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The Time Is Now: Support Palestine's UN Bid
The enhancement of Palestine's status is not an attempt to delegitimize Israel. It is designed to legitimize the State of Palestine. If the international community is serious about protecting the two-state solution, then each member country needs to make good on their word by voting with Palestine, today.
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Today, Palestine will ask the UN General Assembly to vote on a resolution to enhance its status to that of Observer State. This step will be a milestone in realigning international efforts to achieve peace in the region, within the framework of international law and the values embodied in the UN Charter. There should be no doubt: Supporting this initiative will create a new, positive, and effective momentum for a just path to peace in our region.
Some are questioning what Palestine's oft-termed "UN bid" represents. The enhancement of Palestine's status at the UN is our sovereign right, anchored in the spirit and letter of international law. Self-determination is an inalienable right, enshrined in the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sixty-five years ago, Israel was admitted to the UN based on its commitment to implement General Assembly resolutions 181 and 194. Palestine's admission has been awaiting implementation for well over half a century.
The enhancement of Palestine's status is a step towards ending the status quo and the entrenchment of Israeli occupation, colonization and apartheid policies which severely oppress the Palestinian population, denying them their most basic human rights, and quickly rendering the two-state solution unviable.
The enhancement of Palestine's status is a way to protect the internationally-agreed upon formula for peace: The two-state solution on the 1967 border. The ultimate objective, as declared by the entire international community, is that of two independent states living side by side in peace. This necessarily requires that Palestine is recognized as a state. Supporting this step will therefore contribute towards safeguarding the two-state solution. It is a serious attempt to end a 15 year impasse in the peace process imposed by Israel, while it continues to gobble up our land through its regime of colonization, segregation and control. Our attempt is an investment in peace, a release from severe political deadlock and a way to prevent the erosion of the two-state solution.
There have also been misleading suggestions as to what Palestine's UN bid represents, which should be clarified. To begin with, the enhancement of Palestine's status is not a unilateral step. While the declaration of independence by any country is inherently a sovereign and unilateral decision, going to the United Nations to seek recognition as a state among its 193 members is, on the contrary, a multilateral step par excellence.
The enhancement of Palestine's status is not an attempt to bypass negotiations. Statehood, and indeed the recognition of statehood, is a sovereign right which has never been negotiated bilaterally and is not a final status issue. Independence and statehood have never been negotiable. The notion that Israel should approve the Palestinians' inalienable right to self-determination is simply illogical, immoral, and totally unacceptable. Palestine is not seceding from a greater Israel; it is struggling to end peacefully its illegal occupation. The Palestinian leadership remains committed to the political process whereby all final status issues will be resolved through direct negotiations. However, the success of negotiations is contingent upon the existence of a credible and serious Israeli peace partner that is ready to commit to ending the occupation based on the parameters clearly outlined in previous negotiations, international law, and relevant UN resolutions. To be a credible negotiating partner, Israel must implement previously signed agreements, which Israel categorically ignores. Selective implementation by the occupier is no implementation at all. It creates nothing but distrust.
The enhancement of Palestine's status is not an attempt to delegitimize Israel. We continue to honor our commitment to recognize the State of Israel on the borders of 1967. It is a step designed to legitimize the State of Palestine, to work towards its freedom and independence, and thus allow for a peaceful solution to this conflict. While this step may seek to expose the illegitimacy of the policies of colonization and apartheid being entrenched through the occupation, and the impunity and unaccountability of Israel, it is in no way an attempt to isolate Israel.
A number of obligations must be fulfilled. Firstly, Palestine has an obligation to its people. The PLO will use every peaceful and diplomatic tool within the framework of international law, in order to achieve freedom and independence for its people. This means ending an occupation which has oppressed and humiliated Palestinians for almost half a century, the last twenty of which we were engaged in a "peace process", and finding a just and agreed-upon resolution for its refugees, who have now spent over 65 years in exile. Enhanced status at the UN will facilitate the achievement of these goals. It will also provide a glimmer of light at the end of this long dark tunnel, alleviating the state of frustration prevailing among our people and allowing us to continue our peaceful, non-violent struggle.
Israel has an obligation to cease its repeated and flagrant violations of international law. In the twenty years since the Peace Process began, the number of Israeli settlers has more than doubled, the illegal Wall continues to be built on Palestinian land despite an unequivocal advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against it, and East Jerusalem has been unlawfully and unilaterally annexed. Moreover, Israel has a moral obligation to end the suffering of Palestinians; to take responsibility for causing and perpetuating the refugee issue; and to hold those who commit brutal acts of terror against Palestinians, attacks which are increasing at an alarming rate, accountable for their actions.
The international community has a clear moral and legal obligation to support the Palestinians in their quest for self-determination. Those who voted in favor of partition, those who have promised us a state for 65 years, those who have witnessed the appalling policies of the Israeli occupation, owe it to the Palestinians to endorse this step. Moreover, in 2004, the ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Wall made it patently clear that fulfilling the Palestinians' right to self-determination is a right erga omnes i.e. the concern of all states.
To date, 132 countries, a combined total of 75% of the world's population, have formally recognized the State of Palestine on the 1967 borders. We are now calling on those countries, and all those who have not yet recognized us, to support the enhancement of our status in the UN General Assembly. If the international community is serious about the two-state solution, as it purports to be, then each member country needs to make good on their word by voting with Palestine, today, on November 29th. Palestine has been the exception to the UN promise for far too long. The time to act is now.
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Dr. Nabil Shaath is a member of the State of Palestine delegation to the UN, currently accompanying the Palestinian delegation in New York for the vote, is the Fatah Foreign Relations Commissioner and former Palestinian foreign minister. He was a member of the Madrid Peace Delegation and later was involved in negotiations with Israel that led to the signing of the Oslo Agreements. From 1993-1995, he served as the head of the Palestinian negotiation team, participating in the talks at Camp David (2000) and Taba (2001). He has also represented Palestine at the World Economic Forum.
A Palestinian man takes part in a rally in support of President Mahmud Abbas in Gaza City on November 27, 2012.AFP
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Josef SUK (1874-1935)
Spring, Op. 22a (1902) [16:39]
Summer Impressions, Op. 22b (1902) [13:29]
Piano Pieces, Op. 7 (1891-3) [25:29]
Moods, Op. 10 (1894-5) [20:59]
Jonathan Plowright (piano)
rec. 2017, Potton Hall, Dunwich, UK
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Although a violinist by trade, fulfilling the role of second violin in the Czech String Quartet, Josef Suk was also, by all accounts, an accomplished pianist. He had studied under Antonín Dvořák, whose daughter Otile he married in 1898. Sadly, she was to die prematurely in 1905, barely a year after her father. The selection of piano works featured on this new Hyperion release by the British pianist Jonathan Plowright span roughly a decade, the years 1891-1902.
Suk's piano music is relatively small in scale; much of it fits into the salon category. Its primary attractions are the generous lyricism and lush harmonic textures which saturate the pieces. There is often an elegiac thread. I was amazed how virtuosic a lot of it is, and how it makes considerable demands on the performer. A wealth of imagination and skill is revealed in what are essentially romantic character pieces. The composer chose picturesque titles, in much the same way as Schumann, Smetana and Dvořák had done before him.
The earliest works on the disc are the seven Piano Pieces Op. 7, penned in 1891-1893 and published as a group in 1894. Probably the best known is the Song of Love, which was the last to be written. Plowright builds it up from a langorous beginning to a climax of fervent, glowing intensity, before returning it to a dreamy conclusion. Recollections is steeped in wistful nostalgia, and Dumka begins with a funereal tread before a noble central section. Idyll 1 has a quaint salonish charm, whilst Capriccietto, which ends the set, is light, affable and good-humoured.
Moods, Op. 10, which end the disc, followed in 1894-1895. Of the five pieces, Legend is the most expansive in scale. It is the longest piece in the collection at over seven minutes. It is epic in proportions and rhetorically eloquent in style. A jaunty Capriccio follows. Its fun-loving character proves some light contrast. I personally like the Romance, which is tender and winsome. The last piece, which ends the disc, is Spring idyll, to which Plowright brings plenty of zest and effervescence.
Spring and Summer Impressions date from 1902. The two cycles share the opus number. This can be accounted for by the fact that it was the composer's original intention to represent all four seasons, but he never got around to Autumn and Winter. The eight pieces were composed against a backdrop of the contentment of marital bliss. The opener, Spring, is exuberant and joyful, whilst The Breeze is quicksilver and mercurial. Awaiting and Longing are more passionate, with a romantic sweep. In Summer Impressions, no-one can fail to be won over by the unbounded energy of the fun-loving and sprightly Children at play. By contrast, in Evening mood a restful calm pervades.
Jonathan Plowright mines the lyricism and melodic treasures of these wonderful pieces in compelling fashion. His technically assured, stylish and idiomatic performances will, I am certain, win these works many friends. The Potton Hall acoustic provides warmth and intimacy, and facilitates Plowright's multifarious colouristic range to perfection.
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Spring Op 22a [16:39]
1 Spring [4:42]
2 The breeze [2:04]
3 Awaiting [4:12]
4 Andante [2:06]
5 Longing [3:34]
Summer impressions Op 22b [13'29]
6 At noon [4:37]
7 Children at play [2:20]
8 Evening mood [6:30]
Piano pieces Op 7 [25:29]
9 Song of love [6:43]
10 Humoresque [1:35]
11 Recollections [3:33]
12 Idyll 1 [2:21]
14 Dumka [5:28]
15 Capriccietto [2:11]
Moods Op 10 [20:59]
16 Legend [7:12]
17 Capriccio [3:28]
18 Romance [3:06]
19 Bagatelle [3:06]
20 Spring idyll [4:05]

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Jesús Sergio Alcántara Núñez (born 21 June 1965) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party. As of 2014 he served as Deputy of the LX Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing the State of Mexico.

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Male athlete creates controversary in cross country competition
Last year June Eastwood competed in the men's cross country competition.
This year he competed in the female category.
His current testosterone levels are unclear. The governing body's [NCAA] only requirement for a man-to-woman athlete is just one "calendar year of testosterone suppression treatment".
There are no formal guidelines to try to ensure a level playing field – no independent verification and no maximum testosterone level permitted.
Eastwood was competitive as a male and it was feared he would crush his female counterparts.
Eastwood's personal best in the 800 meters is 1:55.23. That's almost four seconds faster than the collegiate record of 1:59.10 set by Raevyn Rogers in 2017.
Her personal best in the 1500 is 3:50.19. Jenny Simpson's collegiate record, unchallenged for a decade, is almost 10 seconds slower (3:59.90).
Eastwood has run 14:38.80 in the 5,000, far ahead of Simpson's collegiate record of 15:01.70.
Lets Run asked some excellent questions in the lead up to Eastwood's first race.
If Eastwood comes out and dominates this fall, will it spur the NCAA to overhaul its vague and weak transgender policy? And if she doesn't, will MTF transgender athletes become more widely accepted in the sport of running? Will she encourage more athletes in the position Eastwood occupied as a freshman — a woman feeling trapped in a man's body — to transition and compete as the gender they identify with? How will her teammates and competitors react?
As it happened, Eastwood placed 7th overall which allowed his team to finish in second place.
Had he not competed, his team would have placed 3rd.
Kirralie Smith, Binary spokeswoman, said it was unfair to the female athletes.
"Allowing males to compete as females creates an unfair playing field. Female athletes will miss out on places, awards, scholarships and opportunities."
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Oct. 21, 2021 18:01 PM EST
Memorial Planned For Wyoming Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A memorial service and celebration for a soldier from Wyoming who was among the last U.S. troops killed in the war in Afghanistan will be held in Jackson Hole.
Marine Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, 20, of Bondurant, was among 13 U.S. soldiers killed in a suicide bombing Aug. 26 at the Kabul airport.
A public memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Jackson Hole Hereford Ranch and will include a 21-gun salute and military flyover, the Jackson Hole News & Guide reports.
A reception starting around 7 p.m. will include appetizers, drinks and storytelling. Country music artist Jenny Tolman will perform.
McCollum grew up in the Jackson Hole area.McCollum played with toy rifles as a toddler and was interested from an early age in becoming a soldier, according to relatives.
He was a high school wrestler known for working hard, even before Marine training.
In September, hundreds of people lined the streets in Jackson when McCollum's remains returned home from Afghanistan. Law enforcement saluted as the hearse passed.
McCollum was killed on his first deployment.
His widow, Jiennah Crayton, gave birth to a girl, Levi Rylee Rose McCollum, Sept. 13. Online fundraising efforts have raised over $1 million for the baby's education and mother.
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How to Become an Actor or Actress. Being a world famous entertainer is a glamorous dream. If you want to learn how to become an actor or actress, you're going to need patience, perseverance, and the ability to take criticism.
Acting is a trait that can be stimulated and sharpened with the proper training. Here are several practical steps to take if you want to become a successful actor or actress.
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Peru Guided Tours
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When you're exploring a new country, it can be helpful to have a knowledgeable local guide on hand. Guided tours are led by friendly, English-speaking guides who take you to various places in Peru. You might hike through the rainforest and learn about tropical birds or explore an ancient archeological site to better appreciate native Peruvian culture. Guided tours are a good way to dig beneath the surface and develop a deeper understanding of Peru.
Salkantay Peak Program 5 Days/ 4 Nights
This tour offers an alternative option to treks on the Inca Trail. Over the course of 5 days and 4 nights, you'll hike across beautiful mountainous environments as you make your way towards the crown jewel of Peruvian archeology—Machu Picchu.
Archeology, Guided Tours, Hiking, Ruins
Aerodiana Pisco Nazca Total
There is much more to the Nazca Desert than the Nazca Lines. Nazca and Paracas culture spread throughout the surrounding valleys, and the artifacts they left behind are still being uncovered today. On this tour, you'll get to view the entire landscape the ancient Nazca inhabited.
Archeology, Guided Tours
Lunch with Wine Pairing and Queirolo Vineyard Tour
Experience distinctly Peruvian food and drink at the Quierolo Vineyard lunch and wine pairing. You'll have the benefit of a sommelier tour guide's expert insight into the production and flavor of locally grown wine and pisco brandy.
Gastronomy, Guided Tours
Quierolo Vineyard Tour
On the Quierolo Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour, you'll tour one of Peru's most beautiful and successful vineyards. Besides Peruvian wine, this tour will serve as an educational introduction to Peru's favorite liquor, pisco. Pisco is a brandy made from grapes, and Quierolo has some of the finest piscos in the country.
Sacred Valley Excursion
On this tour you'll spend a day exploring the great variety of attractions the Sacred Valley of the Inca has to offer. In the marketplace at Pisac you'll have the opportunity to buy crafts made by Peruvian artisans. Then you'll visit the valley itself, and hike through an Inca ruin in one of the nearby mountains.
Archeology, Guided Tours, Ruins
Paracas National Reserve Tour
The Paracas National Reserve is a stunning subtropical coastal desert in Peru. This tour takes you to some of the reserve's best attractions.
Machu Picchu Mountain Hiking Tour
This hike will take you to the top of the Machu Picchu Mountain, and will give you a sweeping perspective of the mountain range that the Inca held sacred. At its highest peak, Machu Picchu Mountain rises a staggering 10,000 feet (3,050 m) above sea level. As you hike up the mountain, you will see the Machu Picchu ruins sprawled below, nestled among the mountains of the Sacred Valley.
Guided Tours, Hiking, Ruins
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days/3 Nights
This 4-day, 3-night tour provides travelers with a comprehensive experience on the Inca Trail. You'll hike for several days, passing Inca archeological sites and enjoying stunning views before arriving at your final destination—the sacred city of Machu Picchu.
Home Stay on Lake Titicaca 2-Day Trip
Lake Titicaca is an enormous lake with islands that are home to indigenous people. On this 2-day tour you will meet some of these natives, and even spend a night at the home of a family that lives on Amantani Island. On your tour of the lake, you'll also learn about the history and mythology of Lake Titicaca.
Archeology, Boat Tours, Community Base, Guided Tours, Hiking
The Condor of Colca Canyon (3 days/2 nights)
Chivay
The Colca Canyon is one of Peru's hidden wonders. This canyon is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in Arizona, but it's still off the radar for most travelers. During this tour you'll spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring the Colca Canyon.
Chinchero, Maras, and Moray Tour Chichero
The Cusco region has many of its most interesting destinations folded into the pockets of the Sacred Valley. Take a tour Chinchero, Maras, and Moray for a full day of sightseeing some of the most striking innovations of the native Andeans.
Archeology, Community Base, Guided Tours, Ruins, Shopping
Arequipa Countryside and Santa Catalina Tour
The city and surrounding countryside of Arequipa hold numerous fascinating sites, some natural, some manmade. This tour shows you a few of each, including the famous monastery in Arequipa.
Escape to Machu Picchu
Machu Pichu's vast ruins have a distinctly Inca layout. Scholars have discovered that many of the site's buildings have astrological significance. With a design inspired by the stars, Machu Picchu has an implacable hold on the imagination of everyone who tours it.
Guided Tours, Historic, Ruins
Peruvian Paso Horse Exhibition
Explore the Peruvian tradition of paso horse riding during this tour. You'll visit a beautiful estate in the Lurín Valley to learn about this tradition.
During its lifetime, Machu Picchu saw the rise and the fall of the Inca Empire. Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century, just before the Spanish arrived and took control of the surrounding region. Touring the vast complex of agricultural, residential, and religious buildings, it becomes clear Machu Picchu was a world unto itself, the busy last chapter of an accomplished civilization.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2 Days/1Night
This 2-day, 1-night tour offers travelers an excellent introduction to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. You'll take the train to and from Cusco, hike along a section of the Inca Trail towards the Wiñay Wayna archeological site, and explore Machu Picchu. What more could you ask for?
Ruins, Hiking, Guided Tours, Archeology
City Tour and Nearby Ruins
Cusco is a modern city coexisting with an ancient and dramatic past. In the ruins surrounding the city, you'll see the remnants of a complex belief system and highly-sophisticated engineering.
Ruins, Guided Tours, City
Paracas
Aerodiana Nazca Classic Tour
In order to fully appreciate the Nazca Lines, you need to see them from above. On an Aerodiana Classic tour, experienced pilots will fly you over these ancient marvels from a height that will allow you to survey them all at once, including the most famous of the designs - the monkey, the spider, and the hummingbird.
Guided Tours, Archeology
Dune Buggy Ride and Sandboarding in the Desert
This tour includes sandboarding and dune buggy riding in the desert. It's fun, safe, and exciting.
The Sacred Citadel of Pachacamac
Experience Pachacámac, a complex that was once hailed as an all-important oracle during pre-Columbian times. Tours of Pachacámac include visits to the on-site museum, pyramids, and temples.
Caral the Missing Link Private Tour
On this private tour you will travel outside of Lima to see the ruins of one of the oldest cities in the world – the only older ruins are in Mesopotamia. Caral was built around 5,000 years ago. Archaeologists have found artifacts here that indicate these people practiced agriculture, and their artwork suggests they knew about the existence of animals that lived in far-away jungles. During your visit here you will walk in the footsteps of the first city-dwellers in the Americas.
Arequipa Countryside Tour
This tour takes you across different landscapes to several destinations that are interesting for either architectural or natural aesthetics. You're likely to get views of nearby volcanoes as you move through the countryside from site to site.
Transfer from Chiclayo to Trujillo Via El Brujo Complex
This private transfer from Chiclayo to Trujillo includes a stop at the El Brujo Complex, an ancient monument from the Moche culture. As such, this is a great way to get from one place to another and also see a fascinating Peruvian ruin.
Tour to Tambo Colorado
Explore a lesser-visited archeological site on this tour. Tambo Colorado is a well-preserved Inca adobe complex in Peru's Pisco River Valley.
Tasting Peru with Pedro Miguel Schaffino Tour
This tour of Peruvian culinary excellence will introduce you to a new dimension of sustainable cuisine. On this culinary tasting tour Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino will show you how he makes award-winning dishes with ingredients from the Peruvian Amazon.
Guided Tours, Gastronomy
2-Day Rainbow Mountain Tour
This two-day excursion takes you to see the colorful mountain of Vinicunca, also known as "Rainbow Mountain." Stripes of brightly colored sediment transform the mountainside into the most striking piece of terrain in the Andes. National Geographic ranked Vinicunca as one of the 100 places you must visit before you die.
Guided Tours, Trekking
Transfer from Trujillo to Chiclayo Via El Brujo Complex
This private transfer from Trujillo to Chiclayo includes a stop at the El Brujo Complex, a Moche pyramid that once housed Peru's most famous mummy, the so-called Lady of Cao.
Bohemian Bike Tour
This is a bike tour that takes you to two of the most culturally rich neighborhoods in Lima: Barranco and Miraflores. These areas have notable art and architecture, and it's all easy to take in from a breezy bike ride.
Biking, Guided Tours
Porcón Farm Tour
This tour takes you to Granja Porcón, a farm set 19 miles (30 km) outside Cajamarca. The farm has all sorts of farming operations on display, as well as a small zoo.
Tipon, Piquillacta and Andahuaylillas
Visit the South Valley of Cusco, a half day visit to visit the Tipon Complex, Pikillacta and the Andahuaylillas Church known as the Sistine Chapel of America.
Architecture, Historic, Archeology, Guided Tours
Tiahuanaco Full-Day Tour
This tour takes you to some lesser-known sites around Lake Titicaca, before crossing over into Bolivia to see the ancient cultural center of Tiahuanaco. You'll depart at 7:00 am, and break for lunch once you arrive at Tiahuanaco — make sure to eat breakfast before leaving. Also, this tour crosses over into Bolivia, so bring your passport and $160 for the visa fee. Visa needs to be arranged al least 1 day before, and it can get it in Puno City: and you require to show the following: Hotel resevration, airticket, credit card copy, personal photo (passport size) and itinerary. Visa can be arranged also in your country.
Archeology, Guided Tours, Historic, Ruins
Pisco Route in Ica
This tour introduces travelers to the vineyards that produce pisco, the clear brandy that serves as a pisco sour's main ingredient. On this tour you'll see how pisco has slowly evolved into a mainstay of Peruvian bars.
Culinary, Guided Tours
The Lima Gourmet - Day Tour
These Lima food tours visit exclusive restaurants, try mouth-watering gourmet dishes and you learn to make your own cebiche and pisco sour with a chef. Discover the culinary scene, Peruvian culture and the capital in five hours.
Guided Tours, Culinary
The Lima Gourmet - Evening Tour
This Lima food tour reveals the other side of the city. Taste delicious Peruvian dishes under the stars while gazing out at the best views in Lima. Learn about Peruvian culture in a dynamic way. Sit back, relax and let us take care of you.
Amaru Community, Llama Farm, and Pisaq Market
The Amaru Community is a unique and small Andean village. Locals welcome visitors with beautiful native music and flower decorations at the entrance of their houses. The region is known for their gracious offerings to Mother Earth, or 'Pachamama,' as symbolic displays of gratitude for daily life, food abundance, harmony, peace and the opportunity to meet brothers from different cultures. Citizens of Amaru are as talented as they are hospitable, and are known for being masters in the art of weaving in the unique and authentic tradition of their ancestors.
Guided Tours, Community Base, Textiles
Amaru Community, Llama Farm and Pisaq Market
The Amaru Community is a unique and small Andean village, whose villagers welcome visitors with native music and beautiful native flowers decoration at the entrance of their houses. Besides a symbolic offering to Mother Earth or Pachamama, as a gratitude for daily life, food abundance, harmony, peace and the opportunity of meeting brothers from different cultures they are great masters in the art of weaving under a unique and authentic tradition from their ancestors.
Peruvian Paso Horse Exhibition and Marinera Dance
Experience two Peruvian cultural traditions during this tour—you'll see dancers perform the Marinera and witness the Peruvian paso horse in action.
Chaparri Nature Reserve Full Day Tour
Explore the Chaparri Nature Reserve during this full-day tour. This reserve has some of the best dry forests in Peru and protects a range of wildlife.
Guided Tours, Nature Walks
City Night Tour
Explore Lima's most emblematic attractions during this night tour. This tour lends itself to photographing these magnificent lit-up structures.
Architecture, Guided Tours, Night Tour, Catamaran Tour, City
Hacienda La Collpa
Hacienda La Collpa is a working farm located 7 miles (11 km) outside the city of Cajamarca. During this tour you'll explore the farm and see the famous cows that are called by name.
Discover Kuélap Fortress - 4 days/3 nights
This 4-day, 3-night tour explores a variety of attractions around Chachapoyas. You'll visit the massive Gocta Falls and the old stone fortress of Kuélap. It's a great way to dig into both the nature and history of Peru.
Caral the Missing Link Shared Tour
This tour will take you to the ruins of Caral, the oldest city in the Americas. Archaeologists estimate its age at around 5,000 years old, making this city older even than the Great Pyramid of Giza. Caral is some of the oldest evidence of humans living in cities. While much of this city has crumbled, it has contributed enormously to our understanding of the development of human civilization.


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Breaking Dawn-I liked it
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Re: Breaking Dawn-I liked it
Post by lag28wa » Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:26 am
I liked Breaking Dawn, there were some parts that were surprising to me, but I still really enjoyed it. I like how everything seemed tied up in the end. I agree with Stephenie Meyer, that it seems like a natural ending point for Edward and Bella's story, even though they don't end themselves. If that makes sense. I don't know how I feel about Nessie, but I am glad that Jacob has found someone to give his heart to. Another thing I agree with SM on is the last two pages being the best of the entire series. I think Bella's mind is the most personal, thoughtful, and beautiful gift that she could have ever given Edward, and its even better that it means so much to him. Wonderful!
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Post by leannia » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:06 pm
Does anyone else see Aro wanting a vampire-human child at Volterra? Maybe he'll have Felix (or himself) knock up the human receptionist... Could be a plot point for the book about Nessie and Jacob.... (I'm sure there will be one - she left an opening for another story with the Volturi) Plus this would provide a girlfirend for Nahauel (Or whatever his name is).
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Post by ShadowNIN » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:23 pm
leannia wrote: Does anyone else see Aro wanting a vampire-human child at Volterra? Maybe he'll have Felix (or himself) knock up the human receptionist... Could be a plot point for the book about Nessie and Jacob.... (I'm sure there will be one - she left an opening for another story with the Volturi) Plus this would provide a girlfirend for Nahauel (Or whatever his name is).
Hmm, never thought of that. I could totally see Aro trying something like that!
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Post by Spankie » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:53 pm
That is a really interesting idea. For some reason I was really intrigued with the human receptionist. It's seemed pretty random for her to be there, so i was wondering if perhaps Stephanie was forshadowing or paving the way for some kind of spin off there.
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Post by crazyclarinet » Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:47 pm
I loved the whole book, it was like a cherry on top of an ice cream sunday. I loved it 'cause it had a happy theme. Bella and Edward gets married and starts a family that somehow includes jacob, (though that was wierd), Bella becomes a vampire and saves the day! I always knew she was going to be the best vampire, thought I love Reneesme.
Post by Jill » Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:23 pm
This book was full of pleasant surprises for me. First, since Stephenie had said that YA books can't be about married people, although characters may marry at the end, I thought that's how it would happen in Breaking Dawn and was upset that we'd never actually get to see Bella as a vampire and an adult, and her and Edward having a life together, as opposed to courting (not that courting wasn't great, but after 3 novels of courting one wants to see the natural progression). So when I realized that the wedding would be early on in the book, I was very excited! (I had avoided all spoilers and was glad I had.) Everything that I thought we'd lost when Stephenie decided not to publish the original sequel on her website we got in this book – the honeymoon, Bella as a vampire and a member of the Cullen family, Bella and Edward as spouses and partners – and even things I never imagined had ever been part of the plan: Bella and Edward as parents. In short, because I expected Breaking Dawn to end at the wedding, I regarded everything that followed it as an unexpected bonanza. I had hoped for a not-too-sketchy epilogue about Bella and Edward's life together, and got a whole novel!
Another equally pleasant surprise was the change in Bella in this book. In the beginning of Breaking Dawn she's still the old Bella, freaking out over Edward's extreme generosity which she can't reciprocate, the attention she's getting, what other people would think about her early marriage and a myriad other unimportant things. But then gradually her perspective begins to shift. Her reaction to the wedding ceremony is already way better than her reaction to Edward's proposal in Eclipse; during the honeymoon she didn't worry if she were beautiful enough for him; and when she found out she was having a "fast-forward" pregnancy it didn't occur to her to worry that this may solidify the rumors about the reasons for her early marriage . However, the greatest transformation happened when she became a vampire and changed from an insecure, fragile girl in need of protection from her immortal friends to a confident woman and a full member of the Cullen family, with her own talents and responsibilities. In Breaking Dawn Bella finally came into her own.
I was somewhat surprised when she seemed as sane as ever immediately after the transformation, but it's true that she was the only one of the Cullens who knew what was coming and could mentally prepare herself. Besides, Carlisle was changed in London, a city teeming with people even then, and he had the presence of mind to leave it without attacking anyone. And when Rosalie got back at her attackers she had to get closer to them than Bella was to those hikers in the woods, and although we don't know how much time had passed from her transformation, it doesn't sound like a lot. So why not Bella?
I also found her "gift" very fitting: not only had she always been able to protect her mind from any manipulation or invasion, but she'd always been so protective of others, even of her parents, taking care of them at such a young age. When her real gift was revealed, it was one of those how-on-earth-couldn't-I-see-it-coming moments for me. And while I was pleased to see her play a key role in the confrontation with the Volturi, it didn't seem to me that she saved the situation single-handedly. Surely, Alice's gift and quick thinking were equally necessary to save the day, as was Carlisle's ability to inspire friendship, even in people who don't share his philosophy and way of life. The werewolves and Zafrina's gift were certainly important factors too. Even Garrett's speech helped, making it clear to everybody what this conflict was all about and how it concerned everybody.
And this brings me to yet another thing I liked about Breaking Dawn. After having read New Moon I wondered about the role the Volturi played in the vampires' society – were they a responsible government who maintained peace and looked after their own as best they could, or a tyrannical oligarchy enjoying their power and concerned primarily with maintaining it. Eclipse answered that question, but it was obvious only to the readers and to the Cullens. In Breaking Dawn finally the curtain had fallen and everybody saw the Volturi for what they are. I know it's not the final resolution yet, but it's a great step forward. It was also in this book that the nature of the conflict became quite clear to me, as I understood that it was not really about the Cullens' big and strong family or even their way of life, since this had been so for half a century and apparently hadn't bothered the Volturi before, and not only about Edward's and Alice's powerful talents, but most of all about Carlisle's leadership and influence among non-related and even non-vegetarian vampires. It wasn't apparent to me till this book that he had such a wide and loyal following, but I guess the Volturi were more aware of his growing influence in their community. In Breaking Dawn the situation became obvious: not only didn't Carlisle have to force or bribe anybody to stand by him, he didn't even have to ask for it – all he did was ask his friends and acquaintances to give testimony, but they chose to stay and fight at his side, because they wanted to, and the crowd thus amassed rivaled the full Volturi's gang (something they had apparently anticipated). So I'm afraid I have to disagree with what Edward said in Eclipse – Carlisle has much more than the Volturi have, and they sure know it. He's a natural leader: someone who doesn't have to fight for leadership because people are naturally drawn to him. The funny thing is that he doesn't even seem to want the position and seems quite content to leave the Volturi in charge as long as they let him be, but he can't choose whom the people respond to more, and so the Volturi can't leave him alone. And so the question arises: what's next? Will Carlisle come to accept the position that's naturally his (like Jacob has accepted his alpha status in Breaking Dawn, almost driven to it by the circumstances) and reorganize vampires' society along more democratic lines, or will they be doomed to shift from one tyrannical oligarchy to the next, or will the Volturi manage to crack down on the opposition and regain control? Edward and Bella's story may have come to a satisfactory conclusion, but the ending pages of Breaking Dawn where the Cullens and their departing guests talk about the inevitable rematch the Volturi will seek clearly begs for a sequel, and that made me as happy as anything else in Breaking Dawn. Of course, I couldn't anticipate then the subsequent events and Stephenie's decision to move to other stories, although she did state such intentions in her interviews from the very beginning, and it's understandable that after living in the same fictional world for a number of years a writer may wish for a change. Still, I think after she's taken a break and explored the other worlds which she'd had to keep at bay while writing the Twilight books, its characters will call to her again, as authors' best characters seem to wont to do. And for the time being Breaking Dawn provides a satisfactory conclusion to the Bella-Edward story arc.
I also liked the realism in the depiction of the power struggle and those who seek power in this book. I guess governing even humans must be a tiresome and largely thankless job, and governing mostly individualistic and bloodthirsty vampires can be only more so. So it's not surprising that the only other people eager for the job are the previous overlords defeated by the Volturi, whose only difference from them, by their own admission, was that they didn't pretend to be anything other than what they were. It also looks like Aro did actually personally like Carlisle and he probably really regretted the "necessity" of killing him, but I bet he didn't have to endure a lengthy inner struggle. Once friendship conflicts with one's status in society, friendship's gonna give – it's not even an issue for a politician. So I can't say I was surprised to learn that he'd murdered his sister before, although I don't see how he could "truly love" her – it seems to me that he was attached to her, but to a point.
I'm also glad that Stephenie managed to combine realism with a happy ending. Nor did I find it unrealistically happy. Any woman would have a perfect marriage with Edward, and if people have plenty of money they'll find a perfect house. Renesme does have the makings of a fairy-tale child - she's irresistibly beautiful, incredibly smart even for her fast-forwarded development, and good-natured and calm – but she's an interesting enough character to compensate for it. I think the only detail that struck me as too much was when Bella was reading Tennyson to her and she repeated it back to her appreciatively – I find it difficult to imagine any preschooler appreciating Tennyson. Nor did I have any problem with Jacob imprinting on her. In fact, as soon as I knew that it's going to be a girl, I knew this would happen. Perhaps, I've read too many 19th century novels, but I also don't see how else Jacob could move on in the space of Breaking Dawn. It couldn't be with anyone he already knew because Stephenie said that imprinting happens the first time a werewolf meets this person (after he'd already become a werewolf), and Jacob must have met everyone he knows plenty of times since his first transformation. And there wasn't enough time for a credible relationship to build up with a brand new character. How realistic would it have been if he went to the park specially with the aim of finding the love of his life there and met her? I was so relieved when nothing came out from that meeting with the car enthusiast. (Besides, what kind of an idiot asks for a ride a guy she's seeing for the first time in her life and knows absolutely nothing about?) Most importantly, though, he was so wrapped up with Bella that a sudden turn of his affections to a totally different person would not only have seemed to have come out of nowhere but would also have invalidated his professed undying love for Bella. Imagine if she'd chosen him, and then he forsook her, just as Sam did Leah, the second he caught the first glimpse of his Emily. So I think having him imprint on Bella's daughter was probably the only neat way to wrap up the love triangle in Breaking Dawn. And, yes, when Edward called Jacob his "son" I was briefly surprised because, of course, I picture them both as teenagers and because they'd been romantic rivals till a few months ago, but after a moment it began to make sense. After all, whatever he looks like, Edward has lived for a century and someone like Jacob probably does look like a kid to him. (And Jacob himself acknowledges this when he says in Eclipse that Edward has a far better sense of how to win a girl than he does: "He knows exactly what he's doing. He doesn't make any mistakes." That's because he has a 100 years of life experience, including some 80 years of mind-reading.) Most importantly, Edward must have realized at that moment that there was nobody outside of his family with whom he could entrust his daughter other than Jacob, and that Jacob would make as good a job of it as anyone could, for he would dedicate his life to her, and that it's all that matters. So I really liked how the romantic situation was resolved, clearly and realistically.
On the other hand, Jacob's behavior in Breaking Dawn before his imprinting didn't make much sense to me. First, he showed up at the wedding, to make Bella happy, and was incensed that she planned to spend her honeymoon as a human. Then he spent a month agonizing whether Edward would be able to change her successfully or would end up killing her. And then, when he thought she'd returned a vampire, he went to kill Edward.
Like him, though, I certainly didn't feel that Bella got everything in the end without having to pay for it. I think her horrendous pregnancy was a high price in itself, even without the fact that she was risking her life and likely Edward's life and/or sanity. In fact, if there's something I really didn't like about Breaking Dawn it was the description of Bella's pregnancy, which, although plausible in this situation, I found quite disturbing. And then to top it all off was the childbirth via C-section without anesthesia. If the violent pregnancy was at least justified by the circumstances, the extra-emergency childbirth felt (to me) like an add-on, a one more see-how-much-Bella-is-willing-to-endure-for-her-baby's-sake kind of scene. And if this weren't enough of a price, there was the confrontation with the Volturi which Bella didn't expect to survive, and indeed if Alice hadn't found Nahuel and his aunt in time and they had not agreed to come, if the werewolves hadn't joined the Cullens en mass, if fewer vampires answered Carlisle's plea to testify on their behalf, if Bella had not learned to expand her shield beyond herself in time…. I really felt like everything was hanging on a straw for them. And, yes, I expected a battle which the Cullens would win, but in which some of their allies would die and some of them would be much hurt, but would recover later (since Stephenie had kindly promised us a happy ending), and I was hugely relieved when it didn't happen, not only because nobody had to die or be dismembered, but because I generally find violence repulsive. So the peaceful resolution was yet another pleasant surprise for me.
For the most part, I've greatly enjoyed this book. If I had to pick my favorite scene from Breaking Dawn it would be Bella's jump from the window. Besides being a beautiful illustration of how vampires' senses work and how they can achieve their fantastic feats, it was also a truly magical moment for Bella and a turning point for her, for together with her human fears and her extra-human clumsiness she also shed her inner insecurities. Personally, I love the Breaking Dawn cover, but I think a butterfly emerging from a cocoon would make a good one too. But I also loved it when Bella told J. Jenks, somewhat puzzled, that she'd always found Jasper's presence soothing. She may have turned from an insecure girl into a self-assured woman, but in things that matter she's still the old Bella, unable to realize that someone capable of putting people at ease at will may also do the opposite when it suits him. And my second most favorite scene is when Bella and Edward see their cottage for the first time, both for its description and for Bella's thoughts at the sight of it: "Edward had always thought that he belonged to the world of horror stories. Of course, I'd known he was dead wrong. It was obvious that he belonged here. In a fairy tale. And now I was in the story with him." It kind of sums up everything: his journey, her journey, and their future together.
Post by lag28wa » Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:18 am
All I have to say is "Whoa- you go girl!" That is a long post, but a great one! Yes, I read all of it and feel the same way about many of your reasons for liking Breaking Dawn!! Do your fingers hurt? From typing all that?
Post by ShadowNIN » Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:36 pm
WOW Jill!!! TOTAL A+++ on that essay! I really enjoyed reading it!!! You have a lot of good insights
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Post by twilight813 » Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:04 pm
wow that was amazing. i cant even add anything to that because you said it perfectly! wow. I think the people who didnt like BD should read your post.
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Post by SweetMom » Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:14 pm
I really enjoyed BD! I loved the wedding part, you could just feel the love they had for each other overflow from the pages. I wasn't exactly thrilled with Jacob's point of view, part of me would of rather had Edward's, but once I got more into his POV I love it. I loved that Bella became a mother and I loved NEssie!
I feel like there should of been more to the ending. I guess maybe I just wasn't read for the story to be over. I guess part of me wishes SM will write more stories that have to do with the Cullens/Blacks, but maybe from the other characters POV, ya know?
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The Feitoria Inglesa (British Factory House) may be one of the most well kept secrets in Porto. Built between 1785 and 1790, under the orders of Consul John Whitehead, it served the interests of the English community in city, strongly connected to the business of Port Wine. Since 1811, with the extinction of the Factories, it became the headquarters of the British Association, working in the same molds until today, with the same rules and an immaculate respect for it's Past.
Controlled by the big English companies of Port Wine, Feitoria is not a simple head office, it is also the house of the best Vintage wines collection in town (each member of Feitoria "pays" his entrance at the Club with boxes of Vintage Port Wine). It possesses an amazing library of English books, some with more than 2 centuries, with a series of first editions, from Charles Dickens to the history of Port wine.
Visiting and having lunch at Feitoria is a unique experience, only possible with an invitation. Every Wednesday, the members and their guests gather to an informal lunch. The choice of the day has an historical reason, once in the past the English orders of Port wine arrived to the city on Mondays and Thursdays to be shipped the next day, being Wednesday a freer day for the merchants to gather and enjoy their club.
With the invitation of Joe Álvares Ribeiro, the 1st Treasurer of Portuguese origin (the treasurer works as President of the Factory), we were able to get to know the history of Feitoria and to attend one of those lunches. Rests with the Treasurer the hard task of choosing the Vintage, which will be tasted at the end of the meal and that the members will try to decipher, while he enjoys himself with the attempts.
The lunch has an hour to begin, with the appetizer being served at 1 pm at the Drawing room, or wouldn't we be in British soil, here it is also exposed The Times journal, from a hundred years ago, a curious gesture and another breath of history and tradition.
From the Buffet lunch, clear highlight to the Vintage from 66 (I did not go below the 70's), and to the magnificent Stilton with which we ended our meal. At this lunch there was also the singularity of it being totally harmonized with White international wines, from the Old and New World.
There are few places like this, with so much love and respect for history and tradition. Wish that its lunches, dinners, balls, last for many more centuries.
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Black Flag Live
"Rise Above" by Black Flag is punk rock self-help music, an inspirational rallying cry for punk rockers fed up not only with hippies and cops but with everything and everyone that stands in their way. I first heard this song when I was nineteen years old, and it felt like a wake-up call to burst through all of the problems that were weighing me down and break through into a better, stronger life. It still feels that way today, twenty years after I first heard it.
The other thing about this particular clip is that it shows rare, live footage of Black Flag in performance with a very young Henry Rollins on vocals. Grainy and shaky as the video is, it does capture at least a little bit of what made the Black Flag live show such a legendary experience.
The crazed energy of Greg Ginn on guitar, the violent exuberance of Rollins' performance, the supercharged aggression of the audience- all these things must have been a hundred times more powerful to those few who were lucky enough to be there in person. They say- of Black Flag and a handful of other bands who were more influential than they were successful- that only about a thousand people ever saw them perform, but every one of those people started a band of their own.
Black Flag had to overcome a lot of things to even exist- opposition and sometimes outright oppression from self-serving record companies, self-righteous politicians and brutal police. Here they are in action, rising above it all.
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Q: Running processes when machine is suspended Would it be possible to run specific software processes when your machine goes into suspend mode?

A: No, during suspend you won't be able to run any useful process: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_mode
Your only solution would be to wake periodically to perform whatever task you're interested in and then enter suspend again when done. If you are interested in tasks like torrent clients that likely won't be feasible since they don't fall into that pattern of on-briefly-and-suspend-when-done.
This answer will be useful to figure out timed suspend and wake.

A: The short answer is No. When the device is suspended, all of the components are shut down except the RAM. Transmission needs things like your CPU and network card, which in turn need different things running. The best thing to do to keep processes running while the computer is not in use is to just Lock it.
Source: man pm-action

A: No, cause something like BitTorrent will use CPU, HDD and WiFi
That means nothing can suspend.
it's like downloading a file on your mobile phone, even if you turned off the screen the battery will drain and the phone gets hot cause he didnt even suspend

A: 13.04 is old, and no longer supported. Consider upgrading.
You CAN run a process as your system enters hibernation (well, at each of Sleep/Wake/Suspend/Resume). read man pm-action or https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/trusty/en/man8/pm-action.8.html

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All of you who reported the H02 error did so in the same time frame with December 2007 being the first occurrence and April the second. The reviewers on amazon.com had to pay big bucks for servicing the DVD player. Contributor 1 Answer Re: Error Message H02 I had a H02 error message and tried back skip/play/pause with no luck tried shaking but in the end i just inserted a finger J.
Got the HO2 error on my (5 yr old?) Panasonic S35 DVD player tonight. Put everything back together and should work fine. Then use a dry spot on the cloth to buff the eye clean.
LCD Flat Panel Displays LCD Flat Panel Great Found Deals! Help someone Are you good at fixing things? Thanks for the feedback. Remove 2 screws from back of case (near the top).
Author with 5 other contributors Nathan Cheadle Member since: 04/15/2010 88 Reputation 7 Guides authored Badges: 10 +7 more badges Team CPSU Member of CPSU MANESS-S10S16G5 4 Members 7 Guides authored On the other hand, if twisting the tray will fix the problem then it probably is hardware related. BMW Jul 28, 2006 | Panasonic DVD-RV31 DVD Player Not finding what you are looking for? Anyone know where else I can find this info on how to lubricate the spindle moter?
Give this a few good whirls and start it up again. Worked like a charm - I'm back up & running. In this case that little push may get your spindle motor to rev back up back into action. Ron Ambler Mar 15, 2009, 12:23pm EDT Reply - Quote - Report Abuse Private Message - Add to Buddy List >>Re: Panasonic H02 / H07 DVD player ErrorThanks Adam.
I'm getting an H02 error code for CDs and DVDs on my panasonic SA-HT855 cinema surround sound system - have tried all the usual fixes - hitting It worked. lift the case up from the back while pulling out a bit then slide the case backwards a bit to remove. 4.


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Trump vows "severe punishment" if Saudi Arabia is behind missing journalist
President Trump tells 60 Minutes Saudi Arabia has denied playing a part in the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, but says the case is being investigated
Trump weighs in on missing Saudi journalist
Last Updated Oct 14, 2018 7:37 PM EDT
President Donald Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes the Saudis could be behind the disappearance of missing journalist and Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi, and if so, the U.S. would inflict "severe punishment." In a clip broadcast on CBS This Morning earlier, Mr. Trump said there is a lot at stake "and maybe especially so because this man was a reporter."
The interview is his first with 60 Minutes since his post-election conversation with Lesley Stahl in November 2016.
Mr. Trump said the Saudis denied "in every way you can imagine" having anything to do with Khashoggi's disappearance when his son-in-law Jared Kushner spoke with Saudi Arabia's crown prince. But Mr. Trump said the country may still be responsible and an investigation is ongoing. "Could it be them? Yes," the president said.
When asked what kind of punishments he may pursue if Saudi Arabia is found to be behind the disappearance, Mr. Trump wouldn't commit to sanctions or cutting sales of military equipment to Saudi from American companies.
"I'll tell you what I don't want to do," Mr. Trump said, "I don't want to hurt jobs. I don't want to lose an order like that. And you know what, there are other ways of punishing."
"There's a lot at stake," Mr. Trump continued. "And, maybe especially so because this man was a reporter. There's something, you'll be surprised to hear me say that, there's something really terrible and disgusting about that if that were the case. We're going to get to the bottom of it and there will be severe punishment."
Stahl interviewed Mr. Trump at the White House on Thursday. Their discussion also touched on controversial tariffs, China, North Korea, Russia, NATO and global warming.
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Carlton Gomes (Mighty Spitfire) With Tom Durham & His Orchestra - Sagomes 129 (1952)
Sold all of my calypso a few years back and have regretted it since. This recent get helps soothe the pain.
Recorded at Sa Gomes Studio in Trinidad in 1952.
Labels: Calypso, Carlton Gomes, Mighty Spitfire, Post! Post!, Pounding Rice Fine, Sa Gomes, Sagomes 129, Tom Durham And His Orchestra, Trinidad
Roy Milton's Sextet - Hamp-Tone 104 (1945)
Roy Milton (July 31, 1907 – September 18, 1983) was an American R&B and jump blues singer, drummer and bandleader.
Milton's grandmother was a Chickasaw. He was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, United States, and grew up on an Indian reservation before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma. He joined the Ernie Fields band in the late 1920s as singer and, later, drummer.
Moving to Los Angeles, California, in 1933, he formed his own band, the Solid Senders, with Camille Howard on piano. He performed in local clubs and began recording in the 1940s, his first release being Milton's Boogie on his own record label. His big break came in 1945, when his R.M. Blues, on the new Juke Box label, became a hit, reaching number 2 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 20 on the pop chart. Its success helped establish Art Rupe's company, which he shortly afterwards renamed Specialty Records.
Milton and his band became a major touring attraction, and he continued to record successfully for Specialty Records through the late 1940s and early 1950s. He recorded a total of 19 Top Ten R&B hits, the biggest being Hop, Skip And Jump (# 3 R&B, 1948), "Information Blues" (# 2 R&B, 1950), and "Best Wishes" (# 2 R&B, 1951). He left Specialty in 1955. However, releases on other labels were unsuccessful, and the development of rock and roll had rendered him something of an anachronism by the middle of the decade.
Nevertheless he continued to perform, appearing in 1970 as a member of Johnny Otis' band at the Monterey Jazz Festival, and resumed his recording career in the 1970s with albums for Kent Records (# KST-554), "Roots Of Rock, Vol. 1: Roy Milton" and the French label, Black & Blue (# 33.114), Instant Groove.
Roy Milton ("The Grandfather Of R&B") died in Los Angeles, California, on September, 18 1983, aged 76.
Here are two of four sides from Milton's first recording session.
Jimmy Nottingham, Hosea Sapp t / Lorenzon 'Buddy' Floyd ts / Camille Howard p / Dave Robinson sb / Roy Milton d, v.
Recorded in Los Angeles in September, 1945.
Labels: Burma Road Blues, Camille Howard, Hamp-Tone 104, Lionel Hampton, Roy Milton, Roy Milton's Sextet
Carolina Cotton Pickers Orchestra - Vocalion 03580 (1937)
Just completed the run of Carolina Cotton Pickers' sides last night...quite by accident.
John Williams, Thad Seabrooks, Joseph Williams t / Leroy Hardison or Ben Martin, Julius Watson tb / Eugene Earl tb, bb / Booker Starks, Albert 'Pepper' Martin as / Lew Williams, Walter Bash ts / Cliff Smalls p / W.J. Edwards g / Lee Thurman sb / Otis Walker d, v.
Recorded in Birmingham, AL on March 24, 1937.
Labels: 'Deed I Do, Birmingham, Carolina Cotton Pickers, On And Off Blues, Vocalion 03580
Cab Calloway & His Orchestra - Perfect 15791 (1932)
Cab Calloway v, dir / Edwin Swayzee, Lammar Wright, Doc Cheatham t / De Priest Wheeler, Harry White tb / Eddie Barefield cl, as, bar / Arville Harris cl, as /Andrew Brown bcl, ts / Walter Thomas as, ts, bar, f / Bennie Payne p / Morris White bj, g / Roy Seck g / Al Morgan sb / Leroy Maxey d.
Recorded in New York on November 9 & 15, 1932.
Labels: Bennie Payne, Cab Calloway And His Orchestra, De Priest Wheeler, Dixie Doorway, Doc Cheatham, Eddie Barefield, Lammar Wright, Perfect 15791, Roy Smeck, Wah-Dee-Dah
I believe this is the last pre-war Celestin recording before the revival years down the road.
Oscar Celestin c, dir / Guy Kelly c / ? Ernest Kelly tb / Earl Pierson cl, as / Sid Carriere cl, ts / Jeanette Salvant p / Narvin Kimball bj / Simon Marrero bb / Abby Foster d, v.
Recorded in New Orleans on December 13, 1928.
Labels: Abby Foster, Celestin's Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra, Columbia 14396, Jeanette Salvant, New Orleans, Ta-Ta Daddy, The Sweetheart Of T.K.O.
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Carlton Gomes (Mighty Spitfire) With Tom Durham & ...
Carolina Cotton Pickers Orchestra - Vocalion 03580...


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Q: Can't understand function call and return-type #include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

struct node {
    int data;
    struct node* left;
    struct node* right;
};

struct node* createNode(value){
    struct node* newNode = malloc(sizeof(struct node));
    newNode->data = value;
    newNode->left = NULL;
    newNode->right = NULL;
    return newNode;
}

struct node* insertLeft(struct node *root, int value) {
    root->left = createNode(value);
    return root->left;
}

struct node* insertRight(struct node *root, int value){
    root->right = createNode(value);
    return root->right;
}

int main(void) {
    struct node *root = createNode(1);
    insertLeft(root, 2);
    insertRight(root, 3);
    printf("The elements of tree are %d %d %d",
            root->data, root->left->data, root->right->data);
}

In the above code for a tree implementation, I am not able to understand the
insertLeft(root,2) or inserRight(root,3) function calls.
Why is that we have added a return-type struct node* in the function definition and have written
return root->left;.
I mean, why is it not showing any error when we compile because I think when the function is being called, it should be written like:-
a = insertLeft(root,2);

instead of only:-
insertLeft(root,2);

Please clarify as it is a basic concept of functions but I am not able to understand why the above code is running without any warning or error?
Since I am not able to get a satisfactory answer for my query, I am adding below a code to find whether the number entered by the user is prime or not, in order to show what I am actually asking in the code above..please have a look:
#include <stdio.h>
int getInteger(); //function declaration
int main()
{
    int n, i, flag = 0;
    n = getInteger();   // no argument is passed
    for(i=2; i<=n/2; ++i)
    {
        if(n%i==0){
            flag = 1;
            break;
        }
    }
    if (flag == 1)
        printf("%d is not a prime number.", n);
    else
        printf("%d is a prime number.", n);
    return 0;
}
int getInteger(){  //function definition
    int n;
    printf("Enter a positive integer: ");
    scanf("%d",&n);
    return n;
}

See, in the above code return type is int, therefore while calling the function the value returned from function definition is stored in n as I have written
n=getInteger();

Similary, in the first code written, it should have been like a=insertLeft(root,2) because we are using a return-type struct node* same as int in the above code for prime numbers.


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Q: incremental garbage collection simulation using c++ i have a project that requires me to simulate increamental garbage collection. This uses the generational algorithm combined with mark and sweep method. So far i have designed a structure as shown in the code. The problem is with allocating memory for the code. I now am using vectors. I will also need to use pointer to point at the start of the memory and end of the memory. i dont know how to do this. Please do help me with designing this.
Here is my code so far.
#include <iostream>
#include <algorithm>
#include <string>
#include <iomanip>
#include <limits>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <sstream>
#include <vector>

using namespace std;
using std::stringstream;

string pMem, comment, sGen, val,input,id,size,inits,incs;

double pmemSize =0;

char t[10], m[256],init[10],inc[10];

struct rootset {
  double totSize;
  double *rStrtPtr;
  double *rEndPtr;
  vector<double> physicalM; /* This is the size of physical memory i need to assign*/

  struct generations {
    double totSize;
    const char *genStrtPtr;
    const char *genEndPtr;
    int numOfGen;
    string genName;

    struct object {
      double objSize;
      const char *objStrtPtr;
      const char *objEndPtr;
      string id;
      char markBit;
      char objPtr;
    };

    struct freeList {
      double freeSpace;
      int flNumb;
    };
  };
};
int main()
{
  int pmemSize;
  cout<<" ENter the size "<<endl;
  cin >> pmemSize;
  vector<rootset> pRootSet;
  pRootSet.push_back(rootset());
  pRootSet[0].totSize = pmemSize;
  pRootSet[0].physicalM.reserve(pmemSize);

   for (int s=0; s<pmemSize; ++s)
      pRootSet[0].physicalM.push_back(s);

  vector<double>::iterator it;

  for(it = pRootSet[0].physicalM.begin(); it!= pRootSet[0].physicalM.end(); ++it)
      cout <<"Printing it: " <<(*it)<<endl;
}

My problem now,
how to point the pointer *rStrtPtr and *rEndPtr; to the first location of the physicalM (physical memory)..?
Details: The user inputs the amount of physical memory to be reserved for the simulation. Its in bytes. For simplicity ive just used int. I will be changing it to double later as the allocation can go upto 1 GB. I've created a vector called physicalM. This is the actual physical memory block. This will later get divided into generations (indicated by the sub structure generation). When the user specifies a command (abc = alloc(50B)); i will have to create an object called abc within the lower generation and assign 50MB of its size for it. (This part i will take care later).
Any help is appreciated...
Edit: I tried using this line in the code but i get an error:
pRootSet[0].rStrtPtr = &(pRootSet[0].physicalM);

error: cannot convert 'std::vector<double>*' to 'double*' in assignment

Edit: Fixed it. had to initialize my rStrtPtr as a vector.

A: The line pRootSet[0].rStrtPtr = &(pRootSet[0].physicalM);
should read:
pRootSet[0].rStrtPtr = &(pRootSet[0].physicalM[0]);

or
pRootSet[0].rStrtPtr = pRootSet[0].physicalM.data();

or
pRootSet[0].rStrtPtr = &*(pRootSet[0].physicalM.begin());
pRootSet[0].rEndPtr = &*(pRootSet[0].physicalM.end());     // this will point to the first byte AFTER the end of the buffer.

I'm not sure why you're storing data sizes in a double though.  An unsigned long can store up 2^32 - 1 (4294967295) which is 4GB.


The holidays are a joyous time for many people. The cheer and festivities of the season influence people to become more generous and giving. The holidays can also cause many people to let their guard down, giving unsuspecting opportunities for criminals to take advantage of shoppers and vacationers alike throughout the country. The outcomes are an increase in the number of thefts, burglaries and assaults during the holidays.
You can protect yourself and lessen your chances of becoming a victim of crime during the holidays. Privacy for Cops would like to offer some helpful tips and reminders to assist you in having a safe holiday season. Below is a list of suggestions you can use or pass along to others. This list can even serve as a personal reminder for law enforcement in an effort to protect their police safety and police privacy.
Make sure to lock all windows, doors leading into your home, and units outside your home such as storage sheds.
Leave some interior lights on inside of your home when you are away, and a television or perhaps a radio.
Lock your vehicle doors at all times, even if you are away from your car only briefly.
Be extra cautious of unexpected strangers who come to your home, especially those who appear to be delivery drivers, those who pose as sales people, or those soliciting donations.
Do not drink and drive and never leave your drink unattended at any holiday party or restaurant.
The holidays can be a memorable and extraordinary time for all of us and with these extra safety precautions, you can hope to enjoy your holiday with added security. And do not forget to recommend for the holidays our Privacy Kit for a fellow public official or law enforcement agent.
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world is to be the world.
There is a clear sense that all experience and the experiencer are one and the same….....Now speak, if you will, about the experience of a door….....As the experience of the door and the experiencer are one whole,...why the solidity that causes the need to open the door to walk to it's other side…..It would seem that until the "solid" world becomes "pervious", there is an incompleteness here.
The door you perceive in your dream is solid and impervious. Upon waking its solidity and imperviousness is discovered to have been made only out of mind. And mind itself is made only out of the transparent, luminous substance of Consciousness.
See that the same is true of the waking state. Place your hand on something solid and impervious, say, a table or a chair. Refuse the labels and interpretations of the mind. Go directly to the experience. You do not find a table and a hand there. You find a tingling, amorphous cluster of vibrations, without density, solidity or weight.
Go deeply into that sensation and see if there is anything present other than sensing. Now go deeply into sensing and see that it is made only of the transparent, luminous substance of Presence.