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Call for Submissions: Healthy Communities CLOSED
The 2022-2023 call for submissions on the theme of healthy communities is now closed. We thank every writer who submitted their work. We look forward to reading them and aim to contact entrants by the end of February 2023.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Writers are invited to submit creative non-fiction, short fiction, short graphic fiction and poetry on the theme of healthy communities, to the 2022-2023 adda call for submissions.
What does health mean to us as individuals and as societies? How does the climate crisis impact our health? What is the relationship between health access for all and justice? Can we imagine a world with health and care at its centre? What if we were all doctors? Or we never got ill?
We are interested in works that speak creatively to questions around the idea of healthy communities, which might include creative reflections on physical and mental well-being, disability justice, sexual and reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ healthcare, the art and practice of indigenous medicine, among others.
Deadline: 04 October 2022, 23:59 in your time zone.
The call is open to all Commonwealth citizens, aged 18 and over.
We strongly encourage submissions from young writers and from countries with fewer publication opportunities.
Entries should follow the following guidelines:
Creative non-fiction: 2000-5000 words
Short fiction: 2000-5000 words
Short graphic fiction: finished work of 15-20 pages or potential panels of illustrations (and a rationale) which can be fully developed within a month
Poetry: up to 2 poems (50 lines in total).
Entries must be original and submitted in English, although other languages can form part of the work for context. We also welcome the English translation of a text. We encourage writers to familiarise themselves with the pieces published on adda.
Only one submission per writer will be considered. If you plan to submit a fiction piece to the 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, you can send the same work to this  Call for Submissions, provided you inform us in the form.
Please note that previously published work, whether in print or online, in whole or in part, will not be considered. Please let us know immediately if  you submitted the work elsewhere and it has been accepted for publication.
We aim to make decisions and contact entrants by the end of February 2023. Up to 30 pieces will be selected by a team of readers and editors and will be published on  adda  between February and May 2023. Writers will be paid a  fee if their work is accepted for publication.
We are unfortunately unable to provide feedback on individual submissions. If you have any questions or technical issues, please email us at writers@commonwealth.int
Entries submitted after October 04, 2022, at 23:59 in your time zone, will not be considered.
How to submit your entry
Select one of the four categories in the submission form (link below): creative non-fiction, short fiction, short graphic fiction or poetry, and send us a summary of your past writing experience (300 words maximum).
Submissions are read anonymously. All personal information should be entered in the application form.
Formatting: double-space for prose and single-space for poetry, Arial 12-point font. Please submit your work in a Word doc. Pdfs are only accepted for graphic fiction.
Illustration © Isma Gul Hasan


Buddhism exerts a powerful influence over Sri Lankan political life. Priyath Liyange discusses its relationship to politics in post-colonial Sri Lanka. She claims that although Sinhala nationalists use the existential threat to Buddhism as a tactic to spoil federalism or devolution, moderate Sinhalese reject this and the non-violent dimensions of Buddhism are ascendant. There is a general consensus that devolution is necessary, and that the distinction between legitimate Tamil demands and LTTE provocation must be made.
The vast majority of Sinhalese Sri Lankans are practising Buddhists who attend temple regularly and celebrate traditional festivals. All major festivals are national holidays, including the monthly full moon (poya day). Some estimates date the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka as early as 250 BC. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, however, there was a popular revival in response to the proselytising of evangelical Christian missionaries. One of the key features of this revival was the popularisation of many of the historic chronicles of Sinhalese Sri Lanka, notably the Mahavamsa, written in the sixth century AD.
The Mahavamsa details three separate occasions on which Lord Buddha is said to have visited Sri Lanka. It also identifies Prince Vijaya, the hero of Mahavamsa, as the father of the Sinhala people. Vijaya is said to have landed on the island of Lanka from Sinhapura in Bengal on the day of Buddha's death. On his deathbed, Lord Buddha is said to have asked the god Sakra to protect Vijaya in his historic mission to Sri Lanka, where he prophesied Buddhism would flourish for 5,000 years. The Mahavamsa also lauds the piety of the ancient Sinhala Buddhist king Duttugamunu who drove his Tamil rivals out of Sri Lanka and united the whole of the island under his leadership. Through the Buddhist revival, the Mahavamsa's potent fusing of national identity, territorial integrity and religious duty reverberated into modern Sinhalese politics.
While Buddhist orthodoxy tends to promote the renunciation of all worldly concerns, there remains significant theological latitude for individual monks (bhikkus) to justify political activity which aims to reform society 'for the good'. Since independence, Sri Lankan Buddhist leaders have been active in the political arena whenever they felt it appropriate, particularly on issues relating to the primacy of the Buddhist faith and the territorial integrity of Sri Lanka.
On these issues, and others such as language, the Buddhist clergy as a whole (the Sangha) have exerted a particularly powerful influence in Sri Lankan political life. In 1951, resolutions of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress to the prime minister included a statement that 'the ... government is legally and morally bound to protect and maintain Buddhism and Buddhist institutions'. It also demanded the restoration of Buddhism to 'the paramount position of prestige which rightfully belongs to it'. In the same year, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was established with a vow to promote Sinhala Buddhist interests, signalling a new era in Sri Lankan politics. Since its formation, the SLFP has alternated in government with the United National Party (UNP), with both parties jockeying for the favour of the Sinhala Buddhist establishment and its huge popular constituency.
Sinhalese politicians have often been calculating in their exploitation of 'the Buddhist card', and the Sangha have been manipulated as much as they have been deferred to. It must be remembered, however, that Sri Lankan Buddhists do strongly believe that they have a duty to protect and uphold their faith in Sri Lanka and that tens of thousands of Buddhist monks have taken sacred vows to do so. When Buddhist leaders voice concerns that the faith is under threat, this is an extremely powerful and emotive message.
While most of the Sangha have been content to influence party politics from the sidelines, a number of monks have become more engaged politically, associating themselves openly with Marxist and Sinhala nationalist activism. In the 1980s, and particularly after the signing of the 1987 Indo-Lanka Accord, many became increasingly militant in rejecting proposals for federalism or devolution. The Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (People's Liberation Front — JVP) was very successful at this time in recruiting bhikkus in support of its armed anti-accord insurrection.
The JVP monks and the bhikkus who joined the army after the 1995 breakdown of peace talks caused deep confusion among those who perceive Buddhism as a philosophy of peace and non-violence. To committed Sinhala Buddhist ideologues, however, violence can be justified to counter the threat posed by the Indo-Lanka Accord to the unity of land, race and religion in Sri Lanka. Of course, many Sri Lankan Buddhists follow Lord Buddha's teaching of Vassetta Suthra, which rejects all divisions between human beings. These individuals cannot sanction support of or participation in violence. Even they, however, often harbour deep anxieties about perceived threats to their religion which can be and have been manipulated politically.
The argument that a unitary state with one religion and one language is required to honour the sacred trust of Lord Buddha, has clear ramifications for the self-determination aspirations of Tamils and other minorities living in Sri Lanka. A corollary of this argument — that federalism constitutes a threat to Buddhism — is voiced by some bhikkus and by ordinary Sri Lankan Buddhists too. According to some Sinhala factions, all minority ethnicities should respect the dominance of Sinhala Buddhist culture in Sri Lanka and assimilate into it.
As a counterpoint to this radical nationalism, secular democrats, one or two small left-wing parties and a handful of trade union groups have consistently campaigned within the Sinhalese polity for a more moderate approach to the ethnic problem. From 1987, the United Bikshu Congress, an organisation of social activist monks, also started campaigning for devolution. Due partly to the efforts of these groups, strident Sinhala nationalism has become increasingly marginalised in recent years. Today, though 'federalism' remains outside the bounds of acceptable political vocabulary, the need for 'devolution' is widely accepted.
This sea change within Sinhalese society has been gradual as the open market, modern education and globalisation have lessened the political influence of the Sangha. It was strengthened after the 1990 renewal of hostilities in the north and east between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) which demanded increased army recruitment and the sustained sacrifice of young Sinhalese lives. The popular thirst for an end to the war was then nurtured and consolidated by the People's Alliance and its leader Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge, who in 1994 achieved unprecedented electoral success on a platform of peace and negotiations with the LTTE.
As euphoria at the prospect of peace spread, the precepts of non-violence and accommodation regained primacy within the Buddhist establishment, even among those who had vigorously opposed the Indo-Lanka Accord. This was illustrated in 1995 in a joint statement issued by prominent members of the Sangha and the Catholic clergy which broadly supported government devolution proposals. The statement clearly acknowledged the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka and accepted that war was not a legitimate solution. It suggested instead that a negotiated settlement based on devolution of power was the only way forward, specifying that, 'whatever the solution may be, it should not be a Sinhala solution imposed by force on Tamil people'.
Perhaps the most important indication of the erosion of hardline Sinhalese opinion, however, was the publication of the interim report of the Sinhala Commission in September 1997. The commission consisted of a large number of Sinhala nationalist organisations from all parts of the country, convened in December 1996 'to inquire into and report on the injustices caused to the Sinhala people'.
The interim report was primarily a riposte to the PA government's draft constitution. Couched in pro-Sinhala language, it roundly condemned 'Eelamists' (an ill-defined group possibly including liberal federalists as well as LTTE supporters). 'With the emasculation of the powers of [central] government', it stated, 'the future of Buddhism in this country will indeed be bleak'. Despite its hardline rhetoric, however, the surprise of the Interim Report was its tacit acceptance of the principles of the 13th amendment to the constitution which enacted the devolution provisions of the Indo-Lanka Accord. Ten years earlier, these provisions had been bitterly opposed by Sinhala Buddhist nationalists.
Popular Sinhala Buddhist opinion, therefore, has largely conceded the need to respect and protect the civil liberties of Tamils and other minorities. While many continue to equate a threat to the territorial integrity of Sri Lanka with a threat to the Sinhala identity, it is also widely accepted that devolution per se will not mean the bifurcation of the island. Nevertheless, many Sinhalese remain suspicious that Tamil nationalist claims for 'self determination' still entail the division of the country, and the hardline demands of the LTTE continue to inspire heartfelt resistance. Reflecting this popular dichotomy, Sinhala politicians in the south now argue about the appropriate degree of devolution while, in the north and east, the military execute war on the LTTE with ever-increasing vigour.
The Dalada Maligawa is at the heart of Sinhala Buddhist identity. Worship of the Tooth Relic of the Buddha housed in the temple is considered equal to the worship of Lord Buddha himself. While of enormous religious significance, the relic is also associated with the sovereignty of Sri Lanka. When it was captured by the British in 1818, this was considered by many a defeat more decisive than the loss of lands; it signified the beginning of total subjugation. As its loss has symbolised ultimate defeat for the Sinhalese, the exploding of a high powered bomb only a few feet from the relic was hugely provocative.
The increased intensity of the government-LTTE war since 1995 has resulted in more bombings in the south and renewed anxieties among southern Sinhala Buddhists. On 25 January 1998, these anxieties were intensified when an LTTE suicide bomber targeted the sacred Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, causing considerable damage to the building, killing 13 people and injuring 20 more. Sinhalese Buddhists were appaled by this desecration. Secular peace activists in the south were also deeply disconcerted by the attack which seemed to target not the Sri Lankan state, but the Sinhala people as a whole.
While the bombing of the Dalada Maligawa caused deep outrage and sorrow, there was almost no violent reaction. The only significant retaliation was reported from Kandy, where a small Sinhala mob attacked a Hindu temple but was soon dispersed on the orders of government ministers. Considering the long history of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka, this restraint on the part of the Sinhala people and their rulers reflects a remarkable transformation in Sinhala communal attitudes.
At the same time, however, the bombing galvanised popular Sinhala opinion behind the government's 'anti-terrorist' agenda. Through this agenda, the government has represented Tamil citizens as innocent victims of the war, seeking to separate them, both physically and in the minds of the population, from the narrowly nationalist and anti-Sinhala LTTE. Since the bombing, people continue to voice concern for Tamil aspirations in general, while asserting that the LTTE must be defeated totally. In June 1998, even bhikkus who support the devolution proposals of the draft constitution demonstrated outside the UK High Commission to demand that Britain outlaw the 'terrorist' LTTE and close down their London offices.
Having banned the LTTE within Sri Lanka in the wake of the Dalada Maligawa bombing, the government has redoubled its efforts to persuade western governments to do the same. In late 1997, the Tigers were included on the list of 'terrorist' organisations banned in the USA, while India and Malaysia instituted a similar ban some time ago. The UK is now a major target for Sri Lankan government lobbying as the LTTE's International Secretariat remains open in London.
The fight against 'International Tamil Tiger Terrorism' has been spearheaded by Sri Lanka's foreign minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar, himself Tamil. Key dimensions of the campaign include promotion of the United Nations International Convention Against Terrorism, which Sri Lanka was the first to sign in January 1998. The convention proposes sweeping measures to cut away the financial and organisational underpinnings of broadly-defined international terrorism.
The ascendancy of moderation within the Sinhalese community has meant that, to rally public opinion, the PA government has had to portray itself as peace-maker, even when justifying its continued war efforts. In almost all public gatherings, the president and her closest allies present the 'war for peace' as a short-term but necessary evil on the road to devolution and peace. Nevertheless, the army is having difficulty in recruiting, despite a reduction in minimum qualifications and increases in other benefits, while a recent amnesty to call back more than 15,000 deserters did not meet with much success. In 1994, the non-violent and accommodating dimensions of popular Buddhism blossomed in Sri Lanka and the Sinhala people gave an overwhelming democratic mandate for a just and honourable settlement to the ethnic problem. Since then, their support for the war has been partial, reluctant and motivated primarily by exasperation at LTTE intransigence.


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import classNames from 'classnames';
import ResizeObserver from 'rc-resize-observer';
import { composeRef } from 'rc-util/lib/ref';
import * as React from 'react';
import { ConfigContext } from '../config-provider';
import useBreakpoint from '../grid/hooks/useBreakpoint';
import type { Breakpoint } from '../_util/responsiveObserve';
import { responsiveArray } from '../_util/responsiveObserve';
import warning from '../_util/warning';
import type { AvatarSize } from './SizeContext';
import SizeContext from './SizeContext';
import useStyle from './style';

export interface AvatarProps {
  /** Shape of avatar, options: `circle`, `square` */
  shape?: 'circle' | 'square';
  /*
   * Size of avatar, options: `large`, `small`, `default`
   * or a custom number size
   * */
  size?: AvatarSize;
  gap?: number;
  /** Src of image avatar */
  src?: React.ReactNode;
  /** Srcset of image avatar */
  srcSet?: string;
  draggable?: boolean;
  /** Icon to be used in avatar */
  icon?: React.ReactNode;
  style?: React.CSSProperties;
  prefixCls?: string;
  className?: string;
  children?: React.ReactNode;
  alt?: string;
  crossOrigin?: '' | 'anonymous' | 'use-credentials';
  onClick?: (e?: React.MouseEvent<HTMLElement>) => void;
  /* callback when img load error */
  /* return false to prevent Avatar show default fallback behavior, then you can do fallback by your self */
  onError?: () => boolean;
}

const InternalAvatar: React.ForwardRefRenderFunction<HTMLSpanElement, AvatarProps> = (
  props,
  ref,
) => {
  const groupSize = React.useContext(SizeContext);

  const [scale, setScale] = React.useState(1);
  const [mounted, setMounted] = React.useState(false);
  const [isImgExist, setIsImgExist] = React.useState(true);

  const avatarNodeRef = React.useRef<HTMLSpanElement>(null);
  const avatarChildrenRef = React.useRef<HTMLSpanElement>(null);
  const avatarNodeMergeRef = composeRef<HTMLSpanElement>(ref, avatarNodeRef);

  const { getPrefixCls } = React.useContext(ConfigContext);

  const setScaleParam = () => {
    if (!avatarChildrenRef.current || !avatarNodeRef.current) {
      return;
    }
    const childrenWidth = avatarChildrenRef.current.offsetWidth; // offsetWidth avoid affecting be transform scale
    const nodeWidth = avatarNodeRef.current.offsetWidth;
    // denominator is 0 is no meaning
    if (childrenWidth !== 0 && nodeWidth !== 0) {
      const { gap = 4 } = props;
      if (gap * 2 < nodeWidth) {
        setScale(nodeWidth - gap * 2 < childrenWidth ? (nodeWidth - gap * 2) / childrenWidth : 1);
      }
    }
  };

  React.useEffect(() => {
    setMounted(true);
  }, []);

  React.useEffect(() => {
    setIsImgExist(true);
    setScale(1);
  }, [props.src]);

  React.useEffect(() => {
    setScaleParam();
  }, [props.gap]);

  const handleImgLoadError = () => {
    const { onError } = props;
    const errorFlag = onError ? onError() : undefined;
    if (errorFlag !== false) {
      setIsImgExist(false);
    }
  };

  const {
    prefixCls: customizePrefixCls,
    shape = 'circle',
    size: customSize = 'default',
    src,
    srcSet,
    icon,
    className,
    alt,
    draggable,
    children,
    crossOrigin,
    ...others
  } = props;

  const size = customSize === 'default' ? groupSize : customSize;

  const needResponsive = Object.keys(typeof size === 'object' ? size || {} : {}).some((key) =>
    ['xs', 'sm', 'md', 'lg', 'xl', 'xxl'].includes(key),
  );
  const screens = useBreakpoint(needResponsive);
  const responsiveSizeStyle: React.CSSProperties = React.useMemo(() => {
    if (typeof size !== 'object') {
      return {};
    }

    const currentBreakpoint: Breakpoint = responsiveArray.find((screen) => screens[screen])!;
    const currentSize = size[currentBreakpoint];

    return currentSize
      ? {
          width: currentSize,
          height: currentSize,
          lineHeight: `${currentSize}px`,
          fontSize: icon ? currentSize / 2 : 18,
        }
      : {};
  }, [screens, size]);

  warning(
    !(typeof icon === 'string' && icon.length > 2),
    'Avatar',
    `\`icon\` is using ReactNode instead of string naming in v4. Please check \`${icon}\` at https://ant.design/components/icon`,
  );

  const prefixCls = getPrefixCls('avatar', customizePrefixCls);
  const [wrapSSR, hashId] = useStyle(prefixCls);

  const sizeCls = classNames({
    [`${prefixCls}-lg`]: size === 'large',
    [`${prefixCls}-sm`]: size === 'small',
  });

  const hasImageElement = React.isValidElement(src);

  const classString = classNames(
    prefixCls,
    sizeCls,
    {
      [`${prefixCls}-${shape}`]: !!shape,
      [`${prefixCls}-image`]: hasImageElement || (src && isImgExist),
      [`${prefixCls}-icon`]: !!icon,
    },
    className,
    hashId,
  );

  const sizeStyle: React.CSSProperties =
    typeof size === 'number'
      ? {
          width: size,
          height: size,
          lineHeight: `${size}px`,
          fontSize: icon ? size / 2 : 18,
        }
      : {};

  let childrenToRender: React.ReactNode;
  if (typeof src === 'string' && isImgExist) {
    childrenToRender = (
      <img
        src={src}
        draggable={draggable}
        srcSet={srcSet}
        onError={handleImgLoadError}
        alt={alt}
        crossOrigin={crossOrigin}
      />
    );
  } else if (hasImageElement) {
    childrenToRender = src;
  } else if (icon) {
    childrenToRender = icon;
  } else if (mounted || scale !== 1) {
    const transformString = `scale(${scale}) translateX(-50%)`;
    const childrenStyle: React.CSSProperties = {
      msTransform: transformString,
      WebkitTransform: transformString,
      transform: transformString,
    };

    const sizeChildrenStyle: React.CSSProperties =
      typeof size === 'number'
        ? {
            lineHeight: `${size}px`,
          }
        : {};

    childrenToRender = (
      <ResizeObserver onResize={setScaleParam}>
        <span
          className={`${prefixCls}-string`}
          ref={avatarChildrenRef}
          style={{ ...sizeChildrenStyle, ...childrenStyle }}
        >
          {children}
        </span>
      </ResizeObserver>
    );
  } else {
    childrenToRender = (
      <span className={`${prefixCls}-string`} style={{ opacity: 0 }} ref={avatarChildrenRef}>
        {children}
      </span>
    );
  }

  // The event is triggered twice from bubbling up the DOM tree.
  // see https://codesandbox.io/s/kind-snow-9lidz
  delete others.onError;
  delete others.gap;

  return wrapSSR(
    <span
      {...others}
      style={{ ...sizeStyle, ...responsiveSizeStyle, ...others.style }}
      className={classString}
      ref={avatarNodeMergeRef}
    >
      {childrenToRender}
    </span>,
  );
};

const Avatar = React.forwardRef<HTMLSpanElement, AvatarProps>(InternalAvatar);

if (process.env.NODE_ENV !== 'production') {
  Avatar.displayName = 'Avatar';
}

export default Avatar;

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Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwiches have layers of ham, turkey, cheese and raspberry jam placed between two golden waffles. These are delicious and perfect for a Sunday brunch or easy dinner.
I was more than ready for Spring to arrive and now it's finally here! I love this time of year and being outside with my family. We had our first barbecue the other evening and enjoyed the beautiful weather! The next morning we had the perfect Spring brunch with these amazing Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwiches.
I first ran to Target to grab some goodies to make the perfect Spring brunch. I know shopping at Target Grocery will give me great value in all of my purchases. They always make it easy to get everything I need all in one place!
I decided to surprise my husband with his favorite Monte Cristo Sandwiches, but with a small twist! I saw some Eggo Homestyle Waffles and instantly thought waffle sandwiches knowing they would be perfect with the Monte Cristo fillings.
Target Grocery has all the essentials needed for these yummy sandwiches. Market Pantry Honey Ham, Oven-Roasted Turkey and Monterey Jack cheese. Mmmm. I also grabbed a bottle of Market Pantry Orange Juice to go with our brunch.
These delicious Monte Cristos come together in hardly any time. Serve them at your next breakfast or brunch and I promise you that everyone will love them!
Toast the waffles in a toaster, according to package directions. Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a large griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
In a small shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
Make sandwiches by topping one waffle with 1 Tablespoon of Raspberry Jam, ⅓ cup cheese and 2 slices Honey Ham. Top Ham with another waffle. Top that waffle with another Tablespoon of Jam and 2 slices Oven-Roasted Turkey. Place another waffle over turkey to make one sandwich.
Carefully dip sandwich in the egg batter, using both hands to keep sandwich together. Place on warmed skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly browned. Flip onto other side and cook until cheese is melted. Repeat with all the remaining waffles and ingredients. Serve warm and enjoy!
These look INSANELY delicious! I am a HUGE fan of Monte Cristos and I cannot wait to try this for dinner!
You are such a woman after my heart …and tummy! These look amazing. .hope to try them soon.
I have never wanted a waffle sandwich as bad as I do now! I have been doing a lot of my grocery shopping at Target lately. So much more pleasurable than going to the insane grocery stores!
These look great! I think even my kids would love these.
Looks really good. A refreshing change .
Looks so good. I am a big fan of Monte Cristo sandwiches. And this seems kid friendly too!!
You're making me hungry, girl!
My husband will be so impressed when I fix these for him. I see a trip to Target in the very near future.
Looks good, my dad would have loved these …. I never lied jam or jelly with ham though.
These waffle sandwiches look incredible!! Love it all! What perfect timing to stumble upon this treasure! I can't wait to get this in my belly!
Hi this may sound like a silly question but do you dip the whole sandwich in the egg batter or just as far as the waffles so that just the waffles get the egg mixture?


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La saison 2010 de l'équipe cycliste Sky est la première de l'équipe. Elle débute en janvier sur le Tour Down Under et se termine en octobre sur le Tour de Lombardie. Il s'agit de la première saison de l'équipe. En tant qu'équipe ProTour, elle participe au calendrier de l'UCI ProTour. L'équipe termine à la  du classement mondial UCI.

Préparation de la saison 2010

Sponsors et financement de l'équipe

Arrivées et départs
L'équipe disputant sa première saison, l'ensemble des coureurs est arrivé en début de saison en provenance d'autres équipes.

Objectifs

Déroulement de la saison

Coureurs et encadrement technique

Effectif

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|Kurt Asle Arvesen ||  ||  || Saxo Bank
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|John-Lee Augustyn ||  ||  || Barloworld
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|Michael Barry ||  ||  || Columbia-HTC
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|Edvald Boasson Hagen ||  ||  || Columbia-HTC
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|Kjell Carlström ||  ||  || Liquigas
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|Sylvain Calzati ||  ||  || Agritubel
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|Dario Cioni ||  ||  || ISD-Neri
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|Steve Cummings ||  ||  || Barloworld
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|Russell Downing ||  ||  || Candi TV-Marshalls Pasta RT
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|Juan Antonio Flecha ||  ||  || Rabobank
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|Christopher Froome ||  ||  || Barloworld
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|Simon Gerrans ||  ||  || Cervélo Test
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|Mathew Hayman ||  ||  || Rabobank
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|Gregory Henderson ||  ||  || Columbia-HTC
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|Peter Kennaugh ||  ||  || 100% Me
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|Thomas Lövkvist ||  ||  || Columbia-HTC
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|Lars Petter Nordhaug ||  ||  || Joker Bianchi
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|Serge Pauwels ||  ||  || Cervélo Test
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|Morris Possoni ||  ||  || Columbia-HTC
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|Nicolas Portal ||  ||  || Caisse d'Épargne
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|Ian Stannard ||  ||  || ISD-Neri
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|Christopher Sutton ||  ||  || Garmin-Slipstream
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|Ben Swift ||  ||  || Katusha
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|Geraint Thomas ||  ||  || Barloworld
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|Davide Viganò ||  ||  || Fuji-Servetto
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|Bradley Wiggins ||  ||  || Garmin-Slipstream

Encadrement

Bilan de la saison

Victoires

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|24/01/2010 ||  du Tour Down Under ||  || 01 PT ||  Christopher Sutton
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|07/02/2010 ||  du Tour du Qatar ||  || 05 2.1 ||  Sky
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|16/02/2010 ||  du Tour d'Oman ||  || 05 2.1 ||  Edvald Boasson Hagen
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|19/02/2010 ||  du Tour d'Oman ||  || 05 2.1 ||  Edvald Boasson Hagen
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|27/02/2010 || Circuit Het Nieuwsblad ||  || 04 1.HC ||  Juan Antonio Flecha
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|08/03/2010 ||  de Paris-Nice ||  || 02 HIS ||  Gregory Henderson
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|16/03/2010 ||  de Tirreno-Adriatico ||  || 02 HIS ||  Edvald Boasson Hagen
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|28/03/2010 ||  du Critérium international ||  || 03 2.HC ||  Russell Downing
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|08/05/2010 ||  du Tour d'Italie ||  || 02 HIS ||  Bradley Wiggins
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|15/05/2010 ||  du Tour de Picardie ||  || 05 2.1 ||  Ben Swift
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|16/05/2010 || Classement général du Tour de Picardie ||  || 05 2.1 ||  Ben Swift
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|13/06/2010 ||  du Critérium du Dauphiné ||  || 01 PT ||  Edvald Boasson Hagen
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|18/06/2010 ||  du Ster Elektrotoer ||  || 05 2.1 ||  Gregory Henderson
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|24/06/2010 || Championnat de Norvège du contre-la-montre ||  || 09 CN ||  Edvald Boasson Hagen
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|27/06/2010 || Championnat de Grande-Bretagne sur route ||  || 09 CN ||  Geraint Thomas
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|23/07/2010 ||  du Brixia Tour ||  || 05 2.1 ||  Christopher Sutton
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|28/07/2010 ||  du Tour de Wallonie ||  || 03 2.HC ||  Russell Downing
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|28/07/2010 || Classement général du Tour de Wallonie ||  || 03 2.HC ||  Russell Downing
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|13/08/2010 || Dutch Food Valley Classic ||  || 04 1.HC ||  Edvald Boasson Hagen
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|21/08/2010 ||  de l'Eneco Tour ||  || 01 PT ||  Gregory Henderson
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|05/09/2010 || Championnat de Grande-Bretagne du contre-la-montre ||  || 09 CN ||  Bradley Wiggins
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|12/09/2010 ||  du Tour de Grande-Bretagne ||  || 05 2.1 ||  Gregory Henderson
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Résultats sur les courses majeures
Les tableaux suivants représentent les résultats de l'équipe dans les principales courses du calendrier international (les cinq classiques majeures et les trois grands tours). Pour chaque épreuve est indiqué le meilleur coureur de l'équipe, son classement ainsi que les accessits glanés par Sky sur les courses de trois semaines.

Classiques

Grands tours

Classement UCI
L'équipe Sky termine à la quinzième place du Calendrier mondial avec 435 points. Ce total est obtenu par l'addition des points des cinq meilleurs coureurs de l'équipe au classement individuel que sont Edvald Boasson Hagen,  avec 228 points, Gregory Henderson,  avec 103 points, Juan Antonio Flecha,  avec 71 points, Bradley Wiggins,  avec 18 points, et Geraint Thomas,  avec 15 points.

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| 17 || style="text-align:left;" |  Edvald Boasson Hagen || 228
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| 53 || style="text-align:left;" |  Gregory Henderson || 103
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| 71 || style="text-align:left;" |  Juan Antonio Flecha || 71
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| 132 || style="text-align:left;" |  Bradley Wiggins || 18
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| 144 || style="text-align:left;" |  Geraint Thomas || 15
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| 152 || style="text-align:left;" |  Thomas Lövkvist || 12
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| 173 || style="text-align:left;" |  Dario Cioni || 8
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| 184 || style="text-align:left;" |  Christopher Sutton || 7
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| 254 || style="text-align:left;" |  Steve Cummings || 1
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| 269 || style="text-align:left;" |  Davide Viganò || 1
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Fantasy Baby Boy Names from Your Favorite Fiction Series
If you're looking for a fantasy baby boy name – we have the ULTIMATE list for you. My partner is a huge fantasy/science fiction geek, so he actually wrote this post for you.
Either way, we hope you enjoy it and wish you the best when it comes to finding the perfect name for your baby!
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Anafiel – Hebrew origin. Meaning "branch of god".
Anafiel is referenced in several articles about angels in the Jewish faith. As a fantasy baby boy name, Anafiel Delaunay is the adopting father of Phèdre nó Delauney in Kushiel's Dart (Jacqueline Carey). He purchases both Alcuin and Phèdrefrom a life of servitude and eventually leaves Phèdre his entire legacy. Anafiel is clever and composed, but harbors a lifelong secret laced with forbidden love and tragedy.
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Arion – Greek origin. Meaning "poet, musician".
Arion was a fabled horse born of Poseidon and Demeter in Greek mythology. In the book series A Pattern of Shadow and Light by Melissa McPhail, Arion Tevestra is the long dead hero to which Epiphone's Prophet forever gives her heart and soul. He is a powerful fifth strand adept who returns from death multiple times before he can be rescued by his century-old friends, reminded of his fateful legacy, and set upon the tasks for which he's given his life. Arion is wise and powerful, as well as determined and a little brash. As a fantasy baby boy name, you're asking for a handful by naming your son Arion.
Atreyu – Hindu origin. Meaning "Container of glory".
Atreyu is a Hindi name. You might recognize this fantasy baby boy name best from The Neverending Story (from the German novel Die Unendliche Geschichte). In this classic tale of good versus evil, Atreyu volunteers to seek the answers necessary to stop the terrible Nothing from destroying the land of Fantasia. Atreyu is steadfast and persistent, even in the face of insurmountable odds and utter isolation.
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Auron – Hebrew origin. Meaning "Mountain of strength".
Auron can refer to one of two fictional superheroes in the DC Comics line. It's also the name of the "Golden Rectangle", one of the orthogons that have been used by architects and artists for centuries to guide composition. Auron is a character from Final Fantasy X, and is also the name of the dragon whose perspective narrates the first book of The Age of Fire by E.E. Knight. Auron is quiet, sardonic, and a little unholy. He is determined and immovable.
Basil – Greek origin. Meaning "Royal, kingly".
Several rulers of the Byzantine Empire were named Basil, and the name has an incredibly rich history. Basil has been a character in many popular films and books, both contemporary and classic. Most notable for me is Basil of The Kingkiller Chronicles (Patrick Rothfuss), a student who enters the University at the same time as Kvothe. He surfaces in all books to date, providing exposition and aid to Kvothe in small ways across a couple of subplots. The child for which you use this fantasy baby boy name will be humble and jubilant, and offer both loyalty and a light heart to those within his circle.
Bastian / Bastion – Greek/Latin origin. Meaning "Venerable, accorded great respect".
Bastian is usally short for Sebastian, which has Latin and Christian origins. Bastian is a much loved name in fiction, and can be found in both WB series Reign and comics, such as X-Men (Bastion). Bastian is the name of the boy huddled in the macabre attic of his school to read The Neverending Story. He actually joins Atreyu in the land of Fantasia in subsequent movies (or later in the book), combating the powers of emptiness and nothingness to keep imagination alive. Bastian is thoughtful and a dreamer. He is sometimes misunderstood for his sensitivity.
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Ben – Hebrew origin. Meaning "Son of my right hand (Benjamin), a high mountain or mountain peak (Ben)".
The formal Benjamin derives from the Hebrew language. Ben by itself is a Scottish prefix or suffix, used in geography. There have been countless characters named Ben. Beyond Ben Kenobi of Star Wars and Uncle Ben from countless Spider Man remakes and comic series, Ben is the shortened name for Abenthy, the vagrant archanist that takes young Kvothe under his wing at an early age in The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Ben is a wise mentor and a faithful companion, whose foresight and insight lend wisdom and capacity to the lives of those he embraces. This fantasy baby boy name comes with a lot of context and a reputation for being steadfast and wise.
Bran / Brandon – Old English origin. Meaning "A hill covered with broom (a weed)"
This less than auspicious definition does very little justice to the depth and intensity of fantasy characters who share this moniker. Foremost among them is Brandon Stark, who takes a mysterious journey into the inhospitable North to find the three-eyed raven, and returns changed forever. Bran is thoughtful and sweet, but plagued by thoughts and considerations too deep for others to understand.
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Caspian – Iranian origin. Meaning "Of the sea" from Qazvin (a city in Iran)
Caspian is a Middle Eastern name from a city for which the Caspian Sea was named. You may know Caspian from Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and The Silver Chair, which are all books in The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Caspian is brave and fearless, and seeks fiercely to defend those he loves.
Colin – French & Gaelic origin. Meaning "Dove, cub, whelp" (disputed)
Colin is a less-used name and tends to show as a side character. Our easy favorite is the ill-fated Colin Creevey, who dogs Harry's Potter's heels throughout The Chamber of Secrets, camera in tow. Colin is curious, ambitious and too fearless for his own good.
Dalinar – Fictitious name. Meaning unknown
This original fantasy baby boy name comes from The Stormlight Archive, where Brandon Sanderson paints the picture of a stalwart and disciplined commander set on a path to save humanity from an ancient threat. Dalinar keeps one step ahead of a magically supressed and shadowy past where his own morals may have been compromised. Dalinar keeps to a straight and narrow path because of his stanch determination and a knowledge of the great power he could wield for good or ill.
Draco / Drake – Greek origin. Meaning "Dragon, serpent"
Draco is a strong and serpentine name. We've seen it associated primarily to sinister characters, such as Draco Malfoy. A main villain throughout the Harry Potter series, Draco seeks to prove his worth before his father and the Death Eaters. As a fantasy baby boy name, Draco speaks of confidence, cunning and power, with a penchant for trouble but a strong sense of moral justice.
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Drogo / Drogon – Potential Gothic or Slavic origin. Meaning "To carry, ghost, precious dear" (loosely)
Drogo is the name of Daenerys Targeryan's first love and husband, the Kahl of the Dothraki calassar that allies itself with the Targeryans in The Game of Thrones, the first installment of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. Martin. The name is later passed to one of Dany's dragons in the form Drogon. Drogo is a fierce leader and needs no words to showcase his will. This is a brave choice for your fantasy baby boy name, but you won't regret it.
Drustan – Pictish origin. Meaning "Riot, tumult"
Drustan is the name of a fierce warrior that joins the plight of Phèdre in Kushiel's Dart. He goes on to marry into the royal family of Terre d'Ange. This fantasy baby boy name is a very clever placement, and your Drustan will be valiant and a little wilde.
Eamon / Aemon – Old English origin. Meaning "Rich guardian, guardian of riches"
This fantasy baby boy name is an old Gaelic version of Edmund. This is definitely and old one made new, and definitely different without being weird. Eamon Valda is a villain from The Wheel of Time, a whitecloak who succeeds Pedron Nial as Lord Commander of the Children of the Light. Aemon holds a richer set of lore, between Aemon al Caar al Thorin of the Wheel of Time, for whom Emonds Field is named. Also, Aemon Targaryen is the name of the old maester of the Night's Watch in A Song of Ice and Fire.
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Ean / Ian – Scottish Gaelic origin. Meaning "God is forgiving"
Ean is my favorite form of this nice short name. Ean val Lorian is the youngest son, prince and crown character in A Pattern of Shadow and Light by Melissa McPhail. Ean is stalwart and resolute, while brash and powerful. He has a deep well of regret and reticence for his past life as Arion Tevestra.
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Edric / Elric – Old English origin. Meaning "Rich and powerful (Edric), wise ruler (Elric)"
Edric is a common name in A Song of Ice and Fire, recurring several times and most notably with Edric Storm, the bastard son of Robert Baratheon. His place in the books was taken by Gendry in the popular HBO series. Elric is the surname of a much loved pair of brothers in Japanese animation. Ed and Al Elric from Full Metal Alchemist combine in this shared nomeclature for a beautiful history, making Elric sound both magical, powerful and a little comical.
Edward – Old English origin – Meaning "Weather/fortunate guardian"
Edward as a fantasy baby boy name is absolutely drenched in phenomenal characters. Edward of the Anita Blake series is a much loved bounty hunter of incredible capacity and ruthlessness. Edward Elric of Full Metal Alchemist is a jubilant and tragic character.
Falkor – Nordic origin. Meaning "Guardian of the people"
This would be an incredibly brave choice for a fantasy baby boy name, but you would undoubtedly find that his name would inspire imagination and respect. Falkor of The Neverending Story is a luck dragon who acts as a guide and mentor to Atreyu, as well as ferrying him across Fantasia on his quest.
Fawkes – Norman-French origin. Meaning "Falcon"
The best reference in fantasy for a baby boy named Fawkes is easily the noble phoenix that comes to Harry's rescue multiple times throughout the Harry Potter series. Beyond that, anyone who remembers the fifth of November will see another, slightly less fantastical reference in V for Vendetta.
Finn / Fynn – Norse origin. Meaning "White, fair"
Fynn val Lorian is a loveable character from A Pattern of Shadow and Light. The royal cousin of the three main val Lorian princes and main characters, Fynn serves both secondary plotlines and comic relief throughout the series. He is fun loving and braver and more persevering than his foppish, drunken facade would have readers believe.
Gareth /Garith – Welsh origin. Meaning "Gentle"
Gareth is an old and very strong pick for a fantasy baby boy name. It's a deviation from the common themes given its rough feel, but engages an interesting contrast given its name. From the Wheel of Time, Gareth Bryne is the Captain-General of Queen Morgase of Andor, and subsequently goes on to fall in love with one of the most powerful and contradictory characters in Tar Valon.
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Gaspar / Casper – French / Spanish origins. Meaning "Treasurer"
Gaspar Trevalion is the object of Anafiel's tragic secret of hidden love and unrequited desire in Kushiel's Dart.
Gawin / Gwain – Proto-Celtic/Welsh origins. Meaning "White hawk"
Gawin hails from the Wheel of Time. As a fantasy baby boy name, this moniker insights nobility and impulsiveness while tapping our heartstrings. Gawin falls in love with a consistent main character, Egwene, who follows Rand out of Emond's Field in the first book.
Gregor / Gregory – Dutch/Scottish origins. Meaning "On the watch, vigilant"
Gregor Clegane is a tragic and fierce character in A Song of Ice and Fire. This much loathed and loved warrior lives his entire life in pursuit of justice for his brother, who much abused him as a child.
Harry – Germanic origin. Meaning "House ruler/protector, army commander"
I probably don't need to say much about this fantasy baby boy name. Harry Potter has changed all our lives.
Hector – Greek origin. Meaning "To check / restrain"
This ancient Greek name taps into a phenomenal amount of power. Hector was the brother of Paris and the champion of Troy. He fought valiantly in a duel to the death with Achilles, despite his reticence about the war and his father's ignorance.
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Ignus – Greek origin. Meaning "Fire"
Ignus is a smart name that easily embodies it's meaning. Without even understanding it, we think of flame when we hear this beautiful and classical name. Ignus Scientia is one of Noctis' three lifelong companions on the road to vengeance in Final Fantasy XI. He is brilliant, reserved, and a healer by nature.
Illian / Ilian – German & French origins. Meaning "Youth"
Illian is a really fun name, although seeing it written can get a little confusing to the eye. While there are countless references throughout history and fantasy, the best in my opinion is that of The Kingkiller Chronicles. Illian is a famous songwriter and bard of times gone past, and one of the only Edema Ruh to ever find respect and fame in a world that despises them.
Jon / John – Middle Latin origin. Meaning "Given of God"
This one doesn't seem so brave or interesting, unless you know the depth to which the name goes. Jon Snow is one of the most loved characters of all A Song of Ice and Fire. He is supposedly the bastard son of Ned Stark, though the HBO series named him Aegon Targaryen, the son of slain Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark.
Kal / Kaladin – American origin. Meaning "Born unto eternity"
Kaladin is one of my favorite characters. This fantasy baby boy name hails from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. Kaladin is an educated healer who turns warrior when his young and woefully inadequate brother is forced into conscription as a warrior in the armies of High Prince Saddeus.
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Kjieran / Kieran/ Kirrin – Irish/Gaelic origins. Meaning "Little dark/black one"
This name has myriad characters and historical icons. My personal favorite is Kjieran van Stone of A Pattern of Shadow and Light. Kjieran is sent into the Prophet of Bethamin's temple as a spy, leading him down a horrific path that would change his body and ultimately bind his soul to a Malorin'athgul. This dedicated character finds love and admiration in death for a creature that terrified him in life, driving Darshan onto a new path fringed with hope and a desire to do good.
Kvothe – Fictional. Meaning "To know"
This is in as more of a token head nod than anything. I'm not sure I would ever be so brave as to name my son Kvothe. If you're daring enough, though, this is easily one of my favorite characters of all time. From The Kingkiller Chronicles, Kvothe is a sharp and driven arcanist whose humble upbringing and cunning tutelage have prepared him to master any craft he wishes. His talent as an arcanist is second only to his talent as a musician. He is impulsive but driven by an intrinsic sense of justice.
Kellen / Kellan – Irish/Gaelic origins. Meaning "Slender"
Kellen Tavadon is a character from The Obsidian Trilogy by Lackey and Mallory. He's wise and talented, and willing to challenge the status quo to end discrimination and potential genecide for those born with magical abilities.
Lanre – African origin. Meaning "My wealth is the future"
This is a name filled with phenomenal lore. From The Kingkiller Chronicles, Lanre is a historical hero whose tragic tale is remembered incorrectly. While most believe his was a tale of tragedy and sacrifice, Kvothe learns that this once-hero turned dark and was cursed to become the first and most powerful of the Chandrian.
Leto – Italian origin. Meaning "Happy, joyful"
Duke Leto is the father of Paul Atreides in Dune. Leto is also the name of Nanaki's (Red XIII's) father in Final Fantasy VII.
Locke – Old English/High German origins. Meaning "Woods, pond"
This evocative fantasy baby boy name hails from a couple of sources for me. The Lies of Locke Lamora follows a humble thief with a love for wit and a tendency to find himself in the worst kind of trouble. Locke Cole is also a charming thief with a penchant for fighting losing battles, though his origins come from Square's production of Final Fantasy VI.
Logain / Loghain – Scottish origin. Meaning "Hollow (geography)"
Logain is a powerful asha'man and once false dragon in the Wheel of Time. This name reappears in A Pattern of Shadow and Light, denoting the mysterious whisperlord whose path crosses with that of Trell in the first volume. This same Tyriolicci takes Tanis temporarily under his wing to offer training.
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Martin / Marten – Greek origin. Meaning "(loosely) Warlike, of Mars (Greek mythology)"
Martin or Marten appears in Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss as well as The Riftwar Cycle by Raymond E. Feist.
Ned (Eddard, Edgar) – Old English origins. Meaning "Wealthy guardian"
Ned is the name of the main character in The Game of Thrones, the first book in A Song of Ice and Fire. His tragic story ignites the velocity that carries our favorite characters through both book and HBO series. Ned is straight forward, honorable, and wise.
Palis / Pelas / Palus – Origin unknown. Meaning "Wisdom"
Palis is a young noble who joins Rezkin in his desperate flight from Ashai in Reign of Madness. My favorite incarnation of this name is Pelas, which is the name of the malorin'athgul that first befriends Tanis in A Pattern of Shadow and Light.
Perrin – French origin. Meaning "Rock, wanderer"
Perrin is the name of the boyhood friend of Rand and subsequent wolfbrother and warrior in The Wheel of Time.
Pip / Pippin / Perregrine – English origin. Meaning "(disputed) Foreigner, one from abroad"
Pippin is the short name of Perregrine Took, the hobbit that accompanies Merry when they join Sam and Frodo in their quest to return the One Ring to Mordor and Mount Doom.
Quintilius / Quintus – Latin origin. Meaning "Fifth born"
This is a less well known fantasy baby boy name, tracing back to Kushiel's Dart. Quintillious Rousse is the name of the ship's captain that transports Phèdre across the channel. Qunitillious is warm and stolid, embracing the risk of angering the Master of the Straights in the name of a good cause.
Rand – German origin. Meaning "Wolf shield"
Rand can be short for Randall or stand on its own. Rand al'Thor is the primary main character in The Wheel of Time. Rand is determined and reliable.
Raziel – Hebrew origin. Meaning "Secret of God, keeper of secrets, angel of mysteries"
Raziel as a fantasy baby boy name traces back to the Legacy of Kain series. In Soulreaver, Raziel is betrayed by Kain and all but destroyed. He returns at the prompting of the Elder God and launches upon a dramatic rampage to bring justice to his old friend. Raziel is wise and sarcastic.
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Remus – German origin. Meaning "Swift"
Remus traces back to Harry Potter with Remus Lupin. This much loved character endures a terrible curse all his life and finds happiness at the end, only to give everything to help save the world. Remus is roguish and withdrawn, with a solution for everything and a ready smile despite his breaking heart.
Remy / Remie – French origin. Meaning "Oarsman"
Remie is one of Phèdre's boys, the sailors that attach themselves to her through Kushiel's Dart series.
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Samuel / Samwise / Sammael – Hebrew origin. Meaning "Name of God (Samuel), half-wise (Samwise), Poison/Blindness of God (Sammael)"
With several options and as many characters as there are names in the list, it's hard to pin down one specific reason you should name your child with this one of these monikers. Samwise is a steadfast companion to Frodo in The Lord of the Rings. Sammael is one of the Forsaken (or Chosen) in The Wheel of Time.
Sebastian – German/Spanish origins. Meaning "Venerable, revered"
Sebastian is the tragic oldest brother among the val Lorian brothers in A Pattern of Shadow and Light. He is technically the heir to the throne, but his broken mind and a history steeped in unwitting betrayal keep him back from embracing his long forgotten destiny.
Sirius – Greek origin. Meaning "Scorching, one who scorches"
Sirius is easily one of the world's most favorite Harry Potter characters. This fantasy baby boy name bring to mind a handsome rogue with a horrific past, who has endured everything to once again see his godson and somehow claim retribution for his wrongful imprisonment and the loss of his best friends.
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Tam – Hebrew origin. Meaning "Heart, twin, innocent, conqueror, flower of nations"
Tam is a steadfast character in all his incarnations. Tam al'Thor is the stalwart father of Rand al'Thor. Tamron Blackwater is a hearty companion of Rezkin in the King's Dark Tidings series. You can expect this small play on the common Tom to set your child apart without isolating or ostracizing him.
Tierin / Tirian / Tyrion – Welsh origin. Meaning "Kind, gentle"
Tyrion is a favorite lead in The Game of Thrones. He is small and wise, and defeats his initial appearance as a lush and womanizer by enduring horrible betrayal and unending sacrifice to invest himself in the good of the realm.
Victor / Viktor – Latin origin. Meaning "Conqueror, to win"
Viktor Crom is a character from the Goblet of Fire, the fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Viktor is strong and underestimated. His cunning lies behind a quiet facade and he is committed to doing good above being rewarded.
Vincent – Latin origin. Meaning "Conquering"
Vincent Valentine is a character from Final Fantasy VII. This fantasy baby boy name inspires strong loyalty in fantasy and non-fantasy lovers alike.
Xander – Latin origin. Meaning "Defender of the people"
Xander Harris is a character from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series (through 2003). He is a fan favorite and sets a strong impression for anyone considering this fantasy baby boy name.
Xanther – Greek origin. Meaning "Blonde-haired"
This one's entirely original. The word itself comes from A Pattern of Shadow and Light, for the mysterious immortal race that has existed since the dawn of human kind, modeled and created alonside the malorin'athgul. Xanthers are quirky, reflective, and wise in their use of power.
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Zach / Zack / Zak – Latin origin. Meaning "God remembers"
My favorite Zack is the Soldier First Class character whose story precedes the beginning of Final Fantasy VII.
Zidane – Arabic origin. Meaning "Abundance, growth"
Zidane is a very different and unique name, but hardly obscure enough to make for a difficult road. Zidane is the main character of Final Fantasy XI, a small and jubilant boy with the tail of a monkey.
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Spy Shots: Toyota Land Cruiser/Lexus LX 570
Noah Joseph
Jan 23rd 2007 at 12:25PM
Over the past decade or so, Toyota has built up an SUV empire, ranging from the RAV4 to the Sequoia and the FJ Cruiser to the Lexus RX450h, with everything in between. But its flagship sport-ute has been on the market – all but completely untouched – for nine years now. And even for trucks that's a long life-cycle. While the Land Cruiser (and its luxury sister the Lexus LX) still won't be getting the top-to-bottom overhaul it so richly deserves, it is getting what will probably amount to a stop-gap update in 2008.
The biggest change is tipped to come under the hood. In foreign markets the Japanese-produced Land Cruiser is offered with a wide range of engines, but in the United States there's only one powerplant offered in both the Toyota and Lexus versions. That 4.7-liter V8 is expected to be ditched for the new 5.7-liter VVT-I V8 from the new Toyota Tundra pick-up truck, complete with Toyota's new six-speed automatic.
Following random shots here and there, more mules were spotted while testing in southern Europe. It'd be fairly safe to say that the styling won't be a radical departure by any stretch of the imagination, just an update on the theme people have come to recognize as the Land Cruiser. That shouldn't stop Toyota from significantly upgrading the interior, though.
With so many SUVs on offer, we can't imagine Toyota sells that many Land Cruisers worldwide, certainly not in the American market. But like other rugged, iconic SUVs (the Mercedes G-Wagon and Land Rover Defender come to mind), they continue to produce it for those who demand nothing less – and nothing more.
[Source: Truck Trend via eGM CarTech]


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Ms. BoxJam: For money, obviously.
BoxJam: Yeah, but I don't think I know those people! Why do they want to park in our back yard?
Ms. BoxJam: Let me suggest something, if I may.
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Low-code development platform Caspio opens data centre in India
Published: 23rd Nov 2020 1:51 pm
Mumbai: US-based low code development platform Caspio on Monday announced the launch of its data centre in India, with an aim to enable business professionals build powerful custom cloud applications without coding.
Available immediately, Indian customers can host their data and applications on the newly-opened data centre, the California-headquartered company said in a statement.
The expansion addresses the increasing demand for cloud-based applications that are optimised for performance, security and regional localisation.
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"The need for companies to build custom cloud applications at speed and scale has never been more essential than in today's cloud-first operating model," said Frank Zamani, President and CEO of Caspio.
"The opening of our new data centre supports the evolving business needs of our Indian customers and furthers our commitment as their global low-code partner."
In accordance with Caspio's data centre operations, the Indian site provides high-availability cloud infrastructure operated on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Nearly 15,000 customers in over 150 countries utilise Caspio's low-code development platform to streamline data management, automate workflows and digitally transform operations at scale.
"To get started, new users can open a free account and choose India as the account location," the company said.
Caspio is a privately-held global software company. Founded by Frank Zamani in 2000, Caspio provides non-technical business professionals with the ability to create their own database-centric web applications without coding.
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package org.song.example;

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

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;

public class ITTeacher {

    final static int NUM_STUDENTS = 10;

    private Teacher teacher;
    private Student[] students = new Student[NUM_STUDENTS];

    @Before
    public void before() {
        teacher = new Teacher(99,"Zeus");
        for (int i = 0; i < NUM_STUDENTS; i++) {
            students[i] = new Student((100 + i), "student " + Long.toString(100 + i), (100 + i));
        }
        for (final Student currStudent : students) {
            teacher.addStudent(currStudent);
        }
    }

    @Test
    public void testITTeacher() {
        assertEquals(students.length, teacher.getStudents().size());
        assertEquals("Zeus", teacher.getName());
        assertEquals(99, teacher.getId());

        assertEquals(students[0].getId(), teacher.getStudents().get(students[0].getId()).getId());
        assertEquals(students[0].getScore(), teacher.getStudents().get(students[0].getId()).getScore());
        assertEquals(students[0].getName(), teacher.getStudents().get(students[0].getId()).getName());
    }
}


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We work hard to provide a 'zero waste to landfill' solution for our customers and make sure that all our residual waste is treated in the cleanest and greenest means available. The Residual waste is processed at a Waste to Energy plant in order to divert 100% away from landfill. With the newest fleet of trucks on the market, they all feature highly advanced weighing systems so that we can record the exact weights of each lift. All our vehicles feature 360° cameras and side scanners to ensure that cyclists, pedestrians and our staff are always safe. We have a large variety of container sizes for this service to suit customer's needs.
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All the general waste that we collect is taken to a local Waste to Energy (WTE)/ Energy from Waste (EFW) facility. At these facilities, the residual waste is tipped in a tipper bay, from there it is mixed and incinerated. The heat created from burning the waste boils water and produces steam, this steam drives the generator and produces electricity. The leftover bottom ash is collected and used as a material for road construction.
The electricity that's produced from the residual waste is used to power the facility and is fed into the National Grid.
In London, the Residual Waste is collected and taken to a Riverside Recovery Facility located on the River Thames. These green highways remove around 100,000 truck movements every year from our Capital's roads, it's transported to a London WTE where enough power is generated to power a whole London Borough!
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In this activity, Richard E. Wilcox, PhD, shares his extensive expertise in neuropharmacology to provide an in-depth review of the pathophysiology and treatment of insomnia. Dr. Wilcox gives the learner a thorough look at insomnia by utilizing his own unique set of instruction tools, entitled the Wilcox Integrated Learning System, which he developed specifically to teach complex neuro topics like Insomnia. The instructional tools developed by Dr. Wilcox are included as part of the course, and they wiill continue to serve as great resources in practice following the course.
This course is designed for pharmacists.
0.10 CPE Credited available at completion of course.
This course is presented using the speaker's own series of learning resources - the Wilcox Integrated Learning System - which consists of a Video lecture available via MP4 files, accompanied by PDFs of the presenter's Key PowerPoint slides and a written Script of the lecture. Additionally, core information is also provided in a very detailed Essential outline, along with Drug Charts to guide therapeutic decisions during cases and in practice following the course. Finally, a post-test and program evaluation will be completed after reviewing the above information.
The post-test and evaluation must be completed BEFORE December 2020 to earn continuing education credit.
0.50 CPE Credit once completed.
Video & Script – Ideally, you will view/read the Video & Script first. The video provides a roughly 15 minute overview of the pathophysiology and treatment of the disorder using a simple case. The manuscript is included for those of you who prefer to read the information.
Post-Test – The Post-Test is required for CPE credit, and the test questions will be based on information found in items 1-4 above.
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This online activity is approved for 1.00 CEUs (.10 contact hour) of continuing education credit. In order to receive .10 contact hours of CE credit, the participant must watch the videos in its entirety, complete the online post-tests, and complete the online evaluation.
Technical Requirements: Ability to view mp4 video and sound, ability to view and/or download Adobe PDF documents. Works on most computers, smart phones, tablets, and other connected devices.
To receive CE credit for this course. You must pass the below post-test with a 70% or higher and you must complete the evaluation.
You have 10 chances to pass the test. If you do not pass, you will have retake the entire course again.
•	Discuss the normal actions of the brain that regulate sleep, and the transmitter system(s) that are altered with insomnia.
•	Describe the role of the neurotransmitter GABA in brain inhibition/sedation, and the role of medications that affect GABA in the treatment of insomnia.
•	Describe the role of orexin in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle, and the role of orexin antagonists in treating insomnia.
•	Describe the role of melatonin in the sleep-wake cycle, and its use in the treatment of insomnia.
•	Describe the major side effects of anti-insomnia drugs.


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Marguerite Ann Johnson (Maya)
Bailey Johnson Jr.
Annie Henderson (Momma)
Vivian Baxter
Big Bailey Johnson
Maya Angelou and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Background
Quotes Abandonment
The gifts opened the door to questions that neither of us wanted to ask. Why did they send us away? And What did we do so wrong? So Wrong?
For years, Maya and Bailey thought their parents were dead. Suddenly at seven and eight years old, they receive Christmas presents from their parents, which brings up painful realities and questions such as these posed by Maya. Like many children, Maya and Bailey blame themselves for their parents' abandonment. They feel that they must have done something to offend their parents or render themselves unlovable. To compound the injury, they receive no message from either parent, Vivian or Big Bailey. Their father sends his own photograph, indicative of his self-centeredness—a trait that will be borne out when they finally meet him—and Vivian sends toys that fail to convey any deeper meaning.
From the way he was holding me I knew he'd never let me go or let anything bad ever happen to me. This was probably my real father and we had found each other at last.
When Mr. Freeman sexually assaults Maya for the first time, she is only a child and fails to recognize how wrong his actions are, instead equating his embrace with that of a loving parent. Despite being scared, Maya welcomes his touch because she has been so sorely deprived of unconditional affection. Cast aside by both parents at a young age, Maya always relied on other members of her family for her emotional needs. At the time of the assault, however, she is separated from her grandmother, her primary caretaker, and has been growing apart from Bailey. This lack of parental love leaves Maya a wounded target for Mr. Freeman to prey upon.
On one flat street I passed a junkyard, littered with the carcasses of old cars. The dead hulks were somehow so uninviting that I decided to inspect them.
Wandering homeless in southern California, Maya passes a junkyard and feels oddly drawn to the place. The junkyard, a site of once-valued but now-discarded belongings, appeals to Maya because she can relate to the rotting cars. She has suffered her final abandonment at the hands of her father, who has chosen a crazy girlfriend and his reputation over his own daughter. Perhaps by investigating the hulks of the cars, Maya can reclaim her own feelings of abandonment and turn them into something positive.
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Phaidon has published the "long-awaited" debut cookbook from self-taught chef Stephen Harris, founder of Kent-based pub The Sportsman.
The publisher tells the story of the The Sportsman's transformation from "sticky carpet boozer" into an "internationally acclaimed restaurant serving innovative regional cuisine and a cult following around the world".
The "simple, stylish" recipes "epitomise all that is great about British cooking", the publisher said.
The recipes are divided into six chapters that follow Harris' concept of the Kentish terroir: The Sea; The Salt Marshes; The Farms; The Woodlands; The Gardens and The Orchards. Essays by Harris introduce each of the sections, emphasising the significance the surrounding area has on his cooking and approach to food.


Cloud and managed hosting experts, Pulsant, is calling for a major perception shift on cloud. It's client-centric approach is inspiring SMBs to look at cloud infrastructure not just as a shared, utility-based resource that can be accessed on a 'pay-as-you-go' basis, but as a strategic business tool that can also be configured and fine-tuned to address specific operational agendas. As part of this, Pulsant is asking that CIOs, seeking to enhance their business contribution, take a more proactive stance in building successful cloud outcomes by shaping storage provision in line with their commercial goals. It also reveals that those who do can create a more effective roadmap for growth, risk reduction and competitive success.
Mark Howling, CEO at Pulsant, explains, "We have been providing cloud infrastructure and services for over 10 years. During this time we have become well aware of when and where cloud works best and how to get the most out of any infrastructure investment. It is clear to us that the most successful cloud adopters are those SMBs who map their cloud requirements closely to their key business objectives.
Unlike physical servers that have a storage limit, cloud's virtualised platform is 'elastic' and can be scaled up as your business grows. It removes the constraints of having to add and configure new hardware to accommodate major projects, new applications or expanding digital presence.
With cloud, not only do you pay for what you use but virtualised platforms are built on the latest server technology and utilise more of the storage capacity, making it highly efficient. This can reduce power consumption and operational costs by as much as 40 per cent.
Cloud's flexibility lets you respond faster to the changing digital requirements of your business. Using a cloud provider like Pulsant means you don't have to constantly monitor and manage your servers allowing you to focus your own IT resources on customer facing activities that improve service.
More efficient than traditional server solutions, virtualised platforms can reduce power consumption dramatically. Make sure your cloud provider has an Environmental Policy. Pulsant is committed to creating a 'Green Cloud'. By October 2012 all its energy will come from renewable sources. This move is combined with the introduction of new technologies such as Cold Aisle Containment and Secure POD rack systems which are designed to reduce power consumption even further.
There has been much debate about cloud resilience, particularly from large scale commodity based public cloud providers. However, if properly managed and supported cloud offers more resilience than traditional systems. If a server fails, then the load automatically switches to other servers in the cloud to keep your applications and websites live.
For SMBs working in tightly regulated environments then the cloud solution needs to be properly assessed in terms of compliance, security and data location. Pulsant can offer 'private' cloud facilities that provide the flexibility and cost advantages of a virtual platform but in a controlled environment that is specific to that client. It also offers PCI compliant platforms for ecommerce, and can specify UK-based or even single location clouds to help users conform to European data legislation. In addition, all Pulsant's facilities are ISO certified.


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import java.io.IOException;

import org.apache.hadoop.conf.Configuration;
import org.apache.hadoop.fs.Path;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.IntWritable;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.Text;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Job;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Mapper;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Reducer;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.lib.input.FileInputFormat;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.lib.output.FileOutputFormat;
import org.apache.hadoop.util.GenericOptionsParser;

public class SparseMatrixMultiply{

    public static class SparseMatrixMapper extends Mapper<Object, Text, Text, Text>{

        private Text k = new Text();
        private Text v = new Text();

        int numOfRows = 2; // number of rows of the resulted matrix
        int numOfCols = 2; // number of cols of the resulted matrix
        String fileLabel;
        String m_row, m_col, n_row, n_col, m_val, n_val;

        public void map(Object key, Text value, Context context) throws
            IOException, InterruptedException {

            String items[] = value.toString().split("#");
            fileLabel = items[0];

            if(fileLabel.equals("M")){
                m_row = items[1];
                m_col = items[2];
                m_val = items[3];

                for(int c = 1; c<=numOfCols; c++){
                    k.set(m_row + "#" + Integer.toString(c));
                    v.set("M" + "#" + m_col + "#" + m_val);
                    context.write(k, v);

                    System.out.print("M Key: " + k);
                    System.out.println(" Val: " + v);
                }
            }else if(fileLabel.equals("N")){
                n_row = items[1];
                n_col = items[2];
                n_val = items[3];

                for(int r = 1; r<=numOfRows; r++){
                    k.set(Integer.toString(r) + "#" +n_col);
                    v.set("N" + "#" + n_row + "#" + n_val);

                    context.write(k, v);

                    System.out.print("N Key: " + k.toString());
                    System.out.println(" Val: " + v.toString());
                }
            }
        }
    }

    public static class SparseMatrixReducer extends Reducer<Text,Text,Text,Text> {
        private Text v = new Text();

        int columsOfM = 3;

        int M_vals[] = new int[columsOfM+1];
        int N_vals[] = new int[columsOfM+1];

        String fileLabel;

        public void reduce(Text key, Iterable<Text> values, Context context)
            throws IOException, InterruptedException {

            System.out.println("Reducing ... Key: " + key);

            for(int d = 1; d<=columsOfM; d++){
                M_vals[d] = 0;
                N_vals[d] = 0;
            }

            int j;
            for (Text val : values) {
                String items[] = val.toString().split("#");

                fileLabel = items[0];
                j = Integer.parseInt(items[1]);

                if(fileLabel.equals("M")){
                    M_vals[j] = Integer.parseInt(items[2]);

                    // System.out.print("M" + j);
                    // System.out.println(" " + M_vals[j]);
                    System.out.println(val.toString());
                }else if(fileLabel.equals("N")){
                    N_vals[j] = Integer.parseInt(items[2]);

                    // System.out.print("N" + j);
                    // System.out.println(" " + N_vals[j]);
                    System.out.println(val.toString());
                }
            }

            int sum = 0;

            for(int d = 1; d<=columsOfM; d++){
                sum +=  M_vals[d] * N_vals[d];

                System.out.println(M_vals[d]);
                System.out.println(N_vals[d]);
            }
            System.out.println("sum + " + sum);

            v.set(String.valueOf(sum));
            context.write(key, v);
        }
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {

        Configuration conf = new Configuration();
        String[] otherArgs = new GenericOptionsParser(conf, args).getRemainingArgs();
        if (otherArgs.length != 2) {
            System.err.println("Usage: SparseMatrixMultiply <in> <out>");
            System.exit(2);
        }

        Job job = Job.getInstance(conf, "SparseMatrixMultiply");
        job.setJarByClass(SparseMatrixMultiply.class);
        job.setMapperClass(SparseMatrixMapper.class);
        job.setReducerClass(SparseMatrixReducer.class);

        job.setOutputKeyClass(Text.class);
        job.setOutputValueClass(Text.class);

        FileInputFormat.addInputPath(job, new Path(otherArgs[0]));
        FileOutputFormat.setOutputPath(job, new Path(otherArgs[1]));

        System.exit(job.waitForCompletion(true) ? 0 : 1);
    }
}


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Licensed Unlicensed Requires Authentication Published by De Gruyter Mouton May 29, 2014
Pragmatics and intercultural mediation in intercultural language learning
Anthony J. Liddicoat
Anthony J. Liddicoat is Professor in Applied Linguistics at the Research Centre for Languages and Cultures at the University of South Australia. His research interests include language and intercultural issues in education, conversation analysis, and language policy and planning. His recent books include Intercultural Language Teaching and Learning (2013, with Angela Scarino) Linguistics and Intercultural Education in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning (2013, with Fred Dervin) and Introduction to Conversation Analysis (2011).
From the journal Intercultural Pragmatics
https://doi.org/10.1515/ip-2014-0011
This paper examines the role that pragmatics plays in language learners' practices of mediating between their own cultural understandings and those of the target culture. It will examine learners' experiences of cultural differences in language use and the ways in which learners develop insights into the culturally determined nature of language in use. It investigates the ways in which learners articulate their awareness of the meaningfulness of pragmatic differences in contexts in which language use shows cultural variation – speech acts, social deixis, politeness, etc. The paper examines ways in which language learners construct awareness of cultural variation in pragmatics both for themselves and for their interlocutors. In both mediation for self and mediation for others, there is a similar process of developing an interpretation of cultural behavior that takes into account both a culture internal perspective and a culture external perspective. The analysis details how language learners use pragmatics as a starting point for intercultural mediation and shows how analysis of language in use can provide an entry point into understandings of culture, and of the connection between language and culture. The behavior described is fundamentally an intercultural one. It is not simply the possession of knowledge about another culture as this is manifested in pragmatic differences but rather the ability to reflect on pragmatics differences as culturally meaningful to formulate positions between cultures as a mechanism to develop and express understandings of another culture. Learners demonstrate that intercultural mediation involves awareness of one's own cultural practices and expectations in relation to the aspect of language use being mediated as well as their knowledge of the target culture.
Keywords: intercultural mediation; language acquisition; metapragmatic awareness; French; Japanese
Published in Print: 2014-6-1
©2014 by Walter de Gruyter Berlin/Boston
Liddicoat, Anthony J.. "Pragmatics and intercultural mediation in intercultural language learning" Intercultural Pragmatics, vol. 11, no. 2, 2014, pp. 259-277. https://doi.org/10.1515/ip-2014-0011
Liddicoat, A. (2014). Pragmatics and intercultural mediation in intercultural language learning. Intercultural Pragmatics, 11(2), 259-277. https://doi.org/10.1515/ip-2014-0011
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Fact-Checking NPR's Reports On Vegas 'Violence' : NPR Public Editor Were chairs really thrown at the Nevada Democratic party convention?
Thousands of people gather at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas for the Nevada State Democratic Convention on May 14, 2016.
NPR's use of the word "violence" and claims of thrown chairs in recent stories about Saturday's Nevada Democratic Party state convention have come under criticism by supporters of candidate Bernie Sanders.
"In the aftermath of the convention a single report of 'throwing chairs and rushing the stage' by an openly partisan 'journalist' became the story for every major news outlet. In particular, the dramatic image of 'throwing chairs' seemed to strike reporters as great stuff; so it was repeated.
As far as my extensive research can determine (and I am still looking) there is no other evidence of 'thrown chairs'. This one counterfactual account changes the tone of stories containing it dramatically. If it did not happen, claims of 'violence' which depend on it are simply not sustainable."
A number of listeners and readers have written with similar concerns (not all so polite). The reports they are concerned about include this one from today's Morning Edition, with the headline, "Nevada Incident Could Make It Difficult For Sanders' Supporters To Back Clinton" and yesterday's online-only story, "Bernie Sanders Defends Supporters After Rowdy Protests In Nevada."
"But chaos followed after Sanders supporters allege they were denied being seated at the convention and that the state party chairwoman, Roberta Lange, was slanting the rules in favor of Clinton. In the end, Clinton ended up with 20 delegates out of the state to Sanders' 15.
Sanders supporters, believing they had been treated unfairly, rushed the stage, threw chairs and were shouting obscenities, according to veteran Nevada journalist Jon Ralston. Even after the convention concluded, many refused to leave and had to be escorted out by security."
As Sloman notes, other outlets, including The Associated Press, also reported that chairs were thrown. While I have no reason to doubt that reporting, in the extensive video posted on social media in the aftermath of the convention I've so far found none of a chair being thrown. One video shows a chair being lifted in the air. Other videos do show angry Sanders supporters rushing toward the stage and shouting obscenities.
Talking Points Memo this afternoon tried to get to the bottom of what happened and the report was inconclusive: "There has been disagreement between Sanders supporters and those critical of their behavior Saturday over how violent the state convention actually was, and who is to blame. Descriptions of the day's events recount shouting, interruptions, crude names and epithets being lobbed at party officials, and an evening that culminated in a group of Sanders backers rushing towards the stage and even flipping chairs. Only some of those incidents could be backed up by video evidence posted by those at Saturday's convention and other reports."
Donovan went on, "So, was there violence? There was pushing, shoving, and screaming, a chair was brandished and a great deal of hostile and obscene language used. Several editors and reporters saw and heard the video live and later. People on the ground described it as violence. It doesn't seem a stretch to me."
Donovan and I disagree on this; "violence," which NPR more often uses to describe events in war zones, seems too strong a term to me based on the evidence I have seen so far. And the politics team's own decision to avoid the word "thrown" renders this online-only introduction to Keith's piece misleading, unless other eyewitnesses come forward to clarify the events: "Sen. Bernie Sanders is answering for violence at the Nevada Democratic Party's state convention, where his supporters threw chairs and hurled obscenities as Hillary Clinton claimed the most delegates."