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Q: Custom CSS for a Fixed DIV I have coded a CSS for a notification bar which slides down when mouse is hovered. The news (text) scrolls using <marquee> tag. The box is currently rectangular in shape. I have attached the screenshot on mouse hover and without it. However I want to have a custom shape for the bar.
So on idle state it must only show the notification button, but on hover the whole bar must slide down. How do I achieve it.
Given Below is the CSS Code
#feedback {
        height: 20px;
        width: 400px;
        position: fixed;
        z-index: 2500;
        right:0%;
        background:#F29300;
        border:#0F0; border:thick;
        transition:all 0.2s ease-out;
        -webkit-transition:all 0.2s ease-out;
        -moz-transition:all 0.2s ease-out;
        -o-transition:all 0.2s ease-out;
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) skew(-180deg) translateY(-10px);
        -webkit-transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) skew(-180deg) translateY(-10px);
        -moz-transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) skew(-180deg) translateY(-10px);
        -o-transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) skew(-180deg) translateY(-10px);
        -ms-transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) skew(-180deg) translateY(-10px);

    }
    #feedback:hover {
        transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) skew(-180deg) translateY(2px);
        -webkit-transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) skew(-180deg) translateY(2px);
        -moz-transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) skew(-180deg) translateY(2px);
        -o-transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) skew(-180deg) translateY(2px);
        -ms-transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1) skew(-180deg) translateY(2px);

    }

And this is the HTML Code

            <marquee scrollamount="3" >My CUstom text</marquee>

Current

I need to have like the one shown below.
Without Hover

On Hover the div must slide down

I want to get this custom shape to work. How do I do it

A: Your specific question is not very clear.  However, this is an example of how you could make a simple notification bar:

#notification {
  position: fixed;
  width: 100%;
  height: 20px;
  top: -20px;
  background: orange;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  }

#hover {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  background: orange;
  width: 100px;
  height: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  }

#hover:hover {
  position: fixed;
  background: orange;
  width: 100px;
  height: 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  }

#notification:hover {
  position: fixed;
  width: 100%;
  height: 20px;
  top: 0;
  background: orange;
  text-align: center;
  }

#hover:hover + #notification {
  position: fixed;
  width: 100%;
  height: 20px;
  top: 0;
  background: orange;
  text-align: center;
  }

Hover Me!

You have been notified!

A: Hi you can do this like this
CSS:
.feedback {
  width: 400px;
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 2500;
  text-align:center;
}
.feedback marquee{
  background:#F29300;
  height:5px;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:block;
  margin:0;
  transition-property: height;
 -webkit-transition-property: height;
 -moz-transition-property: height;
 transition-duration: .3s;
 -webkit-transition-duration: .3s;
 -moz-transition-duration: .3s;
}

 .feedback button{
  background: #F29300;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  -webkit-border-radius: 5px;
  -moz-border-radius: 5px;
  -o-border-radius: 5px;
}

.feedback:hover marquee{
         height:30px;
}

and HTML

  <marquee scrollamount="3" >My CUstom text</marquee>
  <button>Notification</button>


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The video features five FC Barcelona footballers playing blindfolded against Spain's 5-a-side Paralympic football team. It is a collaboration between UNICEF, the FC Barcelona Foundation and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to show the power of sports to level the playing field for everyone.The video will be shown at sporting venues throughout the Paralympic games, which run until the 18th of September."The Paralympic Games prove that ability, not disability, defines what a person can accomplish and this video shows that there should be no limits on what a child can aspire to — in sport, in school or in life," said UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake. "UNICEF is proud to work alongside our beloved Barça to give so many more children the chance to play, to learn and to make the most of their abilities — and thus, their lives."IPC President Sir Philip Craven said: "Thanks to this collaboration with UNICEF and the FC Barcelona Foundation, this video shows the skills and prowess of visually impaired footballers as they take on their idols. It is clear from the response of Messi, Busquets, Masip, Rakitic and Sergi Roberto that they find playing without sight very challenging. This highlights just how impressive football-5 players are, and the pin-point accuracy required to take a penalty kick without one of your most important senses."We hope it can show youngsters around the world that they too can do amazing things and that they have the same right to play as anyone else."This week marks the 10th Anniversary of the UNICEF-FC Barcelona Foundation partnership. Over the last decade, the partnership has reached over a million boys and girls with access to education, sport and play for children who might otherwise be excluded. This work includes the "Open Doors" programme which operates in 15 cities across Brazil promoting inclusive education to girls and boys with disabilities."Here at the FC Barcelona Foundation, we aim to extract the full potential of sport as a tool for inclusion, and especially that of children with disabilities. The "Open Doors" project that we are running in Brazil in conjunction with UNICEF and the Rodrigo Mendes Institute has set new standards in this field. Here at the FCB Foundation we are committed to continuing our work on projects like this that help us to make our philosophy tangible and to construct a fairer and more inclusive society for the most at-risk groups," says First Vice-Chairman of the FC Barcelona Foundation Jordi Cardoner.The five players from FC Barcelona featured in the video are: Sergio Busquets, Jordi Masip, Lionel Messi, Ivan Rakitic and Sergi Roberto. The Spanish National 5-a-side players are Pedro Gutierrez León, Jose Luis Giera Tejuelo, Javier Alvaro Ruiz, Francisco Javier Pérez Muñoz, Marcelo Rosado Carrasco and Sergio Cano Rodríguez.
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The pitching and defense took over from that point on, with neither team able to scratch a run across. In the top of the sixth, senior Reagan Dykes drew a leadoff walk and starting designated player Cayla Drotar moved in to pitch for the Gamecocks. With freshman pinch-runner Kloyee Anderson at first for Dykes, sophomore Maddie Morgan found the gap in left field for a double as the Tide now had two runners in scoring position with nobody out. Alabama couldn't capitalize on the opportunity however, as a pair of groundouts and a strikeout stranded them at second and third.
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Something similar happened with Skyler Cooper who was deployed in Kuwait with the U.S. Army. While Skyler was overseas, his wife Cydney Cooper went into labour earlier than expected, and gave birth to twins in January. The twin girls were born on January 24.
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import {View, Inject} from 'tng';
import {pathTo} from '../../utils';

@View({
    controllerAs: 'consulta',
    // template: '{{consulta.name}}',
    // templateUrl: 'views/clientes/consulta.html'
    templateUrl: pathTo(`${__dirname}/consulta.html`)
})
export class Consulta {

    name = 'consulta';

    constructor(@Inject('$http') private $http:ng.IHttpService, @Inject('$q') private $q:ng.IQService) {
        console.log('consulta started');
    }

    // add(@Inject('$timeout') $timeout:ng.ITimeoutService) {

    // }

}

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The Battle of Tranter's Creek was fought on June 5, 1862, in Pitt County, North Carolina, as part of Union Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside's North Carolina expedition during the American Civil War.

On June 5, Col. Robert Potter, garrison commander at Washington, North Carolina, ordered a reconnaissance in the direction of Pactolus. The 24th Massachusetts, under Lt. Col. F. A. Osborne, advanced to the bridge over Tranter's Creek, where it encountered the 44th North Carolina, under Col. George Singletary. Unable to force a crossing, Osborne fired his artillery (Companies A–G, 1st New York Marine Artillery) at the mill buildings in which the Confederates were barricaded. Singletary was killed in the bombardment, and his troops retreated. The Federals did not pursue and returned to their fortifications at Washington.

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References
National Park Service battle description
 CWSAC Report Update

Burnside's North Carolina Expedition
Battles of the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War
Union victories of the American Civil War
Tranter's Creek
1862 in the United States
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        public string WithTrailingSlash()
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            var slash = Path.DirectorySeparatorChar.ToString();

            return !_value.EndsWith(slash) ? _value + slash : _value;
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        public string WithoutTrailingSlash()
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        }

        public bool IsFolderSubfolderOf(PathString possibleParentDir)
        {
            if (!Path.IsPathRooted(possibleParentDir))
                throw new ArgumentException("Must be an absolute path", "possibleParentDir");

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            return IsAbsoluteUrl() ? Path.GetFullPath(_value) : null;
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Non-denominational churches use Bible translations such as the New International Version (NIV), the English Standard Version (ESV), the New American Standard (NASB), the King James Version (KJV), the New King James (NKJV), and the New Living Bible (NLT). Other accurate, readable translations may be read as well.
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Catholics believe these become the body and blood of Christ; some Protestants, notably Lutherans, say Christ is present in the sacrament. … since marriage ultimately provides no unique reason to allow communion for non-Catholics".
For many people, the New Living Translation (NLT) is the easiest version of the Bible to read because it uses normal modern English. It is an accurate thought-for-thought translation of the original languages of the Bible and is widely accepted.
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Along with Anglicanism, the Reformed and Presbyterian (Calvinist) churches, Methodism, and the Baptist churches, Lutheranism is one of the five major branches of Protestantism.
Protestant is a term that refers to Christians who are not members of the Roman Catholic Church. Lutheran is a denomination among the Protestants. Protestantism is a movement that began with Martin Luther, the founder of Lutheran. … All Lutherans are Protestants, but not all Protestants are Lutherans.


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Q: How to change the mouse pointer theme
Possible Duplicate:
How to change mouse cursor and theme?

How can I change mouse pointer theme in Ubuntu 11.10, as in previous versions of Ubuntu?

A: You can also select different mouse pointer color scheme with following command:
sudo update-alternatives --config x-cursor-theme

You should log out and log in again for the change to take effect.

A: You can install additional mouse themes from the Ubuntu Software Center. Additionally, you can manually install new themes such as those from gnome-look.org by extracting the theme folders into /usr/share/icons/ or ~/.icons. (Source for manual installation)
Then, to actually use these themes, you'll need the GNOME Tweak Tool (click this link to install: GNOME Tweak Tool , or use sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool in a terminal).
Next, you'll want to open the GNOME Tweak Tool (you can search for it in both Unity and GNOME Shell as "Advanced Settings"), then go to Theme > Cursor theme. Use the drop-down menu to select the cursor you want.
If you're running Unity, you may then have to run compiz --replace in a terminal or Alt+F2 prompt to make the changes take effect.
(Source)

A: It is possible to change the cursor to one that has been downloaded outside of the Software Centre - the method is similar to how it was done since Lucid. After downloading the mouse theme, extract the tar.gz file somewhere you can find it later. Next, you'll need superuser access to your filesystem - open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) then enter

gksu nautilus

and press enter. Enter your password in the window that pops up. You now have root access to your filesystem so be careful. Navigate to /usr/share/icons/ Keep this location open, but open up another window or tab and go to the directory where you extracted your mouse theme. Copy the theme folder into /usr/share/icons/ after which you'll be able to see your new theme show up in the Gnome Tweak tool. But we aren't quite finished yet - open the terminal and enter

gksu gedit /usr/share/icons/default/index.theme

and change the name after "Inherits=" to the name of your new theme. This makes it the default cursor theme for the entire system and it will be the cursor seen in the login screen.
So, although not ideal and not as simple as it once was (think pre-Lucid), it still is possible to install cursor themes in Oneiric.
Edit: You'll likely need to reboot (or logout) to see the changes.

A: You can use Gnome Tweak Tool (sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool) to change the mouse theme in Ubuntu 11.10

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Please join us at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Office, Room 112, to see how you can help with the sixth annual St. Joseph Altar at Christ the Redeemer. If you are unable to attend, donations of cookies, cakes and wine will always be appreciated. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Rose Locascio at 281-373-4509 or bittyrose@msn.com.


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Hurco ist ein US-amerikanischer Hersteller von Werkzeugmaschinen aus Indianapolis und eines der größten Unternehmen dieser Branche in den Vereinigten Staaten. Das Unternehmen wurde im Oktober 1968 von Gerald Roch und Edward Humston gegründet. Im Mai 1969 stellte Hurco (Humston Roch Companies) eine Abkantpresse unter dem Namen AutoBend vor. Das Unternehmen fokussierte sich schnell auf Werkzeugmaschinen mit numerischer Steuerung. Es folgten die Entwicklung einer Tafelschere und eines Bearbeitungszentrums. Das Unternehmen vertreibt heute vornehmlich Dreh- und Bearbeitungszentren.

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Volkswagen Polo Vs Ford Fiesta
The Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta are iconic superminis which are top of their class, yet both are two very different cars. The Polo has comfort and class on its side, while the Fiesta goes for a fun-to-drive dynamic that can be hard to dismiss.
Need to find out more before deciding on your next hatchback? We compare the Polo and the Fiesta to see how they compete when it comes to design, standard features, practicality and driving experience.
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Side-by-side, the Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta differ massively in terms of their overall look and feel. The Polo is a more mature, ironed-out design that rarely excites, but is unmistakebly classy. However, sportier R-Line and GTI trims throw in a bit more aggression in the form of heavier styled bumpers, chunkier alloy wheels .
On the other hand, the Fiesta has a more angular, sporty shape that is raised at the back, but then slopes into a more aerodynamic nose at the front. Again, you can spec the Fiesta to be more of a hot hatch by looking to trims such as the ST-Line Edition or range-topping ST.
In our opinion, most people can get a lot out of both these cars by considering some of the standard trim levels. Check out our comparison table below showing exterior features of the most popular Fiesta and Polo models.
Volkswagen Polo design features
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Interior design and space
There's no doubting that the level of quality in Volkswagen's cars has always been a cut above Ford's. And it's safe to say thing don't change when it comes to the Polo and Fiesta either.
The cabin area of the Polo is laced with soft-touch materials along the dashboard, while there's a leather steering wheel and gearknob as standard. It's very upmarket and everything feels well screwed together.
The Fiesta has a fairly decent interior build for the parts that you touch often, such as the steering wheel, gearknob and indicator stalks. However, there are more harder plastics knocking about here than in the Polo which mean it lags behind it's VW rival. You can choose higher trims like the top-spec Vignale model for plusher-feeling materials, but it'll be cheaper to look at an entry- to mid-level Polo.
When it comes to the infotainment systems, both the Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta come with an 8.0in touchscreen as standard. The one in the Polo is one of the best in the business, with crisp graphics and a very intuitive touch control. Unfortunately it is quite distracting to use on the move and you'll need to pay extra for voice control. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity are standard too, meaning you can mirror your smartphone's display onto the screen and use your favourite apps like Spotify for your music or navigate using Google or Apple Maps.
You also get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the Ford Fiesta as standard.
The Tardis-like Volkswagen Polo is one of the roomiest small cars on the market and its high quality build means it's a great little family car. Space is very good in the front and back of the Polo too, with loads of driver seat and steering wheel adjustment, plus cushioning upholstery which makes long-distance driving comfortable.
If you struggle with back problems, we'd recommend looking at Match and R-Line trims as they include lumbar support as standard. This makes the spaces in the front even more cushioning, particularly the base where some drivers may find standard editions a bit firm.
What about storage? Well the door bins are a good size, as too is the glovebox and you'll also get a handy cubby in front of the gearknob.
If you're having passengers in the back, fitting three will be less of a squeeze than it would be in the Fiesta thanks to the car being wider. There's also plenty of room for a couple of six-footers to sit for long journeys without being uncomfortable.
As for the Ford Fiesta, well you won't struggle for headroom even if you're tall, but this changes if you choose the panoramic glass roof. Even though the Fiesta isn't as wide as the Polo, you won't be brushing elbows with the person sat next to you up front.
Storage is good up front in the Fiesta as well. An accommodating glovebox is paired with a cubby area in front of the gearknob that'll fit a smartphone. On top of this you've got door pockets that hold a small bottle, plus cupholders between the seats.
Boot space is better in the Volkswagen Polo than it is in the Ford Fiesta – namely there's 351 litres back there, versus 311 litres in the Fiesta.
With a big square opening and a flat load bay, it's also very handy for putting larger items in the back. You'll still be able to fit a good amount of luggage in the Fiesta's boot, even if it's not as big as the Polo's.
Performance and price
The great things about these two superminis are how sophisticated they are out on the road. Despite their size, their comfortable ride experience is phenomenally smooth, to the point where you'll think you're driving something much bigger.
Out of both these cars, the Polo is by far the smoothest-riding car. It deals with cracks, bumps and uneven surfaces much better than the Fiesta. There's even a notable hushed cabin experience in terms of engine and wind noise, especially on the motorway even when you're driving at higher speeds.
This isn't to say that the Fiesta is overtly noisy – in fact, it's far from it. The small petrol engines with mild hybrid tech are smooth and quiet. But it slightly falls short of the Polo because of how the manufacturer has put emphasis on instilling the Fiesta with a fun-to-drive setup that is less supple.
Whichever Ford Fiesta trim you choose, you're bound to enjoy the precise handling and predictability of its drive. Choose the sportier ST-Line trim and this is taken one step further, adding a firmer suspension that delivers a lower ride height to make it feel even more engaging.
There are plenty of engines to choose from when you opt for a Polo or Fiesta, but the entry-level ones in the Fiesta offer a bite more poke. We'd avoid the Polo's 1.0 80 Evo unit because it only has 80bhp and, while it's cheap to insure, it feels significantly underpowered, especially because it comes without turbocharging too. Go with the turbocharged 1.0 TSI 95 engine instead and the Polo becomes much more adept at accelerating and getting extra 'oomph' which makes it much more enjoyable.
To transform the Polo into a hot hatch, check out the GTI version which comes with its own 2.0-litre 200bhp engine which is even quicker than the Ford Fiesta ST's.
Speaking of the Ford Fiesta, there are a plethora of solid petrol engines available throughout its range. However, like the Polo there's a rather disappointing entry-level unit (badged '1.1 75') which has no turbocharging so is very dull. Look at the EcoBoost 100, 125 and 155 engines for the proper zippiness you need, while retaining the efficiency you need to keep running costs reasonable.
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Northport City Councilman to Argue Merits of Local Water Park
Stephen Dethrage Published: March 2, 2020
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A Northport City Councilman will make a presentation Monday evening to argue the merits of bringing a family water park to the city.
Councilman Jeff Hogg co-chairs Northport's retail development committee and has spent the lion's share of his first term in office focusing on bringing new restaurants and businesses to the city.
Last month, Hogg took to social media to ask constituents if they believed a water park would do well in Northport, and the response was overwhelming. Almost 400 people commented on the post, most of which were in favor of the idea, and more than 2,000 have joined an event page asking the council to consider the idea.
Hogg said the idea is still in its infancy, but Northport Mayor Donna Aaron and some council members have said the cost of such a project should be shouldered by someone in the private sector, not the city.
Hogg is asking anyone who would like to see the city actively work to bring a water park to Northport to attend the Monday meeting, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. after a 5 o'clock pre-meeting.
The freshman councilman said he has done research and will be presenting his findings to the mayor, council and the public at the meeting, and will address all of the amenities for which people have asked and respond to the concerns of people that say the effort would be futile.
"Everyone that wants to see this idea explored needs to show up and voice their concern to the Mayor and Council," Hogg said. "Without clear public support, this project will not happen."
You can click here to learn more at the Facebook page for the event.
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JKT48's theater manager presumed to have committed suicide
On March 22, Indonesian news site reported that JKT48's theater manager Inao Jiro has passed away.
According to the report, he was found hanging in a bathroom at his residence on the evening of March 21. The local police also announced that it is most likely a suicide, but they are still investigating as they don't know the motive.
Nakagawa Haruka who graduated from JKT48 and AKB48 group on December 31 last year, tweeted a memorial message, "Because of Jiro-san, I was able to do my best in Indonesia. That place where Jiro-san was, it was always cheerful. I do not want to believe it yet. Jiro-san, please watch over us from heaven."
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A good fog this morning that helped define each of the ridges on the hill opposite me as they moved toward the horizon, here and there rooftops appearing in the greenery.
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ST. PAUL — The increasing cost of special education in Minnesota is contributing to a dispute over emergency funding for schools during the last full week of the legislative session.
Gov. Mark Dayton is seeking emergency school funding to help districts that are facing budget shortfalls. Districts spent $2.2 billion on special education alone last year, up 26 percent in a decade, Minnesota Public Radio reported.
More than 141,000 students receive services for physical impairments, learning disabilities, behavioral issues and other reasons. About 16 percent of Minnesota students received such services last year, an increase of 1.3 percentage points in a decade.
Schools say the state mandates certain costs without covering them. For example, districts are billed for special education students who live in the area even if they attend a charter school or go to another school district.
The city's bill from charter schools and other districts was nearly $23 million last year, more than double the cost in 2013, Downham said.
Officials at Lionsgate Academy in Minnetonka have said they need those funds to stay open because they can't levy taxes like school districts can.
Some districts have begun sharing resources and services in an attempt to reduce costs. Minneapolis school officials have also moved some teacher training online to reduce expenses.


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Aetna to Acquire Insurance Exchange Technology Provider Bswift
— Offers Retail Shopping Experience for Health Insurance Exchanges and Employers –
HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aetna (NYSE:AET) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held bswift, which provides a technology platform that offers a retail shopping experience for health insurance exchanges and employers nationwide. Additionally, bswift offers benefits administration technology and services to employers.
The purchase price is approximately $400 million, which Aetna expects to finance with available resources. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust regulatory approval. The acquisition is expected to close before the end of the year. As financed, the transaction is expected to be neutral to 2014 and 2015 operating earnings per share.
"Bswift's consumer-friendly technology for benefits shopping and administration is an excellent fit with our proprietary exchange strategy," said Mark T. Bertolini, Aetna chairman, CEO and president. "With more employers giving employees their choice of benefits via private exchanges, bswift's technology platform will provide Aetna with the capability to deliver a new private-exchange offering for employers of all sizes where the focus is on helping people easily choose a plan that's right for them and their families."
Dijuana Lewis, Aetna's executive vice president for Consumer Products and Enterprise Marketing, added, "Selecting a health plan is an important decision and bswift's consumer shopping, buying, enrolling and decision-support features will help simplify what can be a confusing experience. This acquisition will help Aetna advance our consumer vision to transform the health benefits industry to a retail model that is consumer-centric, affordable and convenient."
The software and services provided by bswift help streamline benefits, HR and payroll administration for employers and health insurance exchanges nationwide. Bswift's technology platform includes buying assistance and education features to help people make informed and personalized benefits choices, including an "Ask Emma" interactive decision support tool.
"We at bswift are thrilled to become a part of Aetna at such a pivotal time in the transformation of the health care system. Together, bswift and Aetna can contribute to more affordable health care by engaging, educating and empowering consumers to make value-based decisions," said bswift CEO Rich Gallun. "Aetna will help expand the reach of our technology and benefits services with a goal of creating a true consumer marketplace for health care. We look forward to continuing the growth of our core business with employers, brokers, carriers and other organizations, in addition to adding more business by working with Aetna."
Based in Chicago, bswift was founded in 2000 and has approximately 380 employees. Bswift has experience in handling public, private and broker exchanges and serving employer groups of all sizes. Bswift is currently owned by its employees and numerous investors, including Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm.
Bswift will operate as a separate business within Aetna under its existing leadership structure.
About bswift
Based in Chicago, bswift offers software and services that streamline benefits, HR and payroll administration for employers and exchanges nationwide. Bswift's state-of-the-art cloud-based technology and outsourcing solutions and Springboard Marketplace exchange platform significantly reduce administrative costs and time-consuming paperwork, making life easier for administrators and millions of consumers who enroll in benefits with bswift. For more information, visit www.bswift.com and check out the bswift blog at www.bswift.com/blog.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements – Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking, including Aetna's projections as to the financing of the pending acquisition, the closing date for the pending acquisition, the impact of the pending acquisition on Aetna's operating earnings per share, the anticipated benefits of the pending acquisition to Aetna, the capabilities that bswift will provide to Aetna, the impact of bswift's technology on the consumer's experience in selecting and enrolling in a health benefits plan, and the transformation of the health benefits industry; and bswift's projections as to the impact of the pending acquisition on the affordability of health care, the anticipated benefits of the pending acquisition to bswift and the growth of bswift's core business. Forward-looking statements are only predictions; are based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections; and are subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond Aetna's and bswift's control. Important risk factors could cause actual future results and other future events to differ materially from those currently estimated by management, including, but not limited to: the availability of adequate financing on acceptable terms; a downgrade in Aetna's financial ratings; the timing to consummate the proposed acquisition; the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed acquisition may not be satisfied; the risk that a regulatory approval that may be required for the proposed acquisition is delayed, is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; Aetna's ability to promptly and effectively integrate bswift's businesses, including key employee retention risk, while simultaneously integrating Coventry, the InterGlobal group and other businesses Aetna may acquire in the future; the diversion of management time on acquisition-related issues; the post-closing performance of the bswift business; and fewer employers offering employees benefit choices via private health benefits exchanges than Aetna projects. For more discussion of important risk factors that may materially affect Aetna, please see the risk factors contained in Aetna's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K ("Aetna's 2013 Annual Report") on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). You also should read Aetna's 2013 Annual Report and Aetna's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, on file with the SEC, for a discussion of Aetna's historical results of operations and financial condition.
No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do occur, what impact they will have on Aetna's results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Aetna assumes no duty to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, as of any future date.
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Q: Geometric intuition of adjoint For a linear operator it holds that $\ker (T^\ast ) = (\operatorname{ran} (T))^\perp$. The star denote the adjoint of $T$ and $\perp$ the orthogonal complement. Is there a geometric intuition for the meaning of $\ker (T^\ast ) = (\operatorname{ran} (T))^\perp$?

A: There is a related question on an intuitive view on adjoints at mathoverflow. Although not directly related to $\ker T^*=(\operatorname{ran}T)^\perp$, it may help your geometric intuition:
Considering the graph of $T:\mathcal{H}\to\mathcal{H}$, $\mathcal{G}(T):=\{(x,Tx)\mid x\in\mathcal{H}\}$ we can naturally equip the product space $\mathcal{H}\times\mathcal{H}$ with an inner product by setting $\langle(x,y),(x',y')\rangle:=\langle x,x'\rangle+\langle y,y'\rangle$ and therefore look at the orthogonal complement of $\mathcal{G}(T)\subset\mathcal{H}\times\mathcal{H}$ in the ambient product space $(y,z)\in\mathcal{G}(T)^\perp$:
$$0=\langle(x,Tx),(y,z)\rangle=\langle x,y\rangle+\langle Tx,z\rangle=\langle x,y\rangle+\langle x,T^*z\rangle\qquad\Rightarrow\qquad y=-T^*z$$
Thus, the adjoint $T^*$ is the operator such that $\mathcal{G}(T^*)=-(\mathcal{G}(T))^\perp$, i.e. the operator which (up to an sign) has the graph orthogonal to $T$.

A: For the sake of simplicity assume we have an inner product so the dual space of each vector space is naturally isomorphic to the vector space.
Let $T: V \to W$ be a homomorphism between vector spaces and $T' : W' \to V'$ be the adjoint. Now the image of adjoint $\mathrm{Im}\;T'$ is all non-negligible elements of the domain $\mathrm{Dom}\;T$ of $T$.
If none-of the elements of $\mathrm{dom}\;T$. are negligible, then
$$ \mathrm{Im}\;T' =  \mathrm{Dom}\;T
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In fact $T'$ is surjective whenever $T$ is injective and vice versa. In other words, the image of $T'$ is $V$ as seen from $W$ through the lens of $T$.


On Tuesday, Judge Richard Leon ruled on the AT&T and Time Warner merger case, where the Justice Department was looking to block the merger. Judge Leon ruled that AT&T and Time Warner could merge, and without any conditions. The fact that there were no concessions requires was a bit surprising, as well; many were expecting that the combined company would need to spin off and sell some media properties like CNN and HBO, but that's not the case. This case was being watched closely by a number of other wireless carriers and media companies to see whether they would be able to merge with others. The other big mergers that may be happening next is 21st Century Fox being bought by either Comcast or Disney, but there's no agreement there yet. Then there is the Sprint and T-Mobile merger, that was announced about a month ago. This case actually is going to have a rather big impact on the Sprint and T-Mobile merger here.
While AT&T and Time Warner's merger is what they call a "vertical" tie-up as AT&T isn't actually buying a competitor, Sprint and T-Mobile's proposed consolidation is a horizontal one, as these are both direct competitors combining into a single company. So many may believe that the AT&T ruling may have nothing to do with Sprint and T-Mobile's potential merger, it does lay the groundwork for what could be a long road for the two companies in the coming year. With the Justice Department losing this case, in what Judge Leon said that the Justice Department did not have a good argument against AT&T buying Time Warner. Many were surprised by the Judge's ruling here, but it's a good thing for both T-Mobile and Sprint.
For years, T-Mobile and Sprint have been talking and looking to merge. The two finally came to a deal about a month ago, that would cost around $26.5 billion and leave T-Mobile's current CEO in charge of the combined company. These two companies are still going to have a tough time selling this merger to regulators, but the big deal here is that T-Mobile will be able to better compete with the "Duopoly" of the wireless industry, AT&T and Verizon, which are both more than twice the size of T-Mobile and Sprint right now. The reason behind that is the fact that regulators want more competition and not less. And this merger would take the industry from having four wireless carriers to three. While Legere and Claure argued that there are around eight or nine players now, that's not really true - as the others are MVNOs from Comcast, Charter and other cable companies. But with the Justice Department having lost this case for AT&T and Time Warner's merger, it does pave the way for Sprint and T-Mobile to go ahead with their own merger.
The argument that Sprint and T-Mobile will be giving for its merger is somewhat similar to what AT&T argued in purchasing Time Warner. AT&T argued that it needs Time Warner so that it can compete with other media companies like Netflix, Facebook and YouTube. Time Warner does own a good number of media properties, and with it being part of AT&T in the coming weeks, the carrier will be able to provide more original content as well. Similar to what Netflix, Amazon and Hulu are all doing these days. For Sprint and T-Mobile, the argument is pretty similar. The two are going to argue that they need to combine to compete with AT&T and Verizon. Considering they are currently half the size of AT&T and Verizon, combined they would be about 15 million subscribers behind AT&T and around 25 million behind Verizon. That puts them much closer to being competitive with those two, not to mention the combined spectrum portfolio of Sprint and T-Mobile would put them in prime position for 5G.
This judgement from Judge Leon is going to lead the way for a flurry of other merger and acquisition activity. In recent weeks, Disney has been in talks to acquire 21st Century Fox (essentially the movie division of Fox), and has even submitted a bid. Not to be outdone, however, Comcast has also sent over a bid to 21st Century Fox, which is higher than Disney and now with the AT&T merger going ahead, we will likely see a price war between these two media giants. Though 21st Century Fox is leaning towards Comcast, not only for the higher bid, but it believes Comcast would be a better fit. Not to mention there is also the CBS and Viacom merger that is pending.
Remember that AT&T isn't the first carrier to buy a media company, Comcast actually bought NBC Universal in 2009, which gave Comcast a good amount of media under its umbrella. Though that merger didn't go to court, the FCC had been urged to offer NBC Universal content to its competitors at a fair rate. Which it wasn't enforced, but Comcast is doing. Much like AT&T and Time Warner, Comcast would lose a big chunk of revenue if it decided to raise rates for licensing content, as many competitors would just not offer that content. That was another point argued by Time Warner during the trial.
T-Mobile and Sprint are expecting its merger to close in the first half of 2019, which is around a year after the deal was announced. That doesn't give a whole lot of time for regulators to scrutinize the deal, and possibly take it to trial. For example, the AT&T and Time Warner merger was announced 20 months ago, and it is expected to now close next week, with this trial being over now. It's unlikely that T-Mobile and Sprint's deal will be done by the first half of 2019, especially if the Justice Department seeks to block it - like many expect. But, with the way the AT&T and Time Warner trial went, the Justice Department may not seek to block this one. This ruling was a big step and shows what to expect under the Trump Administration - which was already apparent to be less strict on mergers and acquisitions, whether horizontal or vertical.


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Hot Take: A dark, honest look at the life of alcoholic turned paraplegic cartoonist John Callahan from Gus Van Sant featuring a stellar performance from Joaquin Phoenix.
Okay, so that's not much of a Hot Take. Walking into Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot cold, I knew nothing of what the movie was about. Surprisingly, I quickly learned it was about cartoonist John Callahan with whom I was actually familiar with for in a previous phase of spending lots of time at the book store, I happened to pick up one of his collections of cartoons. I knew nothing of Callahan at the time other than his artwork was crude and his wit was dark but sharp and hilarious. The cover of "Do What He Says! He's Crazy!!!" features a man holding a gun behind a cool fold out table to a hand puppet as three cops stare on outside of a Hand Puppet store with a broken glass window. Learning that Callahan was paralyzed due to a horrible car accident during his years as an alcoholic added some color to his life and choice of humor. Played by Phoenix, Callahan's battle with alcohol and his eventual sobriety and ability to become a more functional paraplegic than he was as a person with full functionality is an impressive tale in itself. At this point, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot is likely far from the box office though it still remained at 19 theaters through last weekend. You're more likely going to have to catch this one on demand, through a streaming service or via Redbox and if you're into tales of redemption and how AA can provide the path for a lost soul.
Featuring Phoenix as Callahan isn't the only casting coup for the Gus Van Sant directed biopic. Jonah Hill as Callahan's AA group leader and sponsor Donnie Green actually steals the spotlight from Phoenix when he's on screen. Both Phoenix and Hill could resurface come Awards season for their work here. The film also features Rooney Mara as Callahan's Swedish physical therapist and love interest Annu. Jack Black has a small, powerful role as the man who gets completely wasted with John and drives Callahan into their accident (which Black's character Dexter walks away from completely unscathed physically).
While the film bounces around Callahan's life and times between alcoholism and sobriety, the timeline stays fairly coherent. Director Van Sant who also wrote the film (his first writing credit in 11 years) is as solid as you'd expect from the man behind My Own Private Idaho, Good Will Hunting and Milk, to name a few from his impressive resume. There's not a lot of experimentation here as the bulk of the time is spent on Callahan's story which is compelling enough in itself.
There's a lot of heavy stuff here in Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot but there's enough humor and sentimentality to provide the celebration a recovery like Callahan's deserves. Most of the damage done to him is self-inflicted and the film addresses that but once he hits bottom, Callahan turns things around and this film does enough to credit him while not going over the top with praise of his accomplishments. Having passed away in 2010, this film acts as a memorial for his life along with his dark and poignant artwork which was spent mostly in a wheelchair. Supported by Phoenix's wonderful performance, Callahan's charisma and charm shine through the blemishes that also colored his character and as a whole, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot offers an inspirational story of overcoming adversity and making amends.
Why Watch?
A competent biopic with heart sounds like something you want to watch.
Why Skip?
This is a mostly straightforward tale with no great revelations so it might lack the spark you're looking for.
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In 2014, brands shored up their commitment to social, made innovations in their use of new platforms, and began to map and measure the effectiveness of their efforts. We saw Instagram outgrow and outpace Twitter, paralleling the overall rise of visual content and visual-first platforms. Wearable tech began shedding its sci-fi image, marketers pushed back against the loss of organic reach on Facebook, and YouTube influencers went mainstream.
The question now is, "What will 2015 hold?"
Recently, I had the opportunity to connect with marketers across the Fortune 500, brands, publishers, and agencies at the Visual Revolution Summit.
Most people were discussing challenges to overcome, accomplishments, and areas for improvement.
I was curious to get a visceral read on what was top of mind for them in the upcoming year.
Over a dozen conference speakers shared their perspectives, resulting in some key themes and predictions for the new year. You can find those in the following video.
In case you didn't get to look at the video, here's a look at some of the top marketers' comments.
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Aslak Hætta (1824–1854), one of the leaders of the Sami revolt in Guovdageaidnu
Barbro-Lill Hætta-Jacobsen (born 1972), Norwegian politician
Edel Hætta Eriksen (born 1921), Norwegian schoolteacher and politician
Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen (born 1998), Sami musician from Tana, Norway
Ellen Inga O. Hætta (born 1953), Norwegian Sámi politician
Lars Hætta (1834–1896), Norwegian Sami reindeer herder, prisoner, wood carver and Bible translator
Mattis Hætta (1959–2022), Norwegian Sami singer and recording artist

Sami-language surnames


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This is my first trip to Brisbane.
My wife has got a job assignment and she has to go to Brisbane for a month. Since it coincided with school holidays and I can work from anywhere, we decided to tag along.
We reached Brisbane Airport at 10.16pm on November 23rd after a 3-hour delay. The flight from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane took 7-8 hours. My wife's colleague's husband Ben gave us a ride from the airport despite the delay. It's very kind of him. The good thing about Brisbane is the airport is only 20 minutes from the City.
Brisbane is 2 hours ahead of Malaysia so which is not too bad for us and we kind of adjusted to the new timezone the next day.
Strictly speaking, Brisbane is not very huge and you can explore the city on foot. But with little feet around, you might consider doing it in a spread of a few days. Walking is the best and healthiest way to visit Brisbane and any city for that matter.
If you want to go to the suburbs (they are called urban villages) such as New Farm, West End, Kangaroo Point, and Spring Hill, it would be better to take a bus. Or you can take ferry to move about too. This is something not every city has to offer. To go even further, train is available. For example we took train to Alam Park Zoo and the ride is 45 minutes from the City.
To plan your trip and what to take to get to your destination, and even how much you the fees are, go to Translink Journey Planner.
Another plus for public transportation in Brisbane is you can get a go card and you are ready to use any mode of transport there. You get 30% discount on the fares if you use go card. Children below 5 do not need to pay.
This is something I have not tried, but you can rent a bicycle from CityCycle (I guess it's run by Brisbane City Council) which you can find all over the city.
Generally people of Brisbane are super friendly. While walking, they can smile and say hello to you even they don't know you. There is no problem to ask for directions or even strike up a conversation with them. Not to mention they are very helpful and polite.
Despite it being Australia's third largest city, Brisbane is not as hectic as other metropolitans – which I prefer by the way. The CBD (especially Queen Street Mall area and its vicinity) is more lively and crowded on Friday nights when the people of Brisbane come out and have a drink and get together.
You don't need to worry about the safety in Brisbane. It's a safe city even at night.
Here are the no-cost activities you can do with children in Australia's third largest city.
We woke up late on the second day. We only went out after late breakfast.
At first I thought Queen Street Mall was a shopping centre. it's not a mall per se but a street with two rows of shopping outlets – along a section of Queen Street – which is only accessible to pedestrians. The Visitor Information Centre is located here too.
I am confident to say that this is the most crowded place in Brisbane – especially on weekend nights.
Day or night, you can take your child to walk along Brisbane River. The view is spectacular and this is where you can have a better view of Brisbane's icon: Story Bridge. I am not sure of the length of the riverside walkway but you can access it through many points. We went there through Eagle Street and near Customs House – which is just opposite where we stay. The Story Bridge has quite a spectacular view at night and makes it perfect for picture. If you are adventurous, you can cycle or jog there.
The City has been treating its people very well. It offers not one but two free bus rides around the city: one clockwise and another anti-clockwise. The free rides are for everyone: residents and tourists alike.
Of course we took advantage of the free bus rides. To catch a free bus, look for signposts that are red and wait for the bus to come and hop on. The free rides are perfect for tourists to go around the city and get down to the part of the City that needs more exploration. You can go to places like King George Square (and City Hall), City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane Square (and casino), ANZAC Square using the City Loop, just to name a few.
We made a round trip of Brisbane CBD on the free ride (anti-clockwise) before getting down at City Botanic Gardens (Alice Street). The bus stopped just next to the entrance.
The City Botanic Gardens were started in 1855. Free guided walks are available from 11 am to 1 pm. We were in time for the last free guided walk. Guided walks (which last slightly more than an hour) are done by volunteers. Our guide did a very good job that day and his name was Remo.
Remo gave us a tip that there's a nice cafe in Old Government House. After the walk in Botanical Gardens, we had a break at Merlo Coffee. I ordered one cappuccino, chocolate muffin, and Coca-cola. Total bill was AUD$10.90.
Since the first visit to City Botanic Gardens was in a rush, we made another trip to the 150-year old gardens.
J and K were playing in the playground of City Botanic Gardens after we had lunch that I packed. I was still not used to the Australian recipes which are different from what I have back home. I need to learn to prepare food like sandwiches – no more noodles.
Back to the playground, J and K were very happy playing in the playground even though there were not many play equipment there. They made up stories such as by pretending one of the equipment there in the shape of ship as CityCat of Brisbane. They kept themselves occupied for about 2 hours there. I almost fell asleep while waiting for them!
Then we moved on to the Mangrove Boardwalk of City Botanic Gardens – along Brisbane river bank. At the end of the park, there's a pedestrian bridge that connects the city to South Bank. It is called Goodwill Bridge. We didn't take the bridge as K was cranky and complaining that it was too hot and he was too tired to walk.
Apparently going to a local market is one of the highlights of Brisbane trip. You can get almost anything from a market. And sometimes the stuff there can be cheap (but not always the case though).
What I am interested in is local fresh produce: fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers. I am not interested in other stuff like clothes, handicrafts, or snacks.
On Friday night, we walked to South Bank Lifestyle Market from our apartment on Queen Street crossing the Victoria Bridge. It was a long walk though. We were unsure where the Lifestyle Market was and almost gave up looking for it as it was quite far. Actually the market is located after QPAC, The Wheel of Brisbane, Griffith University, and Little Stanley Street.
Products on sale are more on arts and crafts, clothes and accessories. We bought a lemon myrtle oil soap from one of the stalls. Next to the Lifestyle Market, one will find a row of nice restaurants. I must say this is one of the livelier part of the suburb. You can also take a stroll at the riverside (Clem Jones Promenade). It was very windy that night.
We used Translink's website to find out how to get to the West End Farmers Markets. Fortunately it was quite a straight forward journey as there was no transfer needed. What we needed was to take its City Glider bus at a bus stop on Adelaide Street – which is about 480m from where we stay. To use City Glider, we have to buy go card – a prepaid card issued by Translink that can be used on train, bus, and ferry. I bought go card with $20 value each – inclusive of the $5 deposit.
The ride was about 10 minutes and when we reached West End Markets (located right next to Jane Street and Davies Park) it was packed with people. We spent quite a lot there as we stocked up our grocery supplies: fruits and vegetables.
In season now are Australian mangoes ($2-2.50 each depending on variety) and stone fruits (yummy). We also bought macadamia nuts at $8 for a 250g pack. Plus apricots, peaches, cherries, oranges, nectarines, and avocados. We didn't buy tropical fruits like papayas and bananas as I find them expensive compared to back home.
At West End Markets (also Davies Park Market), besides fruits and vegetables, you can get many other things: from poultry to seafood, from coffee to snacks, and from clothes to handicrafts.
There was one coffee stall that caught my attention due to the long queue. I guess the coffee must be good.
We again took the free bus to go to the Jan Power's Farmers Market of Queen Street. The market is located on Reddacliff Place (bridge end) and the main products are fruits and vegetables while you can find also some other foodstuff such as snacks and nuts.
We have found some great bargains on strawberries ($3 for 500g, $5 for 2 packets, $6 for 3). I asked for tasting of the strawberries but I was told there's none left. Even without tasting the strawberries, I bought one packet to try. But after I made a round at the market and came back to the same stall, there were some strawberries available for tasting. The strawberries were okay though not very sweet (They were snapped up fast!). I told the owner I changed my mind and wanted to get another packet. Without hesitation, she was happy to offer me $5 for two packets. She didn't even ask me to show "proof of purchase" and what I needed to do was to top up $2 for my second packet of strawberries. I also get some macadamia nuts ($13 for 500g).
The market is on every Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm.
I went to Fortitude Valley by accident.
I missed the bus stop that we were supposed to get down after the grocery shopping at West End Markets. The nearest stop after that is Fortitude Valley – which is the Chinatown of Brisbane. Coincidentally, that was the place I planned to visit after lunch that day.
Since we were already there, we lugged around with the heavy trolley bag that was full of fresh produce we bought from West End Markets and walked around Chinatown. We went to Chinatown Mall and Brunswick Street Mall that was lined up with stalls selling clothes, toys, used books, and even offering massage service.
As the name suggests, you can get Asian food supplies (eg: noodles and soy sauce) in Chinatown. And if I crave for any Asian food, there are many restaurants I can go to to get my fix.
We had our lunch at McDonald's there before walking back to our apartment. Chinatown Brisbane is quite near to where we stay. It's about 15 minutes' walk.
I am told that the "real" Chinatown is not in Fortitude Valley but in Sunnybank. Since it's not walking distance from where I stay, I have not gone to Sunnybank to find out the "authentic" Chinatown.
In the evening, we took CityCat – the ferry service – to New Farm Park. The park is huge and in the middle lie roses of different varieties and colors. It's also a good place for a picnic and let the children run wild. It has a playground there too. Something children would look forward to.
Old Government House (located next to City Botanic Gardens and Queensland University of Technology) which was formerly used by the governors of Queensland and their families. The 1862 building also houses an art gallery dedicated to Australian artist William Robinson upstairs. The admission is free and you have a chance to peek inside the colonial life of the early days of Queensland.
We took the City Loop bus again to stop in front of the casino and walked across Victoria Bridge to go to the State Library of Queesnland. Though it was only 10 am, the weather was hot and the sun was glaring.
I thought there would be a story telling session at 10.30 am but it was not effective until January. Fortunately there was a corner for children which is aptly called The Corner (on Level 1 and closes at 3pm). Over there children can make their own craft by using the materials provided by the library. At 11 am, there was a singing session that lasted quite a bit… one and a half hours.
Later I found out that the singer is a recording artist and has his own album. Tim Jackman is wonderful and he is especially good at entertaining kids as well as adults. He sang many children rhymes and he even got the kids to get up on their feet to dance before he ended the singing session. With just a guitar and kazoo, he kept the children entertained and hummed along. The place attracted many parents and children during noon. J and K were happy and enjoyed the session very much.
Since the library was cold, we had our packed lunch outside the library. The idea of having packed lunch is still foreign to me. I have to search online to look for ideas what to pack for lunch when we are out and about in Brisbane. This is not something I am used to do back home but apparently this is a common scenario in Brissy, people just bring their lunch boxes and have them anywhere they like (as in the park, riverside, etc).
Currently, there's an exhibition called Look! The Art of Australian Picture Books Today. Exhibition featuring paintings from Australian children authors. It was fun for J and K. There's even a section where the kids can create their own digital book using a touchscreen computer. When done, it could be saved and sent to your email.
Adjacent to the State Library, Gallery of Modern Art is another great place to go for art lovers… and it's free. GoMA provides free guided tours at 11 am and 2 pm respectively. But we toured the place on our own. The gallery has 4 floors and the place was rather cold and you might want to bring your sweater if you go there. You'll find more than one exhibition at any given time and the themes keep changing. Most exhibitions are free.
We decided to try a different route. Alighted at Alice Street in front of City Botanic Gardens (yes you guessed it we took The Loop bus ride again). Our destination was South Bank Parklands and the pools and man-made beach.
Instead of taking Victoria Bridge which we had crossed more than 3 times, this time we wanted to try out the Goodwill Bridge. While on the way there, we dropped by Parliament House (free admission) because I heard that visitors could tour the historical building. But when we reached we were past the guided tour at 10 am. The security guard told me that visitors were only allowed to enter the building during guided tours.
So we didn't manage to visit the Parliament House.
We continued as planned to cross to South Bank via Goodwill Bridge. The bridge began operations in 2001 and it is only for pedestrians and cyclists – no vehicles are allowed on the bridge. There are 2-3 lookout platforms for users to enjoy the scenery of Brisbane River.
Right at the end of the bridge is where Maritime Museum is located. This is a paid museum: $8 for adults and $3.50 for children 5 and above. We didn't go in.
We proceeded to our destination. On the way, we saw a playground. We stopped there for a while. J and K loved it as the play equipment is different from what we have back home.
Before J and K changed and went into the pool, we had lunch on the bench by the pool. There are 3 different pools in South Bank. One for children (just like what you see in theme parks but smaller), another is Streets Beach – man-made inner city beach – divided into shallow and deep sections, and the last one is something like a swimming pool. All these pools are with lifeguards on duty.
J and K couldn't stay there long as it was rather cold that day due to cloudy and windy conditions. South Bank is an excellent place for taking a stroll on the riverside boardwalk along Clem Jones Promenade while enjoying the city skyline and cool breeze and of course Brisbane River.
We walked back to the City Centre via Victoria Bridge. This completed a full circle: from Queen Street to Botanic Gardens and Goodwill Bridge. From South Bank to Victoria Bridge and Queen Street again (We took a bus back to our apartment on George Street). Money spent: zero.
I am proud of J and K who made it albeit we took half a day to do it.
To be frank, I was a little disappointed with it as I had the expectation that Museum of Brisbane would be a decent one. Unfortunately, there is only a small room dedicated to a currently going on showcase with slightly more than 40 items. That is it! I was told by the reception that there would be a new exhibition a week after and the current location is only temporary as a permanent site would be allocated for the museum in the City Hall building – which is not far from the current location. That might explain the size of the museum at the moment.
We walked to Roma Street Parkland from King George Square. It is claimed as the largest sub-tropical garden in a city. J and I found that Roma Street Parkland is better and nicer than City Botanic Gardens – though it doesn't have the long history as Botanic Gardens do. Roma Street Parkland has more varieties of plants: flowers, herbs, trees. Lake and fern gully form part of the 10-year old parkland as well.
When we were there, many people (especially students) were savoring their BBQ food that they prepared using the public grill provided by the local council.
Your child will like this. There are 3-5 kangaroos lazing around in the city. However they are not real but made of scrap metal. J and K were happy "playing" and taking pictures with these native Australian animals. These roos are located diagonally opposite Brisbane Square, between Queen Street and Adelaide Street.
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After I wrote the above post, we went to explore Brisbane further while we still had time. As you guess it, apart from the above, there are still more free things you can do with children in Brisbane. Here's the update.
We always passed by this place but never got a chance to go in. One day, we went to Queensland Art Gallery after a visit to the State Library.
We just finished one floor and it's so huge that we were tired by the time we finished that floor. J and K were complaining and we had a rest at the Library Cafe. The art gallery showcases many art pieces from local artists and it's focus is on local history.
The Police Museum is in the building of Queensland Police Headquarters on Roma Street. The police have dedicated a section of the ground floor (turn right after entering at the main entrance) for this purpose. You'll learn the history of police in Queensland, and how the police dressed in the old days. Plus if you are up to it, you can try your hand at solving some of the unsolved murder cases highlighted in the museum.
A section of the museum might not be suitable for kids. Use your judgment accordingly as the police try to create a scene of a murder case in that section.
Your kids will like this: there's a police highway patrol motorcycle which you are allowed to sit on it and take picture. The lights on the bike will turn on when someone sits on it. However it didn't work for either J or K. I guess they are too light for the sensor.
Before the walkabout, I had warned J and K that it would be a LONG walk. They didn't fully agree with my suggestion but I proceeded with the plan anyway.
We walked along the riverside starting from Eagle Street and crossed the Story Bridge – near Medina Apartment. J and K were enjoying themselves on the bridge as we got the chance to view Brisbane skyline from a different angle. From the bridge, we could see our apartment clearly. In fact, that's what kept J from getting bored during the walk.
After getting down from Story Bridge, the first stop was C. T. White Park. J and K were playing there for a while before we walked to Captain Burke Park which is about 650m away. Playground and toilet facilities are available at the Captain Burke Park.
The people in Kangaroo Point are as very friendly. They are smiling and say hello when they see you.
We had lunch at the riverside – a veranda near Captain Burke Park. Then we walked along Main Street as we wanted to check out Story Bridge Hotel more closely.
We continued our walk down to The Cliffs Boardwalk. It's the best place to have a nice view of Brisbane skyline from the other side of Brisbane River.
We passed by Kangaroo Point Cliffs where there were a few enthusiasts were doing abseiling and rock climbing. We also climbed up the steps and took a look at The Cliffs Cafe. The cafe was full when we reached. There're toilet facilities there too if you need to relieve yourself.
We went down to the boardwalk again and continued the walk until we reached another lookout near Walmsley Street. You need to climb up some steep steps. I checked the map and there's a park nearby called Raymond Park. I wanted to keep the kids entertained so I took them there. Near the park, there's a hotel called Pineapple Hotel which was established in 1864. Next to Raymond Park is the Pineapple Park which has a playground. We spent about half an hour there before we headed back to the boardwalk again.
We took pictures throughout the walkabout.
We continued until we reached Goodwill Bridge and crossed over to the city on George Street to take the City Loop bus back to our apartment.
It's basically a round trip from Queen Street to Story Bridge (Ivory Lane) to Kangaroo Point to Goodwill Bridge to George Street and back to Queen Street.
J and K didn't complain except toward the end of the trip when K was getting tired. J was enjoying herself and she even suggested walking all the way back to apartment. But we didn't as I was too tired to walk then!