Wabi-sabi is the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and profundity in nature, accepting the natural cycle of growth and decay. It reflects exactly the perception of what is beauty for me: the imperfection of nature or the asymmetry of anything handmade. Wabi-sabi celebrates cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time, weather and loving use leave behind. The concept is composed of the words Wabi and Sabi. Wabi connotes rustic simplicity, quietness and anomalies which add uniqueness and elegance to the object. Sabi means beauty or serenity that comes with age, when the life of the object and its impermanence are evidenced in its patina and wear, or in any visible repairs.
My entire home is filled with wabi-sabi elements like weathered driftwood and sea shells, old things reflecting signs of the times and even handmade creations with a touch of imperfection. For me, this concept is the real meaning of beauty and style.
Manon Gignoux treasures upcycled fabrics and reinvents them as textile figures, clothes and accessories, raw and fantastic. Simply wonderful!
If you are in Paris this weekend, don't miss the pop-up store of Monoprix in the Marais with unique creations of the French artist Marion Lesage which are actually on sale in its stores. Until 12th April 2015 this ephemeral shop shows the ethnically inspired creations of Marion Lesage which consists of tableware, napkins, cushions, lanterns, notebooks etc. and also invites visitors for printing workshops. You can also admire an exhibition of the artist in the basement and taste delicious tarts of the famous Rose Bakery in a little corner café.
Fall is the perfect time to get creative with cooler temperatures and the coming holidays that invite us to get cozy at home with a lovely craft project. Let's celebrate the changing seasons with a visit to the inspiring fair Creations & Savoir-Faire in collaboration with the magazine Marie Claire Idées. Get enchanted by fairy tales at the 2013 edition. Traditional creations around twine and needles, the universe of paper and scrapbooking, creative home decorations and original inspirations for your sweet tooth and so much more will inspire your creative mind… I am giving away two free tickets to the show. All you have to do is leaving a comment here about your favorite craft project. Deadline will be on Thursday, November 7th at midnight. The winner will be contacted by email. Good luck !
The lovely Café Pinson in the Northern Marais serves organic and gluten-free, primarily vegan cuisine and follows the popular healthy food trend with delicious and colourful meals. Dedicated to using local and seasonal produce, every day sees a fresh soup and hot main dish on the menu, plus a variety of salads and plenty of sweet and savoury baked goods, everything 100% homemade. A perfect spot for a lazy Sunday brunch.
I recently discovered the wonderful epicerie Causses in Paris. It's a grocery store with lots of fine food and local & seasonal fruit and veg from independant producers. Newt door is the tiny lunch canteen La Fabrique decorated with retro odds on a matt black painted wall, white metro tiles and blackboards in a kind of industrial style featuring homemade soups, salads and sandwichs also themed on simple & good quality food. Must lunch spot.
Happy Friday to you ! Wouldn't it be nice to relax on this Parisian rooftop ?


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Game of Thrones leads the 2019 Emmys with a record number of nominations
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A divisive final season didn't prevent Game of Thrones from setting a new Emmys record.
The hit HBO series scored a total of 32 Emmy nominations on Tuesday, including for Outstanding Drama Series and acting nominations for stars Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Alfie Allen, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter Dinklage, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, Lena Headey, and Gwendoline Christie. Game of Thrones received not only the most nominations of any show this year but the most nominations that any show has ever received in one year, according to The Associated Press. The previous record was set when NYPD Blue in 1994 earned 27 nominations.
Also making up the Outstanding Drama Series category was Better Call Saul, Bodyguard, Killing Eve, Ozark, Pose, Succession, and This Is Us. The 2017 winner, The Handmaid's Tale, didn't air a full season within the nominating window and wasn't eligible in this category. The Outstanding Comedy Series category consisted of Barry, Fleabag, The Good Place, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Russian Doll, Schitt's Creek, and Veep.
Some notable surprises from the announcement included the comedy series nod for Schitt's Creek, which also received nominations for stars Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara, and the absence of Bodyguard's Richard Madden from the lead actor in a drama series category.
Thanks both to Game of Thrones and Veep, as well as other nominees like Chernobyl, HBO received the most nominations of any network with 137, with this coming after Netflix stole its thunder by claiming that title last year, The New York Times reports. Netflix, which released Emmy nominees like When They See Us and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, picked up 117 nominations. Thrones and Veep, both of which recently aired their final seasons, are widely expected to take home the top prizes in September, unless Thrones does unexpectedly get dinged for its controversial last set of episodes.
The 2019 Emmys, which don't currently have a host, will take place on Sept. 22. Read the full list of nominees here. Brendan Morrow

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Каза́нская — станица в Ростовской области.

Административный центр Верхнедонского района Ростовской области и Казанского сельского поселения.

География
Расположена на левом берегу Дона, выше Вёшенской, на границе с Воронежской областью. Самый верхний по Дону пункт расселения казаков. Расположена в северной части Ростовской области  от Ростова-на Дону.

Климат

История
Исследователь области Войска Донского и эпохи Петра I — Ригельман относит основание станицы к 1647 году. После победы войск царя Ивана Грозного над казанским ханством, в котором решающую роль сыграли казаки, он отдал им во владение донские земли. Эти земли были богатыми рыбными угодьями, быстро развивалось земледелие, виноградарство, торговля.

В 1690 году по рекомендации Петра I казаки решили перенести своё поселение выше по течению Дона. Но на нынешнее постоянное место станица Казанская перешла лишь в 1740 году. Она является одной из старейших на Дону. Своё название получила от колодца — Казанца, который находился на левом берегу реки Дон, выше станицы.

Станица входила в Донецкий округ Области Войска Донского. В ней имелась Архангельская церковь (не сохранилась).

Население

Известные люди
 Ерёмин, Юрий Петрович (1881—1948) — российский и советский фотограф.
 Кумов, Роман Петрович (1883—1919) — русский писатель.
 Фолометов, Василий Васильевич (1886—?) — участник Белого движения, командир донских казачьих частей, полковник.
 Цыганков, Иван Власович (1908—1988) — советский математик.

Достопримечательности
 На территории станицы сохранился старинный Свято-Троицкий храм, в центре станицы находится парк, который назван именем Александра Сергеевича Пушкина.
 Памятник неизвестному солдату, посвященный воинам, которые погибли в годы Великой Отечественной войны.
 Станичный Дом культуры.
 Вертикально-подъёмный автомобильный мост через реку Дон. Открыт 3 октября 2009 года.
 Памятник Владимиру Ильичу Ленину, который сохранился в хорошем состоянии до наших дней.
 Историко-краеведческий музей на береге реки Дон (ул. Пионерская д. 1).

Рядом со зданием музея расположена старинная казачья крепость (застава) с дозорной вышкой, частоколом и чугунной пушкой, каменные идолы и скульптуры скифских времен. В музее выставлены предметы казачьего быта, выдолбленная из цельного ствола дерева лодка, зимние сани, старинная мебель, посуда, оружие, одежда, фотографии жителей станиц и хуторов.

В здании музея экспонаты распределены по эпохам, до казачьего времени, дореволюционное время, времена второй мировой войны, и советская эпоха после войны и до развала СССР. В зале археологии представлены образцы памятников различных эпох, начиная с каменного века и заканчивая средневековьем, захоронение катакомбной культуры с каменными орудиями и курильницей. Все представленные экспонаты — орудия труда первобытного человека, лепная керамика, украшения и оружие кочующих воинствующих племен, обнаружены на территории Верхнедонского района. Фронтовые письма, фотографии участников Великой Отечественной войны, их личные вещи, военные трофеи выставлены в отдельном зале. Значительная часть экспонатов уличной экспозиции посвящена ремеслам и домашнему хозяйству, кузнечному делу, ткацкому ремеслу, сельскому хозяйству и др. Отдельного внимания заслуживает экспозиция «Подворье» с казачьей заставой — вышка, бастионом с пушкой и тревожным колоколом, очагом, коновязью и колодцем.

Примечания

Ссылки
 О районе и станице на сайте администрации Ростовской области
 Официальный сайт Администрации Верхнедонского района Ростовской области
 Ростовская область → Верхнедонской район → станица Казанская

Населённые пункты Верхнедонского района
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Summary: After 15 years of development, LiveLeak had grown into a video sharing and hosting site with millions of online videos. But it was forced to shut down in 2023. This post introduces some alternatives.
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LiveLeak, founded in 2006 by the crew behind gore site Ogrish, was known for posting violent footage of genuine violence, including Saddam Hussein's death and journalist James Foley's beheading. The shock site was unconcerned about such content, relishing in the horrific footage that sites like YouTube disallowed. It was also chastised for showing a video that claimed the Quran encouraged violence toward non-Muslims.
LiveLeak is free to use and is supported by advertising. You'll be able to find the latest breaking news and entertainment videos, as well as a wide variety of other entertainment-oriented content, and save them on your device with a video downloader.
After 15 years of nightmare fuel and anguish, the notorious video-sharing website LiveLeak shut down on Wednesday (May 5, 2021). The gore is no longer present. The LiveLeak website has been redirected to Itemfix, a new service that allows users to upload and modify video, audio, and photos.
LiveLeak co-founder Hayden Hewitt praised his anonymous teammates and expressed excitement about moving on to Itemfix in a message on the Itemfix website.
"The world has changed a lot over these last few years, the Internet alongside it, and we as people," said Hewitt.
Though apparently controlled by members of the same team who ran LiveLeak, Itemfix's content guideline is a little tougher. Itemfix specifically outlaws "extreme violence or gruesome material" rather than considering graphic media "case by case."
Liveleak is banned, but your entertainment should not be stopped. So here is a sorted list of Liveleak alternatives that will let you watch and download your videos and movies.
Leaked Reality is a portal where you can see unedited news and media video, ranging from breaking news throughout the world to Hollywood paparazzi. This website is a collection of previously unseen footage from the previous week, showcasing the latest in politics, entertainment, technology, and even sports.
Because it has no objective other than to share the world's news from a fresh perspective, the material is raw and unfiltered. In this approach, the material informs you rather than brainwashing you with misleading knowledge.
DTube uses blockchain technology to build a decentralized video database, and it's an ad-free platform, too. The site's developers have pledged to resist censorship and allow anyone to post whatever they want. Users can upload unlimited videos, and there are no size or duration restrictions.
Dailymotion is a video-sharing website based in France. It allows users to upload, share, and view videos. The site has a similar format to YouTube, and it is one of the largest video-sharing platforms in the world. It is available in over 35 languages and has a global audience.
Users can also create their own channels and upload their own videos to the platform. But now any violent or dangerous activities contents are prohibited on Dailymotion. As a video-sharing alternative, it is really a nice choice.
Veoh is a video-sharing service based in the United States that debuted in September 2005. It began as a virtual television network application before transitioning to a video-sharing website in March 2006.
The site offers free content to a large number of users. You can also upload your own content on Veoh. It has millions of videos in different genres. You can even upload videos in 1080p. If you are a content creator, Veoh is a perfect choice. For more information about Veoh, here is a video:
The website EngageMedia is similar to LiveLeak, but it focuses on social issues through citizen journalism. It promotes human rights and freedom of speech. It features blogs, articles, videos, and activism campaigns.
EngageMedia is another liveleak alternative that hosts uncensored videos. The site features shocking and funny videos, with a lean toward gore and jokes. Like LiveLeak, you can post videos of yourself or other users. This website does not charge users to watch their videos.
If you've been tempted by the livestreaming service LiveLeak but can't seem to find what you're looking for, you can try TikTok. This newer video-sharing site is becoming increasingly popular, with over a billion users each month. Similar to LiveLeak, TikTok allows you to upload and watch videos, and features a wide variety of categories. This means that you're bound to find something interesting to watch.
MetaCafe is a video sharing website that focuses on short-form content, including music videos, movie trailers, and other entertaining clips. It was founded in 2003 and has grown to become one of the largest video sharing websites in the world.
MetaCafe is known for its user-generated content, which includes a wide variety of categories such as comedy, sports, and news. One of the unique features of MetaCafe is its "Staff Picks" section, which highlights the best and most popular videos on the platform.
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I'm destined to always start the New Year on the wrong foot. Nearly 4 years ago Bump wasn't playing ball, and didn't appear til January 8th, so we are bound to a life of always needing copious amounts of cake when all around are dieting.
Besides that there'll have to be something not too bad for them – I'm thinking popcorn, fruit salad and cheese straws. Kids are mad for breadsticks so these cheesey ones won't go astray. I also have a bean dip recipe that if ignored by children should keep me and husband's energy levels up.
Then of course, there's his actual birthday which is midweek and cannot go unmarked in 'school'. His teachers are wise to my baking, and will be expecting something to appear I'm sure. I'm going with tried and tested Rice Krispie Marsbies which appeared in tray bake form last year as his actual cake.
I've made the list, and have disgusted myself by the requirement for a kilo of butter for all these endeavours. Healthy eating starts the day after the party!
The reason I tell you this is for a twofold motivational reason: If I tell the internet I'm doing something, then I'd better follow through. So here you have it: I'm recreating Bucky in chocolate cake, and if I eat a mountain of baked goods I'll be fine because I've also signed up to do a half marathon in a couple of months.
Wish me luck & check in again to see the results!
Sounds good to me. I'm interested to hear how the party goes since we'll have to do the first one with "outside" friends too this year – the pressure!
I know Niamh – me nerves! Nothing like being judged by a bunch of 3-4 year old, they're very critical and don't hold back. Boring! Disgusting!
Oh lordy! I've got one next week and another in Feb. I used to have them at home but I'm chickening out this year and a good old family play centre with manky chips and nuggets will do.
My mum had (well, has, but she doesn't have parties for us anymore) 3 in a week. How did she do it!? No play centres in those days of yore I'm telling you that.
Totally going the play centre route next year. Going to set a reminder in my phone now for next November to book it!


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Home	Technology	A Leading Critic of Big Tech Will Join the White House
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Friday named Tim Wu, a Columbia University law professor, to the National Economic Council on Friday as a special assistant to the president for technology and competition policy, putting one of the most outspoken critics of Big Tech's power into the administration.
The appointment of Mr. Wu, 48, who is widely supported by progressive Democrats and antimonopoly groups, suggests that the administration plans to take on the size and influence of companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google, including working with Congress on legislation to strengthen antitrust laws. During his campaign, Mr. Biden said he would be open to breaking up tech companies.
That confrontational approach toward the tech industry would be a continuation of the one taken by the Trump administration. Late last year, federal and state regulators sued Facebook and Google, accusing them of antitrust violations. The regulators continue to investigate claims that Amazon and Apple unfairly squash competition.
Mr. Biden has also expressed skepticism toward social media companies and the legal shield known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. He told The New York Times editorial board in January 2020 that Section 230 "should be revoked, immediately."
The tech companies have fought vigorously against new antitrust laws and regulations, building out some of the most potent lobbying forces in Washington to push back.
Mr. Wu has warned about the consequences of too much power in the hands of a few companies and said the nation's economy resembled the Gilded Age of the late 1800s.
"Extreme economic concentration yields gross inequality and material suffering, feeding the appetite for nationalistic and extremist leadership," Mr. Wu wrote in his 2018 book, "The Curse of Bigness: Antitrust in the New Gilded Age."
"Most visible in our daily lives is the great power of the tech platforms, especially Google, Facebook and Amazon," he added.
Mr. Wu was a contributing writer for The Times before dropping that position for his appointment to the White House.
His role, with a focus on competition policy, will be a new one in the National Economic Council. Mr. Wu will also focus on competition in labor policy, such as noncompete clauses enforced by companies, and concentration in power in agriculture and the drug industry. The job does not require Senate approval.
Mr. Biden has not yet named nominees to officially lead the Justice Department's antitrust division and the Federal Trade Commission — the main agencies overseeing competition in commerce. Progressives have vociferously fought for the appointments of left-leaning advocates like Mr. Wu over individuals with histories of working for tech companies and law firms that represent them.
"Tim has been a longtime antitrust advocate, and he has pushed public officials to break up and rein in Big Tech," Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, said in a statement. "I'm glad to see him in this role."
Mr. Wu has left academia at various times to work in government. He was a special adviser to the Federal Trade Commission in 2011 and 2012 and then joined the National Economic Council to work on competition policy during the Obama administration, which was known for its kid-glove treatment of tech companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon. Mr. Wu has since expressed some regret.
"I worked in the Obama administration, and I worked in antitrust, so I will take some personal blame here, but we have not provided the merger oversight we should have," Mr. Wu said in an interview at the Aspen Ideas festival in 2019. He added that "maybe sometimes we had an overly rosy view" of the tech sector.
Relatively unbridled by regulations, those companies greatly expanded through mergers and acquisitions during President Barack Obama's two terms. Mr. Wu has talked about the pivot of many Democrats since those days, with the realization that the tech giants have failed to live up to promises to protect user data, treat small competitors fairly and root out misinformation from their platforms.
Mr. Wu is best known for advocacy against powerful telecom companies and for coining the term "net neutrality," the regulatory philosophy that consumers should get equal access to all content on the internet. More recently, he has turned his attention to the gatekeepers — like Facebook, Google and Amazon — that dominate speech, search and retail online.
During federal and state antitrust investigations of Facebook, he joined with Chris Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook, to argue for the company's breakup.
The appointment sets the tone for a new era in antitrust enforcement, said Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, the Democratic chair of the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on antitrust. Ms. Klobuchar has introduced a broad bill to strengthen antitrust laws.
"The laws haven't changed, so enforcement and new ideas are key," she said. "This is the shot in the arm that competition policy needs."
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Q: To get two values as input in php In my below php code the student rollno and name is got as input and the student address and mark will be displayed based on it. But the code works only if i give only 1 input.
<?php

 if($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD']=='GET'){

 $rollno  = $_GET['rollno'];
$name  = $_GET['name'];

 require_once('dbConnect.php');

 $sql = "SELECT * FROM colleges WHERE rollno='".$rollno."'" and name='".$name."'";

 $r = mysqli_query($con,$sql);

 $res = mysqli_fetch_array($r);

 $result = array();

 array_push($result,array(

 "address"=>$res['address'],
 "marks"=>$res['marks']
 )
 );

 echo json_encode(array("result"=>$result));

 mysqli_close($con);

 }

A: replace $sql = "SELECT * FROM colleges WHERE rollno='".$rollno."'" and name='".$name."'";
To
"SELECT * FROM colleges WHERE rollno='".$rollno."' and name='".$name."'";

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$sql = "SELECT * FROM colleges WHERE rollno='".$rollno."'" and name='".$name."'";

Corrected :

$sql = "SELECT * FROM colleges WHERE rollno='".$rollno."' and name='".$name."'";

But for better you should use prepared statements
Example
$link = mysqli_connect("localhost", "my_user", "my_password", "db_name");
$query = "SELECT * FROM colleges WHERE rollno=? AND name=?";
$params = array($rollno,$name);
mysqli_prepared_query($link,$query,"ss",$params)

A: Check and make sure the line $sql query is correct in your code because it is incorrect in your question.
$sql = "SELECT * FROM colleges WHERE rollno='".$rollno."'" and name='".$name."'";

Should be
$sql = "SELECT * FROM colleges WHERE rollno='" . $rollno . "' and name='" . $name ."'";

Or use single quotes for improved performance as:
$sql = 'SELECT * FROM colleges WHERE rollno = "' . $rollno .'" and name= "' . $name ."';

Secondly, what's the data type of your$rollno, if its not string then consider removing the single quotes surrounding it.
Thirdly, make sure both columns rollno and name have variables at all time, with the correct query else you all get a Null result.
Finally, I strongly suggest you use a pdo and its prepared statement next time.

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Entrepreneurs typically start a business that's different from a past career, bringing decades of experience, success, passion and emotional intelligence to their new ventures.
Nearly 3 out of 5 working retirees consider a different line of work.
Goals include a fulfilling career, increased flexibility and enjoyment in their work. Some hope their new endeavors will become self-sustaining, while allowing for work/life balance.
Note: A small business entails a business plan, startup costs, insurance and a financial plan. Work with a professional tax planner and financial advisor to build a successful venture.
The Explorer dedicates up to a quarter of their financial resources on travel. These globetrotters invest in experiences and indulge their wanderlust while they have the health, energy and resources to do so.
There are just as many Explorers over age 75 as there are among younger groups.
Good saving habits help Explorers immerse themselves among other cultures, foods and languages.
Note: Plan for ongoing travel expenses, desired location, frequency and duration, as well as inflation and foreign exchange rates. Health-related issues may become a limitation in later years.
The Part-Timer
The Part-Timer, like the entrepreneur, seeks a career change, but may not wish to commit to a full-time position. Some favor mini-retirements – periods of work followed by intermissions for relaxation. Think consulting and contracting, for example.
There are more than 7 million Part-Timers age 55 or older in the U.S.
Note: Returning to work, even part time, can incur expenses such as new work attire, transportation and dining out. Evaluate the impact of additional income on your current tax bracket, Social Security benefits, healthcare coverage, and potential contributions to retirement plans.
Foodies prefer quality dining and enjoying the experience of the meal. They typically spend about an hour and 20 minutes when dining, relishing how food and drink increases their quality of life. They enjoy experimenting with new creations, introducing new flavors or bringing friends and family together.
Foodies spend, on average, 28% of their income on food and beverage.
Since the Foodie spends time shopping for and preparing meals, other expenses are typically lower.
Note: Food connoisseurs need to factor in healthcare costs and inflation, as well as utilities and transportation.
The Athlete may compete in triathlons or play tennis into their 80s and beyond. They stay in top form and enjoy training and competition.
Approximately 23% of Americans age 65+ are considered physically active.
As the Athlete eventually slows down, or faces sudden illness or injury, healthcare costs can account for a significant share of retirement income, including Medicare expenses, prescriptions or long-term care needs.
Note: It's important to budget for proper equipment and training. Select an appropriate Medicare or healthcare policy and account for expenses that aren't covered. Be sure to factor in inflation and long-term care or assisted living.
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Sources: Journal of Financial Planning: "How retirees spend their time"; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Robert S. Wilson, Ph.D., Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center; Work in Retirement: Myths and Motivation; J.P. Morgan "Cost of Waiting" study; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Ostrowskia magnifica ist die einzige Art aus der Gattung Ostrowskia in der Familie der Glockenblumengewächse (Campanulaceae). Sie ist Zentralasien verbreitet. Der Gattungsname ehrt einen russischen Minister des 19. Jahrhunderts: Michail Nikolaevic Ostrowski (Ostrovskij) (1827–1901).

Beschreibung
Ostrowskia magnifica ist eine ausdauernde, krautige Pflanze, mit knollenbildenden Wurzeln, ihre Laubblätter stehen in Wirteln. Die großen, gestielten Blüten stehen in endständigen, pyramidenförmigen Rispen. Der Kelch ist meist siebenzählig, es kommen jedoch auch Blüten mit fünf- bis neunzähligen Kelchen vor. Die Krone ist groß, schüssel- oder trichterförmig und blass violett oder weiß gefärbt. Sie ist mit meist sieben, oder aber fünf bis neun Kronlappen besetzt, die kürzer als die Kronröhre sind. Die Staubfäden der meist sieben (beziehungsweise fünf bis neun) Staubblätter sind an der Basis verbreitert. Die Staubbeutel sind dreimal so lang wie die Staubfäden, an der Spitze sind sie stachelspitzig. Die Pollenkörner sind mit sechs- oder sieben Falten versehen. Der Fruchtknoten besteht aus meist sieben (beziehungsweise fünf bis neun) Fruchtblättern.

Die Frucht ist eine Kapsel, sich die seitlich durch mehrere langgestreckte, in der Mitte oder unterhalb der Spitze befindliche Schlitze öffnet. Die Samen sind schmal geflügelt.

Vorkommen
Die Art kommt in Kirgisistan und Tadschikistan vor.

Literatur
 T. G. Lammers: Campanulaceae. In: Klaus Kubitzki (Hrsg.): The families and genera of vascular plants, Band VIII: Flowering Plants: Eudicots, Asterales, Springer Verlag, 2007, ISBN 978-3-540-31050-1, S. 38.

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Noblewood Landscapes Ltd. is a family run business and one of Cork's largest landscaping companies established over 25 years ago. We have thirty five full time staff employed. Based just outside Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Noblewood Landscapes undertakes projects throughout Munster. The emphasis of our business is to supply quality workmanship, high standards of service and customer satisfaction. We take pride in our work and offer value for money.
Our philosophy is to ensure that each contract is continually monitored and that the customer is totally satisfied. Clients feel secure in the knowledge that we are a member of the Association of Landscape Contractors of Ireland, operating under a strict code of conduct to provide each client with a first class job every time.


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The saga continues… The two fighters who seem to never get their rivalry concluded. Boxing pound for pound Manny Pacquiao and Mexico's pride Juan Manuel Marquez will try to conclude all things once and for all on the upcoming fight this December 8. Tickets are now available for anyone who wants to watch it live.
Pacquiao vs Marquez Controversy
Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 is full of controversy. Many people are split on the decision of the judges in giving Manny Pacquiao the win. Personally, I do not want to be the judge of that fight because it is really close. Many people would claim that Marquez is the challenger and therefore he should be agressive, being a counter puncher that he is, waiting for shots, he lost the fight. But for me, I think, agressive or not, Juan Manuel Marquez did put up a good fight for Manny Pacquiao and deserves a praise.
Toe Stepping Incident
Fans have been aghast by the technique of toe stepping by Juan Manuel Marquez. To see this live is probably one way to make the Pacquiao fans angry. But a true boxing fans know that when a southpaw and an orthodox fighter fights in the ring, toe stepping is a regular occurrence. We should not judge Juan Manuel Marquez for this kind of incident because for one, you don't want to be looking at your feet when a punch that could knock you out is coming in swarms and two positioning of the feet is essential in boxing and so stepping on it might be a good strategy but of course without being too obvious about it.
Who will win, Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Marquez
I am sure that the majority of bets would be on Manny Pacquiao. He have been a majority favorite in most of his fights. Juan Manuel Marquez will always be a favorite of Mexico and he has become an icon and a hero of Mexican crowd. But as for the bets and predictions, I will put my money on Manny Pacquiao. But I will admit that this would be a very close fight. Juan Manuel Marquez have a lot of grudge and will be hungry to take the belt. As seen from his improvement from the Marquez vs Mayweather Jr fight to the Pacquiao vs Marquez 3 fight. This guy is very determined and dangerous.
Pacquiao's busy schedule as a congressman, celebrity and other activities might hinder the boxer to perform at his outmost capabilities. I personally think that Pacquiao have been very dedicated in the congress so as to tackle very important issues. I don't like his views in politics, but as a boxer, I like the guy. And I hope he shows improvement from his last fight with Marquez or Bradley in his upcoming fight.
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1 Henry VI: Part II: Black Storm Joseph Papp Public Theater/ Martinson Hall 11/23/1996 Executive Director
2 Henry VI Part I: The Edged Sword Joseph Papp Public Theater/ Martinson Hall 11/12/1996 Executive Director
3 Timon of Athens Delacorte Theater 08/06/1996 Executive Director
4 Henry V Delacorte Theater 06/18/1996 Executive Director
5 The Chang Fragments Joseph Papp Public Theater/ LuEsther Hall 04/30/1996 Executive Director
6 The Skriker Joseph Papp Public Theater/ Newman Theater 04/23/1996 Executive Director
7 Venus Joseph Papp Public Theater/ Martinson Hall 04/16/1996 Executive Director
8 A Line Around the Block Joseph Papp Public Theater/ Anspacher Theater 03/22/1996 Executive Director
9 Nude Nude Totally Nude Joseph Papp Public Theater/ Anspacher Theater 03/15/1996 Executive Director
10 Dancing on Her Knees Joseph Papp Public Theater/ LuEsther Hall 02/13/1996 Executive Director
11 King Lear Joseph Papp Public Theater/ Anspacher Theater 01/09/1996 Executive Director
12 WASP and Other Plays Joseph Papp Public Theater/ Martinson Hall 11/30/1995 Executive Director
13 Wake Up, I'm Fat Joseph Papp Public Theater/ LuEsther Hall 11/09/1995 Executive Director
14 Bring in 'Da Noise Bring in 'Da Funk Joseph Papp Public Theater/ Newman Theater 11/03/1995 Executive Director
15 Troilus and Cressida Delacorte Theater 08/04/1995 Executive Producer
16 The Tempest Delacorte Theater 06/22/1995 Executive Producer


"Neukölln Forever" was a temporary tattoo/ drawing performance in the theatre house Heimathafen Neukölln, in Berlin during the literature festival "STORY!" in district Neukölln.
Assisted by the artist U. Loge, I performed fake tattoos on visitors. The drawings people could choose from had been designed by comic artists in Berlin especially for the occasion. The performance put the visitors in the position to choose a particular image that might be typical for their personal relationship with the neighborhood. In total visitors could choose from 46 different designs.
The contributing artists were Anna Bas Backer, Clémentine Guichard, CX Huth, Annette Knol, Annette Köhn, U. Loge, Auge Lorenz, Magenbitter, Lillian Mousli, Nettmann, Päm, Elke R. Steiner und Flo Weiss.


Learn how to create an anonymous website or blog so you are empowered with freedom of speech. Free speech is threatened when corrupt forces can pressure the means of distributing speech.
Corrupt governments all over the world, or corrupt elements within governments, use the methods at their disposal to silence uncomfortable speech. One of the main methods they use is to threaten the source of speech.
Anonymous speech is important, even for more mundane reasons than scathing political criticism. Advocates of medical marijuana, proponents of evolution, gay rights activists, critics of local police, and many others may need the protection of anonymous speech to protect themselves while they voice their opinion.
Efforts to censor online speech are doomed to fail because people will find ways to publish unflattering material online without leaving any trace of identity behind.
A website needs a domain name (one of those .com things) which must be bought and paid for through a domain registry like GoDaddy. Most domain registries allow people to protect their identity by using a domain registration proxy.
Using these proxies is not sufficient to protect identity because identifying information must still be shared with the proxy, which can be pressured to reveal it.
To prevent the domain registry from revealing their identity to anyone, political activists will simply enter pseudanonymous information, like Publius or Silence Dogood.
If they are really sneaky they may even enter the information of a competitor to register their domain or use an anonymous domain registrar.
An important link in the chain is payment for services. Even if a pen name is provided, the person paying for the domain name could easily be tracked down by ruthless government officials by tracking down the source of payment, making an anonymous website less anonymous.
To avoid leaving an audit trail back to their own financial accounts, political journalists may pay for their domain name with a money order paid for in cash, use a prepaid credit card (which they paid cash to acquire) or pay with Bitcoins.
There are several companies that offer domain name registration for Bitcoins. Even Internet behemoth WordPress accepts bitcoins for all services for the specific goal of promoting freedom of speech.
If they send payment from a Bitcoin address that has not been published anywhere else then it will be hard to trace payments to them.
Domain registrars need to communicate with owners to provide information, remind them about renewals, and other things. Most of that communication is done by email. Whistleblowers will easily be able to set up an anonymous email address with any free email service like Mailinator.
Another critical part of maintaining a website is a server to host the website. Most websites are hosted by a web hosting company. As with domain registry, activists will use pseudonyms and anonymous email addresses to create their accounts to host their politically sensitive websites.
And, they will pay with cash, prepaid credit cards or bitcoins with a web hosting service like Ice Servers, which is located in Iceland, and protected by extremely strong freedom of speech laws.
As an extra layer of protection, anytime smart political dissidents connect to the domain registrar, set up or log into their email, connect to their web hosting company, or log into their website to post information, they will use anonymous web surfing techniques. Tor is free and easy, proxy servers are available all over the world.
VPNs, especially those based offshore, will prevent authorities searching through service provider records from discovering the IP address of political activists.
These methods are also a way to circumvent government blocked sites, a common practice in places like China. We recommend Private Internet Access because they accept bitcoins. Never trust a VPN unless they accept bitcoins for payment.
Even if a clever political critic takes all of these measures, they are of course still subject to censorship from corrupt pressure on service providers to cut off service. The domain could be seized by government officials or the web host server could be confiscated.
This is a reason to avail oneself of particular jurisdictions, like Iceland, that are extremely protective of freedom of speech and averse to censorship. The activist themselves would still be protected and they would be able to republish their information in other locations.
You are empowered with freedom of speech after you learn how to create an anonymous website or blog. Free speech and the ability to dissent is threatened by censorship that results from threats of imprisonment, violence and assassination.
Those threats are less effective to prevent people from publishing on the internet when people can easily publish information completely anonymously.
For more techniques on protecting anonymity, check out the book How To Vanish and the upcoming report for political activists: Five Steps To Anonymous Online Speech.


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Sheriff's detectives carry out search of ex-Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli's home in sexual assault case
ANDREW GRAHAM AND NASHELLY CHAVEZ
Resources for survivors of sexual assault
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, you can contact:
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A raid by local authorities Wednesday at the home of Dominic Foppoli escalated a now seven-month investigation into sexual assault allegations made by a rising number of women against the disgraced former Windsor mayor.
The two-hour search, which began about 8 a.m. at Foppoli's Windsor home on Merlot Way, was led by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office and included members of a North Bay law enforcement task force specializing in computer evidence, officials said.
The deputies and detectives arrived in unmarked cars and declined comment as they went about their work serving a search warrant. They left the upscale suburb on Windsor's west side after 10 a.m. with several brown paper bags filled with evidence.
It was the first warrant served in an investigation launched by Sheriff Mark Essick in April in the immediate wake of the first set of claims aired by four women against Foppoli. And though officials declined to say what items were removed from the home or what had led to the raid, they described the operation as a major step forward in a case that had fallen out of the public spotlight in recent months.
"Certainly this is a milestone or a mark of progress in the case," Essick said.
The detectives and officers who conducted the search were from the Northern California Computer Crimes Task Force, Essick told The Press Democrat.
Known as NC3TF, the task force brings "computer forensic assistance" to law enforcement across seven northern Bay Area counties including Sonoma, according to its website.
Essick declined to elaborate on the focus, progress or timeline of the investigation but said the evidence gathered Wednesday could open new lines of inquiry for detectives.
"We've never stopped working this case since its inception," he said.
Foppoli, who has denied committing any sex crimes and has not been charged in the case, did not respond to a voicemail and text message seeking comment Wednesday. A woman who identified herself only as a tenant at his home told The Press Democrat that Foppoli had told her he was going to Italy and would be there for "several months."
Foppoli's family hails from Italy and owns property outside Milan.
The day marked significant progress in the case and a momentous moment for women who've come forward with allegations against Foppoli, Santa Rosa attorney Traci Carrillo said.
Carrillo represents seven women accusing Foppoli of sexual assault or misconduct. She voiced confidence that Foppoli would face charges.
"I'm watching for him to be paraded publicly in handcuffs and be charged with the crimes that I know he's committed," she said.
Among the seven women Carrillo represents are two whose allegations of sexual assault are not yet public knowledge, she said. Carrillo declined to characterize those allegations, other than to say that they were "consistent with the pattern of behavior that has been publicly discussed."
She also declined to say when the alleged assaults occurred, but did say that Foppoli was an elected official at the time and that the alleged crimes took place in Sonoma County.
Foppoli was elected to the Windsor Town Council in 2014 when he was 32, becoming the youngest council member in the town's history. He first served as the town's appointed mayor in 2018 and won its inaugural race for a directly elected mayor's post in 2020.
Essick confirmed investigators had spoken with the two women described by Carrillo as new additions to the case against Foppoli. When he resigned in late May, nine women had publicly shared their accounts of alleged assault or abuse by Foppoli. They ranged from rape to groping and forced oral copulation.
Essick declined to say how many of those claims or individuals were a focus of the investigation.
Speaking generally, "when you're working on an investigation sometimes you have new victims that come forward with new allegations and sometimes you have new pieces of evidence that are turned over to you from those victims that open new pathways," Essick said.
Carrillo, who in May expressed frustration with the urgency and aggressiveness of the law enforcement investigation, said her concerns have been assuaged over intervening months.
"I have been aware of regular progress of an active and ongoing investigation," Carrillo said.
New allegations may have broadened the investigation's scope, she said. "It's just the investigation took on a bigger life than initially expected," she added.
Carrillo declined to name her other clients, saying she would honor the justice system's efforts to keep the identities of sexual assault victims confidential even if some of the women have already gone public. One is Esther Lemus, a Windsor councilwoman and former prosecutor who left the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office in August. Lemus has accused Foppoli of sexual assault on two occasions.
Foppoli defied widespread and nearly universal calls from constituents and local, state and federal lawmakers demanding his resignation after the allegations came to light. He faced a budding recall effort before he announced, on May 21, that he would step down.
That move came after reality TV star Farrah Abraham accused him of sexual assault during an encounter in Palm Beach, Florida, at the end of March. Police there are conducting a separate investigation, and a captain said Wednesday that the search in Windsor was unrelated.
The Sonoma County search warrant documents are under a court seal, said Sgt. Juan Valencia, the Sheriff's Office spokesman.
Sonoma County Sheriff's detectives finish up their search of Ex Windsor mayor Dominic Foppoli, Wednesday in Windsor. https://t.co/Jz6ux5sicr @NorthBayNews pic.twitter.com/wxsLLPsURa
— Kent Porter (@kentphotos) November 10, 2021
The Sheriff's Office launched its investigation following publication of an April 8 story by the San Francisco Chronicle that detailed allegations from four women.
The wider, current set of public allegations from nine women span the years from 2002 to 2021.
Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch recused herself and her office from the Foppoli investigation immediately after learning of Lemus' allegations. The California Attorney General's Office took over the case, and Essick described them as active partners in the investigation.
"We've dedicated significant resources, as has the California Department of Justice," he said.
California's campaign finance regulator, the California Fair Political Practices Commission, also has two open probes into complaints about Foppoli's past political spending.
On Wednesday morning, a man who would not give his name arrived at the residence during the search and told The Press Democrat he had been living in the home with his mother for the past month. They paid rent to Foppoli, he said.
The mother, who briefly spoke to a reporter on the phone, said that Foppoli was in Italy and had told her he would be there for a "couple of months."
Foppoli's family owns a thousand-year-old castle 75 miles northeast of Milan in the town of Mazzo de Valtellini. He bought the property, named Castello Foppoli, after it went up for sale about five years ago, he previously told The Press Democrat.
Essick said he was not aware of Foppoli's whereabouts. "At this point there's nothing prohibiting him from leaving the country and traveling," he said.
Law enforcement officials viewed the Windsor house as Foppoli's home and said he maintained a bedroom and personal property there.
Foppoli was in the Bay Area as recently as Aug. 22, when he posted a photo on his personal Facebook page and marked his location as the Oakland Coliseum.
The April 2 sexual battery report filed by Abraham with the Palm Beach Police Department against Foppoli remained under active investigation by the agency's detective bureau, Palm Beach Police spokesman Captain Will Rothrock said.
Rothrock declined to provide additional details about that investigation's status, including information about whether detectives there have issued any search warrants or the extent of who has been interviewed in connection with the case.
It was unclear how long the detectives' investigation into the Abraham report would take, Rothrock said.
"I don't have a date or a time frame," Rothrock said. "I can't even sit here and say 'It's going to be soon or long.'"
Wednesday's search was not the first time law enforcement visited Foppoli's home in recent weeks. On Oct. 13, sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call after residents of the house reported their roommate unresponsive.
First responders found a resident dead from what appeared to be a possible drug overdose, Valencia previously told The Press Democrat. A deputy found drug paraphernalia in the bedroom of the 30-year-old dead man, and the death was not considered suspicious.
Foppoli is not a subject of the investigation and was not at home at the time of the death, Valencia said. Wednesday's search had no connection to that incident, he said.
Foppoli's home is just south of downtown Windsor. Real estate websites list the property as a four-bedroom house, and Foppoli valued its fair market value at under $1 million in a June 2020 disclosure of his financial assets while in office.
The home played a role in the Chronicle's initial investigation, where the newspaper reported Foppoli had often rented bedrooms to interns and volunteers at his winery, a statement it attributed to five former tenants. One former intern at Foppoli's Christopher Creek Winery told the Chronicle that while he was staying at the then-mayor's home, his landlord and boss pushed him to invite women to a party at the winery. One of those women has accused the former mayor of assault.
Staff Writer Emily Wilder contributed to this report.
You can reach Staff Writer Andrew Graham at 707-526-8667 or andrew.graham@pressdemocrat.com and Staff Writer Nashelly Chavez at 707-521-5203 or nashelly.chavez@pressdemocrat.com.
Andrew Graham
City of Santa Rosa, The Press Democrat
As Sonoma County's largest city, Santa Rosa's policy, politics, crime, and economy affect the lives of North Bay residents inside city limits and beyond in ways both obvious and unseen. I aim to document those impacts and give voice to city residents.


In addition to signing up new players, Rotherham United is signing up new sponsors as it prepares for its second season in the Championship.
One returning name is car dealership, Perrys after a new one year contract was agreed that will see the company name continue to be on the back of the Rotherham United home shirt for the 2015/16 season.
Stephen Ayre, general manager at Perrys, which has a branch at Parkgate, said: "We're really pleased to have renewed our sponsorship with Rotherham United after a great season last season when the club consolidated their position in the Championship.
"We always want to be involved in the community because we're based in Rotherham and very proud of the town.
"We're heavily involved in a number of community projects, much like the club and that's what makes this such a great partnership.
"We wish Rotherham United every success in the forthcoming campaign and look forward to seeing our companies name on the back of the home shirts throughout the course of the season."
Mark Hitchens, head of commercial at Rotherham United, added: "I'm thrilled that Rotherham United's home shirts will once again carry the name of our friends at Perrys.
"Our relationship with them is now a longstanding and successful one and I hope that will continue for many years to come."
One new name at the AESSEAL New York Stadium is Hornbuckle, who are a leading pension provider, with their branding to be featured on the back of the first team shorts from the start of the upcoming season, replacing Balreed who have now moved to away shirt sponsor.
The deal follows on from previous work and Phil Smith, CEO at Hornbuckle, said: "Hornbuckle are delighted to be associated with innovative progressive businesses of which Rotherham United Football Club certainly fall into that category."
The South West Corner at AESSEAL New York Stadium will carry the Complete Utility Solutions name from the start of the 2015/16 season. Complete Utility Solutions are a Rotherham-based business that can save time and money by providing utility products (gas, water and electricity connections / consultancy) at a much reduced cost using blue chip accredited companies for construction works.
Stephen Ramsden, commercial director at Complete Utility Solutions, said: "We're very pleased to be involved with a progressive business like Rotherham United.
"We feel that their forward-thinking approach matches what we practice here at Complete Utility Solutions.
"Essentially we are fans that have done well in business. We have a box at AESSEAL New York Stadium and enjoy coming to the games and just wanted to do that little bit more for the town and the football club."
The busy week also saw Rotherham United complete an extended agreement that will see East Midlands Trains remain as a club partner for a further 12 months.


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A First Impression (Nearly) Like No Others
If it felt like Calgary defenceman Mark Cundari was on the ice a lot on Sunday, you're right, he was. I set out to investigate exactly how much is "a lot" and how unusual it was for a kid to play that much in his NHL debut.
Scoring a goal in your first game as Cundari did Sunday in the Flames 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild is special but not overly rare. In fact, it just happened last week with Flames winger Ben Hanowski. Collecting a two-point game as Cundari did is pretty memorable too but again, not unprecedented. What did set Cundari's NHL debut apart was the huge amount of ice time the 22-year-old logged. I only found two players that played more in their first NHL game -- Tomas Kaberle in 1998 (a whopping 29:13) and Victor Hedman in 2009 (26:27).
Spread across 27 shifts, Cundari played a total of 24:54, behind only Ryan Suter (30:46) and his defence partner TJ Brodie (27:59) for the game -- Brodie's ice time was a career-high. While Suter was on the ice nearly six extra minutes, this was also career game No. 587 for Suter compared to No. 1 for Cundari, who had spent the past two years in the AHL after going undrafted during his four years with the Windsor Spitfires (OHL). Not once did he get a chance to strut his stuff in the NHL until yesterday.
To put that time-on-ice figure into context, it's more than veteran minute muncher Jay Bouwmeester is averaging per game this year and that's one of the qualities Bouwmeester has been known for during his career. Bouwmeester, of course, was the player the Flames traded to the St. Louis Blues on Apr. 1 to acquire Cundari, goaltender Reto Berra and a conditional first round draft pick.
To get a sense of how impressive Cundari's ice time was, I went back to the 1997-98 season when the NHL started tracking time-on-ice officially. I reviewed all the rookie ice time leaders each year that were in the 19-plus minutes range as an average and looked up how much action they saw in their NHL debut. It was pretty interesting and my findings are below. I'm calling the list unofficial because while unlikely, it's possible someone played 23 or more minutes in their debut but then averaged 19 or less minutes the rest of the year and thus, did not get identified in my research. However, you can consider this list to be pretty darn close.
All in all, it was a stellar first impression for Cundari, who was a big factor in helping Calgary win its fifth game in its last six. Judging by the NHL resumes of those around him on the list, this is likely just the start of a solid NHL career and sooner or later, the turning in of his current No. 42 for a more permanent jersey number.
Most Time-on-Ice in NHL Debut (unofficial)
1. Tomas Kaberle Tor - 29:13, Oct. 10/98 vs Det (age 20) 1996 Rd 8, #204
2. Victor Hedman TB - 26:27, Oct. 3/09 at Atl (age 18) 2009 Rd 1, #2
3. Mark Cundari Cgy - 24:54, Apr. 21/13 at Min (age 22) *Undrafted*
4. Duncan Keith Chi - 24:18, Oct. 5/05 vs Ana (age 22) 2002 Rd 2, #54
5. Dion Phaneuf Cgy - 24:10, Oct. 5/05 at Min (age 20) 2003 Rd 1, #9
6. Ryan Murphy Fla - 23:51, Feb. 21/13 vs Wpg (age 19) 2011 Rd 1, #12
7. Ryan Whitney Pit - 23:40, Nov. 1/05 at NJ (age 22) 2002 Rd 1, #5
8. Jeff Petry Edm - 22:51, Oct. 28/10 vs Buf (age 22) Rd 2, #45
9. Anze Kopitar LA - 22:16, Oct. 6/06 at Ana (age 19), Rd 1, #11
10. Jaroslav Spacek Fla - 21:59, Oct. 9/98 vs TB (age 24), Rd 5, #117
11. Toni Lydman Cgy - 21:48, Oct. 5/00 vs Det (age 23) Rd 4, #89
11. Cam Fowler Ana - 21:48, Oct. 9/10 at Nsh (age 18) Rd 1, #12
Other Notables
Justin Schultz Edm - 20:52
Keith Yandle Phx 19:57
Dennis Wideman Cgy - 19:23
Jonas Brodin Min - 19:05
Sidney Crosby Pit - 19:00
Jack Johnson LA - 18:45
Derek Morris Cgy - 18:04
PK Subban Mtl - 18:04
Erik Karlsson Ott - 17:41
Drew Doughty LA - 17:40
Alex Ovechkin Wsh - 17:36
Tyler Myers Buf - 16:13
Kris Letang Phi - 15:01
Niklas Kronwall Det - 13:26
Jay Bouwmeester Fla - 13:20
Ryan Suter Nsh - 12:49
Shea Weber Nsh - 11:08
Zdeno Chara NYI - 7:30
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So I guess that compression was not ok because the file has changed now.
And if I use -z -15 instead of -z 15 from the beginning, then I get a bigger error.
The good news is that everything is ok.
The error you see there is referred to the original data of the file located after the new compressed data.
Yeah, it was very slow hehe.


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Comviva Attains TM Forum Open API Conformance Certification for Business Support Systems Suite
NEW DELHI, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Comviva, a global leader in mobility solutions has attained TM Forum's "Open API Conformance Certification" with a Silver Badge for its Business Support Systems (BSS) suite. Comviva is among the leaders in the industry in number of certified Open APIs with a total number of five certifications – Service Activation and Configuration; Ordering and Management; Service Inventory Management; Trouble Ticket and Customer Management.
Comviva's BSS suite is a comprehensive and end-to-end business support system that handles an operator's entire set-up, allowing more efficient management of the operator resources, streamlining operational activities and delivering lifetime support to the operator's network and subscriber base. Utilizing common unified interface across multiple operational activities, the service provider is able to manage the complete mobile subscriber lifecycle. The single, consolidated view of operations provided by BSS suite enables operators to appropriately prioritize subscriber demands and meet subscriber expectations.
Atul Madan, EVP & COO, Digital Content and BSS at Comviva said, "We are thrilled to be among the industry leaders in the number of TM Forum's certified Open APIs with a total five certifications. As the global telecom industry shifts its focus towards digitization, it becomes imperative for operators to keep pace with this change. In order to do so, an operator ought to focus on augmenting customer experience, offering non-traditional services and reducing time-to-market while ensuring product innovation."
"Our BSS suite is a pre-integrated, extendable and convergent customer relationship management (CRM) and billing solution for mobile operators. It offers flexibility, and supports any network, payment method and delivery model ensuring faster time to market. Its modular structure provides freedom to operators to choose from a bouquet of modules, as per their business requirements," further added Atul.
George Glass, CTO, TM Forum said, "We congratulate Comviva for its Open API Conformance Certification. This certification demonstrates that Comviva has successfully completed the implementation of five Open APIs so that their partners, clients and suppliers can see the validation of their API conformance. TM Forum's Open API program has grown significantly since its inception 5 years ago. Today, the Open APIs have been used by over 1600 companies and 15,000 individuals. The Open API manifesto is signed by 63 companies and the Open APIs are deployed all over the world."
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M.: Valdai Discussion Club, 2014.
Likhacheva A., Makarov I. A.
Academic editor: S. A. Karaganov.
Лихачева А. Б., Макаров И. А. М.: Международный Дискуссионный клуб "Валдай", 2014.
The Valdai Discussion Club presents its new paper, "National Identity and Russia's Future," based on the discussions at the club's 10th anniversary conference in September 2013 and subsequent work of the expert groups. The paper, written by the young scholars Anastasia Likhacheva and Igor Makarov of the National Research University – Higher School of Economics, attempts to answer the most fundamental of questions: Who are the Russians, and what does their future hold? Authors, who were overseen by Sergey Karaganov, Honorary President of the Council of Foreign and Defense Policy, lay out their views on Russia's national identity in a way that transcends the traditional academic framework and leaves room for a free and wide-ranging discussion.
Санина А. Г. Вестник Санкт-Петербургского университета. Серия 12: Социология. 2010. № 4. С. 281-286.
This is an analysis of the social foundations of civil identity and its three principal aspects. The substantial aspect is accumulation and transmission of social memory, sociocultural experiences and social knowledge. The spatial aspect associates the territorial and virtual dimensions of space. The aspect of action relates to the interaction between science, education and business institutions that defines civic identity in contemporary society.
In article we represent results of our theoretical analyses of civil identity on the base of social psychological approaches. We showed how the social identity approach is developed in our research. We selected conceptual and structural characteristics of social identity and defined place of civil social characteristics in general structure of social identity. We generalized results of empirical research of structure and dynamic of civil identity of people in different countries.
Иванова Н. Л., Мазилова Г. Б. Ученые записки Педагогического института Саратовского государственного университета им. Н.Г. Чернышевского. Серия: Психология. Педагогика. 2010. Т. 3. № 4. С. 11-20.
In article it is shown, that one of the major resources of formation of civilization is civil identity - an element of consciousness of the person. The analysis of dynamics of expressiveness civil ѓ under influence of social and economic conditions is carried out. Results comparative the subjective senses put in concept civil identity are considered by representatives of the various countries.


An Arnold Palmer course. Played here about 10 years ago and the greens were terrible, many just sand. They've tried hard it appears and they've been changed twice in the last 8 years or so once a hardy salt water tolerant grass that didn't work and now a Bermuda hybrid that putt true and were in great condition. The only thing lacking were some bunkers that the heavy rains from the hurricanes obviously hurt but we were riding fairways unlike many other courses in area. Here the staff needs some reality checks. Grumpy, pompous, start their gas carts in the middle of your swing or race past the tee or greens from 10 feet away while you swinging or putting like you don't exist. We were getting hit into all day by group behind us who were not even playing golf picking up balls gimmes everywhere and trying to race around the course during the height of the day. Complaining to staff brought that the were "members ". Goo luck with members like that and with your dues when folks don't come to help pay those dues if you keep that up. After the third time I had to convince group not to fire ball back at them. BUT play this course you will enjoy the beautiful layout. Staff just needs attitude adjustment.
Great Arnold Palmer design about 30-40 minutes from central Myrtle Beach. Well worth the drive. Nearly half the hole's are literally on the river's edge. Course was in good shape and staff was friendly.
They have GPS in their carts which is a nice touch and they also include a channel in which sports can be watched or music can be listened to. Neat!
We had an excellent day at Rivers Edge. The course is a fantastic Arnold Palmer layout and has awesome views of the river from about 8 or 9 holes. There is a lot of water that comes into play, and it can be very windy, so bring your A game. For the price, this course is a fantastic deal and is definitely worth the 40 minute drive from Myrtle Beach.


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Lofgren Statement on The Heroes Act
SAN JOSE, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) issued the below statement on H.R. 6800, The Heroes Act:
"During this unique and difficult time for our nation, I support The Heroes Act to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic catastrophe.
"This bill will provide relief to my constituents in California's 19th District by providing nearly $1 trillion for state and local governments and the added flexibility to use these funds to address significant revenue shortfalls. The State of California is projecting a $54 billion shortfall through the next fiscal year, and this additional funding and flexibility will help maintain various health and welfare programs as well as keep our teachers, first responders, public health and other essential workers employed.
"Throughout the pandemic, more than 3,000 constituents and small business owners have contacted me to share the financial hardships they are facing. The Heroes Act addresses these challenges with a second round of direct payments for individuals and families, an extension of unemployment benefits, and $175 billion for rental and mortgage assistance. Plus, it strengthens the Paycheck Protection Program and expands eligibility to nonprofits of all sizes. The bill also makes key investments in food security by boosting SNAP maximum benefits by 15% and nearly doubling the minimum monthly benefit from $16 to $30. The bill provides $25 billion for the Postal Service to prevent its demise during this time when increasing numbers of Americans rely on it as a lifeline to receive medicine and vital materials.
"COVID-19 has put an enormous strain on our education system, and this bill provides critical relief for students and schools. Our Santa Clara County institutions of higher education will be eligible for direct emergency funding and billions more will be available for California to support elementary and secondary schools. The Heroes Act also provides $7 billion for childcare providers and extends student loan debt relief.
"The Heroes Act is also forward-facing, with $75 billion for testing, tracing, and treatment. California has been following science and medical professionals, and our national plan for re-opening must also be strategic and science-based.
"As Chair of the Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee, I authored provisions to provide temporary protections for essential critical immigrant infrastructure workers and help keep detention centers safe. As Chair of the Committee on House Administration, I secured safeguards for our democracy, including funding and protections to ensure elections can be held in 2020. Working with the Chair of the Rules Committee, I helped craft provisions that bring Congress into the 21st Century, which will allow the House to play a full and robust legislative and oversight role during the pandemic.
"A crisis of this magnitude requires bold legislative actions, and this bill will provide relief for American workers, families, students, small businesses, and healthcare systems. I vow to continue working with my colleagues in the House and Senate to help jumpstart our economic recovery and address specific community needs during and after this public health emergency."


In the Crescent Beach area of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina stands an oceanfront tower that is easy to spot from the white sandy beaches. Bluewater Keyes is on a stretch of beachfront on which that is primed for relaxation. This Myrtle Beach resort high-rise is minutes away from the fun and excitement found in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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I love a "big block" quilt and a large scale Flowering Snowball Quilt was always going to happen, and now seemed like a good time. I have had fun playing with the layout/coloring of the blocks in EQ8 (quilt design software). Although using a limited color palette - as I have done for this quilt - does not come easy, the design possibilities are endless and dare I say, this won't be my last big block Flowering Snowball Quilt.
This quilt consists of 16 Flowering Snowball Blocks (each finished block measures 11" x 11"), and the fabrics have been cut using acrylic templates. The fabrics used are Robert Kaufman Kona Cottons (in White and Quicksilver) and a denim chambray fabric by Andover Fabrics. The chambray fabric is a light weight cotton/denim fabric with a white weft for contrast and interest.
The quilt is quilted with edge to edge straight lines creating a foundation of intersecting lines (by first ditch stitching the seam lines of the blocks) and then adding more lines of stitching in between. The stitching lines are closely spaced - a 1/2" apart - to create a texture that is lovely to touch and at the same time gives the quilt a soft drape.
In addition, I have used a heavier weight thread for extra stitch definition; for the quilting I have used Aurifil 28wt thread for the top thread and 50wt thread for the bobbin thread. This combination of different thread weights works well in my sewing machine and doesn't create any problems with stitch tension.
For the back of the quilt I have used a single text fabric from the Sun Print collection by Alison Glass, and I have finished the quilt by again using the blue chambray fabric for the binding.
The finished quilt measures 45 inches x 45 inches.
16 Flowering Snowball Blocks - finished block measures 11" x 11".
11" Flowering Snowball Block Acrylic Templates.
Chambray in Denim by Andover Fabrics.
Aurifil 50wt cotton thread for piecing.
Low loft cotton batting bleached white.
I LOVE this one. Is there somewhere I can get/buy the pattern?
Ohhhhh Rita, this quilt is très très beau.
I know this was a lot of fun to work with just solids.
I have a solids quilt I am going to start with DP blocks and just two colors.
This quilt is a gem!
Fantastic, Rita! Chambray is a nice addition to the solids!


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Q: Rails: How to manage associations between two tables syncing data? I will be having two Rails applications, one is full fledged and other one a stripped down one. Both of these applications have their own database and they will communicate to each other using APIs.
I have two models like this (in both the apps):
class Scan < ApplicationRecord
  has_many :background_processes, dependent: :destroy
end

class BackgroundProcess < ApplicationRecord
  belongs_to :scan
end

Any record saved triggers the sync across the database using web services. Now when the sync across two applications will happen, the dependent model (in this case background_processes) will have different scan_id.
How should we handle the associations in case of data sync?

A: I'd recommend using another indexed column on the scan model where you could store another id or token that you can use to query the scan record. Maybe call it sync_id or something.
If you take this route, you don't have to worry about the differing scan_ids on the background process records. Just be sure to send the background process records with the scan's JSON body. (Assuming your using JSON as the format for your APIs.)
Here's the general idea.... You would make sure that your sending API service sends the entire scan record with dependent background processes. The receiving API service, then needs to use that scan records sync_id to query for an existing scan record and update it. You'll need to use some sort of unique identifier on the background process records as well to ensure you're not creating duplicates. If need be, create a sync_id on the background processes as well. If the scan record with that id doesn't exist, then create it and the dependent background processes.
Essentially, the sending service's API POST request might look something like this:
{
id: 1,
sync_id: "sometoken"
... # other record columns
background_process: [
  {
  id: 123,
  ... # other record columns
  }
]
}

Be sure the sync_id you use is unique. Use something like this in the scan model to generate it on a before_create hook:
  def set_sync_id
    random_token = SecureRandom.urlsafe_base64
    while Scan.where(sync_id: random_token).present? do
      random_token = SecureRandom.urlsafe_base64
    end
    self.sync_id = random_token
  end

A: You can use .create method call on active-record along with set without_protection to true on sync app.
But it has its own security risk.
Scan.create({id: <<primary-id>>, attrs....}, without_protection: true)


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Netflix's Another Life: Go or No Go Review
By: Bri July 27, 2019
TV Reviews Another Life, Justin Chatwin, Katee Sackhoff, Netflix, sci fi
Netflix's newest original show Another Life kind of flew under the radar and was not really discussed by many people. As San Diego Comic Con was last week, I kind of expected a sci-fi show to have a presence, but it was no where to be found. Going into this show I knew two things. The first was that Katee Sackhoff was the star and the second was that Justin Chatwin was also starring in it. One thing to know about me is that War of the Worlds was one of my favorite movies growing up. Because of this fact I've always had a soft spot for Justin Chatwin. To say the least, I wanted to watch this show just based off of those two factors. As a regular person without that knowledge, I don't know if many people knew about this show. Let alone if anyone was interested in it.
Here are my thoughts on the first episode and a general "go or no go". There are minor spoilers, but I won't get into much detail.
Katee Sackhoff as Nico in Another Life.
Right off the bat I was a bit confused as to what was happening. The CG choices are… interesting to say the most. It was a bit goofy looking, especially since other Netflix shows have put out some incredible CG scenes. The premise is pretty easy to follow. An alien artifact came to Earth and now we're trying to figure out why it's here. Chatwin's character has spent his career trying to find something that will resonate with the "thing". Their goal is to talk to it by any means necessary. His wife is Sackhoff's character, Nico. Nico is a… well to be honest she feels like a Cylon. She's cold and calculating, but definitely cares about her family. She is sent to space for a mission that she really can't say no to, despite her husband and daughter's pleas.
We get on the ship and meet the crew who has apparently been under the command of another guy up until now. They clearly are uncomfortable that Nico is in command. The crew is pulled out of sleep early because they're off course and Nico needs help getting them back on track. They try to brain storm and this is where the main power struggle happens. I won't discuss more, you'll have to watch it yourself.
Some more stuff happens and we find Nico having to save the day. One of the best lines from this episode is "pretend you're drunk at a bar, the walls are your friends." I got a good chuckle when she said that. The space scenes are pretty cool, they do stick mainly to the ship and I will say that the CG when they're doing the "hologram phone calls" is actually really cool. Nico continues to struggle with missing her family and trying to figure out if she made the right choice, but also struggling with her crew and whether or not they accept her.
I get some pretty strong "female empowerment" and "youth empowerment" vibes from this show. One of the characters even mentions that everyone on the crew is in their 20s (I think with the exception of Nico) and they all seem like they're experts in their given fields. The crew dynamic is strange, they don't really feel like full characters yet (duh, it's the first episode), but I am already kind of annoyed with a few of them. The girl Michelle is blatantly ignoring Nico's command and honestly she should be reprimanded for it. That's clear insubordination and in a government entity that would not fly in the least. Nico just takes it though, well at first. William, the AI on the ship, is pretty awesome. I think so far he's my favorite character. I also like that he is a pretty fleshed out character right off the bat. He has emotions, just like a human, and actually was on Nico's side the whole time.
Here are the minor spoilers so skip down to the next header to avoid them!! The character Ian is a bit of a pain in the ass. He's cocky and ignorant and clearly has no intentions of following Nico's orders. He also definitely wanted to mutiny so when he says he "did not want it to go that way" that was complete bogus. It was stupid for him to even deny that, because he caused the mutiny! Also, there's no way that he could say that if he had a kid he would put the crew's life before the child's. Plus, the entire Earth! He really did endanger everyone, not just the crew. What happens at the end is a bit bonkers and I can say that I definitely did not see that coming! Yikes! The thing that bothered me was her reaction to it. She seemed pretty unscathed and unbothered by what she did. What are they trying to imply here with that incident? That moment alone makes me want to continue watching the show.
Go or No Go?
So, go or no go? It's hard to say. I think that if you have nothing else to watch, or if you're tired of watching the same show over and over, or the show you watch over and over is being taken off of Netflix (R.I.P. The Office's run), then yes it's a go. However, with the amount and quality of the content that streaming services, including Netflix, are cranking out these days I can see this getting swept under the rug pretty quickly. It's sad because I feel like it could have that Dark Matter vibe to it, but it is definitely not as much fun. Again, I'm only watching it for Justin Chatwin. Even Katee Sackhoff's character has a bit mundane feeling for me.
I genuinely do want to like this show, but I can see the growing pains and the fact that these actors and actresses aren't fully comfortable with the characters in the first episode. I'll keep on top of it to see if anything improves, but if it doesn't by episode four then I'm going to put it on the back burner to catch up on other shows that I really need to catch up on (cough Krypton cough). So yes, just basing this opinion and review on episode one of Another Life I'm a "Meh" on the series for sure.
What do you think? Did you enjoy Another Life? Does it get better as it goes on? Let us know in the comments!
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The Ensemble Bohórquez recounted the history of salvation through the pieces of classical Protestant composers. The concert took place in Valladolid, a key Spanish city in the times of the Reformation.
The Spanish city of Valladolid hosted a benefit concert, as part of the events that the evangelical churches of that city are organising to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
The event linked music with solidarity. Representatives from several NGOs showed their activities and historian Evangelina Sierra, a member of the 500th Anniversary celebrations comitee in Spain, presented the concert by Ensemble Bohórquez.
This classical chamber music group is formed by musicians with an evangelical faith. The group is named after a young Reformed martyr in Seville, whose commitment to her faith led her to the bonfire.
It was exciting to hear again the Protestant voice, this time in the form of music, in the Church of Salvador (the Saviour), where Doctor Cazalla, a Protestant pioneer, preached five centuries ago.
The recital covered the history of salvation preached by classical Protestant composers, beginning with the annunciation of the birth of Jesus, his suffering and death and the security that His resurrection gives us, to end up feeling his loving care for us.
Instrumental pieces by G. F. Haendel were performed, along with an oboe-length by G. P. Telemann, which showed the splendid sonority of the church.
These compositions were alternated with J. S. Bach pieces in which the voices gained prominence. The audience was touched by the interpretations of the soprano Patricia Cayuela and the contralto Flor Lago.
"Erbarme dich" ("Have mercy"), beautifully interpreted by Flor's dramatic register, or the exultant security that we receive from the brilliant voice of Patricia interpreting "I know that my Redeemer liveth", a text that we find in the last words of many of our ancestors, were among the pieces perfomed.
The musical director, Carla Suárez, designed a concert with a careful balance between the content and the musical performance.
Certainly, the technical quality of the Ensemble and the voices involved were wonderful, as the audience acknowledged with their applause, but their performance had an added value, which is not easy to find in other concerts. Interpreters not only reproduced notes and words, but they also deeply believed the truths that those pieces brought, and that was transmitted eloquently.
Patricia and Flor had never sung together, but their connection was easy and quick; while one was acting, the other was praying for her.
It is thus easy to understand that when both sang with the orchestra "So ist mein Jesus nun gefangen" ("So my Jesus is captured"), the union between them, together with the orchestra, was perfect and filled everyone's hearts with harmony.
The final piece was "Finland" of J. Sibelius, which all evangelicals identify with the lyrics of "I Rest in You." It reflects the peace and security that Jesus brought to our lives.
Of course, the concert ended by singing "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God", by Martin Luther. Valladolid heard the voice of the Reformation again.
The mother of Clara, who plays the transverse flute, told her before starting the performance: "You will go up there to honor the memory of your ancestors, who paid such a high price for their faith."
We are witnesses that she and her companions did so, with true excellence, for the glory of God.