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He sat in the veterinary clinic, his beard long and wiry, his eyes red and glazed. His large orange cat, Moe, lay dying. "They said that they'd euthanize him." Catman recalls, "I told them, 'I don't want to hear about that.'" He knew they only offered euthanasia over treatment due to his financial instability.
Catman and his blue-eyed cat are homeless.
The cat has had occasional bladder issues since he was neutered a few years ago. The night before they came to the clinic, he wasn't acting like his normal playful self. "In the morning he was just lying there, not moving," says Catman (his real name is Bradley), who carried Moe several miles to the clinic. When he attempted to place Moe on top of his backpack, where the cat normally rides, he fell off. "I had to carry him on my back by holding his paws."
Across the nation, nonprofits are working to help animals like Moe. According to 2014 data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are more than 12,000 homeless people in Oregon out of roughly 3.9 million people in the state. Across the nation, nearly 10 percent of homeless people own a dog, a cat, or both. In some areas, the number of pet owners is as high as 24 percent, according to the nonprofit organization Pets of the Homeless. All pets need proper veterinary care, which can be hard for families with steady incomes to afford, let alone an individual with no home.
The clinic kept Moe for several days, telling Catman that crystals had formed inside his bladder. Moe needed special food to prevent the issue from recurring. The clinic set Catman up on a payment plan, allowing him to pay $20 every few weeks.
What Catman didn't know is that multiple local radio stations made announcements to raise donations to help cover Moe's medical expenses. Tears welled up in his eyes when he found out. "I just can't believe the support we are getting," he said. He turned away, embarrassed, then looked toward his cat, who now sat in the grass yawning. "Moe has a lot of friends."
Pro-Bone-O, a nonprofit dedicated to helping animals in need, is one of several organizations in Eugene that offers veterinary care for homeless people's pets. Although the organization schedules surgeries for serious cases, they more often give out food, flea treatments, vaccinations, and worm medications.
"These animals are often their only family, something for them to live for and take care of," says Jeanie Peterson, the nonprofit's past president.
Peterson has been working with Pro-Bone-O since the clinic opened in 1998. She says the organization treats about 50 animals at every clinic, and adds that the animals she sees are some of the most well-trained and socialized pets she's experienced. She believes that homeless people have every right to own pets and that the pets may help those with mental disabilities. "These pets could be a lifeline," she says.
Pops is a veteran with severe post-traumatic stress disorder. Three years ago his wife passed away, and he and his dog, Bubba, became homeless.
Pops, a thin, older man with a scraggly beard who struggles with substance abuse, and Bubba, an energetic white pit bull, usually keep to the river, but stay in homeless camps occasionally. "He's not my dog," Pops says. "He's my friend."
Bubba eats whatever Pops eats, and in poor weather they either seek shelter or share a fire for warmth. "I am disabled, and life can be hard," Pops says. "I'm glad I have Bubba; he's my pal."
Peterson says that most pet owners who can't find shelter will share their sleeping bags, clothes, and blankets with their pets in order to keep them warm and covered. A few shelters welcome the homeless along with their pets, as does the Egan Warming Center, which opens during frosty winter nights.
Not everyone believes that services should be provided to animals if they are in the care of someone who is homeless. "I've heard, 'The animals are just a tool used to engender sympathy and generosity when panhandling,'" says Peterson, adding that many people think the pets are subject to abuse or neglect. She believes that the negative emotions about homeless people having pets are due to a lack of knowledge.
Jen Madeira, a certified veterinary technician, agrees that some pets are used as props. At the Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Springfield, she has seen homeless people bring in their pets for severe dog bites, diseases, sickness, and allergies. Some are pregnant. The clinic must turn these pets away if the owners can't afford their care, and people have become angry and yelled at employees for refusing to provide free services. "Minimal care isn't enough," Madeira insists. "If you can't afford to give decent care then you probably shouldn't own them (pets)."
Madeira believes that those who can't afford medical care should not expect businesses to give free services. "I understand that the pets provide protection and companionship," she said, "but it's difficult when they bring hurt or sick animals into the clinic with nothing to give."
Keith Gray, the client care coordinator for the Emergency Veterinary Clinic, agrees with Madeira. He said the homeless shouldn't be allowed to own pets they can't afford to care for. "It's like having a kid. If you can't take care of yourself, then you shouldn't be responsible for something else."
Unhoused animals are suseptible to more diseases and injuries than those with a safe living environment, he explains. Animals need decent pet foods, grooming, and medical care. The clinic euthanizes the pets at no charge if they are in critical condition. "If euthanizing is the humane thing to do, we will do that for free," Gray says softly. "It's not fair for the animal to suffer."
At a homeless camp in Eugene, people laughed as Pops's dog, Bubba, bounded around them. They referred to him as Mr. Wags. Some said they believed Bubba had gotten into someone's drugs—their explanation for the dog's hyper attitude. Bubba, they said, had been crashing into tents the night before.
Before Moe, Catman, who struggles with alcoholism, had a cat named Scruff. "I was traveling with some friends in an RV," he explains. They had stopped in a Walmart parking lot, letting Scruff out. "I blacked out in the back and woke up some 200 miles later saying, 'Where's my cat?!'"
Moe was a birthday gift from the driver of the RV to replace Scruff. Catman and Moe have been together in the Eugene community for six years. A couple of years ago, Moe ate a chicken bone. The bone got stuck sideways inside him, causing him to vomit profusely and have severe diarrhea. Catman took Moe to a nearby veterinary clinic for medical assistance.
"I cried and begged them to help Moe," he says. "He was dying; he needed help." The clinic kept Moe overnight and treated him free of charge. That clinic has helped him provide Moe with all the medical attention he has needed, including neutering.
Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene gives out pet food to homeless people and low-income families. Executive director Cary Lieberman, MS '93, says Greenhill often works with Pro-Bone-O to provide spay and neuter services.
Although some animals have to be confiscated due to poor living situations, Lieberman says the worst animal treatment he has witnessed has not been by homeless pet owners. "We get more pets into the shelter from housed families than homeless people."
Lieberman received his designation as a certified animal welfare administrator in 2009. He thinks that everyone should be allowed to have a pet. "I don't think human rights should be taken away for financial issues," he says.
Cars roar past, kicking dust and exhaust into Catman's face as he stands dangerously close to the street corner. Moe sits leashed several feet away with a bored expression. He stretches out across the cool grass. His blue eyes watch Catman, who holds his sign a little higher. It reads, "anything helps, god bless."
A man approaches them, offering some loose change. "This is for your attack cat," he says with a chuckle. After thanking him, Catman pours some medicinal cat food into Moe's dish and strokes his orange back. Moe eats his food, looking healthy and happy. "Moe," Catman says, "means everything to me."
A CARING PHILOSOPHY
Jon LaRochelle, a PhD student and graduate teaching fellow in the University of Oregon's philosophy department, helped organize a public forum last fall that was designed to spread awareness of homelessness in Lane County. The department hopes to give people a better understanding of the magnitude of the issue, the resources that exist, and ways to help.
"One of the mistakes we make in talking about homelessness is trying to pick out the reason why there are so many people living without shelter," LaRochelle says. "I think we do folks a disservice when we kind of settle on one particular explanation that will tell us why they are there."
The philosophy department's project includes three parts. One involved creating a website that lists local services, media, photography, and scholarly articles to act as a resource for both academics and the community. The website also offers the opportunity to read narratives from local homeless people. The second part of the project involved the public forum, which drew in people from UO and the community, to raise awareness. Finally, the department held a roundtable discussion on the issue; among the speakers were the mayors of Springfield and Eugene, city council members, members of the philosophy department, and service providers from Opportunity Village, a low-cost "tiny house" community for those in need of housing.
According to LaRochelle, philosophy professor Naomi Zack suggested the topic of homelessness for the event and participated in running it. LaRochelle helped organize and advertise it in a way that would alert needed members of the community, such as people in medical and service fields.
Faculty members and students in the philosophy department are hoping for a discussion on what the university's role in helping the homeless might be, including possibilities such as bringing changes to the curriculum, developing focused research projects, and establishing institutional commitments to aiding the unhoused community. These efforts are still in the planning stage. "Students have a lot of energy," LaRochelle says. "One of the benefits of getting something on their radar and having it be a consistent part of the curriculum is that you can create an institutional mechanism where people are continually being reminded that this is an issue, that this is something they should be paying attention to."
—By Brandi M. Gardner
Brandi M. Gardner, BA '14, studied journalism at the UO.


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Q: Invalid name when running do file I am getting "Invalid name" when running the following code
foreach i in 2008 2009 2010 2011{
disp `"Working in Year `i'"'
tostring `i', local(yearStr)
disp `"yearStr"'
graph bar E if Year=="'i'", c(1) name ('i',replace)
histogram E if Year=="`i'", c(1) name (`yearStr',replace)
}

What I am trying to do is plot a graph bar between years and "E" by choosing the years 2008 2009 2010 2011 from a dataset that I have already input. But whenever I try to run the code, the same error is found.
Error :
    Working on year 2008
2008 invalid name
r(198);

A: There are several errors and misconceptions here.
Your code fails on tostring 2008 as tostring expects variable name(s). Nor does tostring support a local() option, but Stata doesn't get that far. However, string conversion is not needed here at all. A macro is a string.
Your code can be rewritten as
forval i = 2008/2011 {
    graph bar E if Year == "`i'", subtitle(`i') name(B`i', replace)
    histogram E if Year == "`i'", subtitle(`i') name(H`i',replace)
}

Some of the details that arise:

*

*Warning. For this to work, Year must be a string variable, which doesn't sound useful elsewhere. Year would be better as numeric.

*Syntax. I corrected the macro punctuation to different left and right quotes.

*Syntax. I cut out the option c(1). What do you expect that to do? I know of no such relevant option. Perhaps you want to connect with a line, which would be c(l), except that would not work with either of these commands.

*Style. The intent of your code seems to be take the contents of macro i and put it in another macro yearStr. There is no need to do that.

*Syntax. name() is better presented without a space, and pure numbers cannot be legal graph names.

*Intent. As in your code the macros i and yearStr would have identical contents you are by accident trying (e.g.) to create a graph with name 2008 and then overwrite it, as the next graph would have the same name. As above, the syntax is illegal any way, but only different names make any kind of sense.

*Graph style. Better to put the year as text on each graph to explain which each shows.

*Intent. The line di "yearStr" would just display the literal yearStr. It wouldn't display a local macro with that name. (I simplified out the compound double quotes.)
All that said, with four years, you will probably be better off with
graph bar E, by(Year)
histogram E, by(Year)

However, if there is just one value of E for each year, you may want something more like
twoway bar E year, base(0)

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Today, email is the preferred method of these scammers and there are more Nigerian 419 Advanced Fee Fraud scams - and victims - than ever before.
Greeting card scams arrive in email pretending to be from a friend or family member.
Clicking the link to view the card typically leads to a booby-trapped web page that downloads Trojans and other malicious software onto the systems of the unsuspecting.
The shopper-needed scam sends the 'new hire' a check for a few hundred dollars, instructing them to cash the check and take their portion, then forward on the remaining funds to the "employer".
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Paul Beddoe began serving as NAGDCA's Government Affairs Director on January 1, 2018. Paul is a legislative affairs professional with skills in intergovernmental affairs and the development and implementation of advocacy strategies. He brings a broad knowledge of federal domestic policy important to state and local governments, including tax and finance, workforce and health and human services from sixteen years on the legislative affairs team at the National Association of Counties (NACo). For the last three years he was Deputy Legislative Director.
Prior to NACo, Paul was a policy analyst for the Idaho Association of Counties—and a Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho plan participant! He holds a B.A. and Master's from the University in Santa Clarita, Calif. and a Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.


In April, 1833, Sheriff James Herndon of Clark County presented a sale, printed in the Southern Banner newspaper, designated to occur the following month. Within his announcement, he introduced his sale of property, and then he listed three groups of property that he planned to sell. His first set only contained slaves: Milley, age 22, her two children, Mary, age five, Henry, age three or four, and Charlotte, a girl fifteen years of age, apparently not within Milley's family. The second set of property included a one-acre lot within the town of Athens, and four enslaved African Americans, a carriage and harness, a wagon, a cart, one yoke of oxen, one cow and calf, four tables, and four glasses.
Placed next to wagons and cows in advertisements, enslaved African Americans took on the face of property. Charlotte had been separated from every person within her family, and her situation sadly reveals one of the tragic truths of the slave trade. Charlotte was only a single example of what happened consistently throughout the South. We are unsure as to whether Charlotte separated from her family during the interstate slave trade or, as was the case in Sheriff Herndon's sale, an intrastate slave trade. If she had been separated from her nuclear family during an interstate slave trade, then she had something in common with one out of every two slaves she met.
Throughout the South, prospective buyers analyzed the slaves intensely and traders worked vigorously to make the sale. Consistent with the thought that many Southerners did not see slaves as much other than property, Jeanette Keith claimed that auctioneers saw women with their potential as 'breeders,' and auctioneers attempted to increase the present value of a female slave by convincing a buyer that she could produce inherently stronger and more efficient offspring in the future. Buyers, such as those that would appear at Sheriff Herndon's sale, however, to ensure that they evaluated their expensive and long-term investment correctly, examined the entire bodies of naked slaves and checked for scars from whip marks. The slave market was an extremely complex experience.
"Clark Sheriff's Sale," Southern Banner, April 6, 1883.
Walter Johnson, Soul by Soul: Life Inside the Antebellum Slave Market (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999), 17.
Jeanette Keith, The South: A Concise History (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, 2002), 88.


The benefits of opening a savings account cannot be debatable. Besides preventing you from misusing the cash that would otherwise be invested in more productive projects, you can also earn interest from a savings account. But even with the benefits, not all banks are the same, and you shouldn't commit yourself to the first bank you find during your internet search. Actually, there are quite a number of things that you first have to consider before opening a savings account. The main one is to look for a financial institution that can help achieve your goals. Here are some of the main factors that you need to consider when opening a savings account.
The first thing that you need to look for is the interest rates. The best savings account fort mill sc should offer a high rate of interest compared to other types of accounts. There is actually a reason behind this. Banks, for instance, will use the money in your savings account to offer loans to other account holders whom they also charge high interests. Before you open a saving account, it is important to understand the terms and conditions, especially where they are explaining the interest rates. Some of them will indicate that interest will be provided only after you have saved up to a certain amount, or a fee will be charged if you have not saved up to the required amount.
You also should consider their deposit and withdrawal policies, which varies from one bank to another. Depending on the bank, there are several means that you can use to deposit funds to your account, and there are no resections on when you should make the deposits. But when it comes to withdrawals, it is quite different. Some banks will restrict you to only one or two withdrawals per months. Any additional transaction can cost you, which is also important that you confirm with your bank before you open a savings account.
Additionally, ensure that you confirm the minimum balance requirements. There are banks that will require you to maintain a minimum balance in your account. If you deposit money that is lower than their minimum balance requirements, a fee may be charged. The best savings account to start with is the zero balance account. This is the type of account that does not have minimum balance requirements. You can do background research to find a bank that offers such accounts. You should also consider the fees involved. If for instance, you withdraw money from the competitor's ATM, you obviously should expect to be charged an extra fee. You, therefore, should ensure that the bank you save with has an ATM machine in several locations to avoid such charges.
These are some of the main factors that you should never ignore when opening a saving account. With all the benefits of a savings account, it is actually a place where you can never regret putting your money in. To conclude, ensure that the savings account is FDIC insured. This is the only way to ensure that your money is safe.
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Die Fünfkampf-Weltmeisterschaft 1972, auch Pentathlon-Weltmeisterschaft genannt, war das zehnte Turnier in dieser Disziplin des Karambolagebillards und fand vom 31. März bis zum 8. April 1972 in Gent statt. Es war die dritte Fünfkampf-Weltmeisterschaft in Belgien.

Geschichte
Wieder einmal beherrschten die Belgier die Fünfkampf-Weltmeisterschaft. Nach 1965 wurde Raymond Ceulemans zum zweiten Mal Weltmeister vor seinem Landsmann Ludo Dielis. Auch diesmal brach er diverse Weltrekorde. Neben dem nach dem neuen Berechnungssystem erzielten VGD von 438,76 verbesserte er auch noch die GD-Weltrekorde im Cadre 47/2 auf 118,75, im Einband auf 17,91 und im Dreiband auf 1,468. Ludo Dielis stellte einen neuen Serien-Weltrekord mit 168 Punkten im Einband auf.  Der Drittplatzierte Hans Vultink egalisierte im Cadre 71/2 den fünf Jahre alten Weltrekord im BED von 300 Punkten in einer Aufnahme (300,00). Im Einband wurden die besten Leistungen in einem Weltmeisterschafts-Turniers erzielt. Das ganze Turnier war an allen Tagen sehr gut besucht und wurde ausführlich im Fernsehen übertragen.

Modus
Gespielt wurde das ganze Turnier im Round Robin-Modus.

 PP = Partiepunkte
 MP = Matchpunkte
 VGD = Verhältnismäßiger Generaldurchschnitt
 BVED = Bester Einzel Verhältnismäßiger Durchschnitt

Ab 1965 wurde zur Berechnung des VGD die "Portugiesische Tabelle" angewendet. Hierbei werden die verschiedenen Disziplinen nach einer Formel berechnet. Es wurde die überarbeite portugiesische Tabelle von 1972 angewendet. Die Weltmeisterschaften im Fünfkampf ab 1965 waren auch unter dem Namen "Neo Pentathlon" bekannt. In Gent wurden auch prolongierte Serien gewertet.

Freie Partie: Distanz 500 Punkte

Cadre 47/2: Distanz 400 Punkte

Einband: Distanz 200 Punkte

Cadre 71/2: Distanz 300 Punkte

Dreiband: Distanz 60 Punkte

Der Fünfkampf wurde auch in dieser Spielfolge gespielt. Jedes Match wurde über zwei Tage gespielt.

In der Endtabelle wurden die erzielten Partiepunkte vor den Matchpunkten und dem VGD gewertet.

Abschlusstabelle

Disziplintabellen

Einzelnachweise

1972
Karambolageveranstaltung 1972
Billardturnier in Gent

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By John S. McClenahen U.S. industrial production -- the output of the nation's manufacturers, mines and utilities -- fell 0.3% in November, according to figures released Dec. 14 by the Federal Reserve System. Manufacturing output declined 0.2% and, except for a 6.4% increase in the production of motor vehicles and their parts, would have dropped 0.7%. Manufacturing output fell 0.9% in both September and October of this year. "The latest industrial production figures confirm that this is the worst industrial recession since 1981-82," states Thomas J. Duesterberg, president and CEO of the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI, an Arlington, Va.-based research group. U.S. factories operated at just 73% of their capacity in November, down a significant 6.2 percentage points from their November 2000 level and an even larger 8.1 percentage points below the average capacity utilization rate for the years 1967-2000.


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PHOTO CREDIT: GRX Taneco Team.
The GRX Taneco team have made a remarkable start to the season in their brand new Hyundai i20 Supercars. For the second time in four races, Niclas Grönholm made the final at Silverstone. Timur Timerzyanov has also regularly featured in the semi-finals.
The i20 Supercar was developed around the infrastructure of Hyundai's full factory i20 WRC machine, and has improved with each race and is now able to jockey for position with the best cars in the championship.
Niclas Grönholm and Timur Timerzyanov have been working closely with the technical crew to improve the i20 Supercar's settings for every kind of terrain and a full range of conditions, keen to improve their position among the frontrunners.
"I feel increasingly at ease with the i20 Supercar," said Grönholm. "We are making constant progress and I hope that we can nail down that certain something that will bring us closer to the leaders."
Grönholm failed to make it into the top 12 at the 2017 World RX of Norway driving a Ford Fiesta RX Supercar, but hopes to improve this year.
"There are a few drops and climbs around the circuit. It's great to drive on when you've found your pace," says Grönholm. "It's not necessarily my favourite track but I think we can do great things there with the i20!"
The Hell rallycross circuit is located near Trondheim in central Norway. The track is 63% asphalt and 37% dirt and measures 1,019 metres long. The lap record is 38.246s set by Johan Kristoffersson in 2017.
Timerzyanov has qualified for the final in Norway every time since the World Championship began in 2014 and has taken a podium spot there three times in the European series.
"I really like the circuit and I've always been fast in Norway," says Timerzyanov. "In 2016, I was on the verge of my first WRX victory when I got a puncture in the final." .
"I feel confident in the car and I'm ready to do battle! The team has been working hard to improve the i20 Supercar," the Russian adds. "We'll be going all out. I'm really optimistic and raring to go now."

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I think my inner child never outgrew my love for blowing bubbles, and neither will "Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble"! This bubble-blowing sweetheart was painted as part of my 2015 Beauty In The Breakdown collection. And with rainbow antlers like that, she sure is a beauty!


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package tachyon.master;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

import junit.framework.Assert;

import org.junit.After;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;

import tachyon.Constants;
import tachyon.Pair;
import tachyon.client.TachyonFS;
import tachyon.util.CommonUtils;

/**
 * Local Tachyon cluster with multiple master for unit tests.
 */
public class MasterFaultToleranceTest {
  private final int BLOCK_SIZE = 30;
  private final int MASTERS = 5;

  private LocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster mLocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster = null;
  private TachyonFS mTfs = null;

  @After
  public final void after() throws Exception {
    mLocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster.stop();
    System.clearProperty("tachyon.user.quota.unit.bytes");
    System.clearProperty("tachyon.user.default.block.size.byte");
    System.clearProperty("fs.hdfs.impl.disable.cache");
  }

  @Before
  public final void before() throws IOException {
    System.setProperty("tachyon.user.quota.unit.bytes", "1000");
    System.setProperty("tachyon.user.default.block.size.byte", String.valueOf(BLOCK_SIZE));
    System.setProperty("fs.hdfs.impl.disable.cache", "true");
    mLocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster = new LocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster(10000, MASTERS);
    mLocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster.start();
    mTfs = mLocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster.getClient();
  }

  /**
   * Create 10 files in the folder
   *
   * @param foldername
   *          the folder name to create
   * @param answer
   *          the results, the mapping from file id to file path
   * @throws IOException
   */
  private void faultTestDataCreation(String folderName, List<Pair<Integer, String>> answer)
      throws IOException {
    TachyonFS tfs = mLocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster.getClient();
    if (!tfs.exist(folderName)) {
      tfs.mkdir(folderName);
      answer.add(new Pair<Integer, String>(tfs.getFileId(folderName), folderName));
    }

    for (int k = 0; k < 10; k ++) {
      String path = folderName + Constants.PATH_SEPARATOR + folderName.substring(1) + k;
      answer.add(new Pair<Integer, String>(tfs.createFile(path), path));
    }
  }

  /**
   * Tells if the results can match the answer
   *
   * @param answer
   *          the correct results
   * @throws IOException
   */
  private void faultTestDataCheck(List<Pair<Integer, String>> answer) throws IOException {
    TachyonFS tfs = mLocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster.getClient();
    List<String> files = tfs.ls(Constants.PATH_SEPARATOR, true);
    Assert.assertEquals(answer.size(), files.size());
    for (int k = 0; k < answer.size(); k ++) {
      Assert.assertEquals(answer.get(k).getSecond(), tfs.getFile(answer.get(k).getFirst())
          .getPath());
      Assert.assertEquals(answer.get(k).getFirst().intValue(),
          tfs.getFileId(answer.get(k).getSecond()));
    }
  }

  @Test
  public void faultTest() throws IOException {
    int clients = 10;
    List<Pair<Integer, String>> answer = new ArrayList<Pair<Integer, String>>();
    answer.add(new Pair<Integer, String>(1, Constants.PATH_SEPARATOR));
    // faultTestDataCreation("/", answer);
    for (int k = 0; k < clients; k ++) {
      faultTestDataCreation("/data" + k, answer);
    }

    faultTestDataCheck(answer);

    for (int kills = 0; kills < 1; kills ++) {
      Assert.assertTrue(mLocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster.killLeader());
      CommonUtils.sleepMs(null, Constants.SECOND_MS * 3);
      faultTestDataCheck(answer);
    }

    for (int kills = 1; kills < MASTERS - 1; kills ++) {
      Assert.assertTrue(mLocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster.killLeader());
      CommonUtils.sleepMs(null, Constants.SECOND_MS * 3);
      faultTestDataCheck(answer);
      // TODO Add the following line back
      // faultTestDataCreation("/data" + (clients + kills + 1), answer);
    }
  }

  @Test
  public void getClientsTest() throws IOException {
    int clients = 10;
    mTfs.createFile("/0", 1024);
    for (int k = 1; k < clients; k ++) {
      TachyonFS tfs = mLocalTachyonClusterMultiMaster.getClient();
      tfs.createFile(Constants.PATH_SEPARATOR + k, 1024);
    }
    List<String> files = mTfs.ls(Constants.PATH_SEPARATOR, true);
    Assert.assertEquals(clients + 1, files.size());
    Assert.assertEquals(Constants.PATH_SEPARATOR, files.get(0));
    for (int k = 0; k < clients; k ++) {
      Assert.assertEquals(Constants.PATH_SEPARATOR + k, files.get(k + 1));
    }
  }
}

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Belton is approximately 20 miles east of Fort Hood and is in close proximity to major medical centers, area lakes and many recreational parks. The population according to the 2013 census is 19,572.
Belton is strategically located in Central Texas at the crossroads of I-35 and Highway 190 in the center of the vibrant Temple-Killeen-Fort Hood metropolitan area. According to the Milken Institute, this region is the second fastest growing Texas metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in the U.S. The military, government, medical services, manufacturing, service and agricultural/agribusiness sectors are major economic influences in the region. Major agriculture related commodities include corn, hay, beef, pecans and sorghum.


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## Trigger a Zap on New Users

**What is Zapier?** [Zapier](http://zapier.com) is a tool for primarily non-technical users to connect together web apps. An integration between two apps is called a Zap. A Zap is made up of a Trigger and an Action. Whenever the trigger happens in one app, Zapier will automatically perform the action in another app.

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This rule will call Zapier static hook every time a new user signs up.

```js
function (user, context, callback) {
  user.app_metadata = user.app_metadata || {};
  var ZAP_HOOK_URL = 'REPLACE_ME';

  // short-circuit if the user signed up already
  if (user.app_metadata.signed_up) return callback(null, user, context);

  var small_context = {
    appName: context.clientName,
    userAgent: context.userAgent,
    ip: context.ip,
    connection: context.connection,
    strategy: context.connectionStrategy
  };
  var payload_to_zap = extend({}, user, small_context);
  request.post({
    url: ZAP_HOOK_URL,
    json: payload_to_zap
  },
  function (err, response, body) {
    // swallow error
    // mark the user as `signed_up` so next time the rule does not execute
    user.app_metadata.signed_up = true;
    auth0.users.updateAppMetadata(user.user_id, user.app_metadata)
      .then(function(){
        callback(null, user, context);
      })
      .catch(function(err){
        callback(err);
      });
    callback(null, user, context);
  });

  function extend(target) {
    for (var i = 1; i < arguments.length; i++) {
      var source = arguments[i],
          keys = Object.keys(source);

      for (var j = 0; j < keys.length; j++) {
          var name = keys[j];
          target[name] = source[name];
      }
    }
    return target;
  }
}
```


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After conquering the climb on the Mount helena Ridge Trail, Keenan Cox, Dan Barry and Brian Elliott drop into a mellow flowy descent through the pines. Keep your eyes up, though; a few steep and loose sections await farther down. CANON 1/1000 sec, f/3.2, ISO 1600
Helena, MT In-Town Epics and Alpine Enduro with Jason O'Neil
Words and Photos by Jason O'Neil
If I'm being honest, I never saw myself as a "mountain biker."
Long, exhausting workouts were never something I particularly looked forward to. I would take a climate-controlled Netflix binge over a sweaty, dirty workout any day.
Then I moved to Helena, MT, and all that changed. I had recently swapped an 8-to-5 corporate job for full-time freelance photography, and ended up being invited to shoot some local enduro races. And that's when the transition happened: These people were some of the kindest in town, and if I wanted to shoot or hang out with them, I had to be there. And "being there" required being on a bike.
Those first few months were filled with "this-sucks-I-want-to-die" moments, but the thought of what was ahead kept me going—the next summit and the downhill that followed, the flowy singletrack into tacky berms. I wanted it. I craved it. I was hooked.
I'm not the only one who has made such a transition. As a Silver Level IMBA Ride Center surrounded by nearly 500 miles of trails, Helena has become one of Montana's definitive biking destinations. Largely thanks to the elevation and dry climate, trail access in Helena stretches from spring until fall, and with the vast majority of trails ending a few-minute pedal from celebratory beers and burritos—well, it's easy to be converted.
The closest Helena classics are part of South Hills, a trail network winding through the 100-year-old Mount Helena City Park. Despite abutting the town's southern edge, it is surprisingly extensive and varied, with 80 miles of trail encompassing everything from XC loops to ripping flow lines. The centerpiece is the Mount Helena Ridge trail, which starts with a moderate, switchback-filled climb that helps justify a few post-ride beers. The 360-degree view from the top is almost as enjoyable as the descent, a mix of flow and white-knuckle steeps that ends a short coast from downtown.
Entertainment is another South Hills gem, one that lives up to its name with a mix of high-speed, flowy, rocky tech and tricky switchbacks that drop you onto a road not far from Blackfoot River Brewing Co. Entertainment (and the Ridge Trail) is a stop for the Trail Rider shuttle, possibly one of the more unique riding options in Helena. Supported by local businesses, the Trail Rider picks up bikers, hikers and trail runners from downtown, and brings them to trailheads throughout the Helena area. It's also completely free.
My personal favorite—and the Trail Rider's Sunday stop—is the Continental Divide trail from MacDonald Pass, one of the area's many alpine epics. With an overall descent of nearly 2,300 feet, Mac Pass is the quintessential "enduro trail:" The climb to the route's high point is a mix of beautiful forest pedaling, rocky hike-a-bikes and steep, punchy climbs. The effort, however, is well rewarded, with a descent full of flowy singletrack, techy rock gardens and spiderwebs of roots that will challenge any rider. I recommend catching this ride at sunrise; riding through a Montana forest with warm, golden light at your back and the trail ahead is quite an experience.
A trail resume as impressive as Helena's doesn't come about by accident, and much of that reputation is thanks to the work of two nonprofits, the Montana Bicycle Guild and Prickly Pear Land Trust. Montana Bicycle Guild is the local advocacy organization, a collection of riders who represent mountain bikers as a user group, and PPLT partners with the city, the USFS and private landowners to acquire and preserve open spaces around Helena and the surrounding counties. Thanks to the two groups' efforts, Helena's reputation and riding will only improve in decades to come.
I've been in Helena for a number of years, and I'm shooting mountain biking more than ever. While I still haven't given up my Netflix binges, I'm no longer surprised by my transition to mountain bike nut. In a town with a lineup of trails rivaled only by its incredible community, it's almost impossible not to ride.
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It's illegal not only if your employer discriminates against you; it's illegal if your employer fires you, demotes you, transfers you, or does anything adverse, for reporting discrimination. Whether you report to supervisors or human resources employees, or externally to the EEOC or a private lawyer, retaliation is illegal. These cases are frequently stronger than discrimination claims and can result in damages awards following trial which are higher than those on discrimination claims.
Gender discrimination involves any adverse action taken by a company because of the gender of an employee, whether it's failing to pay the same wages as men, failing to promote women or terminating women. Some industries tend to attract these claims, particularly the financial industry, but gender discrimination can be found in any industry. Sexual harassment takes one of two forms: quid pro quo or hostile work environment. Quid pro quo harassment result when a subordinate rebuffs the sexual advances of a supervisor or manager, while hostile work environment claims involve the emotional distress caused by a workplace polluted with sexist language, stereotyping, one-sided preference for employees of a single gender, or physical groping and touching. Sexual harassment claims can only be brought if the workplace is truly polluted with this conduct, and if the person bringing the claim was actually offended by the behavior. The New York City Human Rights Law provides for individual liability with respect to supervisors or managers who participated in, condoned or failed to remedy discriminatory behavior by their subordinates. Lawsuits involving individually named employees often settle because companies do not want to subject their officers to the distraction of litigation and the risk of a judgment for damages against individual employees.
>Race and national origin discrimination involves stereotyping, hostility, harassment, demotion, termination or other adverse action toward an individual or group of a particular race or national origin. Corporations are very sensitive to race and national origin discrimination, and often educate their workforce to identify and remedy it, but some employers are more sophisticated and committed to preventing it. However, less direct forms of race and national origin discrimination are more common and often fly under the radar, such as denying a Hispanic employee a promotion based on their supposedly unintelligible accent when, in fact, the accent is readily capable of being understood.
Under the New York Human Rights Law and the New York City Human Rights Law, it is illegal to discriminate based on prior arrest or conviction record. Often these cases result when candidates with minor records or more serious but older convictions employees who are not hired following a background check which is unnecessarily broad.
Whether its failing to pay the minimum wage, making illegal deductions from an employee's pay or failing to pay commissions, it is illegal under state law to fail to promptly pay all wages owed after they have earned. Wage disputes, often involving commissions, are the most common reason we are contacted, and we often litigate these cases. New York is particularly tough on offending companies, with penalties reaching twice the amount owed the employee for the violation.


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Now This Isn't Pod Racing: Star Wars Episode I: Racer Remaster Delayed Again
In these glum times, it's easy to look for something to give us a positive ray of light. The upcoming remastered version of Star Wars Episode I: Racer was that little bit of sunshine. The game that puts you in the cockpit of a pod racer during The Phantom Menace time period was one of the better games ever put out from the expansive Star Wars gaming library. Just a couple months ago, it was announced that the 1999 video game was getting a re-release port for the Nintendo Switch and the Sony Playstation 4. Now, it looks as though the project has been delayed due to the long running stay at home order. The team behind the remastered version that features more detailed controls has been feverishly working to hit their May 12th launch date but ultimately, developer Aspyr has announced that work has been stilted by Covid-19.
They posted to their Twitter earlier that they're going to keep working on it but that the global pandemic has put a damper on them hitting any of their deadlines. Alongside many other titles, Racer will eventually be released but won't hit their initial deadline. Obviously, delaying on street date is not going to sit well with many gamers.
We are so excited to share Star Wars Episode l: Racer with you soon! Unfortunately, due to the ongoing work from home requirements across the industry, the game will be further delayed on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. We'll be back with an update as soon as possible.
— Aspyr (@AspyrMedia) May 11, 2020
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History of Felt hats & Straw hats - Stetson hats
John Batterson Stetson was born in East Orange, New Jersey in 1830. His father, Stephen Stetson, was a successful hatter and taught his children the hatting trade.
John Stetson developed tuberculosis as a young man, and headed west to St. Joseph, Missouri, hoping to recover. He was rejected when he attempted to join the Union Army in the early 1860s, due to poor health; and began working as part owner of a brickyard. When the river flooded and washed this business away, he joined a group headed west seeking their fortunes mining for gold. One year searching for gold was enough for Stetson; and in 1865, he returned to Philadelphia to try his hand at the hat manufacturing trade.
Stetson rented a small room at Seventh and Callowhill Streets, purchased tools and fur, and took on two workers. With the Eastern hat market difficult, Stetson turned his attention to the Westerners. Extending his credit, he made a western hat for each Southwestern dealer in the Boss of the Plains style he had invented during his trek west. Western hats offered by Stetson from 1870 to 1900 included the Boss of the Plains, Alaska, Columbia, Dakota, and Railroad styles. He had made the right choice, and by 1872, he was also marketing his dress hats in his own catalog. As the twentieth century began, he had the world's largest hat factory, with 25 buildings.
Although John Stetson died in 1906, his company continued to prosper. Stetson followed men's fashions into the twentieth century, manufacturing the top hat, bowler, homburg, fedora, and trilby. Stetson also began manufacture of straw hats in both western and dress styles, including the Stetson Premier Panama straw.
Men's hats didn't change much during World War II years. By the early 1950s, there were fewer dress hat wearers, and Stetson has since focused primarily on their western hats. Pop music symbols are responsible for some resurgence in dress hats, and movies brought back another fedora with Harrison Ford as the swashbuckling archaeologist Indiana Jones.
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A business can be a creditor to customers who have not yet paid for goods purchased, and debtor to its bondholders or bank.
In modern business, companies often serve as creditors and debtors at the same time.
Who Are Creditors and Debtors?
In business, the terms creditor and debtor refer to the parties involved with borrowed funds such as bank loans, credit extended, notes payable, or bond sales. A creditor is a party who lends money or extends credit to another party, the debtor.
Creditors and debtors may be individuals, or they may be legal entities such as public or private corporations, registered companies of another kind, a chartered or registered organization, or a government. All of these can legally borrow and lend funds.
The critical requirement of the creditor-debtor relationship in business is a debt agreement (or contract) stating explicitly the legally binding rights, responsibilities, and obligations of both parties. Business debt agreements typically enumerate also the legal remedies available should either party fail to meet its responsibilities.
First, legal rights and responsibilites of both parties in a debtor-creditor relationship.
Second, reasons that almost all businesses take on debt, simultaneously playing the role of debtor to their creditors, and creditor to their own customers.
Third, remedies available to creditors when debtors do not pay.
Why do businesses borrow and otherwise take on debt?
Creditors and debtors have a legal relationship.
Non-payment is not a criminal offense.
For more on the treatment of debt in accounting, see Liability, Long and Short-Term Liabilities.
The articleCollateral explains the role of collateral with bank loans.
See Accounts Payable for more on short-term debt.
For more on the business firm role as creditor, see Accounts Receivable.
Why Do Companies Borrow and Take on Debt?
The wisdom of Polonius notwithstanding, borrowing and lending sit, irremovably, at the heart of business operations today. Companies that sell goods and services are creditors and debtors at the same time. They are creditors to customers who have purchased but not yet paid for products (the company's accounts receivable) while at the same time they can be debtors to their bondholders and banks.
Business borrowing, moreover, is a respectable practice in modern finance. Boards of Directors sometimes expect their financial officers to borrow funds to purchase assets that produce returns for their owners that exceed the cost of borrowing.
Informal creditor-debtor relationships of many kinds develop between businesses, just as they extend between individuals. Companies can and do sometimes reach out to other companies with courtesies, gratitude, obligations, respect, and assistance of many kinds.
The defining characteristic of the formal creditor-debtor relationships discussed in this article, however, is the existence of a legally binding agreement (or contract).
Banks that make loans to individuals or business become their creditors in a formal legally-binding relationship.
Merchants who sell goods and services on credit, or with an invoice payable at some future date, become legal creditors to their customers.
Companies can loan funds to customers or other firms in the form of notes payable. A note payable represents a legally-binding creditor-debtor relationship.
Any purchase by one party from another represents a legally-binding creditor-debtor relationship when both parties sign a legal contract for the sale.
A loan contract will state the timespan over which the specific creditor-debtor relationship should exist.
With bank loans, for instance, this includes a payment schedule with specific calendar dates.
Credit card plans specify payment timing requirements.
Bond investors receive a statement with their purchase with the issuer's commitment to interest payments and the bond's maturity date.
The contract will describe legal changes, if any, that can be made to the time frame or payment terms during the life of the relationship.
Such a change might include, for instance, a clause allowing the debtor to make an early payoff.
Allowable changes may include the creditor's right to recall (revoke or take back) the loan before the end of its planned life.
The contract will state certain rights and responsibilities of both debtor and creditor, clearly, unambiguously, and in complete detail. Both parties affirm agreement to these terms with hand-written signatures on paper, and these may or may not require signed witness by a responsible third party, such as a Notary Public. Some contracts instead call for affirmation or agreement by electronic signature.
In the case of a secured loan, the creditor ultimately has some claim to the loan collateral or other of the debtor's assets, if the debtor fails to repay the loan as agreed.
Companies or individuals who buy bonds, for example, are lending money to the issuing organization and become its creditors. If a bond-issuing company shuts down and liquidates, the company must pay the claims of bond holding creditors before it pays preferred share stock owners. In liquidation, owners of common stock shares have the lowest payment priority. As a result, common stock shareholders are paid only if liquidation funds remain after paying higher priority creditors.
In principle, debt contracts state, explicitly, solutions available to both parties should one or the other party fail to meet the terms of the agreement. In reality, however, these statements deal almost exclusively with remedies available to the creditor should the debtor fail to meet payment terms.
What Happens When the Debtor Does Not Pay?
Usually, when customers fail to pay on time or otherwise fail to meet payment agreements, the creditor bank or merchant still tries for a period to persuade the customer to pay. Creditors specify in advance the number of days they can let these attempts continue, for example, 30, 60 or 120 days. If the customer does pay during that time, the creditor may or may not add a "late charge."
A "write-off" reduces the creditor's Balance sheet Accounts Receivable. Accounts receivable is an Assets account.
The same write-off also appears on the creditor's Income statement as an expense. Bad debt expense is a non-cash Expense account. The Bad debt expense lowers profits, of course, but it does not decrease reported Revenues from sales. These revenues have been earned and legitimately claimed, even if the customer follows through with cash payment.
Writing off debt by the creditor is an accounting practice, but it does not remove the debtor's obligation to pay. The creditor may still attempt to collect payment by engaging a collection agency or pursuing other legal means.
When the unpaid debt is sufficiently large, creditors may try a more costly recovery attempt.
The creditor may sue the debtor with a lawsuit that will, if successful, bring a court order for the debtor to pay. Note that the debtor is already legally bound to pay the debt, but a court order adds to the creditor's ability to enforce payment.
In cases where the debtor has a secured loan (or asset-based loan) when the debtor does not pay, the creditor may take ownership of the collateral assets.
When the collateral involved is property, such as an automobile, the creditor is said to repossess the collateral. And, when real estate properties serve as collateral, the creditor "forecloses" the loan.
In both cases (repossession and foreclosure), the actions are possible because the lender—not the borrower—legally owns the collateral until the debtor fully pays off the loan. The purchaser takes possession of the auto title, or real estate title deed, only after paying off the debt.
Non Payment is Not a Criminal Offense.
Non-payment of a legal debt is a civil offense, not a criminal offense, almost everywhere. Most people know that debtors prisons and jail terms for non-payment were abolished, practically everywhere, many years ago.
While non-payment is not, itself, a criminal offense, the manner in which buyers or borrowers acquire debt can be a different matter. Criminal prosecution and imprisonment are a real possibility if obtaining the loan involves a criminal offense of some kind.
Creditors can, in some cases, prosecute a debtor who willfully abstains from making a court-ordered payment. This kind of order follows, for instance, when a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support. The critical issues in such cases are the debtor's will and the debtor's actual ability to pay.
A debtor can be criminally liable for debt acquired through fraud. Fraud is involved when debtors obtain loans by knowingly overstating their ability to repay or overestimate the value of their asset base.


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Actresses Tara Emad, Ruba Zarour shine at Red Sea premiere of 'All Roads Lead to Rome'
Actresses Tara Emad, Ruba Zarour shine at Red Sea premiere of 'All Roads Lead to Rome' /node/2210571/lifestyle
Actress Tara Emad on the red carpet ahead of the screening of 'All Roads Lead to Rome' at the Red Sea International Film Festival on Saturday. (Getty Images)
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JEDDAH: Egyptian Montenegrin actress Tara Emad and Lebanese American actress Ruba Zarour took over the red carpet ahead of the screening of Lebanese filmmaker Lara Saba's "All Roads Lead to Rome," at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah.
Styled by Cedric Haddad, Emad wore a glittering embellished jumpsuit by Lebanese couturier Elie Saab, paired with jewelry by Cartier.
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Zarour, the leading lady of "All Roads Lead To Rome," wore a stylish jacket dress from French luxury fashion house Chanel.
Also attending the screening was popular Egyptian actress-singer Bushra Rozza, wearing a pearlescent green suit from Dubai-based label Lili Blanc, founded by Lebanese designer Sabrina Mouhiedin.
Ruba Zarour, the leading lady of "All Roads Lead To Rome," wore a stylish jacket dress from French luxury fashion house Chanel. (Getty Images)
After the screening, Emad took to Instagram Stories to congratulate Zarour on her performance. "You're a star. Mabrook @rubazarour. Truly enjoyed this light-hearted and beautiful film. Congrats to the whole incredibly talented cast."
The film, produced by Lara and Chadi Haddad, tells the story of Hady (played by Haddad), a famous actor who is shortlisted for the role of the young pope in an international production.
In preparation for the role, he escapes his hectic life to Qannoubin, where four nuns and a young woman lead him to undergo a transformation.
The romantic comedy also stars Julia Kassar, Betty Taoutel, Myrna Moukarzel and Cynthia Karam.
Meanwhile, Saudi actress Fay Fouad attended the screening of "Sattar" and "Hanging Gardens" on Saturday. Also at the star-studded red carpet was Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who also took part in an In Conversation segment at the film festival on Saturday.
Saudi actress Khairiah Abulaban was also spotted on the red carpet ahead of the two screenings.
Adding to the jam-packed day, Lebanese actor, director and writer Nadine Labaki — who enjoyed breakout success with Oscar-nominated and Cannes Jury Prize-winning third feature "Capernaum" in 2018 — was presented with the Variety International Filmmaker Vanguard award as she addressed the audience in an hour-long In Conversation panel.
The Red Sea International Film Festival runs until Dec. 10.
Topics: Red Sea International Film Festival 2022 Tara Emad Ruba Zarour
British supermodel Naomi Campbell spotted in Abu Dhabi with her daughter /node/2242196/lifestyle
DUBAI: British supermodel Naomi Campbell was spotted in Abu Dhabi visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque this week.
The 52-year-old catwalk star shared images of herself at the touristic hotspot in the UAE wearing a leopard print abaya with a grey headscarf.
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Campbell visited the mosque with her daughter. In some of the pictures she shared on Instagram, Campbell can be seen standing in one of the mosque's halls holding her little girl's hands.
"Splendor of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque," she wrote on Instagram to her 14 million followers. "Thank you (for the) breathtaking tour," she added, thanking her organizers.
Since announcing the arrival of her daughter in May 2021, Campbell has only shared a few images of her child.
Topics: Naomi Campbell Abu Dhabi
Christie's Dubai turns itself into a garden of jewels to attract Gulf collectors /node/2242086/lifestyle
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DUBAI: Christie's Dubai has transformed itself into a veritable garden until Feb. 3 to present its latest jewelry-selling exhibition, "Garden of Wonders," featuring pieces estimated between $10,000 to a whopping $4.5 million.
Partnering with A2Z, an art advisory service founded by Abdulrahman H. Al-Zayani for private clients in the Gulf who wish to expand their jewelry collections, the exhibition is an opportunity for visitors to dive into an exotic garden filled with jewelry inspired by nature.
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The exhibition features a finely curated selection of pieces made from precious gemstones including diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies alongside a large selection of important natural saltwater pearl pieces, including pearls originating from the Gulf region.
"It is a privilege for Christie's to work with A2Z. Our friend, Abdulrahman, has been a colleague for years now, but he was a collector even before he was a colleague. He's always had good eyes and is an esteemed friend," said Julien Brunie, senior director and international head of private sales jewelry at Christie's, in an interview with Arab News.
Brunie went on to explain how the partnership with the art advisory is a way for Christie's to ensure quality and selectivity in the pieces they offer.
"Christie's is the world's leading auction house since 1766. We have a fabulous network of experts, clients, friends and collectors. But we don't have Christie's branded pieces to sell. So, we bring to the market what we think is the best," added Brunie.
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The exhibition is led by a stunning diamond bracelet by Harry Winston comprising 99 emerald-cut diamonds of 141.00 carats in total with a central stone of 11.32 carats. Made in 1975, this comes from a private collection in the Middle East.
Al-Zayani, who founded A2Z advisory in 2018, spoke about the designers and jewelers to watch out for at the exhibition.
"We have bigger, older names such as Harry Winston, Cartier and Van Cleef. And then from the newer names, we tried to collect or curate from all over the world. This time we're starting from India with jewelers like VAK, for example. Vishal (Kothari) is a very young, dynamic guy based out of Mumbai, and he works very nicely with cutting stones. His prices are not steep yet. He just recently showcased his work at Bergdorf Goodman in New York. So, he's fun," said Al-Zayani, adding other up-and-coming names like Greek designer Nikos Koulis, Brazilian designer Fernando Jorge, and London-based jeweler Noor Fares to the list.
Al-Zayani also pointed to the establishment of Christie's Dubai as a catalyst for the growing interest in jewelry collection in the Middle East. "I think Christie's has definitely added a lot by creating this space in Dubai International Financial Center. They've spent beautifully on it, and it's next to the nicest restaurants. It's a very nice atmosphere and, most importantly, you feel so safe. Even if you're walking on the street with a $10 million ring, there's no way anyone's going to touch you," he said.
Brunie chimed in to also point out that the Middle East, in general, has always had good taste when it comes to jewelry.
"We were discussing only yesterday about the collection in the region and that it's rare to find outdated pieces in the region. You find classic pieces. That's something that speaks to the taste for good jewels here," said Brunie.
Topics: Christie's Dubai Christie's Garden of Wonders
Lebanon-born Nina Ali exits 'Real Housewives of Dubai' /node/2242026/lifestyle
Lebanon-born Nina Ali exits 'Real Housewives of Dubai'
DUBAI: "The Real Housewives of Dubai" cast member Nina Ali is exiting the show after just one season as the Bravo reality series gears up to start filming season two.
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"It was an honor to be a part of the debut season of The Real Housewives of Dubai, and to help Bravo bring this beloved franchise to the city I call home," Ali posted on Instagram. "I'm grateful to the network, Andy Cohen, and the team at Truly Original for welcoming me into this extended family and for embracing the diversity of riches Dubai has to offer."
Ali also added that she has some "exciting opportunities" coming up.
"2023 has already brought many exciting opportunities my way, including an emerging new business, new home and new adventures, so for now I'll be moving my attention away from the show to allow myself the space to focus on new challenges," the businesswoman, entrepreneur and mother of three added.
Topics: Nina Ali Real Housewives of Dubai
Dubai's Orfali Bros Bistro nabs top spot at MENA's 50 Best Restaurants awards as Myazu voted Saudi Arabia's best eatery /node/2241671/lifestyle
Dubai's Orfali Bros Bistro nabs top spot at MENA's 50 Best Restaurants awards as Myazu voted Saudi Arabia's best eatery
Japanese eatery Myazu in Riyadh has been named the best restaurant in Saudi Arabia. (Instagram)
ABU DHABI: Japanese eatery Myazu in Riyadh has been named the best restaurant in Saudi Arabia by the World's 50 Best Restaurants MENA list in a ceremony held in Aby Dhabi on Monday night as Dubai's Orfali Bros Bistro nabbed the overall top spot.
The ranking is voted on by a body formed of 250 restaurant experts in the region, known as the Academy. Each member casts seven votes for those that are – in their expert opinion – the best dining experiences in the MENA region.
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The top 10 consisted of eateries from around the region, with a heavy showing from Dubai, including Moonrise in Dubai at number 10, Zooba (Zamalek) in Cairo at number 9, Fakhreldin in Amman at number 8, Kinoya in Dubai at number 7, George & John in Tel Aviv at number 6, 3 Fils in Dubai at number 5, Ossiano in Dubai at number 4, Fusions by Tala in Manama at number 3, Trèsind Studio in Dubai at number 2 and Orfali Bros Bistro in Dubai at number 1.
"Also crowned The Best Restaurant in the UAE, this Dubai establishment is the restaurant embodiment of three brothers from Aleppo, Syria. The dining experience here is focused on storytelling, where every flavour, ingredient and technique has played a special part in the trio's story. The atmosphere, with the rhythm set by the work in the two-storey kitchen overlooking the dining space, is fun, indulgent and at times nostalgic," the organization posted on Instagram shortly after the announcement.
Commenting on Saudi Arabia's best restaurant, the organization posted: "Under the leadership of chef Ian Pengelley, (Myazu) is a spot where harmony reigns in texture, aromas and flavors. Some dishes push the envelope of gastronomic craftsmanship while others focus on Japanese fan favorites, but all are set apart by a sophisticated presentation that has become part of this restaurant's DNA."
The eatery ranked number 18 on the list, just after Tawlet Mar Mikhael in Beirut.
Meanwhile, the Middle East & North Africa's Best Female Chef Award 2023 went to Palestinian chef Salam Dakkak and this year's Estrella Damm N.A. Chefs' Choice Award went to Moustafa Elrefaey of Zooba in Cairo.
Here is the full list of restaurants:
1. Orfali Bros Bistro, Dubai
2. Tresind Studio, Dubai
3. Fusions by Tala, Manama
4. Ossiano, Dubai
5. 3 Fils, Dubai
6. George & John, Tel Aviv
7. Kinoya, Dubai
8. Fakhreldin, Amman
9. Zooba, Cairo
10. Moonrise, Dubai
11. Reif Kushiyaki, Dubai
12. Kazoku, Cairo
13. Zuma, Dubai
14. OCD, Tel Aviv
15. Lowe, Dubai,
16. Baron, Beirut
17. Gaia, Dubai
18. Myazu, Riyadh
19. Tawlet Mar Mikhael, Beirut
20. Em Sherif, Beirut
21. LPM, Dubai
22. Sachi, Giza
23. Marble, Riyadh
24. A by Yuval Ben Neriah, Tel Aviv
25. CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Manama
26. Hoseki, Dubai
27. La Grande Table Marocain, Marrakech
28. Coya, Dubai
29. Shams El Balad, Amman
30. Sachi, Cairo
31. Masso, Manama
32. Animar, Tel Aviv
33. Coya, Abu Dhabi
34. La Closerie, Tunis
35. 11 Woodfire, Dubai
36. Sufra, Amman
37. Iloli, Casablanca
38. LPM, Riyadh
39. Sesamo, Marrakech
40. Milgo Milbar, Tel Aviv
41. Alee, Amman
42. White Robata, Kuwait City
43. Zuma, Abu Dhabi
44. Jun's, Dubai
45. Reif Kushiyaki, Cairo
46. +61, Marrakech
47. 13C Bar in the Back, Amman
48. HaBasta, Tel Aviv
49. Hakkasan, Abu Dhabi
50. Bonjiri, Salmiya, Kuwait
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Sundance Film Festival 2023 closes with three Mideast filmmakers winning awards
DUBAI: The 2023 Sundance Film Festival — which took its final bow this weekend in Park City, Utah, after its first in-person edition since 2020 — saw three Middle Eastern films winning awards, including "The Persian Version," "Shayda" and "Animalia."
Iranian American director Maryam Keshavarz's "The Persian Version" won the Audience Award and Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award in the US Dramatic Competition. c
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The film follows a large Iranian American family gathering for the patriarch's heart transplant when a family secret catapults the estranged mother and daughter into an exploration of the past.
It was one of three films at Sundance this year to be directed by Iranian women, the others being "Joonam" and "Shayda."
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Noora Niasari's "Shayda" took home the Audience Award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. The film follows Shayda, a brave Iranian mother, who finds refuge in an Australian women's shelter with her six-year-old daughter. But when her estranged husband re-enters their lives, Shayda's path to freedom is jeopardized.
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The third regional film to win an award at Sundance is "Animalia" by Morocco's Sofia Alaoui, who took home the Special Jury Award for Creative Vision. The film follows a young mother-to-be as she experiences an alien invasion with a sense of dread that slowly turns into liberation.
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Mack has been working since november the 1st on gifts for the family.She is so very excited about all the gifts she made.They made a bag and wrapped the gifts so no one would see them.Here is her special gift bag.
I cannot wait to see whats in it.
I used to look forward to the gifts my children made with their own hands. I still have every one of them and since some are ornaments, they always get put on the tree. I love the gift bag, so cute.
i STILL tell my kids that handmade is best for mommy! Can't wait to see what she put inside. How sweet!
I'm anxious to see what's inside!! You will have to do a follow-up post!!


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For Such A Time As This! Lessons From Esther For Today!
The Promised Land! God's Provision, Our Possession!
Caleb - A Man Who Followed The Lord With All His Heart!
The Lord Rewards Caleb For His Faithfulness!
An Inheritance From the Lord!
Spiritual Victory - How The Battle Was Won!
Be On Top Of Circumstances!
The Day The Sun Stood Still!
Now Is The Time To Worship!
To Circumcise or Not To Circumcise, That is The Question?
Moving Out With Reverence And Obedience!
A Stroll Along The Covenant Trail!


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Trant's 150th Anniversary Dinner
On Tuesday 8 October 215 Trantites gathered at Merchant Taylors' Hall to celebrate an important milestone. Housemaster Stephen Rich spoke on behalf of current Trantites and General Sir Nick Carter (H, 72-76), Chief of the Defence Staff, replied on behalf of the guests, giving an enthralling brief on world affairs. An excellent evening was had by all.
60+ Years-on Reunion Lunch
85 members of the senior cohort of OWs gathered for lunch in the grand surroundings of the Cavalry & Guards Club's Coffee Room, with a stunning view looking over Green Park. They were addressed by Nick Ferguson (C, 1961-66) for the home team and Peter Stormonth Darling (C, 1945-50) replied on behalf of the guests, the last of whom left the premises at 4.15pm.
Phil's 150th Celebration Dinner
230 Philites, a record so far for this series of 150th celebrations, gathered at Merchant Taylors' Hall on Tuesday 19th March 2019. They were addressed by housemaster David Yeomans, to much applause from the younger element present. Harvey White (1949-54), who had organised the Centenary Dinner in 1969, also at Merchant Taylors', replied on behalf of the guests in a heartfelt manner. An epic evening.
Chawker's 150th Celebration Dinner
217 Chawkerite's, including immaculately behaved current 5th year boys, gathered at the lovely Merchant Taylor's Hall to mark the 150th Anniversary of Hawkins', twice the number who had dined at the House of Commons in 1969. James Hodgins, the Housemaster, welcomed the guests, and in particular the Sen Man Major General Stuart Watson (1936-41), and was followed by Malcolm Borthwick (1952-56), who replied on the guests' behalf. Domum was sung with great gusto. A most memorable evening, thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Freddie's 150th Celebration
195 Freddieites, including current 4th and 5th year boys, gathered in the sumptuous surroundings of Merchant Taylors' Hall to mark the 150th Anniversary of Freddie Morshead's founding of E House; this was rather more than the 121 who dined at the Connaught Rooms in January 1969.
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60 years-on Reunion Lunch
Wednesday 7 March 2018
55 OWs aged about 80 gathered at the Cavalry and Guards Club for lunch- a number admitted that this was the first time that they had been in touch with the school for 60 years! Alex Roe brought the assembled company up to date with events at the school and Simon Raison (A, 52-57), surrounded by Furleyites of his vintage replied on behalf of the guests.
30 Years-on Reunion Dinner
60 OWs of the Classes of '87, '88 & '89 gathered at the Cavalry and Guards Club. Tim Giddings, Editor of The Trusty Servant and Housemaster elect of Freddie's spoke about how Win Coll notions had changed over the years and Sen man Julien Byrne (H, 82-87) replied on behalf of the guests. A very late night was had by most!
A bright but cold and frosty morning greeted 35 nearly-70 year olds when they arrived at School for a welcome cup of coffee. This was followed be a tour of Treasury- Rachel Wragg conducting the guests skilfully around the exhibits. Drinks and lunch followed: Stephen Cobb spoke for the Home Team and Robert Jennings replied on behalf of the guests. By this time tribal noises could be heard outside and the company decamped into Meads, bathed in glorious sunshine, to watch a game of XVs which was a closer win by OTH than many had originally predicted.
Kenny's 150th Anniversary Dinner
Within the splendid surroundings of the Merchant Taylors' Hall, Threadneedle Street, 210 Kennyites sat down to celebrate 150 years since the house had been established by Rev Fearon. Included among the guests were 27 4th and 5th year boys, thus the age range was 17- 93 (Rob Tillard (D, 1937-42) who turned up for drinks). Housemaster Matt Winter welcomed the guests and Brigadier Andrew Myrtle (D, 1946-51) replied on their behalf. A splendid evening was had by all and there was a particularly healthy representation from younger Old Kennyites, which bodes well for the future.
Freddie's turn is on 2 October 2018.
Under 25's Reunion Dinner
Fifty-three young OWs gathered in the Army and Navy club for an evening of reminiscing and bonhomie (drinking, eating and what we got away with….) It was a particularly good atmosphere, with a splendidly amusing and engaging speech from Ian Fraser, Master in College. It was indeed so good that even Old Wallis managed to stay awake until pudding! Let's relive the memories and do it all again next year!
Boat Club 150 Anniversary
95 OWs and parents gathered in College Hall for a dinner to celebrate Boat Club 150. Mr Alex Clayton, Master in Charge of Rowing, welcomed the guests and Christopher Turner (Coll, 1943-48), Toby Backhouse (B, 1982-87), Alexander Wythe (Coll, 2012-17) and Harry Peters ( B, 2011-16) replied.
OW Parliamentarian Dinner
Six top-year boys were shepherded up to the House of Lords by the Second Master and Alex Roe. There Viscount Younger (F, 1969-74) provided a tour of the glorious Queen's Robing Room and Royal Gallery, followed by a presentation on the role of the Upper House. They then joined the Visitor and a dozen OW parliamentarians- working peers and MPs-for drinks and dinner. The Warden spoke on behalf of the school and Alex Ellis (K, 1980-85), Director General in the DEXEU, replied. An evening that the boys will remember.
The Monty Rendall Amiens Dinner Centennial
One hundred years to the day after the original Amiens Dinner, a short Remembrance Parade was held in War Cloister, followed by drinks and a delicious dinner, skilfully designed by Viv Nutbeam to resemble the original. The 70 attendees- the same number as in France, were made up of senior OW military, young serving officers and descendants of the 1917 diners. The Headmaster spoke about Monty Rendall's script in War Cloister and Lieutenant General Sir Hew Pike (I, 1956-60) replied on behalf of the guests. A most memorable evening.
Bath and Bristol Dinner
34 OWs and their wives filled the glorious interior of the Merchants' Hall, Clifton. Chairman Dayrell McArthur (I, 1959-64) welcomed the guests and Martin Clarke (K, 54-59) described the current condition of the school. Next year it is back to Bath.
65+ Years-on Reunion
23 members of the senior cohort of OWs gathered for what has now become established as an annual event at the Cavalry & Guards Club. The Sub-Warden Robert Sutton (Coll, 1966-71) welcomed the guests and briefed the assembled company about the school. Adrian Longley (C, 1939-43), replied on behalf of the guests. Smart surroundings, good food, very old friends- what could be better!
20 Years-on Reunion
Raucous, rowdy revelry was the key note at this reunion of 20 year on OWs. The atmosphere generated by those around the table was terrific. A wonderful speech from the Guest Speaker Malcolm Hebron, Director of Drama (A, 1993-98), producing excellent imitas of the great characters among the dons of your day was complemented by James Devas and his tell all 'the follies of youth' reply on behalf of the OWs! Discussion flowed on in the members bar until the small hours, just like being 'back up to House' …. Let's do it all again next year.
50 Years-on Lunch
48 OWs of the Classes of 1966-68 gathered at the Cavalry & Guards Club on 16th March. Bishop Ambrose of Methoni said a Greek Grace, Andrew Joy (C, 1970-74) and Fellow, updated the assembled company about the state of the School and Sen Man Anthony Stamp (G, 1961-66) proposed the toast Crescet res wiccamica. Sun streaming off Green Park into a beautiful dining room made an excellent backdrop for a most entertaining reunion.
A large gathering of 73 OWs from the classes of 1955-58 assembled for coffee in School, followed by a Div Hour in Chantry: Michael Wallace described the WW1 experiences of four OWs, using a US 1917 pattern bayonet as a teaching aid! Drinks and lunch were followed by a tour round the new Treasury and Commoner v OTH VIs.
On a grey overcast afternoon, and in the teeth of a bitterly cold wind, 34 members of the Classes of '85, '86 ,'87 & '88 gathered to watch Commoners comfortably beat OTH at XVs. This was followed by an enthralling ''Div Hour'' in the new Treasury, taken by Dr Richard Foster, the Keeper, who had emptied the silver display cases so that his precious cups could be handled by the assembled OWs. Drinks, compline and dinner followed, with Julian Spencer, Head of Classics, speaking for the home team, while Innes Henry (F, 1980-85) replied for the guests.
48 members of the Classes of '86, '87 & '88 came together for dinner at the Cavalry & Guards Club. They were welcomed by Alex Roe, Director of Win Coll Soc, who declared himself extremely happy with the large Philite contingent, many of whom he had not seen since 1975. The Sub-Warden, Robert Sutton, was the home team speaker; Calum Sillars replied on behalf of the guests and extolled the benefits of getting on the water in general and OW Sailing Club in particular.
Under 25s Dinner
Smiles all round and a grand evening of wine, food and above all great company at the under 25s OW dinner at the Rag. Thank you to the 46 who supported this event. A great turn-out. Let's do it all again next year and beat the 50 guests mark!
25-45's Dinner
In an atmosphere of bonhomie across the generations, the 25-45 OWs settled down to dinner in the Waterloo room. Daniel Hilken (I, 1984-89) was Sen Man joining in the now traditional singing of Happy Birthday to Nikhil Venkateswaran (I, 1984-89). James Menhinick (D, 2000-05) gave the speech on behalf of the OWs and Mr Nick Wilks, Second Master, gave the "state of the nation" speech on behalf of the School. The Director of Winchester College Society had a much lighter purse by midnight down in the members' bar!
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There was a record turn–out of 48 at the Cavalry & Guards Club from the Class of '51 and earlier, despite the best attempts of the Southern Region RMT to prevent attendance. Stuart Watson (F, 1936-41) was hailed as Sen Man, Mike Wallis from the home team discussed the merits and otherwise of Spencer Leeson and Walter Oakshott, and Fane Vernon (H, 1937-42) replied on behalf of the guests. Altogether great fun.
A merry band of some 35 OWs gathered at the Cavalry and Guards club on Thursday 17 March. Kennyites and Philites seemed to be in the ascendancy. In the absence of a Collegeman MDW was forced to give the short grace in his best Scottish Latin accent. Patrick Herring the new Director of Studies and former Housedon of Toye's gave the speech on behalf of the school. Nikki Singla (E) replied on behalf of the OWs, recounting the follies of youth, and as ever " what we got away with". If you missed out this year do come next year for the classes of 96, 97 and 98.
Laying up of a Union Standard of The Life Guards
The School received a great honour on Sunday 13 March when a Life Guards Standard was laid up on the altar in Chapel. Following a brief parade in War Cloister, with a CCF Guard being inspected by Maj Gen Sir Simon Cooper (B, 1949-54) and in the presence of Field Marshall Lord Guthrie, Colonel of The Life Guards and The Warden, the Standard was marched to Chapel were it was received on behalf of the School by the Dean of Chapel, Rev'd Dr Simon Thorn. Eight bandsmen in the organ loft lifted the Choir's rendition of Parry's' I was glad' to ethereal heights.
Win Coll looked at its best and splendid hospitality for Life Guard guests and a collection of senior OW soldiers was provided with drinks and lunch in School. The Standard's final resting place will be hanging from the ceiling in Crimea.
40 members of the classes of '65,'66 & '67 gathered at Win Coll on Saturday 12th March. For 45 minutes, they were enthralled and highly entertained by a ' Div Hour' from Peter Cramer, Art History Don, on the Giselbertus image of Eve on a capital in Autun Cathedral. This was followed by an excellent lunch in School, with amusing speeches by Nick Ferguson (Fellow; C, 1961-66), who praised the efficient functioning of GoBo, and then Mark Pyper (D, 1960-65), who described the perils of quoting Notions when outside the Win Coll context.
A thrilling game of VIs followed on a relatively dry College Canvas, basking in the early spring sunshine, followed by tea. A memorable day for all.
On a bright afternoon, but with a bitterly cold northerly wind sweeping across Meads, 35 members of the Classes of '75, '76 & '77 gathered to watch XVs, followed by a most entertaining ''Div Hour'' in Chantry, taken by Dr Richard Foster, the Keeper of Treasury, who explained the history of Chantry and described the exciting prospect of the new Treasury's opening in September. Drinks, Compline and dinner followed, with Patrick Herring, Director of Studies, speaking for the home team, while Professor Francis Pott (C, 1971-75) replied for the guests on the easy subject of '' the Wonder of being an Old Wykehamist''.
On Friday 29 January, 50 OWs gathered at the Rag (Army and Navy club, Pall Mall) for a merry evening of food and wine. There were very strong turn-outs from Kenny's, Trant's and College. The speech on behalf of the School was given by Laurence Guymer. This proved to be a hilarious account of " one day in the life of a don in term time" Judging from the raucous laughter, his insights into the comings and goings of Flint Court touched many a raw nerve! We'll do it all again next year same place, different speaker at the end of January.
25-45s Dinner
A grand night was had by some 50 OWs in the Cavalry and Guards club. A double whammy of superb speeches from Nick Salwey (B, 1982-96) and André Sokol (D, 1985-90) lit up the evening. The highlight of the evening, however, was a lusty, yet dirge like rendition in true up to House style of " Happy Birthday" sung to Nikhil Venkateswaran (I, 1984-89). Let's do it all again next year!
42 OWs from the classes of '64, '65 & '66 gathered at the Cavalry & Guards Club on Tuesday 29 September 2015. Charles Sinclair (B, 1961-66) , Nick Ferguson (C, 1961-66) and Robert Woods (G, 1960-64) provided a strong representation from GoBo, with Robert speaking on behalf of the home team, encouraging all OWs to become involved in the management of their local schools as well as supporting Win Coll. Bruce Dinwiddy (C, 1959-64) replied on behalf of the guests.
41 OWs from the classes of '74, '75 & '76 gathered at the Cavalry & Guards Club on Tuesday 22 September 2015. On one of his first public outings in his new post, the Second Master Nick Wilks gave an amusing account of his first impressions after two weeks in the job. David Anderson (Coll, 1969-74), hotfoot from running a successful Win Coll v. OWs sailing weekend at Seaview, replied on behalf of the guests. David was also keen to point out that, although he was mentioned twice on the 1974 Long Roll (on show for the evening), he had actually left the School by then and was this a record? A most enjoyable evening closed with Professor Francis Pott (C, 1971-75) playing a few bars on the Club piano.
Nevin Pot
In a repeat of last year's highly successful tournament, 60 young OWs from the universities and the recently employed, but also including a team of 'Vets'- i.e. middle-aged men rather than animal doctors - spent a glorious afternoon in the Winchester sunshine playing IXs to an exceptionally high standard. A brand new cup - Nevin Pot, which had been generously donated by David Fellowes was given its first airing and was awarded by Michael Nevin himself in an emotional speech: not only were the Hopperite Team the winners, beating Exeter in a nail-biting final 24-22 and benefitting from the eight post busts of James Essex, but the great man also admitted that Win: Co: Fo: was what he had most enjoyed during the combined total of 43 years he had spent at Win Coll.
Thanks go to Oli Wettern for yet again proving that social media is an effective way of herding OWs and for his calm organisation of the teams and playing schedule. It is fully intended to make this a permanent fixture in the OW sporting calendar, so please put Sunday 20 March 2016 in your diary now. Stuart Churchill is already onside!
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A pro-assimilation stance is sometimes anti-Semitic, and sometimes not.
immediate context as well as the historical context).
Who the speaker or writer was (what other views they held, either when they made a statement, or prior to making the statement, or afterwards).
What nationality or ethnicity the speaker is or was.
What the speaker or writer intended (though innocent intentions are not enough escape the charge of anti-Semitism).
What the speaker or writer "meant" (by whatever standard the accuser decides to apply).
From this point of view, it is hard to defend any pro-assimilation stance against charges of anti-Semitism. The definition appears to be so ambiguous that it boils down to, "Anti-Semitism applies to any pro-assimilation stance that the accuser chooses to apply it to."
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I have had a very exciting week. It started with and Interview at BBC Esssex talking about my Personal Training business www.virtual-healthclub.com and Alzheimer's a topic I am passionate about.On the way to the show the sun was just coming up and I love that part of the Day. Every thing was so still hardly anyone on the road.I arrived at the the Bbc and I felt as though I was in a sweet shop, Iwas so exicited to be invited. I had an amazing time and need my on slot talking to people I loved it especially the Alzheimer's part. We need to engage more people in speaking up about Alzheimer's.
The week ended by me meeting a fabulous women who helped me with my writing ( preparing my work). I felt so inspired.
She commented on my work I am very lucky.