Flair Project is a bartending agency offering a variety of bar services. From catering private events to bar consulting, their goal is to be the ambassadors of flair bartending, mixology and excellent customer service. Follow this blog to get inspired with artisan cocktails, bartending trends, amazing drink recipes. Simple, great photography, and fun for your bar enjoyment.
For us, being a part of someone's big day is just as important as perfecting our cocktail recipes, choosing the right glassware or finding the perfect bow tie-vest combination. Yes, we enjoy making cocktails, but we also just love going above and beyond for our clients. We take personal pleasure in becoming a small part of each couple's story.
First off...holy sh*tballs - it's been way over a month since our last blog post! Sorry guys! Don't want to sound like I am making excuses here, but Mikey and I have been so busy with events and classes, we have had zero time to get our cameras out and shoot.But it's not all bad news people - over the last month, we put some new recipes up to the test, and now lots of good stuff will be coming your way.
We all know that team building activities promote harmony and create good working relationships that can be so vital to a company's efficiency and productivity. The problem here is that the typical office team building ideas tend to bring out more sighs that smiles among co-workers, and it can often feel like a child's play rather than a grown-up's activity. But, put a cocktail glass in almost any adult's hand, and immediately, attitudes begin to shift.
In today's busy world, it seems like Valentine's day has a way of quietly sneaking up on us every year, leaving us somewhat unprepared to do something special for our better halves. And while chocolate-covered strawberries, roses, and a copy of 50 Shades of Grey are perfectly acceptable valentine's day gifts, we thought you might want to set the mood with something a little less cliche this year.


ITS supports the teaching and learning process by offering a wide variety of services for students, faculty and staff, including the learning management system, classroom technology, collaboration tools, and multimedia production. ITS staff members offer instructional design services and technology consultations to address teaching and learning challenges in face-to-face, online and blended environments. ITS also facilitates group project work through technology enabled meeting spaces in academic and residential buildings as well as web conferencing tools for virtual collaboration. To address the communication and presentation needs of the WPI community, IT staff provide training and equipment loans related to multimedia projects, including video production and large format poster printing. ITS also supports campus events through the delivery of AV technical assistance and equipment loans.


Despite the hot summer I have continued to ride and train my mare, Cerise, in barrel racing. Since developing EPM last fall and being treated with the herbal product Sefacon this spring, Cerise has been getting stronger and stronger. About a month ago, Cerise set back at the trailer and broke her halter. Immediately afterward she started reaching around and trying to bite me when I put on her breast collar. At first I thought she was simply sore from setting back but the behavior continued. Once I got Cerise saddled she worked fine but did not have her usual pep. I suspected she was developing an ulcer so I started her on Succeed. She improved somewhat but still was not her usual healthy self. I adjusted her when I discovered that she had several ribs out but she still complained when I saddled her. She continued to work well once I got on. I knew she was trying to tell me something but I could not find the problem.
Last week I took her with me to an osteopathic training class. An osteopathic exam confirmed an ulcer but also suggested some internal problems with her ovaries. During the osteopathy course I learned that structural adjustments are not done until all internal problems have been corrected. Internal problems are suspected when three or more vertebral segments are fixated together. Cerise had a fixation on her sacrum and four lumbar vertebrae, as well as a blockage on her diaphragm. The diaphragm blockage was probably causing the ribs to be out of alignment and indirectly responsible for the ulcer, since when the diaphragm lacks full range of motion it affects the internal organs. In Cerise's case her diaphragm was fixated in expiration on one side and inspiration on the other side. This situation caused pressure on the organs on one side of the abdomen and tension on the other side from the pull of the connective tissues between the organs. A diaphragm blockage can also restrict the nerves and blood vessels that pass through it, which also affects the nutrition and nerve supply to the organs. The pectoral and abdominal muscles also become sore since they have to work harder to support the respiration.
When we palpated Cerise, we found a very sore left ovary. It was so sore, in fact, that when we touched it Cerise almost went down. I had worked on some chronic adhesions on Cerise's ovaries several months earlier and she had not been as sore then. I suspect that when she set back she tore some adhesions that I had not totally released, and this set up the pattern I was seeing. Once the adhesions on the ovary were released, Cerise relaxed noticeably. What was even more rewarding was that most of the osteopathic lesions released without any direct structural work since they were secondary to the internal problems. After several days off I rode Cerise and she did not try to bite me when I saddled her. However, I can tell she is still a bit sore and I am keeping her on the Succeed.
I am lucky that Cerise trusts me enough to let me know when she was hurting. Many horses have been punished for their attempts at communication so they simply work in pain. Other horses are less sensitive and will not seem to notice early signs of trouble but will have an unexplained decrease in performance. I am a firm believer in wellness exams for all horses, especially those in performance training.
Performance horses should be checked at least every few months and sometimes more frequently. I have really come to appreciate osteopathy because a good exam can not only detect problems but localize them as well. According to osteopathic theory, 80% of vertebral fixations are secondary to internal problems. Adjusting these fixations will give only brief improvement at best. At worst adjusting may interfere with the body's ability to compensate for the internal problem.
If you do not have access to a trained osteopath, you can still help your horse by keeping his non-fixated joints free and mobile. I suggest low force techniques such as network chiropractic, Equine Touch, Bowen or Cranial Sacral work. All these techniques will help your horse compensate so his vitality is not affected and in many cases keep him in work. The secret is regular body work so your horse is able to continue to compensate.


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Global (US)
UNHCR concerned over Israel's refugee relocation proposals
17 November 2017 | Español | Français
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is seriously concerned by proposals announced yesterday by Israel's Interior Minister Aryeh Deri and Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan. Under these proposals, Eritreans and Sudanese asylum-seekers and refugees would be compelled to accept relocation to countries in Africa or face imprisonment in Israel. The closure of the Holot facility housing many of the Eritreans and Sudanese, will also be decided in the next three months.
This plan follows a ruling by Israel's High Court of Justice in August which sanctioned the controversial forced relocation policy introduced by the Israeli Government in March 2015, provided that certain safeguards were put in place in third countries.
From the start of this programme in December 2013 until June 2017, some 4,000 Eritrean and Sudanese were relocated under the Government's 'voluntary departure programme' to two African countries, named in media reports as Rwanda and Uganda.
Due to the secrecy surrounding this policy and the lack of transparency concerning its implementation, it has been very difficult for UNHCR to follow up and systematically monitor the situation of people relocated to these African countries. UNHCR, however, is concerned that these persons have not found adequate safety or a durable solution to their plight and that many have subsequently attempted dangerous onward movements within Africa or to Europe.
"As party to the 1951 Refugee Convention, Israel has legal obligations to protect refugees and other persons in need of international protection," said UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Volker Türk. "UNHCR and the international community have been assisting Israel to meet its international obligations, including by resettling or finding other durable solutions for 2,400 refugees who have departed from Israel in the last couple of years."
There are some 27,500 Eritreans and 7,800 Sudanese in Israel. Since Israel took over refugee status determination from UNHCR in 2009, only eight Eritreans and two Sudanese have been recognized as refugees by the authorities. Another 200 Sudanese, all from Darfur, were recently granted humanitarian status in Israel.
In Tel Aviv, Sharon Harel, [email protected], +972 52 3240 118
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UN refugee chief welcomes cities' support for refugees
UNHCR flight evacuates 132 refugees from Libya detention
Venezuelan asylum-seekers strengthen Brazil's workforce

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Murray Hill is a community of believers on mission to bring God's love to those who desperately need it in our daily lives and local neighborhood. We strive to reflect Jesus in a way that is more demonstrated than spoken. Our goal is to provide a safe place for you and your family to connect to God and other people as you discover spiritual truth. Our ministry is not based on rules and regulations, but instead it is based on God's love. If you have been displaced from the church because of past experiences, or if you have never attended, I hope you will give Murray Hill a try. It is not our hope to make you a Baptist; it is instead our intention to help you discover God's plan for your life.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me. Thanks!
Our children's activities usually stop when school is not in session. You will find the most updated information on our calendar.
It is our goal to provide an environment where you can connect with God, ask questions, deepen relationships with other people and serve our community. We want you to feel comfortable while doing this, so please do not feel the need to dress up. We want you to come as you are, and we strive to provide an atmosphere where you can connect to God. We know that we can neither connect somebody to God or keep them from being connected, but hopefully we will tell a story of what God has done and offer applications of how you can be the church.


For over 40 years, we've made The Rex just like home, to thousands of visitors. From great live jazz every night to the on-site restaurant, our downtown Toronto hotel is rated as being attentive, convenient and down-to-earth friendly. To us, you're family.
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar is 2 minutes' walk from the Canadian Opera Company. The Art Gallery of Ontario and Toronto Eaton Centre are less than 10 minutes' walk away.. We are located in one of the best spots of the city, near to some of the finest attractions of the city such as Graffiti Alley, Royal Ontario Museum, Harbourfront Centre and Canadian National Exhibition, amongst other interesting spots of the city.
The hotel is equipped with several types of rooms, wit different capacities and all of them private. Each guest room is modernly furnished and includes air conditioning, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a private bathroom. In addition, Rex Hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Toronto hotel also offers a nightclub, shopping on site, and ATM/banking services. The Rex Hotel is a smoke-free property.
The reception service is 24 hours operating.
There is always a member of the personnel.
Coffee, tea and toas are free in the mornings for hotel guests.


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<?php

namespace LigaFutbolVeteranos\PartidoBundle\Controller;

use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\Request;
use Symfony\Bundle\FrameworkBundle\Controller\Controller;
use Sensio\Bundle\FrameworkExtraBundle\Configuration\Method;
use Sensio\Bundle\FrameworkExtraBundle\Configuration\Route;
use Sensio\Bundle\FrameworkExtraBundle\Configuration\Template;
use LigaFutbolVeteranos\PartidoBundle\Entity\Campo;
use LigaFutbolVeteranos\PartidoBundle\Form\CampoType;

/**
 * Campo controller.
 *
 * @Route("/campo")
 */
class CampoController extends Controller
{

    /**
     * Lists all Campo entities.
     *
     * @Route("/", name="campo")
     * @Method("GET")
     * @Template()
     */
    public function indexAction()
    {
        $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();

        $entities = $em->getRepository('PartidoBundle:Campo')->findAll();

        return array(
            'entities' => $entities,
        );
    }
    /**
     * Creates a new Campo entity.
     *
     * @Route("/", name="campo_create")
     * @Method("POST")
     * @Template("PartidoBundle:Campo:new.html.twig")
     */
    public function createAction(Request $request)
    {
        $entity = new Campo();
        $form = $this->createCreateForm($entity);
        $form->handleRequest($request);

        if ($form->isValid()) {
            $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();
            $em->persist($entity);
            $em->flush();

            return $this->redirect($this->generateUrl('campo_show', array('id' => $entity->getId())));
        }

        return array(
            'entity' => $entity,
            'form'   => $form->createView(),
        );
    }

    /**
    * Creates a form to create a Campo entity.
    *
    * @param Campo $entity The entity
    *
    * @return \Symfony\Component\Form\Form The form
    */
    private function createCreateForm(Campo $entity)
    {
        $form = $this->createForm(new CampoType(), $entity, array(
            'action' => $this->generateUrl('campo_create'),
            'method' => 'POST',
        ));

        $form->add('submit', 'submit', array('label' => 'Create'));

        return $form;
    }

    /**
     * Displays a form to create a new Campo entity.
     *
     * @Route("/new", name="campo_new")
     * @Method("GET")
     * @Template()
     */
    public function newAction()
    {
        $entity = new Campo();
        $form   = $this->createCreateForm($entity);

        return array(
            'entity' => $entity,
            'form'   => $form->createView(),
        );
    }

    /**
     * Finds and displays a Campo entity.
     *
     * @Route("/{id}", name="campo_show")
     * @Method("GET")
     * @Template()
     */
    public function showAction($id)
    {
        $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();

        $entity = $em->getRepository('PartidoBundle:Campo')->find($id);

        if (!$entity) {
            throw $this->createNotFoundException('Unable to find Campo entity.');
        }

        $deleteForm = $this->createDeleteForm($id);

        return array(
            'entity'      => $entity,
            'delete_form' => $deleteForm->createView(),
        );
    }

    /**
     * Displays a form to edit an existing Campo entity.
     *
     * @Route("/{id}/edit", name="campo_edit")
     * @Method("GET")
     * @Template()
     */
    public function editAction($id)
    {
        $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();

        $entity = $em->getRepository('PartidoBundle:Campo')->find($id);

        if (!$entity) {
            throw $this->createNotFoundException('Unable to find Campo entity.');
        }

        $editForm = $this->createEditForm($entity);
        $deleteForm = $this->createDeleteForm($id);

        return array(
            'entity'      => $entity,
            'edit_form'   => $editForm->createView(),
            'delete_form' => $deleteForm->createView(),
        );
    }

    /**
    * Creates a form to edit a Campo entity.
    *
    * @param Campo $entity The entity
    *
    * @return \Symfony\Component\Form\Form The form
    */
    private function createEditForm(Campo $entity)
    {
        $form = $this->createForm(new CampoType(), $entity, array(
            'action' => $this->generateUrl('campo_update', array('id' => $entity->getId())),
            'method' => 'PUT',
        ));

        $form->add('submit', 'submit', array('label' => 'Update'));

        return $form;
    }
    /**
     * Edits an existing Campo entity.
     *
     * @Route("/{id}", name="campo_update")
     * @Method("PUT")
     * @Template("PartidoBundle:Campo:edit.html.twig")
     */
    public function updateAction(Request $request, $id)
    {
        $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();

        $entity = $em->getRepository('PartidoBundle:Campo')->find($id);

        if (!$entity) {
            throw $this->createNotFoundException('Unable to find Campo entity.');
        }

        $deleteForm = $this->createDeleteForm($id);
        $editForm = $this->createEditForm($entity);
        $editForm->handleRequest($request);

        if ($editForm->isValid()) {
            $em->flush();

            return $this->redirect($this->generateUrl('campo_edit', array('id' => $id)));
        }

        return array(
            'entity'      => $entity,
            'edit_form'   => $editForm->createView(),
            'delete_form' => $deleteForm->createView(),
        );
    }
    /**
     * Deletes a Campo entity.
     *
     * @Route("/{id}", name="campo_delete")
     * @Method("DELETE")
     */
    public function deleteAction(Request $request, $id)
    {
        $form = $this->createDeleteForm($id);
        $form->handleRequest($request);

        if ($form->isValid()) {
            $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();
            $entity = $em->getRepository('PartidoBundle:Campo')->find($id);

            if (!$entity) {
                throw $this->createNotFoundException('Unable to find Campo entity.');
            }

            $em->remove($entity);
            $em->flush();
        }

        return $this->redirect($this->generateUrl('campo'));
    }

    /**
     * Creates a form to delete a Campo entity by id.
     *
     * @param mixed $id The entity id
     *
     * @return \Symfony\Component\Form\Form The form
     */
    private function createDeleteForm($id)
    {
        return $this->createFormBuilder()
            ->setAction($this->generateUrl('campo_delete', array('id' => $id)))
            ->setMethod('DELETE')
            ->add('submit', 'submit', array('label' => 'Delete'))
            ->getForm()
        ;
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
module PgLtree
  # Implementatios Postgres ltree for ActiveRecord
  #
  # @see [ActiveRecord::Base]
  # @see http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/ltree.html
  #
  # @author a.ponomarenko
  module Ltree

    # Initialzie ltree for active model
    #
    # @param column [String] ltree column name
    def ltree(column = :path, options: { cascade: true })
      cattr_accessor :ltree_path_column

      self.ltree_path_column = column

      if options[:cascade]
        self.after_update :cascade_update
        self.after_destroy :cascade_destroy
      end

      extend ClassMethods
      include InstanceMethods
    end

    # Define class methods
    module ClassMethods
      # Get roots
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation] relations of node's roots
      def roots
        at_depth 1
      end

      # Get nodes on the level
      #
      # @param depth [Integer] Depth of the nodes
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation] relations of nodes for the depth
      def at_depth(depth)
        where "NLEVEL(#{ltree_path_column}) = ?", depth
      end

      # Get all leaves
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation] relations of node's leaves
      def leaves
        subquery =
          select("COUNT(subquery.#{ltree_path_column}) = 1")
          .from("#{table_name} AS subquery")
          .where("subquery.#{ltree_path_column} <@ #{table_name}.#{ltree_path_column}").to_sql
        where subquery
      end

      # Get all with nodes when path liked the lquery
      #
      # @param lquery [String] ltree query
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation] relations of node'
      def where_path_liked(lquery)
        where "#{ltree_path_column} ~ ?", lquery
      end
    end

    # Define instance methods
    module InstanceMethods

      # Get default scope of ltree
      #
      # @return current class
      def ltree_scope
        self.class
      end

      # Get lTree column
      #
      # @return [String] ltree column name
      def ltree_path_column
        ltree_scope.ltree_path_column
      end

      # Get lTree value
      #
      # @return [String] ltree current value
      def ltree_path
        public_send ltree_path_column
      end

      # Get lTree previous value
      #
      # @return [String] ltree previous value
      def ltree_path_was
        public_send :"#{ltree_path_column}_was"
      end

      # Check what current node is root
      #
      # @return [Boolean] True - for root node, False - for childen node
      def root?
        depth == 1
      end

      # Get node depth
      #
      # @return [Integer] node depth
      def depth
        ltree_scope.distinct.pluck("NLEVEL('#{ltree_path}')").first || nil
      end

      # Get root of the node
      #
      # return [Object] root node
      def root
        ltree_scope.where("#{ltree_path_column} = SUBPATH(?, 0, 1)", ltree_path).first
      end

      # Get parent of the node
      #
      # return [Object] root node
      def parent
        ltree_scope.find_by "#{ltree_path_column} = SUBPATH(?, 0, NLEVEL(?) - 1)", ltree_path, ltree_path
      end

      # Get leaves of the node
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation]
      def leaves
        ltree_scope.leaves.where("#{ltree_path_column} <@ ?", ltree_path).where.not ltree_path_column => ltree_path
      end

      # Check what current node have leaves
      #
      # @return [Boolean] True - if node have leaves, False - if node doesn't have leaves
      def leaf?
        leaves.count == 0
      end

      # Get self and ancestors
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation]
      def self_and_ancestors
        ltree_scope.where("#{ltree_path_column} @> ?", ltree_path)
      end

      # Get ancestors
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation]
      def ancestors
        self_and_ancestors.where.not ltree_path_column => ltree_path
      end

      # Get self and descendents
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation]
      def self_and_descendents
        ltree_scope.where("#{ltree_path_column} <@ ?", ltree_path)
      end

      # Get descendents
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation]
      def descendents
        self_and_descendents.where.not ltree_path_column => ltree_path
      end

      # Get self and siblings
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation]
      def self_and_siblings
        ltree_scope.where(
          "SUBPATH(?, 0, NLEVEL(?) - 1) @> #{ltree_path_column} AND nlevel(#{ltree_path_column}) = NLEVEL(?)",
          ltree_path, ltree_path, ltree_path
        )
      end

      # Get siblings
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation]
      def siblings
        self_and_siblings.where.not ltree_path_column => ltree_path
      end

      # Get children
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation]
      def children
        ltree_scope.where "? @> #{ltree_path_column} AND nlevel(#{ltree_path_column}) = NLEVEL(?) + 1",
          ltree_path, ltree_path
      end

      # Update all childen for current path
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation]
      def cascade_update
        ltree_scope.where(["#{ltree_path_column} <@ ?", ltree_path_was]).where(["#{ltree_path_column} != ?", ltree_path]).
        update_all ["#{ltree_path_column} = ? || subpath(#{ltree_path_column}, nlevel(?))", ltree_path, ltree_path_was]
      end

      # Delete all children for current path
      #
      # @return [ActiveRecord::Relation]
      def cascade_destroy
        ltree_scope.where("#{ltree_path_column} <@ ?", ltree_path_was).delete_all
      end
    end
  end
end


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stararnold Draw A Time Period in Anime History
Knowing that there's more to Japanese Animation than just what has been released in recent decade, I will be hosting in the next two months an anime crossover-themed fan art challenge where you the challenge participants will be taking a trip back in time throughout the past of Japanese Animation.
There are no limits on how many fan art pieces you submit to this challenge, but for each piece you do, here are the rules:
You are to illustrate several characters and/or mecha (examples: spaceships, robots, power suits) that appeared in Japanese Animation works of the past era in Japanese Animation history of your choice, whether it's the 1960s-1970s era, the 1980s era, the 1990s era, or the 2000s era.
Can be a painting, a 3D work, a hand-drawn image, or a 2D computer image.
Must be in color or black and white.
No stealing other people's images!
Keep content no higher than the PG-13-rated level.
To help you out with this challenge, each age in anime's past has its famous examples, and for each of the anime eras for you to choose from to do your submission, here are examples (but I'll probably not go over with the 2000s anime part because there's too many good examples of 2000s anime to list on this page and I don't want to keep this page too long).
From the 1960s-1970s
Astro Boy (later reversioned in 1980 and 2003), Gigantor, Speed Racer, 8 Man, Parman, Kimba the White Lion (later reversioned in 1989, 1997, and 2009), Cyborg 009 (later reversioned in 1979 and 2001), Sally the Witch, Candy Candy, Heidi, Girl of the Alps, Doraemon, Devilman (later reversioned in 1987), Cutey Honey (later reversioned in 1994, 1997, and 2004), Lupin III (1st and 2nd T.V. series), Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, UFO Robot Grendizer, Getter Robo (later reversioned in 2004), Neo-Human Casshan (later rebooted in 1993, and in 2008 as Casshern Sins), Gekko Kamen, Tekkaman the Space Knight, Tiger Mask, Gatchaman, Space Battleship Yamato (1st and 2nd T.V. series), Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Galaxy Express 999 (both T.V. series and theatrical film versions), Mobile Suit Gundam, Maya the Bee, The Ultraman (based on 1960's live-action T.V. series Ultraman)
Space Battleship Yamato (3rd T.V. series), Urusei Yatsura, Queen Millenia, Lupin III (3rd T.V. series), Space Adventure Cobra, The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Arcadia of My Youth, Beast King GoLion, Golgo 13: The Professional, The Mysterious Cities of Gold (though a Japan/France co-production), Armored Fleet Dairugger XV, Dirty Pair (later reversioned in 1994 as Dirty Pair Flash), Transformers: The Headmasters, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Fist of the North Star, Sherlock Hound, Nausicaa: Valley of the Wind, Saint Seiya, Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, City Hunter, Project A-Ko, Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Bubblegum Crisis, Area 88 (later remade in 2004), Ranma 1/2, Gunbuster, Akira, Patlabor The Mobile Police (both OVA series and T.V. series), Crying Freeman, Ronin Warriors, The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor, Appleseed (later reversioned in 2004), Dominion Tank Police, M.D. Geist
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Record of Lodoss War, Black Jack, All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku Nuku, Giant Robo The Animation, Sailor Moon, Yu Yu Hakusho, Samurai Pizza Cats, Slayers, Cowboy Bebop, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ghost in the Shell, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Street Fighter II The Movie, Hello Kitty and Friends, You're Under Arrest, Ninja Scroll, Rurouni Kenshin, Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki, Trigun, Vision of Escaflowne, Pokemon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Wedding Peach, GaoGaiGar: The King of Braves, Fushigi Yûgi, Digimon Adventure
The three winners of this challenge will each receive an ecard dedicated to him/her (but I'm not saying what the ecards are 'cause it's a surprise). For now, try your best with your art works, have fun, and don't hesitate to ask any question if you have any. So lets draw some anime history!
Crossover Anime and Manga
Disqualify Entry
school girls of 1990's ~kaeru chama
These Aren't Pokemon!!! ~kita mikichi
.Anime 1990s ~animegirl171


I Am Enough… I was watching a lifetime movie with Meagan Goode and she wrote that on the inside of her hand. It made me think.
Then today I was watching the new Cinderella movie and she said I don't know if without the magic if I will be enough for him… and again it made me think.
I've never been sure about if me being me is enough. Enough for my parents enough for my children enough for a man or friend… hell I don't know if I'm enough for myself.
I search for happiness but will the version of my universal happiness be enough? I wonder when I will be satisfied with me….
When will I take a deep breath and feel good enough?


Being a Haligonian (person who lives in Halifax Nova Scotia!) means that Spring *might* arrive in May. Maybe. I say this knowing that this isn't a 'Canada' specific thing, as I've lived in four other Canadian cities that had lovely Spring-y Springs filled with flowers and green things growing all starting in March.
Our earliest Yoga in the Park out of the four Halifax Springs we've lived here... warm enough to practice in March!! (2010).
We had our second snow storm of the week this morning.
What I've decided to do is an emotional Spring Cleaning.
Over the winter months we tend to accumulate 'stuff', stuck within layers of our daily work and routine. Spring is actually the perfect time for new beginnings. It almost feels like I fell asleep in January with my 'winter' routine and BLINK I now have to start thinking about my life in spring.
Winter living in the city makes it difficult to connect with nature. I strongly believe that in order to really 'get' why we're doing all this stuff for the environment and our health that we need to actually spend some time there. Sure, a park can be a nice break, but when you can still hear the container ships, sirens in the distance, see the smoke stacks of the refinery across the harbour (ew) the unconscious reminder of busy, pollution and work is there.
As new agey as it sounds, it's true that once we take some time to renew and re-centre our emotional selves we can make some room for all the hard eco-work as well as leaving space for new green changes.
- Vocal and Singing Practice: It's time for to dust-off the good ole vocal warm-ups and work in a singing practice. Almost like meditation, vocal warm-ups, although ugly sounding are so repetitive and will help me shut off that work part of my brain. My goal is 30 minutes right after work, but I'll start with 15.
- A quiet walk through the woods. Thankfully I'm travelling to rural areas of the province for work in April and will be able to take some time for quiet and Nature.
- As soon as the weather permits; practice yoga outdoors. I'm thinking with long sleeves and a tuque we could manage between 8-15 degrees C (46 to 59F).
- A regular weekly spiritual and connection time. I'm considering creating a simple and cleared out small sitting space where I can light a candle, sit in quiet and peace and connect with my spiritual self. 10 short minutes is all I'm hoping for.
When we have busy lives, families and extra activities, it's difficult to fathom finding time for ourselves. It's so easy to let winter's obligations and events add emotional and spiritual layers that take up space.
- Discuss this with your partner if you have one. Mention how this is important for you and you'd like their support in a) leaving you the space b) keeping the children (or cats!) out of the room for 10 short minutes a day.
- Clean out a small space that has minimal visual distractions, perhaps a nice beeswax candle and a meditation pillow or folded blanket.
- Find some 'sounds of nature' or music without words to help block out the noises of everyday life.
- Draw a small symbol meaning 'me' time in your agenda- pencil yourself in for 10 minutes!
- Don't answer the phone, knocking or non-urgent questions during this time. They can leave a message or wait another 5 minutes.
- Allow yourself a break on the weekends when your routine has changed.
What strategies to make emotional and spiritual space do you use?
This is definitely something I struggle with as it always seems like what my body needs (healthy foods, exercise, meditation) is not what my body wants, but I try to remind myself that I'm always glad I did it afterward. Lately, I've tried to combine my physical and spiritual time by listening to podcasts related to my religion while I jog in the mornings. I really enjoy the uplifting thoughts first thing in the morning, so it helps motivate me to do the running (which I do not enjoy). Doing yoga in the morning on alternating days also works for me since my yoga practice always includes a time for prayerful meditation. I rarely ever feel like getting out of bed to exercise, but it really does start my day off right.
@Erin; oh i really like the idea of combining spiritual podcasts with running (or walking)! what a great idea and a very nice way to find time for both!


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The foundation of our relationship with the Lord is faith, not proof. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). The Lord asks us to have faith in Him, and to trust Him by faith alone. It is my belief that, by rapturing the church as He said He would, God is making one last attempt to prove His deity to those who resisted. God's purpose is ALWAYS redemption. While He IS removing the church to protect them from His wrath, He is also reaching out to a lost and dying world"
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
This scripture shows that the Antichrist cannot rise to power or be revealed until the restrainer is taken out of the way. One prevalent theory holds that the Holy Spirit is the restrainer that will be taken away, thereby making salvation impossible. However, reading from the book of Joel, that theory is not acceptable.
Case 5: This is the all paths to God person. This person believes that, just as the Lord confused the tongues at the tower of Babel, He also sent different messengers to different people at different times. Jesus, Buddha, and Mohammed are all a part of the Godhead as well as the coming Jewish Messiah, whose role it will be to wrap it all up into a nice neat little package. Two years ago, this described me. Sadly, this is also the fastest growing "religion" on the planet today, and is sweeping college campuses like a storm under the name Baha'i.
No one knows what God's litmus test is regarding the "what did you really know about the gospel" question. During the Tribulation, He will send a deluding influence which will allow people to be tricked, but only if their hearts are hardened to the truth.


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India's Watershed Vote: What It Means for the Economy
Rajiv Kumar
One would expect the BJP's landslide victory in India's 2014 election to herald an equally sharp shift in the government's positions across all dimensions of public policy, including economic policy. Contrary to the conventional wisdom, however, I argue that we will probably not see any discontinuity in economic policy during the new government's first five-year term. At the same time, it is undeniable that a business-as-usual approach will not enable India to meet its societal goals or the challenge of finding productive employment for the twelve-million new people who enter the workforce each year. The sooner Prime Minister Narendra Modi spells out his vision and policy framework for India's economy, the better able he will be to direct the country's financial and human resources in the desired directions.
Economic development, Economic reform, Elections
India's Democracy at 70: Toward a Hindu State?
Christophe Jaffrelot
While the Constitution of India has not been amended after the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power in 2014, BJP-ruled states have passed laws which have reflected…
Malaysia's Elections: A Step Backward
Bridget Welsh
Despite losing the popular vote, Malaysia's long-ruling Barisan Nasional triumphed again in the country's 2013 elections, disappointing an emboldened opposition that had high hopes after a strong performance in 2008.
Post-Election Blues in Ukraine
Myroslava Gongadze
Nadia Diuk
In March 2002, three-fifths of Ukraine's voters chose a party or coalition opposed to the overbearing presidential apparatus of Leonid Kuchma, but the antipresidential forces found themselves frozen out in…


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The Rio Conventions Pavilion continued on Wednesday, 20 June, convening for Gender Mainstreaming Day. The event consisted of sessions on: mainstreaming gender in the three Rio Conventions - progress to date and way forward; linking research, policy and practice for gender-responsive action in forestry; political leadership and gender, and stakeholders panel; and a celebration of women's leadership in sustainable development. A special event on the economics of sustainable development also took place.
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The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees has named Shelle Blaylock as the acting superintendent for the district, following the resignation of Dr. Jeremy Glenn, who held the superintendent position for nearly five years.
Blaylock, who is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Academics for Waxahachie ISD, has been with the district for 13 years. In her time with the district, she has served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, curriculum coordinator, campus principal, and assistant superintendent. Blaylock holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University, a master's degree in educational leadership from Texas A&M – Commerce, and a superintendent certification from Lamar University. She and her husband Britt live in Waxahachie and have two sons who attend Waxahachie ISD schools.
The Board of Trustees is currently seeking proposals for a superintendent search firm, which will guide the board in the search for a new superintendent for Waxahachie ISD, and will seek out qualified candidates for the position. The board expects to name an interim superintendent within the next two weeks.


Earlier I have written about merits of financial planning and how to manage its pitfalls. Today lets talk about how to build your own financial plan.
Our marked approach for the financial planning process, named Financial Planning Pyramid came handy. Let me share the essential pieces that lead to the financial planning building blocks.
Reality check: Pen down monthly income, monthly expenses, break down the amount needed for essential expenditures, lifestyle expenditures, EMIs) to arrive at your ability to save; and also list down loans and liabilities.
Available resources: Resources that you will use to achieve your goals. Your existing assets, your existing income surplus.
Way forward: Is a simple snapshot of the financial plan.
The alphabets "ERGRE" sums up the five building blocks of the financial plan.
1. Emergency fund: An emergency fund set aside to meet expenses related to emergency (good/bad), such as sudden travel for marriage of a close relative, gifting a new born of a close family member, repairs to your car, etc, ensuring that long-term investments are not disturbed.
2. Risk protection: Term insurance, health insurance and personal accident insurance (covering temporary, partial or permanent disability) are must. Term insurance is a pure insurance provides a high insurance cover by paying low premium an income replacement strategy. If the person does not die, but is rendered partially and permanently disable, the personal accident insurance comes handy. Health insurance is a must even if you have a company provided one.
3. Goal planning: Post listing down the goal, it is important to assign a current value to each goal; then factor appropriate inflation to each goal to arrive at the future value that will be needed when the goal matures.
4. Retirement planning: Retirement is a separate goal, given its importance. Advanced medical facility is increasing the human life-span. Not receiving salary for few months can be a nightmare for many; leave alone funding for 30 years on passive income.
5. Estate planning: Nomination is not a will. Making a will doesn't cost anything, but will save a lot of hassle. A will, along with the complete record of all bank accounts, financial assets, insurances, loans and digital assets, such as, collection of arts, photographs, music, etc, are a must.
The Final E (Estate Planning) allows to seamlessly transfer the wealth to loved ones.


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A Peace Treaty
Submitted by Annie Waterman on Thu, 2012-03-22 01:00
Rajasthani desert artisans
Ancient civilizations, amulets, talismans, old ritual emblems, and matriarchal leaders inspire A Peace Treaty's ever evolving collection of jewelry and accessories. This social enterprise continues to amaze in its innovation as each line of work helps to resuscitate generations-old, family-run crafts businesses at risk of extinction. They travel far and wide, creating employment opportunities for skilled artisans working in places of socio-political conflict. Their hand crafted accessories and apparel connects fashion with ancient tradition, inspired by ancient techniques throughout the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
A Peace Treaty's gorgeous scarves are not to be missed as the designs vary season to season. In Nepal, India and Pakistan, the team work with hand weavers, silk-screeners and block-printers in villages all over in addition to bringing dip-dyeing, sewing and printing work to widowed or disabled women. Featuring a small selection of limited edition pieces, the line called "Adire" is stunning. Inspired by vibrant West African prints, A Peace Treaty commissioned artisans to create special wood blocks for printing the negative form. The "Les Coeres" collection draws inspiration from the foothills of the Himalayas. The artisans work with playful, visual patterns that they hand-print onto the softest of cashmere. These are more than works of sheer beauty, but a way to raise awareness around these ancient, crafting traditions.
But it was their collection of camel bone jewelry that caught my eye. A Peace Treaty actively work with Rajasthani desert artisans to preserve ancient camel bone carving techniques. "Inspired by eastern jaunts of disco items from the 70's", A Peace Treaty employs desert artisan families to craft hand-carved, gold plated tribal brass pieces, using centuries-old techniques and recycled materials." Designers Farah Malik and Dana Arbib have a way of seamlessly fusing the old with the new. The collection entitled 'Thar' consists of pieces that are reminiscent of the Thar gypsies' ancient civilizations, and include items such as heirloom earrings and gorgeous amulets with protective openings.
The idea to work with rare camel bone came about after weeks of in-depth research. The team at A Peace Treaty began to notice the obliteration of this trade, beginning in the '70s. Due to the influx of resins and plastics in the marketplace, there has been little demand for arduous carving. This long lost tradition of camel bone jewelry dates back to the beginning of nomadic culture. Farah Malik, half of the design duo says, "Camel meat, milk, bone and leather have all been trade items and part of the way of life and culture of nomadic people in the desert. Traditionally, nomadic people throughout this area used all parts of the camel, therefore it was a highly sustainable practice to use the bone rather than discarding it to add to the landfills."
When asked about sourcing procedures, Farah relates it to a "word of mouth wild goose chase. Their commitment to the artisans goes beyond mere sourcing—they've engaged in their tradespeople and artisans in every step of the production process, from concept to market." She adds, "It was nearly impossible to find bone carvers who were making any objects beyond the simple spoons or everyday ware." This led them to journey to Rajasthan, where they did the groundwork in locating families and finding older generations to train their younger family members as a way to reinvest interest in the family trade.
Farah says, "The Thar are interested in us because our company is about building bridges across cultures and places where the artisans are caught in political volatility or the places are steeped in misperceptions (for US consumer audiences). We were also interested in this region because it has an arbitrary man-made border running through it. The Thar desert gypsy traditions are the same in Pakistan and in India but sadly the national boundary makes it seem that they are two different worlds. I'm Pakistani so I also had a personal mandate to work across the border with an old "foe." The irony is that while this project was seen as a pact in my mind I'm not being granted visas to return any longer!"
A Peace Treaty is dedicated to their mission despite the ongoing challenges they face with to customs and duty officials. "Customs come to the forefront has as agents have a real hard time categorizing the material… they are keen to believe that any high quality and exotic bone jewelry assumed is ivory. There is a lack of support from the industry and bureaucracy posed around the use and export of this material. Also cutting bone in larger shapes can be hard - since you have to find pieces that all allow for consistency. The fashion industry has been corrupted by machine made conveyor belt uniform goods and forget to judge goods by other markers and factors than just matching measurement, shape and color." She adds, "In India, exporting the material has proven to be difficult because the authorities refuse to believe that we are not exporting cow bone. In the US, the authorities waste so much of our time making us get paperwork to prove that the material is not ivory. It is also touchy because some of the artisans that we work with to do our metalsmiths are Jain and they do not want to even touch the camel bone pieces when it comes time to finishing the final pieces (which are always half gold-plated brass and half bone)! There were so many groups' sensitivities having to be looked after that by the end of each production round and shipment I'd be ready for some major nurturing myself!" Despite the hurdles, they remain steadfast to their strict philosophy of returning traditional production back into the hands of its original artisans.
For more information please visit: www.apeacetreaty.com.
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The Leakey Collection works with Kenyan Maasai women to create jewelry and textiles which support many kinds of community programming
Mixing Medias
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Kathy Miller's quiet aesthetic


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A 738 Alagasta (ideiglenes jelöléssel 1913 QO) a Naprendszer kisbolygóövében található aszteroida. Franz Kaiser fedezte fel 1913. január 7-én.

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Jamaican vocalist U-ROY will perform again in London this summer with a special show alongside Leicester reggae band BY THE RIVERS.
The show takes place on 5 July at the 100 Club on Oxford Street with tickets priced £17.50 in advance.
In 1991 U-ROY put out an album called True Born African, produced by MAD PROFESSOR.
Leicester ska and reggae band BY THE RIVERS has announced an eight-date tour around the UK this October.
Top ska bands THE BEAT, BY THE RIVERS and CHAINSKA BRASSIKA are among the latest additions to the Larmer Tree Festival this summer.
The new acts join previously announced headliner and Jamaican music legend JIMMY CLIFF.
The festival takes place on 15-19 July at Larmer Tree Gardens in Tollard Royal, Wiltshire. Tickets cost £240 for five days.
Leicester reggae band BY THE RIVERS will next month kick off a tour around England.
Jamaican reggae artist LITTLE ROY is among the latest additions to the Sunrise Celebration in Chepstow, Monmouthshire.
2Tone ska band THE SELECTER has announced the support acts for its 'Too Much Pressure 2014 UK Tour' next year.
The group is looking forward to welcoming roots reggae legends TALISMAN, ska/reggae upstarts BY THE RIVERS, and rock n' soul band STONE FOUNDATION to the stage.
The organisers behind the London International Ska Festival have revealed the latest additions to their 2014 event: BY THE RIVERS and THE TROJANS.
Formed in spring 2010 by Leicester friends out of a love of reggae, BY THE RIVERS has wasted no time in establishing itself as one of the UK's brightest hopes.
UK reggae band THE SKINTS will close the main stage at South London's LeeFest next month.
The band will join rising Leicester ska band BY THE RIVERS along with headliners NOISETTES and DELPHIC.
LeeFest is held on a small working farm, Highams Hill Farm, just on the outskirts of Bromley and Croydon in Kent.
The full music line-up for the Larmer Tree Festival can now be revealed including BY THE RIVERS, GENTLEMAN'S DUB CLUB, THE BEAT and CLINTON FEARON of THE GLADIATORS.
The organisers behind the Folkestone Ska Splash have two more warm-up shows this week in the run up to their main event later this summer.
On 4 April the tour will come to Brixton Jamm in South London with THE DUALERS, DUBTONIK, BY THE RIVERS, DJs BOY ABOUT TOWN and SEAN BRIGHT.
The organisers of Folkestone Ska Splash have confirmed the line-up of artists for the 2013 event including THE SKATALITES, THE BEAT and THE SELECTER.
British ska band THE SPECIALS performed a long-overdue gig in Gloucestershire last night as part of a 15-date tour of the UK. Fan-filmed footage of "Monkey Man" can be seen below.
The Coventry band reformed in 2009 and had, up until now, kept fans in the West waiting more than 30 years for a local show.
The gig took place at Cheltenham Racecourse and was also something of a homecoming for guitarist Lynval Golding who grew up in Gloucester.
British 2 Tone ska band THE SPECIALS have kicked off a 15-date tour of the UK in what many fear will be their last ever.
Support at all the shows comes from ska/reggae band BY THE RIVERS.


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Well, Ladies and Gents, it has been a busy and tasty year with many new places that have been reviewed. In fact, we almost did 50 reviews: some were great and some were awful (which I consider those to be my public service announcements/paying for transgressions in a past life). So, in keeping with last years "Best Of 2008" posting, I feel it is fair to see what 2009 brought us. I kept most of the same categories from last year but felt that adding some new ones would be interesting. As always, if you feel that I have missed a place that you really like feel free to contact me by clicking on the contact tab up top.


Paris Saint-Germain are ready to rival Manchester United and Barcelona for Tottenham Hotspur central defender Toby Alderweireld.
Alderweireld's Spurs future is in doubt, as the club are yet to agree a new contract with the Belgian after talks stalled.
His current deal contains a one-year extension option, which is scheduled to activate in the summer of 2019 and would see him contracted to 2020.
That means Tottenham may have to listen to bids in the region of £40m for 29-year-old Alderweireld at the end of this season, which has alerted a host of clubs.
United and Barcelona have been following Alderwiereld's situation for some time, particularly after Manchester City seemingly dropped out of the race by signing Aymeric Laporte.
Chelsea are also monitoring events, but it is PSG who could provide United and Barcelona with the sternest competition.
The Ligue 1 club look set to change their manager this summer and are ready to back the new man with a healthy transfer budget to improve the squad.
One area PSG know needs strengthening is the centre of defence and Alderweireld would suit their needs perfectly without needing to break the bank.
PSG's hopes are also boosted by the fact they have developed a favourable relationship with Tottenham over the past year, having moved Serge Aurier and Lucas Moura to the London club in the past two transfer windows.
Tottenham would prefer to not strengthen a Premier League rival in United, while it remains to be seen how strong Barcelona's interest in Alderweireld proves to be.
The prospect of three clubs bidding for Alderweireld will please chairman Daniel Levy, as an auction would help push his price up.
Levy is adamant that Tottenham will only sell players that manager Mauricio Pochettino will allow to leave, as was the case last summer with right-back Kyle Walker who joined Manchester City.
It is expected that Pochettino will give the green light to Alderweireld's exit if the right offer comes in and he could also allow left-back Danny Rose to leave.
Alderweireld has been struggling with a hamstring injury and his last two appearances have come in the FA Cup against Rochdale and Newport County.
Evans in , Alderweireld out?


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May 26, 2018 -- The final of the Champions League, Europe's premier football competition, will be contested this year by Real Madrid of Spain and Liverpool of England. Reigning champions Real Madrid are aiming to become first team to win three successive titles after defeating city rivals Atletico in the 2016 showpiece, and Juventus in last years final. While Liverpool are hoping to win a sixth European Cup, and are in their first final since losing to AC Milan in 2007.
The final will be the fifth meeting between the European heavyweights, with Madrid winning both of the most recent clashes in the Champions League group stage in 2014. Liverpool secured victories in the three matches prior, including a 1-0 win in the 1981 European Cup Final, with stars including Alan Hansen, Graeme Souness, and Kenny Dalglish.


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We all tell a few porkies on our CVs, Don't We?
So Scott Thompson resigns because he lied on his CV and we find out that Andy Coulson hasn't been vetted properly, holding News International shares whilst being in the inner government circle influencing policy.
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Both these stories bring into clear sight the importance of conducting in-depth employment screening. Each of these embarrassing situations could have been prevented if the organisations had have been more diligent before they commenced their roles. [Read more…]
Filed Under: Pre-Employment Screening Tagged With: CVs
Update of Employment Law issues – May 2012
May 2, 2012 By signaturehr
Unfair Dismissal Qualifying Period
On 6th April the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims increased from one to years service. It's important to note that this only affects employees starting employment on or after 6th April 2012. Anybody employed before this date still only requires just one years service to qualify. [Read more…]
Filed Under: Employment Legislation
We all love the Olympics, Don't We?
The 27th July 2012 will see the dawn of one of the proudest days in our country's history with the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic games. Between 27th July and 9th September (Inclusive of the Paralympics) there will an outpouring of sheer unbridled national pride as the world tunes into our games. We cannot wait? Or can we?
The possible chaos and upheaval for employers is unlikely to be unrivalled. So it is important that employers need to be considering now the impact the Olympics could have on their business. [Read more…]
What price loyalty?
April 12, 2012 By signaturehr
Last week we saw the reports of the Virgin employee who was accused, and later resigned, of passing details of celebrities arriving at Heathrow to a picture agency.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2125949/Virgin-Atlantic-employee-resigns-leaking-flight-details-celebrities-paparazzi-agency.html
The question it raises is what price loyalty of the employee to their employer? [Read more…]
HR Update – March 2012
March 5, 2012 By signaturehr
Proposals on executive remuneration
Following the publication of the discussion Paper on Executive Remuneration Vince Cable has announced various measures to address 'excessive pay' for company senior executives. This has been a hot topic in the media recently.
The measures proposed fall into four key areas: [Read more…]
What does an employee have to do to get fired?
February 15, 2012 By signaturehr
Luis Suarez's refusal to shake the hand of Patrice Evra put Liverpool Football Club in a difficult position. It's clear his actions have brought more negative focus onto the club. The clubs response was to issue a statement saying they were disappointed in his actions. They also stated that he had told them in advance of the game that he would shake hands,
Given he has brought the club into such disrepute should the club not take stronger action? In normal business life if an employee had behaved in such a way there is a high likelihood that their actions would result in dismissal. So why do Liverpool FC tolerate this? [Read more…]
Social Media Control
January 16, 2012 By signaturehr
The explosion of social media has introduced a whole new challenge to the working environment and for HR policy makers. The first question for organisations is do you allow staff free access or do you limit it? For HR professionals the next question is if there is unfettered access do you have a formal social media policy, covering elements such as not referring to your employer and making derogatory statements etc. [Read more…]
Maternity in 2011 – Progress?
November 13, 2011 By signaturehr
The 2010 Equality Act is the latest in a line of legislation to enshrine maternity rights in the workplace. However the first maternity rights appeared in legislation in the 1975 Employment Protection Right.
There is a comprehensive range of family friendly legislation such as maternity, paternity, adoption, parental leave, flexible working and emergency leave. Why is that even with all these mechanisms that we still a raft of tribunal claims citing breaches by employers, these claims can be as extreme as those of Lisa Needham from Glasgow on Victoria Derbyshire's 5 Live show of 8th November 2011, who following informing her employers that she was pregnant was demoted, the impact of this meant that she decided to abort her baby. [Read more…]
We Are All Doomed
October 6, 2011 By signaturehr
As the party conference season draws to an end for another year, we have seen all parties put unconvincing cases forward as to how they can solve the ongoing economic crisis; which is engulfing the euro zone and threatens to cause the UK a bad hangover.
The truth appears to be that none of them truly have the answer to the ongoing swirl in the markets and the constant downgrading of growth forecasts, but the certainty that cannot be denied is that the economy is not growing and there are more reports of organisations constricting and vacancies at a premium.
So what is the true state of the labour market, according to the CBI we may actually have a skills gap and that even with the high unemployment levels companies in the new technology driven industries are struggling to access the skills they need. [Read more…]
Filed Under: Pre-Employment Screening
Employment Law Calendar 2011
September 4, 2011 By signaturehr
Additional Paternity Leave and Pay
Additonal paternity leave and pay allows fathers to benefit from up to 26 weeks' additional paternity leave if the mother returns to work before using her full entitlement to statutory maternity leave. The new right is available to parents of children with an expected week of childbirth beginning on or after 3rd April 2011. [Read more…]


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Q: Centos- how to run yum with the proxy? I come from Iran, where all Oracle products are forbidden to use and download because of US sanctions against us.
I need to install MySQL on my Centos server (that is in Iran) but I can't install MySQL from Oracle's repos.
I want to use proxy. How can I set proxy for yum execution?

A: You don't say which version of CentOS you're using, however it probably doesn't matter. In this particular case you will most likely find it easier just to install mariadb. This is a drop in replacement for mysql that should just work as you expect.
On CentOS 7 mariadb is the default 'mysql' package and
yum install mariadb-server mariadb-libs mariadb

will get you an environment that acts just like the relevant mysql release.
On CentOS 6 you will need to install the relevant repository you can get the repo file from here.

A: Well, to add to the first answer:
You can setup yum proxy easily:
Edit your /etc/environment file:
vi /etc/environment

Add the following lines (customized):
export http_proxy=http://usr:pwd@server.example:8080
export https_proxy=http://usr:pwd@server.example:8080
export ftp_proxy=http://usr:pwd@server.example:8080
export no_proxy=localhost

Source the env file:
source /etc/environment

Yum should now work over the proxy!

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if (!defined('ABSPATH')) exit;

require_once NEWSLETTER_INCLUDES_DIR . '/controls.php';
$controls = new NewsletterControls();
$module = NewsletterUsers::instance();

$options_profile = get_option('newsletter_profile');

if ($controls->is_action('import')) {

    $mode = $controls->data['mode'];

    // TODO: to be removed, it's not safe
    @set_time_limit(0);

    $results = '';

    if (is_uploaded_file($_FILES['csv_file']['tmp_name'])) {
        $lines = file($_FILES['csv_file']['tmp_name']);
    } else {
        $csv = stripslashes($controls->data['csv']);
        $lines = explode("\n", $csv);
    }

    // Set the selected preferences inside the
    if (!is_array($controls->data['preferences']))
        $controls->data['preferences'] = array();

//    if ($options['followup'] == 'activate') {
//        $subscriber['followup'] = 1;
//    }

    $error_count = 0;
    $added_count = 0;
    $updated_count = 0;
    $skipped_count = 0;

    foreach ($lines as &$line) {
        // Parse the CSV line
        $line = trim($line);
        if ($line == '') {
            continue;
        }
        if ($line[0] == '#' || $line[0] == ';') {
            continue;
        }
        $separator = $controls->data['separator'];
        if ($separator == 'tab') {
            $separator = "\t";
        }
        $data = explode($separator, $line);

        // Builds a subscriber data structure
        $email = $newsletter->normalize_email($data[0]);
        if (empty($email)) {
            continue;
        }

        if (!$newsletter->is_email($email)) {
            $results .= '[INVALID EMAIL] ' . $line . "\n";
            $error_count++;
            continue;
        }

        $subscriber = NewsletterUsers::instance()->get_user($email, ARRAY_A);
        if ($subscriber == null) {
            $subscriber = array();
            $subscriber['email'] = $email;
            if (isset($data[1])) {
                $subscriber['name'] = $newsletter->normalize_name($data[1]);
            }
            if (isset($data[2])) {
                $subscriber['surname'] = $newsletter->normalize_name($data[2]);
            }
            if (isset($data[3])) {
                $subscriber['sex'] = $newsletter->normalize_sex($data[3]);
            }
            $subscriber['status'] = $controls->data['import_as'];
            foreach ($controls->data['preferences'] as $i) {
                $subscriber['list_' . $i] = 1;
            }
            NewsletterUsers::instance()->save_user($subscriber);
            $results .= '[ADDED] ' . $line . "\n";
            $added_count++;
        } else {
            if ($mode == 'skip') {
                $results .= '[SKIPPED] ' . $line . "\n";
                $skipped_count++;
                continue;
            }

            if ($mode == 'overwrite') {
                $subscriber['name'] = $newsletter->normalize_name($data[1]);
                $subscriber['surname'] = $newsletter->normalize_name($data[2]);
                if (isset($data[3])) {
                    $subscriber['sex'] = $newsletter->normalize_sex($data[3]);
                }
                if (isset($controls->data['override_status'])) {
                    $subscriber['status'] = $controls->data['import_as'];
                }

                // Prepare the preference to zero
                for ($i = 1; $i < NEWSLETTER_LIST_MAX; $i++) {
                    $subscriber['list_' . $i] = 0;
                }

                foreach ($controls->data['preferences'] as $i) {
                    $subscriber['list_' . $i] = 1;
                }
            }

            if ($mode == 'update') {
                $subscriber['name'] = $newsletter->normalize_name($data[1]);
                $subscriber['surname'] = $newsletter->normalize_name($data[2]);
                if (isset($data[3])) {
                    $subscriber['sex'] = $newsletter->normalize_sex($data[3]);
                }
                if (isset($controls->data['override_status'])) {
                    $subscriber['status'] = $controls->data['import_as'];
                }
                foreach ($controls->data['preferences'] as $i) {
                    $subscriber['list_' . $i] = 1;
                }
            }

            NewsletterUsers::instance()->save_user($subscriber);

            $results .= '[UPDATED] ' . $line . "\n";
            $updated_count++;
        }
    }
    if ($error_count) {
        $controls->errors = "Import completed but with errors.";
    }
    $controls->messages = "Import completed: $error_count errors, $added_count added, $updated_count updated, $skipped_count skipped.";
}
?>

    <?php include NEWSLETTER_DIR . '/tnp-header.php'; ?>

<?php _e('Import', 'newsletter') ?>

            The import and export functions ARE NOT for backup. If you want to backup you should consider to backup the
            wp_newsletter* tables. Please, read on bottom of this page the data format to use and other important notes.

    <?php if (!empty($results)) { ?>

Results

        <textarea wrap="off" style="width: 100%; height: 150px; font-size: 11px; font-family: monospace"><?php echo esc_html($results) ?></textarea>

    <?php } ?>

        <form method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data">

        <?php $controls->init(); ?>

                <?php _e('Import Subscribers As', 'newsletter') ?>

                    <?php $controls->select('import_as', array('C' => __('Confirmed', 'newsletter'), 'S' => __('Not confirmed', 'newsletter'))); ?>

                    <?php $controls->checkbox('override_status', __('Override status of existing users', 'newsletter')) ?>

                Import mode

                    <?php $controls->select('mode', array('update' => 'Update', 'overwrite' => 'Overwrite', 'skip' => 'Skip')); ?>
                    if email is already present

                        Update: <?php _e('user data will be updated, existing preferences will be left untouched and new ones will be added.', 'newsletter') ?>

                        Overwrite: <?php _e('user data will be overwritten with new informations (like name and preferences).', 'newsletter') ?>

                        Skip: <?php _e('user data will be left untouched if already present.', 'newsletter') ?>

                Preferences

                    <?php $controls->preferences_group('preferences', true); ?>

                        Every new imported or updated subscriber will be associate with selected preferences above.

                Field Separator

                    <?php $controls->select('separator', array(';' => 'Semicolon', ',' => 'Comma', 'tab' => 'Tabulation')); ?>

                    <?php _e('CSV file', 'newsletter') ?>

                Tip

                    Upload a CSV file, see format description here.

                <input type="file" name="csv_file" />

                CSV text

                Tip

                    Simply paste CVS text here.

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                 	<?php $controls->button('import', 'Import'); ?>

                    Data format
and other notes

                Tip
                Consider to split up your input list if you get errors, blank pages or partially imported lists: it can be a time/resource limit
            of your provider. It's safe to import the same list a second time, no duplications will occur.

            Import list format is:

email[separator]first name[separator]last name[separator]gender[new line]

            Example:

            email1@example.com;first name 1;last name 1;m

            email2@example.com;first name 2;last name 2;f

            where [separator] must be selected from the available ones. Empty lines and lines starting with "#" will be skipped. There is
            no separator escaping mechanism, so be sure that field values do not contain the selected separator. The only required field is the email
            all other fields are options. Gender must be "m" or "f".

    </form>

    <?php include NEWSLETTER_DIR . '/tnp-footer.php'; ?>


NEW YORK, USA: In its bid to become a power in music streaming, Apple is devoting its vast resources to create what it hopes will be a first truly global radio station.
The $750bn company, whose iTunes revolutionized how disparate parts of the world buy music, on Tuesday launches Apple Music as it sees consumer trends shift to streaming, which allows on-demand unlimited content online.
At the heart of the strategy is Beats 1, which bills itself as a first global radio station and will be available in more than 100 countries.
Beats 1 will be free even without a subscription to Apple Music, whose streaming platform costs $9.99 a month after a trial period -- a key distinction from streaming leader Spotify, which offers a free tier for on-demand music despite criticism from some artists.
Apple Music has sought to make a splash through big names on Beats 1, poaching the influential New Zealand-born DJ Zane Lowe from BBC Radio 1.
The company has not named a full list of presenters, but Lowe in a profile by The New York Times said that pop icon Elton John, "Happy" singer and producer Pharrell Williams, rap mogul Dr.
Dre and prominent indie rocker St. Vincent had all been enlisted to host shows.
Williams will debut a song for the launch of Apple Music, which enjoyed a dramatic boost when superstar Taylor Swift said she would stream her blockbuster album "1989" only on Apple Music.
Swift made the announcement days after threatening to boycott Apple Music for not paying royalties for streams during the free trial period, quickly leading the company to reverse itself.
Even if Apple is a major power in music, music is a small part of the company's bottom line.
The iTunes store and other services made up less than nine percent of Apple's revenue in the quarter through March 28.
To many analysts, the concerted -- and without doubt pricey -- push into streaming and radio is aimed less at dominating the music industry than at promoting Apple's key earner: iPhones.
Beats 1 "reinforces the cultural relevance of Apple as a fashion brand. Music is central to pop culture, and music is all about musicians and artists," said Mark Ramsey, a media strategist and author of two books on the radio industry.
He said that Beats 1 will offer Apple Music a public face -- an asset sorely lacking for Spotify, whose most identifiable figure is Daniel Ek, its young Swedish chief whose style is more investor than rock star.
But Ramsey said that Apple Music could ultimately benefit Spotify and other rivals, especially those with free tiers, by introducing streaming to the uninitiated.
"If Apple Music boosts the market for streaming radio, it's going to float all the boats," he said.
"Here it is, a major technology provider with a very loud, strong global voice essentially putting its stamp of approval on this category," he said.
Beats 1 marks a revival of the human element in streaming radio, although it also allows listeners to generate stations through algorithms based on their preferences.
Days before Beats 1 goes live, rival Google Play announced its own online radio station with a human dimension.
It uses the model of Songza, the service bought last year by the search engine giant through which real people help select listeners' playlists.
But Google Play will only be available in the United States.
Likewise Pandora, the Internet radio leader which creates stations based on algorithms, is officially available only in two countries outside the United States -- Australia and New Zealand -- owing to the maze of regulations on radio around the world.
While Beats 1 aims to be global, it will broadcast from just three cities -- Los Angeles, New York and London -- which are often considered the world's pop music capitals, but leave the vast majority of the world uncovered.
Technological innovations have already given a global reach to prominent radio stations including Britain's BBC Radio 1 and Amazing Radio, New York hip-hop station WQHT and Los Angeles indie rock tastemaker KCRW.
But globally, adult radio listeners still tune in to traditional AM/FM broadcasts 86 percent of the time, according to 2012 Nielsen figures.
Cortney Harding, a consultant to music start-ups and a former editor at industry journal Billboard, said not to underestimate the appeal of traditional radio with its mix of local news, weather and event listings.
"People still respond to that. So I think (Beats 1) is going to do well, I think it's going to be interesting; I don't know that it's going to be that massive," she said.


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