved film 'A Christmas Story.' Unlike his previous seasonal film, A Christmas Story does not involve people being strangled, stabbed, using the word "cunt", or have John Saxon playing every horror role he's done. Instead, A Christmas Story is a heart warming comedy about how a child views Christmas. A pretty large departure from Black Christmas, but that's all right, A Christmas Story is another classic movie, and makes a great double bill with Black Christmas!
9. The scary phone calls were made using different voices.
According to director Bob Clark, there were three voices used for the frightening phone calls, including actor Nick Mancuso, an unnamed actress, and himself. Although the voices are distinct, the director confirmed that they are all supposed to be the character Billy. Although Clark insisted things be kept pretty ambiguous, he did reveal that Billy and Agnes were siblings, and that there may have been a baby/abuse involved.
8. The director doesn't really consider it a slasher movie.
The film is widely regarded as being one of the first slasher films (with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Psycho (1960), and Peeping Tom (1960) preceding this film). It set the layout for films such as John Carpenter Halloween (1978). However, director Bob Clark always considered it to be more of a psychological horror film than a slasher film.
7. It started the trend of holiday horror.
If it wasn't for Black Christmas, we wouldn't have a lot of other films we now consider classics. It holds the honour of being the first slasher (sort of…technically? Can we call it a psychological slasher?) to be set on a holiday. It set the trend for Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th (1980), Prom Night (1980), Graduation Day (1981), My Bloody Valentine (1981), Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) which is another Christmas horror movie, and April Fool's Day (1986) to follow.
6. Writer Roy Moore never confirmed whether the film is based on real events, or simply a creepy urban legend.
It is thought that the script was based on a series of real-life murders in a Quebec sorority house. However, some have speculated that the truth is less frightening, it it may be inspired by a 1960s urban legend called The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs. The story, which has been adapted for screen many times, is about a teenage girl babysitting children who receives telephone calls from a man who continually asks her to "check the children".
5. The poster is a dark Christmas illusion.
Have seen the poster all our lives, we admit we hadn't noticed this one. But for someone with no context of what the film is about – I can see how they could see it. The film's theatrical release poster is an optical illusion. At first glance it looks like a Santa Claus figure but upon closer inspection presumably after seeing the film, it is in fact a picture of a dead Clare in the rocking chair.
4. There was a planned sequel…and it sounds a lot like another horror movie.
At one point in time, director Bob Clark had brainstormed a sequel to the slasher film, which would take place on Halloween and see the killer from the first film being released from a mental institution. When Clark no longer wanted to continue the project, he revealed the story ad gave his blessing for John Carpenter to make Halloween. That kind of makes Halloween a Black Christmas sequel of sorts.
3. Like most of the iconic slashers, Black Christmas was remade into a much gorier film in the 2000s (with an interesting Easter Egg).
In the remake's sorority house, those with a keen eye will spot the iconic leg lamp from Clark's A Christmas Story.
2. The iconic score was made using household objects.
Composer Carl Zittrer said in an interview that he created the bizarre music score for the film by tying forks, combs, and knives to the strings of his piano so the sound would warp as he struck the keys. Zittrer also said he would distort the sound further by recording audio tape while putting pressure on the reels of the machine to make it turn slower.
1. We have no idea who to credit for the movie's most famous shot.
Bob Clark has revealed that he couldn't recall whose eye was used for that infamous shock scene where Jess sees Billy staring at her from behind the door. It was possibly Albert J. Dunk, the camera operator who played Billy during some of the murder scenes, but it has never been confirmed.
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Welsh councils team up to bring £7bn tidal lagoon project back to life
Richard Evans, local democracy reporter
Two Welsh councils are teaming up to breathe new life into a £7 billion tidal lagoon project.
The green energy project looked dead in the water, but has now taken a step closer thanks to millions of pounds of investment, and renewed commitment from Denbighshire County Council and Conwy County Council,
The proposed tidal lagoon was backed by Denbighshire County Council last month after a motion was put forward by councillors.
The motion followed a prompt by Welsh Government, encouraging local authorities to work with the private sector on sustainable energy.
The scheme could involve a 19-mile barrage with underwater turbines able to change the tide, creating around 5,000 construction jobs across Conwy and Denbighshire.
Both Conwy and Denbighshire county councils are now looking at ways in which such a scheme could be financed, together with private companies.
On Monday, Conwy's finance and overview scrutiny committee met to discuss a quarterly update on the North Wales Growth Deal.
During the meeting, Cllr Nigel Smith asked if the deal could help facilitate the multi-billion-pound tidal lagoon.
"There's been a lot in the local press about Denbighshire supporting, finally, the tidal lagoon project," he said.
"Will that (the growth deal) give that project any further traction?"
'Real shift'
Conwy's strategic director Jane Richardson said she thought it would. She added: "I think what we want is for government and the sector to see we are really hungry for a tidal lagoon in North Wales, and the more formal endorsements we can give, from ourselves and from Denbighshire, the better, and I've seen a real shift from when I first came.
"A tidal lagoon felt like a pipe dream, and nobody would take it seriously, and now it is officially listed in the regional economic framework as one of the biggest and most important opportunities in North Wales.
"So I think the more commitment we can show in North Wales the better. So I was really pleased to see what Denbighshire had said. It is all taking us in the right direction."
Cllr Greg Robbins then said a Conwy pressure group had been meeting regularly and revealed a letter was soon to go out to the minister for climate change, to see if a feasibility study could be undertaken.
Led by North Wales Economic Ambition Board – a collaboration of North Wales' six councils, two universities, two colleges and private sector representatives – the growth deal is made up of 14 projects covering low carbon energy, innovation in high-value manufacturing, agri-food and tourism, digital connectivity and land and property.
Both the UK and Welsh Government have pledged £240m – £120m each – to help bring the deal to fruition.
The committee was updated on the progress of the North Wales Growth Deal, which included the approval of the first full business case and £3m invested in Bangor University's Digital Signal Processing Centre and the creation of 40 new jobs.
Jeff Williams
The Swansea Bay Lagoon is back on the cards as well.
Reply to Jeff Williams
Bloody scandal if it isn't. The Bristol Channel's tidal range makes the Swansea Bay Lagoon a no brainer, to anyone with one!
Ernie The Smallholder
Let's go for 100% renewable energy. Wind, solar, tidal, wave and hydro.
Wind & solar power has already been a success for power & investors.


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Solar & Wind Articles, Stories & News
BioConversion Solutions AFC2 MCG Units Selected for Daejeon, S. Korea Municipal Anaerobic Digester Retrofit
05/06/14, 05:38 PM | Solar & Wind | BioConversion Solutions LLC
"The Daejeon project and several others in process represent major forward momentum for BCS and our technology,"
NEW GIFT HELPS CALTECH ADDRESS GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN CLEAN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Photon Energy N.V.: Photon Energy connects one of the largest rooftop power plants in Australia
283 kWp plant in Sydney wil be building's main daytime power source
Solectria's SMARTGRID 500 Inverters Chosen for 13 MW in Massachusetts
05/06/14, 05:24 PM | Solar & Wind | Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
All five systems in Massachusetts are ground-mounted.
Siemens signs multiple 10-year wind service contracts in North America
05/06/14, 05:20 PM | Solar & Wind | Solar Energy Industries Association
Decade of service for over 400 onshore wind turbines across six Pattern Energy wind projects ---- Total output of over 930 megawatts (MW) ---- Combined, represents one of Siemen's largest wind service agreements with single customer in North America
National Climate Assessment Report Offers Dire Warning
The U.S. solar industry is doing its part to fight climate change – and we're prepared to do even more in the future.
WindPower 2014 - AWEA lauds state policies but PTC still high on agenda
US Wind power's role in addressing climate change and renewable portfolio standards were major themes at today's opening session of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)'s annual conference in Las Vegas. The industry has "huge potential" under the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s new proposed regulations on emissions from existing power plants, said Tom Kiernan, CEO of AWEA, at Windpower 2014. EPA's proposed regulations will be unveiled next month, and finalised in June of 2015, Shaun McGrath, administrator of the agency's Region 8, told the conference. EPA is part of the Obama administration, which has vowed to slash carbon emissions. Wind is currently at a "crossroads", added AWEA's Kiernan. Next week, an extension of the valuable production tax credit may reach the Senate floor, he noted. And he reiterated the lobbying group's long-time demand - that wind needs policy stability.
Array Technologies Launches Spanish Website
05/06/14, 12:28 PM | Solar & Wind | Array Technologies, Inc.
Spanish website launched on the heels of branch opening in Santiago, Chile
DWEA and AWEA enter formal partnership to collaborate on distributed and community wind market initi
05/06/14, 10:36 AM | Solar & Wind | DWEA
The Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) today announced that it has entered into a formal partnership with the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) that will enable the organizations to strengthen their representation of the small and community wind industry here in the United States.
SMA to Power the Volunteer State's Two Largest Solar Installations
05/06/14, 09:43 AM | Solar & Wind | SMA America
Strata Solar Chooses Sunny Central Inverters for Twin 20 MW Solar Farms in Southwestern Tennessee
National Society of Mining will present at ChileSol 2014 this May
�lvaro Merino, Research Manager at the National Society of Mining (SONAMI) will share a presentation on the mining landscape in Chile in front of the international concentrated solar power industry in ChileSol 2014 (27 & 28 May, Santiago de Chile).
YANMAR mCHP Unit Powers New Hotel in Maine
05/06/14, 07:08 AM | Solar & Wind | YANMAR America
One 10 kW Unit Installed at Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port Hotel in Maine
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit that Challenged Cape Wind
Suit on NSTAR Power Purchase Agreement Becomes 26th Failed Legal Attempt of Project Opponents
Main Street Power Company Receives Honorable Mention Award for San Diego Unified School District Solar Project
05/05/14, 01:22 PM | Solar & Wind | Main Street Power Comapny, Inc.
The SDUSD project involved installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with an aggregate generation capacity of 2.873 megawatts of alternating current (MWac), mounted on more than 100 rooftops across 31 sites in San Diego, CA.
Tom Weirich, ACORE Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations, Named to U.S. Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee
05/05/14, 01:13 PM | Solar & Wind | ACORE - American Council On Renewable Energy
"Tom Weirich is clearly ACORE's �Ambassador' at home and aboard"
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Thanks so much Kirsty. I feel very energised although aching slightly already! I dread to think how I'm going to feel over the next 2 days.
I love the ability to work at my own pace as well as being motivated by you and others and also to have things explained clearly. I will be making Saturday's a regular thing and will talk it up to my friends. Well done you for following your passion!


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December 18, 2013 June 5, 2018 Grab the Lapels
Sorrow by Catherine Gammon
by Catherine Gammon
Braddock Avenue Books, 2013
Sorrow: a novel that surprises in the way that it waits. It waits for a good long time before surprising readers with the snake that springs out to grab with its fangs. This snake isn't the poisonous kind, per se, but more like the boa constrictor that bites and then squeezes and squeezes and waits.
Anita is a grown woman living with her mother in an apartment in New York City in a building whose residents are familiar with one another in ways you won't expect. Cruz Garcia, the building's maintenance man, is in love with Anita, but denies himself sexual acknowledgment. Tomás is Cruz's nephew from El Salvador who came into the U.S. to send money to his family, but also falls in love with Anita. Magda Ramirez is the Colombian widow who is a mere forty years old but has denied herself happiness since her husband's murder who goes on to find joy in sickness. Each tenant comes with a dark past that affects each and every day of their lives, especially Anita. When her mother is murdered, the tenants must take care of the suffering daughter left behind and make up their own minds about what really happened.
At first, I was uncertain as to where the novel was going. The beginning pages describe Anita's co-worker whom she makes uncomfortable. However, he's not seen again. The really important parts don't come until around page 70. Before that, I admit I felt lost and kept waiting for something to happen. Anita lays around a lot and thinks about killing her mother. I wasn't certain as to why for quite some time. There seems to be little to know about Anita, or her mother. We're not told why a grown woman is living with her mother, who is able-bodied, instead of married or dating. The novel would have done just as well without many of these 70 pages of what I felt was idling.
It's difficult to discuss Gammon's novel because it's unclear what is a "spoiler" versus what the novel is about. Braddock Avenue's synopsis describes the tenants of Anita's building and claims the novel is "gripping." Pittsburgh Magazine writes very little about Sorrow, claiming, "To disclose more about the plot would be a disservice to the reader." I'm going to go out there on a limb and say that this book has more about sexual abuse–and it is described in greater detail–than any other book I've ever encountered. The way it affects both abused and abuser emotionally. The things people do to balance their lives as a result of that abuse. The way outsiders respond to abused and abuser.
At one point Anita is sucking her thumb and holding her hand over her vagina and anus because she's worried that the effects of the abuse–the poison it's left inside her–will get out. This is when I couldn't stop thinking about the novel. I know people who have been abused. I know those who have been abusers. I've never thought about the realness of it to which Gammon exposed me. Here is where I began reading faster and more regularly. The author makes what is unnatural to many seen normal, and what is normal seem corrosive.
If you can get through the first part of the novel knowing that things will become intense enough for three novels, and if you hang on during the letter Anita receives from a man in prison who becomes a bit too reflective (and I think the point of view changes, but I'm not sure why) and you come out on the other side, then you will not forget this novel.
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Our hospitalists are available at any time, day or night, to ensure you receive immediate attention and care when needed. They rotate shifts, so you may see different members of the hospitalist team during your stay. Each provider has access to your chart and notes about your care. They will also let your primary care provider know when you have been discharged from the hospital.
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Siddhanth refers to basic fundamental principles. In Ayurveda, various siddhanth are postulated. Samanya – Vishesha siddhant is one of them which help in maintaining health as well as for treatment. Samanya is one thing that occurs in all objects and brings them into one group. A thing is same or alike to any constituent always increase that constituent in body in terms of quantity, quality or action. It causes increase in substance or padartha. Samanya theory is used in nourishment and health maintainance. Vishesha explains about the difference between two substances in terms of quantity, quality or action. Vishesha is the root cause for specification or decrease. To manage the doshas primarily the Vishesha theory is applied. Samsodhan and Samshamana is based on Vishesha theory. Thus, Samanya – Vishesha siddhanth explains how Dravya, Guna, Karma are basic for therapeutic actions and it can be said that Samanya – Vishesha siddhanth is one of the basic line of treatment for vriddhi and kshaya of dhoshas, dhatus and malas.
Keywords: Siddhanth, Samanya, Vishesha, Vriddhi, Kshina, Samshodhan, Samshamana.


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Q: Is there a way to divide each component/element of my list by a value that corresponds to the level of some factor variable I am currently having an issue with model convergence when running the rma.mv command in metafor. I have managed to figure out that it is because of erroneous code earlier on in my R script, which results in the calculated variances being very large (and erroneous). So, I'm at the point where I know the issue, but I do not know how to solve it. Below I will outline what I am trying to do, how I have currently achieved this and  how I isolated the cause of the issue:
What I am trying to do
The gist of what I am trying to do is to take bootstrapped SEE values for each predictive model in my dataset and scale these to the criterion mean for the corresponding study. (i.e., the actual value measured). It's worth noting that some studies have multiple models. The scaling is done as follows:
(SEE/criterion mean)*100.
Data
structure(list(Study = structure(c(1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L,
1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L,
1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L,
1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L,
1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L,
1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L,
1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L,
1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L,
2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L,
2L, 2L, 2L), .Label = c("1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7"), class = "factor"),
    Model = structure(c(1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L,
    1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L,
    2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L,
    3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 4L,
    4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L, 4L,
    4L, 4L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L,
    5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L,
    6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 6L, 7L, 7L, 7L, 7L, 7L, 7L, 7L,
    7L, 7L, 7L, 7L, 7L, 7L, 7L, 7L, 8L, 8L, 8L, 8L, 8L, 8L, 8L,
    8L, 8L, 8L, 8L, 8L, 8L, 8L, 8L), .Label = c("1", "2", "3",
    "4", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9", "10", "11", "12", "13", "14",
    "15", "16", "17", "18", "19", "20", "21"), class = "factor"),
    Residual = c(1.585838423, 10.53555743, 10.67781267, 1.22720582,
    2.598848981, 26.94888607, 1.440304678, 15.74086952, 24.27068334,
    11.74554852, 13.21437544, 12.81558569, 15.65125984, 0.25625278,
    7.941652407, 5.557930412, 5.359401505, 8.537299607, 2.671115348,
    17.34002169, 2.598006397, 1.011493647, 10.38934426, 23.80005223,
    5.655188679, 4.878735797, 11.28737632, 1.048913043, 6.670565717,
    6.100551281, 15.55386342, 0.452170844, 1.077426851, 4.152827648,
    13.16037736, 4.308822184, 3.383948815, 16.53474723, 5.323566515,
    2.386768718, 5.63280155, 3.577780725, 1.60254086, 15.74086952,
    0.490982433, 20.16709778, 4.622970061, 1.894674528, 14.60716285,
    1.353952437, 4.596126567, 6.579200694, 2.749886696, 7.002473325,
    6.999046711, 5.986306941, 15.80934315, 0.028470501, 8.299180328,
    2.372475627, 9.538286164, 4.878735797, 6.671197129, 7.172826087,
    0.19253775, 3.098225566, 14.50304585, 0.680903636, 15.64487166,
    2.742369838, 11.42322707, 2.365470852, 1.838235294, 9.9,
    1.470588235, 1.041666667, 0.454545455, 22.45614035, 6.196296296,
    9.181818182, 31.97674419, 6.607142857, 7.720588235, 15.88888889,
    14.09090909, 2.5, 1.875, 0, 7.75, 4.6875, 6.25, 14.8, 10.88235294,
    0, 2.121212121, 0, 9.824074074, 9.181818182, 9.186046512,
    13.03571429, 0, 5.333333333, 13, 1.25, 14.19642857, 1.346153846,
    5.583333333, 2.8125, -2.097428958, 1.745602165, 3.531799729,
    4.262516915, 1.826792963, 2.963464141, -2.963464141, -2.584573748,
    -4.50608931, -4.912043302, -5.209742896, -6.211096076, -3.775372124,
    -4.803788904, -8.944519621, -1.146245059, 2.938076416, 4.914361001,
    5.12516469, 4.65085639, 1.567852437, -2.437417655, -3.544137022,
    -4.677206851, -5.441370224, -6.442687747, -1.963109354, -3.675889328,
    -7.891963109, -4.466403162), Criterion.Mean = c(162, 162,
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    162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162,
    162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162,
    162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162,
    162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162,
    162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162,
    162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162,
    162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162,
    162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 162, 79.4, 79.4,
    79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4,
    79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4,
    79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4, 79.4)), row.names = c(NA,
138L), class = "data.frame")

What I have done
First I have created a user defined function for calculating the SEE SEE<- function(x){sqrt((sum(x)/(length(x)-2))^2)}
I have then generated 1000 samples for each model, and for each sample I calculate the SEE. I used the tapply function as I needed to make sure that the SEE was calculated based on the residuals value that corresponded to a specific model. The code is below:
Bootstrapped_SEE<- tapply(new.meta$Residual, INDEX = new.meta$Model, FUN = function (x){
  int<- lapply(1:1000, function(i) sample(x, replace = T))
  Calc.SEE<- sapply(int, SEE)
})

This returns a list of length 21 (there are 21 models in the full dataset), where each element is length 1000 (1000 SEE values). To convert these to the SEE value I used the following code:
SEE.percentage.List<-lapply(SEE_Var_List, FUN = function(i) (i/new.meta$Crtierion.Mean)*100)

The problem
As I said above, what I want this to do is, for each element in the list (i.e., vector of SEE's corresponding to a particular model), divide by the criterion mean for the corresponding study (again there may be multiple models- and therefore list elements- per study, all of which have the same criterion mean). What is happening just now is that R is just cycling down the column vector Criterion.Mean and dividing the ith value. Good news? R works as it's supposed to! Bad news? After the 19th SEE Value, it begins to divide the SEE values which correspond to study 1, by study 2's Criterion.Mean value. So, what I need is a way to divide my SEE's values by the criterion mean values of a corresponding study, where there can be multiple models that for a given study (i.e, multiple elements of the list have the same criterion mean values).
The solution?
The conceptual solution is to somehow link each element of the list to a particular study, and then have code which divides all of elements which relate to the study by the corresponding Criterion.Mean value. I originally thought some sort of tapply function would work here, but then quickly realised that the list is independent to the dataframe containing and so supplying study as the index probably wouldn't work.
Does anyone know how to do this? I'm pretty lost as this exceeds my coding capabilities at present. I understand the problem and why it has happened, but I have no idea how to solve this syntactically. Thanks in advance for all of your help.

A: For anyone who follows this in the future, here's how I got round it using base R. I am aware there are likely solutions out there that are far more elegant and smooth, but this does the job:
Verbal description of steps

*

*First, I created a new "subset" dataframe that contained only the model and it's respective criterion mean value once (i.e., I removed duplicate observations)

*Next, I ordered the new dataframe by model, purely for ease of interpretation and checking. Because I was struggling so much to do this in a "loop" type manner, I went ahead and did it manually first. This ended up being a win in the end as it allowed me to cross-reference the results from my loop with the manual calculations to ensure they were correct... I just had to make sure the list elements corresponded to the right model (i.e., element 1= model 1).

*I then used lapply to apply the var function to each element of the new list which contained the scaled SEE values.

*Walla, you now have results. Is it pretty? Probably not. Could it be more elegant? Sure, it probably could. Does it work? Yes.
CODE
Here's the code I used:
#Create new dataframe, and remove duplicates.

  Temp_Dat<- full.data[!duplicated(full.data$Model), ]

#Order new dataframe by model

  Temp_Dat<- Temp_Dat[order(Temp_Dat$Model), ]

#Create list to save results of for loop.

  Bootstrapped_SEE_Per <- list()

#Run for loop. [[i]] indicates sub-element of list and [i] indicates element of vector. Therefore this is applied to each sub-element of the list using the"ith" value in the criterion mean vector. This creates a new list, with the only change being that now all SEE values are scaled by criterion mean and expressed as a %

  for( i in 1:length(Bootstrapped_SEE)){
    Bootstrapped_SEE_Per[[i]] <- (Bootstrapped_SEE[[i]]/ Temp_Dat$Criterion.Mean[i])*100
  }

#Use lapply function to calculate the variance of each element of the new list.

  SEE_Per_Variance<- lapply(Bootstrapped_SEE_Per, var)

Hopefully this helps someone else in a similar boat at some-point in the future. For those reading this that use tidyverse I believe you that you might be able to  use the map2 function from the purr package. However, I am pretty unfamiliar with tidyverse as a whole, so I opted for a base R solution.
Thanks to all that contributed!


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Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador gives his daily, morning news conference at the presidential palace, Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Monday, July 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
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In 2018, 14% of respondents were thinking that the state was headed in the right direction while in 2019, 18% of the respondents think that the state is heading in the right direction. A.J. Simmons, the director of the UIS Survey Research Office, said, "Perhaps surprisingly, there little variation across the different regions of the state." Three in ten Republicans and Democrats say that the state is heading in the right direction.
In Cook County and downstate, three out of ten respondents say that the state is heading in the right direction. 15% of the respondents thought in 2018 that the economy of Illinois was good. In 2019, 23% of the respondents rate the economy as excellent or good. In Cook County and collar counties, 24% of the respondents rated Illinois economy good or excellent. In downstate, 21% rated the economy good or excellent.
In 2018, 53% of the respondents said that they thought about leaving Illinois while in 2019, 61% of the respondent say that they think about leaving Illinois. The respondents give three main reasons for moving out of Illinois including lower state taxes, state government policies, and better weather. Simmons said, "While a majority of voters say they have considered moving out of Illinois."
The survey found that 59% of the respondents were satisfied with the performance of Pritzker. 79% of the Democrats and 32% of the Republicans were satisfied with the governor's performance, according to the survey. The independent candidates gave a rating of 49% to the governor. The downside voters gave 51% score to Pritzker. 69% of Cook County voters approved the performance of him.
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