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The coronavirus infection rate for every part of Kent ahead of the Tier review announcement
Several areas still rank among the worst in the country for COVID-19 cases
Jamie Rose
Updated 21:04, 16 DEC 2020
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Six parts in Kent now have coronavirus infection rates above 500 - meaning more than one in every 200 residents have returned a positive test in the last week.
The latest figures released this evening (December 16) represent a damaging blow to the county ahead of the Government's announcement of the latest Tier allocations, which takes place on Thursday (December 16).
The situation continues to worsen for Swale and Medway, who are still ranked worst in the country but now with hundreds more new cases compared to the week before
Dover (5th), Ashford (7th), which recorded the second biggest weekly rise in the country, and Maidstone (8th) also rank among the worst 10 of England's 315 areas.
The figures, for the seven days to December 12, are expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Of the 315 local areas in England, 255 (81%) have seen a rise in case rates and 60 (19%) have seen a fall.
The areas with the biggest week-on-week jumps are Thurrock (up from 255.2 to 601.7, with 1,049 new cases); Ashford (up from 259.2 to 599.9, with 780 new cases); and Epping Forest (up from 249.8 to 552.1, with 727 new cases).
Mass COVID testing rolled out at secondary schools in Kent's worst affected areas
The huge amount of time it will take to vaccinate Kent against coronavirus at the current rate
The list below uses figures calculated by the PA news agency, based on Public Health England data published on December 16 on the Government's coronavirus dashboard.
From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to December 12; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to December 12; rate of new cases in the seven days to December 5; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to December 5.
Swale, 742.3, (1114), 625.0, (938)
Medway, 734.9, (2047), 605.6, (1687)
Dover, 612.9, (724), 375.0, (443)
Ashford, 599.9, (780), 259.2, (337)
Maidstone, 569.8, (979), 415.5, (714)
Canterbury, 536.3, (887), 325.3, (538)
Gravesham, 498.4, (533), 426.4, (456)
Folkestone and Hythe, 458.4, (518), 300.9, (340)
Thanet, 457.3, (649), 422.8, (600)
Tonbridge and Malling, 455.5, (602), 283.0, (374)
Dartford, 433.4, (488), 293.1, (330)
Tunbridge Wells, 305.8, (363), 174.4, (207)
Sevenoaks, 259.2, (313), 135.0, (163)


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Where to Watch 2023 Oscar-Nominated Movies: Best Picture
January 24, 2023 by Ashu
What's it about? The sequel to 2009's Avatar once again follows Na'vi Jake Sully, his wife Neytiri, and their family. As a new threat to their family emerges, the Sullys must seek refuge with a new clan in Pandora.
Where to stream: Avatar: The Way of Water is still playing in theaters and not currently available to stream, but once it is, you'll be able to watch it on Disney+ (starting at $7.99/month). The first Avatar, which was also nominated for best picture, is available to watch now on Disney+.
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Q: Running a native insert query in spring boot I am trying to run a simple insert query in spring boot but I am unable to do so.
Query:
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    List < Local > insertattributes(@Param("userId")String userId,@Param("address") String address ,@Param("name")String name,@Param("pin") String pin);

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java.sql.SQLException: Can not issue data manipulation statements with executeQuery().

A: An insert statement doesn't return the inserted record. Since you're expecting a list to be returned executeQuery() is executed by Spring. What you want is the executiong of executeUpdate() which is only executed for void methods.
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South Korea reports big jump in coronavirus cases
NBC Feb 21, 2020 11:40 AM ET
The number of cases of coronavirus in South Korea has doubled in 24 hours, reaching 204
As the government works to prevent the spread of the virus, events have been cancelled and delayed, and some facilities are being closed down until further notice.
The total number of COVID-19 cases stemming from "patient 31" in the city of 2.5 million people— which is two hours south of the capital, Seoul — comes to 58 and of the total 42 made contact at the church.
Another 15 were infected in contact at the local hospital, one person infected at the hospital has died, according to a briefing from Korea's Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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What Twitter and the NYT have in common
By Dave Winer on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 8:56 PM.
Reading this survey of Twitter's QuickBar, and having read a dozen articles about the Times paywall (and written one of my own), there was something eerily familiar about the QuickBar story. Didn't take long to figure it out.
Neither company has a way to sustain itself finanically.
Not only that, they don't have any ideas.
The difference between the Times and Twitter is that we've known that about the Times for a long time, and only suspected it about Twitter.
I think it's pretty unfortunate that these companies are taking chances with the parts of their systems that work to cover up for the fact that they have no clue how to be a business in their respective futures.
Funny thing is, they're like ships passing in the night. Each is the solution to the others' problem.
BTW, one obvious idea for Twitter to make money that I've not heard discussed is simply let us pay to ease up from the 140-character limit. Let's say the new limit is 256 characters, but you have to pay $2 per year per character. So if you can only afford $50, your limit will be 165 characters. To go all the way to the max would be 2 * (256 - 140) or $232. I bet NPR would kill to have such a premium to offer.
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By Scott Shepard March 6 ,	2019
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We would all like to be able to take up to 12 weeks of paid time off every year if something bad happens to us, or to a family member, or if we are blessed with a child, or face any number of other stressful circumstances. In fact, that's exactly the problem – we would all like to do that! And once we started paying a payroll tax to underwrite that benefit, many of us would do that. The result would be ever-increasing payroll taxes and still a high likelihood of the system going broke.
These are some numbers we've been working through here at Yankee Institute, trying to figure out what is likely to happen in the real world if Connecticut approves a paid family and medical leave act ("FMLA") in something like the form which is currently moving through the legislature.
We conclude that it's very unlikely that the fund will remain solvent for long at a 0.5 percent payroll tax.
It is more likely that the fund will require significant increases in the payroll tax while still either requiring considerable reductions in benefit generosity and/or going broke in relatively short order.
Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 5003 would mandate a 0.5 percent payroll tax for all employees to fund a $1,000/week paid FMLA benefit for all workers for up to 12 weeks per year every year. The bill has already been passed out of committee.
The mean annual wage in Connecticut is somewhat less than $60,000/year.[1] Because that average includes all income, not just the amount below the payroll-tax threshold, using it for these purposes technically (even if only in the short term) overestimates the amount of revenue that will be generated by this tax.[2] Using it, nevertheless, for simplicity's sake yields this result: the average Connecticut worker will pay $300/year as a result of the initial 0.5 percent payroll tax.
Assuming very conservative administrative costs for the program of 10 percent of collections and benefit payments, it will take 44 workers' payroll taxes to support one worker's full use of the FMLA benefit each year.
It follows, then, that if just 2.27 percent of workers take full advantage of paid FMLA – and no one else takes any FMLA time at all – the program will nevertheless go broke almost immediately at a 0.5 percent payroll tax and sink further into the red every year from there.
This means that the state will have to start hiking this payroll tax almost as soon as it starts paying benefits. How high will it get? That depends on how many workers take partial or full advantage of the FMLA benefit each year.
It's not clear what the initial use rate will be. We can expect the rate to be fairly high, however, because under the proposed legislation, the benefit would pay out 100 percent of a worker's weekly wage,up to a total of $1,000 per week for 12 weeks per year. This higher payment will induce more people to use the benefit than otherwise would, which in turn will drive up the costs of the program, which in turn will drive up the payroll tax.
Consider this close comparison. Many employers offer sick days. These sick days usually offer full compensation for the day(s) missed, but with a limit on use of much less than 12 weeks a year. Assume that the average employee has five sick days a year. Now assume that the average employee uses, again on average, just one of those sick days every year. That represents a 20 percent use of sick days.
If FMLA use rises to 20 percent, then the payroll tax will have to rise by nearly 9 times, to nearly 4.5 percent. At 4.5 percent the average Connecticut worker would pay $2,700 per year in state FMLA payroll tax – more in FMLA payroll tax than in state income tax.
There are a variety of reasons to believe that use won't reach 20 percent, especially right away. But even very constrained use will require increases in the payroll tax or bankruptcy of the fund. And as the payroll tax rises, inhibitions against using the benefit – and a desire to get something back for those increasingly burdensome deductions – will rise. This suggests markedly increased use of the benefit over time, and a spiral of ever-increasing payroll deductions.
From this, we conclude that Connecticut's paid FMLA benefit, as currently structured, will likely become unstable very quickly, resulting in ever-rising payroll taxes even as benefits are slashed and the program itself veers into bankruptcy. We have not seen any effort by the state of Connecticut realistically to demonstrate that this level of payroll tax can possibly support this level of benefit into a sustainable future. If the state were to undertake such a calculation, we would need it to show its work carefully; the state hardly has an impressive track record of properly calculating the cost benefit programs and funding them accordingly. But in this instance, it appears not even to have tried.
That is not, we think, the best possible basis on which to establish a new government program. Connecticut state government is beset by fiscal emergencies and unpayable bills on all sides. Why on earth is it seriously considering setting up another expensive failure now?
[1]See https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_ct.htm.
[2]That figure decreases somewhat because the current proposal would charge the payroll tax on income only up to the Social Security maximum, which is now (in 2019) $132,900. See https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/quickfacts/prog_highlights/index.html. Because that cap will be raised automatically upon fund shortfalls, however, we don't expect it to remain in place for long. See proposed S.B. 1 § 2(c)(1)-(3) (2019). (The legislature has designed this legislation so that the base upon which the payroll tax will operate will rise automatically to meet the needs of the program, without the legislature having to vote for – and thus take responsibility for – those tax increases. Instead, increases in the top amounts subject to the payroll tax will occur automatically upon a determination of the administrator of the program that such increases are necessary to the solvency of the program, unless the legislature votes down the increase by a three-fifths vote. Because we expect this to happen almost immediately, we also expect that this initial exclusion is effectively meaningless once benefit distributions start.)
Scott Shepard
Thank god for honest reporting.
Whether you are a Democrat, Republican or Independent, we should all be able to agree on one fact: The government sucks at everything it does. Politicians lie, cheat, steal and perpetually waste tax payers' money without recourse. So why in the hell would anyone vote to give them more money and more power??? It's beyond me.
If you search this topic on google, 99% of the headlines reflect articles praising the new legislation or merely outline the changes to the current legislation without evaluating its potential for success or failure. Isn't that the job of the media, to be the watchdog over governmental abuse and irresponsibility? Not just to nod in bovine agreement because they share the same Democrat talking points?
Typical far left Democrats claiming to be virtuous by passing feel-good-legislation that doesn't work and wastes taxpayers' money. In lieu of considering all compensating factors, most importantly the probability of failure, they pass it anyway knowing the governor is just as dumb as they are and will sign it, and if anyone challenges their ideas they shout "RACIST!" from their factitious pedestal of self-proclaimed moral superiority.
This state of Connecticut does so much talk on taxing homeowner and business that everyone seems to be moving out. The government and legislators officials will find them selves living in this tax invasion state alone, taxing each other.
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Morris Garages (MG) gave Cebu a glimpse of its vehicle lineup at its new Cebu dealership along AS Fortuna Street in Banilad, Mandaue City on Tuesday evening.
MG Cebu puts on display in its showroom the MG RX5 compact SUV, MG ZS subcompact SUV and the MG 6 compact sedan, all of which boasts of rich British automotive heritage dating back to over 90 years.
In an interview with Cebu Daily News during the meet and greet event, MG Cebu Sales Manager Valarie Borja said she is positive that the brand will be well received by the Cebuano market, despite now being made by the SAIC Group, which is China's largest car maker.
"I think Cebu will be ready to take on the brand because it's something new. And, considering the price positioning we have, it can really compete well with the other brands," Borja said.
Prices are a huge advantage for MG vehicles.
The MG ZS, for example, starts at a price of P868,888 for the manual transmission.
The top of the line is priced at P1,048,888, with all the premium features like soft touch materials in its panels and dashboard, sunroof and leather seats.
The MG RX5 starts at a price of P1,108,888 while the MG 6, which boasts of a 1.5-liter turbo engine, starts at P1,118,888.
All three come with a 5-year warranty.
"So if you compare it with other car brands, you can see that the prices are really very affordable," Borja added.
Borja is also confident of the success of the brand, knowing that it is handled by a reputable and recognized organization in The Covenant Car Company Inc. MG Cebu, meanwhile, is under the Genesis Motors Corporation.
"Right now, we are not concentrating on the volume (sales) yet because the brand is new. What we are concentrating on now is making the brand known to the public," Borja said.
Meanwhile, Borja is encouraging those curious about the brand to check out MG vehicles either in its newly opened showroom along AS Fortuna Street, which used to be Volvo Cebu, or at the SM City Cebu, where it is displaying its vehicle lineup until December 20.
The rear end of the MG ZS.
The rear end of the MG RX5.
The rear end of the MG6.


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Q: Category-selector in Cart Price Rules freezes I have only barely used the CPR before, but I seem to remember it working fine. Now I'm set to enter some discount codes, but don't want them to apply to sales items.
I figure I could solve this by either setting the Special Price attribute to be used in CPR. Or put them into a separate category and filter that.
Problem is; whenever I try to select a category, the entire page freezes. And I can never get any filters for attributes. (See screenshots).
Anyone got any ideas as to why these may crash?
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Edit: I see this is an official bug:
https://github.com/magento/magento2/issues/15121

A: This is a Magento 2.2.4 bug.
For the lazy who don't want to search github for the fix, I'll post it here.
In vendor/magento/module_catalog/view/adminhtml/web/js/category-checkbox-tree.js
On line 171 change:
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Tourist Places in Whitefield
Whitefield was started as a neighbourhood for the Anglo Indians and the Eurasians in the late 1800s. It was named after D.S White, who was the founder of the European and Anglo Indian Association. This association received 4,000 acres of land from Mysore Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar during the latter part of the 18th century.
Whitefield went from being a quaint neighbourhood to being the IT nerve centre of Bangalore in the early 1990's thanks to the software boom in India. Today, it is home to many world-renowned companies and startups in the technology phase.
Here are some tourist places in Whitefield that you can visit during your next trip to Bangalore:
ISKCON Temple
ISKCON Temple is a state of the art temple that is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. This temple is built using a unique architecture that combines the traditional style of architecture with a bold new aesthetic. This temple is one of the Whitefield tourist places to visit and is located about 7.3 kilometres from our hotel.
Bangalore Palace is a royal structure that is located within the city. It was purchased from Rev. J Garrett in the year 1873 at a cost of Rs. 40,000. This palace went through significant renovations from the year 1874 to the year 1878. In addition, during the subsequent years, the successors of the Wodeyar dynasty added more features like the Durbar Hall and more to the palace.
This palace has a built-up area of 45,000 sq. ft. and is set within grounds that have an area of about 454 acres. It is one of the many tourist places in Whitefield and is located about 15.5 kilometres from our hotel.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Lalbagh Botanical Garden is another one of the Whitefield tourist places that one must visit. This garden was first planned and brought to fruition by Hyder Ali. It was later managed by numerous British Superintendents before India attained independence. This botanical garden features a number of ornamental plants and a central glasshouse. This glasshouse is an important attraction within the venue and it attracts a lot of visitors who come to enjoy the intricate beauty of nature.
In addition, the Lalbagh Botanical Garden is also the site where a number of flower shows occur during important days such as Republic Day and Independence Day. Come, take a leisurely stroll and enjoy nature all around at this botanical garden that is located about 14.8 kilometres from our hotel.
Cubbon Park is a designated "Lung Area of Bengaluru". It is filled with a variety of trees and lush greenery and is one of the many reasons why Bangalore is referred to as the "Garden City of India". This park is located in the heart of the city and was originally created by Major General Sankey in the year 1870, who was the British Chief Engineer of the Mysore State. The park had an original area of about 100 acres, but with subsequent expansions and additions over the years, it now has an area close to about 300 acres. Take a trip to this park that is located about 15.7 kilometres from our hotel, about 51 minutes away.
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Tipu Sultan Summer Palace is another important attraction in Bangalore. It is a prime example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of Tipu Sultan. The construction of this structure started during the reign of Hyder Ali and was completed in the year 1791 during the reign of Tipu Sultan. This palace was used as a secretariat by the British after the death of Tipu Sultan in the fourth Anglo-Mysore war. Today it is one of the most visited tourist spots in Bangalore and is located about 15.9 kilometres from our hotel.
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Asda is testing a fully automated Wincor Nixdorf checkout in York. The machine – dubbed Rapid Scan – can read barcodes on a conveyor belt using image recognition even if the barcode is placed flat.
According to the retailer, items can be scanned in less than one second each – or 100 per minute. This is three times faster than scanning by hand, Asda says.
The Walmart-owned UK retailer's new solution uses a split conveyor belt, allowing two people to bag shopping simultaneously. Once one shopper's items have gone through the system to the bagging and payment area, the next can immediately load groceries on to the belt. When each person's purchases have been scanned, staff push a control button to authorise a chip and PIN card reader to display the bill and take payment.
In Europe, retailers such as Rewe Group, Dia and ICA Gruppen have already been testing fully automated scanners since 2011. In the US, Kroger has been piloting its in-house fully-automated tunnel scanner, first developed in 2010.
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Q: How to create an array with both int and char I'm trying to create a single array that contains the numbers 1-9 and the characters A-F. The array should look like: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F. I don't know how to set the array up and would appreciate any advice.

A: Try this following piece of code,This will work for you,However you must  keep in mind that An array can contain only a single type of value as said by @MadProgrammer in comments
import java.util.*;

public class MyClass
{
    public static void main(String args[])
    {
        Scanner sc = new Scanner(System.in);
        char[] arr = new char[16];

        /*taking input from the keyboard*/
        for(int i = 0; i < 16; i++)
        {
            arr[i] = sc.next().charAt(0);
        }

        /*displaying the contents of the array*/
        for(int i = 0; i < 16; i++)
        {
            System.out.println(arr[i] + ",");
        }
    }
}

In this code the numbers 0-9,which you are taking as input are still inserted as characters.


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The most common and widely recognized way to communicate an organization's policies and procedures is through a company employee handbook.
The HR handbook provides clear guidance to employees as to how the organization conducts business both internally and externally. It is essential for communicating expectations, outlining benefits, and protecting you and your business.
We work with you to develop policies and procedures that best represent the organization's operational guidelines and culture while complying with employment laws and HR best practices.


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Unlike last month's resource, The Writer's Notebook from Tin House, a relatively new acquisition, Le Guin's book has been on my shelves for several years. It comes from Eighth Mountain Press (in Oregon, U.S.A.), so it had to be special ordered through my favourite local (at the time) indie bookshop, but it was definitely worth extra expense and a long wait.
I decided that I wanted a copy of my own immediately upon reading a segment in a writing magazine. It so struck me that, even now, I remember exactly where I was sitting (in "The Daily Grind", a coffee shop on Dundas Street, in a table-for-two adjacent to the pretty Venetian-styled mural) when I came upon her description of Point of View and Voice.
This was maybe ten years ago and I was still freshly collecting books on writing; I had read a lot of the classics on the subject and many grammar handbooks and style manuals, but part of the appeal of Le Guin's approach likely lay in her willingness to set aside some of those rules when the situation called for it.
Even now, I still warm to her tone, although I have since read plenty of writers who adhere to the "know the rules so you can break them" philosophy of writing. I like the anecdote with which she actually concludes this volume, citing a first sentence of one of her works: "The people in this book might be going to have lived a long, long time from now in Northern California." That's the kind of sentence that would make many editors squirm, and obviously, knowing the rules, she would have considered altering it but, ultimately, she kept it in and she's still satisfied with her choice.
Le Guin kept this some-would-say-cumbersome sentence as the opening to Always Coming Home because it fit with her storyteller's intentions: "It was the shortest way to say exactly what I meant." It seems to fit with a philosophy in which each writer needs to consider the options available and then determine the "shortest way to get exactly where they and their work need to go".
And, so, although Steering the Craft grew out of a writing workshop, it could easily be adapted for the use of a writer who worked more independently, that she actually intended the book be used by groups and by individuals working in solitude. I was living in a city in which I hadn't met any other writers and I was just beginning to use the internet to connect with other writers, so it was a welcome reassurance in many ways.
As a younger writer, there was an immediate and strong appeal for me in Le Guin's approach, but even now, returning to Steering the Craft, I find it a valuable resource.


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Pay-per-click advertising is a great way to promote your business and increase site traffic and sales. It allows you to get your messaging and links to your site in front of the right audience, helping your Internet marketing efforts. But, if not done correctly, you won't see the big results from PPC advertising that you want.
Before you start any kind of PPC campaign, ask yourself a few questions to make sure you are moving in the right direction and that your ads will have a high return on your investment.
What sites Does my Audience Use?
Search engines, social media sites and other kinds of websites offer PPC advertising to businesses. Before you start advertising ask yourself what sites your audience uses so your ads will be effective.
For example, if your target customers don't use Facebook, advertising here won't be worth it. But, if your audience uses keywords to search for your business or solutions, a PPC campaign on Google could be a great fit for your company.
Do I know How to Target my Ads?
Second, ask yourself if you know how to target your ads. In other words, do you know who you want your ads to reach and persuade to visit your site or buy a product? Most sites that offer PPC programs have tools you can use to display your ads to people that fit specific descriptions. Knowing demographics like age, gender, location and profession about your target market will help you make sure the right people see your ads.
Search engines let businesses target specific keywords and phrases and choosing the right ones is crucial to a successful PPC campaign. Do some research to find out what kinds of terms people are searching for and even what terms your competitors are using before you choose which ones to use for your campaign.
Are my Ads Enticing to the Right People?
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Year of the Snake
By BREANNE RENEE-PECK 11 / May / 2020
Hello Class,
It is my first blog post and thought I would introduce myself, even though we have met virtually in class. My name is Brea (said like the cheese, brie), and I am a first year transfer art major. I grew up in Iowa, but have lived in Los Angeles for ten years. I had an early career and spent a lot of time in many different cities in Europe and Asia. I am the year of the snake.
From a western viewpoint I feel like the snake doesn't have the greatest reputation. In the old testament in the Bible, the snake was the catalyst who convinced Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge (Cline). The snake assured them that if they ate the fruit they would see both good and evil, as God does. God "cursed" the snake to the ground for tempting the two and punished the snake to live in the dirt without legs (Pruitt).
The snake is not always a negative entity. Avanyu is a horned serpent, who is the spirit of water in Pueblo culture. I am no expert on the topic, but from what I have read, the snake is regarded as a powerful spirit which controls earthly phenomena (water, lighting, rain, etc.). It is associated with water and rain suggesting it as the sustainer of life and connective entity between earth and the gods (Diaz).
Although the origins of the Covid-19 virus is still unknown, there are various theories on different animals to have been hosts (Jarvis). Snakes were accused of being the intermediate host. (Guo) . The virus is suspected to have originated in wet markets in Wuhan. A variety of animals are sold in wet markets, including snakes which are sold for their meat (Maron).
As you can see the snake has a variety of reputations in culture and society. It is punished in the bible for leading Adam and Eve to knowledge, while it is respected among the Pueblo. In current news it is being positioned as a literal threat to humanity. Looking broadly at the symbol of the snake, it seems like it holds great power. I am hardly scratching the surface on the great number of symbols and mythologies around snakes. I would love to dig deeper and discover more.
*note 5/13/2020 :Although snakes were being considered as a possible host to covid-19, researchers suspect this is not true.
Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Godong/Universal Images Group/Getty Images
Jar decorated with Avanyu (water serpent), 1919–20 Made by Maria Montoya Martinez, San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1887–1980 Painted by Julian Martinez, San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1885–1943, Blackware ceramic
Snakes in a butcher shop in Hong Kong. Photo: M. Paramita Lin
artmuseum.princeton.edu,
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.edu/collections/objects/53887. Accessed 11 May 2020.
Cline, Austin, "Why Punish the Snake for Telling Truth to Adam and Eve?" Learn Religions. www.learnreligions.com, https://www.learnreligions.com/punishing-the-snake-for-telling-the-truth-247982. Accessed 11 May 2020.
Diaz, Rosemary, Avanyu: Spirit of Water in Pueblo Life and Art | Bienvenidos 2014 | Santafenewmexican.Com. https://www.santafenewmexican.com/magazines/bienvenidos_2014/avanyu-spirit-of-water-in-pueblo-life-and-art/article_da0e9cb8-d4b2-11e3-9331-0017a43b2370.html. Accessed 11 May 2020.
Guo, Haitao, "Snakes Could Be the Original Source of the New Coronavirus Outbreak in China". https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/snakes-could-be-the-original-source-of-the-new-coronavirus-outbreak-in-china/. Accessed 11 May 2020."Inside the Last Great Snake Butcher Shop in Hong Kong." The Takeout. thetakeout.com, https://thetakeout.com/inside-the-last-great-snake-butcher-shop-in-hong-kong-1798259325. Accessed 11 May 2020.
Jarvis, Claire, Which Species Transmit COVID-19 to Humans? We're Still Not Sure. | The Scientist Magazine®. https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/which-species-transmit-covid-19-to-humans-were-still-not-sure-67272. Accessed 11 May 2020.
Maron, Dina Fine"Wet Markets" Launched the Coronavirus. Here's What You Need to Know.https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/04/coronavirus-linked-to-chinese-wet-markets/#close. Accessed 11 May 2020.
Pruitt, Sarah. "9 Powerful Snakes from History and Mythology." HISTORY. www.history.com, https://www.history.com/news/snake-symbol-history-mythology. Accessed 11 May 2020.
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Lansing Ignite coach on USL League One officiating: 'Horrific, terrible, awful'
Nate Miller unloaded on USL League One's referees after Saturday's 2-2 draw, which saw Tucson awarded a controversial handball.
Lansing Ignite coach on USL League One officiating: 'Horrific, terrible, awful' Nate Miller unloaded on USL League One's referees after Saturday's 2-2 draw, which saw Tucson awarded a controversial handball. Check out this story on lansingstatejournal.com: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/2019/07/13/lansing-ignite-fc-tucson-usl-league-one/1726145001/
Phil Friend, Lansing State Journal Published 10:32 p.m. ET July 13, 2019 | Updated 2:53 p.m. ET July 15, 2019
A controversial penalty awarded to FC Tucson drew the ire of Lansing Ignite coach Nate Miller in Saturday's match. Phil Friend, Lansing State Journal
For the second time in three matches, a controversial officiating call went against Lansing Ignite, costing the club precious points in a race for the top four in the standings and the USL League One playoffs.
Unlike last weekend, Lansing coach Nate Miller unloaded on the officials in the postgame press conference after Saturday night's 2-2 draw with FC Tucson at Cooley Law School Stadium.
In the 52nd minute, Rhys Williams was called for a handball in the box, giving Tucson a penalty kick. Williams received a yellow card, and Jordan Jones hit the ensuing penalty to bring the match level.
On the replay, the ball doesn't appear to hit Williams' hand and, according to Miller, the fourth official -- who is positioned on the touchline at midfield between the coaches' boxes -- was also telling the referee that the ball hit off a Tucson player's hand and not Williams.
They seriously just called this a handball. 😑#LIFC | #LANvTUCpic.twitter.com/o81Ke3izYJ
— Lansing Ignite (@lansingignite) July 14, 2019
But the penalty call stood.
Begin rant.
"The refereeing in this league has been absolutely horrific and our team has paid for it," Miller said. " ... I think they should stop experimenting on our league and start sending us half-decent officials.
"My biggest problem with this is, if a fourth official is telling the (referee) through his headset that it's a handball on Tucson, and he's the one that saw it, and (the referee's) the one that doesn't respond and use that credible resource, it makes no sense.
"The head official after the game just said, 'I'm sorry.' The problem is, before he let the penalty happen, he already knew (it wasn't a handball). So it means he doesn't have the capacity or the character to change his call. The fourth official told him through the mic, I was standing right there, that it was a handball on Tucson. It's terrible. It's absolutely awful."
The State Journal's request for comment from head referee Gabriele Giusti on Miller's claims was referred to the Professional Referee Organization, which assigns referees and officials for MLS and USL matches.
Lansing Ignite vs FC Tucson Soccer
Lansing Ignite's Tumi Moshobane, right, scores on a shot against FC Tucson's Kyle Venter in the second half, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Elma Nfor heads the ball against FC Tucson, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Tumi Moshobane, right, is upended by FC Tucson's Luke Hauswirth, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Kyle Carr, center, and FC Tucson's Jordan Jones battle for a header, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Brandon Fricke passes against FC Tucson, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Rhys Williams, right, and FC Tucson's Devin Vega vie for the ball, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland makes a stop against FC Tucson, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite coach Nate Miller is shown against FC Tucson, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland, left, takes the ball away from FC Tucson's Jordan Jones, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite and FC Tucson players battle in front of the Lansing Ignite goal, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Brandon Fricke, left, and FC Tucson's Jordan Jones vie for a header, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Tumi Moshobane, center, controls the ball against FC Tucson, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Tumi Moshobane, right, and Rafa Mentzingen celebrate Moshobane's goal against FC Tucson, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Elma Nfor, center, goes flying after a collision with the FC Tucson goalkeeper, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Elma Nfor, bottom is tripped by FC Tucson's Kyle Venter, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Kevin Coiffic passes against FC Tucson, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite fans play with their vuvuzelas against FC Tucson, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Rafa Mentzingen, right, attacks against FC Tucson's Jose Terron, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite and FC Tucson players, including Lansing Ignite's Pato Botello-Faz, center, battle, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite's Tumi Moshobane passes against FC Tucson, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Lansing Ignite players sign autographs and greet fans following their game against FC Tucson, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Mich. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Al Goldis | For the Lansing State Journal
Saturday night's draw comes two matches after a 1-1 draw with Chattanooga on July 6 that saw Lansing's go-ahead goal in the 68th minute by Pato Botello Faz waved off for an offside call.
Neither Pato nor Elma Nfor, whose shot was saved right to Pato's feet, appeared to be offside in the buildup to the goal. The assistant referee told the players on the pitch that the offside call was on Pato.
You have got to be kidding...#LIFC | #CHTvLANpic.twitter.com/axubd6idKH
— Lansing Ignite (@lansingignite) July 7, 2019
And two weeks ago, Miller was ejected during Lansing's 3-1 loss to North Texas SC.
"There's no accountability up there and it's just hard," Miller said. "We're the smallest market. Do they just want the other teams to do well? We're just going to keep fighting and we're going to make the playoffs."
On the play in Saturday's match, Williams jumped with a Tucson player to attempt to head the ball away right in front of goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland.
"I went up for a clean header, did not touch my hand," Williams said. "I heard a whistle. I thought it was for us and then he showed me a yellow card. I asked why, he didn't say anything. I guess he thought it was a handball, but it was not."
Lansing took a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute when Tumi Moshobane converted on a penalty. Tucson equalized in the 34th minute on a blast from Ramone Hall.
But shortly after halftime, Moshobane scored in the 49th minute to make it 2-1 on an assist from Rafa Mentzingen. Then Tucson equalized three minutes later on the aforementioned penalty call.
Lansing earned a point in the draw, moving into a second-place tie with South Georgia Tormenta with 25 points. But Lansing remains in third due to goal differential.
On Tuesday, Ignite won a crazy 3-2 match that saw three goals scored in stoppage time, with Alex Bruce scoring the winner in the 95th minute on an assist from Mentzingen.
Tuesday's match also saw Nfor make the "Sportscenter Top 10" that night with his bicycle kick that opened the scoring.
"That is majestic!"
Elma Nfor earns No. 3 on the @SportsCenter Top 10!#LIFC | #IgniteTheNightpic.twitter.com/bxnzkyZiha
Lansing's next match is at 4 p.m. Friday at Toronto FC II.
Contact digital sports reporter Phil Friend at 517-377-1220 or pfriend@lsj.com. Follow him on Twitter @Phil_Friend.
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Today the news everywhere is about the winter storms that have a grip on many areas of the US. We escaped Dodge, I mean Oklahoma, just in time it seems. When we woke up this morning in Santa Rosa, there were school closures being announced on the radio. We looked out the window and there was nothing on the ground. It was very cold, and Jim was up a few times in the night checking on the water and the furnace. All was well. But we changed our plan to go through Albuquerque towards Flagstaff, and that turned out to be a wise move. Instead we turned south down Hwy. 54 and eventually made our way to Deming, NM, where we are tonight.
We ran into some light snow on the way, which soon got a little heavier and started to pack on the road. If we'd been in the car with snow tires, we'd have no worries, but not knowing how the RV would handle slippery roads caused some concern at an elevation of nearly 7000 ft. By two o'clock we were on the descent. When we stopped to eat, the wind was still strong and there seemed to be a mix of snow and sleet, but when we left the restaurant it had all stopped and the sun was peaking through the clouds. It was smooth sailing after that. It seems that everyday we find ourselves squinting as we drive into the sunset. We are blessed.
I'll add pictures to this tomorrow night, when we expect to be in Mesa Arizona, with a better internet connection.
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I am really enjoying hearing about your exploits and discoveries!!
Sunny here 🙂 I read the UK had 147 mph winds though!!
Sunny here this morning too! 🙂 hope that will remain the case for the rest of the winter.


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Merriman and Dalziel Team Up Again at Laguna Seca Following Road America Race Win
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., (September 8, 2021) – Following their race win in the LMP2 class at Road America last month, Dwight Merriman and Ryan Dalziel will race as co-drivers again at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, on Sunday, September 12 in the No. 17 Era Motorsport Oreca. Despite missing one race this year, the two-time IMSA race winners are fourth in the championship standings. The sixth event in the 2021 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, this weekend's race at Laguna Seca will act as the penultimate race for the LMP2 class.
"I'm very much looking forward to racing at Laguna Seca," said Merriman. "It's such an iconic track and in such a beautiful area. It's a circuit any racer wants to celebrate a victory at, and with the momentum of our win at Road America, I'm looking forward to giving it our best shot this weekend."
The No. 18 Era Motorsport Oreca showed a strong pace the entire Road America weekend, with the drivers and team producing a near-flawless execution with every session. A result of private testing and further development overseas in the team's European Le Mans Series efforts, the team's success provides strong momentum heading into the California event.
"I'm super excited to be going to Laguna Seca with Era Motorsport, especially after our last outing at Road America," said Dalziel. "Dwight and the team did a great job getting us that victory. We know Laguna will be a big challenge for us, but we are up for the task. Big thank you to Kyle and Sarah Tilley for letting me drive alongside Dwight and try to get us another victory."
On-track activities for this weekend's race, the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship, begin with one practice session on Friday evening, September 10, followed by a final practice and qualifying session on Saturday. Four of the live IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship classes will compete in the race, with the LMP3 class sitting out this round. The field of 26 entries will take the green flag on Sunday, September 12 at 1:10 PM local. The race will air live on NBC Sports Network, beginning at 1:00 PM Pacific/4:00 PM Eastern. Live timing will be available on livescoring.us, and IMSA Radio will cover international audio coverage beginning with Saturday's qualifying session. For full event information, visit imsa.com.


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Q: Application layering and DataMapper Hi I just read the book Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture .  They say about you should do enterprise applications in layers and that you are not supposed to make one layer use the above layer only the layer that is one down...  Like domain layer can use DB layer but not vice-versa.   Then there is a chapter about DataMappers that create Domain Objects. There I am a bit wondered why can he make a DataMapper in DB layer create an object in Domain Layer since it is not following the rule that the bottom doesnt call the upper. So my question is shouldn't be domain objects actually in DB layer , or what is a good way to make domain objects without making the DB layer use domain layer

A: I think the problem here is that you make some assumptions about the Domain Model.
As per the book you mention a Data Mapper is really only required by a rich Domain Model, and in this case the best would be not to use entity beans as a Domain Model, but to use instead POJOs.
Now if you go this way, I'd argue that the Data Mapper and the Domain Model classes reside in the same layer, on top of the persistence layer (which is made out of DAOs and entities). The Data Mapper doesn't do any direct work with the database in this case.
If on the other hand, the Domain Model is based on entities, then I'd argue that it is also part of the persistence layer and the Data Mapper also fulfills the role of the DAO in this case, so again they are both (at least partially) in the same layer.
What's the best solution? As per the book I'd say it makes sense to use entities as Domain Model only in the very simple of the cases, go separate for anything complex (see Domain Model in Chapter 9 of that book)

A: One approach to solve the problem you spotted would be to use a layer of abstraction between the domain objects and the database.
In a nutshell its dependency inversion / injection.
You define an interface the defines all the actions that a data provider can perform, you then build concrete data providers that implement the interface, and the business logic / domain layer talks to that. That way you're not tied to the database.
You can then build the data mapper in between the business logic / data objects and the interface (if you want to reuse it), or as part of the data access if it needs detail that is specific to the data provider.

A: I personally do not agree that domain-model is a layer same to other layers, because it does not contains any behaviors, it is just a domain related entity / data object.
That is to say, we can not make the conclusion that it is special only to Business Layer, if you use some ORM component, it is clear that Domain-Model is used direct in your Database Layer, because it is auto-mapped internally.


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It's Official! I'm Going Back To School.
It is official, I got an email from the local community college and have been excepted. I will be getting the official paperwork in the mail in about 10-15 days. Now I have a list of things that I have to get done, including talking to the financial aid office to see if I qualify for any thing, Fingers crossed that I do as any money that I can save would be great, especial since hours are not very plentiful at work so my income is quite limited at the moment. And it would be nice to not have to take out a whole bunch of loans. And I also have to schedule a placement test, but I am hoping to hold off on that one a little bit to give me time to practice my math skills as they are very rusty since I have not used much but very basic math in my daily life for the last 9 years.
First hurdle cleared, still in one piece, nerves still burning with energy. However the energy is converting from pains of self doubt and fear to excitement and feelings of confidence and accomplishment. Confidence that if this step was achievable through all the doubt and second guessing then surely the steps to come are too. That knowledge that the fear of the unknown is conquerable and that the power to do so is locked inside it just has to be given a chance to shine, and shine it will. It will shine to light a new path, a path of new experiences, new discoveries and full of new learning. A path that will lead to a new and brighter life, a life full of new possibilities, and a new confidence.
Running towards change, a massive change, excitement mixed very liberally with fear. Fear of the unknown, and fear of what happens if success is not forthcoming but instead failure is instead the result that pours forth into the landscape of reality. Failure that would all but reinforce the worst assumptions about one's self, who they are and what they are capable of. Yet change is inevitable, so the only real question is do you take that bull by the horns and try and direct the change that you want or do you let change trample all over you and merely try to adjust to it instead.
I have decided a little after New Years that I would like my goal to be to go back to school and get a college education. I have determined that the only way to do that would be to go to school online, as I need to have totally open availability at work in order to get hours and I need at least 24 hours a week for health insurance and even more then that if I want to be able to pay for college, with out hopefully taking out a bunch of loans.Since I would like to avoid burying myself under lots of debt, I want to try and be able to pay for it out of pocket. I am thinking about trying to start off taking online courses at the local community college.


Many people use the two terms interchangeably, which leads to confusion. In addition, there are many service providers in the market calling themselves "coaches" even though they have not undertaken any accredited coach training nor earned a coaching credential, which means they may lack the skills to truly provide the service in a safe and effective way.
However, if you are considering seeking professional support to assist with - and accelerate - your development, you will want to be clear on the differences between coaching and mentoring so that you can choose which service is best suited to your situation.
The following definitions come from the organizations that form the Global Coaching Mentoring Alliance.
"Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Coaching is facilitating the client's learning process by using professional methods and techniques to help the client to improve what is obstructive and nurture what is effective, in order to reach the client's goals."
"Mentoring can be described as a developmental process which may involve a transfer of skill or knowledge from a more experienced to a less experienced person through learning dialogue and role modeling, and may also be a learning partnership between peers."
For more information on coaching, and to search for a qualified professional coach, visit the International Coach Federation.


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You think there's nothing left to say about rock and then comes a book like Uncommon People: The Rise And Fall Of Rock Stars by David Hepworth.
It's a collection of short pieces--none longer than eight pages--about various rockers. One per year, from the mid-50s to the mid-90s. It's mostly names you'd expect--Elvis, The Beatles, Dylan, The Stones, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Bowie (he's on the cover), Springsteen, Prince, Madonna, Kurt Cobain, etc., with a few surprises thrown in. Each essay is a snapshot of a particular moment, usually a turning point that illustrates something bigger about the world of rock. (And each essay ends with a playlist of ten items representing that year's music.)
To Hepworth, the rock star is a figure of the past. They've been around since the 50s, of course, and by the 70s, the term was big enough to include anyone who's special, or really good at something. But things have changed in recent years--not just the music, but how it's sold, how fans consume it, how people network and learn about stars, how the stars are developed and maintain a career, and so on.
Hepworth, who's been writing about music for decades, looks at the glory years of rock stars, with a learned and cynical take on this rarefied world. He actually doesn't talk that much about the music (and when he does, it's often in a slighting way), but the book doesn't promise that. This is about the meaning of being a rock star, and how they're different from us normal humans.
He takes you inside the lives these people led. How did someone as weird as Little Richard make it so big? Why was it necessary for Buddy Holly to take a plane to the next gig? Why did Janis Joplin exaggerate her sexual exploits? Why did a band called Earth change its name to Black Sabbath? What was Michael Jackson trying to prove, anyway?
Even if you feel you already know these stars, Hepworth comes up with fresh insights. Uncommon People (not a great title--he could have taken a lesson from Black Sabbath) is an easy book to read in parts, or to binge on.
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Most rock bands have histories that are only of interest to their fans. At best, there are one or two anecdotes that might be worth repeating to non-fans.
There are exceptions of course -- most of whom you list here. Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, The Beatles are interesting to everyone (but everyone likes their music anyway). Ozzy Osborne is so weird that he's interesting even if you don't like his (vastly overrated) music.
But I agree that the rock star "is a figure of the past". Whether it's Led Zeppelin's antics in hotel rooms, or the romantic triangles of Fleetwood Mac or The Mamas & the Papas, or Emerson Lake and Palmer each arriving in a separate limousine because they weren't speaking to each other, the classic "degenerate rock star" stories always involve the band as a group that believes it's above the rules of society.
By contrast, it seems that today's stars are part of some extended dysfunctional social group. The stories that People Magazine tell about Taylor Swift and Kanye West and Lady Gaga always focus on who goes to parties with whom, or who insulted whom on Twitter, or who is writing a song expressing her anger at whom.
In other words, in 1975 the rock musician's dream was to be onstage, adored by thousands of screaming fans, and then head backstage to take advantage of groupies. In 2015, the pop musician's dream is to be seen at parties with their colleagues.


Compared to its neighbors and nearly every other country in the region, Cambodia has a relatively small number of languages. Nearly everyone speaks Khmer (Cambodian), which is the national language taught in schools, although about 1/3 of the population cannot read or write it due to poverty and lack of education. There are only a handful of other significant languages in the country. One is Vietnamese due to its border with Vietnam and immigration. Another is Min Nan Chinese (Hokkien), among the local Chinese community of several hundred thousand. Of the few main ethnic groups, the Cham have the largest number of non-Khmer speakers (several hundred thousand). Other ethnic groups and languages include the Jarai, Krung, Kuy, and Mnong (see map below).


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Crete - A Hedonist Retreat
A feast for the senses, sojourn to Crete, the largest island in Greece that permeates a sense of mystery and warmth unlike any other Greek island with scintillating beaches, captivating history and heritage and unforgettable wine and gastronomy. Be enchanted by the island of a thousand images, filled with an open-heart and vivacious spirit.
Experience the storied heritage and stunning landscapes of Crete
Stay in refined and exemplary boutique accommodations
Experience the charm of locals through its wine and gastronomy
DAY 1: ARRIVE CHANIA
Arrive at Chania Intl Airport where we begin our Cretan adventure. On an immersive orientation, explore Chania beginning with the 16th Century Venetian Lighthouse that stands guard at Chania's harbor. We will also see the Firkas Fort, built by the Venetians in order to protect the port entrance. Continue to the Maritime Museum of Crete with a valuable collection of naval objects providing insight into the rich history of Chania. We'll pass by the Town's City Hall, where we finally reach the magnificent crossed shaped building of the Municipal Market. Afterwards, we will visit the Archaeological Museum which features impressive collections including vases, post-Neolithic ceramics and post Minoan artifacts. Thereafter, we transfer to the Domes Zeen where we spend 2 nights.
Overnight: Domes Zeen, Chania
Meals: NIL
DAY 2: CHANIA (EXCURSION TO GRAMVOUSA & BALOS LAGOON)
Start our day with a short drive to Kolymvari Port where we embark on our private yacht heading to the Rodopou Peninsula close to the Rocky Mountains where the views are breath-taking. Enjoying the sail visiting the secluded bays, caves and the historic information about the area provided from our skipper. After about an hour we will reach the small port of Gramvousa with the famous castle built in 1579 by the Venetians, at the highest point of the island, on top of a steep, 137-metre-high rock. Its majestic beauty combined with the panoramic view of Balos Lagoon and the legend of hidden pirate treasure, linked to it are good reasons to take the 20-minute walk that will get you there. Apart from your visit to the castle, you can swim to the small beach with the crystal waters and also enjoy your private picnic lunch. Leaving the Gramvousa Island and Balos Lagoon we follow the same route back close to the Rocky Mountains where the views are breathtaking, small secluded bays are ideal for quick dives until we reach Menies beach for another optional swim stop where the privacy and the panoramic views helps you to relax far away from crowded beaches. On the way back to Kolymvari Port the crystal waters with the wild beauty of the island provides an ideal sense of relaxation before we return to Chania.
Meals: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch
DAY 3: CHANIA / RETHYMNO / HERAKLION
We leave Chania today for a scenic drive taking in views of the Sea of Crete where we soon arrive in Rethymno, one of the best preserved old towns in Crete. We start our exploration of the town by visiting the beautiful Old Town with the ancient Venetian port, the marvelous Loggia and the beautiful Krini Rimondi, the most famous Venetian building of Rethymno. We will make a stop at the imposing Venetian castle Fortezza. Afterwards, we will wander through the narrow streets of the old town and we pass by old market stores with traditional Cretan products. The tour concludes with a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno.
Continue our journey thereafter to the Monastery of Arkadi near the village of Amnatos, built on a fertile plateau surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and plantations. Believed to be founded by Byzantine Emperior, Arkadios, the initial church of the monastery was dedicated to St Constantine. Marvel at its massif walls that made it impregnable from enemies. Finally, we return back to the coast where we arrive in Heraklion, the largest city and administrative capital of Crete where we spend 2 nights in the Legacy Gastro Suites.
Overnight: Legacy Gastro Suites, Heraklion
DAY 4: HERAKLION
A magnificent day begins with a visit to the ancient Minoan Palace of Knossos, which in its heyday, spans more than 14,000 square meters. Dating back to 2,000 BC, the ruins of the palace was excavated by the great English archaeologist Arthur Evans. The ruins and rebuilt parts belong to the last and largest Minoan Palace, the labyrinth of Knossos. Built 3700 years ago, is over 1000 pieces. This palace was even a health system and was decorated with impressive murals and the throne of King Minos is still intact. The city of Knossos remained important through the Classical and Roman periods, but its population shifted to the new town of Chandax (modern Heraklion) during the 9th Century AD.
Thereafter, we take a stroll in the beautiful Old Town of Heraklion soaking up the scenes of its beautiful harbor and vibrant atmosphere dominated by its pretty harbor and the stunning 16th Century Venetian Koules Fortress. Worth a visit as well is the Cathedral of St Minas, dedicated to the patron saint of Heraklion and renowned for its extensive religious iconography, spectacular frescoes and beautiful chandelier.
Later, we drive to the countryside to the Lyrarakis Winery, established in 1966 that still employs ancient techniques to modern wine-making. Join the family members of the winery on an insightful visit of its facilities and learn about its pioneering legacies that had put put all its effort in the revival of the indigenous Cretan grape varieties, producing wines that highlight their value and notable characteristics
DAY 5: HERAKLION / MALIA / AGIOS NIKOLAOS / ELOUNDA
Depart Heraklion this morning for a scenic drive along the coast as we arrive to the ancient Minoan Malia Palace Archaeological site, third largest of the Minoan palaces and according to tradition, the third son of Zeus and Europa, Sarpedon, brother of the legendary King Minos ruled here.
Thereafter, continue to the amazingly-beautiful town of Agios Nikolaos with a vibrant waterfront scene, a boutique atmosphere and home to many beautiful resorts. We make a stop at the emblematic Lake Voulismeni, connected to the sea by a short and narrow channel for about 150 years where we witness the most stunning scenes of the town. Thereafter, take a stroll along the port area lined with waterfront cafes and shops where you can enjoy time at leisure. Be sure to then marvel the impressive works of art of the Abduction of Europa and the Horn of Amalthea statues which tells you the importance of the great Greek mythology connected with the legend of Zeus.
Finally, we save the best for the last as we then arrive shortly into the town of Elounda to spend the final 2 nights of your sojourn at the incredible and lauded Blue Palace - A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa,
Overnight: Blue Palace - A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Elounda
DAY 6: ELOUNDA (EXCURSION TO SPINALONGA)
Mark the final day of your Cretan sojourn with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island of Spinalonga. A short drive takes us to the traditional village of Plaka where we hop aboard our private boat to Spinalonga, where because of its strategic location, was turned into a fortress in the middle of the 16th Century and constituted one of the best examples of the Venetian defensive architecture. From 1903-1957 Spinalonga impregnable castle was turned into the last European leper colony. Enjoy an informative tour where we explore the buildings from the Venetian and Ottoman Period.
Thereafter, you have time to immerse in the pretty scenes in and around the beautiful natural bay of "kolokitha" and a swimming opportunity from our private traditional boat will follow, with snacks, fruits and drinks on board. We then disembark back at Plaka where we have time for lunch before heading south inland to the white hilltop village of Kritsa, undoubtedly one of the most picturesque villages in Crete adorned with some of the most charming alleys. We will have opportunities to witness its traditional weaving, a proud legacy of the village and traditional cheese makers that has the undeniable identity and flavors of Crete.
DAY 7: ELOUNDA / DEPARTURE SITIA / ATHENS (EVERY MON, THU & SAT)
Today, we bid our Cretan adventure to an end as we make a pleasant drive to Sitia Airport for a short return flight back to Athens.
Bordering a private beach on Crete's north-west coast, Domes Zeen Chania is an Arcadian idyll fit for the post-modern age. The restrained rooms have oversize windows and terraces in which to bask in the Cretan sun. Riffing on the concept of ef zeen, a classic Greek term for wellbeing, Domes also brings a duo of gourmet restaurants, a beachfront spa and classic island experiences to the table.
Domes Zeen, Chania
Legacy Gastro Suites, Heraklion
Legacy Gastro Suites is a completely new five-star, luxury boutique hotel with just 12 unique, thematically linked suites in the heart of Heraklion, Crete's vibrant seaside capital blending the best of Greece's richly varied gastronomic traditions with highlights from Crete's illustrious cultural heritage, all against a welcoming backdrop of elegant 1950s-style furnishings and of course Mediterranean Sea views from every suite.
Blue Palace - A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Elounda
Endless views, crystal clear waters and a host of cultural and gastronomical experiences await guests at Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa. Escape to the wild beauty and unrivalled island style of this luxe resort with emblematic sea views, crystal clear waters, sparkling infinity pools, a cuisine that celebrates the gastronomic legacy of the region, and personalized services.


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Dutch Jesuit and Humanitarian Who Made Syria His Home Is Murdered in Cold Blood; Islamist Rebels Suspected April 8, 2014 Terry Firma
Dutch Jesuit and Humanitarian Who Made Syria His Home Is Murdered in Cold Blood; Islamist Rebels Suspected
By Terry Firma
When the Dutch Jesuit priest Frans van der Lugt turned 65, about a decade ago, he could have returned to his birth country and lived out his days in comfortable retirement. But van der Lugt chose to stay in the civil-war-ravaged city that had grown dear to him: Homs, Syria.
Eight weeks ago, The Economist had this to say about him:
A trained psychotherapist who is now in his 70s, he has been living in the Middle East since 1966. In the 1980s he set up an agricultural project outside Homs where young people with mental health problems could work. At an earlier stage in the current war, many Christians left the city after rebel forces moved in; he chose to stay, telling objectors that "I am the shepherd of my flock". He is said to be the last European living in the heart of the city, now besieged by government forces.
In a documentary to be shown by a Dutch TV channel this week, the courageous Jesuit's friends and family speak of their fears for his life and their respect for the defiant choices he has made.
Those fears just came true. Frans van der Lugt was summarily executed with two bullets to the head yesterday.
The Rev. Frans van der Lugt, a Dutch Jesuit priest who became a symbol of suffering and compassion in the war-ravaged Old City district of Homs, Syria, was shot to death Monday morning by a lone gunman, according to members of his order. The killing came amid growing disputes between Syrian insurgents blockaded in the Old City — those who want to accept an amnesty from the government in exchange for laying down their arms, and those who do not.
After Syrian government forces isolated and laid siege to the rebel-held Old City for more than a year, a truce in January allowed the evacuation of 1,500 people, both civilians and fighters. But Father Frans, as he was known, insisted on remaining in the monastery where he had lived for decades, offering refuge to Muslim and Christian families alike and sharing their deprivation and trauma.
The Wall Street Journal adds that
It wasn't immediately clear who was behind the killing of Father Frans van der Lugt on Monday. But Christians in predominantly Muslim Syria in the past have come under attack by extremist rebel factions, especially those tied to al Qaeda.
Syrian priests and a Muslim cleric close to Father Frans said a masked gunman stormed into his monastery in the old quarter of the central city of Homs and told the priest to accompany him.
When he refused, the gunman ordered him to sit on a chair and then shot him twice in the head.
Dutch media are reporting that the priest was targeted by Islamist rebel fighters for Al-Nusra, a terrorist group closely aligned to Al-Qaeda. The motive might have been that President Assad's wife once paid a courtesy visit to the Homs agricultural project that van der Lugt had started to help feed the now-beleaguered city.
(Thanks to Nico for the tip)
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A fast and Mexican-inspired recipe, ideal for a midweek dinner or spicy fiesta.
Preheat oven to 220C and line a roasting pan with baking paper. Add chicken, olive oil, oregano, garlic, chipotle and lime juice to pan, season to taste and mix to coat and combine. Turn chicken skin-side up and roast until browned and cooked through (15-20 minutes; juices should run clear when thighs are pierced with a skewer).
Meanwhile, for Mexican green rice, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add white parts of spring onion, garlic and chilli, and sauté until tender and translucent (4-5 minutes). Stir in rice to coat in oil, then stir in stock and 60ml water, season to taste, bring to the boil and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to low and cook without uncovering for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stand covered for 5 minutes, then stir in coriander, tomatillo, green parts of spring onion and lime juice, and season to taste. Divide Mexican green rice among bowls, top with chipotle chicken, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, scatter with feta and coriander, and serve with lime halves.
Ground chipotle chilli is available from Herbie's Spices and select delicatessens. Canned tomatillos are available from select delicatessens, Monterey Mexican Foods and The Essential Ingredient.


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Emanuel shifting fundraising machine into high gear
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel celebrates a victorious election night in 2015. | Associated Press
It looks like Mayor Rahm Emanuel is finally starting to shift his legendary fundraising machine into high gear for the difficult re-election campaign ahead.
Emanuel raked in $112,500 in just one day this month — thanks, in large part, to two trade unions and heavyweights in the entertainment industry, where his brother, Hollywood super-agent Ari Emanuel, wields huge influence.
The new wave of contributions includes: $30,400 from the Ironworkers Political Action League and $15,000 from the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers PAC. Both unions stand to benefit from the bonanza of jobs and contracts tied to Emanuel's proposed, $8.5 billon O'Hare Airport expansion project.
The Hollywood star power comes from: HBO writer Larry David of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Seinfeld" fame, a client of Ari Emanuel ($5,000); STARZ executive Chris Albrecht ($5,600); David Pecker, chairman of American Media ($5,600); Cynthia Pett-Dante, co-president of Brillstein Entertainment ($5,600); Michael Lombardo, producer of Film 44 ($5,600); Tom Rothman, chairman of the motion picture group for Sony Pictures Entertainment ($5,000); Nancy Dubac of A&E Networks ($5,000); Jeffrey Ross, executive producer for Conaco ($2,000) and Universal Film Chairman Jeff Shell ($1,000).
In 2015, Emanuel survived Chicago's first mayoral runoff — but only after spending a record $24 million, four times more than County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, a relative political unknown.
To win a third term, the mayor probably needs to set a new fundraising record. That's what it likely will take to overcome the deep distrust in the black community caused by violent crime, school closings and Emanuel's handling of the Laquan McDonald shooting video and the citywide backlash from a $1.2 billion avalanche of tax increases imposed to help solve Chicago's $36 billion pension crisis.
The mayor closed the books on 2017 with less than $2.1 million in the bank, nowhere near what he would need to fend off possible mayoral challengers Paul Vallas and fired Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy, as well as already-declared candidate Troy LaRaviere, head of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association.
Last month, a mayoral confidant told the Chicago Sun-Times that Emanuel had been "on a fundraising tear of late" that was likely to be reflected in the next quarterly report. The most recent report filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections is evidence of that fundraising tear.
To raise money quickly in even larger chunks, the mayor would need a friendly union or deep-pockets donor to blow the fundraising caps that currently limit contributions to $5,600 from individuals, $11,100 from corporations, labor organizations and associations and $55,400 from candidate political committees and political action committees.
That's precisely what happened in 2015, courtesy of William Kelly, who threatened to challenge Emanuel, but never did.
"Once he does everything he needs to do, which he's in the process of doing, he'll have plenty of resources — no doubt," the Emanuel confidant said.
"Just about every major race, the caps have gotten broken. I would not be shocked if that happens in this race again."
Vallas told reporters last month he intended to enter the 2019 race for mayor, so long as he can raise enough money to get his message out, and introduce himself to voters who don't remember his widely acclaimed tenure at CPS.
But he has since been hit by a devastating personal tragedy: the death of his youngest son, 24-year-old Mark Vallas.
McCarthy has set up a website, held a fundraiser and commissioned a poll that will help him decide whether he can wage a winnable race against the mayor who fired him. He raised $49,184, spent $47,711 and ended the year with just $1,572 in the bank.
LaRaviere, a former CPS principal, has also launched a fundraising website.
The wave of Hollywood contributions were reported on March 1, but it was not known when the fundraiser was held.
On Feb. 13, the day beloved 18th District Commander Paul Bauer was gunned down outside the Thompson Center, Emanuel was in Los Angeles to speak at UCLA, where his son, Zach, is a student. A handful of demonstrators protesting the mayor's decision to build a $95 million police and fire training academy disrupted Emanuel's speech, just as college students have done during other campus visits.
The mayor typically mixes political fundraising with city business on his travels across the country.
Until GOP moves on from Trump and his voters, true conservatism is dead
The loyalty and rabidity of Trump's voters is inarguably the biggest reason why Republicans won't quit him. Because it's not enough to leave Trump behind — they'd have to leave his voters too.
By S. E. Cupp


Getting ready for one of the three moves that eventually resulted in the main retail outlet on State Street.
About 1894, described as the "Middle Store", Charles Keefer is seen buying a gun from Edward C. Minas (behind the counter).
Over the right shoulder of Mr. Keefer is Mrs. Edward C. Minas (Maude E.).
On the ladder is a youngster, Emil Minas, seen retrieving items from the vertical shelves.
The Edward C. Minas Department Store, was located on the south side of East State Street (building on the left). It was a locally owned retail establishment known for its quality household goods. For many years, the Hammond High School Madrigal Choir would be invited each Christmas to walk the aisles and sing Carols to Holiday shoppers. The store served Calumet area customers for nearly 100 years before changes in America's shopping habits and the decline of the downtown shopping district contributed to its demise. The Minas Family was a strong community benefactor and was well respected by everyone.
One of the most highly used elevators in downtown Hammond. The two elevators were constantly attended to by Minas staff who whisked customers from one floor to the next. You didn't have to wait long for a car and the little dials above each entry door told you where the next elevator was and in which direction it was headed. Staff was always welcoming, providing answers to questions like, "Where may I find the linens...?" This photo was taken on the first floor.
One of the first Hammond stores to market its own name, special boxes and gift wrapping added an elegant touch to the occasion. Edward C. Minas was an upscale merchandiser bringing in the best products for the emerging buying public.
A picture of the interior of Minas' with a floor walker to assist customers.
A large inventory of quality goods always awaited the shopper.
A classy store that provided the best for the retail market.
Looking north from the Minas parking lot, a truck is making a delivery while customers line up to park.
It was thought that remodeling the Minas building would help save it from demolition. The State Street Lofts was to be a housing project that would attract others to live in the downtown area. By this time, however, much of the city's downtown infrastructure was gone and living in downtown Hammond was not desirable.
This is what remains of the Edward C. Minas establishment (looking south from State Street frontage) The building on horizon right is the Minas parking garage, still standing and still in use.
You can see a step-by-step demolition of the building, by clicking the link below, then use your BACK key to return to this webpage.
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