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An Urgent Plea from Brazilian Indigenous Communities
The following press release from PLANT (Partners for the Land & Agricultural Needs of Traditional Peoples) focuses on the rights of traditional and indigenous communities being trampled by powerful agri-business lobbyists and their politician allies in Brazil's Congress, who want to make changes to the Constitution in order to facilitate their increasing access to the cultural lands of Brazil's oldest and most exploited peoples during centuries of marginalization.
Meanwhile, the people and ecology of Brazil face another threat, as the ongoing development of GE trees in industrial plantations in Brazil will exacerbate the already well-known negative social and environmental impacts caused by industrial tree plantations while introducing yet further impacts and knock-on effects due to the additional risks inherent to genetic engineering.
Please show your solidarity and that of your networks at a most critical moment in the struggle of vulnerable indigenous peoples of Brazil for the survival of their cultures, lands and fundamental rights.
Just sign on to the Protest Letter, translated below, by filling in your name and address and, please don't forget to CLICK ON THE GREEN BUTTON at the bottom of the page in order to send it.
Please note the following: The sample message below, in Portuguese, will be sent back to you at the e-mail address you used to sign the petition. It is meant to verify your signature. In that message, scroll down to the http link (as an example, we have highlighted the link in red from the reply they sent to us.) Simply click on that link, nothing more. It will provide the necessary authentication they want to register your name on the petition. You'll then receive a thank-you message for signing the petition.
(On the form, fill in the required fields, viz. name, e-mail address, and "cidade" (city & country). The other fields are not necessary.)
Sign the petition here:
http://www.peticaopublica.com.br/psign.aspx?pi=p2012n22454
For a quick summary of what is at stake, check:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/23/brazils-indigenous-groups-battle-land-law-change
Excerpt: "Earlier this month, more than a thousand indigenous leaders met in Brasília to protest and organise against PEC 215, a proposed constitutional amendment that would shift the power to demarcate indigenous land from the executive to the legislature – that is, from Funai, the Ministry of Justice and the president, by decree, to Congress. . . The Indians' fierce opposition to placing demarcation in the hands of Congress is easy to understand: some 250 members of Congress are linked to the powerful "ruralist" congressional caucus, representing interests including agro-business and the timber, mining and energy industries. In contrast, there has been only one indigenous member of Congress in the entire history of Brazil: Mário Juruna, a Xavante cacique, who served from 1983-87 in Rio de Janeiro. . . . If passed, as it seems will likely be the case, the amendment also allows for the review of previous demarcations, and introduces exceptions to the exclusive use of protected land, including leasing to non-Indians and the construction of infrastructure, "in the public interest".
You may also want to consult Survival International's action on the issue at:
http://www.survivalinternational.org/emails/reject-pec215
The following is an unofficial translation of the Protest Letter from the website of the IC Magazine of The Center for World Indigenous Studies:
PUBLIC MANIFESTO AGAINST PEC 215/2000
Brasília (DF), June of 2015. On May 19 of 2015, the House of Representatives, social organizations and movements, of the indigenous peoples, indigenous and environmental advocates, along with the Parliamentary Fronts for the Support of the Indigenous Peoples, in Defense of Human and Environmental Rights. the undersigned, brought to the Plenary session of the House "Threats to fundamental rights and PEC 215: democracy, indigenous peoples and the environment". As a result of the Plenary, by common accord it was decided to publish the following motion of repudiation of the Proposal for a Constitutional Amendment (PEC) 215/2000, pending before the Brazilian House of Representatives (Câmara dos Deputados) currently in the Special Commission.
The PEC 215 and its appended actions are intended to paralyze the demarcation of Indigenous Lands, the titration of Quilombo Territories and the creation of Units of Conservation, as well as to permit the approval of large-scale enterprises within these protected areas, such as: hydroelectric dams, mining; extensive agribusiness, the building of highways, waterways for industrial transport, ports and railways.
If approved, the referred to PEC 215/2000 will result in irreversible consequences for the indigenous peoples and quilombola communities, considering that their territories are vital to their physical and cultural survival, in addition to contributing to the preservation of an ecologically balanced environment, in the context of global warming.
The PEC 215/2000 is declared to be unconstitutional, for injury to binding clauses related to the principle of the separation of powers and the consecration of fundamental rights of indigenous peoples, that as such are constitutional shields and supported in international standards.
In view of this and considering that:
the demarcation of the Indigenous Lands, the titling of the Quilombola Territories and the creation of Units of Conservation of Nature are acts typically administrative of a strictly technical character, intended to implement collective constitutional rights gained through a long and arduous journey of struggle and debates during the period of the Constituent Assembly in which numerous leaders of diverse segments of society departed from their homes and journeyed to Brasilia to discuss and guarantee their fundamental, political and social rights;
these collective constitutional rights are the result of the recognition embracing the indispensability of ecological balance for the welfare of society and of the need to allocate lands to the peoples and communities that they traditionally occupy, to both guarantee their physical and cultural survival and as reparation for the historical debt of Brazil toward the indigenous peoples, traditional Peoples and Communities;
the struggle of the Original Peoples is a struggle for the wellbeing of all of society, in defense of the plurality of the Brazilian collectivity and of the ecologically balanced environment; the dislocation of the designation of competences in constitutional matters can only be done in order to expand rights and not to impose retrogressions;
the biodiversity, sustainability and environmental equilibrium cannot be subjected to the occasion of the interests of legislative majorities in the National Congress; the Indigenous Peoples and Quilombola Communities of Brazil are subjects of law, citizens, and as such, They must be respected in their rights and in their physical, moral, cultural and historical integrity;
renowned jurists and the Minister himself of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) Luis Roberto Barroso Rapporteur on the Writ of Security (Mandado de Segurança) No. 32262, has already warned as to the absolute unconstitutionality of PEC 215/2000;
it is urgent that the Brazilian government apply Convention 169 on the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries of the International Labor Organization (ILO), adopted in 1989 during its 76th Conference and ratified by Brazil in 2004, being the primary international treaty on rights of these populations which addresses free, prior and informed consultation, health, education, labor, usufruct of the land, among others;
it is fundamental that the Brazilian State fully implement the right of indigenous peoples to the difference and to the originary right to their lands and territories, as well as the recognition of the rights of other peoples and traditional communities.
The signatories listed below RESOLVE to manifest their total support in the struggle of the Indigenous Peoples, the Quilombola Communities and Brazilian Collectivity and demand the immediate withdrawal from legislative process the PEC 215/2000, the appended proposals and any other initiatives that serve to suppress or regress on the rights of indigenous peoples, of the quilombola communities and on the recognition of Units of Conservation."
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The Kolibri Games Newsletter
September Edition
Hi there!Enjoy the September Edition of the Kolibri Games Newsletter. This is where we review the events of the past weeks and keep you updated on recent company and product milestones.
In September, our Head of Recruitment, Marina, won an Outstanding individual Ambassador Award at the first-ever, fully virtual Women in Games Awards. We are incredibly excited and proud to see her engagement in our industry rewarded in this way.
In addition, our CEOs Janosch and Daniel were named as finalists of the 2020 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. Based on criteria such as sustainability, innovation, employee management and social responsibility, the two placed among the 19 entrepreneurs who will participate in the final next month.
We Appeared In
Following the opening of our new studio in Romania, Kolibri Games Bucharest, our friends over at Ubisoft chatted with Head of Studio, Stefan, about his experience establishing and growing our second office, his philosophy for leading the team, future projects, and much more.
The Kolibri Games Blog
This month, we continued to shed light on the work we've been doing on our new games. Over on our blog, our Head of Client Engineering Jonas discussed how we overcome some of the technical challenges that simultaneously working on multiple games with multiple teams entails. He explained the benefits of code sharing and how we manage to foster a culture of collaboration between our developers, all while keeping each individual team independent.
Continuing our series on User Acquisition and player engagement, our Brand Artist Barry broke down how our players interact with what is arguably the core of Idle Miner Tycoon: the game economy.
Our Idle Miner Tycoon team worked hard on implementing the first feature as a result of an A/B test: the "no ads offer". After an initial testing period, we were able to determine that our players are interested in a one-time purchase that allows them to collect perks without having to watch a rewarded video ad first. The first wave of feedback from our players to the new feature has been overwhelmingly positive – an important affirmation to us, as we're becoming increasingly data-driven in our product decisions.
Kolibri Games Events
Leontine, one of our Product Managers on Idle Miner Tycoon, teamed up with our friends from Keyword Studios for a Webinar on how to leverage your own user base for UA by increasing your game's virality. Check our social media channels in the coming weeks if you are interested in watching a recording of the event.
In addition, we were beyond excited to welcome the wonderful Pia Frey, Co-Founder and CCO of Opinary, for an internal remote event this month, where she shared her wisdom on company building, team culture, and much more with us.
This month, we are looking for a (Senior) Unity Games Developer to join our team, so if you enjoy working in a faced-paced environment on free-to-play mobile titles, or know someone who does, make sure to check out the job description on our career page.
About Kolibri Games
Founded in a student flat in 2016 as Fluffy Fairy Games by a group of IT and Business students, Kolibri Games is a young games company based in Berlin, Germany. The team developed their first title Idle Miner Tycoon in just eight weeks, following their signature lean approach. In February 2020, Kolibri Games joined the Ubisoft family, an exciting evolution in the company's growth as they continue to pursue their goal to become the most player-centric games company in the world.
Idle Miner Tycoon and Idle Factory Tycoon have cumulatively reached over 160 Million downloads, enabling the company to grow to more than 100 dedicated engineers, artists and game designers.
Kolibri Games' exceptional growth story has been recognized several times: LinkedIn added the company to the 2018 and 2019 list of Top 25 startups in Germany; Red Herring placed Kolibri Games among the 2018 Top 100 Global and Deloitte awarded the company with a first place in the 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 50.
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An 11 day trip, taking you through some of the best known sights of North India. The trip starts in Delhi, India's capital, takes you to the banks of the Ganges, in the holy city of Varanasi, then, to the city of the Chandela Temples of Khajuraho, before visiting Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal. The trip continues west, taking you to the Pink City of Jaipur, famous for it's Forts and Palaces, then to the lake city of Udaipur, before ending in Mumbai, India's commercial capital.
Day 01 – Arrive Delhi
You will be met at the airport by Trans India Holidays representative and transferred to the hotel and assisted with check in formalities. Delhi is the capital of India, and its third largest city. Delhi consists of two parts – New Delhi, the city created in 1911 as the imperial capital of India by the British and the Old Delhi, the Muslim capital of India between the 17th and 19th centuries. In fact there have been at least eight cities on the site of modern Delhi – the earliest known settlement, Indraprastha, featured in the epic Mahabharata over 3000 years ago. Though not always the capital, Delhi has always been an important city of northern region of the subcontinent. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 – In Delhi
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest.Red Fort, Splendors of North IndiaRed Fort: Derived from a Hindi word Lal, which means red and Quila which means fort. It is laid out along the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon, surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 kms in circumference and is built of red sandstone. Shah Jahan started construction of the massive fort in 1638 and it was completed in 1648. The fort has two main entrances, the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate, which faces the famed Chandni Chowk market. The fort has Diwan – e – Am (hall for public audience); Diwan – e – Khas (hall for private audience); Rang Mahal (a water-cooled apartment of royal ladies); Pearl mosque, built of white marble.
Jama Masjid: In Old Delhi, an architectural extravaganza of Shah Jahan, is the country's largest mosque where thousands of Muslims offers prayers even today. It was built in 1658. The flight of stairs and its large courtyard are marvels of architecture. Chandni Chowk (Silver Street): It is the colourful main street and shopping bazaar of Old Delhi and is today one of the country's best known wholesale market for textiles, electronic goods and watches. The entire area was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan's favourite daughter and was then inhabited by the well-to-do families of the time. Around the area is the famed Paranthawale Gali, known for its delicious paranthas, Dariba Kalan, the gold market and well-known sweetmeats shops.
Raj Ghat On the banks of river Yamuna, a simple square platform of black marble marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948. A commemorative ceremony takes place each Friday, the day he was killed.Birla Mandir Close to Connaught Place, it was built by the industrialist Raja Baldev Birla in 1938. The temple is an important prayer site and contains idols of several deities.
India Gate: This 42 meter high, free standing arch was built in 1931.It was originally called All India War Memorial in the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. The names of the soldiers are inscribed all along the walls of the arch. In 1971, the eternal flame was lit here to honour the Amar Jawan (Immortal Soldier).Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House): It is the official residence of President of the country. Designed by Lutyens, it was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India.
Humayun's Tomb: It was built by Haji Begum (widow of Humayun) in 1565 – 66, nine years after his death. Qutub Minar: This magnificent structure in the southern part of the capital was built by the Muslim King; Qutab – ud – din Aibak in 1199 A.D. Minar (tower) is 72.5 meters high and has as its base a mosque.Bahai's Temple: It is a very recent architectural marvel of the Bahai faith and is visible from several spots in South Delhi. It is a lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name.Overnight in Delhi.
Day 03 – Fly Delhi - Varanasi
After leisurely breakfast at hotel, you will be met by our representative and assisted with check-out formalities. You will then be transferred to the airport in time to board flight for Varanasi.Varanasi, Splendors of North IndiaVaranasi - Varanasi, the 'eternal city' is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India and also a major tourist attraction. Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges, Varanasi has been a center of learning for over 2000 years. Besides being a pilgrimage center, it is considered an auspicious place to die, ensuring an instant route to heaven. Varanasi is still a center of learning, especially for Sanskrit scholars, and students flock here from all over India. The old city of Varanasi is situated along the west bank of the Ganges and extends back from the riverbank ghats in a winding collection of narrow alleys. They're too narrow for anything but walking and tall houses overhang the picturesque, though hardly clean, lanes. The town extends from Raj Ghat, near the bridge, to Asi Ghat, near the university.
You will be met at the Varanasi airport by our representative and transferred to the hotel and assisted with check in formalities.Later, you will be picked up again from your hotel for the guided tour of Varanasi. Tour includes visits following places of interest:Asi Ghat: It is one of the five special ghats which pilgrims are supposed to bathe from in order and on the same day. The order is Asi, Dasaswamedh, Barnasangam, Panchganga and finally Manikarnika.
Durga Temple: It is commonly known as the Monkey Temple due to the many monkeys that have made it their home. It was built in the 18th century by a Bengali maharani and is stained red with ochre. The small temple is built in North Indian Nagara style with a multi-tiered shikharas (spires). This temple is also closed to non-Hindus, however, you can look down on the temple from a walkway at the top.
Kashi-Vishwanath Or Golden Temple: Dedicated to Vishveswara Siva as the Lord of the Universe, the Golden Temple is across the road from its original position. Aurangzeb destroyed the original temple and built a mosque over it – traces of the earlier 1600 temple can be behind his mosque. The present temple was built in 1776 by Ahalya Bai of Indore, and the gold plating on the towers was provided by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Lahore. Next to the temple is the Gyan Kupor Well – the well of knowledge. Non-Hindus are not allowed into the temple but can view it from upstairs in a house across the street.Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 04 - Fly Varanasi – Khajuraho
The day starts early with a dawn boat ride on the holy river The Ganges. Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the river Ganges. At dawn, the city and the river are coming alive, the light is magical and Varanasi looks an exotic place. A highlight of any trip to Varanasi - this is an incredible scene, as multitudes of devotees comes to the river to pay homage to the Sun God. The riverfront, as seen from a boat at sunrise, is a spiritually uplifting sight. Hinduism, deep and mystical, is everywhere: in a decorated doorway; in a glimpse of a glittering temple; in the sound of a sacred bell; in the chant of the priests; and in the fragrance of flower oblations.
Return to hotel. After leisurely breakfast, you will be met by our representative and assisted with check-out formalities. Then you will be transferred to airport in time to board flight for Khajuraho.Khajuraho: - Khajuraho was once the capital of the Chandela Rajputs of Bundelkhand. It is home to the world famous 10th century Khajuraho temples. These temples represent some of the most exquisite specimens of medieval Hindu architecture and sculpture in the country. You will be met at Khajuraho airport by our representative and transferred to hotel and assisted with check in formalities.No activities are scheduled for this day. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the hotel facilities or exploring the city on your own. Overnight in Khajuraho.
Day 05 - Drive Khajuraho - Jhansi (172kms/3½ hrs.) & Train to Agra Khajuraho, Splendors of North India After breakfast at hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Khajuraho Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:Eastern Group Of Temples – It's includes the Lakshmi and Varaha Temple, the Lakshmana Temple, the Kandariya Mahadev, the Mahadeva Temple; the Devi Jagadamba Temple, the Chitragupta Temple and the Vishwanath Temple.
Western Group Of Temples - Also houses the Matangesvara Temple, the only temple where worship continues and the Chausath Yogini Temple, presently in ruins and believed to be the oldest temple in Khajuraho. The Eastern Group of temples houses the Parasvanath Temple, the largest and finest Jain temple in the city as well as the Adinath Temple, the Shantinath Temple, the Ghantai Temple, the Javari Temple, the Vamana Temple and the Brahma and Hanuman Temple.
Later in the afternoon, you will be met by our representative at hotel and assisted with check out formalities. You will then start your drive to Jhansi nearest railway station of Khajuraho, and board the Shatabdi Express train to Agra (1750/2000hrs). Agra - Situated on the bank of Yamuna River, is home to India's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Agra was the capital of Mughal Empire in the 16th & 17th centuries and its superb monuments date from this era.You will be met in Agra at railway station by our representative and transferred to hotel and assisted with check in formalities.Overnight in Agra.
Day 06 - Drive Agra - Jaipur (250 kms/05 hrs)
The day starts early with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Taj Mahal.Taj Mahal, Splendors of North IndiaTaj Mahal: The Taj Mahal was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal who died during the birth of her child in 1631. The construction is said to have taken 22 years to complete, starting from 1631, with over 20,000 craftsmen working round the clock. Artisans and experts were brought from France and Italy and the main architect was from Iran.
Return to hotel for breakfast. Later, you will be picked up again for the guided tour of Agra Fort.Agra Fort: Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of Yamuna River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and it was to be predominantly a military structure until his grandson, Shah Jahan, added more palatial accommodations. There are a number of exquisite buildings within its portals such as Samman Burj, where Shah Jahan was held captive by his son, Moti Masjid, a white marble mosque, Diwan – e – Am, Diwan – e – Khas, Jahangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal.
You will then start your drive to Jaipur. Stop enroute at Fatehpur Sikri for guided tour of this ancient capital.Fatehpur Sikri: the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar approximately 35 kms outside Agra. Built in the 16th century, this city was abandoned 12 years later due to a scarcity of water. The entire city of Red sand stone (sand stone palaces and temples) is virtually intact and a site worth seeing is the 54 m high main entrance - The Buland Darwaza, The gate of victory constructed to commemorate Akbar's victory in Gujarat.
After the visit, continue your drive to Jaipur.Jaipur - Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, known as the "Pink City" because of the pink – colored buildings in its old city. It is situated on a dry lakebed in a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts and crenellated walls. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, who was careful to cultivate good favour with the ruling Mughals, he laid out the city with rectangular blocks according to ancient Hindu architecture. It is a wonderful city for shopping.On arrival at Jaipur hotel, you will be met by our representative and assisted with check in formalities.No activities are scheduled for this day. Spend rest of the day enjoying the hotel facilities or exploring the city on your own. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 07 - In Jaipur Hawa Mahal, Splendors of North India After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur and Amber. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds): Built by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur's major landmarks, the facade of which is all pink windows and filigree screens. It was originally built to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the city. City Palace: It is still the home of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur housing an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons.
Jantar Mantar (Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. At first glance, Jantar Mantar appears to be a curious collection of sculptures but in fact each construction has a specific purpose such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths, and calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the sundial with its 27 meter high gnomon. The shadow this casts moves up to 4 meter an hour.
Amber Fort: The Amber Fort is situated 11 kms away from Jaipur. Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur state. The Fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake, which reflects its terraces and ramparts. The climb to the fort is on gaily-bedecked elephants.Overnight in Jaipur
Day 08 - Fly Jaipur – Udaipur, Splendors of North India After an early breakfast at hotel, you will be met by our representative and assisted with check-out formalities. Then you will be transferred to airport in time to board flight for Udaipur.Udaipur, the famed 'city of sunrise', was founded in 1567 by Maharana Udai Singh, a fearless Rajput king. This languid lake city with its fantasies in marble, picturesque hibiscus-covered gardens and elaborate fountain pavilions, embodies the glory of the Rajput era. Like many other cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is the legacy of an honour-bound race that loved the good things in life - and often gave up their lives defending them.You will be met at the Udaipur airport by our representative and transferred to the hotel and assisted with check in formalities.Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 09 – In Udaipur
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:City Palace: The imposing City Palace, towering over the lake, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. The main part of the palace is now preserved as a museum with a large and varied collection of glass, porcelain figures and miniature paintings.
Jagdish Temple: It is located only 150 mts from the city palace is the famous Jagdish Temple. This fine Indo-Aryan Temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651 and enshrines a black stone image of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the universe. A brass image of the Garuda is in a shrine in front of the temple.Saheliyon Ki Bari: The Saheliyon ki bari or the garden of the Maids of Honour, is in the north of the city. It is a small ornamental garden with fountains, stone elephants and a delightful lotus pool.
Lake Pichola: Deriving its name from Pichali village, it is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and embankments. There are two island palaces, Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir. The former was the summer residence of princes of Mewar and has now been converted into a hotel. Jag Mandir is built of red sandstone with a marble dome. Enjoy an evening boat cruise on Lake Pichola - the shimmering waters of the Lake combined with the City Palace in the background, serve as a magical way to end your day in Udaipur.Rest of the day is at leisure and can be spent enjoying the hotel facilities or exploring the city on your own. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 10 - Fly Udaipur – Mumbai
After leisurely breakfast at hotel, you will be met by our representative and assisted with check-out formalities. You will then be transferred to airport in time to board flight for Mumbai.Mumbai, North India Splendors ToursMumbai - Formerly known as Bombay, is the commercial capital of India. Known as the "city that never sleeps", Mumbai is a potpourri of cultures, customs and lifestyles. This is a city that thrives on commerce at every level during the day and lets its hair down unabashedly at night. Mumbai is also home to the largest film industry in the country. The city is dotted with a multitude of Victorian and Indian architectural landmarks that add to its charm. You will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred to the hotel and assisted with check in formalities. Overnight in Mumbai.
Day 11 - Depart Mumbai
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Mumbai. Tour includes visits to the following places of interest:The Prince Of Wales Museum: With its art, archeology & natural history sections, it is one of the best museums in the country Victoria Terminus: One of the city's largest buildings with an elaborate Italian Gothic design, this terminus station of the Central Railway seldom slips out of travellers' eyes. The first train to steam out of this station, abbreviated as VT, to Thane was in 1853.
Gateway Of India: A ceremonial arch built in 1927 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary is located in this southernmost peninsula of the city. Constructed in honey-colored basalt, the design of the gateway was inspired by 16th century Gujarati Architecture. The changing light of the rising and setting sun gives varied hues of gold, russet and pink to the imposing arch. The Gateway holds historical significance as the last of the British troops leaving Independent India by sea, marched through its portals.
Marine Drive: This sweeping Queen's Necklace, flickering with a thousand lights at night turns into the main thoroughfare linking Malabar Hill and the northern parts of the island to the southernmost points of Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Nariman Point and Fort.Flora Fountain: It stands at a busy five-point intersection in the heart of the commercial Fort area. The beautifully sculptured fountain was erected in the memory of the Governor, Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere, as a tribute for his contribution towards the building of Mumbai.
Malabar Hill: On the northern promontory of Back Bay is the expensive residential area of Malabar Hill, favoured for its cool breezes and fine views over Back Bay. The formal Hanging Gardens, known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, on top of the hill, Kamala Nehru Park, Parsi Towers of Silence and the temple of Walkeshwar, the Sand Lord, invite tourist attention here.Later in the day you are met by our representative at your hotel and assisted with check out formalities, followed by transfer to airport in time for your flight home.
Varanasi, one of world's oldest living cities, is rightly called the religious capital of India. Also known as Banaras or Benaras, this holy city is located in the southeastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. It rests on the left bank of the holy river Ganga (Ganges), and is one of the seven sacred spots for Hindus. Every devout Hindu hopes to visit the city at least once in a lifetime, take a holy dip at the famous 'Ghats' of the Ganga, walk the pious Panchakosi road that bounds the city, and, if God wills, die here in old age.Both Hindus and non-Hindus from around the world visit Varanasi for different reasons. Although Varanasi is popularly called the city of Shiva and Ganga, it is at once the city of temples, the city of 'ghats', the city of music, and the center for moksha or nirvana.
Agra is famous for having one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Taj Mahal. Strewn with historical monuments, architectural grandeur and the beauty of marble structures, Agra is among the most popular tourist attraction in India. A trip to Agra is a must for both domestic and foreign tourists. A visit to the Taj Mahal is incomplete without being photographed in front of the famous monument.The Mughal capital is situated in north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Agra, along with Jaipur and Delhi, forms the Golden Triangle of Indian tourism.HISTORY Agra is a medieval city and is assumed to be built in 1475. It has found mention even in the epic Mahabharatha as Agraban (meaning paradise). The renowned second century geographer Ptolemy has also spotted this place as Agra in his world map. The present Agra city was established by king Sikander Lodhi of the Lodhi Dynasty in 16th century. Agra was the capital of many dynasties including Lodhi and Mughals.
KHAJURAHO: Once guarded by swaying date palm trees, which gave the city of Khajuraho its name, the city is a study in art and sculpture. The city traces its origin to the 10th century when it was the bastion of the Chandela dynasty. Khajuraho's claim to fame are the famous Chandela temples, erected between the 10th and 11th centuries, these temples were abandoned to the jungle during the Muslim era. In 1840 British tiger-hunters came upon them and in the 1920s twenty-two of the original 85 were excavated. The rosy sandstone tiered temples of beautifully carved figures depict the warrior clan's ebullient style in battle and in love. Now a world heritage site, Khajuraho is an Indian destination you cannot afford to miss. Places to visit in Khajuraho are the Eastern and Western Group of Chandela temples.
Jaipur, popularly known as the "Pink City" is a city full of architectural marvels. Visit this place along with your family and friends because Jaipur is going to turn their cheeks pink for sure!Located in the deserts of India in Rajasthan, is its capital, the 1st planned city of India, Jaipur. The city popularly known as the pink city was constructed on 18 November 1727 by the emperor of Amber-Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The entire city is armored by a fortified wall which encompasses it and is shielded by seven gates.The Pink CityThe principles of Shilpa Sastra on Indian Architecture can be very well realized in the buildings of Jaipur. Jaipur is outstanding among contemporary Indian cities for the width and reliability of its streets. In 1853 the whole city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales!
The Hawal Mahal ,Jaipur is a hotspot for forts, palaces, temples, monuments and even gardens. The magnificent Hawa Mahal is a royal treat for the eyes. Hawa Mahal the "Palace of Winds" or the "Palace of Breeze" is distinctive in its five-story exterior which is analogous to the honeycomb of beehive with its 953 small windows called jharokhas that are adorned with intricate lattice work. The cooling effect in the chambers is provided by the breeze passing through the small windows of the façade. This is enhanced by the fountains located at the centre of the chambers. The panoramic sight from the roof of the palace is unimaginably beautiful. The bazaar on the east side will remind you of the avenues of Paris!
Mumbai:"The City That Never Sleeps" "The City Of Dreams"....Well, Mumbai Truly Justifies These Tags Given To It By The Millions Of Visitors Who Flock To Do A Reality Check.Mumbai, Was A Group Of seven Islands, In Its Early Years Of Formation. Also A Prominent Colony Of The British East India Company, The City Has A Mix Of Both The Bygone British Era & The Uber Cool Modern Era. The City Is Divided Into Two Zones, Suburbs & Town. Suburbs Are In North Bombay And Town Is In South Bombay, Also Known As SoBo!The Town Has A Lot To Offer, In Terms Of Tourist Attractions, Superb Eateries, Nightlife And Entertainment. One Of The Most Famed Shopping Streets In Town Is " Colaba Causeway". One Will Find Lots Of Foreign Tourists Flocking This Street To Buy Exquisite Antiques Or Ethnic Handicrafts. The Street Is Lined Up With Pubs And Clubs, After Eight The Street Becomes The Most Happening Place In Mumbai For Nightlife. Some Of The Few Famous Places To Visit Are:-Leopold Cafe: A Popular hangout Amongst Foreign Tourists, Nice And Affordable. Attractive Merchandise On Sale.Cafe Mondegar: Or Mondy's As It Is Popularly Known, Is One Of The Best Places In Town To Hangout Or Sip A Pint Of Beer. The Decor Is Unique And Staff Is Courteous.Koyla's Ethnic Cuisine: An Ethnic Rooftop Restaurant And Lounge, With The Best In Town View Of The Bombay Harbour. Sheesha Is A Must Have At This Place.Well, A Lot Has To Be Explored On This Fun-Filled Street, Well Mumbai Is A Lot More Beyond Just Nightlife And Cuisine. A Lot More To Come In The Days To Come......!
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Farmer Gajendra Singh's Suicide: Daughter Says Suicide Note Not Written by Him
TV9 Breaking: Farmer Gajendra Singh's Suicide: Daughter Says Suicide Note Not Written by Him...., ► Subscribe to Tv9 Kannada: https://youtube.com/tv9kannada ► Circle us on G+: https://plus.google.com/+tv9kannada ► Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tv9kannada ► Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tv9kannada ► Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tv9karnataka DAUSA: Gajendra Singh's family claims that the purported suicide note found at Jantar Mantar wasn't written by him. It might have been slipped into the rally venue by someone to muddy waters."It was not his handwriting," Gopal Singh, the deceased's uncle, insisted. "What's written is hard to read." "The note is full of lies.We're farmers but not completely dependent on farming. It's also false that Gajendra's father had thrown him out." He seldom carried a pen with him. Where did he get one, Gajendra's younger brother, Bijendra asked. "Why did no one try to stop him from climbing the tree? Why did no leader of AAP try to dissuade him? There are lots of questions that remain to be answered. We hold police and the AAP leadership responsible. If any of them had acted swiftly , he could have been saved," Gajendra's uncle Gopal Singh said. Some family members maintained that Gajendra just wanted to highlight the plight of the farmers but was incited by party workers to take such a drastic step. "AAP workers helped him climb.When he was threatening to jump or hang, why weren't efforts made to bring him down?" said Girdhari Singh, Gajendra's grandfather.


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Global Arms Dangerously Unregulated - New Report: Amnesty International, Oxfam, IANSA Launch Global Control Arms Campaign
09 Oct 2003, 12:00am
Arms proliferation and abuse, have reached a critical point, fuelling human rights violations, poverty, and conflict. Someone is killed every minute by armed violence while many more suffer abuse and serious injury. But arms are a dangerously unregulated global business, according to the new report.
Among the report's findings:
National arms export controls are riddled with loopholes. The easy availability of arms increases the incidence of armed violence, acts as a trigger for conflicts, and prolongs wars once they break out. Civilians are increasingly being targeted.
Conflict and armed crime prevent aid reaching those who desperately need it, and often lead to the denial of health care and education.
The 11 September 2001 attacks and the resulting 'war on terror' have fuelled weapons proliferation, rather than focusing political will on controlling arms. The 'war on terror' has led to increasing numbers of arms being exported, particularly by the US and the UK, to new-found allies (such as Pakistan, Indonesia and the Philippines) regardless of human rights or development concerns.
"Each year hundreds of thousands of people are unlawfully killed, tortured, raped and displaced through the misuse of arms. With the 'war on terror' dominating the international agenda, there should be renewed interest in arms control. Yet the reverse has occurred. The vicious circle of arms transfers, conflict and abuse can and must be stopped," said Irene Khan, Secretary General of Amnesty International.
To address these concerns, Amnesty International, Oxfam and the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) have jointly launched the global Control Arms campaign. The campaign will focus on promoting an international treaty covering arms transfers – the Arms Treaty – as well as a number of regional and locally appropriate measures designed to limit arms proliferation and misuse.
"The Arms is out of control. It is a global problem with horrific local consequences – and it is poor people who suffer the most. An Arms Treaty is desperately needed, to stop the flow of arms to abusers and to help make all our societies safer," said Barbara Stocking, Director of Oxfam.
The report describes how the possession of increasingly lethal weaponry is becoming an integral part of daily life in many parts of the world. Among farmers in northern Uganda, AK47s are replacing spears; in Somalia Children's rights are now named "Uzi" or "AK"; in countries such as Iraq, there is now more than one gun per person.
"Governments, preoccupied with a search for nuclear, biological and chemical weapons in their fight against 'terrorism', have essentially ignored the real 'weapons of mass destruction' – small arms. So they continue to proliferate, at the cost of hundreds of thousands of lives," said Rebecca Peters, Director of the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA).
Alongside the call for an Arms Treaty, the Control Arms campaign is also calling for:
Governments to develop and strengthen regional arms-control.
Governments to rigorously control national arms exports, brokers and dealers, and do more to prevent law enforcers misusing their weapons and to protect citizens from armed violence.
Local authorities and community leaders to help improve safety at a community level by developing projects to reduce the local availability and demand for arms.
For more information about the report - Shattered Lives: The Case for Tough International Arms Controls and the Control Arms campaign, visit http://www.controlarms.org
Editors note A draft Arms Treaty has been developed by a group of human rights, development and arms control NGOs including Amnesty International and Oxfam in partnership with international legal experts. It carries the support of 19 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, led by Dr Oscar Arias. The central aim is to provide a set of common minimum standards for the control of arms transfers, based firmly on states existing responsibilities under international law. To see a copy of the draft Arms Treaty, visit www.controlarms.org /p>
*taken from Small Arms Survey 2001: Profiling the Problem, Oxford University Press, 2001
Amnesty International UK press office:
Steve Ballinger, Tel: 020 7417 6355
Lesley Warner, Tel: 020 7814 6255
Oxfam:
Brendan Cox. +44 (0)1865 312498. Mobile: +44 (0)7957 120853. bcox@oxfam.org.uk.
IANSA:
Emile Le Brun. +31 20 427 7754 (office). +31 6 4848 2004 (mobile). emile@iansa.org


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Daniel Okrent on the 1940s, The War, and the Great Smallpox Immunization of New York
By Daniel Okrent
On June 22, 1944, barely two weeks into the Allied invasion of France, the future of those who would survive the assault—and of the 16 million other members of the U.S. armed forces—began to take shape in Washington, D.C. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act, soon and forever to be known as the G.I. Bill, became law.
Few deeds of presidents or legislators would have as much impact on the lives of Americans. By subsidizing veterans' mortgages, it accelerated a prosperity-building postwar housing boom; by sending millions to college, it fostered the birth of a vast middle class. The optimism and generosity embodied in the G.I. Bill were expressions of a belief that there was nothing a nation on the brink of victory in a bloody worldwide struggle could not accomplish. As the war neared its end in the spring of 1945, the No. 1 song in the country was Doris Day's "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time."
She was not the only one who thought it so. Nor was the G.I. Bill the only expression of the national self-confidence that bloomed during the late days of war and the early years of peace. The Marshall Plan created a new Europe rising from the ruins. The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944 heralded the ambitious notion of tying the nation together with a 40,000-mile network of roads. In Congress, politicians spoke not of the mass unemployment threatened by demobilization but of the potential for permanent, full employment. Many even believed the formation of the United Nations would guarantee a permanent peace.
Nowhere, though, did this national self-confidence demonstrate itself as boldly as it did in New York City in 1947, shortly after a rug importer named Eugene Le Bar arrived in town and triggered an audacious public-health campaign of unprecedented size and unexampled success. After traveling by bus from Mexico City, Le Bar checked into a Midtown hotel on Saturday, March 1. Soon, beset by pain, fever, and a peculiar rash, he was admitted to Willard Parker Hospital, the city's infectious-disease facility. Two days later, he was dead.
It took until the morning of April 4 for health officials to determine the cause of death: smallpox. New York had recorded only nine instances of the disease in the previous 25 years, none at all in the previous 8. Few physicians in the city had ever seen smallpox, either on a microscope slide or in the appearance of its murderous excrescences on a doomed victim. Definitive diagnosis had had to wait until laboratory studies could be conducted in Washington.
Within hours of the confirming report, New York City health commissioner Israel Weinstein revealed the news in a press conference in his office. That afternoon and evening, the entire population of Willard Parker was vaccinated. Within days, health officials determined there had been no smallpox outbreaks in the nine cities, from Laredo to Pittsburgh, where Le Bar's bus had stopped to discharge passengers. Tracking down the 3,000 guests who had stayed in the same hotel as Le Bar in the first weeks of March took slightly longer.
But it was the action taken on the public stage that reflected the buoyant postwar confidence that pulled the city through this terrifying moment. Marching under the slogan "Be sure, be safe, get vaccinated," New York officials began a mass vaccination program unlike any other that the city—any city—had ever undertaken. In a thin, reedy voice that, by its very incongruity, seemed to underscore the seriousness of the situation, Commissioner Weinstein went on the air to declare a "grave emergency," urging all New Yorkers to get vaccinated immediately.
At any other historical moment, in a city of nearly eight million, "all" and "immediately" would have framed an oxymoron. But in its intensity and length, the ensuing campaign was a domestic effort nearly as epic as D-Day itself, yet somehow executed with neither military authority nor civic compulsion. Vaccination was voluntary; the vaccine itself, soon available at more than 250 hospitals, clinics, police stations, and schools, was offered entirely free of charge. Some 3,000 volunteers supported and augmented the professional health workers. Demobilized civil-defense wardens conducted a massive citywide doorbell-ringing campaign and assisted the police with crowd control at overburdened dispensaries.
After the city depleted its own stock of vaccine, it turned to the army and navy, which gathered up 780,000 doses stored at military bases throughout the country. Mayor William O'Dwyer muscled pharmaceutical manufacturers into increasing production and lowering the price they expected the city to pay. On April 17 alone, fully 500,000 New Yorkers bared their arms for health workers. By the time the city shut down the clinics and declared victory, in early May, more than six million people had been rendered permanently safe from infection in just 28 days. Only 12 cases of smallpox had been recorded. "Civic-minded men and women," said O'Dwyer, had displayed "the loyalty, unselfishness and patriotism of true citizenship."
Naturally, not everyone had behaved admirably. A freelancing 29-year-old practical nurse, hoping to impress her boyfriend, injected several hundred people with what turned out to be water. In Westchester County, the health commissioner accused private physicians of profiteering—specifically, collecting inflated fees to administer vaccine that had been distributed to them free of charge.
But there were no recorded cries of government intrusion into private lives, or complaints of government competition with (or, in O'Dwyer's case, bullying of ) private businesses. No one objected to the cost of the program. Anti-vaccination organizations—they existed back then, too—were silent. The genius of the plan that the mayor and his commissioners put into place was its entirely voluntary nature—a success driven by the sense of collective responsibility that had arisen on Pearl Harbor Day, peaked on V-E and V-J Days, and surged into the early postwar years as a righteous and powerful wave.
But waves break. Postwar prosperity induced for many of those who shared in it a complacency that abided inequality. As the decade neared its end, public-spiritedness had been strangled by deadening conformity. The Red Scare divided the country as much as the war effort had united it. The frosty dawn of the Cold War turned icy, and the atomic bomb cast the brightest visions of the national future into shadow.
Inevitably, it did not take long for our finest hours to be cheapened by Hollywood. In The Killer That Stalked New York, released in 1950, it was no surprise to see the unfortunate rug merchant transformed into a blonde diamond smuggler, portrayed by Evelyn Keyes in an extremely tight sweater. But it was a sign of the era's close that the fellow feeling and sense of purpose that had made the great vaccination effort successful—the "true citizenship," as Mayor O'Dwyer had called it—had devolved, in the film's promotional copy, into something that could "bring terror to the hearts of eight million people." The bold stream of civic responsibility that coursed through the streets of New York in 1947 had by decade's end receded into a puddle of fear.
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package com.intellij.openapi.fileEditor.impl;

import com.intellij.openapi.components.PersistentStateComponent;
import com.intellij.openapi.components.RoamingType;
import com.intellij.openapi.components.State;
import com.intellij.openapi.components.Storage;
import com.intellij.openapi.fileEditor.FileEditorPolicy;
import com.intellij.openapi.fileEditor.FileEditorProvider;
import com.intellij.openapi.fileEditor.WeighedFileEditorProvider;
import com.intellij.openapi.fileEditor.ex.FileEditorProviderManager;
import com.intellij.openapi.project.DumbService;
import com.intellij.openapi.project.Project;
import com.intellij.openapi.util.ThrowableComputable;
import com.intellij.openapi.util.text.StringUtil;
import com.intellij.openapi.vfs.VirtualFile;
import com.intellij.util.containers.ContainerUtil;
import com.intellij.util.xmlb.annotations.MapAnnotation;
import consulo.application.AccessRule;
import consulo.fileEditor.impl.EditorComposite;
import consulo.fileEditor.impl.EditorWithProviderComposite;
import consulo.fileEditor.impl.text.TextEditorProvider;
import jakarta.inject.Singleton;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.TestOnly;

import javax.annotation.Nonnull;
import javax.annotation.Nullable;
import jakarta.inject.Inject;

import java.util.*;

/**
 * @author Anton Katilin
 * @author Vladimir Kondratyev
 */
@Singleton
@State(name = "FileEditorProviderManager", storages = @Storage(value = "fileEditorProviderManager.xml", roamingType = RoamingType.DISABLED))
public final class FileEditorProviderManagerImpl extends FileEditorProviderManager implements PersistentStateComponent<FileEditorProviderManagerImpl> {

  private final List<FileEditorProvider> myProviders = ContainerUtil.createConcurrentList();

  @Inject
  public FileEditorProviderManagerImpl() {
    for (FileEditorProvider fileEditorProvider : FileEditorProvider.EP_FILE_EDITOR_PROVIDER.getExtensions()) {
      registerProvider(fileEditorProvider);
    }
  }

  @Override
  @Nonnull
  public FileEditorProvider[] getProviders(@Nonnull final Project project, @Nonnull final VirtualFile file) {
    // Collect all possible editors
    List<FileEditorProvider> sharedProviders = new ArrayList<>();
    boolean doNotShowTextEditor = false;
    for (final FileEditorProvider provider : myProviders) {
      ThrowableComputable<Boolean, RuntimeException> action = () -> {
        if (DumbService.isDumb(project) && !DumbService.isDumbAware(provider)) {
          return false;
        }
        return provider.accept(project, file);
      };
      if (AccessRule.read(action)) {
        sharedProviders.add(provider);
        doNotShowTextEditor |= provider.getPolicy() == FileEditorPolicy.HIDE_DEFAULT_EDITOR;
      }
    }

    // Throw out default editors provider if necessary
    if (doNotShowTextEditor) {
      ContainerUtil.retainAll(sharedProviders, provider -> !(provider instanceof TextEditorProvider));
    }

    // Sort editors according policies
    Collections.sort(sharedProviders, MyComparator.ourInstance);

    return sharedProviders.toArray(new FileEditorProvider[sharedProviders.size()]);
  }

  @Override
  @Nullable
  public FileEditorProvider getProvider(@Nonnull String editorTypeId) {
    for (FileEditorProvider provider : myProviders) {
      if (provider.getEditorTypeId().equals(editorTypeId)) {
        return provider;
      }
    }
    return null;
  }

  private void registerProvider(@Nonnull FileEditorProvider provider) {
    String editorTypeId = provider.getEditorTypeId();
    if (getProvider(editorTypeId) != null) {
      throw new IllegalArgumentException("attempt to register provider with non unique editorTypeId: " + editorTypeId);
    }
    myProviders.add(provider);
  }

  private void unregisterProvider(@Nonnull FileEditorProvider provider) {
    final boolean b = myProviders.remove(provider);
    assert b;
  }

  @Nullable
  @Override
  public FileEditorProviderManagerImpl getState() {
    return this;
  }

  @Override
  public void loadState(FileEditorProviderManagerImpl state) {
    mySelectedProviders.clear();
    mySelectedProviders.putAll(state.mySelectedProviders);
  }

  private final Map<String, String> mySelectedProviders = new HashMap<>();

  void providerSelected(EditorComposite composite) {
    if (!(composite instanceof EditorWithProviderComposite)) return;
    FileEditorProvider[] providers = ((EditorWithProviderComposite)composite).getProviders();
    if (providers.length < 2) return;
    mySelectedProviders.put(computeKey(providers), composite.getSelectedEditorWithProvider().getProvider().getEditorTypeId());
  }

  private static String computeKey(FileEditorProvider[] providers) {
    return StringUtil.join(ContainerUtil.map(providers, FileEditorProvider::getEditorTypeId), ",");
  }

  @Nullable
  FileEditorProvider getSelectedFileEditorProvider(EditorHistoryManager editorHistoryManager, VirtualFile file, FileEditorProvider[] providers) {
    FileEditorProvider provider = editorHistoryManager.getSelectedProvider(file);
    if (provider != null || providers.length < 2) {
      return provider;
    }
    String id = mySelectedProviders.get(computeKey(providers));
    return id == null ? null : getProvider(id);
  }

  @MapAnnotation(surroundKeyWithTag = false, surroundValueWithTag = false)
  public Map<String, String> getSelectedProviders() {
    return mySelectedProviders;
  }

  @SuppressWarnings("unused")
  public void setSelectedProviders(Map<String, String> selectedProviders) {
    mySelectedProviders.clear();
    mySelectedProviders.putAll(selectedProviders);
  }

  @TestOnly
  public void clearSelectedProviders() {
    mySelectedProviders.clear();
  }

  private static final class MyComparator implements Comparator<FileEditorProvider> {
    public static final MyComparator ourInstance = new MyComparator();

    private static double getWeight(FileEditorProvider provider) {
      return provider instanceof WeighedFileEditorProvider ? ((WeighedFileEditorProvider)provider).getWeight() : Double.MAX_VALUE;
    }

    @Override
    public int compare(FileEditorProvider provider1, FileEditorProvider provider2) {
      final int i1 = provider1.getPolicy().ordinal();
      final int i2 = provider2.getPolicy().ordinal();
      if (i1 != i2) return i1 - i2;
      final double value = getWeight(provider1) - getWeight(provider2);
      return value > 0 ? 1 : value < 0 ? -1 : 0;
    }
  }
}


I've tagged the master forest with the 'jdk8u20-b00' tag.
> As per my recent email , the JDK 8 Updates project has been approved.
> JDK 8, JDK 7u, HSX or Nashorn Projects.
> I wanted to give an update on next steps around setting up the Project.
> the JDK 8 Updates Project.
> and has contributed or reviewed at least one changeset in those Projects.
> necessary as the Project ramps up.
> * Iris is going to help with creation of the jdk8u forests.
> will have to occur until JDK 8 is released.
> Technical Lead role for this Project.


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In our society, it's hard to become your own person. There is a massive push to be liked by all, hated by none, yet, this task in itself is detrimental to your health.
Managing how you accept the judgment and opinions of others is a monumental step in becoming more secure in yourself and your life. When you stop putting so much weight into other people's opinions, you will enjoy what you have done more than you ever had before. While it is easier said than done, here are some tips for putting yourself first.
We all have a past, regrets, and broken promises. While all of these are givens, the way you handle them is what is essential to promoting a better future. Before you can expect other to think of you in the way that you desire, you need to feel the same way about yourself.
If you realize your past has altered your perception of yourself, along those images. You do not have to be proud of every moment in your life, but do not dwell on them. Instead, you can see them as learning opportunities.
Before you think this is not going to get the results you want, you need to give it a chance. In all reality, being confident in yourself will give others a guide on how you want to be treated and perceived.
Even though, you do not need to worry about what others are thinking of you. By doing what makes you happy, you are progressing yourself, which is the most important aspect of your life and a key point in your overall wellbeing.
When you surround yourself with the wrong people, process is hard to recognize. One of the biggest fears many people have is that that they will not be accepted by a new group of friends, which in itself is what is holding you back!
Take a serious look at your relationships, yes, even friendship is a relationship. Who in your circle can you trust with your confessions? Sometimes the easiest process is making a new circle that you can have a fresh slate with.
Realize that not everyone will have a kind word for you, they may not like you, in fact, and they may go out of their way to make life rough for you. Quit taking it personally and accept that the fact that those people will always be like that.
Instead of trying to change their mind, showing them that you are different, do what you do best and let them do the legwork. No matter what the situation is, leave it be, and you will be a much happier person for it.
Living in a society where self-hate is acceptable but being accepting of your neighbor is not is very difficult. However, life was never meant to be easy, and if it is, you are one of the lucky few. You do not have to put weight into others' opinions since they are not the ones ultimately controlling your life.
Do what makes you happy, be confident in your actions, and live life the way you feel that you should.
Thanks for your comments. You have written them visely.
Wow, this is really helpful and it makes my life easier! -I've always been afraid of reading out loud in class, but now I've overcame the fear!


Tim Carlson is a playwright, dramaturge, journalist and the artistic producer of Theatre Conspiracy. He led the creation of Foreign Radical, which won the 2015 Jessie Award Critics Choice Innovation prize and a 2017 Edinburgh Fringe First Award. The script was recently published in Canadian Theatre Review. He is currently creating a new show, Isolation Suite, set to premiere in 2020 and collaborating with David Mesiha on Same Difference.
Carlson's new documentary play, Victim Impact, premiered at The Cultch in Vancouver in June 2018. He also co-created, wrote the music for, and performed in Tanya Marquardt's Stray, seen at The Tank in New York and SummerWorks in Toronto in 2018. He was researcher/ interviewer for Berlin-based Rimini Protokoll's latest show, Top Secret International, seen at the 2017 Under the Radar Festival in New York as well as researcher/ dramaturg for Best Before (Rimini Protokoll, @ PuSh 2010) and 100% Vancouver (Rimini Protokoll / Theatre Replacement, @ PuSh 2011).
The 2013 show Extraction, won the Rio Tinto Alcan Award, Canada's largest prize for new play development. His play Omniscience (Talonbooks, 2007) was produced in Vancouver, Berlin, Lisbon and Chicago. He founded Club PuSh with the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival in Vancouver and served as co-curator along with Veda Hille and Norman Armour from 2009 to 2016.
As a journalist, he worked on staff at the Halifax Daily News, Vancouver Sun and Georgia Straight. He holds an English degree from University of Regina, a journalism degree from University of King's College, Halifax, and a MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia.
Belinda Bruce is a versatile and creative communications professional with strong technical skills and over 15 years' storytelling experience across diverse industries including publishing, advertising, media, international development, non-profits and the arts. Belinda has been the communications manager at Theatre Conspiracy since 2011, communications manager at Playwrights Theatre Centre (PTC) since 2014, interim marketing and communications manager at New Works and Pi Theatre in 2013, and has operated her own boutique communications company, Blurb, for over a decade. At Conspiracy Belinda steers the company's digital media presence, visual identity and promotions; and creates all print and digital communications, including the company rebranding in 2015. She was also key organizer of Conspiracy's fundraising event series, Secret Spaces.
Her background includes various editorial and graphic design positions including editor of Harbour Air's in-flight magazine, advertising designer for the Vancouver International Film Festival, and writer/editor for digital, print and radio including Vancouver Review, frugalbits.com, Post City Magazines and Farm Radio International. Belinda is a graduate of UBC (MFA, Creative Writing) and York University (BA, English). A lifelong musician and singer-songwriter, Belinda has released two critically acclaimed albums and performed in venues, festivals and tours in Canada and the U.S.
Milton Lim is a Vancouver-based theatre director/designer and multi-disciplinary performer. He has created works for and performed in various international festivals including the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival (Vancouver), the Gateway Pacific Theatre Festival (Richmond), CanAsian Dance Festival (Toronto), Uno Fest (Victoria), rEvolver Theatre Festival (Vancouver), SummerWorks Festival (Toronto), Dancing on the Edge (Vancouver), Risk/Reward Festival (Portland), and the Seattle International Dance Festival. Milton's video media works have also been presented at the Vancouver Art Gallery, San Fransisco State University, and VIVO Media Arts Centre.
Milton was awarded the Ray Michal Prize for Outstanding Body of Work by an Emerging Director at the 2016 Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards.
In Vancouver, Milton has had the pleasure of working with MACHiNENOiSY Dance Theatre, Boca del Lupo, Playwright's Theatre Centre, Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre, Centre A Gallery, the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, and the Vancouver Art Gallery among others. Recent acting credits include Gateway Theatre's King of the Yees, and Theatre Conspiracy's award-winning immersive show Foreign Radical.
Outside of work with Conspiracy, Milton most often creates his original works as a Co-Artistic Director of his interdisciplinary company, Hong Kong Exile; he is also a Co-Director of Gold Saucer Studio. Additionally, Milton is the current Artist in Residence with the PuSh Festival and he is also in the midst of a year-long mentorship with award-winning playwright, David Yee (Artistic Director, fu-GEN Theatre).
David Mesiha is a Canadian award-winning composer and sound/video designer. He is known for his music composition and multimedia installations alike.
David's artistic practice includes creation of immersive and interactive work that blurs the lines between disciplines of Theatre, Performance, Visual Design and Music Composition. With the support of Theatre Passe Muraille, The Theatre Centre and Theatre Conspiracy, he is currently developing an ambitious multidisciplinary new work titled Same Difference.
David has been nominated for and won multiple awards for many shows and across multiple disciplines from music composition to projection and innovation. Among these shows are Project (X) by Leaky Heaven, Terminus by Pi Theatre, A Streetcar Named Desire by Leaky Heaven and The Busy World is Hushed by One2 theatre. David co-created and composed the music for Foreign Radical which premiered in Vancouver in 2015 to critical acclaim and won a Jessie Richardson critic's choice award for innovation while being nominated across multiple other categories, and most recently won a Fringe First Award at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe .
In 2016, David was nominated with L'Oquenz for his role in the sound design in Oraltorio, a complex multimedia theatrical piece that saw David design and implement a new piece of software to serve as the control hub for the sound design and live processing of audio throughout the show.
David's is constantly developing work that is multidisciplinary and collaborative, drawing on the strength of team dynamic to fuel a creative process that is as important and dynamic as the final outcome.
Gavan is a storyteller who has a passion for using theatre as a means to build community, celebrate diversity and spark positive change. She holds a double major from the University of British Columbia in Theatre Studies and History. She is currently the Artist in Residence at Theatre Conspiracy, where she is working on her skills as a director, writer, and dramaturg. She will also be working on her skills as an administrator and producer and will be enhancing her relationships with the theatre community through Conspiracy's networks locally, nationally and internationally. Previously, she was the coordinator of the 3.7% at Boca del Lupo – an initiative that strives to create more opportunity for female artists of colour in the Vancouver theatre community. Some of her past directing credits include da' kink in my hair by Trey Anthony for Stone Throw Productions (staged reading), Mrs. Singh and Me by Munish Sharma for the Arts Club (staged reading), The [Organiation] by Rachelle Miguel for Unladylike co., Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar for the UBC Players Club, and Foreign Radical and Victim Impact by Tim Carlson for Theatre conspiracy (assistant). She was also the recipient of the UBC Bill Millerd Award in Theatre and worked for the Arts Club Theatre Company as their Dramaturg Intern. As an artist Gavan feels deeply passionate about telling stories that are diverse and that celebrate all members of her multicultural Canadian community. She is thrilled to learn and grow as an artist under the mentorship of Theatre Conspiracy.


When Bioware's epic Mass Effect trilogy ended in 2012 with Mass Effect 3, fans were less than thrilled at the beloved franchise's finale. Luckily, three years later the game developer promised to reintroduce fans to the inventive and astronomical world of Mass Effect with a follow-up game, Mass Effect: Andromeda. Now, with the game's early 2017 premiere looming, fans are finally getting a glimpse at the new and improved addition.
Last week, Mass Effect: Andromeda released an awesome trailer that offered us our first real glimpse into the new and improved ME universe. The snippets of gameplay which made up the five-minute trailer ranged from breathtaking intergalactic cutscenes to intense combat. The only downside of the otherwise exhilirating trailer is that it left most new information about Andromeda up to fan interpretation. That is, until now.
Today, IGN released a video in which Andromeda creative director Mac Walters and Mass Effect producer Mike Gamble essentially provide commentary over the trailer footage. Their voiceover on top of the video adds a revelatory layer to the already exciting trailer, and provides fans with even more insight into this upcoming franchise addition. Watch the video, above.
"You are a pathfinder, an explorer at heart, and so showing off some of those beautiful locations waiting to be discovered was important for us."
"I think one of the things that we really were focused on with Andromeda was making sure that you didn't just have barren planets to explore, but you would find places filled with life and have a history all in and of themselves."
Each of these comments shows a conscious improvement upon some of the weaker aspects of the early Mass Effect games, and Gamble's statement reminds one of some of Mass Effect's less fruitful journeys in the Mako. The Nomad, a pathfinding vehicle, provides players with a modified way to explore new territory. The creators were also eager to highlight the game's new combat gameplay, emphasizing its newfound "mobility and freedom." According to Walters and Gamble, players will even be able to gain and develop all available powers within Andromeda, something unavailable in previous Mass Effect games.
It's awesome to get this added context, and to have some of the improved elements of Andromeda explained to those of us who aren't quite sure how to put a name to all the different aspects of the trailer. So far it looks like Andromeda will provide players with Halo-like combat, all while upholding Bioware's famous narrative strength. Though some past Mass Effect games have been critiqued for their difficulty balancing RPG elements and combat, it looks like Andromeda will be a much-needed step forward in achieving that stability.
The rumored release date for Mass Effect: Andromeda is March 2017; a precise release date is yet to be confirmed beyond "Spring 2017."


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I am no stranger to how life can change in the blink of an eye. Before I had children, I lost my Labrador when she ingested a bottle of fat burners left behind by the pet sitter. That feeling of your world screeching to a stop is gut-wrenchingly painful. Our dog was a family member and being in that raw, vulnerable, heartbroken place, could have absolutely been prevented.
Now I have four kids and two dogs and there is a constant stream of kid motion and tail wagging in my house! It's up to us as parents to protect these little crusaders from any accidental injury. Unlike kids, adults can lean on common sense for protection against harmful intake. The truth is we wake up every day without knowing how life can change so quickly. All we can do is be prepared.
This week (March 18-24th) is National Poison Prevention Week, and there is no better time than NOW to make sure you safely store medicines and keep them properly up and away. That is why I have teamed up with The CHPA Educational Foundation's Up & Away program, which educates parents and caregivers about the importance of the safe storage of medicines.
It's horribly sad, but according to SafeKids, "almost every minute of every day there is a call to a poison control center because a young child got into a medicine." As parents, we play a critical role in preventing accidental medication ingestions through safe medicine storage.
Approximately 60,000 kids go to the emergency room every year because they got into medicines that were left within reach (this equals 4 school bus loads of kids every day).
Parents must teach their children what medicine is and that only a parent or caregiver should give it to them. Parents should never tell them that medicine, including vitamins, are candy, even if it encourages your child to take it. This is so important. A friend of mine's daughter ingested a full bottle of vitamin gummies because she thought they were a treat. It's important to teach children the difference between a fruit snack gummy and medicine/vitamin gummies—and store the vitamins up and away.
Set aside time this week to double check that your medicines are stored safely up, away and out of sight of kids. This isn't just an important step when you are home, but also when you travel or have medicines in your suitcase or purse. It's also something to consider when staying with friends or family, especially grandparents. I can't begin to tell you how many guests we have each year—and 9 out of 10 times they travel with their own medicines. I encourage you to have conversations with your guests that they too need to keep their medicines at bay from your children and pets. Please check out Up & Away for more information and tips.
As a parent, I love to wake up to my beautiful miracles. There is no better joy in this world for me than being their mom. Life is sweeter, days are fuller, and my being is immersed in them. They are my "Why" for everything. When they hurt, it is me who weeps. Motherhood is serious business and it's the reason why I constantly strive to do my best to avoid incidents—especially those that can be prevented. Our home is filled with children and pets and most days everyone is traveling in multiple directions. I never know exactly where anyone is headed. It's critical that I follow the above steps and properly keep medicines and household products up and away, be aware of medications when we travel, and talk to my guests when they arrive for a visit. Keeping those conversations open with my children and other adults can be a great way to avoid an unwanted accident. Know Your OTC's has more information on how you too can be better prepared and understand that household safety means more than just reading labels.
In the midst of raising four children, there's one thing I know for sure. At every stage of childhood, communication, education, and precaution are non-negotiables. From my youngest at 2-years-old to my oldest, who is now 11, there's no room to ignore the importance of safety in our home. Prevention = proactive in our family, and should in yours too!
On Wednesday, March 21st the KYOTCs Facebook Live event will take place at 1pm EST. Viewers will have a chance to ask questions to Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson of Seattle Children's Hospital and Seattle Mama Doc. Hope to see you at the "Safe Medicine Storage: Keeping Kids Healthy & Safe this Spring." event.
Thanks for all the tips!! I tuned in to the FB live, so informative..all parents must read!!!
Wow, thats great! So happy you watched!


Jon Hopkins has hovered around the edges of dance and indie rock for several years, playing with Brian Eno, Coldplay, and King Creosote-- and even seeming to take a backseat on his own records. But Immunity, the producer's breakthrough fourth album, bounds and writhes with its own life force.
Jon Hopkins is a respected keyboardist and sonic technician who instills ambient music and acidic techno with a classical sense of composition, but he tends to work around the edges of things: He got started backing Imogen Heap. He's played keyboards for Brian Eno, a clear influence, on albums such as Small Craft on a Milk Sea. Tagging along with Eno, he wound up co-producing and performing on Coldplay's fourth album. He also created subtle electro-acoustic atmospheres for the Scottish singer/songwriter King Creosote on the exquisite Diamond Mine EP, and crafted an acclaimed string-based score for the British sci-fi film Monsters*.* It's not a shabby CV, but it's not quite a name-making one, either.
This habit of putting himself on the periphery seeped into his own albums-- until now. Insides from 2009 was impressive but felt faintly impersonal, streaming by like dazzling but disconnected vignettes in a film. But Hopkins' breakthrough fourth album, Immunity, bounds and writhes with its own life force. It's looser and oilier, more limber and dangerous. The aggressive dance tracks darkly obliterate everything else, while the wet and sunny piano-ambient ones wash out into the sounds of wind, waves, and gulls. The latter is impeccably done on "Sun Harmonics", where the boundary between electronics and coastal recordings dissolves.
Lots of electronic music creates its own hermetic world, but on Immunity, Hopkins finds ingenious ways to let the world in. He created the album's warm, alive feel by shunning digital perfection in favor of the analog synthesis of original sounds, both electronic and physical. The ambient prelude of the haunting, scrambled glitch-house opener "We Disappear"-- a key unlocks the door of Hopkins' London studio and his footsteps lead in-- is more than idle window dressing: He is ushering us into the tactile space that suffuses the record. He drums on desks, plays salt shakers, slows down serendipitous recordings of nearby fireworks, boosts the kick-drummed rattle of a window. On "Form By Firelight", which sounds like Kanye West's "Runaway" remixed by Wolfgang Voigt, Hopkins processes beats and melodies right out of the piano, tapping the pedals and striking the strings. Spacious, with carefully shaped resonance, its delay-flickered counterpoint shows off Hopkins' classical background.
This emphasis on our admission to a physical space naturally makes us feel like we have privileged access to Hopkins' private emotional space as well. Immunity is said to be inspired by the arc of a night out, and whether or not that matters to the listener, it gives the album a holistic pace and flow, from heroically hurtling along on molten bass synthesziers to hovering gorgeously on gathering ambient breezes. Around the monstrous dancefloor anthems "Open Eye Signal" and "Collider"-- the first oozing forward in anticipation, the second climactically crashing down at sharp threshing angles-- there is the lyrical ambient landscape of "Abandon Window" and the cunning merger of both styles in "Breathe This Air". The title track, with a trickle of legato piano turning a rickety rhythm, brings back King Creosote to add discreet vocal colors for a dreamlike conclusion. It all adds up to a remarkably visceral, sensual, confident electronic record that stays absorbing from beginning to end, and should finally catapult Hopkins to stardom in his own story.


The decision to build Xayaburi Dam in Laos, the first dam proposed on the lower Mekong, has been deferred in light of environmental concerns.
On Tuesday, government representatives of Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia met to conclude the regional decision-making process on Xayaburi Dam, the first dam proposed on the lower Mekong.
The four lower Mekong basin countries agreed that the Xayaburi Dam issue be elevated to the ministerial level. The April 19 decision brings a much needed, if temporary, reprieve to the mighty Mekong River.
Nguyen Phuong Nga, Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) spokeswoman, said countries through which the river flows should cooperate in using as well as protecting water resources and the environment.
Vietnam wants affected nations to study the impact of hydro projects on the Mekong before commissioning them, Nga said Monday.
"The Mekong River is of great significance to socio-economic development, and spiritual and cultural lives of people living along the riverbanks," she said.


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Q: Can I suppress the arrow (">") in the R/S output in Sweave? whenever I run some R code with Sweave, it displays the terminal arrows (">") in the document. This is fine for session inputs, but sometimes I'd like to include custom functions. When arrows show up in the document, it is more difficult to copy and paste important snippets of code. Is there a quick way to do this?
I know I can run the code while suppressing the output all together, and then copy that code into a \Verbatim, but that requires extra typing.
Thanks
dumbo <- function(x)
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instead of
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A: options(prompt=" ")
You can set it back at the end.
 options(prompt="> ")

A: This is off by default in knitr, the "next generation Sweave". Other nice features include syntax coloring and PGF integration.
Sweave code of average complexity needs only minor if any adaptions to run with knitr.

A: Just add this to the top of the first chunk:
options(prompt=" ",continue=" ")

You can get back any moment with:
options(prompt="> ",continue="+ ")

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Q: C++: How to enter Unicode character and return it? As an exercise before starting Unicode-aware programming, I simply want to enter a Unicode character and return it. However, everything beyond 7-bit ASCII is swallowed (I tried q, ä and ѿ). Did I forget to include something? Is wchar_t not the correct type?
#include <iostream>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <fcntl.h>
#include <io.h>
using namespace std;

int main() {
    _setmode(_fileno(stdout), _O_U16TEXT);
    wchar_t zeichen;
    wcin >> zeichen;
    wcout << zeichen << endl;
    return 0;
}

A: You need to set Unicode mode for stdin the same as it is configured for stdout:
_setmode(_fileno(stdout), _O_U16TEXT);
_setmode(_fileno(stdin), _O_U16TEXT);


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2015 top stories: No. 7 — Staying the course in Monterey
Bob Golfen
You could almost hear the collective sigh of relief at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the best-of-show winner was announced.
An 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Touring Spider on the grass at the Pebble Beach Concours| Bob Golfen
You could almost hear the collective sigh of relief at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the best-of-show winner was announced. After last year's choice of a post-war car, a custom-bodied 1954 Ferrari coupe that flew in the face of hide-bound tradition, the 2015 victor was a suitably classic pre-war icon, a very elegant 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A cabriolet.
So the forces of generational change had not taken over completely, as some Pebble veterans feared. But elsewhere on the Monterey Peninsula in early August, the tide was still rising as European sports cars and race cars from the late 1940s through the early '70s – especially Ferraris and Porsches – continued to rule many of the collector-car auctions and car shows that preceded the 65-year-old concours.
The 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A wins best of show at Pebble Beach | Bob Golfen
Pebble Beach was, as usual, a splendid affair that brought together some 200 of the world's greatest vintage vehicles in the luscious atmosphere of the 18th fairway of the venerable golf course adjacent to a scenic Pacific cove. This great event should be on every car enthusiast's bucket list.
Tradition does rule here, but it gradually shifts as the culture moves on. Spectator clothing is more casual, with fewer sports coats and more T-shirts, more flip-flops and fewer flowered women's hat. And there are such trendy classes as this year's custom Mercury "lead sled" group. But overall, the aura remains the same as it ever was.
The collector car auctions showed robust results, although not with the startling rise in prices of recent years. The total for the six Monterey auctions, according to Hagerty, was $403.2 million, which slightly exceeds last year's $402.6 million total, although last year's results were boosted by the $38.1 million sale of a single car, a 1962 Ferrari GTO. The highest-selling car this year, also a Ferrari, came in at less than half that.
Ferraris continued to dominate the top end, with seven of the 10 highest-selling cars – all sporty Europeans – wearing the Italian stallion. And the strongest part of the classic car market was again seen at the top; the lower tiers of prices for five-figure and low-six-figure cars were fairly stagnant. Hagerty termed the market overall as "stable," with some outlying variations.
A 1962 Ferrari 250 LM coupe was the highest seller at $17.6 million | RM Sotheby's
RM Sotheby's was the hands-down winner in sales totals at a remarkable $179.9 million for 129 cars at a high-rolling average sale price of $1.338 million. Gooding & Company followed with results of $128.1 million, Bonhams at $47.5 million, Mecum with a booming sale that reached $44.7 million and Russo and Steele growing to $10.2 million.
A new auction on the scene, JR Auctions, was a spectacular flop with only a handful of cars sold at modest prices and overall results of $624,000. Rick Cole's smart-phone auction has not reported any results for Monterey, so we don't know how it did (that auction's results from last year's sale are extracted from the 2014 total so as not to skew the comparison with 2015).
The only substantial change for the auctions from the previous year, aside from the JR debacle, was Mecum's move to a new, more-spacious venue at the Del Monte Golf Course. The results were up more than 32 percent, lifted by the sale of a 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera formerly owned by the late Steve McQueen, which went for a stunning $1.95 million, as much as seven times the current highest value of a non-Steve McQueen 1976 Turbo Carrera.
Monterey classic car week is packed with car shows, ranging from the grand Quail, A Motorsports Gathering to the much-less-than-grand Concours d'Le Mons California, a cheeky celebration of terrible cars. Highlights were Concorso Italiano, now returned to its original excellent venue; the second year of the Porsche Werks Reunion, which was terrific; Legends of the Autobahn; the Carmel-By-The-Sea Concours on the Avenue; the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance lunch-stop show, also in Carmel; and the fun Little Car Show in Pacific Grove.
New to the Monterey events was Classic Americana in Carmel Valley, with domestic-car aficionados enjoying fine examples of "the American motoring tradition" at Carmel Valley Community Park. The show was small this year, but judging by its enthusiastic reception, it is certain to grow.
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Sharon speaks and writes on topics related to association management and strategic planning.  She is a former recipient of the Association Forum Supplier Partner Award recognized for her service as a consultant serving the Chicago association community.  She holds bachelor degrees in political science and peace studies from Manchester University.