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Singapore Airlines To Boost Kolkata Services
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a fifth weekly flight to Kolkata, India, from 29 March 2020. On the same day, the Airline's regional wing SilkAir will cease services to the city. Currently, SIA operates four weekly flights and SilkAir operates three weekly flights to Kolkata.
SIA's Kolkata services will continue to be operated by the Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft, which is equipped with the Airline's latest regional cabin products for Business Class and Economy Class[1].
"SIA's A350-900 medium haul aircraft has been warmly received by customers since its introduction on the Singapore-Kolkata route in June 2019. We are pleased to increase our services to Kolkata with this new generation aircraft by adding a weekly frequency from March 2020," said Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Mr Tan Kai Ping.
In addition to Kolkata, SIA operates to five other points in India – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi. Scoot, SIA's low-cost subsidiary, operates to seven points in India. These are Amritsar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Trivadrum, Tiruchirappalli and Visakhapatnam. After this change, SilkAir will continue to operate to four points in India – Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi. From 29 March 2020, the SIA Group airlines will operate more than 140 weekly flights to India.
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Georgia wrap-up: Saban's courage to make a tough call nets him a sixth title
Jan 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide fans celebrate in the stands after the 2018 CFP national championship college football game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2018 CFP national championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
In the college football world, success on the national stage brings with it many perks. A raise. Additional years on one's contract. The freedom to veer a bit from established norms, and to take alternative paths to repeat an earlier success.
If coaches are granted that kind of freedom after just one title, imagine the length of leash there is for Nick Saban, now winner of six titles. For the second time in his coaching career, he now finds himself in the rarefied air once inhabited by Paul "Bear" Bryant, the first time of course being when he took the job in Tuscaloosa in the first place.
After five titles and a 2017 season that could only be described as chaotic, few people were going to fault Saban if Georgia had won this game going away, if for no other reason than that Alabama could not shake the injury bug. Just when it appeared Alabama was on the cusp of getting healthy in the lead-up to the final four, the Crimson Tide lost offensive guard Lester Cotton and linebacker Anfernee Jennings in a win over Clemson last week, then lost another offensive lineman in this game. Georgia, meanwhile, suffered very few injuries over the course of its season and entered the national championship game relatively unscathed.
Besides Alabama's well-known fight with the medical tent this year, the actual makeup of this team had been a source of contention and disagreement among analysts. Coming into this game, Alabama led the nation in four of the five major defensive statistical categories, but yet, the defense never seemed to get its due. Perhaps it was because of Alabama's forever-rotating cast of players at linebacker, where injuries had hit the worst, or that the cornerback duo of Anthony Averett and Levi Wallace weren't deemed up to usual Alabama standards. Whatever the reason, Alabama's defense was seen more as a smoke-and-mirrors show that rode on the backs of an impressive defensive line.
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Perhaps it was instead an overreaction to the performance against Auburn in late November. The Alabama team that lost to the Tigers was so unlike Alabama's usual profile that many wondered if the team bus had diverted to Jacksonville State along the way and the two teams decided to celebrate Exchange Day to see how the other half lives.
Whatever the reason, the loss at Auburn took what was shaping up to be a vintage season for Alabama and turned it on its head. Had the college football playoff committee not had more faith in Alabama than most media members – or maybe even Alabama fans – Alabama's season could very well have ended in a forgettable bowl game with weird sponsors and a ticket no one wanted to buy.
With the way Auburn's season would subsequently end, the public was then left to wonder how much of Alabama's loss was just a plain old fluke. But one substantive criticism to arise from that game was of quarterback play.
Jalen Hurts was just two weeks removed, at the time, from his best performance of the year, a win over Mississippi State that saw him lead two fourth-quarter touchdown drives and a third potential scoring drive that ended in a missed field goal attempt. For those who had watched his true freshman season end with a stack of subpar performances, the MSU victory provided hope that Hurts was capable of playing better football against top defenses.
The Auburn loss, though, undid much of that goodwill. Hurts' performance was not the only thing wrong with Alabama that day, not by a longshot. But the degree to which Hurts was overmatched that day was clear, the effect on his visible confidence even more so, and didn't bode well for Alabama's playoff chances.
Against Clemson, it wouldn't matter as much. Hurts played well against Clemson, and more importantly, Alabama's defense controlled the game from start to finish. Alabama got 14 points in the third quarter off turnovers, and the gameplan simply asked Hurts to manage possessions.
Jan 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts at the press conference after the 2018 CFP national championship college football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Georgia, though, would prove to be a much tougher nut to crack.
Where Alabama was able to find some success running the ball against Clemson, Georgia clogged up running lanes and cut into the Tide's effectiveness on the ground. Alabama finished with more rushing yards in this game than against Clemson, but numbers can lie and in this case, they were doing just that. Starting tailback Damien Harris had probably his worst game of his starting career in terms of running the ball, but was effective as a receiving target. Until Alabama worked Najee Harris into the game late, Alabama's most effective runner, by far, was Hurts on designed quarterback runs.
The problem with that, of course, is these aren't the wishbone days anymore and Hurts wasn't making plays downfield with his arm. And so Nick Saban decided to test the length of his leash.
It's not like anyone would say anything to him had he inserted Tua Tagovailoa into the game and Tagovailoa had proven to not be up to the challenge. Five titles on the trophy shelf had long since bought him freedom from anyone demanding justification for his coaching moves. Regardless, the amount of brass it takes to bench an established starter like Jalen Hurts – whose previous national championship game appearance ended with him walking off the field after scoring what he thought was probably going to prove to be the game-winning touchdown – and bringing a true freshman on in his place is the kind of decision one makes only when he knows he has full control of his own employment.
If fortune favors the bold, it's easy to see why Nick Saban has a lot of followers. Saban's aggressiveness in title games has always been present, but it never gets the attention it probably deserves. A fake punt attempt against Texas, the onside kick against Clemson, now this. Of all Saban's impressive abilities, the ability to know when to call his shot may be his most underrated.
Without Tagovailoa quarterbacking Alabama in the second half of this game, Alabama probably would have lost it. The margin might have even gotten ugly. Instead, Saban ties Bryant, and Alabama likely enters the 2018 season with an unexpected battle for the starting quarterback position.
Here's the Five-Point Breakdown for Alabama-Georgia:
1. Tua's presence lifted not just the offense, but the defense too. While the defense was doing its best to hold serve against Georgia's offense, it was doing so knowing it had no room for error. And the more Alabama's offense struggled to make first downs and extend drives, the more fatigue was to become part of the equation.
Inserting Tagovailoa gave a boost not just to the underserved areas of Alabama's offensive gameplan, but took some of the pressure off the defense as well. With their backs not planted quite as firmly against the wall as in the first half, Alabama mostly shut down Georgia in the third and fourth quarters. One long play, an 80-yard touchdown bomb to Mecole Hardman, was the only hiccup in what was otherwise a divine half for the Bama defense. Knowing the offense was capable of bailing them out, the defense seemed to loosen up and play more downhill.
2. Alabama dominated the Georgia interior OL in the second half; affected Fromm late. We profiled that Alabama's DL would have the edge over Georgia's OL but the degree to which Alabama won this matchup was surprising. Alabama's interior rush package absolutely abused center Lamont Gaillard and right guard Ben Cleveland, especially in passing situations. Georgia ran for 133 yards but on 45 carries – an average of just 3.0 yards per carry. Nick Chubb was completely shut down.
Alabama recorded 4 sacks and a staggering 12 tackles for loss. Were it not for a pretty spectacular individual performance from Sony Michel, Alabama may not have even found itself trailing at the half. Once the second half got rolling and Alabama's defense really caught its rhythm, Georgia QB Jake Fromm began to look less and less comfortable dealing with the Tide onslaught. By the time the game reached its end, Fromm's downfield vision had begun to mimic Hurts': one look, then look to escape.
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3. Alabama exposed Georgia's weakness at MLB, and found matchups it could exploit in the UGA secondary. Georgia has had a bit of a mess on its hands all year at middle linebacker thanks to some off-field issues with Natrez Patrick. Reggie Carter got the start there for Monday's game and recorded just 3 unassisted tackles and assisted on 2 others. Meanwhile, Alabama's middle linebacker, Mack Wilson, recorded 12 stops and was all over the field.
Georgia seemed to have better luck in alternative defensive alignments where Roquan Smith was left in the middle, but the strength of Alabama's running backs and especially the emergence of Najee Harris in the second half of this game made it more difficult for Georgia to downsize to cover up that spot. We profiled that issue in our preview; what we didn't expect was how Alabama also targeted cornerback Malkom Parrish and had consistent success against him all night long.
Parrish was abused by Alabama's receivers on virtually every matchup, and he was the primary cover man on the game-winning pass to DeVonta Smith, although the greater fault on that play lay with safety Dominick Sanders' mishandling of a Sink 2 coverage assignment. Georgia came into this game not far off Alabama's rankings for pass defense, so Parrish had to have been a well-hid problem that Alabama was able to pull out of film study. Kudos to whatever staffer first picked up on it.
4. Tua wasn't the only true freshman playing a key role. The easiest other freshman to note was DeVonta Smith, but Smith had already been a last-minute hero of another key game, the win over Mississippi State. Some players just seem to be in the middle of everything when the moment is biggest, so hopefully this bodes well for his future Alabama career. Henry Ruggs III continues to develop as an all-around receiver, and he, too, caught a touchdown pass. Najee Harris showed why some people believe he's the most talented running back on campus, even including Damien Harris.
But one of the most overlooked performances of the day was probably that of LT Alex Leatherwood, who had to step in to replace an injured Jonah Williams. Williams had not been enjoying his finest outing even before the injury, so the bar had already been lowered somewhat when Leatherwood came in. Anyone expecting Leatherwood to struggle, though, is still waiting. He played a phenomenal second half, all things considered, and may have helped set up a scenario in which Williams – who didn't look as comfortable this year at left tackle as he did last year at right tackle – moves to a guard spot or even center in the spring.
Under Saban, Alabama has always been a place where youth is served as soon as it's ready, but to have so many key contributors to this win coming from the 2017 signing class is rare even for Saban. And as much as Alabama's rivals don't want to hear it, it means Alabama is well-positioned for more success in the immediate future.
Jan 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; CFP executive director Bill Hancock (left) awards the trophy to Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 26-23 in overtime in the 2018 CFP national championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
5. All together, this may have been Nick Saban's best effort of his coaching career. It's criminal how Nick Saban never seems to be considered for coach of the year honors, as the award has really morphed into the "Coach of the Team that Exceeded Expectations the Most" award. There's also the issue of an Auburn loss that is, when viewed through the lens of what the rest of the season was
like, basically unacceptable. Still, how do penalize the guy during a championship year? Especially one in which half the team seemed to cycle on and off the disabled list? Every team faces some degree of turmoil and adversity over the course of a season, but it seems like this team got more than its fair share. Couple that with the ongoing questions about quarterback play and schematic development, ongoing staff shakeups and the pure march of time relative to Saban's age, and it's a good bet Saban never had to work as hard for a title as he did for this one.
When Saban won his first Alabama title at the end of the 2009 season, giving him two overall at that point, Alabama fans sort of half-jokingly asked whether he would ever tie Bryant's record of six. Well, he did it. It was a season that put a lot of mileage on the tires, for sure, but Saban managed to pull it off. Does he have a No. 7 in him? Would that next title possibly come in 2018-19? It's impossible to say, but after watching how this team looked adversity in the face and then buried it under the heels of its shoes, anything is possible.
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Q: Register Variables I am having a C++ code which have lot of recursion involved . I am thinking of using register class for my variables . Do you think by doing so I will be saving stack memory and will improve the performance
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A: I could bet that the compiler is NOT going to honor your request. Say that you have a local variable, and that you recursively call the function 100 times. If it were to honor all your auto variables 'register' keyword it would require 100 hardware registers just for that variable (all the variables are alive at the 100th call)
Performance is a difficult problem. Analyze where is the program really spending time and try to optimize there, but be cautious: some decisions can end in no gain, some can end up in worse performance. As it has been mentioned before, compilers are really good at what they do. Forcing a variable into a register means one less register for the rest of the variables to use.

A: No, I think it will probably have no effect at all. Modern compilers are typically much better at scheduling register use than humans, and will probably ignore the "register" keyword.
Having said that, the only real way to find out is to write some code and measure its performance with the register keyword and without it - the code change is trivial.

A: You can change you algorithm to just use std::stack and some custom class which will contain state of the algorithm instead of function stack and recursion call.

A: If I remember correctly the register keyword doesn't guarantee the variable will get stored in a register but indicates that it could and if possible should use a register however, if a register isn't available then it's still going to end up on the stack.
Microsoft C++ ignores the keyword and makes it's own decisions. I'd look to your algorithm first for performance gains.

A: It is 100% up to the compiler to honor your register request. Sure, you might conserve stack space if you manage to squeeze a local variable or two into registers, but not (of course) if those values need to be preserved across calls as then they will need to be put on the stack again.

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Impaired CD28-mediated interleukin 2 production and proliferation in stress kinase SAPK/ERK1 kinase (SEK1)/mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 4 (MKK4)-deficient T lymphocytes.
Nishina H., Bachmann M., Oliveira-dos-Santos AJ., Kozieradzki I., Fischer KD., Odermatt B., Wakeham A., Shahinian A., Takimoto H., Bernstein A., Mak TW., Woodgett JR., Ohashi PS., Penninger JM.
The dual specific kinase SAPK/ERK1 kinase (SEK1; mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 4/Jun NH2 terminal kinase [ JNK] kinase) is a direct activator of stress-activated protein kinases ([SAPKs]/JNKs) in response to CD28 costimulation, CD40 signaling, or activation of the germinal center kinase. Here we show that SEK1(-/-) recombination-activating gene (RAG)2(-/-) chimeric mice have a partial block in B cell maturation. However, peripheral B cells displayed normal responses to IL-4, IgM, and CD40 cross-linking. SEK1(-/-) peripheral T cells showed decreased proliferation and IL-2 production after CD28 costimulation and PMA/Ca2+ ionophore activation. Although CD28 expression was absolutely crucial to generate vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)-specific germinal centers, SEK1(-/-)RAG2(-/-) chimeras mounted a protective antiviral B cell response, exhibited normal IgG class switching, and made germinal centers in response to VSV. Interestingly, PMA/Ca2+ ionophore stimulation, which mimics TCR-CD3 and CD28-mediated signal transduction, induced SAPK/JNK activation in peripheral T cells, but not in thymocytes, from SEK1(-/-) mice. These results show that signaling pathways for SAPK activation are developmentally regulated in T cells. Although SEK1(-/-) thymocytes failed to induce SAPK/JNK in response to PMA/Ca2+ ionophore, SEK1(-/-)RAG2(-/-) thymocytes proliferated and made IL-2 after PMA/Ca2+ ionophore and CD3/CD28 stimulation, albeit at significantly lower levels compared to SEK1(+/+)RAG2(-/-) thymocytes, implying that CD28 costimulation and PMA/Ca2+ ionophore-triggered signaling pathways exist that can mediate proliferation and IL-2 production independently of SAPK activation. Our data provide the first genetic evidence that SEK1 is an important effector molecule that relays CD28 signaling to IL-2 production and T cell proliferation.
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A spot in the semi-finals is up for grabs when Brothers Ipswich take on Souths Logan Magpies in SEQW Round 14 this Sunday.
The Magpies started the season slowly with just one win in their first five games, but have since slowly pegged back the deficit and with just three games left in the regular season, have a golden opportunity to stake their claim.
They suffered a setback last week when they went down to ladder-leading Burleigh, but a win over Brothers Ipswich on Sunday would see the Magpies draw level with Brothers Ipswich with the finals just fingertips away.
Brothers Ipswich's season has followed the exact opposite path. They flew out of the gates with four wins in their first five to set the early pace, but since then, have won just three of eight and sit just two competition points clear of the Magpies.
A tight 12-4 win over Easts Tigers last week was crucial, as is their superior for-and-against. They currently hold a 116-point advantage in that category and will hold onto fourth spot this week even if they lose.
It would put them under immense pressure moving forward however, as any slip up in the final two weeks would likely see them miss the finals.
Another crucial game this weekend is the Panthers matchup with the Easts Tigers. The winner will sit in second at the conclusion of the weekend while the loser could slip as far down the ladder as fourth.
The Tigers are vulnerable after suffering three losses in their last four outings, but they have had the wood on the Panthers this year, winning both of their contests earlier in the season.
Finally, the Burleigh Bears hit the road to take on Toowoomba. The Bears continued their winning form with a 26-6 victory over Souths last weekend and they will lead the competition regardless of whatever else happens this week.
A win over Toowoomba would all but assure the Bears of the minor premiership, especially if the Panthers can beat the Tigers on Sunday.
In Divison 2, competition leaders Souths take on third placed Southport at Brandon Park on Saturday in what shapes as the heavyweight battle of the round, while in Division 3, Beenleigh / Logan City Hawks need a win over Capalaba to hold off the chasing Jimboomba, Mudgeeraba and Beaudesert.


Committee Chair David Shmoys (far left) and INFORMS President Ed Kaplan (far right) flank John von Neumann Prize recipients Ruth Williams and Marty Reiman.
Prize Committee Chair David Shmoys made the presentation at the INFORMS Award Ceremony held in conjunction with the 2016 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn. The prize recognizes scholars who have made fundamental, sustained contributions to theory in operations research and the management sciences.
[Reiman and Williams'] profound contributions have … led to breakthroughs in stochastic operations research in general, and queueing theory in particular. Their analysis of complex stochastic networks under conditions of heavy traffic has not only led to the discovery and rigorous articulations of properties of the networks, and penetrating insights into the operational laws of real-world systems they model, but also led to deep theoretical developments in the study of reflected diffusions.
Starting with his Ph.D. thesis, Marty Reiman has had a lasting impact on the heavy traffic analysis of queueing systems. In it, he identified and characterized the diffusion limit of a generalized Jackson queueing network in heavy traffic. … In companion and subsequent works, Reiman enunciated two heavy-traffic principles that rank among the most important and elegant contributions of heavy traffic theory: the snapshot principle, which relates waiting- and sojourn-times processes to queue-lengths, and the phenomenon of state-space collapse, that is, dimensionality reduction in the effective descriptions of the evolution of a stochastic system in heavy traffic.
Reiman's research is characterized by deep intuition and penetrating understanding of the physical and mathematical laws that govern the systems that he studies. These virtues are clearly manifested in the following illustrative examples: the averaging principle for polling systems, jointly with Coffman and Puhalskii; the interpolation approximation, with Simon, that combines their light-traffic and the familiar heavy-traffic viewpoints; the study, motivated by call centers, of operational regimes (efficiency-driven, quality-driven and their balancing QED, namely, quality-and-efficiency driven) in many-server queueing models with abandoning customers (with Garnett and Mandelbaum); asymptotically optimal staffing of many-server queues (with Borst and Mandelbaum), e.g., square-root staffing in the Halfin-Whitt (QED) regime; the analysis in the latter regime, with Puhalskii, of the multiclass queue with phase-type service-times and static-priorities; the constant-order policy in lost-sales inventory systems with long lead times; and, jointly with Wang, his analysis of certainty equivalent control for network revenue management.
In Reiman's work, one sees real inventiveness combined with strong mathematical and expository skills, supported by a solid command of several distinct application domains. His research has influenced and inspired work by the very best people in stochastic O.R., including several previous winners of the von Neumann Theory Prize.
Ruth Williams has also had a deep and lasting impact on the study of heavy traffic analysis. This started with her Ph.D. thesis and further work on RBM in a wedge, establishing semimartingale, local time, excursion and recurrence properties. It continued with her establishing a multidimensional generalization that identified necessary and sufficient conditions for weak existence and uniqueness in law of RBMs in the nonnegative orthant, which provides an alternative to the pathwise theory of Harrison and Reiman; and it culminated in the development of invariance principles (analogous to the Donsker-Varadhan invariance principle for the classical (unreflected) Brownian motion). This enabled the identification and verification of diffusion approximations, for multiclass queueing networks under certain state-space collapse conditions.
The above research provided the foundations for subsequent significant research, by Williams and others. One example is queues operating under a processor-sharing service discipline. Jointly, first with Gromoll and Puha and later with Puha and Stolyar, Williams described the evolution of such systems by a measure-valued process that keeps track of the residual service times of all jobs. Another example is asymptotically optimal control of parallel-server systems in heavy-traffic, first under complete resource pooling (with Bell) and recently under partial pooling (with Pesic); further examples include applications, with Kelly, to the analysis of a controlled motorway in heavy traffic; and, with Kang, Lee and Kelly and later with Gromoll, to bandwidth sharing networks that model congestion of data on the Internet. For the latter, Williams established fluid limits and subsequently discovered that networks with proportional fairness admit a product-form (and hence tractable) stationary distribution in heavy traffic.
Williams' research is characterized by its mathematical depth and elegance. She has greatly influenced researchers in operations research, stochastic processes and mathematics, doing so through survey lectures and articles that are exemplary in clarity and insight. Her expositions have introduced the field to researchers and described challenging open problems and directions, which have spurred further research.
In summary, Reiman and Williams have carried out pioneering research over the past several decades. This has led to fundamental breakthroughs in stochastic operations research in general, and queueing theory in particular, with a focus on stochastic networks and their behavior under heavy-traffic conditions. Their research, in which they have both influenced and built upon each other's work, has had a lasting theoretical and practical impact that stands the test of time.


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Belleville's all-ages haven closes after four years
by Joseph Hess
Illegal Tone Recordings was run by Erik Wolfe, Andy Peterson and Josh Jenkins.
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7 p.m. Tuesday, January 31. Illegal Tone Recordings, 6 South Church Street, Belleville, Illinois.
Free. 618-978-2408.
The waist-high stage and hardwood floors of Illegal Tone Recordings have seen their fair share of stomping feet. The thick walls have absorbed countless screams of enthusiastic showgoers. ITR has been a consistent and singular pillar of grass-roots music in Belleville, Illinois, since 2007. The management has provided an inclusive environment for local artists by keeping every show all-ages and alcohol-free. But on January 31, the doors will shut permanently, leaving behind a deep footprint in the history of local music.
In 2006, Erik Wolfe operated a small recording studio out of his second-story loft. A reference in name to Wolfe's former band Evil Illegal, ITR was first conjured as a modest recording space that catered to local artists. Wolfe quickly brought his ambitions to a larger building at 6 South Church Street right off of Belleville's main drag, a central location between the city of St. Louis and the greater rural areas of Illinois.
"Originally the space was made up of two big rooms separated by a wall with a ten-foot-by-ten-foot pass-through," says Wolfe. "One side would be the studio, and the other side, where the venue is now, was going to be a kitchen, family room and full bathroom so I could live there."
But the space was destined for different things. "In July 2007 my band was planning a tour and thought it would be a good idea to play in Belleville," he says. "I had a big empty room with a small bathroom in the corner and lots of PA equipment, so it made sense to have the show there."
ITR opened at a vital time when other spots in Belleville stopped having concerts. The first show happened out of necessity, but the newly opened space was a perfect fit for a missing niche in the city's music scene.
"All these great people had extraordinary amounts of energy and just needed a place to let it explode. ITR was perfect for that. You have four walls, a small stage and a wide open room. I thought, 'What harm could come from it?'"
On September 7, 2007, a volunteer staff of Wolfe's friends and local artists ushered in an excited crowd to the new space. "The concept for the venue from the day it opened was to never have young people, whether they be in a band or not, feel like they were being judged. I wanted to give all bands a chance," says Wolfe. "There are a lot of kids and not a lot of places they can go and just be themselves without being judged."
Wolfe and his volunteer staff had a productive inaugural season, while new renovations occurred in the building every few weeks. Less than two months after launch, ITR hosted a Halloween celebration with more than 100 kids in attendance — a full house for the cozy show space. ITR was a communal effort from day one, as Wolfe's close friends worked security and kept an eye out for everyone's safety.
"I loved hosting the shows because all my friends would come out, and all of their friends would come out. I would manage the shows, but the lineup was up to whoever booked the show," Wolfe says. "For the most part everyone was on the same page and didn't want to fight or ruin anyone's evening, so there were few times one of us had to step in and actually be security."
A conventional venue with a bar tends to pay the bills with the sale of liquor and cover charges, but an art space such as ITR must rely on donations. When a venue's goals include attracting local acts as well as touring bands, money can become an issue.
"I made it known upfront that I can only afford to pay [the bands] a portion of what we get at the door. If the door does poorly, they don't get paid as much. ITR was a DIY space but had to be treated as a regular business at the same time," Wolfe says.
ITR had many contributors and volunteers, but none so dedicated as Josh Jenkins. Known for his exuberance as the frontman for Egg Chef and most recently Trauma Harness, Jenkins has spent the last five years booking and promoting concerts in and around the Belleville area.
"I pretty much was around ITR from the get-go. After school I'd drop by and just hang out as they were putting drywall up or repairing something, or just hear a goofy rap that Erik had recorded and laugh about it...hear him recollect stuff," Jenkins says.
ITR enjoyed half a year of gaining momentum until its success caught the attention of Belleville City Hall. In late March 2008 Wolfe was ordered to halt operations. The city of Belleville claimed that ITR was not in compliance with the teen center safety ordinance. The closure only sparked local interest and enthusiasm.
Pat Cadaver led a protest with several supporters through Belleville's Main Street, capturing the attention of local media. ITR volunteers and attendees showed a heavy presence at the city council meeting that followed. Cadaver represented the music community with a prepared speech, and Wolfe worked with the city, agreeing to a compromise. The once-shut doors of ITR were pried open again.
"It was nearly closed for a year, and the fact that the city finally compromised and allowed it to start operating again felt like this big war was won. The reopening was great," Jenkins says. ITR started up again on February 20, 2009.
After nearly two more years of fostering the development of the local scene, Wolfe shifted his focus to his career in Web development. He continued running ITR until early 2011, when Jenkins and fellow volunteer Andy Peterson took charge of booking duties.
"In my mind it had been a fixture of the Belleville music scene for years. At the time Josh and I took over, it was either we run the place or nobody does, which would've been a devastating blow to the scene," Peterson says.
Peterson had always been involved with ITR, but his growing role bred changes in the venue's last year of operation. Peterson took an active role in booking and made additions, including a distro table to sell records and tapes.
"It started as just one room to play shows in, but we kind of envisioned it being much more multipurpose. One of the first things we did was clean out the basement, which soon became known as Tarpland," Peterson says. "Then we got the idea to have outdoor shows in the back courtyard, so we cleaned that out as well."
Jenkins and Peterson pulled from their own shallow pockets to keep ITR alive, birthing a concession stand to help pay the ever-growing costs of operation. Despite challenges with shrinking attendance and enthusiasm, Jenkins and Peterson have stayed persistent in keeping the space alive. ITR faced the many trials all small venues do.
"Sometimes local bands drop off the day of the show, leaving a gaping hole in the lineup. Sometimes touring bands don't show up, and they don't answer your phone calls. Sometimes equipment breaks or the power goes out," Peterson says. "Sometimes nobody comes to the show, which I think is probably the worst thing that could happen."
After four years of working through all of it, the tough decision to close the doors has been made. The venue is going out on January 31 with the same party atmosphere it started with. Seven bands are confirmed, including the reunion of Oh No You Didn't!, as well as the Vanilla Beans, Dem Scientist, Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship, Suburban Epidemic, French Fry Guys and Spastic Plastic. The show will offer up its loudest slice of aural heaven to the denizens of Belleville.
Jenkins and Peterson wanted to have the last hurrah on the venue's last day of operation, meaning a weekend shindig — when it's easier to draw a crowd — is out. This is an event for the enthusiasts. The lineup is stacked and diverse, pulling the artists together who have spent their sweat and effort at ITR for a spirited sendoff.
"The major focus of Illegal Tone Recordings was the idea of creating a positive environment where anyone could come to and enjoy, no elitism or pretensions," Jenkins says.
Music Stories Feature Erik Wolfe Belleville Josh Jenkins Andy Peterson Illegal Tone
Illegal Tone
8 S. Church St. (Belleville/ Fairview Heights)


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Der Branicki-Palast (auch Kleiner Branicki-Palast genannt; polnisch: Pałac Branickich bzw. Pałac Branickich Mniejszy) in der Nowy Świat 67 in Warschaus Innenstadtdistrikt existiert nicht mehr. Er beherbergte bis zu seiner Zerstörung im Zweiten Weltkrieg die Zentralkommandantur der Polnischen Staatspolizei (polnisch: Komenda Główna Policji Państwowej).

Geschichte
Der kleine Palast wurde im Jahr 1744 von der Magnatenfamilie Branicki auf dem südlichen Teil des Grundstücks eines größeren Branicki-Palastes errichtet. In Abgrenzung zu diesem wurde das neue Gebäude als "Kleiner Branicki-Palast" (polnisch: Pałac Branickich Mniejszy) bezeichnet. Bereits 1780 wurde das Gebäude umgebaut und erhielt unter Simon Gottlieb Zug eine klassizistische Fassade. Im Hof entstand eine dorische Kolonnade.

Um 1819 erwarb Anna Sapieha (auch: Sapieżyna), die Mitbegründerin der Warschauer Wohltätigkeitsgesellschaft (polnisch: Warszawskie Towarzystwo Dobroczynności), das Anwesen. Der Palast wurde nun in verschiedene Wohnungen aufgeteilt und vermietet. In den 1830er Jahren wurde Andrzej Artur Zamoyski Eigentümer des Gebäudes. Im Rahmen der Errichtung des Zamoyski-Palastes in den Jahren 1843 bis 1846 auf dem ostwärtigen Teil des Grundstücks wurde vermutlich auch der kleine Palast von Henryk Marconi erneut umgebaut.

In der Zwischenkriegszeit befand sich im zweigeschossigen Palast der Sitz der Kommandantur der Staatspolizei (Policja Państwowa). Im Krieg wurde der Palast zerstört und später nicht wieder errichtet.

Weblinks
 Information und historisches Foto zum Palast bei Warszawa1939.pl (in Polnisch)

Śródmieście (Warschau)
Palast in Warschau
Abgegangenes Bauwerk in Warschau
Erbaut in den 1740er Jahren
Bauwerk des Historismus in Warschau

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Greetings and welcome from Axces. We're a small local Copenhagen community of friends and curious souls. This is our very first record. Alfredo92 and Kasper Marrot run the label, and they've produced two tracks with help from our good friends Carl Emil and Lauge.
We really hope you enjoy our effort. If you should ever find yourself in Copenhagen Axces will provide counselling and guidance at own risk.
Artists: Kasper Marott / Alfredo92. Labels: Axces.


Kim, HongBum; Daniel, Betty C.
It is widely believed that fragile domestic banks. together with their huge intermediation of foreign capital, contributed to outbreak and propagation of the 1997 Asian economic crisis. Notably, the crisis countries were those that had recently replaced their old regime of financial repression with a new regime of financial liberalization. This paper reexamines financial repression and liberalization using a cash-In-advance model, which explicitly considers capital accumulation in a small open economy. We derive and discuss the steady state in each regime. Further. we demonstrate that an economy is structurally more vulnerable to a negative real shock when it is financially liberalized than when repressed. Policy implication of this finding is also discussed.


Published: Oct 22, 2018 at 11:38 p.m.
Updated: Oct 22, 2018 at 11:40 p.m.
The number 13 gets a bad rap, but was a welcome sight on the scoreboard for the Elwood High Lakers on Monday.
The Skyler Coates scored four of those 13 goals for the Lakers in a 13-1 triumph over the Stephenville High Spartans in opening night action from the West Coast High School Hockey League at the Hodder Memorial Recreation Complex.
Isaiah Caines (2), Mason Campbell (2), Colton Bishop, Joshua Osbourne, Drew Langdon, Josh Shears and Noah Burden also lit the lamp in the winning effort.
Brady Marche was the lone marksman for the Spartans.
The Lakers took a three-goal lead into the first intermission, before hanging five more on the Spartans in the second. They repeated that feat in the third.
The Spartans' goal came in the second period.
Johnny Manuel earned the win in goal, with Carter Penton suffering the defeat.


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The wizard froze the tanks stuck in the middle of the ground. does this sound natural?
@devout7 ah good question!! Honestly the really strange thing is the use of stuck. English doesn't really use this formula of "agent verb object adjective"
"He warmed the soup hot"
"She shut the door closed"
"She dragged the man sore"
"He warmed the soup until it was hot"
"She dragged the man so he was sore"
"The wizards froze the tanks in the middle of the ground"
@ps390327 is there any reason why my sentence sounds unnatural to you? is it just because you have never seen and heard "froze" used that way, even though it does make sense?
@ps390327 is there any reason why my sentence sounds unnatural to you?
is it just because you have never seen and heard "froze" used that way, even though it does make sense?


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Q: Select using case shows all results Two fields in the table articles:
title and body
Two records:
meow bark | 1234 5678 and bird snake | 8596 2952
Where meow bark is under title and 1234 5678 is under body, etc...
SQL Query:
SELECT *,
       CASE WHEN title = 'meow' then 1 else 0 end + CASE WHEN title = 'bark' then 1 else 0 end AS matches
FROM  articles
ORDER BY matches DESC

Returns both rows. Please help me understand what's wrong with my syntax. I am expecting it to return only rows where the title matches what is in the query. Unless I do not understand how CASE works, if title in the above example matches meow or bark, it should display - else, do not display.
The goal is to return results based on most matches. Take at fiddle look here: http://sqlfiddle.com/#!3/13b33/10
I modified it slightly, didn't think enough to break it though.

A: You need to put that in a WHERE clause rather than the SELECT clause if you want to exclude rows.
Also, the comparisons you are using are for equivalence. This will not "match" if the column contains your search value, as you seem to think, but only if the column has exactly the same text and nothing else (with some small allowances for collation).

A: Unsure what you want to achieve ...what would you like to be returned
This might be a bit closer to what you want
SELECT *,
       matches = CASE WHEN title LIKE '%meow5' THEN 1 ELSE 0 END + CASE WHEN title LIKE '%bark5' THEN 1 ELSE 0 END
FROM   articles
ORDER BY matches desc

EDIT after OP has been updated
Try using the WHERE clause if you only want some of the records to be returned:
SELECT *
FROM   articles
WHERE  title LIKE '%meow%'
       OR
       title LIKE '%bark%'
ORDER BY matches desc

FINAL EDIT
Try this fiddle
In case Fiddle goes out of date here is the script:
CREATE TABLE  YourTable (FieldToSearch varchar(max));
INSERT INTO YourTable
VALUES
('If there were a dog'),
('If there was a dog'),
('If that dog died!'),
('I''d be happy with cat');

SELECT x.*
FROM   (
       SELECT FieldToSearch,
       CASE WHEN ' ' + FieldToSearch + ' ' like '% if %' then 1 else 0 end
       + CASE WHEN ' ' + FieldToSearch + ' ' like '% there %' then 1 else 0 end
       + CASE WHEN ' ' + FieldToSearch + ' ' like '% was %' then 1 else 0 end
       + CASE WHEN ' ' + FieldToSearch + ' ' like '% a %' then 1 else 0 end
       + CASE WHEN ' ' + FieldToSearch + ' ' like '% dog %' then 1 else 0 end AS matches
      FROM YourTable
      )x
WHERE x.matches >0
ORDER BY x.matches DESC;

A: you dont have where clause mentioned in the query, it will fetch all the records unless you filter them using where condition


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Quiznos today announced a microloan initiative established to provide funding for current franchise owners seeking to expand their involvement with the brand. The initiative is designed to help mitigate the effects of a difficult lending environment.
The microloans are available to existing owners with a strong operational history and are intended to be used for the acquisition of new high-quality sites and the re-opening of existing Quiznos sites.
Quiznos' microloans will vary according to individual circumstance. Based on the success of Quiznos' first microloan in February of this year, six additional franchise owners nationwide are in the process of securing microloans from Quiznos and many more are under consideration.
Martin Dang, a franchise owner who currently operates a Quiznos location in Boulder, Colorado, plans to reinvigorate two additional Colorado locations in Westminster and Louisville by the end of the month with the assistance of the microloan initiative. The microloan will be used to replace and update equipment in the newly-acquired sites.
"With this microloan program, Quiznos is demonstrating they understand the impact of the economic situation and are willing to support their franchise owners," said Dang.


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CRN-International to Host Scientific Symposium in Germany
CRN-I, the international subsidiary of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (Washington, DC), will host a scientific symposium in Bad Soden, Germany on November 12, 2011.
Called "Nutrition Issues in Codex: Health Claims and Nutrient Reference Values," the symposium will provide scientific discussions on nutrition issues related to the Codex Alimentarius. Discussions will be led by policymakers, nutrition scientists, and international regulators.
"Our expert presenters will take an in-depth look at the issue of scientific standards for label claims and Codex guidelines-a topic we opened up at last year's symposium in Geneva," says John Hathcock, PhD, senior vice president of scientific and international affairs at CRN-I. "In addition, we're going to begin to address the questions surrounding Nutrient Reference Values and the implications of how they're defined by Codex."
For more information on this event, contact Haiuyen Nguyen at hnguyen@cm-i.ch or visit CRN-I at www.crn-i.ch.


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The Anecdote: Capturing an Experience
By: Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Research
Paul A. Fleming, German Studies/Comparative Literature, recounts an old story that's been told and retold many times. It comes from Herodotus' Histories, an account of the Egyptian King Psammetichus' capture by the Persians. As part of the king's humiliation, the Persians parade his family in front of him—first his daughter as a slave and then his son on his way to execution. While everyone else around him wails, King Psammetichus shows no emotion until a beggared old drinking buddy passes, upon which he begins to weep and lament.
"The question that has perplexed and engaged so many," says Fleming, "is why does he weep when he weeps?"
It's one of the crucial stories that Fleming uses in a new book in progress about the use of the anecdote as a mode of thought. He describes it as "thinking in stories."
Continue reading this article on the Cornell Research website.


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Fiat #10 (1904)
Owned by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Make: Fiat
Mechanician: E. Cedrons
Horsepower: 90
Finish Place: 16
#10 Fiat (Italy) driven by Paul Sartori, 90 HP. Finished 16th. Car arrived late and penalized over 2 hours. Defective clutch in Hempstead during lap 2
Mystery Foto #2 Solved: Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Owner of Paul Sartori's FIAT
I challenged you to identify this prominent gentleman.
Vanderbilts and Whitneys Convene in West Palm Beach
John LeBoutillier, the great-grandson of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and a relative of William K. Vanderbilt Jr., has forwarded a New York Social Diary article on a recent gathering of descendants and friends of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney.
Translation: October 1904 La Stampa Sportiva: The Vanderbilt Cup
Professor Pau Medrano Bigas, Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Barcelona, has forwarded several articles on William K. Vanderbilt Jr. and the Vanderbilt Cup Races from the Italian magazine La Stampa Sportiva published from 1902 to 1910.
Mystery Foto #25 Solved: Waterbury ,Sears, McGrann and Vanderbilt at the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Okay Mystery Friday Foto fans, here was a real tough one for you!
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Spectacular Photos of the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
On Friday, October 7, 1904, the day before the first Vanderbilt Cup Race, 60 superintendents and engineers of the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers (A.L.A.M.) gathered for a 65-mile "meet" covering Manhattan, Bronx and Westchester. On the next day, many of the participants ventured to Long Island to see the
Henry Austin Clark Jr. 1974 Article: "The Vanderbilt Cup Races- Part I: 1904"
Tony Kaye has forwarded a September 1974 article by Henry Austin Clark Jr. on the Vanderbilt Cup Races describing many of the breakdowns and accidents. Here is the section on the 1904 race.
Mystery Foto #56 Solved: Paul Sartori in Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's 250-HP Custom Built F.I.A.T.
This week's Mystery Foto forwarded by Daniel Fruelund featured a two-time Vanderbilt Cup Race driver.
Then & Now: The Massapequa Turn for the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
One of the most exciting locations to watch the first Vanderbilt Cup Race was the turn from Massapequa-Hicksville Road onto the new Bethpage-Hempstead Turnpike in present day Plainedge. Here's the "Then & Now."
FIAT Freakout: The 13 FIATS of the Vanderbilt Cup Races
In celebration of next month's FIAT Freakout National Convention to be held on July 18-21, 2013 in Hauppauge, all 13 FIATs that participated in the 1904, 1905, 1906 and 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Races are featured in today's post.
Starting Lineup: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Eighteen racers participated in the first Vanderbilt Cup Race held on October 8, 1904. Photos of 17 of the 18 entrants at the Westbury starting line on Jericho Turnpike are shown here for the first time. The #10 Fiat arrived late at the starting line and began with a running start.
Archives: 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Links to posts related to the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race (Updated: December 31, 2011):
Rare Photos of the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race Discovered
I recently acquired a 1904 scrapbook of 65 never-before published photos including 15 amazing images of the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race. The most significant photo in the scrapbook is the only known documentation of the difficulties of #10 Fiat driven by Paul Sartori and owned by Willie K's cousin Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt at the start
Film "1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race"
Welcome to VanderbiltCupRaces.com! In one of the earliest sports films ever made, the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race action was captured by cameramen G.W. Bitzer and A.E. Weed of the American Mutoscope & Biograph Company in Westbury and Plainedge.
RACED IN...
1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Driver for Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, cousin of William K. Vanderbilt, Jr.


Nov. 10, 2018 12:13 p.m.
Salmon Arm's premier business competition is calling all aspiring entrepreneurs.
Season 5 of Shuswap Launch-a-Preneur is kicking off, with registrations opening for competitors looking to take their shot at funds for their business.
Launch-a-Preneuer is a Dragon's Den style business development competition designed by Okanagan College Enactus, Salmon Arm Economic Development Society, and Community Futures Shuswap.
The program assists individuals and teams to successfully plan for and launch their business in the Shuswap, while competing for prize packages in true 'Dragon's Den' fashion!
The program is divided into two stages: training and competition. The first stage consists of a series of six evening workshops supplemented with resources and business mentorship support to assist participants in validating their business model and preparing a detailed business plan.
The second stage is an optional Final Night Competition, where participating teams compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and in-kind donations designed to assist with business start-ups in the Shuswap.
Teams can be comprised of individuals or groups working on developing the same business concept. Participants must have access to the internet, basic computer skills, and plan to operate their business within the Shuswap.Business start-ups that have been in operation for less than 18 months are also eligible to participate.
"The most amazing part of the Shuswap Launch-a-Preneur program is how our community comes together to support these teams. The support extends well beyond the program and the prize packages and sees our community following their progress for years to come. The whole Shuswap gets behind these entrepreneurs and creates a supportive environment to foster their start-up," says Lana Fitt, Economic Development Manager.
Find out more and Register at www.launch-a-preneur.ca. Registration closes January 4th, 2019.


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Q: How to install the Flash player I have been desperately looking for a way to install flash player on Firefox or Chromium but the tutorials on all the websites that I saw were useless. They all redirect to the Adobe website which says Flash player has reached the end of its life. Unfortunately on the website of my university they use this antiquated tech that has gone extinct and now I really need to find a way to install it.
Also, the Ruffle extension for Firefox does not open the class session. It gets stuck on starting the session.


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When people picture visiting Bora Bora, they imagine themselves lounging on a long white sand beach flanked by green palm trees, looking onto a turquoise lagoon. They don't see themselves being charged by a predatory shark. But that's exactly what happened to the unfortunate traveler in this tale.
This idyllic South Pacific island is surrounded by a ring of reefs, which creates a tranquil lagoon filled with coral and millions of fish. Local tour operators offer a variety of excursions that bring visitors face-to-face with its marine life. One of the most popular is the shark-viewing tour. The best place on the island to see these majestic creatures is the narrow channel connecting the lagoon with the Pacific. Tides rush in and recede through the pass, creating an expressway for marine life. The tidal migrations of fish also attract large sharks, which congregate to partake in a smorgasbord. We decided to take one of these tours, and on our way to the channel, asked our Shark Guide, "What's the strangest thing you've ever seen here?"
The Shark Guide's Story
"The most common sharks at the channel are sickle fin lemon sharks," explained our Shark Guide. "These are not the little reef sharks that snorkelers often take pictures of on the lagoon's coral reefs. Lemon sharks commonly reach twelve feet in length.
"I once had a group of Japanese tourists, one of which looked very nervous. In broken English, he kept asking questions about safety. First, he wanted to know where the diving cage was.
"'Because the sharks have thousands of fish to eat,' I explained 'there's no need for them to feed on humans.'
"Next, he asked whether anyone had been bitten by a shark there.
"'Once, a lemon shark bit a diver's arm,' I said.
"When I told him this, he started shaking his head and looking distraught. Then he wanted to know what had happened—why had the shark attacked that day.
"'The diver had been wearing a watch,' I explained, adding that 'underwater reflections from metal can remind sharks of their prey.'
"He looked down at his shiny watch and took it off.
"When we reached the pass, the questioning tourist was visibly scared. He was the last one in the water, and by that time, everyone else in the group had already swum twenty yards from the boat. They were following a shark that was hunting prey in the channel. When I turned to check on the straggler, I saw a big lemon shark rising from the depths below him.
"Before I could get back and calm him down, the scared tourist saw the shark. He flailed wildly with his arms and legs, doing exactly what we had cautioned everyone not to do. It was like watching a car accident happen. His convulsions attracted the shark, and caused it to move right at him, with some speed.
"Just when it looked like he would become the second Bora Bora victim, the tourist turned his back to the shark, pulled off his swimming trunks, and evacuated his bowels—right in the approaching shark's face. When the cloud of waste hit the shark, it shook its head wildly and then swam off as fast as it could.
"A nearby school of colorful trigger fish then descended to eat the tourist's waste. My guest furiously tried to slap away the feeding frenzy as their hungry little mouths harmlessly pecked at his most tender regions.
"I've been told that the best thing to do if a shark comes in for an attack is to strike it on the nose or gills. Dive shops also sell cans of shark repellent, which can be sprayed in the direction of an approaching shark. But I learned something new that day. If all else fails, just pull down your pants and make your own repellent!"
A few minutes later, we were anchored above the same spot where the Japanese tourist had chased off his shark. The water was crystal clear and deep, perhaps fifty feet. Within minutes of our jumping in, six large lemon sharks rose slowly from the depths, circling us. They were ten or twelve feet long, but they looked even bigger in the water. Our hearts pounded as they swam by us within arm's reach—and we understood why that Japanese tourist had used the most primitive of defenses.


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Updated April 25, 2019 by Christopher Thomas
The 10 Best Graphics Cards
We spent 42 hours on research, videography, and editing, to review the top selections for this wiki. The graphics card is one of the most important components in a PC and can make or break the entertainment or work experience. Available in a huge range of prices, there are models of varying video capabilities to suit the needs of everyday users, gaming enthusiasts, and professional designers and engineers. We've selected some of the most powerful GPUs as well as the most affordable. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to support our work. Skip to the best graphics card on Amazon.
10. Gigabyte GTX 1650
One of the few modern add-in boards small enough to fit in a mini-ITX build, the Gigabyte GTX 1650 has the rare distinction of drawing electricity exclusively from the PCI-E slot, so you likely won't have to upgrade the power supply if you're installing it in an older PC.
The least expensive turing-based gpu
Great for home theater use
Gaming performance is poor
9. MSI Radeon VII
One of the first produced with 7-nanometer transistors, the MSI Radeon VII is faster than all but the newest GPUs. It uses Intel's cutting-edge 4,096-bit HBM2 memory, which offers bandwidth unrivaled by anything else in the category.
Can tackle any modern title
Consumes quite a bit of power
Among the more expensive choices
Radeon VII 16G
8. XFX Radeon RX 590
One of the more recent AMD designs to be released, the XFX Radeon RX 590 promises effective performance and a reasonable price tag. Its zero-decibel fan technology keeps it quiet under minimal loads, making it a great choice for a home theater PC.
Extra-large heat sink
Surprisingly moderate power usage
Not ideal for high-level gaming
RX-590P8DFD6
7. EVGA RTX 2080 Ti
In case you insist on having the absolute best, it's hard to beat the EVGA RTX 2080 Ti, which is one of the fastest variants of the most high-powered chipset currently available. It's so powerful that it outpaces even the workstation-level cards from prior generations.
Exceptional ray tracing
Not compatible with some psus
Costs an absurd amount of money
11G-P4-2487-KR
6. Gigabyte GTX 1660 TI
Heralded as the new king of 1080p gaming, the Gigabyte GTX 1660 TI uses a 192-bit pathway to provide exceptional memory bandwidth, allowing it to buffer frames with increased efficiency and deliver refresh rates consistently higher than the base model 1660.
Hdmi version 2 spec b output
Dual-direction windforce fans
Performance at 1440p is subpar
GV-N166TWF2OC-6GD
5. EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 XC
The EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 XC is among the best models for taking advantage of Nvidia's ray tracing and deep learning technologies without having to drop a ridiculous amount of cash. Owners of the newest high-end monitors and VR headsets should give it strong consideration.
Handles 4k at 60 hertz in most games
Integrated overclocking utility
Relatively high power consumption
4. AsRock Radeon RX 570
While the chipset at its heart is a relatively old one, the AsRock Radeon RX 570 actually outperforms some of Nvidia's brand-new releases. Priced at under $200, it's perfect for a budget gaming rig, as long as you don't turn the visual settings up to ultra.
256-bit video memory
All three major connector formats
Great for general-use computing
90-GA0300-00UANF
3. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 OC
If you're not concerned with crazy-high refresh rates, the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 OC is one of the least expensive ways to get your hands on a new chipset. It doesn't really have any bells or whistles, but it's a decent option for staying close to the cutting edge.
Works well for 1080p gaming
Capable of streaming netflix in 4k
6 gigabytes of gddr5 ram
GV-N1660OC-6GD
2. EVGA GeForce RTX 2070
For those interested in the latest AAA titles, the EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 will let you run nearly anything at impressive frame rates without breaking the bank. It boasts 8 gigabytes of ultra-fast GDDR6 memory that has a bandwidth of almost half a terabyte per second.
2304 cuda compute cores
Usb type c port
Ideal for virtual reality
RTX 2070 XC
1. Zotac GeForce RTX 2060
One of the newest models to hit the market, the Zotac GeForce RTX 2060 is an all-around good buy, as it's easily capable of smooth 1440p gaming at high-level settings and comes in at a price hundreds of dollars below its faster counterparts.
Advanced cooling hardware
Decent 4k performance
160-watt maximum power consumption
ZT-T20600F-10M
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It was surely an exciting ride, but thankfully, we have left behind the dark days when even the average 3D gaming enthusiast was nearly forced to sell body parts just to buy a passable GPU. That's not to say that high performance is suddenly inexpensive -- or that those older cards have dropped in price with the release of new technology, because they haven't -- but we're finally seeing a wide range of hardware that doesn't elicit an "oof" as soon as you see the sticker. So we've compiled some of the most lauded variants of the most capable chipsets around.
To that end, it shouldn't be a surprise that the top spots go to Nvidia's brand new line of RTX cards. the 2060 is just about the best overall value out of everything on the market right now, and its mid-range price won't hit most users too hard. If you're looking for an upgrade, it's hard to go wrong with the 2070, and all but the most demanding gamers will be satisfied with it. On the other hand, the 1660 is ideal for those who stick to low-intensity games, and it's priced as such. The 1660 Ti is an excellent video card as well, and does a killer job at pumping out 1080p titles smoothly, though it occupies a somewhat middling spot: for just about $50 more, you could spring for the noticeably more powerful 2060. And if you want buttery-smooth 1440p gaming on even the newest games, the 2080 is a great choice, though it is considerably costly.
I could go on about how impressive the 2080 Ti is, but the fact is that it costs an absolutely ridiculous amount of money. If you're willing to make that investment, the EVGA model we've highlighted is consistently viewed as one of the best, though all of EVGA's closely related variants are of great quality. I'd also like to mention that, according to vendors, RMA of the 2080 Ti has finally sunk to the same rate as those of other cards, which means that the memory issues that the card experienced at launch appear to have been fixed. Do be aware, however, that the 2080 Ti requires a power supply that is not only powerful, but can also support multi-rail configurations using two independent 8-pin power cables, rather than a split adapter. In other words, it takes a considerable amount of tech know-how to ensure that your installation is appropriate and safe.
Nvidia's 1650 is the most recent chipset to come out, and it will be followed by the Ti version soon, but know that the base 1650 isn't really ideal for gaming. It's outperformed by multiple of the AMD models we've covered in this list. It is a great option for everyday PC usage though.
Speaking of AMD, they do have some great offerings. The 570 is about as cheap as a video card gets nowadays, and it performs surprisingly well. The 590 is one of the most recent releases, and likely the last Polaris-based model, and it's more efficient than its predecessors. Finally, the Radeon VII is so named because of its 7nm transistors, and it performs similarly to the RTX 2080, plus it's priced about the same as well. Its unmatched 16GB of high-bandwidth memory make it able to hold multiple buffered frames at high resolutions, which is great for 4k performance.
The Four Most Important Things to Know about Graphics Cards
The more VRAM your card has, the higher the resolution at which your card can render graphics in real-time.
The greater the memory interface width, the quicker your card can render those graphics.
Every time you upgrade one piece of hardware in your beast of a desktop PC, you always have to consider whether or not the rest of the hardware can handle it. A motherboard without PCI Express 3.0 is not going to support a current generation graphics card and a current generation graphics card is not going to accept anything less than a 400-watt power supply.
Knowing that the most important aspect of a high-end graphics card is whether or not it will support the maximum settings on the most recent games, the fact still remains that you cannot take advantage of such a card if you don't have the power to run it.
Thus, the first thing you need to know about your new graphics card is whether or not you have the wattage to get so much as the fans up and running. Does it require a 750-watt power supply? Can you even fit a 750-watt power supply, which is going to be twice the dimensions of a 250-watt supply, in your current case? If not, chances are your motherboard is too small, you may not have enough dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), and your processor may be behind the times.
In the event you already have enough power to run your card of choice, there are three other things worth taking into consideration: video RAM (VRAM), memory interface width, and clock speed.
The more VRAM your card has, the higher the resolution at which your card can render graphics in real-time. The greater the memory interface width, the quicker your card can render those graphics. The higher the clock speed, the faster your graphics card can process the data stored by the VRAM.
Thus, these three things can be prioritized in order: the more data you store, the more data you have to work with, and the more data you have to work with, the more inclined you are to maintain the highest possible speed.
Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns
While shopping around for a new graphics card, we often come across the term diminishing returns--a term that applies, in our case, to both the prices of graphics cards and the number of polygons used in computer graphics during the video game development process.
Diminishing returns due to increases in the number of polygons used directly affect the diminishing returns we experience as the prices of graphics cards begin to exceed a community agreed-upon amount; about $325 as of last year; about $400 today.
As computer-generated imagery (CGI) artists double the number of polygons they use while generating a particular image, from 2,000 polygons to 4,000 to 8,000 and so on, the difference in quality between subsequent generations becomes less and less noticeable to the untrained eye. Thus, the difference between the original Xbox and the Xbox 360 is much more drastic than the difference between the Xbox 360 and the Xbox One, despite the fact the first and second consoles were released three years apart while the second and third were released eight years apart.
By comparison, more recent advancements in computer graphics technology have resulted in marginally better graphics than prior advancements made between, say, the original 16-bit Nintendo and the 32-bit Super Nintendo. As a result, what we end up with are price-based diminishing returns that help us to determine where to draw the line on cost while shopping around for graphics cards that best suit our needs.
On the one hand, a graphics card capable of displaying 4,000 polygons is going to be drastically better than a card only capable of displaying 2,000 polygons, but the price will be marginally different. On the other hand, a graphics card capable of displaying 2,000,000 polygons is going to be drastically more expensive than a card only capable of displaying 1,000,000 polygons, but the image quality will only be marginally different, and may even be unnoticeable to customers that don't fancy themselves videophiles.
When Graphics Cards Are Too Big for Their Britches
One of the main issues with purchasing a current graphics card, an issue consumers never seemed to have in the past, is the ever-increasing size of the cards. Due to overclocking and the need for upwards of three large fans, thin cards that once fit snugly in PCI slots at right angles perfect enough to balance marbles on, are now fat cards that sag at obtuse angles to the point their immense weight has been known to tear PCI slots straight out of the motherboard if not given additional support; support not supplied by the manufacturers of either the over-sized graphics cards or the computer cases that houses them.
Do you have the engineering skills to prop it up with sticks or toys?
What consumers end up with is the need to use household items that would otherwise never be seen inside a computer case performing feats of great strength that motherboards themselves are not designed to adequately perform. Bundles of twigs wrapped in duct tape should not be considered obligatory while building a high-end gaming PC.
Alas, computer hardware manufacturers have never been ones to cooperate. An NVidia graphics card manufactured by EVGA should be paired with a motherboard manufactured by EVGA, otherwise you run the risk, however so slight, that the drivers for each will start bickering just as you're about to beat the final boss of Dark Souls III or finish rendering an animation for your latest youTube video.
In the end, it's up to you. Can your current motherboard support the weight of your new graphics card? Do you have the engineering skills to prop it up with sticks or toys? Will the new card fit inside your current case?
Perhaps on top of recommending one brand over the other, the gurus of the PC master race should recommend carrying a ruler and a spring scale whenever it comes time to do some shopping.
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Last updated on April 25, 2019 by Christopher Thomas
Building PCs, remodeling, and cooking since he was young, quasi-renowned trumpeter Christopher Thomas traveled the USA performing at and organizing shows from an early age. His work experiences led him to open a catering company, eventually becoming a sous chef in several fine LA restaurants. He enjoys all sorts of barely necessary gadgets, specialty computing, cutting-edge video games, and modern social policy. He has given talks on debunking pseudoscience, the Dunning-Kruger effect, culinary technique, and traveling. After two decades of product and market research, Chris has a keen sense of what people want to know and how to explain it clearly. He delights in parsing complex subjects for anyone who will listen -- because teaching is the best way to ensure that you understand things yourself.


BHR Hollywood Reports............Charlie Murphy, Older Brother Of Eddie Murphy and a comedy-stand up and performer has past away.
Murphy past away in New York Of Leukemia according to his representative Domenick Nati. Murphy Was 57 .
The Entertainer was known for his appearances on the Chappelle's Show, In Which He played characters such as Buc Nasty And Rodney "Quilla" Dinkin and also narrated Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Story.
Many of Charlies friends and fellow comics and comedy writers took to social media to express their condolences.
Eddie Murphy Also released a statement on his brother charlie " Charlie is actually my best impression." I've been doing him since i was two or three, He was my first impression.'"Eddie added.. "i wish he would get famous because people could see this great impression that i do."


Arabica and Robusta are two of the finest coffee pod varieties that are cherished by millions of coffee lovers all over the world. These are the two distinctive varieties of coffee pods that are known for their excellent taste and fragrance. These coffee pods are commercially grown in several coffee plantations spread across the world. However, these two beans are entirely different of each other in the way they are grown as well as some economic differences.
Here are some of the differences that make each of the unique and special Taste: Arabica has a wide ranging taste depending on the regions and climate where they are plucked and harvested. Typically these beans are excellent in taste with them varying from sweet soft to sharp and fruity. Green beans smell like blueberries, while roasted beans has a distinctive fruity smell with a sugary intonation. On the other hand, Robusta taste ranges from neutral to very harsh and more often the taste is similar to that of a grain like oatmeal. Un-roasted Robusta is quite strange with its smell centering on the smell of raw peanut. Farming conditions: Arabica coffee variety is a delicate variety that requires very cool subtropical climate to provide the most desirable pods.
The plantations where these coffees are grown are rich in moisture with the soil being rich and fertile. These coffees are extremely prone to varying weather conditions, particularly very vulnerable to extreme cold and inferior handling conditions. Most of the Arabica plantations are situated above 600 meters in the hilly regions. On the other hand, Robusta is a coffee variety that is hardier in nature and capable of growing ion low altitude plantations.
Robusta coffee pods are grown in trees that are less prone to diseases and insects. The overall yield is very high compared to Arabica and the cost of cultivation is also quite lower. Economics of Production: The vest coffee pods have been considered to be Arabica pods and the highest quality coffee pod blends are pure Arabica blends. These coffee pods are also the costliest of all coffee beans.
In the countries of Europe and North America, Arabica is usually found in coffee shops, while Robusta is found sold in super market cans. Italian espresso coffee is a pure blend of Arabica coffee pods, while Cappuccino variety is a blend of several coffee pods like Arabica sourced from several regions of the world. Robusta coffee pods generally contain twice the amount of caffeine and this might be a big issue with health authorities. Though Arabica is grown in about 70% of the plantations, experts still believe that Robusta has a distinctively different taste that is quite unique to them.
Jason Uvios writes about "Arabica and Robusta- Two of the finest coffee pod varieties" to visit: coffee pods imported,pods of coffee cheap and cofee pods.


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Stand Up, actor and writer Isy Suttie joins Robin and Josie this week to talk about her new book, The Actual One. As usual, the conversation meanders through all sorts of topics from stand up to Jane Eyre to poo to Sue Townsend. They also establish a new comedic cliche to replace the tired 'The differences between men and women'; The differences between Bronte fans and Austen fans. It's bound to catch on.


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Things To DoDestinationsLakes & ReservoirsGlass-Bottom Kayak Tours at Wallowa Lake
Glass-Bottom Kayak Tours at Wallowa Lake
Jen Anderson, Author
You've heard of Nessie, the Loch Ness monster, but have you heard of the monster of Wallowa Lake? According to Nez Perce legend, a giant sea creature — up to 20 feet long — inhabits the depths of this sparkling lake in the northeastern corner of Oregon, on the edge of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in an area nicknamed the Swiss Alps of Oregon.
There's only one way you can see if the legend of Wally, as it's nicknamed by locals, is true. JO Paddle (which stands for Joseph, Oregon), a family-run paddling outfitter that launched in fall 2018, offers a guided two-hour Wallowa Lake Monster Expedition that takes visitors out under the cloak of darkness, with just the lights of the glass-bottom kayak to illuminate the way.
You can truly enjoy the peace and quiet of Wallowa Lake on a nighttime paddling tour. Just don't think about the legend of the monster that lurks below.
"It's pretty spooky out there, especially when you go over the legend," says Robert Nichols, who opened the business with his wife, Tia, after moving to Oregon from Georgia in 2016. "It's kind of like going on a Bigfoot hunt in the woods."
While visitors can rent the glass-bottom kayaks as well as canoes and paddleboards to take out on their own in the daytime, the nighttime tours offer a one-of-a-kind experience, Nichols says, noting that he's not aware of any other such tour in the Pacific Northwest.
Nighttime is when fish tend to be most active, and the boats are customized with 500 watts of lighting to allow paddlers to get a clear, brightly lit view of the bottom.
Fish are most active at night, and the bright lights on the kayaks illuminate the water so you can see the action below.
The tours leave from the north end of the lake, opposite the marina, and cover about a quarter of the lake at a slow and steady pace, allowing visitors to soak up the views above and below the crystal-clear surface.
Underwater, "they can see all the different beautiful rainbows of colors of granite from the mountain, and a dozen varieties of fish," Nichols says. "Then they can lift their heads up and have an awesome view of the Wallowa Mountains," as well as eagles and osprey overhead and deer often seen drinking from the lake.
A sunset picnic tour lets visitors enjoy local treats on their leisurely paddle at dusk, as the changing colors turn to a pitch-black sky ideal for stargazing.
On the monster tour, "whenever you get kids out, they're screaming and oohing and aahing," says Nichols, who knows kids well — he and Tia have six of their own, under age 12. They moved to Joseph to raise their children with adventures in both the mountains and the lake in close proximity. "It's really rewarding to see how much joy they get out of it."
Glass-bottom kayak tours leave from the north end of the lake, opposite the marina. You can also take in the beauty of the lake from above, on the Wallowa Tram, or one of many trails overlooking the lake.
The family-friendly tours at JO Paddle are suitable for children 30 pounds and up, no experience necessary, and include personal flotation devices and all equipment. Nighttime tours run through early September; rentals continue through late November.
There's lots more to explore around Wallowa Lake, from the Wallowa Lake Tramway to a stay at the Wallowa Lake Lodge. Joseph is most famous for its access to outdoor recreation — from rafting and hiking to the unique adventure of pedaling through scenic countryside with Joseph Branch Railriders, where Nichols worked for three years before launching JO Paddle. Joseph's thriving arts community hosts an array of events, festivals, art walks and galleries. Stein Distillery is a visitor favorite, and in the town of Enterprise, 10 miles north, The Old OK Theatre celebrates its centennial in 2019.
Jen Anderson
Jen Anderson writes and edits Travel Oregon's e-newsletters, annual Visitor Guide and other editorial content. She loves finding the latest places to eat, drink and play around the state with her husband and two young boys. Brewpubs, beaches and bike trails top the list.
A World of Wonder at Wallowa Lake
This week, we travel to northeast Oregon's "Swiss Alps" and Wallowa Lake State Park. Wallowa Lake State Park is at the southern edge of Wallowa Lake near Joseph, Oregon. State Park Manager, Todd Honeywell, said that... More
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America's deepest river gorge, Hells Canyon, and "Little Switzerland," the Wallowa Mountains, star on this 208-mile/335-kilometer horseshoe route through the state's northeast corner, the rich ancestral homeland of the Nez Perce tribe. More
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Game Revolution
- Dead Island: Definitive Collection
I don't normally like to say whether you should purchase something directly in a review but I strongly urge you not to buy the definitive editions of the two Dead Island games, especially if you have already played them. Out of the three games offered, Dead Island: Retro Revenge is the only one worth your time and money, and ultimately it's not what they are trying to sell in this bundle. I recommend waiting for it to become available for purchase separately, which is how I believe it should be purchased, severed from the source material whence it came. (4/5)
- SOMA
SOMA surpassed my expectations of what a psychological science-fiction horror story could be. I expected to be scared but not absolutely fucking terrified to the point where I had to stand up and physically walk out of the room on multiple occasions. I knew the story was interesting and I would be rooting for the protagonist, but I was not expecting the introspective emotional reaction it ignited as I watched the epilogue that followed the credits.
- Mad Max
Despite the mundane plot, there's plenty to do and distract yourself with within the game world and any fan of the Mad Max franchise will definitely get the Mad Max experience they want from this game.
- Until Dawn
Until Dawn delivers on multiple fronts and it's a welcome addition to any PS4 owner's library.
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel - Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2 and Claptastic Voyage
When it comes to Borderlands DLC I would have to say that the Claptastic Voyage is a runner-up for the best one.
- The Evil Within
The Evil Within definitely delivers a survival horror game that will scare the s*** out of you, but some may find a few of the combat mechanics to be a bit more terrifying for the wrong reasons.
- D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die
Swery's been compared to David Lynch before for good reason and I still believe the comparison to be a valid one. His style is very abstract and his stories are often tangled webs of mismatched storytelling that seem to go off the rails right when everything comes together to deliver a valid, oddly satisfying conclusion and I can not wait to see how this one ends.
- Metro Redux
It's clear that 4A Games knows what their fans want and have delivered a product worthy of next-gen gaming. If you have not played either of these games, I highly recommend them.


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Tadeusz Józef Czosnowski h. Kolumna (ur. 8 listopada 1875 w Warszawie, zm. 11 września 1963 w Turynie) – polski przedsiębiorca budowlany, właściciel biura architektoniczno-budowlanego.

Życiorys
Urodził się w rodzinie Władysława Leona Czosnowskiego i Karoliny Cecylii z Paulów. Ukończył szkołę realną Józefa Pankiewicza, po czym przystąpił do egzaminu dojrzałości, który zdał w 1892. Przez trzy lata uczęszczał do Szkoły Podmistrzów Mularskich, która działała przy Cechu Mularzy-Chrześcijan. Ponadto brał udział w licznych kursach związanych z budownictwem. Praktyczną naukę zawodu zdobywał w przedsiębiorstwie budowlanym Władysława Czosnowskiego i na budowach prowadzonych przez jego wspólników. Po wyzwoleniu się na majstra, co miało miejsce 24 października 1901, zaczął samodzielnie kierować budowami prowadzonymi przez firmę ojca. Z czasem stał się jego najbliższym współpracownikiem, a od 1909 był faktycznym kierownikiem firmy. Gdy w 1916 zmarł Władysław Czosnowski, Tadeusz przejął po nim prowadzenie firmy. Do 1939 jego głównym zajęciem było zarządzanie przedsiębiorstwem oraz działalność społeczna (patrz niżej).

Po rozpoczęciu okupacji hitlerowskiej Tadeusz Czosnowski został aresztowany i przebywał w więzieniu śledczym.

Od 1949 do 1956 był inspektorem technicznym w warszawskim Banku Inwestycyjnym. W 1958 opuścił kraj i zamieszkał u córki Haliny w Turynie, gdzie zmarł w 1963. Spoczywa na cmentarzu w Casalborgone.

Był dwukrotnie żonaty: od 1900 z Wiktorią Makowską (zm. 1920), od 1927 z Karoliną z Junosza-Stępkowskich v. Rybke.

Przedsiębiorstwo budowlane
Od 1916 Tadeusz Czosnowski był dyrektorem i współwłaścicielem firmy, jego wspólnikiem był szwagier Michał Antoni Makowski. Firma zmieniła nazwę na Biuro Budowlane T. Czosnowski i Ska. Firma znakomicie prosperowała do wybuchu I wojny światowej, a następnie kontynuowała wcześniej rozpoczęte budowy. Po wyzwoleniu kraju działalność firmy ponownie uległa ożywieniu. Oficjalnie przedsiębiorstwo działało do 1945.

Działalność budowlana firmy
Pierwszym etapem działalności Tadeusza Czosnowskiego było kierowanie budowami prowadzonymi przez przedsiębiorstwo należącego do ojca oraz przez firmy jego wspólników. W tym czasie prowadził on budowy:

 Fabryka Lamp Towarzystwo Akcyjne Bruner, Schneider, Ditmar (ul. Szwedzka)
 Hotel Bristol (współkierującym budową był brat Tadeusza Bronisław Colonna-Czosnowski
 Gmach Rosyjsko-Szwedzkiego Towarzystwa Telefonów "H.T. Cedergren" (później PAST) w Warszawie

Po śmierci Władysława Czosnowskiego firma zarządzana przez Tadeusza prowadziła budowę wielu obiektów w Warszawie, m.in.:
 Obiekty użyteczności publicznej i przemysłowe:
 hangar lotniczy na lotnisku mokotowskim (1918)
 Fabryka Towarzystwa Akcyjnego Fabryk Metalowych "Norblin, Bracia Buch i T. Werner" (rozbudowa 1918–1927)
 Teatr Narodowy (odbudowa po pożarze 1924)
 Ministerstwo Wyznań Religijnych i Oświecenia Publicznego (1925)
 Szpital pw. Przemienienia Pańskiego (1927)
 Zakłady Przemysłowe Dobrolin (1927)
 Państwowy Bank Rolny (1928)
 Dom Kolejarza i Teatr Ateneum (1928)
 Gmach Izby Przemysłowo-Handlowej (1929)
 Dom Akcji Katolickiej "Roma" w Warszawie (1930–1936)
 kino "Atlantic" w Warszawie (1932)
 Arsenał Królewski (odnowienie i rozbudowa 1932–1939)
 Gmach Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego (1936)
 Wyższa Szkoła Dziennikarska (1936)
 Biuro Historyczne Ministerstwa Spraw Wojskowych (1937)
 Remont fasady Teatru Wielkiego (1938)
 Remont elewacji Pałacu Saskiego (1938)
 Zakłady Towarzystwa Przemysłu Chemiczno-farmaceutycznego d. Mgr Klawe S.A. przy ulicy Karolkowej 22/24 Stanisława Klawe (1938–1939)

 Infrastruktura miejska w Warszawie
 Bulwary nad Wisłą (1935–1936)
 Wiadukt drogowo-tramwajowy nad Dworcem Gdańskim (1937)
 Dworzec Główny (ściany oporowe i elementy żelbetowe 1936–1937)

Pozostałe obiekty
 Infrastruktura budowlana wzdłuż linii kolejowej Warszawa-Nasielsk-Sierpc (1921–1924)
 Spichlerze zbożowe w Żyrardowie (1940–1941)

Działalność społeczna
Tadeusz Czosnowski podobnie jak jego ojciec był zaangażowany w działalność społeczną. Od 1913 przez sześć lat był ławnikiem w sądzie okręgowym i apelacyjnym, a następnie przewodniczył komisji wyborczej do Sądu Ustawodawczego oraz do rady miejskiej m. st. Warszawy. Był założycielem Koła im. Stanisława Staszica działającego w ramach Polskiej Macierzy Szkolnej, w późniejszym czasie zainicjował powstanie przy Kole szkoły tzw. Rzemieślników Warszawskich, w której był przewodniczącym zarządu. Bardzo ważną rolę w życiu Tadeusza zajmował udział w organizacjach zawodowych, a szczególnie Stowarzyszeniu Zawodowym Przemysłowców Budowlanych. Z ramienia tej organizacji był stałym delegatem do Rady Towarzystwa Przemysłowców Królestwa Polskiego, pełnił tam funkcję sekretarza zarządu do 1917, a następnie w 1919, 1925 i 1928. Był również stałym delegatem Stowarzyszenia do Izby Przemysłowo-Handlowej, w której był radcą. Ponadto uczestniczył jako członek w działających w ramach Stowarzyszenia komisjach, m.in. pracy i cennikowej. W maju 1917 był organizatorem I Zjazdu Przemysłowców Budowlanych, a w 1922 podczas II zjazdu pełnił funkcję członka Komitetu Wykonawczego. Od 1927 uczestniczył w pracach Komitetu Dyskontowego Banku Polskiego, a równolegle był członkiem komitetu redakcyjnego Przeglądu Budowlanego.

Przypisy

Bibliografia

 Słownik biograficzny techników polskich, tom IV Warszawa: NOT 1994, s. 31–32.
 Marcin Robert Maź, Informacje otrzymane od Władysława Czosnowskiego, wnuka Tadeusza Józefa Czosnowskiego

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Ludzie urodzeni w Warszawie
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In the summer of 1929, E. L. Cord introduced his fabulous new creation; the front-wheel drive Cord L-29. The L-29 was offered initially in Sedan, Brougham, Phaeton, and sporty and elegant Cabriolet form, at prices initially ranging from $3,095 to $3,295. Unfortunately for Cord, just as his newly launched car was reaching dealer showrooms, the Wall Street stock market crash of October 1929 devastated new car sales, especially in the upper section of the market the new Cord was targeted to. Despite a program of price cuts, sales never took off and the world's first practical front-wheel-drive production car was discontinued in 1932. Including cars supplied in chassis form to independent coachbuilders, only 5,010 L-29s were built, of which it is thought that around 300 of all types exist today.
This stunning L-29s history can be traced to Cincinnati, Ohio when a Mr. Huffrey purchased this classic for $750 in 1946. After changing ownership several times, it was acquired by Mr. Jerry Fisher of Piqua, Ohio. In 1969, an amateur restoration was performed by Mr. Hubert Wood of South Charleston, Ohio. A collector purchased the L-29 in 1980 and drove it to the western part of the United States, where it was kept in a private museum collection until 2013. The subsequent owner commissioned Packard and Classic Cars of Bremen, Germany to perform a comprehensive restoration. The detailed, authentic, and through restoration included a complete teardown to the frame, which was sandblasted and powder-coated. The axles, springs, and all related suspension and undercarriage components were sandblasted and repainted as well. All the cars sheet metal, fenders and running boards were expertly refinished to show quality, new structural woodwork fitted as needed, and all body panels properly fitted and gaps checked before being painted and clear-coated four times to achieve a stunning mirror-gloss finish. The wire wheels were repainted black with four coats of clear as well. The beautiful chrome and brightwork were restored and polished to perfection. The dash was completely disassembled and rebuilt, and all new period-correct wiring harnesses were crafted and installed. A new leather interior, including the rumble seat, was carefully created from the original patterns, and accented with smart dark red piping. A new black canvas convertible top, featuring contrasting red stitching, was fitted over newly crafted wooden top bows.
Wanting to have this classic run and drive as well as it looks, a full overhaul of all mechanical systems included a rebuild of the 298.6 cubic-inch L-head engine, including new Babbit-type bearings, installation of a new camshaft, polishing and balancing of the crankshaft, and having the cylinder block bored and honed and the head planed. The three-speed manual transmission was cleaned and inspected, and a new clutch and pressure-plate were fitted. A full rebuild of the front suspension system featured custom-made front ball joints hardened to original specifications. The starter, generator, cooling system, and water pump were rebuilt and a new radiator installed. Of particular importance to collectors, this Cord L-29 still retains its original body tags, serial numbers, chassis, engine, and cabriolet body, making it eligible for concours exhibition and many Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club events. Clearly benefiting from the recently completed, show-quality restoration, and comprehensive mechanical overhaul, this exceptional Full Classic� L-29 Cord Cabriolet features a wonderful color combination and is ideally suited for the show field and touring enjoyment the choice, is yours.