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Gera je město s postavením městského okresu v německé spolkové zemi Durynsko. Po Erfurtu a Jeně se jedná o třetí největší město spolkové země. Gera leží na řece Bílý Halštrov přibližně 55 km jižně od Lipska, asi 75 km východně od Erfurtu, přibližně 40 km západně od Cvikova a asi 70 km západně od Saské Kamenice. Svou polohou je také součástí Metropolitního regionu Středního Německa. Ve městě žije  obyvatel.

Historie

Středověk a novověk
Název Gera je původní označení pro oblast v údolí řeky Bílý Halštrov, kde nyní město leží. Název vznikl pravděpodobně v období před stěhováním národů a v 8. století jej přijalo slovanské obyvatelstvo, které se zde usadilo. První písemná zmínka o Geře pochází z roku 955.

V roce 999 císař Ota III. přidělil Geře statut provincie, která se stala součástí Quedlinburského opatství. Roku 1209 se oblast stala součástí rychtářství z Weidy, které se stalo správcem Gery. Páni z Weidy byli předky šlechtického rodu Reussů. Jako město byla Gera poprvé zmíněna roku 1237, ačkoliv není známo, kdy získala obecní práva. Malé město se ve 13. století rozléhalo na ploše přibližně 350 m² a zdejší rychtáři zde vybudovali městský hrad v jihozápadní části dnešní ulice Burgstraße. Městská pečeť byla poprvé použita roku 1350, v roce 1360 byla poprvé jmenována městská rada. Radnice byla poprvé zmíněna roku 1426. Do roku 1358 byla formální panovnicí Gery matka představená z Quelinburského opatství, poté se dostal výkon správy nad městem do rukou příslušníků šlechtického rodu Wettinů. Gera byla během saské bratrovražedné války v roce 1450 téměř celá zničená, město se však dokázalo rychle vzpamatovat poté, co se zde rozvinul textilní průmysl, který mu přinesl nové bohatství.

Reformace zasáhla Geru roku 1533, avšak proti vůli vládnoucích Wettinů. Po šmalkaldské válce se roku 1546 stala Gera součástí zemí Koruny české, která však neměla na rozvoj města žádný vliv. V 16. století přesídlila do Gery řada textilních průmyslníků ze Španělského Nizozemí, což vedlo k dalšímu rozvoji textilního průmyslu. Ti se do Gery nastěhovali především jako uprchlíci na pozvání hraběte Jindřicha II. Reusse z Gery. V 18. století dosáhl zdejší textilní průmysl vrcholu, když zde vznikl nákladnický systém.

Roku 1673 získali Reussové titul císařských hrabat, což vedlo k zisku plné suverenity v rámci Svaté říše římské, a Gera se tak stala jejich panovnickým sídlem. V letech 1686 a 1780 zasáhly město rozsáhlé požáry, které zničily velké množství staveb. Po roce 1780 bylo město jednotně přestavováno ve stylu pozdního baroka, které je patrné ve vnitřním městě dodnes.

Roku 1806 během války čtvrté koalice založil Napoleon Bonaparte v Geře sídlo, odkud poslal 12. října téhož roku výhružný dopis pruskému králi Fridrichu Vilémovi III. a vlákal jej do bitvy u Jeny, kde utrpěla pruská vojska drtivou porážku.

Od roku 1815

Linie panovníků z rodu Reussů v Geře vymřela roku 1802, a tak nebylo město královským sídlem až do roku 1848, kdy sem přesídlili noví členové rodu ze Schleizu. V letech 1848 až 1918 sloužilo město jako sídlo knížectví Reuß-Gera. S příchodem průmyslové revoluce v polovině 19. století došlo v Geře k velkému ekonomickému růstu díky rozvoji textilního průmyslu. Od roku 1836 byl ve městě k dispozici první mechanický tkalcovský stav. Roku 1859 získala Gera první železniční spojení s městem Halle přes Zeitz a Weißenfels. V průběhu následujících desetiletí získala Gera několik železničních spojení s dalšími městy a stala se tak významným dopravním uzlem, což mělo také vliv na další rozvoj průmyslu. V roce 1892 byla v Geře zprovozněna tramvajová doprava jako v pořadí druhá tramvajová síť v Německu.

Během listopadové revoluce v letech 1918 a 1919 abdikoval reusský kníže a byla ustanovena demokratická Reusská republika, která se v roce 1920 připojila k nově vzniklému Svobodnému státu Durynsko. Počátkem 20. století došlo k připojení řady obcí k městu, které tvořily jeho předměstí, a tak s počtem 80 tisíc obyvatel se stala Gera nejlidnatějším městem Durynska. Hlavním městem spolkové země byl však tou dobou Výmar, dnešní zemské hlavní město Erfurt tvořilo součást Pruska. Po převzetí moci nacisty byla zcela rozbita zdejší židovská komunita a v průběhu Křišťálové noci roku 1938 byla vypálena místní synagoga. Na konci druhé světové války, 6. dubna 1945, bylo při náletech zničeno na 300 budov, mimo jiné i některé historické budovy v centru města. Některé budovy však byly po válce obnoveny. 14. dubna 1945 obsadila Geru americká vojska, která byla k 1. červenci 1945 nahrazena sovětskými vojáky.

V roce 1949 se stala Gera součástí Německé demokratické republiky a byla jedním z měst, kde došlo k východoněmeckému povstání roku 1953. V roce 1952 se stala Gera správním centrem nově ustanoveného okresu Gera. V souvislosti s přesunem správních kompetencí do Gery došlo k dalšímu rozvoji města a v období existence Německé demokratické republiky vzrostl počet obyvatel a na periferiích vyrostla nová velká panelová sídliště.

Po znovusjednocení Německa v roce 1990 se stala Gera součástí nově obnoveného Svobodného státu Durynsko a společně s Erfurtem a Jenou tvořilo jedno z významných center. Po roce 1990 však ztratila Gera řadu správních funkcí a došlo k zavření některých továren, což vyústilo v ekonomickou krizi a vedlo ke zvýšení nezaměstnanosti.

Demografie

V průběhu staletí byla Gera malým městem s počtem obyvatel pohybujícím se kolem dvou tisíc. S rozvojem textilního průmyslu rostl počet obyvatel a v roce 1800 žilo v Geře kolem sedmi tisíc obyvatel. V období rané industrializace v roce 1870 žilo ve městě přibližně 17 tisíc obyvatel. K velkému nárůstu počtu obyvatel došlo v období od roku 1870 do roku 1930, když právě roku 1930 dosahovala populace Gery již 83 tisíc obyvatel. V roce 1950 zde žilo na 98 tisíc obyvatel. Maximálního počtu obyvatel dosáhlo město roku 1988, když jej obývalo kolem 135 tisíc obyvatel. Po znovusjednocení Německa roku 1990 však docházelo k poklesu počtu obyvatel, takže v roce 2000 žilo ve městě kolem 113 tisíc obyvatel a v roce 2013 klesl počet obyvatel pod 95 tisíc.

Partnerská města

  Pskov, Rusko (1969, obnoveno v roce 1996)

  Arnhem, Nizozemsko (1987, obnoveno v roce 1991)

  Norimberk, Německo (1988, obnoveno v letech 1990 a 1997)

Významní rodáci
 Thilo Sarrazin (* 1945), německý ekonom
 Lutz Seiler (* 1963), německý spisovatel
 Olaf Ludwig (* 1960), německý cyklista

Galerie

Odkazy

Reference

Související články
 Tramvajová doprava v Geře
 Trolejbusová doprava v Geře

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The New Space Frontier: Live Video of Earth in HD Coming Soon
By Leonard David 2011-08-23T12:03:18Z Tech
This photo of Earth from the International Space Station was taken by NASA astronaut Ron Garan, who has been blogging about the planet's beauty on his website Fragile Oasis. This image, taken on April 15, 2011, was Garan's first photo sent via Twitter.
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Ask any astronaut about the view from space and you're likely to get the same answer: The Earth is a gorgeous, crystal-clear eyeful.
But for most of us on the ground, it's a perspective not easily within reach. But that may change with a Canadian firm's quest to provide high-definition (HD) video views of Earth from space.
The Calgary-based company, UrtheCast (pronounced "EarthCast") is working with the Russia aerospace company RSC Energia to build, launch, install and operate two cameras on the Russian module of the International Space Station. The two Urthecast cameras — one medium-resolution and one high-resolution — are being built by the U.K.'s Rutherford Appleton Laboratories. [Stunning Astronaut Space Photos]
Energia is targeting a 2012 launch for the cameras. Once they're installed on the space station, their video of the Earth will be beamed to ground stations around the planet, and then displayed in near real-time on the UrtheCast Web platform or distributed directly to the company's exclusive partners and customers.
According to officials, imagery produced from the space station will provide a 40 kilometer wide, high-resolution, color image down to as close as 3.6 feet (1.1 meters). The firm's Web platform will allow users to constantly track the location of the ISS, anticipating when it will pass over a particular geographic location. Users will be able to search for videos of a particular location, type or theme.
The Canadian company UrtheCast plans to launch high-definition video cameras like this one to the International Space Station to beam near real-time views of Earth from space.
(Image credit: UrtheCast)
Fast forwarding Earth, pause, skip, rewind
"It's going to be a bit of a blend between Google Earth and YouTube," said Scott Larson, UrtheCast's co-founder and president. "When you look at Google Earth, you're basically seeing static images. What you're seeing with us is you're seeing an image of the Earth scrolling by. So you will be able to fast-forward, pause, skip, rewind … you'll be able to tag those videos," he said.
Like a personal video recorder, users will have the ability to interact with the HD video feed in real time as it is fed from company servers. Those using the system will be able to zoom in and out, virtually steer the camera from side to side, rewind, and fast forward as they check out areas and things of interest on Earth. [Top 10 Views of Earth from Space]
"Imagine Google Earth on steroids," said Cameron Chell, co-founder and director of UrtheCast's Web platform development. "It has the ability to capture political, environmental, economic or sporting events at potentially any given time."
"This is going to affect more than the individual ... it's going to affect Earth," predicted Chell.
A serene sunset over Saudia Arabia on Jan. 16, 2011 as photographed by astronaut Paolo Nespoli on the International Space Station. The space station sees 16 sunsets and sunrises every day as it orbits Earth once every 90 minutes.
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UrtheCast was officially launched on June 28 at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. As part of the kickoff ceremonies, Canadian astronaut Dave Williams, provided an off-Earth view of looking at our planet.
"The Earth is a truly remarkable place …. and a beautiful oasis in space — there's nothing like it," Williams said. "We have been blessed with such an incredible opportunity to make sure we protect the Earth for future generations. What better way to do that than to help people on earth be able to experience the beauty of our planet first-hand by providing them with HD video?"
Users will also be able to log onto the site for free, Larson said.
"The site will be free to use," Larson said. "We will be incorporating a sponsorship/advertising component that will allow us to recoup the investment, but certainly the site will be free to use."
The total financing requirement to build, launch and install the video cameras on the International Space Station is price tagged at about $3 million. Also part of the venture is Canada's MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., providing software, project management, and engineering know-how to the endeavor.
"We are now in full production and engineering mode on the cameras, and actually we just returned from a series of technical meetings in Moscow," Larson told SPACE.com. "From an engineering standpoint, things are going well and generally on track. Our Russian partners have confirmed that they want to take the cameras up in the late spring or early summer of 2012, so that is the schedule we are working around."
In the meantime, Larson said that the group is working on the ground segment and determining how best to process and present the imagery from the cameras when the imagery gets on the ground.
"It is both challenging and exciting at the same time and the scope of the project is so broad that there is a continual learning curve," he said.
As for how creative individual users might be in utilizing the equipment, Larson is bullish on the future.
"We think that they'll be very creative. People will do things like mow messages into crop fields, make up giant banners, or have groups of people spelling out their messages," Larson suggested.
At the same time, people will also develop applications that allow users to interact with the video, Larson added. [7 Top Space Apps You Can Use]
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Leonard David has been reporting on the space industry for more than five decades. He is a winner of this year's National Space Club Press Award and a past editor-in-chief of the National Space Society's Ad Astra and Space World magazines. He has written for SPACE.com since 1999.
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Horror at the frontlines in Nigeria
By R.B. KlamaDecember 2, 2014
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Nigeria (MNN) — December began with more bloodshed and violence in Nigeria.
Police say suspected Boko Haram militants struck in Maiduguri (the capital of Borno state) and in Damuraturu (the capital of Yobe state). Five people were killed, and at least 32 people were injured in those attacks.
A week ago, twin suicide bombings killed 78 people in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state. It's not your imagination that Boko Haram is much more active this year.
Open Doors USA President and CEO David Curry says, "They've been active for a long time, but I think the Islamic State has given them an extra game plan to play out, and people are now beginning to see Boko Haram's actions in that light."
Due to the spike in terror attacks, Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states were placed under emergency rule by the government last year. The bigger question is: did it work? Not really. Curry explains, "People need to understand how ineffectual the government of Nigeria has been. To those of us who are observing this closely, it seems as though they're intentionally dragging their feet in protecting these regions where Christians have been segregated."
Boko Haram's ability to overrun towns and carry out destructive bombings seems unchecked. The Nigerian senate has yet to vote on President Goodluck Jonathan's request for further extension of emergency rule, which came to an end 21 November. In his opinion, Curry says, "I think they're going to have to do more than impose a state of emergency. They're going to have to put enough troops on the ground as the civil government to support and protect their citizens."
At the same time, displaced Christians from Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, and other states began staging protests to express their anger over the apparent neglect of the government.
This instability is adversely affecting the Church. After seeing the large number of casualties among Christians in the persistent attacks, many have opted to leave. This exodus is eroding the Church.
For those who remain, their dilemma is over how vigorously Christians should defend themselves and their families. On one hand, "We've got to be the loving hands of Jesus in Nigeria as the body of Christ." On the other, how far does that go into militancy? It's a fine line. "I do want to support them in their calls for more protection from the civil government of Nigeria."
Open Doors has already distributed aid to the beleaguered believers and is planning extra relief items, along with trauma counseling. Pray that God would be at work through His Spirit in these very tragic circumstances. Pray for wisdom and courage for the government to take the necessary action against Boko Haram. Curry adds, "I think we need to be praying every day for persecuted believers in Nigeria so that we don't get caught up just in our own Western world. We need to lift them up in prayer, and there are ways that you can support the work that we do there."
Followers of Christ need encouragement and support. As noted in an earlier report from an Open Doors worker from northern Nigeria, "The truth is: life in the region is very difficult, and every single day is a miracle."
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Q: Getting "Request failed with status code 500" error when using Stripe in React Always getting the same error, when posting the info to the server, it return status 500 error.
This is react code
const Pay = () => {

  const [stripeToken, setStripeToken] = useState(null)

  const onToken = (token) => {
    setStripeToken(token)
  }

  useEffect(() => {
    const makeRequest = async () => {
      try {
        const res = await axios.post('http://localhost:5000/api/checkout/payment', {
          tokenId : stripeToken.id,
          amount: 2000,
        })
      } catch (err) {
        console.log(err)
      }
    }
    makeRequest()
  }, [stripeToken])

  return (

      <StripeCheckout
        name='Afsal shop'
        billingAddress
        shippingAddress
        description='your total is $20'
        amount={2000}
        token={onToken}
        stripeKey={KEY}
      >
        <button style={{
            padding: "10px 20px",
            background: "black",
            color: "#fff",
            cursor: "pointer",
            borderRadius: "5px",
            fontSize: "25px"
        }}>Pay</button>
      </StripeCheckout>

  )
}

This is the server code, I rechecked with stripe other methods, but stills get same result
router.post('/payment', async (req, res) => {
    await stripe.paymentIntents.create({
        source: req.body.tokenId,
        amount: req.body.amount,
        currency: "usd",
        automatic_payment_methods: {enabled: true},
    }, (stripeErr, stripeRes) => {
        if(stripeErr){
            return res.status(500).json(stripeErr)
        }else{
            return res.status(200).json(stripeRes)
        }
    })
})

I tried different methods but still got the same error again and again (Request failed with status code 500)

A: yes finally, i got a solution from stripe docs(india). Then i changed my code to,
react code
const Pay = () => {

  const [stripeToken, setStripeToken] = useState(null)

  useEffect(() => {
    const makeRequest = async () => {
      try {
        const res = await axios.post('http://localhost:5000/api/checkout/payment', {
          name: "Afsal",
          amount: 10000
        })
      } catch (err) {
        console.log(err)
      }
    }
    makeRequest()
  }, [stripeToken])

  return (

      <StripeCheckout
         name="Afsal Shop"
         image=""
         billingAddress
         shippingAddress
         description="hai"
         amount=10000
         stripeKey={key}
      >
        <button style={{
            padding: "10px 20px",
            background: "black",
            color: "#fff",
            cursor: "pointer",
            borderRadius: "5px",
            fontSize: "25px"
        }}>Pay</button>
      </StripeCheckout>

  )
}

server
router.post('/payment', async(req, res) => {
  const paymentIntent = await stripe.paymentIntents.create({
    description: req.body.name,
    shipping: {
      name: req.body.name,
      address: {
        line1: '510 Townsend St',
        postal_code: '98140',
        city: 'San Francisco',
        state: 'CA',
        country: 'US',
      },
    },
    amount: req.body.amount,
    currency: 'usd',
    payment_method_types: ['card'],
  }, (err, change) => {
    if(err){
      return res.status(500).json(err)
    }else{
      return res.status(200).json(change)
    }
  })
})

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Mary Terstegge Meagher (ur. 27 października 1964 w Louisville) – amerykańska pływaczka specjalizująca się w stylu motylkowym i dowolnym, trzykrotna mistrzyni olimpijska, dwukrotna mistrzyni i była rekordzistka świata.

Kariera
Pierwszy rekord świata na 200 m stylem motylkowym pobiła w wieku 15 lat na igrzyskach panamerykańskich. Była jedną z faworytek igrzysk w Moskwie (1980), ale wobec bojkotu olimpiady przez Amerykanów nie startowała. Cztery lata później w Los Angeles zdobyła trzy złote medale (na 100 m i 200 m stylem motylkowym oraz w sztafecie zmiennej). Na uniwersjadzie w Kobe w 1985 roku wywalczyła pięć medali (w tym cztery złote). W 1988 w Seulu Meagher zdobyła brązowy medal na 200 metrów. W ciągu kariery osiągnęła 24 tytuły mistrzyni USA.

Na dystansie 200 m stylem motylkowym Meagher poprawiała rekord świata pięciokrotnie. Jej najlepszy wynik przetrwał niemal 20 lat i był porównywany z tak znanymi osiągnięciami, jak rekord lekkoatlety Boba Beamona w skoku w dal z 1968. Do 1999 do Meagher należał również rekord na 100 m stylem motylkowym, poprawiony przez Amerykankę Jenny Thompson.

W 1993 została przyjęta w poczet członków International Swimming Hall of Fame.

Rekordy świata

Życie prywatne
Pochodzi z Kentucky, gdzie zaczynała przygodę z pływaniem.
Jest żoną byłego łyżwiarza szybkiego Mike Planta; mieszkają w Peachtree City, w stanie Georgia. Siostrą Meagher jest Anne Northup, członkini Izby Reprezentantów USA z Kentucky z ramienia Partii Republikańskiej. Imię pływaczki nosi kompleks sportowy w Louisville (Kentucky).

Zobacz też
 Historia rekordu świata na 200 m stylem motylkowym

Przypisy

Amerykańscy pływacy
Amerykańscy medaliści olimpijscy
Medaliści Letnich Igrzysk Olimpijskich 1984
Medaliści Letnich Igrzysk Olimpijskich 1988
Medaliści Letniej Uniwersjady 1985
Urodzeni w 1964
Ludzie urodzeni w Louisville
Byli rekordziści świata w pływaniu

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U.S. lawmakers ask for disclosure of number of Americans under surveillance
By Dustin Volz
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. congressional committee on Friday asked the Trump administration to disclose an estimate of the number of Americans whose digital communications are incidentally collected under foreign surveillance programs, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
A security camera hangs near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., November 7, 2016. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
Such an estimate is "crucial as we contemplate reauthorization," of parts of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that are due to expire at the end of the year, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, a Republican, and John Conyers, the panel's top Democrat, wrote in a letter addressed to Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats.
The request comes as some Republican lawmakers, many of whom have stridently defended U.S. surveillance programs in the past, express sudden interest in considering additional privacy safeguards to how U.S. spy agencies collect and share intelligence that contains information about Americans.
That interest has been sparked by evolving, unsubstantiated assertions that the Obama White House used surveillance powers to improperly spy on the incoming Trump administration.
Privacy advocates have for years demanded that the U.S. government share an estimate of how many Americans are ensnared by programs authorized under a certain part of FISA, known as Section 702, that allows for the collection of vast quantities of internet communications from foreigners believed to be living overseas.
Some experts and lawmakers have said they believe data on millions of Americans could be caught under such surveillance, exposing them to warrantless searches by federal investigators.
"It is clear that Section 702 surveillance programs can and do collect information about U.S. persons, on subjects unrelated to counter-terrorism," wrote Goodlatte and Conyers, who requested a response by April 24. "It is imperative that we understand the size of this impact on U.S. persons as our committee proceeds with the debate on reauthorization."
In a separate letter sent last December to the outgoing Obama administration, members of the House Judiciary Committee said they were given assurances by officials that an estimate would be provided, likely by January of this year.
Richard Ledgett, the deputy director of the National Security Agency, said "yes" when asked by a Reuters reporter last month whether an estimate would be provided before year end. He also said about 20 "vignettes" would be publicly released that show the important national security value of Section 702, which officials have described as among the most important intelligence tools at their disposal.
Section 702 will expire on Dec. 31, 2017, absent congressional action.
Reporting by Dustin Volz; Editing by Steve Orlofsky


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At the General Assembly meeting last night, Occupy Wall Street's dreamer contingent got a very special valentine: the GA endorsed the Direct Action Working Group's proposal to call for a general strike on May Day—May 1, 2012. Occupiers celebrated with cheers and Valentine's Day balloons.
May Day 2012 Occupy Wall Street stands in solidarity with the calls for a day without the 99%, a general strike and more!! On May Day, wherever you are, we are calling for: *No Work *No School *No Housework *No Shopping *No Banking TAKE THE STREETS!!!!!
The prospect of an Occupy general strike has been circulating for a while already. One of the several Facebook event pages devoted to it has more than 10,000 attendees. Occupy Los Angeles began calling for a May 1 general strike as early as last November, and Occupy Oakland joined at the end of January. Occupy Wall Street's Direct Action group tried to take a strategic approach to the idea; though many of its members had little hesitation about calling for it, they took steps to ensure there was consultation, and therefore buy-in, among some of those whose participation would be vital. Since the beginning of the year, they've been holding twice-weekly meetings—with as many as 150 people crowded into a church or a union-office basement—which included labor organizers, immigrants' rights groups, artists and anarchists.
These meetings have focused at least as much on what to do during a day without the 99 percent as what not to do. In addition to forming committees devoted to shutting the system down, there are others for mutual aid, art, education and more.
Perhaps one of the most promising aspects of a May Day action is the overlap with the May Day Coalition for immigrants' rights, which has already been planning actions that day, and which has tremendous mobilizing power around the country—as the massive protests of 2006 showed. At the end of the January 11 meeting, an organizer of laundry workers, speaking only in Spanish, told the Occupiers, "Any campaign you have is our campaign." The Occupiers, in turn, will have to demonstrate that the immigrants' concerns are theirs as well.
After one of the meetings, an original organizer of Occupy Wall Street looked around at her friends and said, "Look at us! We all have crazy eyes!" It was true; no one looked quite sane. But to call for a general strike in New York City in 2012, and to even begin to follow through on it, probably takes a bit of crazy.
I am in full support of the Occupy movement, but seeing that myself, and 50 percent of america is employed by small businesses', it is way to broad and frankly, a bad idea. If i didn't show up for my work, were I am the lowest paid employee, but earn a good living wage, it would halt many projects we are working on. Stop being so radical and actually create a focus!
This raises lots of important questions that have been discussed at these meetings. I know the feeling—I'm self-employed, and the only people who could care less if I miss a day are me and possibly the close friends with whom I collaborate. Going on strike for a day would be pretty anti-climactic. Yesterday, one woman at OWS told me that the non-profit she works for, which she really likes, has a big event on May 2 that she's helping to organize. So, in that case, striking on May Day could be detrimental to something really important to her.
That's where the creativity comes in. It kind of reminds me of "giving up" something for Lent, among Catholics. Each person has to think about something in their lives that, to them, would represent a strike. But it's not just personal; because this is part of a moment and a community, people also need to think of how they can contribute that day to building a better, more democratic, fair and festive world, along with other strikers.
Obviously the OWS issues are less important to you than your business. Same for the non-profit worker.
If you can't see the impotency of that statement you're probably not that concerned about the OWS issues.
This right here. This attitude of "well, you must not care" is what is causing OWS to LOSE supporters.
Sacrifices for what you believe in are one thing, but if that sacrifice destroys the life of yourself, your spouse and your children, it's not an acceptable one unless EVERYONE affected gets a say in the matter. Anything else isn't a sacrifice – it's no better than what the 1% are often accused of doing.
Secondly, Nathan is 100% correct. If you have something you care about, something that is important to you, and doing this would hurt that, then you *shouldn't* participate. If you believe in the OWS, you wouldn't be doing something to counter it anyway, so I don't see how it can be conceived as negative, if someone has something else they feel they need to do.
Caring about one thing over OWS does NOT mean they're against it or any less dedicated than you or anyone else.
This kind of prejudice is in the same vein as the prejudice that the 1% apply to the 99%ers – that we're just noisy hippies trying to get a piece of their pie.
Where there is a will, there is a way. Show up to work over the weekend and Monday so that you can pre-load your co-workers queues, making your absence less disruptive. Since all small businesses are included in the 99%, check with your boss. For all you know, (s)he also plans to shut down the shop and join the movement as well.
I'm a small business owner and will be furloughing my employees on May 1st. The way I see it, the long-term implications this disruption serves to provide trumps any near-term project we will be working on. Since all of my clients are also in the 99%, they will understand if we don't meet a deadline. I fully expect many of them will also be involved.
Ed, I think this is a really good way of looking at the situation. Maybe people can take a vacation day – plan it in advance if they don't want to just not show up.
I think the BIG thing is NOT to buy anything and definitely NOT to bank. One day isn't going to crash the economy but if everyone does it, it will show those in power that we have power over our pocketbooks – and that could be really powerful.
Stop being so self-interested. Selfishness is one of the nation's biggest problems right now. This is ONE DAY, and is intended to remind the corporatocracy that We The People still have power. Almost everyone has an excuse for not participating. Get on board, or stop pretending that you support the movement.
What, you've never heard of calling in sick?
hi, nathan: Each person has to think about something in their lives that, to them, would represent a strike.
A strike is not a bit like Lent. A strike is a unified action or the visible signs of an action, in which one stops performing waged labor. If you make this simply an act of conscience, it loses most of its force, in my opinion. I have no idea whether calling a general strike makes sense, but defusing it at this early stage doesn't seem to be very productive. Asking people to think of ways to make solidarity public on the day is perhaps more strategic?
tat first line of mine is an introductory quote from you, to which i was replying.
A general strike will only work if everyone and I mean everyone participates. Put aside your petty differences for the greater good, stand up united for a cause for the greater good. If you agree with the concept, then agree to be led by the leaders of the movement. Their is so much strentgh in numbers, when are people going to get that message that " the workers , united, will never be defeated"!
I find the implications of that comment a bit disturbing. It seems like that's what always happens with "revolutions" – they just trade one set of masters for another. Many lefties seem a little bit too comfortable with the idea of top-down control, so long as its dressed up in pretty language.
I agree with Chris – Occupy needs a focus. A couple of specific things that you can take to the average American/Canadian/Whatever and sell to them in a way that makes sense. There's a lot of discontent with the corporatist model in the west right now. If you sound like a bomb-throwing anarchist or 1970s French communist, people are just going to tune you out and write off Occupy as a bunch of malcontents. It would be a shame if this opportunity was wasted (if it isn't already) by handing it over to the usual suspects.
Peace – will be represented by religious and spiritual groups.
Just over 2 months is not a lot of time to get these groups on board.
This IS education. Adult education.
Anyone who promotes non-democratic overthrow of established governments or anyone who promotes violence and destruction is a provocateur. Strategies will have to be developed to control them.
Kudos to the fantastic retro poster design! Please give the artist credit and consider a link for people to print this to post up in live locations.
I like the general idea, but the "no school" is not well thought out. With how some authorities are reacting to protests, pulling your kids from school when they may get tear gassed is irresponsible. It also smacks of using them as a shield. Our city is reasonable, but I certainly would not take my 4 year old to Oakland or New york.
I would have no problem keeping my kid home from school on May 1. This isn't just a protest for fun – the plutocracy is gaining strength. What do you think the NDAA and the militarization of the police forces across the country are about? Step up and be heard while it is still safe to do so.
I was at the Occupy Oakland General strike and there were many kids there. There was, in fact, a children's march from the local library to the plaza. During the day if one simply avoided the radicals, who were obvious in their "non-conformist" black uniforms (funny how the Anarchists often dress like cops. Something Taoist about that…) the day was very peaceful. I marched all day, occupied the port, and left as it got dark in the evening. No violence or even visible police presence.
It was a really really good day. And the kids there learned a lot more than another day at school would ever have taught them.
I have planned to take off May 1 when I first heard a general strike was possibly going to happen, even if it doesn't there will still be some activities going on for May 1.
Most small businesses are part of the 99% so maybe they could join for a half day and work longer the day before and after. If you can't join and you haven't moved your money out of the too big to fail banks maybe you could do that. Maybe the weekend before you could flyer to let other people know about the event.
If you can't refrain from these things then you probably aren't all that committed to the movement. It's quite possible that the movement doesn't really matter to you.
You do realize this "all or nothing" attitude is how the USSR got created, right? "If you're not with us, you're against us." is one of the most dangerous things that can be said, especially when OWS is supposed to be a peaceful movement.
When the lives/wants/needs of the supporters become less important than the movement, you need to reexamine the basic principles of that movement lest you trample over your goal and end up with something worse than you had before.
This is a logic-free zone.
convincing 2 others to participate, which would help a lot.
There's no getting off the hook.
You either show solidarity or you don't.
Make arrangements but don't make excuses.
SOLIDARITY FROM GREECE! 1st of MAY GLOBAL GENERAL STRIKE WILL BE THE STARTING POINT FOR GLOBAL SOLIDARITY!
I am totally on board with no banking or shopping as I do as little as possible of these things in my usual daily affairs. However, what if I love my work because I see it as being consistent with the values of the movement? I care for an 88 year old man with Alzheimer's disease. I provide direct service to him privately on a 1:1 basis so that he can continue to live on his own, for example; helping him stay organized and oriented in his home. There are no 3rd party payers or middlemen involved. I take a train into the city on a prepaid monthly ticket so I would not be buying anything. How would my not being there to support him serve the movement? Isn't my situation an exception?
Also, if we are about equity, how does not patronizing a local small business who is consistently serving the needs of those in the community, serve our purpose? For example, we normally go to a local restaurant for breakfast where our need for nutrition is met for a reasonable price. I could and would be willing to forgo this for a day as I understand the larger complexities of the supply chain and such, but I do make a distinction between corporate capitalism, large corporate entities, and the reasonable use of money as a practical mechanism for the exchange of value when providing a particular product or service.
I support the movement and raise these questions because my understanding is that there are no leaders… just us! My understanding is that we the people are committed to this very process of participatory democracy, consensus building, and keen discernment. So I say that we better be very clear in our thinking because our results will reflect it accordingly.
If you go to work you'll be doing the opposite of "no work".
All excuses weaken the impact regardless of their justifications or merit.
If you shop you'll be doing the opposite of "no shopping".
All actions are voluntary and everyone will choose how they will show support.
world government. Remember how Karl Marx allowed 3 of his children to starve to death rather than him going to work to take care of his family. Why should we all not have that kind of dedication to this cause? I mean really, the next thing you might expect is for someone to take care of you in your old age.
Hyperbole distracts from the sentiment.
Many others and I are 4 square against that globalist agenda 21 for example.
. I am not in favor of destroying our environment or seeing people being treated as a simple resource to be used and abused. I am also not in favor of totalitarian government.
Are you aware of "Executive Order Number 12148" or The plan called REX 84?
Invoking the FEMA camps going into operation. I just do not want to see any reason for the (Abomination / Obama-Nation) to make the foolish decision to declare martial law and try and confiscate our legal ability to defend our freedoms.
If you want to do something good, then why not Vote Ron Paul?
This comment meets your criteria "comments constructive and relevant to the above post. Digressions, personal attacks, hateful language, and unsubstantiated claims" The proof of your intent will be if you post it.
There probably is something in there that needs correcting but most of us don't have the time to go through it.
A quick scan shows the date July 20, 1979. This doesn't appear to have much to do with the current U.S. administration nor is there any indication in your post that there is a threat that it will be abused.
If you know of something please post.
I'm all for a strike!! I'm gonna Strike the ows loosers in the head!
On May 1st, 2012, I'm gonna spend $100 at each of 10 businesses as a counter-protest.
And I also have a proposal for the next OWS direct action: #occupycheckbook.
According to a recent issue of Consumer Reports magazine (with the bank fees cover story), about 87% of Americans don't balance their checking accounts. Tracking one's own spending is a good, grassroots way of closing the wealth gap.
strike is not a good way to solve problems. We need more objectively approach to such topics.
soo where can i do it please help out.


Indisposable Concept gallery featuring Sarah C.
Your announcement at the beginning of the info pack had an impact on me. I shot this roll of my Dad because he loved his blonde hair and he was just about to start doing chemo. It's all gone now and these were only taken 4 weeks ago.
Thank you for sharing photographs that let us feel as if we were there for a moment.


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The Hobbit: Peter Jackson denies Peta claims of animal mistreatment
Director and producers "completely reject" accusation that production was responsible for the deaths of 27 animals in New Zealand
By Daniel Bettridge
Tuesday, 20th November 2012 at 11:28 am
Just days away from its Wellington premiere, Peter Jackson's hotly anticipated adaptation of The Hobbit has been embroiled in an animal welfare scandal.
The story erupted after the Associated Press spoke to wranglers involved in the production, who claimed that 27 animals perished "largely because they were kept at a farm filled with bluffs, sinkholes and other 'death traps.'"
The report, which is based on information provided by PETA, stated: "One wrangler said that over time he buried three horses, as well as about six goats, six sheep and a dozen chickens." The whistle-blowers also revealed that two more horses survived major injuries during the course of filming.
A spokesperson for the movie initially acknowledged that some animals perished unecessarily during the production, but maintained that most had died from natural causes. This was followed by an official statement in which Peter Jackson and co said they "completely reject" the accusations.
"The producers of The Hobbit take the welfare of all animals very seriously and have always pursued the highest standard of care for animals in their charge," it read. "The producers completely reject the accusations that twenty seven animals died due to mistreatment during the making of the films. Extraordinary measures were taken to make sure that animals were not used during action sequences or any other sequence that might create undue stress for the animals involved."
However, the statement admitted that some of the accusations had only just reached the producers, and that they were now being investigated. It added: "We regret that some of these accusations by wranglers who were dismissed from the film over a year ago are only now being brought to our attention. We are currently investigating these new allegations and are attempting to speak with all parties involved to establish the truth."
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be the first in a new multi-million-pound trilogy based on the J.R.R. Tolkien's novel. It is being made by Peter Jackson, the director behind the hugely popular Lord of the Rings adaptations, and features an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch.
The film will make its debut at a red-carpet premiere in Wellington on 28 November and will hit cinemas in the UK on 14 December.
The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey – review
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – reviews
All about The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey
Can you spot Peter Jackson and Gollum in this Hobbit-themed airline safety video?
Peter Jackson on stopping The Hobbit shoot to allow Martin Freeman to film Sherlock


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UP Co-hosts Lekgotla On Challenges and Gains Of Entrepreneurship Development In Higher Education
by Kelvin Nyaga, October 26, 2021
The University of Pretoria (UP), Universities South Africa (USAf) and other stakeholders recently sat down with the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programme to discuss the challenges of business and start-up development in higher education, as well as the strides made thus far.
The discussion took place during the EDHE's fifth annual national lekgotla, a four-day event that was hosted at UP's Future Africa Institute and online, and saw academics, researchers and scholars from various fields deliberate on the theme 'Entrepreneurship Against All Odds'. This year's EDHE lekgotla aimed to facilitate the sharing of good practices, and emerging practices and initiatives in university entrepreneurship.
The EDHE programme offers new insights and recommendations, while developing key aspects in positioning universities for their role in entrepreneurship, innovation, commercialisation and policy development. This is achieved by creating opportunities for networking and collaboration, while identifying and addressing challenges in entrepreneurship development at universities.
Welcoming participants on day one of the event, UP Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe pointed out that national entrepreneurship development in universities is gaining momentum globally as tertiary institutions move away from academically focused structures and ways of operating, and towards inclusive, flexible, student-led curricula that reflect the world of work today and in the future.
"The nature and magnitude of entrepreneurial activities varies wildly, just as in South Africa there is rich diversity and uniqueness across every university," he said. "It is important that each university embraces its individual identity and discovers its own path to becoming entrepreneurial, because in the world of education, there is no one-size-fits-all model."
USAf Chief Executive Officer Prof Ahmed Bawa noted that this event indicates how the EDHE lekgotla has matured, and how vital it has become to the university sector. "USAf is delighted to be the parent body of EDHE; also, the EDHE sits at the centre of constructive partnership between the Department of Higher Education and Training and USAf. We are grateful to UP for co-hosting with the EDHE."
Prof Bawa added that this kind of partnership is central to working towards a common goal. "South Africa is a multi-layered democracy," he said. "Alongside that, it is an economy that is hinged to the idea of being accelerated by riding the wave of technology of the fourth industrial revolution, as this technology is seen as a platform for job opportunity and to grow our economy, though that has risks as well. Societies like South Africa create and sustain universities particularly to serve the purpose of having a vibrating democracy and culture, and building a growing economy. Universities are not government departments or NGOs, but knowledge-intensive institutions."
Some of the topics discussed during the event included student economic participation through entrepreneurial activity – presented by the national EDHE Community of Practice for Student Entrepreneurship and the EDHE Studentpreneurs Community of Practice – and finding solutions to best address the under-representation of female students in entrepreneurship.
"I took a risk and quit my nine-to-five job to start my own business," said Elijah Djan, a UP alumnus who was part of EDHE's programme. He is the owner of Nubrix, a company that recycles wastepaper to create bricks used for building. "I went broke, but I carried on. I attended a lot of business societies to gain better insight. I even skipped classes to attend business classes. As a result, it took me six years to complete a four-year degree. EDHE has helped me to meet other business owners who are more seasoned and have been in the space for years, and I realised that I am not the only one who thinks I can change the world with my business."
Dr Nokuthula Mavela is co-founder of Mideh, which manufactures personal-care products made from medicinal indigenous plants. "The entrepreneurship journey has been enriching. The company was registered in 2021. However, we were operating on an informal and limited basis until 2020 when we joined the Durban University of Technology's EDHE entrepreneurship cohort. Since then, we have gone through incubation and mentorship, and received funding. We are now on the path to commercialisation."
Dr Mavela stressed that women are capable of taking on leadership roles. "It is critical that we play a role in economic growth and development. Our continent should be for us by us, because we are the custodians of our future, and our country and continent depend on us."
To watch day one's sessions, click here; for day two, click here; and for day three sessions, click here.
– Author Xolani Mathibela
Published by Hlengiwe Mnguni
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Learning Curve: Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution Begins With Education
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This awe-inspiring colorful genuine leather fringe necklace makes a notably vibrant statement. This piece features six rows of brown, yellow, green, and red hand cut leather tassels hanging from gold chains. This necklace looks great with denims and whites.
Length: Approximate chain length: 15 inches + 3 inch extender. Approximate drop: 13 inches.


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Parliament member: 'video Anna Vissi offensive'
by Sietse Bakker April 19, 2006 12:06 pm 65 views
Greek right-wing parliament member Gerogios Karatzaferis wrote a letter to the European parliament about the video of Anna Vissi's everything. His written question accuses Vissi and those behind her video of bringing "Greece and, by extension, the European Union into disrepute". The entire situation seems to be a storm in a glass of water.
"Third world situation"
He opens his question by suggesting that broadcaster ERT has chosen not to use the video to promote tourism, something he claims to be the norm for Eurovision Song Contest preview clips. The politician seems to forget that not the broadcaster, but usually a record company initiates a music video. He adds that, "the video clip in question shows scenes redolent of a third world situation which is offensive to Greeks and Europeans alike". He continues; "In one scene, for example, a number of youths steal the singer's bag when she stops her car at a petrol station, while in a subsequent shot, the singer manages to escape from a police patrol car while the police officers try to deal with another incident, an image which attempts to show the 'incompetence' of the Greek police. In addition, a lorry driver appears to sexually harass the singer".
Karatzaferis was expelled from the liberal-conservative New Democracy party, and currently leads the Popular Orthodox Rally said to have ties with the most conservative wing of the Greek Orthodox Church. He has courted controversy with remarks labeled as anti-Semitic and despite being vice-president of the Eurosceptic Independence and Democracy group, is a member of the European Parliament. His party's views, ideas, and electoral campaigns are often broadcast and promoted by the private Greek TV channel TeleAsty, which he founded and owns. The channel has repeatedly been accused in Greece of harboring a xenophobic agenda.
Storm in a glass of water
Like the European Parliament has nothing better to do, the initiative of Karatzaferis seems nothing more than a storm in a glass of water. Vissi is currently touring Europe to promote her song and revealed this weekend that she will be alone on stage in Athens when she sings at the song contest final. Everything continues to score well in fan polls and bookmakers are offering ever-shorter odds on Greece winning for a second consecutive year.
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3 new misconduct cases in women's soccer emerge after release of abuse report, US Soccer president says
By Lizete Dos Santos, Matt Foster and Amanda Davies, CNN
Updated 5:40 PM EDT, Fri October 7, 2022
Report reveals alarming allegations of widespread abuse in women's soccer
At least three new cases of misconduct have emerged since the release of a report alleging systemic abuse within women's professional soccer, US Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone said Friday.
"One of the great things to come out of this report is that it is encouraging more people to come forward," Parlow Cone said during separate interviews with CNN's Brianna Keilar on "New Day" and Amanda Davies on CNN "World Sport."
PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 14: A sign reading "You Knew" is displayed during a game between Chicago Red Stars and Portland Thorns FC at Providence Park on November 14, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Amanda Loman/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
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Parlow Cone did not provide details of the new cases, which she said she received following Monday's release of the findings of former acting attorney general Sally Q. Yates' independent investigation.
The report was based on more than 200 interviews and revealed the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) under the US Soccer Federation failed to provide a safe environment for players.
"It just points to how systemic this was and how there were lack of processes in place and I'm really excited now that we have the recommendations," Parlow Cone said.
"I've wanted to act for so long but I didn't want to just do something just to say we were doing something. I wanted it to be meaningful and really have an impact and to change this culture."
BOYDS, MD - JUNE 29: A Nike Merlin official NWSL match soccer ball sits on the grass field during the National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) game between the North Carolina Courage and Washington Spirit June 29, 2019 at Maureen Hendricks Field at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, MD. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Investigation finds systemic abuse and misconduct within women's professional soccer
Yates' report described "a league in which abuse and misconduct — verbal and emotional abuse and sexual misconduct — had become systemic, spanning multiple teams, coaches, and victims."
"Abuse in the NWSL is rooted in a deeper culture in women's soccer, beginning in youth leagues, that normalizes verbally abusive coaching and blurs boundaries between coaches and players," the report said.
Parlow Cone called the findings "heartbreaking and just infuriating."
"It wasn't an isolated incident. It was systemic throughout the NWSL," the two-time Olympic gold medal winner said of the rampant abuse and misconduct.
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National Women's Soccer League team North Carolina Courage fires head coach following accusations of sexual manipulation and misconduct
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In a gesture of solidarity, players wore teal-colored armbands – the designated color for survivors of sexual abuse – for the match.
Women's professional soccer in the US has been reeling since a report in The Athletic last year detailed allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against Paul Riley, who coached three NWSL franchises over eight seasons. He was fired by the North Carolina Courage after The Athletic cited players on the record alleging that for years, Riley used his influence and power to sexually harass players and, in one incident, coerce a player into having sex with him.
Riley denied the accusations in the Athletic report. CNN has not been able to reach Riley for comment.
Parlow Cone said she has forwarded the three new reports of misconduct to the US Center for SafeSport – an organization authorized by Congress to address sexual, emotional and physical abuse in Olympic sports – and other authorities.
"I'm also hoping that people do feel safe now to come forward or are … learning about where to come forward to report this because this is so important," Parlow Cone said. "We're not going to be able to root it out unless more brave people come forward to tell us."
Parlow Cone, a former professional soccer player in the US, herself reported an incident of sexual harassment during her time as coach of the Portland Thorns. She has said she reported the incident when she was leaving the franchise.
"Society needs to change as well, and evolve, and to make it safer for women to come forward to complain about this in the workplace or on a team," she said.
"This is going to be a long process," Parlow Cone said. "It's not gonna be a quick fix."
In the Yates report, players described abuses from head coaches as well as team management. There were multiple allegations or findings of sexual harassment and misconduct by head coaches.
The report noted abusive coaches were able to move from team to team despite accusations levied against them because the league and the federation feared the organizations could be named in any potential defamation or employment lawsuits.
US Soccer initiated the investigation a year ago by hiring Yates and the legal firm King and Spalding to review allegations, conduct interviews and recommend solutions. The federation said it gave Yates and the firm full autonomy and access in order to produce a complete, independent report.
CNN's Ray Sanchez and Kevin Dotson contributed to this report.


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Sydney Shop Girl: First Lady Frocks. What Happens In Vegas. Target Treasures.
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Remember this old faithful ASOS dress from last year?
Well, Michelle Obama does and she loves her's just as much as I love mine.
This is a snap of Michelle in her ASOS (with Barack) from last night's Entertainment Tonight interview. Their interview was probably the best thing about ET, actually. Sometimes all that in your face celebrity gossip and 'whooshing' sound effect that comes between each shocking revelation can get a bit overwhelming.
I could watch the Obamas all day, to be honest. They're both such vibrant, real and eloquent people. And it's not just eloquence in a very academic way, they both seem to have a knack for relating to their audience when they speak at the varied engagements they're both invited to.
Anyway, the highlight of last night's interview was a confession by The President about George Clooney. Obama wryly admitted that the only times he found his office inundated by his staffers was when George was scheduled to pay a visit to the White House.
Speaking of people who love to keep it real and relate to their audience, Prince Harry was really come into his own over the last few months. His parents raised both he and his brother to be princes of the people and after a few false starts, Harry seems to have come in his recent engagements at the Olympics and also during interviews he's given with his brother.
But I think that deep down, he's still a 27 year old who likes to have fun with his friends and completely let down his guard in private. In Vegas. At a private function. As a single man amongst friends. Where what he was doing was a bit misguided but not actually harming anyone else. The only problem is that when you're as famous and eligible as he is, friends with camera phones forget that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. There's a part of me that admires his spirit and his apparent lack of concern for what others think of his actions but at the same time, I feel sorry for him that his sense of fun and recklessness makes him such an easy target for the media and his so called friends.
In less scandalous news this week, have you heard about the latest collaboration with Target? Roberto Cavalli will be releasing a line with Target Australia at the end of October! That's our Target, readers! I'm so excited. Twitter has told me that shoes are also involved. All I can think of are the prints though. This is probably the Target Australia collaboration to get excited about. Not unless you count The Very Hungry Caterpillar infant clothing range that's already dropped in store. But I understand if that didn't exactly rock your world. I now spend twice as long as I usually do in Target stores because there's whole new departments that suddenly seem very relevant to my needs.
Including the electrical appliances area. Target are currently selling the Bella pod coffee machine for $239 and I'm at the serious contemplation stage of purchasing one. This is further than I got with the Air Fryer a few months back. The reason I'm so keen? This particular brand of pod has a Belgian hot chocolate variety in addition to standard coffee and it's meant to be really, really good. I know Nespresso has George (my second Clooney reference in the one post!!) but I don't think even he can beat at home hot chocolate from a coffee machine.
This turned out to be a rather busy post, after all. Hope I didn't lose anyone along the way. Take care and have a lovely evening.
That Target news is wildly exciting! I feel sorry for Harry and really all those young royals and other stars who now just don't get a chance to be kids. I remember an interview with Keira Knightley's father who said he wished she had found fame later because she never had a chance to be a kid in private.
I contemplated the Bella Coffee Machine too until I read a few bad reviews about it. I got one of the Aldi machines instead and it works like a charm. The Aldi machine also takes the MAP coffee pods (apparently the chocolate pods work better as they don't have the extra filter in them).
Thanks for that, cin. The Aldi one is probably the best one for me in terms of price and all. I will check in with my local Aldi and suss it out.
Eeeekkk!!!! Better get there soon, I knew I missed a department the last time I was there.
It's so sad that the youngsters don't even have close friends of their own age that they can trust.
See SSG? I always thought you were a trendsetter, and this pic of Michelle Obama wearing your ASOS dress just proves it!
On the coffee machine note, I regret buying a pod machine, it was never as good as a cafe style espresso machine, although I have heard rave reviews about the Aldi one. I might have to get my Mum to send me one to test out.


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A list of films produced in France in 1974.

See also
1974 in France

Notes

References

External links
 French films of 1974 at the Internet Movie Database
French films of 1974 at Cinema-francais.fr

1974
Films
French