Finally, tomato season is over. I made my final batch of green tomato chutney over the weekend, marking the end of what turned out to be months of weekend sauces, chutneys, relishes and salsas. I've pulled most of my tomato plants out – already replacing some with garlic, kale and leek – and this weekend I'll pull the remaining ten or so. Already, there's literally hundreds of baby tomato plants popping their heads up after self-seeding. What a shame they won't last the winter! Along with tomato preserves, I've been pickling chilli, gherkins and other veggies, drying herbs and freezing berries. I feel very organised and prepared for any zombie apocalypse.
I'm still getting about half a dozen strawberries and maybe three or four ripe raspberries each day. While I did get to make loads of yummy stuff with the strawbs, there was never quite enough razzies in one day to do much with. So towards the end of the season, I've been freezing my berries. It's by far the easiest and most practical way of preserving them for use later in the year. Raspberries, I simply pick and immediately pop into a small snap-lock bag in the freezer. I don't even bother to wash them – my garden is totally organic, so I know there's no unwanted chemicals hanging around, and the lack of water means no ice crystals will form on the fruit. I do, however, check the berries over for unwanted critters and hitchhikers! With strawberries, I'll hull them first, and maybe slice the bigger ones in half. That's it! Perfect for baking, defrosting to have with breakfast cereal, yogurt or desserts.
Last summer, I turned most of my basil into pesto and froze it. I didn't find it all that successful, and we struggled to use it all up. This year, along with chives, Italian parsley, oregano and celery leaves (sooo delicious!) I've been dehydrating my basil to use dried in the kitchen. It's time consuming, but so, so simple. You can buy a basic dehydrator like mine for about $40 upwards. I think we paid around $60 five years ago. For herbs, just pick straight from the garden, remove leaves and check for critters. With chives, I hold a bunch in one hand and snip them into smaller pieces with scissors – much easier than cutting with a knife. Arrange leaves flat on the shelves of your dehydrator, and set to a low heat for about six to eight hours. You'll know when they're ready because the herbs will be crunchy. Your kitchen will smell AMAZING for days. Commercial dried herbs have nothing on the homemade stuff – you'll find home dried herbs have a more concentrated flavour and are a great replacement when you can't get hold of fresh produce.
I love the whole process that goes with cooking sauces, chutneys and relishes. From collecting suitable jars and bottles to growing the ingredients myself (you don't actually have to do that bit…), chopping veggies and adding to the magnificent four gallon enamel pot that once belonged to my Dad. He gave it to me a few years before he died, and using it isn't just seriously practical – it's very sentimental. I love the scent of vegetables, vinegar and spices wafting through the house, having something to stir and taste each time I wander into the kitchen, and the fact that it might take a whole day (or even two!) to make a good sauce. It's worth every minute. If you've never attempted making your own sauces or chutneys, don't freak out! It's a much easier (and weirdly relaxing) process than you might think.
My Dad's 4 Gallon Pot. Perfect for cooking relish!
I'm going to write up a few of my chutney recipes over the coming weeks – all made from home grown ingredients. We'll start with the simplest of them all, Zucchini and Corn.
We didn't just have an abundance of zucchini this year, but also corn and capsicum. The corn in particular was to die for. I almost felt bad using it to make relish, but then…nah. I didn't. Now, these quantities listed are for a double batch. Feel free to halve them. You can also play around a little bit with spices, garlic and chilli. But *don't* change the quantities of your sugar, salt and most importantly, vinegar. This has to do with the preserving process, and keeping things safe. This recipe will make about 8 quart-size jars.
1500g of zucchini, diced. This works out to be around 8 largish zucchinis.
2 cups of corn kernels (fresh from the cob, if you can). Works out to be around 3 – 4 large cobs of corn.
3 cups of white vinegar.
2 ½ cups of white sugar (seems a lot, but this is a big batch of relish).
1 medium chilli – this is optional. I did one batch with it this year, once batch without. The spicier version is the family favourite.
5 teaspoons of mustard powder.
3 teaspoons of mustard seeds (or whole grain mustard).
4 – 5 cloves of garlic, crushed.
Cornflour to thicken at the end of cooking.
Zucchini. Corn. Capsicum. Onion. That's pretty much it!
*Do note that I don't use any oil in my chutneys. There's good reason for this. Firstly, you don't need it. With the vinegar and combined vegetables, trust me when I say there's plenty of fluid in this mix. It won't burn if you stir it every now and then. Secondly, oil can be a carrier for botulism when you're working with preserves. So I'd rather stay safe than sorry.
To thicken your relish at the end, add a couple of teaspoons of cornflour to a small jug. Add water and mix until it forms a smooth, thin paste. Add to your relish mix in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Best to go a little at a time with this, remembering your relish will also thicken as it cools.
Ah, the controversial bit. Depending on which country you live in, and what your food safety laws are, there are different recommendations for the preservation of food. What do I do? Well, I wash all jars – make sure they are the type where the lid will 'pop' up and down – on a sterilisation cycle in my dishwasher. Yes, even the brand new ones.Then, I add a couple of jars (and their lids) to a large pot of boiling water for ten minutes. Use a pair of tongs to remove. I make sure I'm wearing thick rubber gloves, too. Fill jars with VERY HOT relish mix, leaving about 1cm at the top. Wipe away any mess around the lip, and fit the lid. Some preserving jars will have a flat lid and a metal 'skirt' to fit around them. If your jar has sealed properly, and depending on the heat in the room, within about half an hour, the lid will 'pop' down with suction from the cooling relish. I store my sauces and relishes for over a year in the pantry if they're unopened, in the fridge once they have been opened.
Zucchini and corn relish is super-delish on ham, corned beef or salami. I've been using it as a dip, spooning a couple of tablespoons over cream cheese and serving with crackers and a crumbly tasty cheese. But my favourite use for it has turned out to be as a pizza sauce! Yep, a few spoonfuls on a pizza base, salami and a sprinkling of cheese – AMAZING.
It's stifling hot here in Victoria, Australia right now. Today is the fourth day around the 40 degree C mark (that's 104 Fahrenheit) and there's more to come. Even with air conditioning in the living area and a pool out the back, we're wilting – and that's just the humans and the dogs. I don't even want to discuss my poor vegetable garden!
Okay, so this is one of those recipes that will probably vary a little each time you make it – I'm not too fussy with quantities of ingredients and I'm sure you'll find your own perfect combination.
*Half a 'bunch' of kale. I used Red Kale this time around because that's all I had available. Normally I use the green version, but this was just as good.
* Two full celery stalks, leaves removed.
* One cup of fresh mint, tightly packed.
* Half a cup of fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, tightly packed.
* One cup of cooked and cooled quinoa (a third of a cup raw. See cooking instructions below). I used black quinoa this time, but white or red works just as well.
* Half a cup of dried raisins. This one is optional, and I left them out this time – only because I didn't have any in the pantry. They weren't really missed because the dressing is quite sweet.
Again, the amounts will vary depending on the size of your salad. It's not a heavily dressed salad – you only need just enough dressing to coat when stirred through.
* Half a cup of orange juice.
* Two tablespoons of white wine vinegar.
*Two tablespoons of cranberry sauce.
First, you need to cook up and cool your quinoa. Add a third of a cup of rinsed quinoa to two thirds of a cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and cover with a lid. Allow to simmer for about another 10 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed the liquid. Allow to cool in the fridge.
Finely chop your kale, parsley, mint and celery. I use a Mezzaluna (a curved, two handled knife) to do this – makes life much easier and quicker. Add pepitas and cooled quinoa, turn over gently with a large spoon so the kale isn't bruised.
Add the dressing ingredients to a jar or small container with a lid. Shake to mix. Gently spoon just enough over salad to mix and coat.
Delicious served chilled with BBQ meat, chicken or seafood – and so, so good for you!
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Windows April 2018 Update Focuses On Time Management
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The latest version of Windows 10 adds task management features to help users stay organised
Microsoft has made the latest version of Windows 10, called the April 2018 Update, available just in time for its name to remain accurate, with a focus on features for time and task management.
The software was planned for delivery earlier in April, but Microsoft halted rollout in order to patch a last-minute bug.
The update marks a shift from the previous two versions' focus on media creation, the company said.
"We want to give you back some of your greatest currency, your time," said Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Windows and Devices group.
Windows 10's new Timeline feature
The April 2018 update adds a timeline feature to the task view, showing a searchable history of the applications and files opened earlier in the day or week.
Timeline allows users to easily resume activities where they left off on a PC or other devices, Microsoft said. The Edge browser on Windows 10, Android and iOS is one of the first applications to support the feature.
Focus Assist is aimed at helping users concentrate, and can be turned on manually or scheduled. It blocks notifications and other distractions while a user is working, and provides a summary of what happened when it is switched back on.
Users can whitelist certain people so that their emails and messages appear even when Focus Assist is activated.
A new dictation feature lets users trigger dictation from any text box using the Windows Key + H.
The Cortana virtual assistant can now suggest tasks to resume from previous devices via Timeline, and can control smart home appliances from Google's Nest, Honeywell, ecobee and others, as well as third-party applications including Spotify.
Edge browser upgrade
Microsoft's Edge browsercan now remove extraneous elements when printing from a website and can mute audio from designated tabs. Grammar tools help users deal with complex words and highlight sentence components.
Windows 10 now has a feature for sending files over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, similar to Apple's AirDrop.
A Delivery Optimisation feature now lets users download updates to a single machine, which can then transfer the software to other systems on the same network. Microsoft says the feature can reduce bandwidth usage by up to 90 percent.
Windows 10 S Mode has also now arrived, as well, providing an option to run a simplified version of Windows that boots faster and is more secure. Microsoft said the mode is aimed at use cases such as kiosks and remote workers.
Microsoft stops supporting Windows 10 updates two years or less after release, meaning the Windows 10 Anniversary Update from August 2016 will now no longer receive bug fixes or security updates.
Support for the Creators Update from last April will end on 9 October, Microsoft said.
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Q: Weblogic Parallel Applications Deployment By parallel applications deployment, I'm talking about getting rid of the edit lock error in Weblogic deployment.

[Deployer:149163]The domain edit lock is owned by another session in non-exclusive mode -
this deployment operation requires exclusive access to the edit lock and hence cannot proceed.
If you are using "Automatically Aquire Lock and Activate Changes" in the console,
then the lock will expire shortly so retry this operation. -> [Help 1]

I've done my research through google, stackoverflow and oracle itself and got nothing.
I believed AS powerful like Weblogic should have covered this feature,
could anyone help me out here?
**EDIT 1: **
I am doing deployment via some Ant scripts, so parallel deployment is really what i need.
**EDIT 2: **
I need to do parallel deployment via some automation like Ant or Maven, so unlock manually is really not my option...

A: I have the same problem, with my nightly build deployments.
The documentation tells you to use nonexclusive deployment mode:
usenonexclusivelock

Specifies that the deployment action (deploy, redeploy, stop, and so
  on) uses the existing lock on the domain that has already been
  acquired by the same user performing the action.
This attribute is particularly useful when the user is using multiple
  deployment tools (Ant task, command line, Administration Console, and
  so on) simultaneously and one of the tools has already acquired a lock
  on the domain.
Valid values for this attribute are true and false. Default value is
  false.

Source: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E17904_01/web.1111/e13706/wldeploy.htm#i1022929
Ant example:
http://adfhowto.blogspot.de/2011/07/troubleshooting-domain-edit-lock-is.html
weblogic.Deployer example:
java weblogic.Deployer -debug -remote -verbose -name MyWebApp -source MyWebApp.ear -targets server1 -adminurl t3://localhost:7001 -user weblogic -deploy -stage -upload -usenonexclusivelock

A: Go to weblogic admin console say in localhost:7001 and in the left see if you have released the configuration , ie. 'Release Configuration' button is greyed or not. If not. click that and then try to redeploy from your IDE. That worked for me at least :) Good luck !

A: It seems previous modification of the configuration was not committed. It can happen if you modified the configuration e.g. through console but forget to commit.
Open the admin console (default - http://localhost:7101/console) log in. After successful login look in the upper left corner. There you see a button where you can activate pending changes (or revoke them).
Then retry the deployment.
Peter

A: Click on Release Configuration button (if showing in enabled mode) to release the lock. This solved my issue.

A: I faced this issue when i was trying to deploy application using wlst online script. My issue with the edit mode. I have used exclusive="true" in startEdit().
That is where my error occurred.

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Caught in the Sinus Tarsi Syndrome - Healing Feet - NYC Podiatrist & Foot Doctor.
I have terrible sinus problems. During bad allergy seasons, I wake up every morning feeling like my head is an overfilled water balloon, with an accompanying ache and dullness that make it very hard to get started on the day. I'm allergic to the main ingredient in most sinus headache medications, so all I can do is take your standard acetaminophen or ibuprofen and hope that does the trick. If it doesn't, then the sinus headache can turn into a migraine, which is the total opposite of fun.
So needless to say, when I see the phrase "sinus tarsi syndrome" I feel like running and hiding–that is until I realize that the sinus tarsi is located in the ankle, not the nose. Although it really sounds like a location found in a distant corner of outer space, reachable only by high-tech spacecraft.
Capt. Kirk: What's the nearest star?
Capt. Kirk: Well, that's our only hope. Set our course for Sinus Tarsi.
Now let's find out the real story about sinus tarsi syndrome and how it does not relate to your nose, or your favorite sci-fi franchise.
Okay, so where is this sinus tarsi? The subtalar joint is made up of the talus and the calcaneous, or heel bone. The sinus tarsi is a bony canal which connects to the subtalar joint. Or, if you want it the easy way, you know that bony bump on the outside of your ankle? The sinus tarsi is just in front of it.
So what is the "syndrome" part? That is when the sinus tarsi becomes inflamed.
Tarnation! Whatever on earth would make a sinus tarsi inflamed? It often comes from overuse when that overuse involves bad mechanics–lots of running while overpronating or exhibiting other kinds of foot awkwardness. Another cause is putting excess pressure on an extremely bent ankle; think of a catcher squatting during a softball or baseball game. Sinus tarsi syndrome is also related to other ankle issues; most people who develop sinus tarsi syndrome have had ankle sprains.
How would I know I have sinus tarsi syndrome? You'll feel pain in front of that bumpy bony bit of ankle on the outside of your foot. You may especially notice the pain while running around curves (track athletes who run on tracks, you know what we mean). If you touch that area of your ankle, you'll notice tenderness. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis, though, is to see a podiatrist at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine (212.996.1900) and have your ankle and foot fully examined.
So let's imagine I do have this "sinus tarsi syndrome." How is it treated? Start off with the usual–stop doing the activities that make your ankle (or sinus tarsi) hurt, apply ice, take anti-inflammatories. Ultrasound or laser treatments can also help calm the inflammation. An ankle brace will give the whole ankle support and orthotics can keep the subtalar joint from moving around too much. To prevent it from recurring, a podiatrist may recommend physical therapy to strengthen your ankle and correct any biomechanical problems.
I would be happy if it healed nicely and quickly, but if I had to have an ankle or foot injury, it certainly sounds very impressive to say, "I have 'sinus tarsi syndrome.'" There is magic in those words–though I'm sure we'd all prefer to avoid ankle or foot injuries, no matter how cool the name.
If, however, you do find yourself stuck with sinus tarsi syndrome, do not fear! Get it taken care of and soon you won't even remember where to find our friendly bony canal.


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Every time there's a heavy rain, this woman, who lives on the southbound side of the VFW Parkway, just past the West Roxbury Parkway, dons her boots and raincoat and goes out with a rake to try to keep the storm drain and "dry" catchbasin outside her house clear, to minimize the damage from flooding. She's been doing that a lot lately.
Tammy must have one of those old Amphibicars. How else to explain how she survived flooding and a Florida-style sinkhole on the West Roxbury Parkway near where it meets the VFW Parkway after today's storm?


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Q: Nullpointexception while trying to draw a line I have following two pieces of code
First Code:
package guicollection;

import java.awt.*;
import java.awt.event.*;
import javax.swing.*;

public class RectanglePattern extends GUIcollection implements ActionListener {

    JPanel panelForBackGround;
    JButton actionButton;

    void drawRectangle() {

        RectanglePattern outSideCover = new RectanglePattern();
        outSideCover.setSize(500, 500);
        outSideCover.createGUI();
        outSideCover.setVisible(true);

    }

    private void createGUI() {

        setDefaultCloseOperation(EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
        Container window = getContentPane();
        window.setLayout(new FlowLayout());

        panelForBackGround = new JPanel();
        panelForBackGround.setPreferredSize(new Dimension(400, 300));

        panelForBackGround.setBackground(Color.blue);

        window.add(panelForBackGround);

        actionButton = new JButton("Press me");
        window.add(actionButton);
        actionButton.addActionListener(this);

    }

    public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent event) {
        Graphics paper = panelForBackGround.getGraphics();

        paper.drawLine(0, 0, 9, 10);
        paper.drawRect(8, 8, 12, 9);
        paper.drawRect(6, 6, 12, 6);

    }
}

And second code:
package guicollection;

import java.awt.*;
import javax.swing.*;

public class RectanglePattern extends GUIcollection{

    JPanel panelForBackGround;
    JButton actionButton;

    void drawRectangle() {

        RectanglePattern outSideCover = new RectanglePattern();
        outSideCover.setSize(500, 500);
        outSideCover.createGUI();
        outSideCover.setVisible(true);

    }

    private void createGUI() {

        setDefaultCloseOperation(EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
        Container window = getContentPane();
        window.setLayout(new FlowLayout());

        panelForBackGround = new JPanel();
        panelForBackGround.setPreferredSize(new Dimension(400, 300));

        panelForBackGround.setBackground(Color.blue);

        window.add(panelForBackGround);

        actionButton = new JButton("Press me");
        window.add(actionButton);
        actionButton.addActionListener(this);

        Graphics paper = panelForBackGround.getGraphics();

        paper.drawLine(0, 0, 9, 10);
        paper.drawRect(8, 8, 12, 9);
        paper.drawRect(6, 6, 12, 6);

}

}

The second code shows the following error while compiling. Doesn't it has to draw a line and two rectangle on the panelForBackGround? What is the cause of this error?
Error:

Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
    at guicollection.RectanglePattern.drawRectangle(RectanglePattern.java:20)
    at guicollection.GUIcollection.main(GUIcollection.java:24)

A: a null pointer acception here usually has to do with not creating the graphics environment correctly. Try invoking this method:
window.setVisible(true);

OR
it could be because you're trying to draw on a window that the machine hasn't had time to create fully yet. I've had that problem. Try telling the program to wait for the window to catch up by doing this right before creating the Graphics variable:
try{
Thread.sleep(300);
catch(Exception e){
System.out.println(e.printStackTrace());
}

I know catching just "Exception" and not a specific exception is not the best thing but it's the easy way out xD lol. tell me if those work. if not i'll come back and help more later on.


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February 20, 2020 Special Dispatch No. 8570
Egyptian Regime On Restoration Of Alexandria Synagogue: An Expression Of Egyptian Tolerance And An Important Tourism Enterprise; Muslim Brotherhood: A Waste Of Money And Pandering To Jews
Egypt | Special Dispatch No. 8570
On January 10, 2020, the Eliyahu Hanavi (Prophet Elijah) Synagogue in Alexandria was reopened following comprehensive restoration and renovation lasting over two years and costing some 70 million Egyptian pounds (~ $4.5 million). The synagogue was built during the reign of Ottoman ruler Muhammad Ali Pasha in the late 19th century, over the ruins of a 14th century synagogue that had been destroyed following Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798. In 2018, after years of neglect that caused parts of the building to collapse, the Egyptian government decided to restore the synagogue and reopen it.[1]
The restoration of the Alexandria synagogue serves two of Egypt's goals: first, it presents Egypt to the world as a tolerant and open country which respects all the religions and their places of worship. At the inauguration of the renovated synagogue, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anany stressed the importance that the Egyptian government attributes to the heritage of all religions, noting that he had also participated in inauguration of churches, monasteries, and mosques.[2] Magda Haroun, head of the Jewish community of Egypt – which numbers only a handful of people – reinforced this message in her speech at the ceremony. She praised the efforts of the Egyptian government to renovate the synagogue, as well as other synagogues and Jewish cemeteries, saying that it demonstrates the extent to which the Jews were an integral part of Egyptian society and culture.[3] This goal is in line with objectives set out by Egyptian President 'Abd Al-Fattah Al-Sisi, who since coming into office has been calling for "a renewal of the religious discourse"[4] and has acted to establish Egypt as a civil state belonging to Egyptians of all faiths, not only Muslims.
The second goal of the renovation project is to establish the synagogue as a tourist attraction, as noted by Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Engineering Affairs Hisham Samir, in statements he made to the Al-Masri Al-Yawm daily. The article, titled "After Its Restoration, Will the Alexandria Synagogue Become a Tourist Attraction?", also quoted a source in the Jewish community in Egypt, who said that "the synagogue is a historic site belonging to all Egyptians," and called to open all of Egypt's synagogues to the general public and to renew prayers at the restored Alexandria synagogue.[5]
The reopening of the synagogue was widely covered in the Egyptian press. Reports about it featured photographs of the renovated synagogue, and briefly described its history, structure and contents. Assistant Tourism and Antiquities Minister Hisham Samir boasted that the synagogue holds "important Torah scrolls," as well as menorahs and extravagant ornaments.[6] Other articles in the Egyptian press praised the restoration of the synagogue and stressed that it was a sign of the openness and tolerance of the Egyptian regime, and that it would promote tourism to Egypt. Conversely, news websites of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), which opposes the regime, criticized the restoration project, calling it a waste of public funds and an act of pandering to the Zionists and Israel.
The restored synagogue (Source: Al-Masri Al-Yawm, Egypt, January 12, 2020)
This report reviews the reactions in the Egyptian media to the renovation and reopening of the Prophet Elijah synagogue:
Articles In Egyptian Press Welcome The Restoration Of The Synagogue As 'Expression Of Egyptian Tolerance'
Articles in the Egyptian press, most of which supports the Al-Sisi regime, praised the restoration of the synagogue, describing it as an important step in preserving Egypt's Jewish heritage, which they claimed formed an integral part of Egypt's heritage, and as an expression of Egypt's tolerance towards all religions. Many of the articles also emphasized the synagogue's potential as a tourist attraction and therefore as a significant source of revenue.
Former Editor Of Government Daily: Jewish Heritage Is Part Of Egypt's History; The Opening Of The Synagogue Is An Expression Of Its Tolerance
Gallal Dowidar, former editor of the Egyptian government daily Akhbar Al-Yawm, wrote: "The civilized character of peoples and countries is measured by the extent of their commitment to the divine directives that are based on tolerance, coexistence and acceptance of the other… Over the years, Egypt has been a meeting point of the monotheistic religions and a safe haven for Allah's prophets, [shielding them] from the oppression and tyranny of their opponents. It is only natural that the houses of worship belonging to these religions should be part of Egypt's heritage, which is rich in cultural tolerance. In this spirit, Tourism and Antiquities Minister Dr. Khaled Al-'Anany called last Friday [January 10, 2020] to celebrate the completion of the renovation of the Jewish synagogue in Alexandria, which took two and a half years...
"This synagogue, believed to be one of the oldest in Alexandria, was built in 1850 on the orders of and in cooperation with the family of Muhammad 'Ali [Pasha, the Ottoman governor of Egypt]. [It was built] over the ruins of an ancient Jewish synagogue that was destroyed during the French attack on Egypt [in 1798] and was known as one of the most ancient synagogues in the Middle East. What Egypt has done and continues to do in this context, with the aim of preserving its heritage, demonstrates its grandeur and the grandeur of its people. Its efforts in this domain are not confined to [sites belonging to] any particular religion, but encompass all the monotheistic faiths: Islam, Christianity and Judaism… Nobody disputes that the activities of the antiquities ministry, including excavations and new discoveries, are among the main factors that attract the culture-seeking tourists who flock to Egypt. Linking tourism and antiquities is an important step…"[7]
Egyptian Journalist: In Addition To Renovating The Synagogue, There Is Need To Open A Museum Of Jewish History In Egypt
Fathiyya Al-Dakhakhni, a columnist for the independent Egyptian daily Al-Masri Al-Yawm, wrote: "In an effort to demonstrate that Egypt is the land of tolerance and the cradle of the monotheistic faiths, Tourism and Antiquities Minister Dr. Khaled Al-'Anany made a four-hour tour last Friday [January 10], during which he inaugurated a historical ancient mosque in Cairo, the royal Al-Fath Mosque in 'Abdeen Palace; visited St. Mark Church in Alexandria, the most ancient Church in Egypt, and then crossed the street to attend the main event of the day: the inauguration of the Prophet Elijah Synagogue in Alexandria…
"[The message of tolerance] is perhaps the main and overt message [that was meant to be conveyed] by scheduling all three events in the same day. However, I think there is another reason [the authorities] did not suffice with inaugurating the synagogue [on that day], namely [their desire] to preempt any pointed criticism that might be leveled against the investment of 65 million [Egyptian] pounds in the renovation of a synagogue that will not [even] host religious ceremonies on a regular basis because there aren't enough Jews [for that] in the city [of Alexandria] or in Egypt as a whole. [Minister] Al-'Anany preempted any attack by saying: 'This is a message to the world that Egypt cares for all [aspects of] its heritage: Pharaonic, Islamic, Coptic or Jewish.' Whoever attacks [the renovation] of the synagogue forgets that it is part of Egypt's heritage. The fact that no prayers are held there does not mean that it should be neglected. This synagogue, and the other 11 synagogues in Egypt, can be tourist sites that will narrate and document an important chapter of Egyptian history and welcome those who are interested in this type of heritage.
"The attack [on the renovation of the synagogue] reminds me of what happened in the era of Farouk Hosny, who was culture minister [under president Mubarak], when the renovation of the Moshe ben Maimon Synagogue in Cairo began. This triggered a similar attack [by people questioning] the benefit of the renovation and its cost. But Farouk Hosny, known for his boldness, not only renovated the synagogue but also called to establish a Jewish heritage museum in Egypt, which prompted an attack on him, on the grounds that Egypt does not have enough [Jewish] exhibits for such a museum. Now, after the renovation of the Prophet Elijah Synagogue, I think it's time to revive this idea, and I already discussed [it] with some members of the Jewish community at the periphery of the [inauguration] ceremony. They said there were rare books and artefacts that could form the nucleus of a museum that can be established in the basement of the [Gate of Heaven] Synagogue on Adly Street in Cairo. The establishment of such a museum may be a clear response to those who attack [the restoration of the synagogue], for it will place the synagogue on the tourism map and will make it possible to capitalize on this important [Jewish] heritage in the spheres of tourism and culture."[8]
Tourism and Antiquities Minister Al 'Anany at the inauguration of the renovated synagogue(Source: Al-Yawm Al-Sabi', Egypt, January 10, 2020)
Egyptian Columnist: The Renovation Of The Synagogue Should Have Been A Global Celebration
'Alaa 'Uraybi, a columnist for the Al-Wafd Party newspaper, expressed disappointment that the inauguration of the synagogue had not been an international ceremony that could have demonstrated Egypt's tolerant character to the entire world. He wrote: "The opening of the Prophet Elijah Synagogue should have been a global celebration attended by [many figures]: rabbis from numerous countries; Jewish authors, artists, media figures, politicians and businessmen from countries with large Jewish communities; officials from religious institutes in those countries as well as some of their ambassadors in Cairo, and Egyptian Jews. True, Egypt's Jews number about five, and most of them are bedridden on account of their age, but the presence of some of them at the inauguration, even in wheelchairs, would have been very meaningful[9]…
"We should take every opportunity to project an image of tolerance and showcase Egypt's tourism sites… Egypt should focus on religious tourism, especially since it has many unique Christian and Jewish sites… Jews can visit the sacred valley in Sinai where Allah the Almighty spoke to the Prophet Moussa [Moses]; in Cairo is the tomb of rabbi and philosopher Moshe ben Maimon [the Rambam], who was Saladin's Jewish physician; and the rabbi and philosopher Saadia Al-Faiyoumi [Saadia Gaon]… was [also] of Egyptian origin and lived in the city of Faiyoum…"[10]
Muslim Brotherhood Website: Al-Sisi Is Sacrificing The Egyptian People For The Sake Of His Friends, Family and Tribe – The Zionists
Unlike the Egyptian government press, websites of the MB, which opposes the Al-Sisi regime, criticized the decision to renovate the Alexandria synagogue. Over the past year, as the renovation of the synagogue took place, the website of the MB's Freedom and Justice party, a party which is identified with the movement's old guard, posted several reports claiming that the restoration was a waste of public funds at the expense of the destitute Egyptian people.
For example, in March 2019, the website posted a report claiming that social media users were complaining that the project was wasteful and unnecessary.[11] Another report, from November 7, 2019, made similar claims. It stated that the project lavished tens of millions of Egyptian pounds on a community numbering a handful of people, while Egypt's infrastructures suffered ongoing neglect, a fact that became especially noticeable following floods and caused tangible suffering to the common Egyptian citizen.[12]
On December 23, 2019, after the renovation of the synagogue was completed, the MB party website claimed in an article that Egyptians on social media had reacted with rage to a Facebook post by the Israeli embassy in Cairo that had welcomed the tourism minister's upcoming visit to the synagogue.[13] On January 10, 2020, the day of the opening ceremony, the website posted a sarcastic article titled "The Pandering Campaign of the Synagogue's Opening: Al-Sisi Gives His Family and Tribe 67 Million Pounds." The article, whose title hints at the claim made by the MB that Al-Sisi serves Israel and is even of Jewish origin, stated: "'Abd Al-Fattah Al-Sisi, the leader of the blood-soaked coup [against the MB regime], continues to pander to the Zionists in every domain: in politics, economy, culture and even archeology… The synagogue's opening ceremony and that media hype surrounding it prove that Al-Sisi is willing to sell Egypt and sacrifice its people for the sake of his Zionist friends, family and tribe, so that they will support his remaining forever in the seat [of power that he won by means of his] blood-soaked coup, and in order to gain the American's approval by means of the Jewish lobby."[14]
The website of Qatar's Al-Jazeera channel, which supports the MB, posted a similar article which claimed that, while the Alexandria synagogue was being opened, Egyptian citizens were demonstrating against the closing of mosques in the country.[15]
[1] Al-Masri Al-Youm (Egypt), January 12, 2020.
[2] Al-Yawm Al-Sabi (Egypt), January 10, 2020.
[3] Misralnharda.com, January 12, 2020.
[4] The term "renewal of the religious discourse" was first coined by 'Adly Mansour, acting president of Egypt (2013–2014) following the removal of the Muslim Brotherhood regime in the country. It refers to rectifying the misunderstanding of the meaning of Islamic law in Egyptian society, in order to stop the spread of extremism and terrorism. See MEMRI reports: Inquiry & Analysis No. 1265, Three Years Into Al-Sisi's Rule: Difficult Challenges At Home And Abroad, August 16, 2016; Special Dispatch No. 6114, Egyptian Columnists On Al-Sisi Regime's Campaign For 'Renewal Of Religious Discourse' As A Way Of Fighting Terrorism, July 23, 2015; Inquiry & Analysis No. 1326, In Egypt, Clashes Between The Institution Of The Presidency And The Institution Of Al-Azhar, August 21, 2017.
[5] Al-Masri Al-Yawm (Egypt), January 12, 2020.
[7] Akhbar Al-Yawm (Egypt), January 12, 2020.
[9] It should be mentioned that the head of the Jewish community in Egypt, Magda Haroun, attended the ceremony along with some elderly Jewish women.
[10] Al-Wafd (Egypt), January 11, 2020.
[11] Fj-p.com, March 4, 2019.
[12] Fj-p.com, November 7, 2019.
[13] Fj-p.com, December 23, 2019. For the Israeli embassy's post, see Facebook.com/IsraeliinEgypt, December 23, 2019.
[14] Fj-p.com, January 10, 2020.
[15] Aljazeera.net, January 12, 2020.


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When You Are In a Slump
By Aharon Loschak
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When professional baseball players start slumping, it's bad news. They can't hit, they get depressed, and pretty soon, they're benched.
When it happens to the best in the sport, we hear about how they're "trusting their mechanics" even if it's not delivering results. "Trust the process" they say, "and it'll eventually bring the results." It's a fair argument: After all, the mechanics are still there, it's just a matter of time until they break out.
And it usually works.
You see, a player whose swing is off is hopeful and even confident that whatever he's doing will eventually bring the results he's looking for. Day after day, he accumulates empty at-bats, yet his coach (the type that inspires confidence) believes in him and tells him, "Keep doing what you're doing. Any day now, you'll make sweet contact and that ball will pop right off your bat."
He's a professional, after all. He has it in him, and there's no reason to assume he's magically lost his touch. It'll come, it's just a matter of time. There are countless stories to prove it.
This is a wonderful metaphor for life.
Collect Empty Jugs
In this week's haftarah, we read of a distraught woman who turns to the prophet Elisha crying that her husband died and she's destitute. Worse still, creditors are threatening to kidnap her children as collateral and she doesn't know what to do.
The prophet tells her to collect empty pitchers and fill them with the one small jug of oil that she does have. Miraculously, the oil continues pouring until all the empty containers fill up. She now has a valuable resource, and everyone's happy.
And he said, "Borrow vessels for yourself from outside, from all your neighbors; do not borrow only a few empty vessels. And you shall come and close the door about yourself and about your sons, and you shall pour upon all these vessels; and the full one you shall carry away."1
When Your Fire is Lost
The Alter Rebbe sees this as a metaphor for a person who used to have a "fire" (the Hebrew word for "my husband" can also be read "my fire" "אישי"), but now it's dead.
You know exactly what that's like. Don't you remember when you were young, passionate, and idealistic? Who doesn't recall those early days when you first started exploring your Judaism and everything was fascinating and oh-so-wondrous? Every new ritual, every new teaching was exhilarating and refreshing; you simply couldn't get enough of it.
Don't you remember when you were young and naïve, and your marriage "sparkled?" People talked about how you were so in love, and you felt as if you had discovered the best thing since sliced bread (or perhaps even better)? Your relationship was alive, and every time you looked at your spouse, you couldn't help but think how lucky you were and how much richer your life had become.
Or how about the early days of your career? Each time you entered the office, every time you got into your truck to start the day, you felt like you were changing the world. You spun magic, and people adored your skills, services, or management.
But then you got older, life roughed you up a bit, and now you're "dead." Religion is boring, your marriage is monotonous, and your job is a black hole. It's not bad per se, it's just dead. You drag your feet around and scoff at all those young, naïve puppies who think they're making a difference. "Been there, done that, son. It's all downhill now."
What to do? How do you drag yourself out of the abyss?
"Gather empty containers, and let them be filled with the little bit of oil you do have."
Trust the Mechanics
Like the slumping player, you must trust your "mechanics." You really do have it. You really are someone excited about praying and keeping Shabbat. You really do have a passionate marriage and love your spouse deeply. You really are changing the world by fixing broken sinks. You gotta believe it.
Ah, but it's not producing results? You're still spacing out while you pray, still fighting with your wife, and you still hate the sight of leaking pipes?
Keep at it. Trust the process. Keep adding those containers—I don't care if they're empty; just keep piling zeros on the scoreboard. Eventually, you're gonna break out. You're on the cusp. If you stick with the process and believe in yourself, the oil will come spilling out with abundance.
Keep praying, trying to put intention into what you're saying. Keep your eyes closed and stick to your regular Shabbat candle-lighting routine, even though you no longer feel that the heavens are opening.
Keep bringing flowers home for the weekend, and saying things like, "I see something's bothering you, would you like to talk about it right now, or should we dedicate some time later tonight to discuss it in earnest?" You don't mean it? Say it anyway (and do it, too!).
Go to work, and fix yet another broken sink. Remind yourself that an entire family is now happy that they can eat with clean dishes again. You don't care anymore? All those grumpy clients burned you out? You're too cynical to believe it anymore? Say it to yourself anyway, and do whatever it takes to convince yourself that somehow, somewhere, you still believe it.
Eventually, you'll hit a home run.2
II Kings 4:3:-4.
This essay is based on Ma'amarei Admur Hazaken, Haketzarim, p. 136-137 (two versions).
Rabbi Aharon Loschak is a writer, editor, and rabbi, who lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., with his family. Editor of JLI's popular Torah Studies program, he is passionate about teaching transformational Jewish ideas.
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Kayla North Carolina October 23, 2021
This is wonderful reading, like food for the body, mind and soul. Reply
Menny Farkash October 22, 2021
Thank you. Reply
Silvie October 21, 2021
This is exactly what I needed now - might print it out and read and re-read for some time...
Thank you so much! Reply
Susan Schwartz San Mateo October 20, 2021
sweet. difficult to do, but great inspiration. tnx. Reply
Carey M California October 20, 2021
It's interesting to note that the vessels are borrowed, and from many neighbors, not just a few. To me, this suggests that when we are down or in despair, we need to open ourselves up to help from others--and not just a few others! Anyone with a little to offer! And in trusting in the gifts of others (and G-d, of course), we will indeed find ourselves with a replenished store of resources. Reply
E R October 20, 2021
Thank you!! I loved the article! Reply
Adele Jakarta October 17, 2021
Thank you for sharing the empty vessels. Very uplifting. I am Adele, 76 and still hanging on to my Almighty G-d. My journey has been a long one and very grateful for all the experiences, bad or good.
Be blessed. Reply
Mya NJ October 17, 2021
Thank you for this. I really needed to hear this. Reply
Link N. Rock Bottom Creek October 16, 2021
Thank you for the article, Rabbi. You are a blessing to all nations. Reply
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Lawmakers seek suspension, review of US training for Saudis
by: DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press
This undated photo provided by the FBI shows Mohammed Alshamrani. The Saudi student opened fire inside a classroom at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday before one of the deputies killed him. (FBI via AP)
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Republican ally of President Donald Trump went a step further than the White House on Sunday by calling for Saudi Arabia to be suspended from an American military training program after a student pilot from the kingdom shot and killed three sailors at a U.S. naval base in Florida.
Trump had called for the program to be reviewed but Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he wanted more.
"We need to suspend the Saudi program until we find out what happened here," he said, adding that he likes the idea of training foreign pilots and helping them understand how the U.S. system works.
"But there's something really bad here," Graham said. "We need to slow this program down and reevaluate."
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., whose district includes the base in Pensacola, said Friday's shooting "has to inform our ongoing relationship with Saudi Arabia."
Gaetz, who, like Graham, is an outspoken defender of Trump during the impeachment inquiry being led by House Democrats, declined to criticize the president when asked whether Trump has been tough enough with Saudi Arabia.
He said he and Trump have been communicating regularly, and appeared to also call for the program's suspension.
"We should not be taking new incoming Saudi students until we're absolutely confident in our vetting process," Gaetz said.
The U.S. has long had a robust training program for Saudis, providing assistance in the U.S. and in the kingdom. Currently, more than 850 Saudis are in the United States for various training activities. They are among more than 5,000 foreign students from 153 countries in the U.S. going through military training.
The FBI has identified Friday's shooter as Mohammed Alshamrani, 21. Investigators said he was a 2nd Lt. in the Royal Saudi Air Force and a student naval flight officer of Naval Aviation Schools Command.
Alshamrani opened fire inside a classroom at the naval base, killing three people and wounding two sheriff's deputies before one of the officers killed him, authorities said. Eight other people were also wounded.
The FBI announced Sunday that it was working on the presumption that the shooting was an act of terrorism, a point echoed hours earlier by Robert O'Brien, Trump's national security adviser. The FBI was also interviewing acquaintances and following up on a visit by Alshamrani to New York City, including Rockefeller Center, in the run-up to Friday.
Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker faulted Trump for taking what he said is a "transactional" approach to U.S. relations with the Saudi kingdom focused on financial interests and not moral values.
Booker, a New Jersey senator, said the relationship is "unacceptable"' and promised to change it if he is elected president next year.
Trump has appeared more interested in promises by the Saudis to spend billions buying American weapons than in in holding the kingdom accountable for human rights violations, including the killing in 2018 of Washington Post writer Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Turkey. Khashoggi was a critic of Saudi Arabia.
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that knowledge of Khashoggi's killing reached the highest levels of the monarchy, but Trump declined last year to penalize Saudia Arabia over the slaying.
Trump told an interviewer this year that Saudi Arabia buys a lot of American products and "that means something to me." He argued that if he refuses to sell to the Saudis, they will turn around and buy weapons from U.S. rivals such as China and Russia.
Gaetz and Booker were interviewed on ABC's "This Week,"' Graham appeared on Fox News Channel's "Sunday Morning Futures" and O'Brien spoke on CBS' "Face the Nation."
WASHINGTON (AP) — Adam Schiff was still speaking — about witnesses, documents, future presidents and the impeachment of President Donald Trump. He'd said it all before, but five hours into the Senate trial, Schiff, the lead prosecutor, was saying it again.
by MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press / Jan 22, 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) — A rancorous dispute over rules marked the first full day of President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. After nearly 13 hours of debate over Democratic amendments, the rules for the trial were adopted unchanged in a party-line vote early Wednesday.
Highlights of Tuesday's session and what's ahead as senators conduct just the third impeachment trial of a president:
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Smashed glass closes New Life Christian Academy in Kimball
The act of vandalism appeared to have taken place in the early morning hours.
Smashed glass closes New Life Christian Academy in Kimball The act of vandalism appeared to have taken place in the early morning hours. Check out this story on thetimesherald.com: https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2018/10/22/smashed-glass-closes-new-life-christian-academy-kimball/1726495002/
Port Huron Times Herald Published 2:05 p.m. ET Oct. 22, 2018
An apparent act of vandalism closed New Life Christian Academy in Kimball on Oct. 22, 2018, with several windows being smashed. The door pictured on the far right is missing its glass.(Photo: Jeremy Ervin/Times Herald)Buy Photo
Instead of students, work crews walked through the doors of New Life Christian Academy in Kimball on Monday. An act of vandalism overnight closed the school for the day.
New Life Christian Academy school board president Jim Achatz said it appeared someone broke the glass window making up the front door and entered the building. From there, it appeared they smashed the nearby main office window before leaving.
The school — which has about 145 students between elementary, junior high and high school — closed for the day due to the damage.
"We're back tomorrow," Acatz said.
School administrator Lee Shimmel estimated the cost of the damage to be a few thousand dollars, but wasn't sure what the final bill will be. Shimmel said they have turned over security footage to law enforcement.
As for how the school will pay for the repairs, Shimmel said it was too soon to really know. But if anyone were interested in assisting the school, she invited them to reach out.
New Life Christian Academy can be reached by phone at (810) 367-3770.
The St. Clair County Sheriff Department is investigating the incident. Anyone with information about the incident is asked the call the department at (810) 987-1734.
An apparent act of vandalism closed New Life Christian Academy in Kimball on Oct. 22, 2018, with several windows being smashed. (Photo: Jeremy Ervin/Times Herald)
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The Battle is On!: First Reasoned Order Denying Stay of TCPA Case Pending Facebook Highlights What Not to Do When Seeking a Stay
12Aug 2020 13 Aug 2020
As I just reported earlier today Squire Patton Boggs earned the nation's first opposed stay of a TCPA case pending the big Facebook SCOTUS appeal. A client of a different firm—that will remain unnamed— did not fare so well, however.
You didn't expect the Plaintiff's bar to give up without a fight did you?
In Komaiko v. Baker Techs., Case No. 19-cv-03795-DMR, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 143953 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 11, 2020) the defendant—a prominent CRM and text platform for the cannabis industry—saw its stay motion denied because it failed to deny allegations that its system has the capacity to dial randomly or sequentially. In denying the stay the Court reasoned that even if SCOTUS overturned Marks and adopted a narrower statutory definition it would have no result on the case—the capacity of the Defendant's system to send random messages was sufficient for liability to be determined no matter what the Supreme Court rules.
Here is the key language:
Baker is notably evasive on a key fact: whether its software has the capacity to generate random numbers and call them, regardless of whether it used that capacity in sending the texts at issue.
Tsk. Tsk.
The Defendant's oversight in Komaiko may be bad on them, but it easy enough to avoid for Defendants in TCPA cases more generally. When seeking a stay a Defendant should always specifically address the issue of the capacity of its system in addition to an explanation of how the specific messages/calls at issue were actually sent. With a firm denial that the system has the ability to operate randomly or sequentially the Court should be easily persuaded to stay the case and allow the Supremes to answer the lingering questions around the required ATDS functionalities.
In short, Komaiko should be an interesting, but rarely followed case. Notably this same defendant was already roughed up by this court in an extremely interesting ruling—issued on 4/20—that seemed to be a warning shot to cannabis dispensaries and platform providers. Perhaps it is unsurprising, therefore, that the Court took a close and skeptical look at its papers supporting a stay.
We'll keep an eye on this.
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