In Android Studio, it is possible to use ProGuard to minify and obfuscate the Java source code from decompilation. The settings are different from the Eclipse ADT as Android Studio uses the Gradle build system. But still as straightforward provide you know where and what to change. At the minimum, you only need to enable ProGuard but sometimes it may be necessary to define classes that you do not want ProGuard to obfuscate - this can be done in a ProGuard rules file. The following steps illustrate these two tasks.
In Android Studio, open up an Android project.
Edit the app's build.gradle file.
Note: make sure the correct build.gradle file is edited. Typically, it is [Android project]/app/build.gradle.
In Project View, select the proguard-rules.pro file.
Note: Typically it is [Android project]/app/proguard-rules.pro.
Add in the following lines to tell ProGuard not to obfuscate certain classes.
Now when a release build is generated using Android Studio, the app will be obfuscated.


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Home At Home Beauty on Belmont
Beauty on Belmont
An ageless beauty is re-revealed on Belmont Boulevard.
by Karen Parr-Moody
The historic home at 2616 Belmont Boulevard has long been the grande dame of the Belmont neighborhood. Since 1915, she has kept up appearances, extending her mystique to passersby despite her age-related decline.
Built around 1915, the residence hails from the Prairie School of architecture, which was in its final throes at the turn of the 20th century. Born of the Arts and Crafts movement, the genre's standards were set by Frank Lloyd Wright; hallmarks include low-slung massing, shallow roofs, extensive terraces, bands of windows, and open floor plans, all meant to evoke the expansiveness of the Midwestern prairie.
Rare in the South, Prairie homes were largely built in the Midwest. That fact makes the Belmont propertywhich was likely created from mail-order plansunique among the neighboring Craftsman bungalows and Tudor Revival cottages. Nashville architect Michael Ward says it is one of the most architecturally significant homes in the area.
'She's like Thoroughly Modern Millie, a very modern gal," Ward says. 'She was the flapper of the neighborhoodthe most interesting, worldly gal. This house stood out like a sore thumb in 1915."
Ward, the co-principal of Allard Ward Architects, was hired to restore and expand this architectural icon, collaborating with Tyler LeMarinel, a fellow architect at his firm, and contractor Joe Kovalick, who owns the local renovation company Dreaminc. Gavin Duke, a partner at Page Duke Landscape Architects, breathed the requisite elegance into the landscape.
The result is a 6,673-square-foot structure (doubling its original 3,290 square feet) featuring five bedrooms, an elevator, a three-car garage, a heated saltwater pool, a spa, a gym, a movie theater, and a whimsical screened-in porch with a hanging bed.
'I consider this renovation to be a once-in-a-lifetime design opportunity," Ward says.
Thanks to substantial reconstruction and stabilization efforts by Dreaminc, the historic exterior was restored, including the sagging eaves and crumbling limestone foundation. Among the preserved interior features are the fireplaces in the living room and one bedroom, folding glass doors in the dining room, architectural columns in the living room, and one staircase. Dreaminc's interior designer, Sunday Camp, was responsible for most of the light fixtures, which exist in dramatic geometric shapes.
'Lighting is critical to the feel of the rooms," she says.
Meanwhile, the original portion of the ground-level footprint hasn't changed much since 1915; it is an open floor plan built around a central chimney. The living room, adjacent to the entry, imbues the home with Prairie-style spaciousness.
As the renovations progressed, the perfect homeowner arrived in Eric Klindt, a father of three who embraced the Belmont beauty.
'I love being here," he says. 'I love the feel of the house, I love the feel of the neighborhood."
Klindt now cooks in the dreamy kitchen, amid a mélange of pale hues: cool white marble countertops and gray cabinets with an element of warmth, walnut cabinets. Camp also brought in a tenet of Prairie design with art glass created in the Arts and Crafts vein, which she designed for the front door and master bath.
For the furnishings, Klindt wished for the style of the Viceroy hotel in Santa Monica, which owes its Hollywood Regency–inspired interior to renowned designer Kelly Wearstler. So he sought out California native Sherri Coates, whose background is in hotel interior design. She filtered the retro-glam of the Viceroy through a midcentury modern lens, bringing in some Palm Springs spirit with white leather upholstery, geometric chair frames, and slender sofas. One stroke of genius was topping off the living room with Jonathan Adler's Meurice chandelier in antiqued brassa true statement piece.
'If you walk into the hip hotels today, you're going to get a lot of oomph," Coates says. 'It's going to be either really fun and funky or dramatic and chic. And like a lot of things you would see in a hotel lobby, these pieces are big in scale. I intentionally wanted more big pieces instead of a higher number of pieces."
Due to the living room's size, Coates felt oversize art was also a must, so it is graced by two large-scale paintings by Nashville artist Ed Nash and a Peter Lik photo. A Sputnik-style chandelier lights up the dining room, where a stunning table is the star. Handcrafted by Nashville's Legacy Building, the table comes from a live-edge slab of an Ashland City tree. 'Live edge is really cool," Coates says. 'It just makes it more raw looking."
In the end, the stellar team of creatives has instilled this venerated home with newfound zest. And it has an owner who possesses an innate respect for its past.
'Given the rich history of the house, I think of myself less as an owner and more as a caretaker for future generations," Klindt explains. 'My goal is to leave it in better shape than I found it."
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After launching the service early last year, the Government Digital Service (GDS) is planning to extend Government Wi-Fi to increase the number of users.
The GDS initiative allows any public sector building across the country to have access to a secure Wi-Fi network wherever they are working. Gov Wi-Fi went into public beta early last year and provides an automatic sign on with cloud-based authentication, ensuring continued access to networks as users move between buildings.
Plans are being put in place by the GDS to take the service further than public beta and increase the number of users across the country, ensuring more people have access to the network connection.
The service allows users to connect to any public sector building.
A search for a contractor to carry out the next phase of the initiative is underway, with the successful contractor expected to hold a 12-month contract with the GDS. The contract will include carrying out the programme to make the service a fully live service, extending it to more public sector buildings across the country.
The benefits of the service include users being able to access the service as they move through various public sector buildings and as well as just their own users can access network connections in buildings that they have never visited just through one single sign-on.
Users are each issued with an individual randomly generated credentials and encryption keys to log onto the Wi-Fi and access the internet, making the network much more secure than any that has been available before. The login requirements make the service much safer as only select people can access the Wi-Fi unlike having a general password for anyone to use.
Those that can access the service include civil servants, contractors and guests visiting the buildings and will automatically connect them there on after the first sign on.
All funding for the project is by the GDS meaning there will be no costs for departments to take on the service.
The GDS aims to begin the contractor programme by mid-March 2018 for an initial 12 month period.


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L'azienda Majello è stata una fabbrica di porcellana di Capodimonte. Fu fondata nel 1867 da Alfonso Majello, diretta per anni dallo scultore Lucio Majello e dai figli.

La produzione utilizza le stesse tecniche usate nella metà del '700 dalla Real Fabbrica di Capodimonte, istituita da Carlo di Borbone.

Alcuni generi trattati dall'azienda sono:

Le composizioni di fiori, forgiate in modo così sottile da rendere petali, foglie e pistilli simili a quelli presenti in natura, e decorate a pennello utilizzando delle miscele di colore personalizzate e creando tonalità e sfumature per rendere ogni oggetto unico e riconoscibile.
La porcellana "spaghetto", oggetti vari creati intrecciando a mano sottili spaghetti di porcellana.
Le statue, che raffigurano figure tipiche napoletane o della mitologia classica.
Il Capodimonte Design, rivisitazioni liberamente ispirate di opere in Capodimonte del 1700, come il ReginAmalia, il lampadario ispirato a quello dello scultore Giuseppe Gricci contenuto nel Museo di Capodimonte nel celebre Salottino di Porcellana, boudoir della Regina Maria Amalia di Sassonia.

Collegamenti esterni

Aziende di Napoli
Aziende italiane di materiali da costruzione del passato
Porcellana
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Dominica will support any entity that is formed to replace LIAT – PM Skerrit
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the government and people of Dominica stand ready to support any entity that is to take over the operations of Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT).
The prime minister announced during his weekly Anou Palay programme on Sunday that LIAT would be liquidated following a series of financially unsuccessful months due to Covid-19.
e said the majority shareholders of LIAT – Barbados, Antigua & Barbuda, St Vincent & the Grenadines and Dominica – met Saturday and his government received a report from the Board of Directors "drawing to our attention to certain issues confronting LIAT 1974 limited."
He said the airline will be formed into a new entity that will provide connections between the Caribbean islands.
"I am convinced as a regionalist/integrationist that whatever new entity comes up that the people of Dominica must provide whatever support within their means, to ensure that we have interregional travel," he said. "LIAT has shown its capacity, its abilities, obviously confronting challenges pre COVID and [which] certainly worsened in the COVID period."
Skerrit said the next step will be a meeting of all the shareholders so concrete decisive action can be taken.
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Life of Pablo Stories March 28, 2016
Kanye West does a partial U-turn and releases track from 'Life of Pablo' album on Apple Music
Ben Lovejoy - Mar. 28th 2016 5:24 am PT
Kanye West, who previously said that his Life of Pablo album would "never never be on Apple" appears to have partially changed his mind, Pitchfork noting that the 'Famous' track from the album is now available on Apple Music.
West's previous tweet was one of a series that made for entertaining reading, the rapper also begging for $1B investment in "Kanye ideas" and claiming to be $53M in debt.
The version available in Apple Music does have one changed lyric, "she in school to be a real estate agent" replacing "she be Puerto Rican day parade wavin'."
Apple updated its Android app last week, while Shazam for iOS made it easier to add Shazammed songs to Apple Music libraries.


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The Studio program
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OUTline at the University of Guelph
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CultureLink Settlement Services
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Renascent Fellowship
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AIDS Committee of Windsor / AIDS Support Chatham-Kent
AIDS Commitee of Windsor / AIDS Support Chatham-Kent (ACW/ASCK) is a registered charity that provides support, education and outreach services for people at risk of or living with HIV or AIDS in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent areas. Programs include African, Caribbean, and Black Community Outreach; Women and HIV; Gay MSM Sexual Health; Young & Proud and Open House groups for LGBTQ youth ages 14-29; Speakers Program; Client Support Services; and Harm Reduction.
511 Pelissier Street, Windsor, ON N9A 4L2
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'Among Friends' LGBTQ Refugee Peer Support Group
Among Friends is a weekly program for LGBTQ Refugee Claimants. Among Friends is a great way to meet friends, build community networks, and access information to help you with your settlement in Canada. Among Friends includes weekly presentations and information sessions on different topics such as immigration / refugee law, employment / finding a job, and accessing medical / healthcare. Among Friends is hosted by the 519 Church Street Community Centre in Toronto.
519 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
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Supporting Our Youth (SOY) Express
Express at Supporting Our Youth provides a safe and supportive space where newcomers to Canada and/or immigrant queer youth find a place to gather, share ideas, questions, and have fun! EXPRESS targets and provides support for youth between 16 and 29 who are immigrants, newcomers to Canada, refugees, refugee claimants, and non-status queer and trans youth. Most of the participants are young people coming from countries and/or cultures where it's not safe, legal or easy to be queer or trans.
Read more about Supporting Our Youth (SOY) Express
Latino Group HOLA / El Grupo Latino HOLA
Latino Group HOLA is a non-profit community-based organization in Toronto that serves the Spanish-speaking LGBTTIQQ2SA community. Services include support network, friendships, guidance on immigration issues, workshops, celebrations, and cultural events. Regular meetings are first and third Thursday of every month at the 519 Church Street Community Centre.
www.the519.org/programs/latino-group-hola
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AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT)
AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) provides programs and services that empower men, women, and young people living with HIV to achieve self-determination, informed decision-making, independence, and overall well-being. We also work with our communities to develop information about HIV, provide outreach and education and create opportunities for community members to increase their skills.
543 Yonge Street 4th Floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5
www.actoronto.org
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Salaam is an organization dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual/transgender, intersex, questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their families and friends. Salaam offers a support group for queer-identified Muslims and their allies in the GTA, and el-Tawhid Juma Circle Mosques. el-Tawhid Juma Circle Mosques are gender-equal, queer-friendly, and religiously non-discriminatory - in other words, all are welcome.
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The Shepherd University Foundation's Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) awarded four grants totaling $102,500 to two community nonprofits and two Shepherd initiatives during a reception August 20 at Erma Ora Byrd Hall. The event was sponsored by John Wolff '88, Bronfman Rothschild Wealth Advisors.
Community nonprofits awarded $25,625 each were the Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle and Community Alternatives to Violence.
Shepherd projects receiving the grants were the Model United Nations, led by faculty member Dr. Aart Holtslag, and the Veterans Transition and Support Initiative, under the guidance of Dr. Ann Wendle, dean of students and a U.S. Army veteran.
Qualifying nonprofit organizations must be designated as 501(c)(3) public charities located in Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, and Hampshire counties; Loudoun, Frederick, and Clarke counties in Virginia; and Frederick and Washington counties in Maryland. Organizations and groups affiliated with Shepherd must be university sanctioned.
WISH, a women's giving circle made up of both alumnae and community members, was established in 2014 by the Shepherd University Foundation and a volunteer steering committee from Women for Shepherd University. WISH was created to educate, engage, and empower women to achieve their philanthropic goals.
Members combine their $500 annual contribution, which is then divided into two grant pools—one for Shepherd learning programs and one for community nonprofits. A one woman, one vote process determines the grant recipients in each category. Memberships for 2017 are being accepted until December 31.
To date WISH has awarded 10 grants totaling $237,500.
To learn more about becoming a member of WISH or about the organization, visit www.shepherduniversityfoundation.org/get-involved/women-for-su/women-investing-in-shepherd/, or contact Meg Peterson at 304-876-5021 or email mpeterso@shepherd.edu.


The AV team from Fairview Baptist Youth in Corryton, TN brings us this glowing piece of eye candy.
They built the towers from Natural (translucent color) Coroplast with plywood bases. They lit the towers with Chauvet SlimPar 64s.
Then they constructed the panels from wood frames and stretched canvas. To paint the words, they projected the letters onto the panels and hand painted them.
They decorated the side panels with handwritten scripture, martyrs' names, and mission sites written in black and red marker. Then they painted the black stripes to create the flowing look. They lit them with American DJ MegaPixel LED bars.
They also used some environmental projectors on the side walls. Without lighting, this set could be recreated for $400.
Wow, I've never heard of coroplast until now. For the coroplast sheets, does it matter what thickness is used?
Another outstanding setup that is completely accessible to most small venues as well. Well Done!!!
The side panels are made out of canvas dropclothes we purchased from Lowes and stretched over 2×4 frame. We ripped the 2x4s in half and bought dropclothes with enough material to cover at least two frames.
This looks awesome. We might do this in our main sanctuary!
Hey how are the coroplast towers built? What I mean is how did you form the coroplast into the towers? Is it just simply folded into a rectangle? Or is it glued together, etc? How much coroplast is used for each tower? I so have many questions. My pastor loves this and wants me to attempt to re-create it.
The towers are made by scoring the 4×8 sheet of choroplast into equal 1 foot wide sections. Then fold the opposite side to create the rectangle. You may have to tape the corners if you cut too deep. We used clear box tape to put it together and put that edge facing away from the crowd. We built 1/2 plywood bases that were 13″ wide 12″ deep and 14″ high and painted them black. You want them to fit snug in order for them to keep their shape.
Now, the canvas is it just the white canvas or are you using the canvas/plastic? ( the canvas that we got is pretty thick, is the canvas you used thick too?) And are you lighting it from befind or the front? We are currently trying to make it for our stage for a worship night this October. Also, how are they standing?
We used the Trimaco brand 8 oz drop clothes purchased from Lowes. The panels on the sides was 2 of the 9′ x 12′ drops cut to make (6) 2 1/2′ x 8′ panels. If you purchased the 10 oz. they will also work but they may be harder to stretch. Be sure to put supports vertically and horizontally in your frames when you stretch the drops or otherwise the frames will warp. We lit the panels from the front. We stood the larger panels on the bases of the light towers. The side panels are leaning on the back wall. If you dont have a back wall you can make upside down T braces.
What lighting controller are you using on this setup?
ShowXpress software running on a Chauvet Xpress 512.
One more question. What is the length of the led light bars that you used to light the canvas frames? Thanks for all your help.
I believe they are 40″ or 1 meter.
Do you happen to remember where you got your coroplast? I have been looking online and most of the them I find look more white than translucent.


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John Elway Married a Former NFL Cheerleader
16 John Madden Quotes From the Legendary NFL Coach
Joe Grobeck, January 3, 2022 4:32 pm
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John Madden will always be one of football's greatest personalities. The longtime broadcaster not only had an iconic voice and started the NFL's most prominent video game series, he accumulated 103 wins and led the Oakland Raiders to victory in Super Bowl XI as a head coach.
Madden's soundbites are just as as great as all of his other accomplishments. The Hall of Fame football coach had a sense of humor as dry as Arizona in the summer and don't even think about questioning his love for the game. He is, was and will forever be a football legend.
These 16 quotes prove it.
The 16 Best John Madden Quotes
16. On Playing to Win
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"I always used to tell my players that we are here to win! And you know what, Al? When you don't win, you lose."
15. On Never Working in His Life
"If you think about it, I've never held a job in my life. I went from being an NFL player to a coach to a broadcaster. I haven't worked a day in my life."
14. On Handling Success
"You know, there's a rule in sports, 'Don't do anything great if you can't handle the congratulations.'"
13. On Great Football
"When you have great players, playing great, well that's great football!"
12. On Advancing the Ball
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"The best way to gain more yards is advance the ball down the field from the line of scrimmage."
11. On Winning
"I've always said winning's the great deodorant, and conversely, when you have a bad record — everything stinks — and everything starts to unravel, and everything falls apart."
10. On Mark Brunell
"Mark Brunell usually likes to soak his balls before a rainy game."
9. On Measuring Success
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RELATED: John Madden's Net Worth Shows the NFL Legend Left Behind a Fortune
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else."
8. On Appetite
"I've never eaten just a few bites of things I liked in my life."
7. On Self Praise
"Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble."
6. On Defensive Anticipation
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"The defense should be expecting a run or a pass here."
5. On Good Football
"Well, when you're playing good football, it's good football and if you don't have good football, then you're not really playing good football."
4. On Touchdown Passes
"If the quarterback throws the ball in the endzone and the wide receiver catches it, it's a touchdown."
3. On Trash Talking
"If a guy doesn't work hard and doesn't play well, he can't lead anything. All he is, is a talker."
2. On Locker Room Shenanigans
"I would have all my offensive linemen wrestle if I could."
1. On the Gap Between Super Bowl Winners & Losers
"The greatest gap in sports is between the winner and the loser of the Super Bowl. The winner has confetti, parades, rings, the whole thing. The loser puts his head down and goes to his house."
MORE: John Madden's Grandson is Continuing His Legacy at Michigan
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Quotes in performance appraisal
A company could put a top man at every position and be swallowed by a competitor with people only half as good, but who are working together.
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Best efforts are essential. Unfortunately, best efforts, people charging this way and that way without guidance of principles, can do a lot of damage.
the system that people work in and the interaction with people may account for 90 or 95 percent of performance.
If I were to command a general to turn into a seagull, and if the general did not obey, that would not be the general's fault. It would be mine.
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Good execution of performance appraisal is not the solution. More people are realizing that improving how performance appraisal are done is an attempt to do the wrong thing better. If you insist on doing the wrong thing, I suppose you might as well do it better but how about just not doing the wrong thing at all?
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The idea of a merit rating is alluring. The sound of the words captivates the imagination: pay for what you get; get what you pay for; motivate people to do their best, for their own good.
The effect is exactly the opposite of what the words promise.
The effect is exactly the opposite of what the words promise. Everyone propels himself forward, or tries to, for his own good, on his own life preserver. The organization is the loser.
The merit rating rewards people that conform to the system. It does not reward attempts to improve the system. Don't rock the boat.
The merit rating nourishes short-term performance, annihilates long-term planning, builds fear, demolishes teamwork, [and] nourishes rivalry and politics. It leaves people bitter, crushed, bruised, battered, desolate, despondent, dejected, feeling inferior, some even depressed, unfit for work for weeks after receipt of rating, unable to comprehend why they are inferior. It is unfair, as it ascribes to the people in a group differences that may be caused totally by the system that they work in.
One gets a good rating for fighting a fire. The result is visible; can be quantified. If you do it right the first time, you are invisible. You satisfied the requirements. That is your job. Mess it up, and correct it later, you become a hero.
Performance appraisal is that occasion when once a year you find out who claims sovereignty over you.
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Watch as director James Gunn and Chris Pratt announce the Marvel Studios Heroes Act Sweeptsakes for a chance for you and a guest to be a part of the red carpet premier of "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2". All proceeds will be used to benefit Save The Children.
This past Saturday, Marvel Studios Hero Acts launched a sweepstakes tied to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. By submitting a photo through MarvelStudiosHeroActs.com, one winner will receive a trip to the GOTG Vol. 2 Red Carpet Premiere. All photos must be submitted between now and February 28, 2017.
Additionally, Marvel Studios is tripling each donation from $5 to $15 for every photo posted through this Saturday. They'll also donate an extra $15 when users share that photo on Facebook or Twitter.


Today I tinctured Jasmine flower. I have high hopes, it smells very promising already.
This is a very interesting idea. Just a few months ago I started formulating for the first time and I'm using drops just in the test phase and haven't yet made any full versions of my testers. So, this approach really interests me from a purely artisanal standpoint, the uniqueness of each one would be amazing!
As an aside: my package came and and with it the natural isolates and essential oils that I'll need for the chemistry course, yeah! I was at the door before the delivery guy could even ring the door bell and literally tore into the box when I got it into the studio. And the smell that met me when I opened the box was divine, heady and optimistic! I can't wait to deepen my understanding of these wonderful gifts of the Earth.
Wow, my sister the blogger…very good and informative. Re-check your spelling on flower.


10.5 Vishal Dev to venkatesh kaluvala, venkatesh kaluvala OUT, Caught by Nikhil Nambiar.
9.4 Nikhil Nambiar to Pradeep Bongula, Pradeep Bongula OUT, Caught Behind by Naresh Arjunan.
8.2 Srinath K to Arvind Repala, Arvind Repala OUT, Caught Behind by Naresh Arjunan.
4.5 Nikhil Nambiar to Sharath Marka, Sharath Marka OUT, Caught Behind by Naresh Arjunan.
1.6 Vishal Dev to Amresh Gandu, Amresh Gandu OUT, Bowled.
6.6 Samson Akkamola to Soumalya Sen, Soumalya Sen OUT, Caught by Pradeep Bongula.
4.5 Samson Akkamola to Srinath K, Srinath K OUT, Hit Wicket.
1.5 Sharath Marka to Himank Joshi, Himank Joshi OUT, Caught Behind by Santhosh Racherla.


From December 15-23, many children from the sectors belonging to the parish of Our Lady of Loreto, Guayaquil (Ecuador), participated in the Christmas Novena, "Las Posadas".
On December 22, all the children came for the Holy Mass at 6 p.m. to do the Novena in the Church. At the end of the Mass, the children went up to the Nativity Scene to sing to God, who was going to be born in the stable. Many of the children came dressed as kings, shepherds, Saint Joseph, Mary, or angels.
We also had a Christmas dinner after the Holy Mass for the members of different groups that form a part of the parish. It began with a living Nativity Scene, which the youth, the choir and the sacristans acted out.
The youth and the altar servers of the parish served dinner for everyone.
After dinner, Sister Clare began the Christmas game with questions about the catechism and riddles. She went around to each table to ask the questions.
The winners received white hearts, a symbol of a pure heart in which God can be born this Christmas. In the end, everyone won the white hearts. We hope that our hearts are always pure and that God can be born daily in them.
At the end of the game, we began singing Christmas songs to the Child Jesus and a atmosphere of family and of joy filled the room. Everyone who knew how to play the guitar and sing participated in the carols. The Servant Brothers also went up to sing a Christmas song in English.
To finish off the celebration, there was a gift exchange. The parish priest, Father Reinhard, gave out a gift to every one, showing his thankfulness for the collaboration in the parish and entrusting to them the work of the coming year 2013.
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A celebration of green at OREA
By Trisha Kallicharan
Staff members gathered recently at the Ontario Real Estate Association to celebrate the achievement of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified Designation at the Don Mills building.
An engraved glass plaque was unveiled in the second-floor lobby to celebrate this achievement of a prestigious national designation for outstanding environmental efforts. The LEED certification marks the culmination of more than five years of effort to enhance the physical space through various environment-friendly initiatives.
An international benchmark, LEED is a third-party certification administered by the Canada Green Building Council. Only 241 buildings in the province have earned such certification to date. The work involved in achieving LEED status was complex and involved many people, including staff, the board of directors, contractors and a renovation task force. The criteria are based on energy conservation and sustainability.
"Getting here was a long process, and we're thrilled to celebrate this news," says Bill Shepherd, Executive Director of the OREA Centre for Leadership Development, who, along with Ed Barisa, the association's CEO, spearheaded the environmental efforts that took place as part of a multi-year renovation and expansion of the building. "The energy savings are huge, and that's incredible, but the most important benefit of LEED certification is the impact it has on people – our staff and students."
Efforts to "green" the association have resulted in huge reductions of energy usage — 50 per cent less hydro, 60 per cent less water, and 75 per cent les natural gas. Natural light floods some 92 per cent of the space in the building.
Stantec, OREA's consultant on the project, was recognized at the ceremony, as were members of various contractor groups involved in the renovation of the facility. After the ceremony, staff and guests enjoyed an al fresco lunch featuring a "100-mile diet" of food from producers in the Peterborough area to mark the occasion.
The greening process at OREA will continue. In the months ahead, all fluorescent lights will be replaced with energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) alternatives that enable OREA to save 40 per cent on electrical consumption and costs. Efforts are also ongoing to enhance the greenery in the areas adjacent to the building, and work is underway to build a gazebo.
"We're delighted with our LEED status, but we're not stopping here," says Luigi Favaro, Building and Office Manager, also a key player in the association's environmental efforts.
"We plan to continue working to lessen our environmental footprint and continue to move down a greener path."


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ICICI Bank ropes in Shah Rukh Khan
Discussion in 'Shah Rukh Khan Dhamaal' started by Wafa, Jan 20, 2006.
Wafa I want my Mom!!!
Mumbai , Jan. 9
ICICI Bank has once again decided to resort to the celebrity endorsement route to promote its brand. Almost two-and-a-half years since superstar Amitabh Bachchan endorsed the brand, the company has signed up Shah Rukh Khan as its global ambassador.
In a press release issued by the bank, Mr K.V. Kamath, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, said, "We are proud to have Shah Rukh Khan as our global brand ambassador. Having established our leadership in the retail business over the last five years, the bank is now poised to scale new heights in the global arena."
Ms Lalita D. Gupte, Joint Managing Director, ICICI Bank, said, "ICICI Bank is happy to be associated with Shah Rukh Khan whose increasing global popularity brings synergy to our growing global presence". ICICI Bank has a presence in 12 countries including the UK, Canada, the US and West Asia.
Wafa, Jan 20, 2006
Shah Rukh Khan Is the new ICICI Bank Brand Ambassador . He comes in place of Amitabh Bachchan as ICICI did not renew its deal with Amitabh after it expired in 2002 . Announcing this, the bank said that that Shah Rukh Khan was a truly global Indian , who embodied the Indian winning spirit.
K I love you Shah Rukh. Staff Member
Thanks Wafa.
Dhin chak dhin chak...
K, Jan 20, 2006


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Q: Rails 3 create a route to nested independent page I have 3 levels of nesting.
routes.rb looks like this
    resources :clients do
       resources :departments do
         resources :tasks
       end
    end

I would like to create a custom path that looks like this
/clients/:client_id/departments/:department_id/tasks/data

I have tried adding the following
    resources :clients do
       resources :departments do
         resources :tasks
           member do
             get "data"
           end
       end
    end

This creates the route
/clients/:client_id/departments/:department_id/tasks/:task_id/data

How would I remove the :task_id part the path?

A: A member route acts on a member, that's why it requires an id. A collection acts on a collection and so doesn't require an id.
resources :clients do
   resources :departments do
     resources :tasks do
       collection do
         get "data"
       end
     end
   end
end

A: You should use
resources :clients do
   resources :departments do
     resources :tasks
       get "data", :on => :collection
   end
end

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Ricky Potts: "They have 3 levels at TopGolf at Riverwalk. Each level has hitting bays, bars, big screen TVs and more. Head to the top floor for a great view of Talking Stick Golf Club and Talking Stick Resort!"
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Arabs, West want UN dialogue to end Sudan crisis
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Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK and the US backed Saturday a UN invitation to Sudan's military leaders, political groups, and other parties to hold talks on ending the crisis started by the October 25 coup.
"It is time to end the violence and enter into a constructive process," UN special envoy Volker Perthes said in a statement, announcing talks to bring together "all key civilian and military stakeholders."
The four countries, known as the Quad, urged Sudanese parties to take the UN's invitation seriously as an opportunity to restore the country's transition to a civilian democracy.
"We strongly support this UN-facilitated, Sudanese-led dialogue initiative," a statement read. "We urge all Sudanese political actors to seize this opportunity to restore the country's transition to civilian democracy, in line with the 2019 Constitutional Declaration."
Later, the UN said a news conference would be held on Monday "to mark the official launching of the intra-Sudanese Talks on Democracy and Transition."
Sudan has been shaken by pro-democracy protests and a deadly crackdown by security forces since General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan mounted the October 25 takeover, that dismantled a fragile power-sharing agreement between the military and civilians.
The arrangement was agreed following the April 2019 ouster of autocratic president Omar Al-Bashir after months of street protests against his iron-fisted rule.
At least 60 people have been killed in protest-related violence since the coup, according to the Central Committee of Sudan Doctors, which is part of the pro-democracy movement.
"The transition has faced major setbacks that have deeply impacted the country since the military coup," Perthes said.
"The subsequent and repeated violence against largely peaceful demonstrators has only served to deepen the mistrust among all political parties in Sudan," he added.
The UN-backed talks are aimed at "supporting Sudanese stakeholders in agreeing on a way out of the current political crisis and… a sustainable path forward toward democracy and peace," Perthes said.
The Arab League welcomed the move.
Perthes said he was "deeply concerned that the current political impasse may slide the country further into instability."
"Armed movements, political parties, civil society, women's groups and resistance committees will be invited to participate in the UN-facilitated political process," he added.
The UN Security Council is due to hold an informal session Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in Sudan.
Last week, Sudan's civilian prime minister Abdallah Hamdok resigned leaving the military in full control of the country.
Hamdok had been held under house arrest for weeks following the coup, before being reinstated in a November 21 deal after international pressure.
But the pro-democracy protest movement denounced the deal as a "betrayal," saying it provided Burhan with a cloak of legitimacy for his takeover.
Announcing his resignation last Sunday, Hamdok warned Sudan was at a "dangerous crossroads threatening its very survival."
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A Lowndes County jury awarded a Hamiton woman $2.4 million after her uterus ruptured while giving birth.
A Lowndes County jury has awarded $2.4 million to a Hamilton woman who sued her Columbus obstetrician after her uterus ruptured while she was at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle giving birth.
Talanda Blevins sued Dr. James Holzhauer for negligence in 2016, and the verdict was returned Friday, the Columbus Dispatch reported.
The Dispatch cited Circuit Court records that show Holzhauer performed four surgeries within a few hours after Blevins delivered the baby to try to stop Blevins' blood loss. The last was an abdominal hysterectomy.
Another physician performed a fifth surgery the same day, during which, Blevins argued in the records, the physician had to repair damage to her bladder and other organs caused during the earlier surgeries.
The Dispatch reported that during the trial, which lasted several days, Holzhauer maintained he had followed appropriate standards for care and testified in his own defense.
"Every time I acted in the best interest of the patient," he said on the stand.
But Blevins' attorney, Charles Merkel of Clarksdale, argued, according to the Dispatch report, that Holzhauer had induced labor before the baby's head was in the proper position, waited too long to perform a cesarean section, did not perform the hysterectomy when he should have and left the patient's bedside multiple times to go home while she was still bleeding severely.
"There's just a lack of care," the attorney said.
Holzhauer's attorney, Whitman Johnson of Flowood, said uterine ruptures are very rare and often result in the death of either the mother or baby, according to the Dispatch report.
"(Holzhauer) was using his best judgment in a difficult situation that, quite frankly, he had never seen before," Johnson said. "Most people haven't."
Nine of the 12 jurors ruled Holzhauer had been negligent and that Blevins should be awarded damages.
According to the Dispatch, Baptist suspended Holzhauer's OB privileges permanently in February, though hospital spokespeople would not release an official reason for the suspension. Representatives from Baptist did not answer calls from The Dispatch regarding Holzhauer's trial.
Holzhauer owns a private practice on Hospital Drive. A spokesperson from North Mississippi Medical Center told the Dispatch that Holzhauer has applied for privileges at NMMC-West Point but has not yet been approved.


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What Mexicans think of Obama
I just read these statistics from a survey done by Reforma, a local newspaper here in Mexico City, about what Mexicans think of President Barack Obama.
Two out of three Mexicans have a favorable opinion of the President of the United States, Barack Obama.
When asked, "What is your opinion of the President of the United States?", 65% responded "very good" or "good".
Thirteen percent said "okay." Seven percent said "bad" or "really bad", and 15% responded, "I don't know."
In the same study, 66% of the people interviewed consider that the relationship between Mexico and the United States is "very good/good". Fifteen percent said "normal", a 14% said "bad/very bad". Five percent did not respond to the question.
(The survey was conducted March 28th by telephone to 850 respondents from all over Mexico and has a margin of error of +/- 3%)
Source (in Spanish)
Image by: Steve Rhodes on flickr
Obama and Mexico
Obama won the presidency of the United States Tuesday night, which has huge implications for the entire world, as well as Mexico.
But, something else happened that day in Mexico City that impacts the future of this country's politics.
A small plane crash landed in Mexico City Tuesday night. It was carrying Juan Camilo Mourino, the interior minister (like the Secretary of State) in Felipe Calderon's government and one of the prospective candidates for the presidency in the next elections. He was also the person who used to be in charge of fighting drugs.
He was a good friend of the president, and his death has impacted all of Mexico and their government. It will be interesting to see what impact this has on Mexican politics. I know for sure he will be missed by the current president of this country.


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Stories from the Other Side
A cascade of voices belonging to people who have been declared physically dead, but lived to tell the story, comes together in a ghostlike installation of 104 screens. Experience the intriguing art installation by the influential American artist Susan Hiller (b.1940 – d.2019). Read more …
'Channels', the installation artwork Hiller discusses, centres on death and near-death experiences. The 104 television screens, which the artwork consists of, are programmed with visuals in shades of blue – echoing the "screen of death" in computer terms and the "stand-by screen" in TV-terms – and a myriad of voices belonging to people who have had near-death experiences. The result is fascinating and somewhat uncanny.
Hiller is interested in investigating certain occurrences, such as near-death experiences, which have become subject to ridicule and even embarrassment: "The point is that the stories are there, and it's worth looking into them." The incidents furthermore seem to contradict the common belief that the brain is a source of consciousness or reality.
Susan Hiller (b.1940 – d.2019) is an American London-based artist. In the early 1980s she began to make innovative use of audio and visual technology. Her ground-breaking installations, multi-screen videos and audio works have achieved international recognition and are widely acknowledged as a major influence on younger British artists. Hiller's works are based on specific cultural artefacts from our society, which she uses as basic materials. With a practice extending over 40 years, she has been recognized by mid-career survey exhibitions at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (1986), Tate Liverpool (1996) and Tate Britain (2011). For more about Susan Hiller see: http://www.susanhiller.org/
Susan Hiller was interviewed by Kasper Bech Dyg in connection to her exhibition 'Channels' at Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art in Copenhagen, February 2015.
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The World's Best Junior Surfers to Compete at WJSC, Ecuador
The ISA has announced the location for the 2014 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championships (WJSC) at La FAE Beach, in Salinas, Ecuador, from April 5th to April 13th. This year's competition will take place during the 50th Anniversary year of the ISA, which hosted its first WJSC in 1980 in Biarritz, France, where legendary surfer Tom Curren launched his successful career.
About ISA
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the World Governing Authority for Surfing. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running the Open Division World Championship since 1964, the World Junior Surfing Championship since 1980, the World Masters Surfing Championship since 2007, the World Bodyboard Championship since 2011, the Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay International Surfing Festival in China, and the World Standup Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship beginning in 2012. The ISA also sanctions the World Kneeboard Titles and the World Tandem Surfing Championship, and will launch the World Longboard Championship in 2013.
World Junior Surfing Championships 2014
Since Curren, there has been a long list of ISA World Junior Champions including current surfing stars Julian Wilson, Jordy Smith, Gabriel Medina, Alejo Muniz, Filipe Toledo, Owen Wright, Stephanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons, Laura Enever, and Tyler Wright.
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The world's best big wave surfers took to the red carpet for the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards at The Grove of Anahaim, Los Angeles, California. Accolades and awards were handed out to those who have contributed to the sport over the past year including Biggest Wave, Ride of the Year and the…
"We are excited to return to Ecuador as the location couldn't be better to hold the WJSC during the ISA's 50th Anniversary year," said ISA President Fernando Aguerre. "Besides its welcoming people, warm weather and the amazing support of the Ecuadorian government, the area has a rich history that provides the perfect backdrop for the next generation of surfers to compete at the highest level," Aguerre added. La FAE offers a long, peeling lefthander and a consistent punchy beachbreak for the double-area contest site.
Gabriel Medina from Brazil, Gold Medalist at the 2010 ISA WJSC. Photo: ISA/Lobo
The logo for the World Championship includes an image of the Sumpa Sun, which is a religious and mystic icon of the Sumpa Ecuadorian Paleo-Indian civilization that existed from 11,000 to 4,000 B.C. "Sumpa" is the native name of the Peninsula of Santa Elena where the event takes place. One of the first human groups to settle in Ecuador, and the only ones of this period discovered in the coastal region in the area, the Sumpa people based a lot of their life around the ocean. The logo not only pays homage to the ancient and rich history of the area, but it also provides a symbol to welcome young surfers from around the globe to enjoy and ride waves in the same ocean the Sumpa people based their lives around thousands of years ago.
"VISSLA is proud to present this year's ISA World Junior Championship," said Stokehouse Unlimited President Paul Naude. Naude continued, "As a global surf brand that truly embodies the cutting edge in performance surfing, we believe that this is the ideal venue to showcase the talent of top young surfers from around the world who will carry the sport forward for decades to come. It is especially meaningful to present this event in a country with such a rich history and surf culture as Ecuador."
Three hundred of the world's best junior surfers (boys and girls under 18) will compete for individual titles and Gold Medals, on their national teams for the prestigious overall ISA World Junior Team Champion Trophy. Teams that competed last year include: Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, Tahiti, Uruguay, United States of America, and Venezuela.
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Some of the world's best surfers have targeted the Swatch Girls Pro France as a pivotal event for 2014. Held in some of the best beach breaks in Europe, some of the best female surfers, Coco Ho (HAW), Justine Dupont (FRA), Courtney Conlogue (USA) or Johanne Defay (FRA) have all confirmed their…
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Inspiring Yale is a one-of-a-kind event, which highlights and celebrates the most exciting people and projects at Yale. Showcasing work from all graduate and professional schools, this event will bridge diverse disciplines and cover new ground. Students across all thirteen graduate and professional schools at Yale nominated and elected the faculty member that they believe to be doing the most innovative work to deliver a short presentation to an audience composed of the entire Yale community. With over 130 nominations and over 1000 votes cast, Inspiring Yale has generated an astounding level of interest and we expect a proportionally large and distinguished turnout for the event. Networking opportunities will also accompany the talks and speakers will include Nobel Laureates in addition to world-renowned thought leaders.
Inspiring Yale will provide sponsors an unparalleled opportunity to reach and connect with the vibrant student body, innovative research community, and bright minds that make up Yale University.
"Inspire" Level Sponsor ($2000) – Company representatives will receive invitations to a private pre-event networking session with participants and alumni. A full-page advertisement will appear in the event program and company logo will be featured on the Inspiring Yale banner and on print and online materials.
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5 things I learned about time in La Chaux-de-Fonds
Olivia Wynkoop
It's no secret that punctuality is what makes Switzerland tick, from its timely train departures to its international reputation of having the world's most reliable watches.
But what most tourists don't know is that the true heartbeat of Swiss watchmaking is far from the shiny window displays along fancy shopping streets - tucked away in the Neuchâtel Mountains sits a town entirely dedicated to the craft, La Chaux-de-Fonds.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site is also one of Europe's highest-altitude cities, resting on a whopping 1000-meter-high plateau.
After saying goodbye to farm life in the rural Jura region, I was lucky enough to run into Wolfgang Carrier, a tour guide who knows anything and everything to do with watchmaking in the valley. He told me to call him Mr. Wolfie, a nickname he acquired when living in my home country, the United States.
Now, if you have a moment, learn about my time in La Chaux-de-Fonds and its watchmaking industry:
The world of watchmaking is infinitely small
Trying my hand at watchmaking certainly gave me a greater understanding of exactly how intricate and immensely tiny this world of springs and gears can be.
The first stop of my tour was Atellie Le Garde-Temps, a workshop studio that hosts classes for watchmakers to refine their skills in assembly, design, and polishing. Dominque, a watch connoisseur since the age of 16, first asked if I wanted a coffee before we got started.
Of course, I obliged. Maybe this not the best move for one who gets shaky with a little caffeine. (I already had three cups before my arrival…)
As I sipped on my espresso, Dominique patiently explained in French how to complete the final, crucial stages of assembling a watch. I was to bring this piece of machinery to life, only with tiny tweezers and a special screwdriver in hand. I felt like a surgeon about to conduct an operation with only one lecture's worth of knowledge.
Placing the cogs back into place, though meticulous, felt relaxing. That was until I reached the step where I had to successfully place a spring into a tiny grove.
On my first try, the spring shot up and onto the floor, and the three of us roared with laughter. This is not just a rookie's mistake, Mr. Wolfie told me, as many watchmakers come home with little springs in the grooves of their boots every day.
I took a deep breath and narrowed my eyes a little, determined to be the best novice watchmaker there ever was. With a click into place, I successfully put the pesky spring where it belonged. Dominique was proud of me, as was I of myself. To try this out yourself, book an introduction course with Atelier Le Garde-Temps.
La-Chaux-de-Fonds was built by and for watchmakers
One of my first impressions of La Chaux-de-Fonds was: wow, this place is really, really symmetrical. Turns out, these wide, straight roads were intentionally designed to meet the needs of the watchmaking industry.
So how did this place become so uniform? It all began one evening in 1794 when a destructive, unruly fire destroyed the rural village. Left in the ashes of what La Chaux-de-Fond once was, the residents of the village had the chance to create an urban watchmaking utopia.
Why watchmaking? Farmers in the region made watch parts in the winter as a way to make a little money during the off-season. It was easy to turn this into a collective industry, as watchmaking requires little noise, pollution, or raw material. All the watchmakers needed was light.
Street, building, garden; street, building, garden. This is the pattern that planners used to place clusters of watchmaking workshops along the slopes of the valley. The perfectly-spaced buildings, all facing the sun, ensured that all inhabitants will have enough light to work on their craft.
With watches at the forefront of urban planning, people working in all modes of production found their place here. This includes manufacturers crafting the hundreds of tiny pieces required for assembly, or eager apprentices hoping to become the next generation of watchmakers.
As the village grew into a town of 40'000 residents by 1900 - and 55 percent of the world's watches originating from La Chaux-de-Fonds at the time - city planners continued to prioritize light above all when drawing up building plans.
For a bird's eye view of the checkerboard streets, I recommend making your way up the Espacité Tower and stopping for a coffee on the 14th floor.
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Watchmaking houses are filled with light
Not only were my days fully immersed in the world of time, but I also spent my sleeping hours in it, too. I stayed at the bed-and-breakfast Maison DuBois, one of Switzerland's oldest watchmaking houses. It was founded in 1785!
The cozy accommodation is located in Le Locle, a quaint town that's only 10 minutes away by train. With only five rooms in the house, I felt like the watchmakers of Switzerland's past themselves were hosting me. Mr. Wolfie and I took a gander around the beautiful salon and even ran into some very old documents in a study, like Mr. DuBois' handwritten sales receipts from 1764.
I have fond memories of the B&B's freshly squeezed orange juice and homemade jam served in the breakfast room. Basking in the golden morning rays as I sat on an old workbench, I realized that I wouldn't mind a working space like this, either.
Things can get really intricate, really quickly
Are you curious to see how finely detailed a watch can get? I recommend checking out two museums in the region:
International Watchmaking Museum
Ancient timepieces, modern atomic clocks, tiny rings, and cuff links with watches inside. The International Watchmaking Museum has it all, and it's only a 6-minute walk from the main train station. It's truly an in-depth showcase of the story of time with its 4000 timepieces from all time periods, all over the world.
Mr. Wolfie even pointed out watches with hand-painted enamel dials, with the details so fine you needed a magnifying glass to capture them all. Can you imagine the kind of precision that would take? One of my favorite aspects of the museum was seeing how the interworkings of mechanical watches translated to making other machines, like perfume guns and automata.
I also learned that clocks can largely tell a story about the culture they were manufactured in - for example, some "wall" clocks from Japan included a floor stand, as they are too heavy to be hung up on traditional shoji paper walls.
Musée d'horlogerie du Locle
The Watch Museum of Le Locle showcases a smaller but stunning collection of clocks, watches, and automatons in a beautiful château, once owned by the famous watchmaker Samuel DuBois. (I've slept in his workshop!) The museum's Versaille-esque interior design and English-style gardens have been preserved since the early 20th century, giving visitors a greater sense of the life of rich families of Neuchâtel's past.
Permanent exhibitions include French-made clock cases from Louis XIV's reign, Neuchâtel pendulous, and Swiss automatons. A crowd favorite is the Rochat brother's singing bird mirror, made in the 19th century.
Also, buy an individual entry ticket, and you'll receive a discount for the International Watchmaking Museum.
Timepieces are not just about telling the time
If people need to tell the time, they can just take a quick look at their phone's home screen, said Mr. Wolfie. As the watch's logistical need in society subsides, mechanical timepieces are instead pieces of both machinery and art. It almost feels like a living being; its tiny "tick" the heartbeat, and its intricate moving parts the way it breathes.
La Chaux-de-Fonds can continue to foster this industry without interruption from contemporary technology thanks to both its permanent city structure and passionate community that works to preserve this fine craft.
I would've never understood its value without my time in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Olivia Wynkoop and Wolfgang Carrier (Mr. Wolfie)
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Olivia is a student journalist from San Francisco. She's traveled to 27 countries and comes from a family with three generations of flight attendants. She's written for publications like San Francisco Examiner and Bay City News while holding the managing editor position of her university's newspaper.
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With nothing new left to watch, Joey and Joe Two return to where it all began: We Are Your Friends. Recorded LIVE from Joe Two's house, we learn all about Zac Efron trivia, modern rappers (and the terrible trivia associated with them), and try to answer once and for all: ARE WE EVER GOING TO BE BETTER THAN THIS?!
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The IAF (International Aikido Federation) Congress is held every 4 years and in 2016 this event will be held in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. During the congress there will be a week long Aikido training seminar featuring many internationally acclaimed Shihan from both Japan and around the world, including Aikido Doshu Moriteru Ueshiba.
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UAE AikiKai Aikido (DAAA) will be travelling as a Tour Group for this memorable event!
What is an Aikido technique without proper timing? It's the same degree of discomfort when listening to a broken record…It just doesn't "flow" right. Aikido is the language between two (or more) bodies on the mat, the first one is called "Uke" the attacker, and the other is called "Nage", the receiver who applies the technique. For a good conversation in any language, the flow of words should be timed well so that it does not cause disturbance to either persons. The same principle is applied in aikido, not represented in words, but demonstrated physically and mentally. When Uke and Nage approach each other, a distant connection is made between the two bodies, this martial engagement is created to anticipate the speed and the behavior of the attack. Therefore, based on the measure of uke's approach, capture the perfect moment to apply the technique executing without disturbance. Such execution is not a one man show; it requires both bodies to be attentive and responsive before, during and after the technique.
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A perfect tool for you to study your partner's movement is to be his uke before becoming his nage.
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On the 3rd & 4th of July 2013, UAE Aikido hosted the UAE's first visiting Shihan Seminar. Loius Van Thieghem is a certified Aikikai Hombu Shihan (Master Instructor) and ranked at 6th Dan. Training was held at both Northern and Southern dojo's and followed by Club dinners.
UAE Aikido was represented in Japan recently as senior Club members attended the International Aikido Federation (IAF) Congress. The Congress meets every 4 years and is a great opportunity to meet and train with Aikido-ka from many countries all around the Aikido world.
UAE Aikido was represented in Australia recently as senior Club members attended Aiki-kai Australia's National Aikido Summer School in Melbourne.
Intensive Schools occur twice per year. Students "live-in" and experience full time, 'uchi-deshi' type training over a 7 day period. Whilst the daily training is physically demanding, there is always time in the evenings to socialise over dinner sharing Aikido stories and experiences.
Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido, is one of the greatest and most beloved martial artists in history. Remembering O-Sensei is a portrait of Ueshiba as told by his uchi-deshi, the students who lived and trained with him as his disciples. This collection of memories—gathered here for the first time—captures the essence of this extraordinary martial arts master and visionary, revealing Ueshiba's teaching style, his daily habits, his philosophy of life, the lovably human aspects of his personality, and his deep belief that Aikido could be used as a means to creating peace and harmony in the world.
The book also provides a snapshot of a fascinating time in Japanese history when a student would apprentice with his master by essentially moving in with him and receiving instruction through rigorous training sessions, and also by serving him and observing his actions in daily life. Most of the students whose remembrances are included in this book went on to spread the teaching of Aikido throughout the world and became masters in their own right.
Louis Van Thieghem Shihan is Sugano Shihan's most senior student in Europe and assisted him to pioneer Aikido in a number countries including; Belgium, Russia and Cameroon. Amongst the many positions he holds in Europe, he is part of the Grading Committee for the AFA Belgium in Southern Belgium and also for the VAV (the northern organization that follows Sugano Sensei's teachings). He is also part of the panel which accredits Aikido teachers for the Belgian Government (equivalent to Shidoin and Fuku- shidoin). In addition, he is the Technical Director of the Inter-regional Aikido Federation of the Crimea and Sebastopol, and Technical Director of the Yamato Aiki Kai Aikido Foundation in St Petersberg, Russia, and of the Aikicen of Cameroon.
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Paresthesia: 8 Possible Reasons for Experiencing Chronic Numbness
By Rachel Despres
1. Radiculopathy
2. Hyperglycemia
3. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
4. Multiple Sclerosis
5. Fibromyalgia
6. Alcoholism
7. Hypothyroidism
8. Lyme Disease
Paresthesia is the medical term for the pins and needles numbing that many experience on occasion. People will often refer to this as their arm or leg having 'fallen asleep.'
While this sensation most often occurs because of pressure put on a nerve, it is typically temporary and does not require any medical treatment. If the numbness persists, however, it may be an indication of an underlying medical condition. Below are eight common reasons for experiencing chronic paresthesia.
Chronic paresthesia is often a sign of nerve damage. One type of nerve damage is radiculopathy, which, according to Healthline.com, is "a condition in which nerve roots become compressed, irritated, or inflamed."
One of the most common causes of radiculopathy is a herniated disk, which applies pressure to a nerve, causing the numbing sensation. Other possible causes include a narrowing of the canal that send signals from the spinal cord to other areas of the body, as well as a tumor or other mass in the spinal cord.
Hyperglycemia, otherwise known as high blood sugar, is another common cause of paresthesia. If experienced for a prolonged period of time, hyperglycemia can cause damage to the peripheral nerves.
This nerve damage then leads to a condition called diabetic neuropathy, which can cause mild symptoms such as 'pins and needles' tingling or, more seriously, permanent numbness or paralysis. According to the American Diabetes Association, "about half of all people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage."
When the median nerve—which runs from the forearm and into the hand—is compressed or irritated, carpal tunnel syndrome may result. There are a variety of risk factors for this condition, such as diabetes, obesity and repetitive motions.
As the median nerve provides sensation to the palm side of the thumb and fingers, as well as motor function to the base of the thumb, experiencing persistent paresthesia in these areas may be an indication of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Chronic paresthesia may also be an indication of Multiple Sclerosis. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, numbness in the face, body or arms and legs is one of the earliest and most common symptoms of the disease.
The source adds that "the numbness may be mild or so severe that it interferes with the ability to use the affected body part," such as the ability to walk, write or hold objects.
Paresthesia is also a symptom of fibromyalgia, a medical condition that is characterized by chronic pain and heightened sensitivity to pressure. EverydayHealth.com says that paresthesia in those with fibromyalgia is often related to anxiety and nervousness about the disease.
The source adds that paresthesia can lead to acroparesthesia, "a tingling in the hands and feet from lack of carbon dioxide," and that stress relief techniques and exercise may be beneficial for treatment.
If chronically abused, alcohol can lead to another type of neuropathy called alcoholic neuropathy or alcoholic polyneuropathy. As with diabetic neuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy can have severe long-term complications, such as "disability, chronic pain and damage to the hands and feet," says Livestrong.com.
Numbness in the extremities is caused by damage to the nerves, which "can impair the body's ability to detect sensation," resulting in the 'pins and needles' feeling. The source adds that pain in the arms and legs is another common symptom of this disease.
According to the Mayo Clinic, hypothyroidism is "a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone." If the case is severe enough and left untreated for a prolonged period of time, hypothyroidism can cause peripheral neuropathy.
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves "that carry information to and from your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the rest of your body, such as your arms and legs." In those with hypothyroidism, it can occur due to fluid retention in the tissues, which then puts pressure on the nerves.
In cases where Lyme disease is left untreated, The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy says it can result in "pain, numbness or weakness in the limbs" associated with peripheral neuropathy. It may also lead to an inability to move one or both sides of the face.
The source adds that peripheral neuropathy "typically develops weeks, months or years later," occurring in the third stage of severity for Lyme disease.
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'Hopeful' New York show brings Latin American and Middle Eastern artists together
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A photograph from Soraya Majd's "Thinned" Series (2013-14), on view in Ojalá: a Cultural Exchange from Latin American and Middle Eastern Diasporas Soraya Majd
Did you know that the Spanish word Ojalá (hopefully) has roots in the Arabic word Inshallah (God willing)? Such linguistic and cultural links, which date back to the Al-Andalus era in the Iberian Peninsula, are a driving force of the show Ojalá: a Cultural Exchange from Latin American and Middle Eastern Diasporas (until 20 July), on view at the New York project space of Culturunners. The exhibition's curator, Danielo Garcia of Open Projects, which has co-organised Ojalá with Culturunners, was inspired by his own experiences. "As a person of colour with certain features, at times I have been questioned as to whether I'm [of Arab or Persian heritage]," Garcia says. "These interactions, coupled with my Latin American identity in the US, have made me sensitive to the challenges of these communities at large, as examined in the exhibition." Florencia Escudero, Rhonda Khalifeh, Anima Correa and Soraya Majd, from the Middle East or Latin America, or the diasporas of these regions, are represented in the show. "At times, these communities have been targeted, banned, blocked and/or deported, yet have not engaged in deep dialogue with each other," the show's press release says. With the Supreme Court ruling upholding president Trump's "Muslim ban" this week, and the separation of parents and children from Central America seeking asylum on the US-Mexico border, the show is—unfortunately—extremely relevant.
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What if evangelistic presentations began with Babel? Or, what if they at least were framed by the Babel story? This post explores these two questions.
Previously, I examined common problems that emerge when we start with the Adam story (Part 1, Part 2). I also suggested another way one could start with Adam and Eve without succumbing to individualism or running into a number of apologetic questions.
Today, I offer an example whereby we can start with the group rather than the individual, i.e. the nations rather than Adam as an individual.
These two ideas are interconnected. In the first place, the people of Babel wanted "face." They wanted to be honored, recognized in some way by those around them. Here, we run into the second point.
Why do these people want "face"?
One reason is very basic –– safety. They wanted protection. People with respect, honor, or face feel a sense of security. Others will not threaten them. In fact, crowds frequently scurry for the favor of well-known people.
There are plenty of benefits to having face. Humans intuitively know this. If we do not have "face," this indicates others do not accept us. We feel the danger that comes with isolation or feeling exclude from a certain friendship circle.
As I've argued before, many people are more concerned about the questions like "Who do I know?" "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?" Safety and "face" are found in groups, whether one's family, friendship circle, company, or nation. One's face and relationships form one's sense of identity.
Even if we did not explicitly cite or retell the Babel story, it can nevertheless frame our presentation, just as it does the grand biblical narrative, cf. Gen 12:1–3. I'll say more on that in a later post.
The point here is simply that we can start with the basic facts evidenced in the Babel story. We all tend to place too much confidence in certain relationships or in our reputation. What results?
"Face" and relationship become functional saviors.
Framed this way, we not only see the nature of the world's problem more clearly (since sin is inherently social). In addition, we can better grasp the solution.
Christ came to gather God's people from all nations into one human family. In this sense, conversion is not individualistic. Conversion is an exchange of identity, a change of group membership. Thus, one is not simply saved from pain and punishment.
God's people are saved in order that we collectively would form a new people (Eph 2:15). The gospel does not simply call people out of their birth families; it calls us into a larger, human family.
** In an upcoming post, I will briefly illustrate how one might explain this in a Chinese context.
J Wu, this is a very important post that everybody who is conscious of a global Christianity ought to read. Re-reading the text you pointed out Eph. 2, it is interesting to note that work righteousness appears only once in the first 10 verses, i.e. v. 9. On the other hand 'identity righteousness' is overt in verses 11-22. Elements of what you call "functional saviors" and its repercussions appear seven times (vv. 11-22) and elements of Christ's salvation and its outcome that gives us new identity into a new group appears 10 times. How more do we need to see from Scripture that just as sin is collective so is salvation.
There is more evidence to the fact that sin is collective in the Babel passage.
Going down further to v. 6 God says "Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, …And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them." What is it that was going to be impossible for them? This is the birth of culture. Culture and language are sin barriers. Therefore by "nothing will be impossible for them" meant that "no sin will be out of reach," hence God divided them so that sin has a cultural barrier. In Pentecost (Acts 2), God does not remove the cultural barrier; he overcomes it by the power of the Holy Spirit so that sin would be kept on check. Therefore for us today we can overcome the cultural barriers and preach the gospel.
Martin, you add some excellent observations here. I like that you dig into Ephesians as you did. Thanks.
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