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Vasilij Makarovič Kononov (rusky Васи́лий Мака́рович Ко́нонов, lotyšsky Vasilijs Kononovs, 1. ledna 1923 – 31. března 2011) byl v době 2. světové války sovětský partyzán, velitel 1. lotyšské partyzánské brigády. Po válce byl náčelníkem oddělení pro kriminální vyšetřování a posléze oddělení dopravní policie Lotyšské SSR. Jde o jediného sovětského partyzána, který byl obžalován z válečných zločinů a uznán vinným lotyšskými soudy za podíl na vraždě tří žen v osadě Mazie Bati (Malyje Baty) v květnu 1944.

Životopis
Vasilij Makarovič Kononov se narodil ve vesnici Strauja (nedaleko města Ludza) ve východním Lotyšsku v roce 1923. Učil se na venkovské škole, pomáhal rodičům v zemědělství. Po okupaci Lotyšska v červnu 1940 vstoupil do Komsomolu a stal se vedoucím místní organizace. V červenci 1941 odešel spolu s ustupující Rudou armádou a v městě Iževsk absolvoval partyzánský výcvik se specializací na výbušniny a demolice. V červnu 1943 byl z letounu vysazen do německého týla a působil u 1. lotyšské partyzánské brigády, jíž se stal v roce 1944 velitelem. Osvědčil se především při sabotážích a demolicích všeho druhu. Za svou činnost obdržel Leninův řád a několik dalších vyznamenání.

Mazie Bati
29. února 1944 přišel do vesnice Mazie Bati (rusky Malye Baty, malá osada, která ležela jen půl kilometru od Kononovy rodné vsi) dvanáctičlenný partyzánský oddíl a schoval se v místních stodolách. Druhého dne v 6 hodin ráno dorazili Němci a všechny partyzány včetně velitele majora Čugunova, jeho ženy a sedmiměsíčního syna postříleli či upálili. Kononov, který podezíral místní obyvatele, že partyzány Němcům udali, připravil odvetu. 27. května 1944 dorazil do vesnice devatenáctičlenný partyzánský úderný oddíl převlečený do německých uniforem. Partyzáni pronikli do domů, vyvedli několik mužů a po krátkém polním soudu je zastřelili. Domy následně zapálili, přičemž uhořelo několik žen a dětí. Celkem akce stála život devíti vesničanů. Obec byla po válce opuštěna a dnes již neexistuje.

Po válce
V poválečném období sloužil V. M. Kononov jako důstojník bezpečnostních složek. Zasahoval mj. i proti "lesním bratrům". Pak byl převelen do Rigy. Tam pracoval jako vedoucí odboru vyšetřování a nakonec vedl oddělení dopravní milice lotyšské SSR. Do penze odešel v 80. letech v hodnosti plukovníka.

Obvinění a soudy v Lotyšsku
V srpnu 1998 bylo lotyšskými úřady proti Kononovovi vzneseno obvinění kvůli akci v Mazie Bati a v prosinci téhož roku ho uvěznili. Soud začal v lednu 1999 a Kononov vinu samozřejmě popíral. Tvrdil mj. to, že se akce přímo neúčastnil a navíc, že si byl jist, že zabití, včetně žen, byli nacističtí kolaboranti, kteří zavinili smrt členů partyzánského oddílu, jenž u nich ve stodole přespával. Zde je nutné připomenout, že život vesničanů na územích Sovětského svazu okupovaných Němci byl balancováním nad propastí resp. mezi dvěma mlýnskými kameny. Pokud lidé spolupracovali s jednou stranou, čekala je nenávist a velmi často i likvidace ze strany druhé. Odmítnutí spolupracovat situaci v ničem neulehčovalo. Pobaltské země navíc považovaly Rusy, resp. Rudou armádu, za okupanty a naopak Němce za osvoboditele. Litevci, Lotyši a Estonci proto daleko spíše tíhli ke spolupráci s nacisty než s partyzány. Až do začátku 90. let bylo toto téma tabu, ale po vzniku samostatných pobaltských republik opět vyplavaly na povrch staré křivdy a potlačovaný negativní postoj k SSSR resp. Rusku. První soudní instance shledala Kononova v roce 2000 vinným ze zločinů proti lidskosti a odsoudila ho na 6 let vězení. Kononov se ale odvolal a Nejvyšší lotyšský soud předal celou záležitost v roce 2001 k došetření. Krajský soud v Latgale v roce 2003 rozhodl, že nešlo sice o zločin proti lidskosti, neboť zabití mužů shledal za do jisté míry nezbytnou reakci, ale zavraždění žen a zapálení budov odsoudil jako projev banditismu. Tentokrát se ale odvolala prokuratura a nakonec v roce 2004 Nejvyšší lotyšský soud potvrdil původní rozsudek - zločin proti lidskosti. Vzhledem k věku a stavu odsouzeného zněl trest jen na 1 rok a 8 měsíců, čímž si obžalovaný Kononov trest již de facto odseděl.

Mezinárodní rozměr
V srpnu 2004 se Kononov a jeho právník odvolali k Evropskému soudu pro lidská práva. Argumentem odsouzeného bylo, že v době činu byl mladým vojákem, který nedokázal předvídat porušení mezinárodních práv, a že z jeho pohledu jde o politický proces. V roce 2008 vynesl Evropský soud osvobozující verdikt hlasováním 4:3 s tím, že Kononovovi náleží navíc odškodnění ve výši 30 000 euro za utrpěnou újmu. Tentokrát se ale odvolaly lotyšské úřady - Velkému senátu soudu pro lidská práva do Strasbourgu. V květnu 2010 Velký senát rozhodl poměrem hlasů 14:3, že Kononov je vinen tím, že jeho jednotka použila německé uniformy, a že zabitím vesničanů porušil mezinárodní právo, neboť je měl jen zajistit a odvést. Téměř po celou dobu trvání procesů měl Kononov oficiální podporu z Ruska. Vladimir Putin mu dokonce nabídl ruské občanství, které Kononov sice akceptoval, ale postoj litevských úřadů to nikterak nezměnilo. Během zasedání evropských soudů působili ruští zástupci jako tzv. třetí strana. Ruský tisk i úřady vždy reagovaly velmi podrážděně na jakýkoliv verdikt, který bývalého partyzána označil za vinného.

Smrt
Vasilij Kononov zemřel v 31. března 2011 ve věku 88 let. Tehdejší ruský prezident Dmitrij Medveděv poslal pozůstalým kondolenční telegram v němž stálo:
"Vasilij Kononov obětavě bojoval proti nacistickým okupantům v letech Velké vlastenecké války. Zůstal věrný společnému v bitvě ukovanému poutu a bránil pravdu o událostech té doby po celý svůj život."

Odkazy

Reference

Literatura
 Alexandr BRUMMER. "Geroj nebo zločinec?" Živá historie, prosinec 2015.

Externí odkazy
 "CASE OF KONONOV v. LATVIA", European Court of Human Rights. 17 May 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
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 Смерть партизана: В Латвии скончался Василий Кононов
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6 things we know about Kim Kardashian's celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser
With a divorce battle reportedly imminent between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, all eyes are now on Laura Wasser, the celebrity lawyer the reality star has hired to handle her case.
But Wasser is no stranger to the spotlight. She has a vast list of celebrity clientele who have used her services — and she has already worked with Kardashian in the past with her divorce from NBA player Kris Humphries.
Laura Wassrer has represented the likes of Angelina Jolie, Ryan Reynolds and Kelly Clarkson. (FilmMagic)
And now it's been reported that Kardashian placed Wasser on retainer last year, long before her divorce made headlines this week.
"Laura Wasser has been on retainer and actively working for Kim since last summer [in the US]," a source told Us Weekly.
So just who is the woman they call the 'Disso Queen'?
Who is Laura Wasser?
Laura Allison Wasser is an American lawyer who specialises in divorce cases. She has earned the nickname of 'Disso Queen' — meaning marriage dissolution — among her many high-profile clients.
The 52-year-old serves as a partner at Los Angeles law firm Wasser Cooperman & Mandles and is the founder and CEO of online divorce service It's Over Easy, which is basically a do-it-yourself website that helps people from all walks of life navigate through a divorce.
Wasser studied Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric at the University of California, Berkeley, before obtaining her law degree from Loyola Law School.
She comes from a family full of lawyers. Her initials even spell out LAW, a purposeful move by her dad Dennis Wasser, who is a prominent entertainment lawyer.
Who have been Laura Wasser's celebrity clients?
Wasser has worked with a number of big-name stars, handling numerous high-net-worth divorce cases, including that of Angelina Jolie, Ryan Reynolds, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Ashton Kutcher and Heidi Klum, just to name a few.
The lawyer also handled Kardashian's divorce from her second husband, NBA player Kris Humphries (the reality star was married to music producer Damon Thomas from 2000 — 2004). Kardashian and Humphries infamously split after 72 days of marriage back in 2011, and Wasser helped facilitate the divorce.
READ MORE: Kim Kardashian's ex-husband Kris Humphries breaks his silence on their 'brutal' marriage
Kim Kardashian also used Laura Wasser's services when she divorced Kris Humphries in 2011. (Instagram)
Does Laura Wasser have her own podcast?
The high-profile attorney doesn't have one but two podcasts: All's Fair and Divorce Sucks. On her shows, Wasser imparts wisdom and knowledge she's gained over her 20-plus years practicing law, and has even invited big-name stars to join in the conversation.
Both Kardashian and her sister, Khloé Kardashian —who was divorced fallen NBA star Lamar Odom in 2016 — have been guests on the podcasts.
Is Laura Wasser married?
Wasser was briefly married in 1993, but she and her husband were divorced after just one year. She represented herself in the divorce, which was reportedly the first divorce case she handled as a lawyer.
"We had some credit card debt, a Jeep Wrangler and our dog, Raul," she later told Net-A-Porter in 2018. "And I got all of it."
Of the wedding, she said, "It was a great party, I totally love him, but we never discussed kids, or where we were gonna live. It was folly. He's a great guy and I'm still happy to know him. I loved my wedding … but, if you had asked me that day, 'Do you think that you're going to be with this man until the day you die?' I think I'd have had the wherewithal to say, 'Probably not, but isn't this a fun day?'"
Wasser never remarried but she has two children with two former boyfriends.
Laura Wasser and her sons enjoy a trip to Chicago in 2019. (Instagram)
Did Laura Wasser inspire Laura Dern's character in Marriage Story?
It hasn't been confirmed, but it's widely believed that Wasser inspired the role of Laura Dern's character in the 2019 drama Marriage Story.
The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver as Nicole and Charlie Barber who are on the brink of divorce, with Dern's Nora Fanshaw later representing Nicole in court.
So what's Wasser's take on speculation she inspired the character?
"I liked Laura's portrayal, even if she was somewhat villainous," the attorney told Us Weekly.
Laura Dern's character in Marriage Story is beloved to have been inspired by divorce lawyer Laura Wasser. (Netflix)
Does Laura Wasser believe in marriage?
Despite her occupation, Wasser said she would rather see couples try to fix their issues through therapy first before seeking a divorce.
"Pretty much every client I see, I ask, 'Have you been to marriage counselling?'" she has said in the past. "Even if it's not a fancy Beverly Hills marriage, people should at least try to be in counselling; then, even if you can't work it out and stay married, you can work it out better in terms of being able to work through the divorce. So yes, almost every client we have, I've asked if there's a way to reconcile."
Wasser says the "biggest misconception" about lawyers is that they don't believe in marriage and they "try to stir the pot". Not true, she said
"Most of us really do want to try and help people," she concluded.
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[dropcap size=big]C[/dropcap]omic-Con trailers are hitting YouTube so I caught the new Justice League preview. While it looks fine, I can't help but feel that DC and Warner Bros. really squandered the opportunity to build a never-ending comic book movie franchise that rivaled Marvel and Disney. Yes, we had to sit through a not-good Thor origin movie just so that we could finally get to the Avenger film, but at least everyone was on the same page when it came to the universe as the films had set up. Not so with the DC movies. If we assume that the building of the DC universe starts with the Superman films, then we're only two movies but we're already at the assembling of the Justice League. Unfortunately, that's where we are.
After having only recently seen Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I can totally understand why so many were disappointed with it. It was created for comic book fans who could identify all of the characters and references. As someone who only picks up tidbits of the expanded DC universe when I stumble across them online, I did feel like I was missing out on a lot of the details that were thrust to the forefront in BvS.
With that said, and with my admittedly limited knowledge, BvS still felt accelerated. Not only did the film cover major elements from The Dark Knight Returns and The Death of Superman, but it hints at the Injustice: Gods Among Us storyline and introduces Wonder Woman. To make matters worse, even the Batman we get is well into his superhero career, if not the tail end of it. It's unlikely that Warner Bros. is going to go back and make the origin story with a younger actor.
All of this is to say that the DC answer to the Marvel behemoth feels very accelerated, and this trailer for Justice League does nothing to assuage that concern. It's possible that audiences don't really care. Do we really need to see Bruce Wayne grow into the Batman again? Maybe not, but people would still pay to watch that, and I can't help but feel like Warner Bros. is leaving money on the table by not planning out films that are more comprehensive.
Anyway, this trailer looks pretty good.
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It isn't vain to LIKE your own facebook posts…..
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import org.onlab.packet.IpAddress;
import org.onlab.packet.IpPrefix;
import org.onlab.packet.MacAddress;

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 * An interface which defines how to integrate openstack with kubernetes.
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public interface OpenstackK8sIntegrationService {

    /**
     * Installs K8S pass-through CNI related flow rules.
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     * @param k8sNodeIp         kubernetes node IP address
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     * @param k8sIntOsPortMac   k8s integration to openstack patch port MAC
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    void installCniPtNodeRules(IpAddress k8sNodeIp, IpPrefix podCidr,
                               IpPrefix serviceCidr, IpAddress podGatewayIp,
                               String osK8sIntPortName, MacAddress k8sIntOsPortMac);

    /**
     * Uninstalls K8S pass-through CNI related flow rules.
     *
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Looking back through my food photos I can see I've had some great food this week. We do our food shopping once a fortnight and plan the first week of meals when buying food and plan the second week with what we've got left, so I'm quite impressed with this second week of food!
On Monday I made some avocado pasta, really creamy and so fast to do.
On Tuesday I went on a training course in Ipswich and was quite impresses with my vegan lunch which included a Thai satay dip and a flapjack!
For Tuesday dinner I made okonomiyaki which is a Japanese omlette, using This recipe. Okonom means "as you like it" and yaki means griddled. Okonomiyaki usually has cabbage in it and then any other fillings/toppings you want to add. I kept it simple and just added spring onions to the cabbage. I topped it with tonkatsu sauce which I made by mixing ketchup with Hendersons relish (a vegan Worcestershire sauce). I really enjoyed this and will definitely make it again and loading it up with different veg. My Husband enjoyed it as well which I was really surprised by.
On Wednesday I got my lunch from a Korean place. I had the spicy tofu and rice and some veggie dumplings. I was a bit disappointed the tofu wasn't deep fried and was a bit tasteless. I'm not a great lover of spice but even I didn't think this was that spicy when Korean food can usually pack a punch. I won't be having this again.
After swimming on Wedsnesday Mum and I went for an Indian. I had a chickpea dish with dhal fritters and paratha. We also had rice which isn't pictured as they took so long to bring it out! The chickpeas had the opposite issue to the tofu, they were really spicy and I only managed half of them. The menu didn't say it was spicy and if it had I would have either asked if they could it milder or gone for another option.
Thursday lunch I headed down to Protein Haus at Moorgate station. I went for a grains and greens wrap, a peanut butter cookie and some date and cacao truffle balls. This was really tasty. The cookie was huge and a bit dry so although it had a nice flavour I don't think I'd get it again.
On Thursday I made a chilli which was really tasty. My Husband said it wasn't spicy enough but it was just perfect for me!
On Friday I was really tired so we decided to get a takeaway. I went for salt and chili beancurd with vegetable noodles and vegetables in garlic sauce. This if different to what I normally order and I really enjoyed the change.
I had popped into Holland and Barrett on the way home and picked up this lovely chocolate orange pot at half price! These are really rich and creamy I always think I should eat half and save the rest but it never happens!
Yesterday I made a pizza using violife pizza cheese as I'd never used it before. The pizza base I made is from a magazine recipe I ripped out years ago and go back to time and time again. It's so thick and doughy I love it! I added olives and capers on top to keep it simple. I served it with garlic bread so got a glorious carb overload!
This morning I ran to church, I usually walk 45 mins but I thought if I ran I could use it as one of my three runs a week. It was really sunny and the first time I have run with a backpack on so I was glad to sit down when I got there.
I made this stir-fry this evening with a veg pack, noodles and sauce from Sainsburys and some extra soya beans I had in the freezer. I don't normally buy prepared veg but these stirfry packs are great. I'd never use up all the component parts if I bought them all separately.
Have you had any great food this week? Let me know!


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Q: Unable to read data from the transport connection - C# port from python I am trying to port this python web client to C# .NET Core 3.1. I'm running on Windows 10x64 (build 19041). The linked github project contains a (secure) test web server sandbox you can develop against together with some client and server test self-cert certificates.
I am not very familiar with python (or SSL/TLS for that matter), but I can

*

*run the test suites which are included in the project - which involved starting and stopping the test server included.

*start up the test server and then cUrl it successfully with the included client certificates/keys/etc (so long as I instruct cUrl not to check certificate revocation)

If I run a python utility (sslyze) against the test server it indicates that it supports TLS1.3.
I have

*

*imported the client.cert.pem into my personal certificate store and the ca.cert.pem into the trusted root certificate authority. (I wasn't sure if this was correct and perhaps I needed to unpack them, but they appear to have been imported successfully)

*Added the following registry keys
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.0\Client]
"DisabledByDefault"=dword:00000000
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.1\Client]
"DisabledByDefault"=dword:00000000
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.2\Client]
"DisabledByDefault"=dword:00000000
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.3\Client]
"DisabledByDefault"=dword:00000000
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
When I try and run the C# code, I get the

"IOException: Unable to read data from the transport connection"

error on the response.Result line.
I'm struggling to make any headway, now.
I'd be really grateful for any pointers as to where to look next. Many thx IA.
Here's my code
class Program
{

    private const string Thumbprint = "37af35e3f13c65ea0d7bbad148332924a1ce41d7";
    private const string MailBox = "alice";
    private const int Port = 8000;
    private const string BaseAddress = "127.0.0.1";

    private static HttpClient _client = null;

    public static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        ConfigureHttpClient();
        var response = Handshake();

        Console.WriteLine($"Handshake succeeded: {response.StatusCode == HttpStatusCode.OK}");
    }

    private static HttpResponseMessage Handshake()
    {
        var uri = new Uri($"https://{BaseAddress}:{Port}/messageexchange/{MailBox}");
        var response = _client.PostAsync(uri, null);
        return response.Result;
    }

    private static void ConfigureHttpClient()
    {
        var handler = new HttpClientHandler
        {
            ServerCertificateCustomValidationCallback = (sender, cert, chain, sslPolicyErrors) => { return true; },
            CheckCertificateRevocationList = false,
            SslProtocols = SslProtocols.Tls13
                           | SslProtocols.Tls12
                           | SslProtocols.Tls11
                           | SslProtocols.Tls
        };
        var certificate = GetCertificateByThumbprint(Thumbprint);
        handler.ClientCertificates.Add(certificate);
        _client = new HttpClient(handler);
    }

    //Returns a certificate by searching through all likely places
    private static X509Certificate2 GetCertificateByThumbprint(string thumbprint)
    {
        X509Certificate2 certificate;
        //foreach likely certificate store name
        foreach (var name in new[] { StoreName.My, StoreName.Root })
        {
            //foreach store location
            foreach (var location in new[] { StoreLocation.CurrentUser, StoreLocation.LocalMachine })
            {
                //see if the certificate is in this store name and location
                certificate = FindThumbprintInStore(thumbprint, name, location);
                if (certificate != null)
                {
                    //return the resulting certificate
                    return certificate;
                }
            }
        }
        //certificate was not found
        throw new Exception(string.Format("The certificate with thumbprint {0} was not found", thumbprint));
    }

    private static X509Certificate2 FindThumbprintInStore(string thumbprint,
                                                          StoreName name, StoreLocation location)
    {
        //creates the store based on the input name and location e.g. name=My
        var certStore = new X509Store(name, location);
        certStore.Open(OpenFlags.ReadOnly);
        //finds the certificate in question in this store
        var certCollection = certStore.Certificates.Find(X509FindType.FindByThumbprint,
                                                         thumbprint, false);
        certStore.Close();

        if (certCollection.Count > 0)
        {
            //if it is found return
            return certCollection[0];
        }
        else
        {
            //if the certificate was not found return null
            return null;
        }
    }
}

Here's the full error stack

System.AggregateException   HResult=0x80131500   Message=One or more
errors occurred. (An error occurred while sending the request.)
Source=System.Private.CoreLib   StackTrace:    at
System.Threading.Tasks.Task.ThrowIfExceptional(Boolean
includeTaskCanceledExceptions)    at
System.Threading.Tasks.Task1.GetResultCore(Boolean waitCompletionNotification)    at System.Threading.Tasks.Task1.get_Result()    at
IfxMeshClient.Program.Handshake() in C:\Users...\IfxMeshClient\Program.cs:line 41    at
IfxMeshClient.Program.Main(String[] args) in C:\Users...\IfxMeshClient\Program.cs:line 32
Inner Exception 1: HttpRequestException: An error occurred while
sending the request.
Inner Exception 2: IOException: Unable to read data from the transport
connection: An established connection was aborted by the software in
your host machine..
Inner Exception 3: SocketException: An established connection was
aborted by the software in your host machine.

EDIT: I just wanted to add the output from sslyze as I wondered if it could be a cipher mismatch, but these ciphers appear to be available on my version of win10.
* TLS 1.3 Cipher Suites:
     Attempted to connect using 5 cipher suites.
     The server accepted the following 3 cipher suites:
        TLS_CHACHA20_POLY1305_SHA256                      256       ECDH: X25519 (253 bits)
        TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384                            256       ECDH: X25519 (253 bits)
        TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256                            128       ECDH: X25519 (253 bits)
     The group of cipher suites supported by the server has the following properties:
       Forward Secrecy                    OK - Supported
       Legacy RC4 Algorithm               OK - Not Supported
     The server is configured to prefer the following cipher suite:
        TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384                            256       ECDH: X25519 (253 bits)

EDIT1: Not quite sure what to make of Fiddler output. I'm not sure if it confuses things since it refers to TLS12 and then suggests supported versions are TLS13
CONNECT 127.0.0.1:52985 HTTP/1.1
Host: 127.0.0.1:52985

A SSLv3-compatible ClientHello handshake was found. Fiddler extracted the parameters below.

Version: 3.3 (TLS/1.2)
Random: F7 09 8F A8 9A 72 AF 33 93 29 90 48 E4 A2 E2 09 CE BD 7E 27 94 0A C9 53 D4 54 6C 35 0B DF E2 E9
"Time": 12/08/2059 21:41:27
SessionID: empty
Extensions:
    supported_versions  Tls1.3
    signature_algs  rsa_pss_rsae_sha256, rsa_pss_rsae_sha384, rsa_pss_rsae_sha512, rsa_pkcs1_sha256, rsa_pkcs1_sha384, rsa_pkcs1_sha1, ecdsa_secp256r1_sha256, ecdsa_secp384r1_sha384, ecdsa_sha1, dsa_sha1, rsa_pkcs1_sha512, ecdsa_secp521r1_sha512
    supported_groups    x25519 [0x1d], secp256r1 [0x17], secp384r1 [0x18]
    key_share   00 24 00 1D 00 20 95 34 AC 4A A5 6C D8 24 CD 50 29 2E F8 27 B4 59 D7 2C D8 C0 79 7B 14 79 B2 E8 28 6F 36 DE D4 48
    post_handshake_auth
    extended_master_secret  empty
    renegotiation_info  00
    psk_key_exchange_modes  01 01
Ciphers:
    [1302]  TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384
    [1301]  TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256
    ...

and the response was
HTTP/1.1 200 Connection Established
FiddlerGateway: Direct
StartTime: 13:21:35.087
Connection: close

fiddler.network.https> HTTPS handshake to 127.0.0.1 (for #6) failed. System.Security.Authentication.AuthenticationException A call to SSPI failed, see inner exception. < The message received was unexpected or badly formatted

Win32 (SChannel) Native Error Code: 0x80090326

Further the combination of the fiddler output as well as the sslyze output would seem to indicate there are common ciphers as well
TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384
TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256

A: Just to say that, my issue appears to have have been that although I had imported the pem into the certificate store, I had not created a pfx which incorporated the private key file.
See this SO post - Convert a CERT/PEM certificate to a PFX certificate
Having done that I did get more response from the server but was still getting  an Http 403 and the underlying error was

Cannot determine the frame size or a corrupted frame was received

According to this post .NET 4.8 TLS 1.3 Issue on Windows 10, it may be an ongoing issue.

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Next: Scientific Reasoning Up: Comments and Criticisms Previous: Comments and Criticisms
Pupil-as-Scientist Metaphor
As we have pointed out earlier, research interlinking philosophy of science with science education seems to be a fallout of Piagetian constructivism and the pupil-as-scientist metaphor. This metaphor not only motivated studies of students' alternative conceptions but also generated studies that revolve around the debate of whether they can indeed be called novice scientists or not.
Carey [#!careybk!#], Driver and Easley [#!driver-78!#], McCloskey and Kargon, cited in [#!brewer!#] take the stance that children construct theories which are very similar to scientists' theories while DiSessa, [#!disessa!#], Solomon [#!solomon-83!#] and others have argued that children's theories are very different from scientific theories. Those who argue that children's theories are not like scientists', claim that unlike scientists, children's theories are inconsistent, context-bound, lack explanatory power, and are concrete. Brewer and Samarapungavan [#!brewer!#] point out the difference between science of the individual and institutionalized science and argue that differences in reasoning of children and scientists as documented by researchers are due to their failure to acknowledge this difference. They point out that pre-Newtonian theories of tides, terrestrial motion and celestial motion appear to be context-bound compared to Newton's theories. Inconsistencies in individual scientist's theories are in fact recognized because of the presence of written texts and are overcome over long periods of time. With examples of interview protocols on observational astronomy, they also show that children use their own alternative models as explanatory frameworks to answer novel questions.
Lakatosian Underpinnings
What is interesting to note in Brewer's work, is the beginings of the long overdue move towards a Lakatosian framework. In philosophy of science, an important shift in moving from the Popperian framework to the Lakatosian framework was a corresponding shift to research programmes from individual theories as the measure of progress in science. This complemented a recognition of the fact that a normative dimension which is to guide the progress of science cannot arise from outside the practice of science, it has to reflect the actual enterprise of science. In a similar vein, one is impelled to ask how a normative dimension to rationality in children might be dictated from outside the child's framework or world-view.
No comparison of scientists and children can afford to ignore the fact that the scientist works within a research programme and his/her functioning is influenced by the interplay of various interactions within the community. If one has to understand the functioning of the child, then one needs to identify what constitutes and characterizes the research programme for a child. One inherent difficulty in such an endeavor would be the fact that the scientific life-world constitutes a single sub-culture while a child's life-world constitutes several such sub-cultures (for instance, home, school, peer group and so on). Clarity on how far these sub-cultures are independent of each other, how they affect each other and interact in the child's world-view, might have implications for future work.
Pupils: not scientists
A crucial point that is often ignored in science education studies of children's theories is the fact that the culture of science is an alien culture for most children. Children in fact need to be groomed to appreciate science or participate in it. Attempting to draw out the similarities or differences between childrens' and scientists' ways of reasoning seems to be analogous to comparing the wood of a table with the trunk of a fully grown tree. A tree trunk has taken its form over a long time. It has grown with the efforts of people, watered, nurtured with manure, and protected against bad weather. A table has been carved and given a shape as desired by the carpenter. A tree survives despite one of its branches being diseased. Similarly a scientist has been trained in the tradition of science, and is living in a community working towards a shared goal, held by a common core; where despite anomalies in individual theories, the programme is sustained by other members of the community. Children perhaps do not share similar goals as those of scientists and therefore, debating on whether their views are like or unlike scientists is too constrained a line of thought and rather superfluous. A child is yet being 'taught' the ways of science. It is important to recognize that the world of science which is the life-world of the scientist is not the life-world of the child- a tree is living while a table is not. 2 By arguing so, we do not however intend to say that a child's life is passive and moulded completely by others. Rather, a child's world is wider than a scientist's and encompasses many world-views besides science. Therefore, the situation in which a developmental psychologist poses a task or a problem from science to the child and interprets her response against a scientist's theory remains merely an artifact used by the researcher but does not throw any light on scientific rationality in children. The child's rationale would borrow its premises from theoretical or empirical perspectives from many worlds, not only science.


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Teatime: that most agreeable hour | Arts & Leisure | Irish Echo
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Teatime: that most agreeable hour
Margaret M. Johnson.
Page Turner / Edited by Peter McDermott
The recorded history of tea in China goes back almost 5,000 years. Ireland, in contrast, is such a newcomer that the country's tea pioneers are still its biggest names.
And so, Bewley's was officially founded in 1840, not long after the beginning of the story, as the China Tea Company. In 1901, James J. Barry founded Barry's Tea and began selling it from his shop on Prince's Street in Cork City. In Dublin in the following year, the Lyons family established their tea business on High Street, near Christchurch Cathedral, before moving north of the Liffey to Marlborough Street, behind the old Gresham Hotel.
In "Teatime in Ireland," Margaret M. Johnson tells this story in an admirably compressed way. Among its fascinating moments are the breaking of the dependence of Ireland's tea-drinkers upon the London Tea Auction, with the government's formation of Irish Tea Importers Ltd. following World War II. Another is the turn towards East Africa in the 1960s.
A constant throughout is the Irish emphasis on quality. Ireland remains one of the biggest consumers of tea, where it's taken strong and with plenty of milk. Of course, the emphasis here isn't just on tea; it's on teatime, and what comes with it. Johnson quotes novelist Henry James: "There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
After the history, we get chapters "Sandwiches and Savories": "Scones, Tea Breads and Tray Bakes" and "Teatime Sweets."
Among the volume's many impressive features is the kind of photography one usually associates with large-format, hardcover books. It is large format, but in paperback and competitively priced at $19.99.
Jeff Meade of irishphiladelphia.com wrote: "Pull up a chair, pour yourself a steaming cup of your favorite tea, and then settle in for a feast for the taste buds as well as the eyes," while Roseann Tully of Intermezzo magazine called "Teatime in Ireland" Johnson's "most glorious book yet"; and Gerry Regan, of thewildgeese.irish social network, said that "Margaret Johnson proves again to be one of Irish gastronomy's most fervent, accomplished, and artful ambassadors."
Johnson herself told us, "Simply put, it's about 'taking tea,' both formal and informal, and the special relationship Irish people have with it. It has a bit of Irish tea history and more than seventy recipes for the three 'courses' in a formal teas. The recipes come from well-known castle hotels like Ashford and Dromoland; from five-star hotels like the Merrion and the Shelbourne; and from friends who are just great Irish cooks."
The popular Echo columnist added: "Since I'm not a chef or a food professional, I'm often asked how I started writing cookbooks. My simple answer is this: 'I've always had an interest in cooking and a passion for Ireland; add to that, I was a secondary school English and Journalism teacher for 32 years, so writing, cooking, and traveling became a great mix.'
"My first cookbook came together after I spent months contacting chefs and owner-members of Ireland's Blue Book hotel collection asking for their best examples of the 'new Irish cuisine,' a food movement that emerged in the 1990s," Johnson recalled. "I was also in the right place at the right time, and when the now-defunct Bon Appetít magazine featured Ireland in its annual 'Special Collector's Edition' (May 1996), people everywhere, including book publishers, began to sit up and take notice.
"The magazine had previously featured popular food destinations like Tuscany, Provence, and Paris, so when a photo of white soda bread with butter and jam appeared on the cover, you knew things were about to change in the world of Irish 'cuisine,'" she said. "A book agent actually contacted me to encourage me to write a cookbook that would appeal to Irish-Americans. I called it 'The Irish Heritage Cookbook' (Chronicle Books, 1998), which focused mainly on traditional recipes. The rest, as they say, is history."
Margaret M. Johnson
Date of birth: July 7, 1944
Place of birth: Newburyport, Mass.
Spouse: My husband died in 2013 from ALS.
Children: Mark, 45, and Kate, 43; five grandchildren
Residence: Westhampton Beach, N.Y.
Published works: My first book was titled "Festival Europe" (1992), a guide to fairs and festivals throughout Europe, including the "Puck Fair" in Killorglin, Co Kerry, that I enjoyed on my first visit to Ireland in 1984. After visiting two to three times a year after that, I became fascinated with the food scene and turned my attention to the "food revolution." From the mid-1990s on, I've written exclusively about Irish food — traditional, modern, pub grub, puddings and desserts, seasonal, Christmas, you name it — and have published twelve cookbooks since then. "Teatime in Ireland" is the newest.
What is your writing routine? Are there ideal conditions?
After working out the organization of the book, I only need a computer and a kitchen!
What advice do you have for aspiring [cookbook] writers?
Make friends with chefs and have a good appetite.
Name three books that are memorable in terms of your reading pleasure.
One of my all-time favorites is Cathy Cash Spellman's "An Excess of Love" (1985). I also loved Delia Owens' recent novel "Where the Crawdads Sing" and always enjoy Daniel Silva's books featuring his art restorer/Israeli spy Gabriel Allon.
What book are you currently reading?
My daughter hosts a podcast called "Pop Fiction Women" and encouraged me to read Sally Rooney's "Normal People," one of the books she features on it. I just finished it and can only say "quite a read!" Looking forward to seeing it as a BBC series this spring.
Is there a book you wish you had written?
Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Name a book that you were pleasantly surprised by.
I was very impressed with Delia Owens' first novel "Where the Crawdads Sing."
If you could meet one author, living or dead, who would it be?
I'd like to have a chat with Maeve Binchy over a cup of tea.
What book changed your life?
Bernadette Devlin's "The Price of my Soul."
What is your favorite spot in Ireland?
It used to be Kinsale, but now I'm in love with Dingle.
You're Irish if…
You know the difference between Colcannon and Champ.
Imbolg, 1st day of Celtic spring
Feb 14 By Deirdre Batson
Clarke remembered 40 years on
Nov 30 By Geoffrey Cobb
London steps up for 'new normal'
Oct 16 By Daniel Neely


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State Route 340 (SR 340) is a short state highway in Lyon County, Nevada. The route covers a portion of Bridge Street in the city of Yerington.

Route description

SR 340 begins at the intersection of Bridge Street and State Route 339 just west of the city limits and east of Yerington Mine. From there, the highway heads east on Bridge Street, immediately crossing over the Walker River. The route passes through farm areas and just north of the Yerington Paiute Indian Colony as it heads into more populated areas of the city. SR 340 travels a little over  on Bridge Street before the designation ends at the junction of Main Street (State Route 208).

History
State Route 340 was established on July 1, 1976.

Major intersections

See also

References

340
Transportation in Lyon County, Nevada


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There is no better way to enjoy the beauty of Plumas County than by exploring it first-hand and on foot. Whether you take a leisurely stroll or a strenuous hike, you'll experience the magnificence of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges along an extensive system of hiking trails. Here's a look at some of the most accessible ones:
Dogs are welcome (leash preferred) on all National Forest hiking trails. Within Plumas-Eureka State Park, dogs are only allowed on the Grass Lake trail, and dogs are not allowed on hiking trails in Lassen Volcanic National Park, although they are welcome in the parking lots, roads and road shoulders, campgrounds and picnic areas.
About 80 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) stretch across Plumas County, with elevations ranging from 2,400 to 7,000 feet. This famous west coast trail, open to foot and horseback traffic only, encompasses a total of 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada. The Plumas County section can be accessed six miles west of Chester, at Belden in the Feather River Canyon, at Bucks Summit on Bucks Lake Road, off Big Creek Road near Bucks Lake, along the Quincy/La Porte Road, and in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. The communities of Chester and Quincy both welcome PCT hikers. Due to changes in the trail each year, the exact half-way point varies slightly, but is near Highway 36 just west of Chester.
The Almanor Basin offers a myriad of hiking opportunities, including the paved Lake Almanor Recreation Trail that follows the west shore of the lake. The Almanor area also is close to some magnificent hikes within Lassen Volcanic National Park and the nearby Caribou Wilderness Area.
Collins Pines Lumber Company has a short walk off the PCT on the north side of Highway 36 called Park 40 which offers a self-guided interpretive trail.
The Feather River Canyon affords hikers the opportunity to hike near one of the most beautiful waterways in the state, as well as to marvel at many of man's engineering feats.
In the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area, one trail follows the lake while another takes hikers to remote mountain lakes higher up. Bucks Lake Trailhead map.
The Indian Valley area has self-guided nature walks pleasant for families and seniors, including the Round Valley Lake Nature Walk near Greenville and the short hike to spectacular Indian Falls. Indian Falls is about nine miles south of Greenville on Highway 89. It is worth a quick stop to walk to the fall. See why this was a special place for the Maidu Indians. Intermediate hiking trails are located off the road to Antelope Lake, including a trail between Antelope and Taylor Lakes. And be sure to check out the trails around the beautiful Heart K Ranch in Genesee Valley.
The Lakes Basin Recreation Area in the southeastern part of the county near Graeagle has hundreds of great hiking trails, including a loop trail that leads past nine mountain lakes.
Ambitious hikers can climb to the top of the Sierra Buttes, Mt. Elwell or Eureka Peak, while others may prefer a less strenuous stroll to Madora Lake, located within Plumas Eureka State Park. Click on the map for full-size version.
The Lake Davis Recreation Area, north of Portola has a 5.1 mile hiking trail along the east shore of the lake that accesses the campgrounds, and another four miles was added last year.
Before you set out, click on the image to the right to download a copy of the Plumas County Hiking Guide, which offers more detail on the most popular hikes, including the trail length, difficulty and approximate hiking times. The guide is also available at local visitor information centers
Two locally-authored guidebooks on area hiking trails also are available for sale at the Plumas County Museum in Quincy and several other locations throughout the county.
For detailed information and maps on all of the available trails in the area, call the Plumas National Forest (530) 283-2050 or the Lassen National Forest (530) 258-2141. If you're going on one of the more remote trails, it's best to bring along a compass and a forest service map. For topo maps and further information on specific hikes in Plumas County check out wildernet.com. For information about trail restoration contact Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship.
Places to Stay by Area
Places to Stay by Type
Places to Camp
Graeagle and Portola
Greenville Indian Valley
Boating and Swimming
Cross Country Ski & Snowshoeing
Lakes in Plumas County
Snowplay
Events, Jan Feb & March
Events, April May & June
Events, July Aug & Sept.
Events, Oct Nov & Dec.
Forests and Wilderness
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Parks and Picnic Areas
Plumas Eureka State Park
Plumas County Museum
Quincy Chamber
Chester/Lake Almanor Visitor Center
Indian Valley Chamber
Eastern Plumas Chamber
Portola Visitors Center
Almanor Ranger District
Plumas National Forest HQ
Mt. Hough Ranger District
Beckwourth Ranger District
Challenge Visitor Center
Feather River Ranger District
This site is operated by the Plumas County Tourism,
Recreation & Hospitality Council. Need information?
info@plumascounty.org
Click here for sponsorship form.
© by PCTRHC


Apple CEO Tim Cook has written an apology for the company's warranty policies in China.
It is posted on Apple's Chinese site.
Apple says it's going to change its warranty policies.
China's state-controlled media outlets were hammering Apple for the last week over its warranty policies. China said they were in violation of local law and not equal with Apple's practices elsewhere in the world.
Cook has said that he believes China will be Apple's largest market eventually. The attacks from China's government put that in jeopardy, so this is likely an attempt to smooth things over.
This is Cook's second big apology as CEO. The last one was for Apple Maps, which was slammed upon release for being unreliable.
UPDATE: We have another post on this, with a real translation. Cook says, "We sincerely apologize to our customers for any concern or confusion we may have caused."


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Leslie M. Smith, P.C.
leslie.smith@kirkland.com
Chicago +1 312 862 2141
Leslie Smith is a litigation partner and was a long-time member of the Firm's Global Management Committee. She concentrates her practice in the areas of pharmaceutical, class action, consumer fraud and antitrust litigation.
Leslie was identified as a leading products liability lawyer by Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business from 2011–2020, in which she has been described as an "Excellent strategist," "a terrific lawyer," and as a "Rising Star" in the 2010 edition. In 2017 she was selected to the Crain's Chicago Business "Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago" list. Most recently, in 2020, The Legal 500 U.S. recommended Leslie for her work in Product Liability, Mass Torts and Class Actions: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices: Defense and for General Commercial Disputes in 2018. From 2012–2015, The Legal 500 U.S. recommended Leslie for her work in Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices. She was also recommended in 2015 for Commercial Litigation. The Legal 500 stated that Leslie has a 'good strategic approach', 'demonstrates personal commitment to the company's cause' and 'acquires and deploys the best firm talent appropriately.' Leslie has been named to the Benchmark: Top 250 Women in Litigation each year since 2013. Additionally, in April 2004, Leslie was listed as one of 21 women litigators on the rise in the article A Woman's Place is in the Courtroom, which appeared in Diversity & the Bar magazine. In July 2001, Leslie was selected as one of 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch by The Law Bulletin Publishing Company.
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Germany Returns Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria After a Century
Germany is returning 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria more than a century after they were looted by British colonists, a step described by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock as long overdue.
Michael Nienaber
Published Dec 18, 2022 • 2 minute read
(Bloomberg) — Germany is returning 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria more than a century after they were looted by British colonists, a step described by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock as long overdue.
In a statement issued in Berlin on Sunday before her departure for Abuja, Baerbock said she would hand over the artifacts from German museums in a ceremony on Tuesday.
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"That will not heal all wounds of the past. But together with the federal states, cities and museums, we are showing that Germany is serious about coming to terms with its dark colonial history," she said.
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The return of the objects will allow schoolchildren, scientists and the general public in Nigeria to finally see stolen art treasures in their own country and no longer only from afar, in books and on the internet, Baerbock said.
The so-called Benin Bronzes are a collection of about 3,000 sculptures and other objects, some of which are several centuries old. The artifacts adorned the palace of the former Kingdom of Benin which was attacked by British colonists in 1897.
They were brought to Europe and later sold off in London to recoup the costs of the military mission. The artifacts ended up scattered around the world, including in museums in Britain, other European countries and the US as well as in private collections. There are about 1,000 objects in Germany alone.
"This coming to terms with colonial injustice also opens a new chapter in deeper cooperation with Nigeria," Baerbock said. With a population of more than 210 million, it's the largest democracy in Africa. Baerbock lauded Nigeria's important role in regional EC OW organization and the African Union, but also as a key provider of troops in UN peacekeeping missions.
Nigeria is still a major CO2 emitter and exporter of fossil fuels, Baerbock noted, and Germany wants to work closely with the country on the global challenge of containing the climate crisis.
"The government's plans for an energy transition are all the more important," she added.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art returned 29 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in October under the US institution's new ethical returns policy.
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Holiday Music 2015 – Albums, Videos and Songs
Posted in Music, Video	by kidscangroove
I was decorating our tree with my daughter Emily the other night and when I heard her singing along with "Frosty the Snowman" it seemed like everything was quiet in that moment. Music is such a significant part of the holiday season and it never goes out of style. This year brings another great bunch of variety to add to your classics. They also make excellent holiday gifts/stocking stuffers! Giving the gift of music is truly a gift that keeps on giving. Enjoy!
Rocknoceros – Happy Holidays
Rocknoceros comes forth with a rock solid collection of holiday jams. Happy Holidays contains 9 tracks that start from Halloween and end with New Years. What I love most are the combination of musical styles and the creative approach this Virignina-based trio takes towards traditional tunes. In many ways they remind me of They Might Be Giants. "Christmas Brie," for example, features some punny dialogue around the words "Christmas Tree" and is layered over some Vince Guaraldi-esque jazz. The Peanuts quality of this song goes well with the album cover which also reminds me a bit of scenes from the TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas. "The Dreidel Song" honors a traditional Chanukah game and "Wenceslas" echoes all the gratitude, love and giving of the season with a memorable story set to the toll of beloved holiday bells. Happy Holidays will help you glide through the last quarter of the year and send you happily sailing into the coming new year.
Happy Holidays is available through Rocknoceros' official store.
Josh and the Jamtones – Jammin' with Jew!, Volume 2 Holiday Xxplosion!
A huge part of Jewish tradition is centered around music – song, and especially dance. Each one significantly contributes to the practice of traditions and observance. So the fact that Josh and the Jamtones, known for their high energy kindie jams, put out an album that promises to be a "Holiday Xxplosion" (double X for Xtra Large fun!) just makes sense, and is awesome. Though there are plenty of songs for Jewish families out there, the Jamtones bring a hip, cohesive alternative to the fold. Jammin' with Jew!, Volume 2 is a collection of 14 songs in both English and Hebrew. The prayer for peace, "Oseh Shalom" sounds even more on point backed by some equally harmonious reggae rhythm, while the more secular "Amen," a Bluegrassy/Big Band track encourages gratitude in a bold way. "Amen" is such a joyful song, there's no doubt you'll find yourself engaged with this song while clapping along. Chanukah specific songs include a rollicking ska-drenched version of "Oh Chanukah" – super danceable for those ready to turn their living room into a mad Horah dance party – and a swingin' version of "Dreidle." Jammin' with Jew!, Volume 2 offers families a one-stop destination ready for a happy set of celebrations throughout the year. We are a family that celebrates both Christmas and Jewish holidays and having an album with popular Jewish songs all in one place has been an especially welcome convenience.
Jammin' with Jew!, Volume 2 is available through iTunes, CDBaby and Amazon.
Andrew & Polly – Other Days
Representing the West Coast is the wonderfully warm duo of Andrew & Polly. They are offering up a sweet little gift of 4 songs celebrating tradition and family. As a bonus gift, the duo teamed up with master collaborator Mista Cookie Jar in "L.A. Christmas" which delights with festively mellow sun and sand style. Together they remind us that regardless of whether you've got pine trees or palm trees (or are rockin' a Hawaiian shirt), this is simply the season to fill up on love and just sway together. The beauty of Other Days is that it truly can persist beyond the holiday season. Though half of the songs include holiday specific references, "Thank You for the Box" and "A Mapmaker's Song" go beyond the boundaries of this time of year, and feature what makes Andrew & Polly so lovable – a little whimsy and a whole lotta charm. Ending with "A Mapmaker's Song," families will relate to the sentiment that home truly is where the heart is.
Other Days is available through Andrew & Polly's online store, and iTunes.
Greg Page – Here Comes Christmas!
Greg Page, otherwise known as The Yellow Wiggle, has embarked on a solo path with a new production group called Yellow Entertainment and a children's program called Butterscotch's Playground (available through DVD ). Just in time for the holidays, Page has produced a holiday album full of original and traditional songs which display vocal chops that easily put him in even footing with some of the holiday's best crooners. Page's voice, like Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, and even Ol' Blue Eyes, is full of the same smooth characteristics that have made the aforementioned notables significant voices of the season. Here Comes Christmas! will be nostalgic for adults reminiscing on their own childhood traditions while gleefully making new memories with little ones to reflect back upon when they are grown. Beloved tunes such as "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "White Christmas," "Silver Bells," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" among other favorites found in this collection are why music has become such a staple for invoking the holiday spirit. The arrangements are preserved to the tee for the most part, although "The Twelve Days of Christmas" gets wild and wooly as it features guinea pigs, goldfish and puppy dogs with a bonus of goat's milk (which is made into…well, you'll have to listen to find out! No holiday spoilers here!). Among the aforementioned albums in this post Here Comes Christmas! is a comforting and familiar place to return to, just like coming in from the cold and being handed a warm mug of cocoa and some freshly baked cookies. This is definitely an album you can just spin while gleefully trimming your Christmas tree. Every now and then you might just catch yourself singing along and then smiling as you look around and see your little ones joining you in the chorus.
Here Comes Christmas! also contains 4 bonus songs from Butterscotch's Playground and is available from iTunes and the official Butterscotch TV website.
Maestro Classics – The Nutcracker
One of the most iconic soundtracks of the season is The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky's lush orchestration is truly prized and unforgettable.
Adapted and conducted by Stephen Simon and narrated by Jim Weiss, Maestro Classics presents music (performed by The London Philharmonic Orchestra) that tells the story of this enchanting ballet.
This retelling of The Nutcracker is punctuated by the majestic sounds of the ballet in the background. Jim is a master storyteller and his enthusiastic narration will adorn children's imaginations with lavish scenes full of wonder featuring Clara, her Nutcracker Prince, the battle with the Mouse King, and the dance with the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The Nutcracker will always conjure up feelings of Christmas and this album is truly an excellent gift of the season. Maestro Classics is dedicated to fostering a love of classical music and their storytelling series will help children pair important works with time honored soundtracks, thereby identifying with the music (independent of the story) later on. Combining a story with the music also serves as a great resource for children who may not already be familiar with or who may not prefer classical music or songs without words.
Each CD set comes with an activity booklet which includes bite-sized educational features such as The History of Ballet, a few lines of music for "Overture to The Nutcracker," information about the Harp, a brief bio of Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, and some word games. In addition to The Nutcracker, Maestro Classics offers other timeless pieces as part of their Stories in Music series which brings the magic of theater, classical music and storytelling into a very accessible space for families, whether you are listening at home, or traveling in the car.
You can purchase this set, along with other fabulous classical music collections at the Maestro Classics official site.
Laurie Berkner – A Laurie Berkner Christmas
The following songs are from one of our favorite holiday albums, A Laurie Berkner Christmas, which features a mix of Christmas, Chanukah and seasonal songs. "Candle Chase" has a nice rhythm similar to the beat found in many Jewish songs. Perfect for celebrating around the brilliant glow of your menorah.
Laurie recently came out with a new video for "Children Go Where I send Thee" which also features 2-time Grammy nom Brady Rymer. It's such an infectious version of this classic song which is featured on an equally heartwarming and upbeat album. You'll love it. "Children Go Where I Send Thee" is featured on both A Laurie Berkner Christmas and Laurie's recently released Laurie Berkner's Favorite Classic Kids' Songs.
Read my previous review of A Laurie Berkner Christmas here.
For posts from previous years featuring our favorites, check out Songs for the Season – Part 1, Songs for the Season – Part 2, Untangling the Christmas Lights – Brady Rymer, Santa Flying in your Sleigh – Todd McHatton.
Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam – "Summertime Santa"
As a native of New Jersey, and a resident of California, the sounds of this song, and seeing Santa give the shaka (aka "hang ten") sign makes me smile. Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam's new holiday track, "Summertime Santa" rings with jingle bells and some good ol' Jersey Rock n' Roll. So what does Santa do in the summertime? He hangs up his big red winter coat, and heads down the shore to unwind, basking in the glory of all that the boardwalk has to offer. Didner and the crew conjure up some classic Springsteen sounds with this happy holiday number. Check it.
https://mommusic.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/summertime-santa-jason-didner-and-the-jungle-gym-jam-320-kbps.mp3
"Summertime Santa" was produced by Marc "Baze" Bazerman (from Baze and His Silly Friends), and is available for download via CD Baby, iTunes, BandCamp, JungleGymJam.com
A good blend of original and traditional tunes keeps the music of this season feeling fresh. Each one of the albums and videos mentioned in this post, as well as those from previous years, is guaranteed to fill you up over the coming holi-days!
Stay tuned for the addition of holiday songs!
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Songs for the season – Part 2
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Happy holidays everyone! I previously published a post recommending some holiday albums that were worthy of bringing cheer to your ear(s). I also promised to post a Part 2 with the hope of getting it out before Christmas. And even though that day has come (where does the time go?) for many of us, there are others that are still celebrating. So, in the spirit of the 12 days of Christmas, other ongoing holiday celebrations, or to add even more joy to the season, below are a few more suggestions that we've been enjoying and know you will too.
Big Bang Boom – The Holidays Are Here
Coming off their most recent release, Because I Said So, the North Carolina trio managed to whip up a batch of some original holiday tunes just in time for, well, the holidays! The 5-song EP contains all original tracks done in Big Bang Boom's signature style which always carries an honest-to-goodness message or two worth a few smiles and giggles. Even though Christmas Day is here, it feels especially nice to be reminded that "the spirit of the holidays doesn't have to happen once a year," as the song "It's the Holiday Season" suggests. It's a short song that suggests activities like going ice skating, big hill sledding and sharing a meal as ways to keep up the momentum of the holiday spirit throughout the year. Even Santa gets his own theme song in "That's Just Christmas," a fiddle ridden funk hoedown number with a bit of soul. Yes, all of that! The Holidays Are Here is a great album to take with you throughout the year. You can listen to the album at Big Bang Boom's official site and then download it along with their other albums at CDBaby.
The Jimmies – Mama Said Nog You Out
Mama Said Nog You Out is a 13-song collection of rockin' holiday jams. Ashley Albert, the frontwoman and crafty songstress for The Jimmies, sings songs in the spirit of the entire holiday season. Each song has a ton of character with catchy hooks that will have you reciting lyrics well after your kids have gone to bed. In particular, "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," a novelty back in the day, once again sounds fresh as it's sung for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. There's even a song for those that celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah, dubbed "Chrismukaah." I particularly enjoy listening to the light and fluffy sweetness of Albert's voice in the dreamy sounding "It's a Marshmallow World." Heavily endorsed by the Fruitcake Defense League (as noted on the album's cover), Mama Said Nog You Out is sure to fill you with all kinds of delight. Available for digital download through Amazon, as well as, other media retailers.
Todd McHatton – Christmas Songs
Todd McHatton, known for his psychedelic kindie pop, offers fans an ever-growing list of holiday tunes. The list was started in 2009 with a new song added in 2010 and 4 new songs added in 2011. This year's track, "I Think I'm a Christmas Bunny," is an adaptation of McHatton's wildly popular single "I Think I'm a Bunny," featuring Marvy Monstone (our favorite furry purple monster who thinks he's a bunny). Although the majority of songs are related to Christmas, "Put The Star On Top," mentions the fact that some people celebrate Hanukkah, as McHatton's daughter informs Marvy while she is drawing a Menorah. McHatton's gentle voice accompanied by thoughtful lyrics and groovy sounds brings lots of charm to this holiday mix. The 11-song collection can be sampled and purchased for $1.99 through the Bandcamp widget below.
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Songs for the Season Part 1
Posted in Playlists, Video	by kidscangroove
Now that we are past Thanksgiving, the holiday season is officially underway. Usually, we break out classic holiday CDs while stringing up lights around the house (and on my daughter's dollhouse) and taking in the scents of our special candles. I've always loved the comfort of Ella Fitzgerald and Brenda Lee. Even Frank Sinatra and some instrumental holiday jazz have warmed our hearts on those cold nights. But for the past few years, we've added some variety to our music collection as some very talented kindie artists have released holiday albums containing both originals tunes and renditions of the season's most beloved classics. The suggestions below are based on what we are listening to the most right now and those that we think your family will enjoy just as much. But, this is just the first list! There's more to come so stay tuned for part 2!
You will find a YouTube playlist corresponding with the list of albums in this post, as well as the sample track "Jingle Bells" from Renee & Jeremy's Sunny Christmas," at the end of this post. Enjoy!
We have been devoted Laurie fans for several years now and getting to hear Laurie's very first Christmas album, A Laurie Berkner Christmas, means this holiday season just got a whole lot sweeter. Coupled with her infectious charm, the songs are catchy and ready for some holiday sing-alongs. The album features 15 traditional holiday and seasonal songs, three of which were originally written by Laurie: "Santa's Coming To My House Tonight," "Candy Cane Jane," originally featured on her 2008 release Rocketship Run, and "Christmas Lights." Joining Laurie on the album is Brady Rymer in the spirited "Children Go Where I Send Thee (below)." Elizabeth Mitchell also joins in on the beautiful, folksy rendition of "Silent Night."Kids will enjoy wiggling around, kicking their feet and laughing like they're Santa Claus in "Santa's Coming to My House Tonight," spelling along with Laurie in "Jingle Bells" and learning about Gumdrop Joe, Candy Cane Jane and her horse with the candy cane mane in "Candy Cane Jane."
A Laurie Berkner Christmas is truly delightful and one that should definitely be opened before Christmas. The album and the single "Candle Chase," recorded especially for those who celebrate Chanukah, is available for purchase and digital download through Berkner's site, Amazon, and other media outlets.
Renee & Jeremy – Sunny Christmas
Expanding on their 2011 single "Sunny Christmas," Renee & Jeremy recently released a 6-song EP of the same name just in time for the holidays. Like other recordings from the Los Angeles duo, Sunny Christmas is like comfort food for your soul. The album opens with a sentimental greeting in "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," and you will instantly want to add your voice to the harmonious vocals and your hands to the rhythmic clapping. The title track, "Sunny Christmas," is a bouncy pop tune that reminds us that the true gift of the season is spreading peace, love and happiness to those around us. It's hard not to feel cozy and warm while listening to anything by Renee & Jeremy and Sunny Christmas is certainly no exception. So, as you string up your tinsel and mistletoe or sip a cup of hot cocoa, let Renee & Jeremy fill the room with joy as they wish you and your family good tidings. Sunny Christmas can be sampled and purchased through Renee & Jeremy's site and Amazon, as well as other regular media outlets. And be sure to listen to "Jingle Bells" at the bottom of the post.
Mama Doni – Chanukah Fever
Doni Zasloff, aka Mama Doni has Chanukah FEVER! brings us a quirky compilation of Chanukah songs that is sure to shine like a brightly lit menorah amidst the plethora of Christmas albums on the shelves or maybe even in your living room. Expanding on her 2008 EP, I Love Chanukah, Mama Doni's Chanukah Fever celebrates the historical and traditional aspects of the holiday through a variety of musical styles, including disco, reggae, rock and '80s freestyle rap. The 14-song album includes original tracks such as "The Funky Gold Menorah," "Latke Man" and "La Vida Dreidel." Even Hanukah Harry gets a personal note. Mama Doni's songwriting skills and knack for Jewish humor is sure to bring your family to tears with laughter this holiday season.
Chanukah Fever can be sampled and purchased through Mama Doni's site, Amazon and other media outlets.
Bonus: Mama Doni's cookbook, Get Cooking, was just released, and it includes some fine family recipes and a 29-song CD. Grab it while it's hot!
2013 UPDATE: Check out for Mama Doni's new releases, Mama Doni's Jewish Holiday Party(DVD) and Mama Doni: The Acoustic Jewish Holiday Collection (CD), available beginning November 12 at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, iTunes, FYE Stores, See of Sound, and directly through Mama Doni's website. This collection of Chanukah themed songs is set to acoustic and bluegrass sounds creating a warm, sentimental vibe. Highly recommended. See YouTube video playlist below to check out some of these sweet sounds for songs like "A Chanukah Love Song, 'Eight,'" "Honey This Ain't Money," and "Chanukah, Oh Chanukah" which contains Hebrew and English verses.
The Hipwaders – A Kindie Christmas
A Kindie Christmas by Bay Area band The Hipwaders is a holiday classic and offers a unique take on holiday jams. The album features 10 original songs filled with a diverse array of sounds ranging from funk in "It's Wintertime" to country rock in "Santa's Train," which features Santa coming down the tracks in a red hopper car full of toys, and the R.E.M.-like sound of "Wake Up." Other songs include "Tinsel & Lights," a nostalgic ode to festive traditions, and "Christmas Vicuna," a humorous tale about a South American camel who dreams of flying like a reindeer.
A 2010 Honors Award winner from the National Parenting Publication Association (NAPPA), A Kindie Christmas is the perfect alternative to the classic carols of the season and will have your family rockin' around the Christmas tree and beyond.
A Kindie Christmas can be sampled and purchased through the The Hipwaders' site (where you can also find local holiday show dates), Amazon and other media outlets.
Dan Zanes – Christmas in Concord
Dan Zanes' fans will have another reason to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with the re-release of Christmas in Concord. The mini-album which celebrates the old Christian tunes that have been a part of Christmases in Zanes' hometown of Concord, NH, for generations also has two new songs which feature Pulitzer Prize winning author Suzan-Lori Parks. Parks brings rich, soulful accompaniment in my favorite song, "Rise Up Shepherd and Follow." The song was initially performed at a legendary local venue for people in need, known as the Friendly Kitchen. During a road trip, Zanes and Parks wrote "I'm Counting the Days Until Christmas" while reminiscing about their fathers' experiences in the military. As with most of Zanes' work, there is a feeling of joy in being surrounded by, creating and sharing music. Christmas in Concord carries the same feeling. Coupled with a nostalgic backstory, a well chosen collaboration and Zanes' soft rasp, classics like "Joy To the World," "Deck the Halls" and "Silent Night," are sure to warm your heart as you snuggle and share your own stories with your loved ones. Christmas in Concord can be heard and purchased through Dan Zanes' official site and Amazon, as well as other regular media outlets.
Ben Rudnick – It's Santa Claus!
It's Santa Claus! by Ben Rudnick & Friends contains renditions of traditional holiday tunes that don't stray too far from the sounds of the originals but certainly showcase the group's signature folksy rock style. The title track, "It's Santa Claus," an original on the album, is a bouncy tune that is just as jolly as the man in the red suit.
The album is made up of catchy arrangements filled with the instrumental stylings of the many "Friends" who play along with Rudnick. "Jingle Bells" is jazzy with saxophonic accents, and even "Greensleeves," a song I obsessively played on the piano in my earlier days, gets a jumpstart with some fast-paced finger picking and accordion before it slows down toward the end.
It's Santa Claus will provide your family with a fresh festive twist on holiday classics. You can hear samples and purchase It's Santa Claus! through Rudnick's site, Amazon and other media outlets. Learn about the inspiration for and the making of the album on Rudnick's blog.
Holiday Playlist [Courtesy of YouTube]
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