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H-T Review – Audience finds vitality in 'Love's Labour's Lost'
By Connie Shakalis | H-T Theater Reviewer
Grant Goodman, Julia Klinestiver, and Ashley Dillard in IU Summer Theatre's "Love's Labour's Lost" in the Wells-Metz Theatre. Grant Goodman appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.
You're as sick as your secrets, they say. And although IU Summer Theatre's "Love's Labour's Lost," by William Shakespeare, is anything but sick, it offers a trove of juicy deceits, broken promises and hush-hush schemes. One of Shakespeare's earlier works, it tests combining romantic comedy (although there are no marriages at the end) and farce.
When a king decides to turn his realm into a prestigious academy for learning only, he forbids the distraction women would pose by signing — and persuading his three lords to sign — an oath of abstinence. For three studious years, there are to be no damsels, rich food or merriment.
This show belongs to three characters, Grant Goodman's Berowne, Ashley Dillard's the Princess of France and Henry Woronicz's Don Armado, with some fine performances by other cast members as well.
A fascinating aspect of attending theatre-in-the-round productions — where the audience surrounds the stage — is the audience's ability to observe each other. From what I witnessed, this show is a grabber.
All is well until the comely Princess of France (Dillard) appears for her scheduled — but until now forgotten — visit and brings along three young lovelies. A Shakespearean coincidence: we now have four men and four women. Oaths instantly dissolve, and love floods the stage. Cryptic letters are sent and, naturally, mixed up, and love poems are uttered and eavesdropped upon.
Don Armado (Woronicz) is a Spanish knight and a star of the comic subplot. In Shakespeare's time, theater-goers would have instantly grasped the allusion to the Spanish Armada's failure to beat England in 1588. Armado, deliciously pontifical and verbose, has fallen for (and impregnated) a lowly wench, Jacquenetta. And fall he does, as he drops to the stage floor, rolling, gasping and kissing the grass in his romantic trance. He is funny!
Goodman's Lord Berowne is the most realistic human in the play and is cynical, questioning and direct. After signing the king's oath of three-year self-denial, he says, "Not to see ladies? Then, I swore in jest." Later, expressing his doubts about academia's benefits surpassing those of real life, he tells it as he sees it: "To see a king transformed into a gnat!"
Goodman has everything it takes to do Shakespeare: vocal variety, comic timing, physical agility and pathos.
As the French princess, Dillard is stunningly pretty and lithe. Her acting is superb, and she has us laughing, indeed, but also near tears at the suddenly sad and serious finale.
Her companion, Lady Rosaline, played by Julia Klinestiver, contributes to the play's wit and fun-poking.
Tara Chiusano is charming as Armado's page, Moth; Chiusano and Woronicz have a sparkling chemistry.
Boyet, a French lord who looks after the princess, is played with humor and verve by Jenny McKnight. Shakespeare scholar Harold Bloom calls Boyet the "play's prophet," since he manages many of the plot's transitions.
In all, the cast handled the word-laden and pun-riddled script with triumph. The four lords posing as dancing Muscovites nearly brought down the house, and the four ladies were resplendent in their golds, pinks, purples and greens, dressed beautifully by costume supervisor Robbie Stanton and crew.
Director Jonathan Michaelsen is also the department chairman. He has set the play in 1914, which seemed to somehow make the action more accessible to this modern audience. His pacing of the actors was marvelous.
Playwright and actor William Mountfort may have said "Be still, my beating heart," but I say, "Be still, my laughing mouth and applauding hands." I almost had to sit on them.
WHO: IU Summer Theatre
WHAT: "Love's Labour's Lost" by William Shakespeare
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Saturday and July 19 and 21; 2 p.m. Sunday and July 22.
WHERE: Wells-Metz Theatre, 275 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington
TICKETS: $10-$20 for each show. Call 812-855-1103 or visit theatre.indiana.edu
Reprinted with permission from The Herald Times. Read this review and find more arts news at heraldtimesonline.com.


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Sinica: Sinica goes to the Movies
As much as expats in China like to complain about the state of Chinese film and television, this week Kaiser and Jeremy remind of that there is a lot of great art out there too, in a show that asks the critical question of what is worth our collective time? Joining to give their takes on this question are guests Raymond Zhou, film reviewer for China's biggest film magazine and columnist for the China Daily, as well as the ever-brilliant David Moser, director of the CET immersion program in Beijing.
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f8daniel
I wasn't fast enough to catch all the names of the films/directors. Would one of you mind supplementing the impartial list I've gathered below? 多谢!
《大红灯笼高高挂》 张艺谋
《红高粱》 张艺谋
《霸王别姬》陈凯歌
《有话好好说》张艺谋
《太阳照常升起》姜文
《阳光灿烂的日子》姜文
《孔雀》顾长卫
《湘女萧萧》谢飞/乌兰
《1942》冯小刚
《人在囧途》叶伟民
《人再囧途之泰囧》徐峥
Sinica
Apologies for the delay in posting this week's links! Our intern was (is) out of the country.
NOTE: This episode marks a more comprehensive and hopefully more helpful format for Sinica links. Short descriptions or notes are given where appropriate, and names are rendered in English (where extant) as well as in the Chinese script (simplified/traditional) used in the native region of a given person, publication or work.
1. A Practical Guide to Chinese Cinema 2002-2012 (Kindle edition) by Raymond Zhou (hard copy unavailable outside mainland China)
http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Chinese-2002-2012-English-Edition-ebook/dp/B00EXLPZXE/ref=sr_1_1
2. Roger Ebert (official site)
http://www.rogerebert.com/
3. The magazine 看电影 / Movie Watching (page at Wikipedia, Chinese)
https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh/%E7%9C%8B%E7%94%B5%E5%BD%B1
4. Fifth Generation Filmmakers 第五代导演 article at Art Speak China Wiki
http://www.artspeakchina.org/mediawiki/Fifth_Generation_Filmmakers_%E7%AC%AC%E4%BA%94%E4%BB%A3%E5%AF%BC%E6%BC%94
6. 周黎明评《小时代》:新琼瑶的趣味 ("Raymond Zhou reviews Tiny Times: Penchant of the New Chiung Yao")
Notes: Link goes to re-hosted text of the original Chinese-language review. Chiung Yao / 瓊瑤 is a Taiwan-based writer whose influential (if formulaic) romance novels peaked in popularity during the the 1970s and 80's, and whose style can be considered a sub-genre unto itself.
http://news.mtime.com/2013/06/27/1513919.html
7. Writer and director Guo Jingming / 郭敬明 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guo_Jingming
Raymond's pick for 2013
8. The film 无人区 / No Man's Land directed by Ning Hao / 宁浩 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Man%27s_Land_(2013_western_film)
Raymond's all-time picks
9. The film Farewell My Concubine / 霸王别姬 directed by Chen Kaige / 陈凯歌 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farewell_My_Concubine_(film)
10. The film Raise the Red Lantern / 大红灯笼高高挂 directed by Zhang Yimou / 张艺谋 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raise_the_Red_Lantern
11. Director Ann Hui On-Wah / 許鞍華 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Hui
Mentions (cont'd)
12. Director John Woo / 吳宇森 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_woo
13. Director Tsui Hark / 徐克 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsui_Hark
14. The film Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale / 賽德克•巴萊 directed by Wei Te-Sheng /魏德聖 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seediq_Bale
15. Taiwanese musician, actor and director Jay Chou / 周杰倫 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Chou
16. Taiwanese actress Shu Qi / 舒淇 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shu_Qi
17. The film Summer Palace / 颐和园 directed by Lou Ye / 娄烨 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_Palace_(film)
18. Exiled Czech author Milan Kundera (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milan_Kundera
19. The film Blind Shaft / 盲井 directed by Li Yang / 李杨 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Shaft
20. Actor Wang Baoqiang / 王宝强 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Baoqiang
21. The film Lost in Thailand / 人再囧途之泰囧 directed by Xu Zheng / 徐峥 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_in_Thailand
22. The film Lost on Journey / 人在囧途 directed by Raymond Yip Wai-man / 葉偉民 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_on_Journey
23. The film Planes, Trains and Automobiles directed by John Hughes (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planes,_Trains_and_Automobiles
24. The film The Karate Kid (2010) directed by Harald Zwart (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Karate_Kid_(2010_film)
25. The film Ju Dou / 菊豆 directed by Zhang Yimou / 张艺谋 and Yang Fengliang / 杨丰良(?) (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ju_Dou
Raymond's film recommendations from the last decade
26. The film The Sun Also Rises / 太阳照常升起 directed by Jiang Wen / 姜文 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sun_Also_Rises_(2007_film)
27. The film Let the Bullets Fly / 让子弹飞 directed by Jiang Wen / 姜文 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_the_Bullets_Fly
28. Raymond's exclusive interview with Jiang Wen 姜文:把观众当作恋爱对象 (Jiang Wen: Treat the audience like a lover) for the literary magazine Harvest / 收获 (Chinese)
Part 1: http://i.mtime.com/617855/blog/5775577/
29. The film In the Heat of the Sun / 阳光灿烂的日子 directed by Jiang Wen / 姜文 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Heat_of_the_Sun
30. The film Devils on the Doorstep / 鬼子来了 directed by Jiang Wen / 姜文 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devils_on_the_Doorstep
31. The film A Touch of Sin / 天注定 directed by Jia Zhangke / 贾樟柯 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Touch_of_Sin
33. The film Platform / 站台 directed by Jia Zhangke / 贾樟柯 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platform_(2000_film)
34. The Chinese language term fāngyán / 方言 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fangyan
Notes: No direct English translation--or even a fixed Chinese definition--exists for this term. Attempts at approximating the term in English include "regionalect" and "topolect". It is often incorrectly translated as "dialect".
35. Sinica episode Alison Friedman on China and the Arts
http://popupchinese.com/lessons/sinica/alison-friedman-on-china-and-the-arts
36. China Oriental Song & Dance Ensemble / 东方歌舞团 English intro page
http://www.ccnt.com.cn/music/mcprc/under/dongfang/mcpr102e.htm
37. Director Feng Xiaogang 冯小刚 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feng_Xiaogang
38. Chinese film term hèsuìpiān 贺岁片 (page at Wikipedia, Chinese)
https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh/%E8%B4%BA%E5%B2%81%E7%89%87
Note: A sub-genre of feel-good comedy films set during Lunar New Year.
39. The film Hero / 英雄 directed by Zhang Yimou / 张艺谋 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_(2002_film)
40. The film The Promise / 无极 directed by Chen Kaige / 陈凯歌 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Promise_(2005_film)
41. The film The Banquet / 夜宴 directed by Feng Xiaogang 冯小刚 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Banquet_(2006_film)
Favorite movies (recommendations)
But first! Additional references:
42. Director and actor Stephen Chow / 周星馳 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Chow
43. Chinese film term: moleitau/wulitou (無厘頭), essentially "zany nonsense" (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_lei_tau
44. The film Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons / 西遊·降魔篇 directed by Stephen Chow / 周星馳 and Derek Kwok 郭子健 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_to_the_West:_Conquering_the_Demons
45. The film Keep Cool / 有话好好说 directed by Zhang Yimou / 张艺谋 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keep_Cool_(film)
46. Director Zhang Yimou Admits Violating China's One-Child Policy by Brittany Hite and Kathy Tian for China Real Time
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2013/12/02/director-zhang-yimou-admits-violating-chinas-one-child-policy/
47. The film The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_of_Music
48. The film Red Sorghum / 红高粱 directed by Zhang Yimou / 张艺谋 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sorghum_(film)
Kaiser:
49. The film The Story of Qiu Ju / 秋菊打官司 directed by Zhang Yimou / 张艺谋 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_Qiu_Ju
50. The film A Girl from Hunan / 湘女萧萧 directed by Xie Fei / 谢飞 and U Lan (??) (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Girl_from_Hunan
51. The film Peacock / 孔雀 directed by Gu Changwei / 顾长卫 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peacock_(2005_film)
Raymond:
52. The film Still life / 三峡好人 directed by Jia Zhangke / 贾樟柯 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_Life_(2006_film)
53. The film Back to 1942 / 一九四二 directed by Feng Xiaogang 冯小刚 (page at Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_1942
danbo_h
Wow, that is an incredible list of links! 你辛苦了。
Unfortunately, the link to the standalone mp3 download doesn't seem to be working!
wgj
The link to the MP3 file doesn't link to an MP3 file.
xiaokaka
It says "This title is not currently available for purchase" on the Kindle page on Amazon.com for Raymond's book linked above. Is there any other way to buy the English language version?
bulgeros
I'm inspired to go watch things now! What's the best way to get your hands on such movies, as a poverty stricken American college student?
drummerboy
@ bulgeros. Try Youtube, you can find a lot there.
Not a bad idea, I did watch "黃土地" on there ages ago. It was pretty hard to get through though.
I have found YouTube to be and excellent place to watch Chinese TV dramas. Just about everything is on there. I just finished 《后厨》which was quite good (IMO) and started《心术》the other day, which is about the doctor-patient conflicts taking place in today's society. There is even a podcast about this issue (an advanced one if I remember correctly) I also found the entire 76 episodes of《甄嬛传》on YouTube!
qmmayer
Excellent episode and one I'll need to listen to again to catch all the commentary.
docwphd
great episode. makes me want to catch up on all the great stuff i missed over the years. what is the best site for streaming Chinese movies such as those mentioned please??
tracksterman1967
Trial and error got me this, but it'd be handy to have the link on the page corrected:
http://popupchinese.com/data/1343/sinica-sinica-goes-to-the-movies.mp3
(if you have a download manager)
@tracksterman1967 - thanks, fixed.
crusty_138
安红。我想你想得睡觉..classic comedy
I was really glad to hear Raymond talk about the last line of Feng Xiaogang's '1942,' which I subtitled. Without weighing in on the merits of the movie one way or another, the most challenging thing about translating the film was that, as Raymond says, it's not really about what it purports to be about. It's obvious to any Chinese viewer -- including the wild and crazy guys at SARFT, who changed a bunch of lines at the last minute, necessitating new subtitles and re-timing -- but is not at all obvious to a foreign audience.
rjamesryan
王小帅 deserves mention as an excellent director
davidwilljack
@Brendan So what's it about really then? Disclosure please.
Jia Zhangke is my favourite Chinese Director, great to see him getting credited here. Sigh was good too. Don't know who directed. And what was that movie called which starts with the feckless Director of a Peking Opera troupe getting his money stolen after his bike crashes? It has some funny moments with iron-crotch qigong and cock-fights, if memory serves. Like those movies about everyday life in China. Anyone have some more recommendations?
康默
Regarding everyday life: Check out 24城, a later documentary style movie by Jia Zhangke. It's available for free online :-)
I have to say I find it funny how Kaiser lashes out against the 18 guys called Dieter who are the only ones to enjoy banned movies - and then, did they mention any truly great movie that wasn't banned (Devils on the doorstep) or slightly censored (even Feng Xiaogang's latest movie!)
Suzhou river is my all time favorite so I get easily offended when people criticize Lou Ye!
@Davidwilljack: It is about the man-made famine during the great leap forward... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Leap_Forward
@davidwilljack: Yup, @康默 beat me to it. The most delicious thing about it is that once you know what it's really about, you realize that Chiang Kai-shek is really Mao Zedong.
Regarding the iron-crotch qigong movie: could it be Chen Daming's 鸡犬不宁?
"Touch of Sin" is, I think, kind of a nice reminder of how much promises of official reform and liberalization are worth. SARFT (or GAPPRFT or whatever they're called these days) told Jia Zhangke that the movie would be permitted screenings within China, made sure that he gave plenty of interviews in which he told foreign journalists that the movie wasn't being censored...and then changed their minds.
@Brendan: Thanks for that. I'll have another gander. And yes, it is the Chen Daming movie which I happily managed to find on the site verycd - great! So far have failed to find a DVD or Baidu link for 天注定。 Anyone had any luck with that? Pity that they shafted him; I've just been shafted yet again by a school failing to deliver on their promises for the umpteenth time. TIC. Maybe the putative new emphasis on 'morality' will bear some fruit down the line...flying pigs anyone?
@康默 Thanks for the link. Can't open it here; so a nice segue into yet another question - does anyone have a good FREE VPN they're using in China? Would be great to really expand this list of favourite China Mainland movies.
孔瑞
Interesting discussion of Tiny Times. I saw that movie with a 90后 Chinese friend and it was so overdone that it was almost humorous if it were not so sad to see the uncritical glorification of materialism.
murrayjames
This is from a review of the sequel by 精日传媒:
"As for the film itself, I'll start with the positive: Tiny Times 2.0 tries to tackle deeper, more grown-up issues than its predecessor... But if Tiny Times 1.0 is HIV, then Tiny Times 2.0 is AIDS—more developed but not necessarily better."
mattsheehan88
+1 to Jeremy for the 有话好好说, watched it for that dongbei swagger and loved it. Time to start checking out the others on the list...

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Rafael "Lito" Ibarra Receives the 2020 LACNIC Lifetime Achievement Award
Today, the Internet Registry for Latin America and the Caribbean (LACNIC) presented its 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award to Rafael "Lito" Ibarra for his contribution to Internet development and deployment in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Ibarra, a native of El Salvador and a regional reference in the field of Information Technology, has contributed his outstanding experience to help consolidate national and regional Internet processes.
This decision was announced by LACNIC CEO Oscar Robles during the LACNIC34 LACNOG2020 online event that is being held until Friday, October 9 with more than 1,200 participants from across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Ibarra has been a local Internet pioneer in El Salvador and has also contributed to Internet consolidation and deployment throughout the LACNIC service region.
A promoter of the collaborative Internet model in Latin America and the Caribbean, Ibarra is a renowned figure in multiple sectors of the technical community, the academic community, and the ICT ecosystem of the LACNIC region.
He is considered the "Father of the Internet" in El Salvador, as he led the country's connection to the Internet by processing before Jon Postel (IANA) the request to manage the top-level domain for his country (.SV) and receiving a block of 65 thousand IP addresses to begin building connectivity in December 1995.
Personal commitment. Robles highlighted Ibarra's personal commitment, which transcends his role in the organizations of which he is or has been a part. He added that Lito actively participates in efforts to promote greater participation of women in technology, encourages the involvement of young people (including those from vulnerable contexts) in technology and the Internet ecosystem, and is strongly committed to the dissemination of knowledge about the Internet.
At the international level, Ibarra has been part of the ICANN Board of Directors since 2015, where he represents the region and highlights the needs of the global south. He was also a member of the LACNIC Board of Directors from January 2010 to 2018, founded the CLARA Board of Directors, and was a founder and the first President of LACTLD, where he served on the Board from 2006 to 2012.
Lito Ibarra was named the winner of the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award by a selection committee comprised of Carolina Aguerre, Rodrigo de la Parra, Wardner Maia, Bernadette Lewis, Luis Furlán and Max Larson Henry.
The LACNIC Board created the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 to honor professionals who are part of the Latin American and Caribbean Internet ecosystem and who promote values ??such as collaborative work, innovation and the promotion of a common vision for Internet development across the region. Since its first edition in 2009, the Award has been presented to 19 leaders from 13 different countries in the LAC region.


March 16, 2018 was a tense day on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange when Siemens' initial public offering (IPO) of 15% of its health care subsidiary, Healthineers, was set to trade. It was to be the largest IPO in Germany since 2000 and is Global Finance's Equity Deal of the Year.
The IPO was designed to help Siemens Healthineers fund future acquisitions and investments. It was also a component of Vision 2020+, a plan the company unveiled last summer, to streamline management, refocusing Siemens on industrial digital technology and automation as well as health care.
Debt Deal of the Year is Saudi Arabia's triple-tranche bond issuance. At $11 billion, the April 2018 dollar bond offering ranked as the largest issuance by a sovereign and the largest emerging-markets bond transaction of 2018—until Qatar topped it with a $12 billion issuance two days later. Saudi Arabia started selling dollar bonds after the plunge in oil prices less than two years ago, and has become one of the biggest emerging-markets issuers, raising $21.5 billion in 2017, according to Bloomberg. Locked in a regional dispute with Qatar at the time, the kingdom moved quickly—no roadshow—to get to market ahead of its rival.
M&A Deal of the Year goes to IHH Healthcare's July purchase of a controlling stake in Fortis Healthcare. The dramatic takeover of Fortis, an Indian hospital network, by Malaysia's IHH—after false starts and a high-profile bidding war—was the largest ever M&A transaction in India's health care services sector. Cash-strapped Fortis operates 34 hospitals across India and overseas markets. In fiscal 2018, the hospital provided service to more than 2.5 million patients. "The intention of the Fortis acquisition is to expand the footprint of IHH in India, as it is the key market after Malaysia, Turkey and Singapore for us," Tan See Leng, managing director and CEO of IHH, said at the time of the purchase.
The Commonwealth of Australia's purchase of Snowy Hydro from the provinces of New South Wales and Victoria for $4.5 billion wins Infrastructure Deal of the Year. In buying Snowy Hydro, an electricity generation and retail business, the federal government became sole owner, paving the way for planned expansion of capacity and improved storage. The agreement requires the provinces to spend their proceeds on "productive infrastructure," especially road and rail projects such as the Melbourne Metro.
Financial Advisers: Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs served as joint global coordinators. Joint bookrunners also include BNP Paribas, BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup and UBS Investment Bank. Berenberg, Commerzbank, HSBC, Jefferies, Nordea, RBC and UniCredit have been appointed as Co-Lead Managers.
Financial Advisers: Standard Chartered Bank and Arpwood Capital advised Fortis. Indian law firm Khaitan & Co. and Citi advised IHH.
Financial Advisers: Herbert Smith Freehills and UBS for New South Wales; Lazard and King Wood Mallesons for the Commonwealth; Deutsche Bank and Ashurst for Victoria.
Financial Advisers: Citi, GIB Capital, Goldman Sachs International, HSBC and Morgan Stanley were global coordinators. Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, JPMorgan Chase & Co and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group worked as joint lead managers.


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          expect(editor.serializeValue()).toBe('123456.8');
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    });

    describe("#validate", function() {
      describe("when the input value is numerical", function() {
        it("considers anything valid", function() {
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          column.separated = true;
          inputElement.val.andReturn("123,456.78");
          var validation = editor.validate();
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      });

      describe("when the input value is non-numerical", function() {
        it("considers anything invalid", function() {
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Rose Theatre, Kingston
For other uses, see Rose Theatre.
The Rose Theatre, Kingston is a theatre on Kingston High Street in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The theatre seats 899 around a wide, thrust stage.[1]
The theatre in 2008
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
51°24′31″N 0°18′27″W / 51.4086°N 0.3075°W / 51.4086; -0.3075Coordinates: 51°24′31″N 0°18′27″W / 51.4086°N 0.3075°W / 51.4086; -0.3075
Kingston Theatre Trust
www.rosetheatrekingston.org
It officially opened on 16 January 2008 with Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, with Sir Peter Hall directing.[2] Hall had also directed an "in the raw" production of As You Like It within the shell of the uncompleted building in December 2004.[3][4]
The theatre's layout is based on that of the Rose Theatre in London, an Elizabethan theatre that staged the plays of Christopher Marlowe and early plays by Shakespeare. It features a shallow thrust stage. Unlike the original Rose, it makes the Elizabethan design more comfortable by adding a roof and modern seats, rather like the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The front rows of the stalls have no seats; patrons bring cushions instead.
The Rose was a project supported by Peter Hall and broadcaster David Jacobs CBE, who served as chairman of the Kingston Theatre Trust.
The construction was undertaken with £5m (of the £11m construction cost) support from the local council, involvement from Kingston University, Peter Hall, and the Friends of Kingston Theatre. The shell of the building was provided to the Trust for free by St George plc as one of the concessions for the construction of Charter Quay, a development on the bank of the Thames.
In January 2008, a week after the theatre opened, Hall resigned and it was announced that from April 2008, Stephen Unwin, departing director of English Touring Theatre would take over the role of Artistic Director, while Hall would remain as Director Emeritus.[5]
On 25 November 2010 the Rose won an award for Commitment to the Community at the Kingston Business Awards.[6] The same week, Sir Peter Hall won the Moscow Art Theatre Golden Seagull award for his contribution to World Theatre at the Evening Standard Awards.[7][8]
The Rose is supported by the Royal Borough of Kingston (£500,000 annually) and Kingston University (£380,000 annually). However, it receives no funding from Arts Council England.
Rose Theatre productionsEdit
The Rose has staged an increasing number of home-grown productions. Some highlights include Love's Labour's Lost, directed by Sir Peter Hall; A Christmas Carol; Terence Rattigan's The Winslow Boy with Timothy West; Sir Peter Hall's revival of Alan Ayckbourn's Bedroom Farce with Jane Asher and Nicholas Le Prevost (which later transferred to the West End) in repertoire with Miss Julie; Treasure Island; Judi Dench in Sir Peter Hall's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream; Dumb Show by Joe Penhall; Noël Coward's Hay Fever with Celia Imrie; Three Musketeers; As You Like It; Jane Asher returned for Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest performed in rep with the premiere of Harley Granville-Barker's Farewell to the Theatre; The Snow Queen; Joely Richardson in The Lady from the Sea; Alison Steadman in Michael Frayn's Here; and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
2018Edit
Much Ado About Nothing, starring Mel Giedroyc as Beatrice and John Hopkins as Benedick
Graduation ceremoniesEdit
Kingston University has held its graduation ceremonies at the Rose Theatre since 2010 (students completing their degree in 2009); they were, for many years, previously held at the Royal Albert Hall and in 2009 at the Royal Festival Hall.
^ Pearman, Hugh (30 December 2007). "The Rose in full bloom". The Sunday Times. Times Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
^ Thaxter, John (4 February 2008). "Uncle Vanya (review)". The Stage. The Stage Newspaper Ltd. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
^ Thaxter, John (6 December 2004). "As You Like It (review)". The Stage. The Stage Newspaper Ltd. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
^ Billington, Michael (6 December 2004). "Rosy Future". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
^ Smith, Alistair (21 January 2008). "Unwin to replace Hall at Rose of Kingston". The Stage. The Stage Newspaper Ltd. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
^ List of 2010 winners at Kingston Business Awards website
^ Spencer, Charles (29 November 2010). "Evening Standard Theatre Awards: a year to be proud of". Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
^ Photograph of Sir Peter Hall with his award from the Evening Standard website
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rose_Theatre,_Kingston&oldid=839052287"


This BioBulletin reports on how the citizens of one Wisconsin town rebuilt their community after a catastrophic flood. The article begins with the choice facing Soldiers Grove: rebuild their destroyed community behind new protective levees or relocate the town to higher ground.
This interactive feature story is part of Science Bulletins, an innovative online and exhibition program that offers the public a window into the excitement of scientific discovery. Published in May 2005, this AstroBulletin introduces a team of astronomers on the watch for near-Earth asteroids and comets.


 'Ananto ākāso' — ākāsānañcāyatanaɱ. 'Endless space' is the thought he concentrates on; the sphere itself is not named 'Endless', but simply 'space-sphere'.
 Ākiñcaññāyatanaɱ. Mostly translated 'The Sphere of Nothingness'. It is not a sphere where nothing is there, it is a sphere where there is no 'having' or 'ownership' of anything because the vision is clear at this point that what is there is just illusion. Not real.


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OM workers get green light for new HIV program
By davidvranishAugust 8, 2013
Zambia (MNN) — Lake Tanganyika is the longest and second-deepest freshwater lake in the world, and it's surrounded by four countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia.
On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, there's not a lot keeping kids in school. In Zambia, there are few opportunities for employment if and when a child finishes school; commercial fishing, cross-border trading, and subsistence farming are primary drivers of the economy.
According to Operation Mobilization, young boys are lured away from their education by commercial fishing, and girls are drawn into the sex trade.
Girls as young as 12 years old become prostitutes in the port town of Mpulugu. The town's high volume of traffic and low cost of living makes it attractive to sex workers, says a UN report.
In a profile of Zambia on the U.S. State Department's 2013 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, "Zambian boys and girls are recruited into prostitution by women formerly engaged in prostitution….Women and children from Malawi and Mozambique are forced into labor or prostitution after arriving in Zambia."
As a result of the high prevalence of prostitution, HIV infections are common. According to last year's human rights report from the U.S. State Department, Zambia has approximately 1.1 million HIV/AIDS orphans under the age of 18.
OM Zambia is fighting the pervasiveness of this disease in Lake Tanganyika communities with a new program. OM workers are teaching people about God's love and His plan for their lives through HIV testing and education.
Praise God for the favor these workers have already received: permissions they need to do medical work in this region have just been granted. Pray that many in Zambia will turn to Christ through this program.
OM Zambia sent its first team to work in the villages surrounding Lake Tanganyika in 2005. Called the "Good News II," this team established a base in Mpulugu.
Read more about OM's work in Zambia and Lake Tanganyika.
child traffickingHIV testing and educationHIV/AIDS orphanshuman traffickinglake tanganyikaOM zambiaomiprostitutionsex trade
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India Partners says Andhra Pradesh overlooked as attention centers on Uttarakhand
Newly sprouted church deepening roots
Update on English camp mission in China
Multiple conflicts + multiple needs = Democratic Republic of Congo.


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Home > visual novel > Miku bless Aksys for continuing to publish visual novels on the PlayStation Vita
Miku bless Aksys for continuing to publish visual novels on the PlayStation Vita
Well, someone has to support the PlayStation Vita, which somehow continues to kick on as the premiere destination for visual novels. And Aksys is without a doubt the biggest supporter of visual novels. Miku bless Aksys.
There are three mystery-focused VNs coming from Aksys to the PlayStation Vita over the next couple of months. I've copied the press details below that describes what you can expect from, Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly (releases in April), 7'scarlet (May) and Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk (June). Suffice to say they all sound really good to me:
In Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly, a girl wakes up in a mysterious mansion with no memory of who she is or how she got there, while in 7'scarlet, Ichiko visits a strange village to look for clues about her missing brother. The heroine of Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk must find a treasure to bring peace to her town and unlock the mystery of her own past. A popular genre for young adults in Japan, otome (interactive fiction) games feature deep character development and engaging plots in which the player's choices influence the storyline. Rich anime-style artwork and cinematics draw the reader further into the story as they create their own adventure each time they play the game.
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Ereptonema arcticum är en rundmaskart som beskrevs av Loof 1971. Ereptonema arcticum ingår i släktet Ereptonema och familjen Plectidae. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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Find products sorted by product category here. This sorting is optimal by manufacturer-independent research for a product type with a special property or to gain a market overview of a dedicated segment.
A standardized overview of all products sorted by manufacturer can be found under the menu item Manufacturer.


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El anuncio de empleo "Senior Java Developer / Scrum Master" ya no está publicado en el Área de Gestión del Servicio Andaluz de Empleo.
Senior Java Developer / Scrum Master
Nombre del anuncio Senior Java Developer / Scrum Master
Descripción del anuncio IGTech in Spain will be taking over the support of the Enterprise programme. The Enterprise programme covers the delivery of the Innovation Group's Insurer software within its BPS businesses in France, Spain, Belgium and Australia where it underpins the Outsourcing part of the business. With the support transitioning to Cordoba a new team will need to be taken on, and a key role within the new team is that of an experienced Java developer who has to have exposure to and experience of working with the Insurer product. As the senior developer within the team the role also requires that the successful applicant is fluent in English (the business language used within the Innovation Group) and that they can fulfil the role of scrum master, liaising directly with the teams in the UK. As an active member of the Enterprise BPS project team where the Snr Java Developer is responsible for providing high quality application development and support for the Enterprise application that has been deployed to the BPS in France, Spain, Belgium and Australia. The role will be to support existing implementations of the solution and to assist with the continuous development of the Enterprise roadmap.
Más información del anuncio Job Description - Snr Java Developer - Cordoba.pdf
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Do you remember this apartment?
With this brand new floor plan.
Inspired by all these spaces?
Well, this is the moodboard I came up with. The idea really is to have a simplistic approach to Parisian apartments. Infused with charm and character but with more clean modern lines. The client loves black and white and she wanted it predominantly that way. So I just added some golds, natural woods, little pink, and blues. Subtle, but just to give more depth and life to the space. Black and white is totally fine, but a little color and texture goes a long long way.
To make more sense out of the mood boards, refer to the floor plan above.
First things first, she wanted to display her bags and shoes, so a display storage is right in one corner. Number two request is a really high bed with equally high black headboard. If you check out the floor plan, you see that behind the bed is the walk-in closet, but I don't want any visible doors. Instead, we opted for sliding door with mirrors in it. The left side opens up to the closet, while the right one is fixed to give more storage space behind it. In lieu of traditional lamps, I went with a corner chandelier for that parisian feel.
Right outside the bedroom is the living/dining room. The bedroom will only be separated with sliding glass doors for a more open feel. (Curtains will be installed for privacy if needed) To the left is the dining space, wood table with black chairs and cute hat pendant lights. She really love that light so it's a must to be in this space! :) Gallery walls with white, wood, and gold frames to the side of the dining area. Deep black sofa complimented with these so luscious looking tufted lounge chairs. Since it's quite a limited space, we opted for a clear center table. Natural fiber rug for added texture.
On the other side of the living/dining, is the kitchen and office, separated by a small storage room. She also love damask print so we wrap around a wallpaper around that wall, one kitchen wall, and one office wall. It would look like some sort of box with a pretty pattern. The kitchen backsplash will be a blue glass board, with a little bar area in there. At the back of the office is a built-in bookshelves with storage underneath. Simple glass table and blue office chair to complete the look.
By the way, this is going to be one crazy week for me, finishing up 4 projects and I don't even know where to start. Literally, 2 of those haven't started yet!!! One of those super rush request that I couldn't say no to. :) It might be one of the most stressful, busiest week in this short decorating career (hobby) of mine. But hopefully, this will also be one of the most fulfilling week ever. FINGERS. CROSSED.
Dining room is looking fabulous and these furniture pieces inspired me a lot because these are not so heavy and we can move them easily anywhere in house.
Paris is famous for many things Million of tourists come Paris every year but have you ever imagined that what it feels like living as a local citizen? I would say live in a apartment rather than hotels to get this feeling. To go out for shopping, cooking at home and after that wine with family..that's the Paris life. Many beautiful apartments are available in Paris but best place to look for is Paris apartment vacation rental.


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James Cameron Confirms Production of 'Avatar 4' and '5' Due to Profitability of 'Avatar 2'
Avatar: The Way of Water is proving to be hugely successful, dominating the global box office. At the beginning of the year, the critically acclaimed sequel passed the top 15 highest-grossing film mark with $1.37 billion USD.
In a recent episode of HBO Max's Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?, the director highlighted that the expensively-budgeted sequel has crossed $1.5 billion USD at the global box office, officially surpassing Top Gun: Maverick as the highest-grossing film released in 2022. It appears that the studio's bet on James Cameron is looking to be an ultra-profitable one, as the director states that the film is on track to "easily" pass the break-even point at the box office. With that in mind, the success is setting the gears in motion for the production of the additional sequels.
In the conversation, Cameron reveals, "It looks like just with the momentum that the film has now that will easily pass our break even in the next few days, so it looks like I can't wiggle out of this, I'm gonna have to do these other sequels." The director is speaking to Avatar 4 and 5, since Avatar 3 is already slated to release in 2024. He adds,
"I know what I'm going to be doing the next six or seven years. The point is we're going to be okay. I'm sure that we'll have a discussion soon with with the top folks at Disney about the game plan going forward for Avatar 3, which is already in the can – we've already captured and photographed the whole film so we're in extended post-production to do all that CG magic. And then Avatar 4 and 5 are both written. We even have some of 4 in the can. We've begun a franchise at this point. We've begun a saga that can now play out over multiple films."
Cameron also clarified that rumors of the second film needing to earn at least $2 billion USD was a mere rumor, "To clarify, I never actually gave it a number. I said it would has to be among the highest-grossing films in history and somebody else applied that number and it got picked up. The number is actually less." In another recent interview with French newspaper 20 Minutes, the IndieWire reported that Cameron will be introducing a new Na'vi clan centered around fire in Avatar 3. "The fire will be represented by the 'Ash People.' I want to show the Na'vi from another angle because, so far, I have only shown their good sides. In the early films, there are very negative human examples and very positive Na'vi examples. In Avatar 3, we will do the opposite. We will also explore new worlds, while continuing the story of the main characters. I can say that the last parts will be the best. The others were an introduction, a way to set the table before serving the meal."
Barring any delays, Avatar 3 is set to release on December 20, 2024.
In other entertainment news, Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star in the new Netflix limited series titled, Eric.
Steven Spielberg Says 'The Dark Knight' Was Robbed When It Came to Awards
"Blockbusters solidly presented on the top 10 list is something we should all be celebrating," the Fabelmans director said.
How Long Do We Have to Wait to Stream 'Avatar: The Way of Water' At Home?
You can't visit Pandora from your couch just yet.
Why 'Top Gun: Maverick' Fans Are Absolutely Fuming After Tom Cruise's 2023 Oscars Snub
After 'Top Gun: Maverick' received 6 nominations at the upcoming 2023 Oscars, fans took to Instagram to react to star Tom Cruise's Best Actor snub.
Steven Spielberg thinks 2008's 'The Dark Knight' deserved a best picture nomination
"The Fabelmans" director and Oscar-winner told Deadline that the expansion from five to 10 nominees for best picture is a good thing.
A 'Girls Trip' Sequel Is Finally Happening
Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, and Tiffany Haddish are all returning.
The Godfather Is Back on Streaming
The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, and The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone are all available to stream on Paramount+ now.


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December 8th 2015 update: this post is now deprecated as of Hue 3.9: https://gethue.com/automatic-high-availability-and-load-balancing-of-hue-in-cloudera-manager-with-monitoring/

By default, Hue installs on a single machine, which means Hue is both constrained to that machine's CPU and memory, which can limit the total number of active users before Hue becomes unstable. Furthermore, even a lightly loaded machine could crash, which would bring Hue out of service. This tutorial demonstrates hue-lb-example, an example load balancer that can automatically configure [NGINX][1] and [HAProxy][2] for a Cloudera Manager-managed Hue.

Before we demonstrate its use, we need to install a couple things first.

## Configuring Hue in Cloudera Manager

Hue should be set up on at least two of the nodes in Cloudera Manager and be configured to use a database like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle configured in a high availability manner. Furthermore, the database must be configured to be accessible from all the Hue instances. You can find detailed instructions on setting up or migrating the database from SQLite [here][3].

Once the database has been set up, the following instructions describe setting up a fresh install. If you have an existing Hue, jump to step 5.

  1. From Cloudera Manager
  2. Go to "Add a Service -> Hue", and follow the directions to create the first Hue instance.

    [

][4]
  3. Once complete, stop the Hue instance so we can change the underlying database.
  4. Go to "Hue -> Configuration -> Database" and enter in the database connection information, and save.[][5]
  5. Go to "Hue -> Instances -> Add a Role Instance"[][6]
  6. Select "Hue" and select which services you would like to expose on Hue. If you are using Kerberos, make sure to also add a "Kerberos Ticket Renewer" on the same machine as this new Hue role.[][7]
  7. On "Customize Role Assignments", add at least one other "Hue Server" instance another machine.
  8. Start the new Hue Server.[][8]

## Installing the Dependencies

On a Redhat/Fedora-based system:

% sudo yum install git nginx haproxy python python-pip

% pip install virtualenv

On a Debian/Ubuntu-based system:

% sudo apt-get install git nginx haproxy python python-pip

% pip install virtualenv

## Running the load balancers

First we want to start the load balancer:

% cd $HUE_HOME_DIR/tools/load-balancer

Next we install the load balancer specific dependencies in a python virtual environment to keep those dependencies from affecting other projects on the system.

% virtualenv build

% source build/bin/activate

% pip install -r requirements.txt

Finally, modify `etc/hue-lb.toml` to point at your instance of Cloudera Manager (as in "cloudera-manager.example.com" without the port or "http://"), and provide a username and password for an account that has read access to the Hue state.

Now we are ready to start the load balancers. Run:

% ./bin/supervisord

% ./bin/supervisorctl status

haproxy RUNNING pid 36920, uptime 0:00:01

monitor-hue-lb RUNNING pid 36919, uptime 0:00:01

nginx RUNNING pid 36921, uptime 0:00:01

You should be able to access Hue from either `http://HUE-LB-HOSTNAME:8000` for NGINX, or `http://HUE-LB-HOSTNAME:8001` for HAProxy. To demonstrate the that it's load balancing:

  1. Go into Cloudera Manager, then "Hue", then "Instances".
  2. Stop the first Hue instance.
  3. Access the URL and verify it works.
  4. Start the first instance, and stop the second instance.
  5. Access the URL and verify it works

[][9]

##

Finally, if you want to shut down the load balancers, run:

% ./bin/supervisorctl shutdown

## Automatic Updates from Cloudera Manager

The hue load balancer uses [Supervisor][10], a service that monitors and controls other services. It can be configured to automatically restart services if they crashed, or trigger scripts if certain events occur. The load balancer starts and monitors the NGINX or HAProxy through another process named `monitor-hue-lb`. It accomplishes this through the use of Cloudera Manager API to access the status of Hue in Cloudera Manager, and automatically add and remove Hue from the load balancers. If it detects that a new Hue instances has been added or removed, it updates the configuration of all the active load balancers and triggers them to reload without dropping any connections.

## Sticky Sessions

Both NGINX and HAProxy are configured to route users to the same backend, otherwise known as sticky sessions. This is both done for performance issues as it's more likely the Hue backend will have the user's data cached in the same Hue instance, but also because Impala currently does not yet support native high availability ([IMPALA-1653][11]). This means that the underlying Impala session opened by one Hue instance cannot be accessed by another Hue instance. By using sticky sessions, users will be always routed to the same Hue instance, so they will be able to still access their Impala sessions. That is, of course, assuming that Hue instance is still active. If not, the user will be routed to one of the other active Hue sessions.

Next steps (for C6) will be to make all the above done with one click in Cloudera Manager by shipping a parcel with all the dependencies (or downloading them automatically) and adding a new 'HA' role in the Hue service.

Have any questions? Feel free to contact us on [hue-user][12] or [@gethue][13]!

 [1]: http://nginx.org "NGINX"
 [2]: http://haproxy.org "HAProxy"
 [3]: http://www.cloudera.com/content/cloudera/en/documentation/core/latest/topics/cdh_ig_hue_database.html "here"
 [4]: https://cdn.gethue.com/uploads/2015/01/hue-lb-0.png
 [5]: https://cdn.gethue.com/uploads/2015/01/hust-lb-db.png
 [6]: https://cdn.gethue.com/uploads/2015/01/hue-lb-1.png
 [7]: https://cdn.gethue.com/uploads/2015/01/hue-lb-2.png
 [8]: https://cdn.gethue.com/uploads/2015/01/hue-lb-3.png
 [9]: https://cdn.gethue.com/uploads/2015/01/hue-lb-4.png
 [10]: http://supervisord.org/ "Supervisor"
 [11]: https://issues.cloudera.org/browse/IMPALA-1653
 [12]: http://groups.google.com/a/cloudera.org/group/hue-user
 [13]: https://twitter.com/gethue


avant garde design: have a relaxing weekend!
i went to see john hiatt and michael logen here, at the shalin liu performance center. the performance center (backside view from the beach at cape ann above) is now the most special of places that i have ever enjoyed live music. as if being in an old sea captain's home, the center only seats about 300 people total so every seat is like being in a living room with a live performer. stunning. the entire backdrop behind the performer, the WHOLE WALL is glass with views of rockport harbor and fishing boats and seagulls and geese. again...stunning. and during the intermission michael logen hung out in the lobby areas talking to anyone who wanted to say hello. so we said hello. and he signed a cd for my son ethan. very cool. at the end of the concert, john hiatt was visibly moved by this event. he said so. his body language suggested he didn't want to leave the stage. that if we kept clapping he would have played into the night.
we then drove north, to camden maine. i like staying at this one particular resort. it's a little dated (though they are about to undertake a multi-million dollar renovation) but what you are there for is the panoramic views of penobscot bay. not. even. funny. beautiful. the week began with sunrises and sunsets, with lobster boats heading out to check their traps, before the predicted nor'easter was to arrive.
from the harbor area, looking up at mt. battie, i thought yuuuuuuup, going to go and climb that thing! ah, i got three quarters of the way up no problemo. then i made the mistake of turning around, and looking, and like, on SHEER ROCK. it felt like i was dangling on the side of the largest mountain in the world. with zero gear. i tried pretending that i didn't have a fear of heights. i now realize that i have A FEAR OF HEIGHTS! so i backed down the mountain, at the rate of like one foot per every 10 minutes. IT WAS CRAZY. finally i got back to my car, which was tucked in the woods and drove to the top. oh and disclaimer, when i first visited the park (yes they have a normal park area where you can begin your adventure of enjoying this mountain but i was like noooooooooo, i can't be like everyone else, i need to begin somewhere raw and it needs to be hard, like it was for the american indians back in the day, blah blah blah), i spoke to a park ranger who suggested i just keep driving, up mt. battie, to enjoy the view. should have listened. finally did. i drove to the top, like everyone else. and not like an american indian, but the view was the reward. it was like being in some sort of heaven peering down.
later in the week the storm came, as it was predicted to. the lobster boats stayed in, the bay was raging with wind and sideways rain. we slept with the glass slider to our little deck facing the ocean, open, every night. i woke up alot, heard the wind which should have scared me but it didn't, it calmed me actually. i immediately went right back to sleep. every time. breathing in salt air and the storm.
normally we walk to this lighthouse, but obviously this time you wouldn't. we'd have been swept out to sea. but it was beautiful to watch the force of the storm, the power of it. you develop a particular reverence for the ocean living on the east coast.
i'm not sure what i believe as far as if we were all living some other life before this one kind of stuff. but if i did, it was here. every time i am in maine i am the most comfortable i can be. the most relaxed and in a place that i'm supposed to be. there is just something about it for me. it's where i go to be. do you have a place or places like that? i'd love to hear. enjoy your weekend friends!
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Shōdoshima (小豆島町, Shōdoshima-chō) és una vila i municipi de la prefectura de Kagawa, a la mar interior de Seto, Japó i pertanyent al districte de Shōzu. Es tracta d'un municipi insular localitzat a l'illa de Shōdo.

Geografia
El municipi de Shōdoshima està situat a la meitat sud de l'illa de Shōdo, a la mar interior de Seto i pertanyent a la prefectura de Kagawa. El terme municipal de Shôdoshima només limita amb un municipi: Tonoshō, al nord de l'illa.

Història
La vila de Shôdoshima es va crear el 21 de març de 2006 fruit de la fussio de les dues antigues viles d'Ikeda i d'Uchinomi.

Demografia

Transport

Ferrocarril
 Telefèric Kankakei

Mar
 Port de Sakate (Kobe) - Port de Kusakabe (Takamatsu) - Port de Fukuda (Himeji) - Port d'Ikeda (Takamatsu)

Carretera
 Nacional 436

Agermanaments
   Minami-Shimabara, prefectura de Nagasaki, Japó. (1 de març de 1983)
   Ibaraki, prefectura d'Osaka, Japó. (2 d'octubre de 1988)
  Milos, Unitat perifèrica de Milos, Egeu Meridional, Grècia. (8 d'octubre de 1989)

Referències

Viles de la prefectura de Kagawa


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Q: how to add variable to url in javascript and get using @PathVariable this is javascript code i want add integer to url
function editAdmin(id) {
    document.AdminSuccess.action="editAdmin?id="+id;
    document.AdminSuccess.submit();
}

And this is my java method
@RequestMapping("/editAdmin/{id}")
public String editAdmin(@PathVariable("id") int id,Model model) {}

A: Your JavaScript adds id as a query parameter, while your Java code expects the parameter in the request path.
To fix it, change your JavaScript to

document.AdminSuccess.action="editAdmin/"+id;

A: Pay attention to the quotes those are back tick symbols used in place of quotes and they permit you to add a variable without the + symbol, you just have to put them in curly braces and precede with a $ symbol

document.AdminSuccess.action=`editAdmin/${id}`;

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You should put this into the trash to treasure contest! I would totally vote for it.
Wow! Awesome job on the guitar. I started on one, but I never finished.
That is amazing! I might have to try it sometime when I get a chance!
Pretty awesome! I'm just getting ready to do a whitetail that I shot. It scored 140.One way to get the brain out is to stick an air hose in the hole and it will blow it out!
This is the felt I'm going to glue on.
Drilling a screw into the skull is what happens to every mount.
I just started working on my own, and I used spray-foam around the antlers.


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NaBloPoMo, Pandemic, Restaurants
The Service Industry Is Suffering
This past September, we were in Newport, Rhode Island for a wedding. The day of the wedding dawned sunny and bright, 70 degrees and no humidity. The perfect day to dine al fresco by the water if there ever was one.
Our group of six made out way up and down the wharfs until we came to a restaurant with a stellar outdoor patio, right alongside the water. AND, it was empty! This was like kismet because finding a spot to eat for 6 people was proving to be difficult.
We walked up to the host station. "Six please, for outside," I said.
"I'm sorry," the host said, "We don't have any availability."
Me: "But your entire patio is empty. Can't we sit at one of those empty tables? Are they all reserved?"
"Reserved? No," she said. "I just don't have any waitstaff to work this area."
And so it went, as we stopped at a few restaurants. They had open tables, but no one to work them.
Fast forward a month and a half to tonight. Mr. KK and I decide we're going to do take out. The fact that we made this decision – and picked a place – in a relatively timely fashion was a miracle in itself. When it came time to order, Mr. KK took one for the team. I took the dogs out.
When I came back in, Mr. KK was still on the phone, holding muzak blaring from his phone. "I'm on hold," he told me.
This went on for several minutes.
"Let me call, too," I said, dialing from my cell phone. It rang and rang. No one even answered.
"It's been 10 minutes," Mr. KK told me, "and I'm still on hold."
I called three separate times, and each time my call went unanswered. "They must be short staffed," I said, hanging up. For the record, this was a Wednesday night. Not a busy Friday or Saturday.,
Just a day earlier, we read about a restaurant in a neighboring town that was closing because they couldn't find a chef to hire. Imagine that, they couldn't find someone to cook at the restaurant.
Last year was horrible for restaurants and staff; Mr. KK did what we could ordering from our local favorites when they had family meals and take out available. And here we are – a year later – and restaurants can't staff their establishments.
This is so sad to me. And maybe it's only happening in places that aren't big cities where there are thousands of people who need/want a job. But in our small town, restaurants are on the verge of closing their doors (if they haven't done so already).
Maybe it's The Great Resignation. Maybe people don't want to work in the restaurant biz anymore. But it seems that people don't want to work anywhere anymore. I'm not going to lie, while I love my job, if I could retire tomorrow in a way that I was financially stable, I would do it in a heartbeat. Not because I don't like to work, but because I could think of a million things I could be doing every day that aren't work.
So what is going to happen to restaurants? I'm sure the popular and city ones will be fine. They will bounce back and have full reservations. But what about the other ones? The local bars, Nonna's Italian place down the street, and the local pizza joint? What happens to them?
Even in cities like Boston, so many familiar, old-standby bars and restaurants have closed. College and 20-something favorites have shuttered their doors, leaving behind vacant buildings and memories.
So what's going to happen? Restaurants just start closing down because they don't have anyone to work? There are so many people out there looking for jobs, why can't restaurants staff their establishments?
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Boston, getting old, NaBloPoMo, Restaurants
I'm too old to stand in line at a bar.
November 4, 2019 littleshoeprincess
Once a year, my friend J and I arrange a girls' weekend in Boston where we spend the weekend eating, drinking, catching up and shopping.
The weather Gods were in our favor this year, as we had gorgeous fall weather, low 50's and sunny – perfect poncho weather.
Lunch was at Coppa Boston, where we sipped wine and enjoyed a gorgeous charcuterie platter of fennel salami, duck prosciutto and spicy soppressata, paired with nutty pecorino, creamy robiola and and sola cheeses; and meatballs and a celery caesar salad that was so crunchy and fresh, I have to try and recreate this dish at home.
When J and I lived in Boston (15 years ago!) we both lived in South Boston (Southie, to those in the know). J lived on the nicely gentrified East Side, right on K Street near the famous L Street Tavern where Matt Damon and the Good Will Hunting gang used to hang out. I lived on the gritty west side off of West 5th Street, next to the park where Matt, Ben and others fought those kids on the basketball court.
Even though we lived on different sides of town, we both left before Southie became the trendy, up-and-coming area teeming with hipsters and millennials that it is today. So in an effort to relive our time living in the greatest city of all time, we decided to go to dinner in our old neighborhood.
"Wait until you see how Southie had changed," I told her. "You won't even recognize it."
As our Uber driver, Wellington – whom we fondly referred to as Beef Wellington – took a left onto Albany Street, we both pressed our noses to the glass. What used to be dilapidated buildings and abandoned doorways, was now trendy gastro pubs, fromageries, and wine shops.
Whitey Bulger's old haunt Triple O's Lounge was now a rustic Italian cafe. Hole in the wall pizza joints were now chic taverns. And the old Mexican haunt with tabletops sticky from spilled margaritas was now a loud and hip sushi restaurant – and our destination for dinner.
Maybe it was eating at a restaurant where we the scene matched the food, or the hoards of youth on the sidewalks, but after dinner these two now-suburban moms were not ready to call it a night.
"Let's go back to Broadway and go for a drink!" we thought who we were. And then we saw the lines at the bars. And then we realized who were weren't.
We weren't waiting in a line at a bar. Because we are OLD.
Both bars had lines so long, that it was doubtful that the kids – and they did look like kids – would ever see the inside of the place before dawn. And, not to go all MOM on the young ladies, but it was under 40 degrees, and the girls wore halter tops and mini skirts and no coats!
Don't get me wrong, I still wait in lines. I'm just selective about the types of lines I'll wait in.
I'll wait in line to get into my favorite pizza place.
I'll wait in line to get the latest beer released at a brewery.
But I won't wait in line to get into a bar and pay inflated prices for cocktails and scream to be heard.
When we saw those lines, we looked at each other and a look passed between us, and in that brief moment we silently said to each other, "We have pajamas waiting for us in a hotel, with no spouses or kids and an entire bed to ourselves where we can lie down and watch HGTV uninterrupted until we fall asleep. So let's leave these kids standing in line and high tail it back to our room."
So we abandoned the line, hopped in an Uber and were in our jammies faster than you could say "millennial".
To the young ones out there, waiting in lines at bars, enjoy it while you can.
And, for the love of God, WEAR A COAT!


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Q: How to quantize a classical field? What are the basic assumptions? I have learnt canonical quantization but I'm very confused about it. Because it seems that different textbooks do it in a different way although they all end up into the same result. I want to know a general (or at least relatively general) way to quantize a classical field with a given Lagrangian density. I think it is equivalent to know the basic assumptions when we do the canonical quantization. As far as I know, for Bose particles, the first assumption is we replace the field and its canonically conjugate field by operators. And assume that they satisfied the equal time commutation relations. Then we assume the dynamics of the field operator satisfies the Heisenberg's equation of motion: $$i*\dot{\psi}=[\psi,H].$$
Now, I have my first question: Can we derive the dynamics of the conjugate field \pi using the commutation relations and the definition of \pi? Or is it another assumption that cannot be derived.
Also, from this equation and the commutation relations we can get the equation of motion of the field (EOM). But this result can be different from the classical EOM from the variation of the action. Is it correct? If it is, does it mean the classical EOM is not valid after we do the quantization. Then is the definition that $$\pi=\frac{\partial L}{\partial \dot{\psi}}$$ still valid? If it is not true, they must be the same. How to prove it?
Finally, I think these are all the assumptions we need for Bose particles. Then we want to find the particle state solutions of the EOM and then use these solutions as a basis to expand the field operator and define the coefficients as the creation and annihilation operators.
My second question is: how do we get the expansion of the conjugate field \pi? Which one is correct?

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*Use the classical definition of \pi to derive the relation between \pi and \psi using the Lagrangian, and then derive the commutation relations of the creation and annihilation operators with the commutation relations of \psi and \pi. Here we assume the classical definition of \pi is still valid.

*Treat the commutation relations of the creation and annihilation operators as assumptions, then use these relations and the commutation relations of \pi and \psi to derive the expression of the expansion of \pi. Here we didn't use the classical definition of \pi at all! Will this be in accordance with the first way and why?
If all the two ways above are wrong. Is there a standard method to do it?


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Q: Make cmd / powershell / windows use a separate tesseract installation instead of the one from chocolatey Some years ago I installed tesseract with chocolatey and forgot about it.
Now I have the problem that when I type a tesseract command in cmd it uses this tesseract instead of an new one I install separateley.
The problem with the one that was installed with chocolatey is that it's outdated and I cant update or uninstall it.
choco uninstall tesseract

leads to:
Chocolatey detected you are not running from an elevated command shell
and then it asks if I want to continue and when I proceed then:
tesseract is not installed. Cannot uninstall a non-existent package.

but I know that it's at least linked somehow with the tesseract cmd commands even if it's not installed.
How can I make windows / cmd / powershell use the separate tesseract installation instead of the one of chocolatey?
This is what I want to know anyway and I would also like to know how to uninstall tesseract from chocolatey but this isn't necessary to get an answer accepted

A: Ok I know what the problem was.
I listed all the packages that were installed with chocolatey.
tesseract was not listed, but image2text (or something like that, I don't remember what exactly) and then I remembered that this was what I was using for ocr. I uninstalled it and tesseract also disappeared from cmd. So it looks like image2text also installed tesseract and infested all tesseract commands


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Why the Fight to Control Congress Is Crippling Our Democracy
By Ryan Lizza
The gridlock in Congress is unlikely to ease up under the next President.Photograph by Bill Clark / CQ Roll Call / Getty
If you thought 2016 was a dismal political year, just wait until next year. The polls have tightened since last week, with the news of more e-mail troubles for Hillary Clinton, but the likeliest outcome remains a Clinton victory over Donald Trump, a reduced Republican majority in the House of Representatives, and—the most uncertain element—a narrow Democratic majority in the Senate, perhaps a fifty-fifty split with Tim Kaine, as Vice-President, able to cast tie-breaking votes. And, if the recent statements from Republican senators about blocking any Clinton nominee are borne out, the Supreme Court will remain split, with four liberals and four conservatives, for some time.
In other words, power in Washington will likely be very closely divided, with neither party able to claim true dominance. This could be a recipe for one of the most unproductive two- or four-year periods in political history.
Coöperation between the parties has already nearly evaporated in Washington in recent years. Journalists and scholars cite many factors to explain why this is so: gerrymandered districts, historic levels of ideological polarization, the right-wing media's influence on Republicans, President Obama's allegedly poor negotiating skills.
But there is one simple factor that has received much less attention: partisan control of the House and Senate is up for grabs more often than in previous eras. When the party that does not control the White House has a realistic chance of winning a congressional majority in one or both chambers, the incentives for House members and senators to coöperate with the President of the opposing party plummet. When that happens, all of the familiar elements of the permanent campaign—fund-raising, releasing attack ads, using Congress to highlight ideological differences—become more important, while serious efforts at legislating diminish.
Consider how Republican senators will view the political playing field next year if they are narrowly in the minority and Clinton is President. In the 2018 midterm elections, Democrats will be defending twenty-five Senate seats, while Republicans will be defending just eight. The choice between coöperating with Clinton or opposing her on almost every front, as the G.O.P. did with Obama, will be shaped entirely by the fact that Republicans, even if they lose the Senate this year, will have a high chance of winning it back two years from now. In the view of most Republican senators, allowing Clinton to get anything through Congress—or anything done at all—would be the equivalent of handing her victories, strengthening her politically, and reducing their own chances of winning back the Senate.
But what about the embarrassing loss that Republicans might face in 2016? Won't their lesson be that they need to reach out to Clinton-leaning groups, such as millennials, college-educated voters, and nonwhites? In the short term, the answer may be no.
For one thing, turnout is lower for midterms. The electorate that went to the polls for the 2010 midterms, when Republicans won back the House and expanded their ranks in the Senate, and in 2014, when Republicans took back the Senate and expanded their ranks in the House, looked nothing like the Presidential-year electorates of 2008 and 2012, when Obama won. While congressional Republicans may theoretically be in favor of improving their party's standing in Presidential-election years, most Republicans, especially in the House, will face a much whiter and older midterm electorate in 2018. For most congressional Republicans, figuring out how the Party can appeal to demographic groups that may help it win back the White House will be somebody else's job.
But isn't this sort of hyper-partisan combat the way it has always been? Not really. As Frances Lee, a political scientist at the University of Maryland, points out in a new book, "Insecure Majorities: Congress and the Perpetual Campaign," when Democrats dominated Congress, from 1933 to 1981—they had an average of sixty per cent of the seats in that period—coöperation from the minority party was high because Republicans had no hope of taking power. But since 1981 the party controlling the Senate has flipped seven times, and the party controlling the House has flipped three times. If Clinton wins, the two parties, assuming she finishes her term, will each have controlled the White House for twenty years.
There are, again, many reasons for why the two parties are more competitive, the most important being the South's transformation into a Republican stronghold. But Lee argues that the fact that they are so evenly matched is the single biggest explanation driving the kind of partisan conflict that leads to an over-all strategy of non-coöperation and gridlock in Washington.
"It is hard to see how this fall's elections will settle anything in the ongoing power struggle between two evenly matched parties," Lee told me. "If Clinton wins, congressional Republicans will be looking toward 2018 and a midterm backlash against the President's party that will strengthen their position on Capitol Hill. They will also be looking to do what they can to make Clinton a one-term President. By withholding coöperation, they will be able to forcefully criticize her initiatives and define a set of issues that will help their party make a case for a return to power." Under these conditions, there are "very few political incentives" for bipartisanship, Lee said. "It is hard to see what reason they'd have to pursue a different course at this juncture."
How could Clinton, or any President, change this incentive structure? She could find ways to raise the cost for non-coöperation. But Obama found this difficult to do. After all, Republicans still took back the Senate in 2014 after shutting down the government, which is perhaps the most extreme form of non-coöperation available to the out party, and was highly unpopular with the public. As long as the realistic promise of a midterm victory is around the corner, Republicans are unlikely to change course. If Clinton wins, she will have to be far more creative if she wants to change the dysfunction in the capital—and not become a part of it.
Ryan Lizza was The New Yorker's Washington correspondent from 2007 to 2017.
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I've set myself two cycling goals this year; the London-Surrey 100 (mile) road ride and the South Downs Way (100 miles off-road), both in August.
As the name suggests this is a ride covering the whole length of the South Downs Way national trail - from Winchester to Eastbourne, totalling 100 miles of off-rode bridal ways and tracks and with a little under 7000ft of climbing thrown in for good measure. This is not a ride to be sniffed at and certainly not one that you want to take lightly as a point-to-point ride brings its own unique challenges.
G (my long time cycling mate) talked about doing this a number of years ago and started to put in some decent training for the event only to have our hopes dashed by a bad back (G's) and damaged knees (mine) resulting in us pulling out of the challenge. We'd planned to ride as part of the British Heart Foundation's organised ride that takes place every year so that we'd benefit from the (minimal) support that they provide along the way but this year we've decided to "go it alone".
This may sound like a daft idea as with 100 miles of tracks and off-road riding you really can be out there alone and punctures, broken chains and snapped bits take on a whole different meaning as does running out of water! But the upside is you can really take it as your own pace and, hopefully, enjoy the ride rather than worrying about missing cut-off's and time checks - plus it always seems to rain on the BHF event and 100 miles in the rain is not my idea of fun!
We've set a date for late August and are now starting to fret both about the organisation of the ride and the training needed to get ourselves there and back under leg power alone!
Just shy of 1,200 meters of climbing and 100 miles of closed roads this is a sportive like no other, the chance to ride on London roads surrounded only by other cyclists (ok so there are 50,000 of them!) is something that few people outside the Pro's will get a chance to experience so getting a place on this ride is fairly special.
For the second year running I have a place on the ride (2013 being the 1st year this event was held) and myself and colleagues will again be raising money for Naomi House children's hospice.
So this year I'd like to hit, or break, the 5hr mark - a 20mph average would be a nice accolade to achieve, but some serious training both on and off the bike is going to be required to get myself there.
With a few rides under my belt in the last few months (some details in a previous post here) it's now time to step up the training properly so that I actually have a chance of achieving both of my cycling goals for 2014.
The day couldn't have been better, an early start (ok well early ish - 8am) meant clear roads which would allow us to get through the first 5-6 miles of the ride that crossed the larger roads before heading onto the smaller B roads that wind through the Hampshire countryside.
A chilly start saw G laughing at me in fingerless gloves and 3/4 bib tights while he was snug and warm in full lenght bibs, top and gloves - until the sun came out with gusto that is; remember, as a mountain guide once told me "be bold, start cold"
I decided to take my Spin Spitfire for this ride as the roads were dry and neither lights or mudguards were required - should maybe have double checked the pressure in my rear tyre first but you live and learn eh!
Spin Spitfire Mk3 - a Titanium loveliness!
The following day, awoken by our 2 week old daughter at some ungodly hour I decided to head out again and repeat the 30 mile loop from the day before but with the sky looking slightly ominous and overcast and with a shower forecast for later in the morning I took the Cannondale (ready to roll with mudguards and lights!) and opted for full length bib tights - still forgot the full finger gloves and waterproof that would have served me well at around 8:30am when the heavens opened and it bucketed down for half an hour or so!
I wasn't going for a particular time or out to better the averages from the ride the day before but oddly, despite the rain and stiff headwind, I managed to do just that. I put it down to less time enjoying the ride and talking to G rather than a particular increase in effort and possibly that I'm still more comfortable on the Cannonade having logged 10's of thousands of miles on it rather than the few thousand that I've clocked up on the Spin.
So from here on in I need to get in as many rides (both on and off road) as possible as well as getting on to the dreaded turbo trainer as often as possible and also keep up the 3-4km of swimming during the week and kettle bell work out's - easy, right?!
I'm always keen to hear your comments, suggestions and feedback on both the blog in general and the topics that I cover - so go on, don't be shy!


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NewNowNext 9: Gay Marrakech
by Garrett Wagner 4/30/2013
Not too hot for Marrakech
If you've planned it right, you come upon the city of Marrakech just as dusk is falling. As you approach the impressive ramparts that welcome you into the medina, or old city, you're overwhelmed with a sense of magic and, yes, exoticism unique to this North African metropolis.
Settled in 1062, Marrakech is an intoxicating spot rich in history—one that's been entrancing European jet-setters and celebrities since French occupation began in 1912. Today, the city is moving into a new phase as a tourist hotspot: While the medina maintains its charms, outside the walls the new city is becoming evermore Western, as the recent additions of a Louis Vuitton boutique and a McDonald's prove.
Entering Marrakech (VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)
This isn't an easy place to negotiate, especially if you don't speak French or Arabic. Yes, you will be awed by the history and aura of drama—but you may also be frustrated by the confusing maze of unidentified alleyways and side streets, the congestion and pollution created by the introduction of motor vehicles in the medina, and the unrelenting young locals determined to serve as your paid guide. (Be prepared to take the scenic—or not-so-scenic—route if you employ them.)
Despite these challenges, Marrakech still delights: It's where donkey carts compete with mopeds along narrow thousand-year-old streets, and where locals meet up every day in Djemma Square for commercial and social pursuits.
As the call to prayer rings out, take a moment, take a breath, and give thanks for this captivating city.
1. Djemaa El-Fna Square
Djemaa El Fna Square
Djemma Square is the Times Square of Marrakech, overwhelming with its whirl of noise and activity. Here you can sample local foods like stewed lamb, steamed snails and even pigeon. Oddly enough, orange-juice vendors line the square, and it's where I had one of the best glasses of fresh-squeezed OJ I've ever tasted.
As night falls, Djemma is overtaken by drummers, snake charmers, male belly dancers and other buskers. It's loud and chaotic, so order some tea at one of the square's cafes and watch the performances begin from a more calm perch.
2. The Souks
The souks are maze-like Berber markets and a trueshopper's paradise—assuming you can tolerate the constant haggling and being called into booth after booth by overzealous vendors. It's easy to get lost, but that's part of the fun (and you'll find your way out eventually).
Bargain for everything from scarves to leather goods, antiques to carpets, and more—and assume the starting price is up to four times what the merchant will eventually accept. (I learned that the hard way when I criminally overpaid for several hand-dyed scarves, lovely though they were.)
3. Luxury Riad Living
Off the chaotic streets, within unassuming buildings and unmarked door, lie secret respites of tranquility. Discovering some of Marrakech's riads (small hotels) is akin to opening a dusty old shoebox and finding a diamond tiara inside. Step into one of these three magnificent riads and you'll discover beauty, indulgence and luxury hidden within the maddening hubbub.
Riad El Fenn
Owned by Vanessa Branson (sister of Virgin mogul Richard Branson), Riad El Fenn is just a few minutes walk from the Koutoubia mosque—and a stylish base for your stay in Marrakech. The gorgeous property is comprised of 21 suites, three swimming pools, a hamman (Turkish bath), restaurant, rooftop terrace, and sumptuous courtyards and common areas for reading, relaxing or socializing.. With a rich color palettes, mix of patterns, and lush fabrics, Riad El Fenn's style could be described as "Kelly Wearstler Goes to Casablanca." And it's a smashing success: I was lucky enough to stay in one of the poolside suites with both indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a massive bedroom with a claw-foot tub, private hamman and fireplace. It was nothing short of pure heaven.
And since this is a larger riad, there was just enough of a social scene to keep things interesting. In short, a magical stay.
Riad Farnatchi
For a more personal experience, it's hard to beat Riad Farnatchi. James, the English owner of this stunning accommodation, is a class act: He and his dutiful staff cheerfully arrange for tour guides, cars, dinner reservations, and every kind of services imaginable. Decorated in upscale Moroccan style, grand suites offer private balconies and bathrooms of enormous proportions. Breakfast is a decadent affair of traditional breads, yogurts, and the most delicious jams you've ever tasted. In the afternoon, tea and canapes are brought to your balcony, which overlooks the courtyard and pool.
On James' recommendation, I booked an on-site massage with the inimitably talented Ahmed. It was one of the most relaxing and transporting I've ever had, and the memory of it still lingers. My only issue was Farnatchi's location—north of the souks—but it's still central to the museum and other sites. If you seek a pampered escape, stay here.
Dar Mo'da
Steps from Café Arab, where you can enjoy wonderfully fresh Italian and Moroccan meals, Dar Mo'da is a tranquil-yet-chic enclave that feels far from the chaotic souk that's actually just down the street. Bathed in creams and whites, the stylish guesthouse was created by Elena Masera, a former Italian television executive who fell in love with Marrakech and decided to put her considerable talents towards this new venture.
An intimate riad that looks ready for a cover spread in Elle Decor, Dar Mo'da's four air-conditioned suites offer private balconies. But Elena herself, a longtime resident with lots of tips on all the locals and hotspots, could be the best amenity of all.
4. Hot-Air Balloon Ride
Marrakech By Air will lift you 3,000 feet in the air for breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and Atlas Mountains. Our pilot, the fun-loving guy Hamid, took great pleasure in delivering a few well-practiced jokes as we floated across the sky. In fact, the entire Marrakech By Air team was professional and friendly. Prepare to wake up early, though, as pick-up time is about 6am. You'll finish the day with a camel ride (which I could have done without) and some amazing photos for that Facebook feed. Not to be missed.
5. Hammam
The hammam is rooted in centuries of Moroccan tradition and culture, and no trip here would be complete without a visit. Essentially a steam bath that offers treatments like exfoliation, aromatherapy and massage. Many of the riads offer have hammams on-site, or you can visit one of the local spas, which are bigger but still reasonably priced. For budget-busting pampering, The Spa at La Mamounia combines elements of a traditional hamman with more modern European spas—perfect for after a long day of bargaining in the souks.
6. High Atlas Mountains
To the west and south are the dramatic High Atlas Mountains, dominated by sharp peaks, deep valleys and high plateaus—and home to many remote Berber villages. I took a fantastic day trip with Abraham of Your Moroccan Tours. A literal breath of fresh air, the excursion made for a welcome escape from the madness of Marrakech. Here you'll see magnificent vistas, and have the chance to sip tea in the simple abode of a Berber family. Your Moroccan Tours can customize an itinerary based on your interests—hike the hills, visit the famed Ouzoud Waterfalls, or even stay overnight in the desert.
7. Café Culture
If you're still trying to make that paleo diet work, stay away from Morocco. There will be bread—a lot of it. And it will be so good you won't be able to resist. Once you give in, there are many great cafes to indulge your carbo cravings at, but for taste of old French colonialism feel, try Grand Cafe de la Poste. The covered terrace is a great place to while away the afternoon sipping a cocktail among locals and expats alike. And with it's potted palms, ceiling fans and checkered marble floors, you've stepped into Rick's Cafe.
8. Jardin Majorelle
Majorelle Garden (Getty Images)
Designed in the 1920s by artist Jacques Majorelle, the Jardin Majorelle is a welcome retreat nestled among cacti, palms, trees and other flora collected from five continents. After years of neglect, the garden was lovingly restored in 1980 by designer Yves Saint Laurent (whose ashes are scattered here) and his partner, Pierre Bergé.
Majorelle's fame as an artist died with him, but the unique shade of blue found extensively in the garden and surrounding buildings, is named after him.
9. Nightlife
Wandering around the city, it seems as if there are gays everywhere, both tourists and natives. Certainly some of the local boys just look like they are ready for some trouble. I'm told some of them will indeed have sex with you—and then steal your wallet. Also be warned, homosexual acts are still illegal in Morocco. There are no gay bars per se, but wherever there is a nightlife scene, there is gay scene.
So Lounge (Sofitel)
Check out the recently opened DjellaBar, owned by Buddha Bar impresario Claude Challe, and join the chic crowds sipping cocktails amid by portraits of fez-wearing icons & celebrities. On Saturday nights, Marrakech's elite head to So in the Sofitel, or the Lotus Club. At So (right) we watched live musicians play along with the DJ as an American X Factor reject sang a Moroccan remix of Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff."
You can't get this kind of entertainment everywhere, kids—just indulge in the unapologetic corniness of it all along with the high-energy patrons, smoke fumes and booming bass.
Photos: Garrett Wagner (except where noted)
Garrett Wagner


text:
Олександр Петрович Сук — полковник Збройних сил України.

Життєпис
В 2013 році начальник ракетних військ та артилерії — начальник групи вогневого ураження Управління військ берегової оборони Командування Військово-Морських Сил ЗС України.

Від 2015 року навчання в інституті державного військового управління Національного університету оборони України імені Івана Черняховського.

В 2018 році Начальник ракетних військ та артилерії — заступник командувача морської піхоти

Нагороди
 Медаль «За військову службу Україні» (2013)
 Відзнака МО України «Знак пошани» (2017)
 Відзнака МО України «За військову доблесть»(2019)
 Медаль «Захиснику Вітчизни» (2022)
 Орден «Богдана Хмельницького ІІІ ст.» (2022)

Див. також
 Морська піхота України

Примітки

Посилання
 Групу генералів та офіцерів Збройних Сил відзначено державними нагородами України
 В Николаевской обл. передислоцированные из Перевального бригады ВМС провели учебные стрельбы

Полковники (Україна)
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