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Welcome to the website of IVS Italia, the largest Italian group specialised in vending machines for breaks dispensing drinks, snacks and non-food products.
With our efficient and avant-garde service we succeed in meeting the needs of our customers, supporting them at all stages, from designing the spaces of the Break Area to the installation, restocking and maintenance of vending machines.
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The mission that IVS Italia seeks to pursue starts from these key points and guarantees an unrivalled service in the national and international panorama of vending machines.
With this spirit, we accept the future challenges, seeking to improve ourselves in order to better meet the needs of the companies that have chosen us, that are choosing us and that will choose us.
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In 1971, the first vending machine and the first Italian operating centre were installed. Over the course of the years, the determination to improve has led us to increase in number until reaching various areas of Europe, with active branches in: Italy, France, Spain and Switzerland.
Year by year, we at IVS Italia have gained an international vocation with a marked propensity for development, growth and dynamism. A philosophy that guides us in every decision, a love for new challenges that we tackle with passion and reason, technology and know-how, creativity and professionalism.
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We have talked about gems and precious metals... yet there are still hidden gems beneath the dirt that are as precious as gold. They are elements that we have come to depend on on a daily basis. FUEL.
Fuels are used to operate machinery, run industries, and even heat our homes and cook our meals. Fuels are so very important that we would be lost without them. One of these important fuels is coal. Coal is called a fossil fuel. Do you know why? It is formed from decayed plant and animal matter. These remains would be considered fossils, but instead they have turned into coal. Thus, we have fossil fuels.
1) Hard coal is called anthracite. It is hard, black and shiny. It burns very slowly and cleanly. It is usually located deep within the earth, so it is difficult to mine.
2) Bituminous coal is the most common type of coal and is considered a soft coal. This coal is black and shiny but not hard. This is the major fuel used in power plants. It is plentiful and easy to mine, so it is very popular for use in industrial settings. When this coal is burned it produces coal tar which can be used in plastics, perfumes, and other products.
3) Sub-bituminous coal is the second most common type of coal. It is softer and more crumbly than bituminous coal. Yet, it is used for generating electricity.
4)Lignite coal is also called brown coal and it is the poorest quality. It usually gives off a stinky odor and lots of soot when it is burned. Yet with our modern pollution control measures it has made it possible to burn lignite in power plants in a clean manner.


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Archive: Sport | Tennis
Czech tennis players' positions confirmed in latest ranking
In tennis, top men's Czech tennis player Tomáš Berdych has maintained his eighth spot in the singles ranking. Top women player Petra Kvitová is 12th, just ahead of countrywoman Lucie Šafářová in 13th place. Berdych begins the French Open against Canadian Vasek Pospisil. Kvitová stuggled in three sets to the second round on Sunday.
Tennis: Rosol reaches second round at Geneva Open
Czech tennis player Lukáš Rosol has reached the second round at the Geneva Open. On Monday, he defeated Spaniard Robert Ortega in straight sets: the final score was 6:3, 6:4. He faces the tournament fourth seed John Isner, ranked 17th in the world rankings, next.
In Sports News this Monday: After five wins in succession at ice hockey worlds Czechs suffer surprise defeat to Denmark; Rosický leaves Arsenal amid speculation of Sparta move; Olomouc owner suggests refereeing conspiracy following final day relegation; and Berdych parts company with coach Vallverdu.
Tennis: Berdych fires trainer Vallverdu
Tomáš Berdych has sacked trainer Daniel Vallverdu after almost a year-and-a-half, a week before the start of the French Open. Berdych's form has slumped in recent weeks, most recently losing 6:0, 6:0 last week on the ATP tour in Rome. The loss came against Belgian David Goffin.
In Sports News this Monday: Viktoria Plzeň lift Czech league title with three rounds to go – coach Krejčí says November win over rivals Sparta sparked march to championship; Lucie Šafářová shows form of old with Prague Open win; and Jágr is shortlisted for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for dedication to ice hockey.
Second seed Šafářová wins Prague Open
Lucie Šafářová has won tennis's Prague Open. The Czech second seed overcame Samantha Stosur of Australia 3-6 6-1 6-4 in Saturday's final in the city's Stromovka park. It is the seventh WTA title of Šafářová's career and her first since Doha in February last year. The one-time world number five had previously not won a single match this season after suffering from a serious illness last year.
Plíšková beats compatriot Šafářová in Stuttgart
Karolína Plíšková defeated Lucie Šafářová in a clash between two of the Czech Republic's leading female tennis players in Stuttgart on Wednesday. Plíšková won 7-6 4-6 7-5 to advance to round two in the WTA event. Šafářová was out of action with health problems for some time and has yet to win a singles match this year.
In Sports News this Monday: Czech women reach fifth Fed Cup final in six years after beating Swiss in Lucerne; Sparta boss Ščasný "concedes" title race to Plzeň with five rounds to go; Liberec and Sparta tied 1:1 in Extraliga playoffs final; and Chodov become Czech floorball champions in front of record crowd.
Decisive doubles match gets Czech tennis team to Fed Cup final
Karolína Plíšková and Lucie Hradecká booked the Czech Republic's place in the Fed Cup final in Lucerne on Sunday with a victory in a deciding doubles rubber with a 3-2 win over Switzerland. Plísková earlier beat Timea Bacsinszky 6:4 6:2 in a 74 minute game, but the advantage was lost after Barbora Strýcová lost to Viktorija Golubic 3:6 7:6(6) 6:1. The Czechs have reached the Fed Cup final for the fifth time in six years.
Czech tennis team ties against Switzerland at Fed Cup
The Czech team tied 1:1 against Switzerland at the Fed Cup semifinals in Lucerne on Saturday. Barbora Strýcová won the first point with a surprisingly easy victory against Timea Bacsinszky 6:0 a 6:2, but Karolína Plíšková failed to capitalize on the advantage, losing to Viktorija Golubic 6:3, 4:6, 4:6.
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Work It: Employment Update - October 2017
This month we look at the following key employment and HR developments:
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Employment Tribunal fees: latest developments
In July, we reported on the Supreme Court ruling that the Employment Tribunal fee regime was unlawful and highlighted the anticipated rise in claims by employees as a result. Since then, there have been a number of important developments:
Claims made after the ordinary time limit: an Employment Tribunal has allowed a claimant to pursue a claim which she lodged after the deadline for bringing it had expired, after a previous claim was rejected for her failure to pay the fee.
The claimant brought her first claim of disability and age discrimination before the relevant deadline had expired. But this claim was rejected because she failed to pay the fee (after her application for help with the fee due to her low income was rejected). She brought a second claim after the deadline had expired and, following the Supreme Court decision, argued that because her first claim had been rejected due to her failure to pay unlawful Tribunal fees, the deadline for her second claim should be extended on the basis that it was just and equitable to do so.
The Tribunal agreed to extend the deadline and so allowed her to pursue her second claim. In reaching this decision, the Tribunal took into account the claimant's personal circumstances and knowledge at the time she brought the claims, and also the fact that the unlawful fees regime had denied her the opportunity to pursue her first claim, which she had brought in time.
This decision does not bind other Employment Tribunals (and may be appealed) but other claimants are likely to raise similar arguments and may well get sympathetic treatment.
Refund of fees: the Employment Tribunals service has announced that claimants who paid fees to bring their claims between 2013 and 2017 will need to apply for refunds of their fees. Further details of the scheme are expected to be announced shortly.
Stayed claims: all claims which depended on the outcome of the Supreme Court case had been stayed, meaning that no action could be taken in relation to those claims. That stay has now been lifted, meaning that the claims can proceed. We can therefore expect more decisions dealing with extensions of time for claimants previously deterred from bringing claims or whose claims were rejected for failure to pay the relevant fee.
Businesses should not assume, if three months has passed since a disgruntled employee left, or since a particular decision was implemented, that they are now safe from claims. A business which receives an out-of-time claim will need to evaluate the legal position and commercial considerations carefully in order to respond effectively.
Increase to injury to feelings awards
The Equality Act 2010 provides that compensation for discrimination (which is uncapped) may include, or consist entirely of, compensation for injured feelings. Injury to feelings awards are separate from an award of compensation for financial loss.
The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals have revised the three bands of compensation for injury to feelings awards to take account of inflation. For successful discrimination claims presented on or after 11 September 2017, the new bands are:
Lower band (less serious cases): £800 to £8,400
Middle band (cases that do not merit an award in the top band): £8,400 to £25,200
Top band (most serious cases): £25,200 to £42,000.
Most awards injury to feelings in discrimination claims are relatively low, and fall within the lower band. Nevertheless employers should continue to regularly review their equality policies and ensure their managers receive training to properly implement and uphold those policies.
Tax evasion: amending contracts and policies to reflect offences
On 30 September 2017 a new corporate offence of failing to prevent tax evasion came into force. Under the Criminal Finances Act 2017, an employer may commit an offence if it fails to prevent an employee, agent or any other person who is performing services for the organisation from criminally facilitating the evasion of tax, whether or not the tax is owed in the UK (there is a supplementary offence that covers the facilitation of foreign tax evasion). There is a duty on organisations to self-report to HMRC when discovering a person associated with it has facilitated tax evasion.
Employers will have a defence if they can show that, when the offence was committed, they had in place such prevention procedures as it was reasonable in all the circumstances to expect it to have in place that were designed to prevent an associated person from committing such an offence, or that it was not reasonable in the circumstances to expect the employer to have prevention procedures in place. There is some useful guidance on the government website at gov.uk.
In practical terms, employers should look to introduce an anti-facilitation of tax evasion policy setting out what is required of staff, to include an obligation to report any wrongdoing (and confirming the protection of those who 'whistleblow'). Alternatively, existing anti-corruption policies should be updated. Contracts of employment, service agreements and consultancy agreements should be reviewed and a clause included which makes it a specific contractual requirement that the individual does not engage in facilitating tax evasion and that they are also required to comply with any related policy. The policy itself should be regularly reviewed, monitored and enforced.
Modern slavery: going beyond a compliance-only approach
Since the Modern Slavery Act (MSA) became law in 2015, slavery and trafficking has become increasingly high profile, with successful prosecutions and civil claims against perpetrators receiving widespread press coverage and NGOs working actively to expose businesses which are complicit in or turn a blind eye to slavery and trafficking in their supply chains.
At the same time, both consumers and investors are more likely to base decisions on a business' actual or perceived ethics, human rights stance and environmental impact. It is increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to do more than merely complying with the letter of the law in this area to protect their reputation and customer base.
Reporting: getting it right
The MSA imposes a requirement on larger businesses (those with an annual turnover of £36m or more) operating in the UK to report formally each year on steps taken by the business to eliminate slavery and trafficking in its supply chains. Although the legal requirements for such reports are minimal (in summary, they must be on the company's UK website, approved by the board and signed by a director), an analysis by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre of over 2,000 such reports uploaded to its online registry revealed that less than 15% were legally compliant. A failure to get those basics right turns the risks of criticism by NGOs and public embarrassment. However, businesses seeking to establish or protect a reputation for high ethical standards will need to do more than merely comply. The BHRRC has commented that current standards of reporting are generally low (with some notable exceptions), so high quality reporting could enable a business to distinguish itself from its competitors.
Smaller businesses not caught by the MSA reporting requirements should not assume this is not relevant to them if they supply larger businesses, they may well be faced with supplier questionnaires focusing on these areas or standard contract clauses requiring compliance with reporting and other procedures.
The MSA suggests six key areas which businesses may wish to report on and Government guidance gives examples of the type of information which could be included in the report. We set out some examples of good practice in each area which could be included in MSA reports. Businesses should bear in mind that they are not expected to have resolved all potential risks immediately but to show year-on-year improvement in their annual reports.
Structure, business and supply chains
Detailed mapping of supply chains and identification of information gaps.
Policies in relation to slavery and human trafficking
Integrated due diligence, procurement, whistleblowing and incident reporting policies, identify individuals responsible for implementation of those policies and regular internal reporting on their effectiveness.
Due diligence processes in relation to slavery and human trafficking
Comprehensive risk assessment across business activities, overview of key risks and identification of steps taken/to be taken to address those risks
The parts of its business and supply chains where there is a risk of slavery and human trafficking taking place, and the steps it has taken to assess and manage that risk
See above in relation to risk assessment. Note that a denial that any risk exists is likely to be met with scepticism and may be seen as an indication of low quality reporting.
Effectiveness in ensuring that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in its business or supply chains
Defined processes for gathering information about suppliers and assessing their compliance, internal KPIs and reporting processes.
Training about slavery and human trafficking available to staff.
Tailored training for staff most likely to encounter issues, e.g. purchasing/procurement, in-house legal team, audit and compliance, etc. and evidence of staff having undergone training.
Effective reporting in this area may require a culture shift. Businesses may be reluctant to admit failings, but some of the most high-quality MSA reports acknowledge the difficulties of policing global supply chains and, rather than deny (unrealistically) that they face these issues, instead identify concrete areas for improvement. However, given the potential for criminal liability and civil claims, businesses may wish to seek legal advice when conducting due diligence exercises or preparing such reports.
Holiday pay update: voluntary overtime counts towards holiday pay if sufficiently regular
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has found in Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v. Willetts & ors that employees' holiday pay should include voluntary overtime, out of hours' standby pay, callout payments and mileage allowances (where these exceeded HMRC's approved rate), as these elements were paid in such a manner, and with such sufficient regularity, to be considered normal remuneration.
Referring to the Judgment in BA v. Williams & ors, the EAT found that it was wrong to focus solely on whether there is an "intrinsic link" between the payment and the performance of tasks under the contract. Whilst such a link would establish decisively that pay should be counted as "normal", it was not a necessary criterion.
Some uncertainty still remains, however. The judgment suggests that where a payment passes the "intrinsic link" test it would automatically be deemed as "normal", but it is not clear whether this would include rare instances of overtime. Whilst the EAT confirmed that a payment is "normally" made if paid over a sufficient time on a regular basis, even if only one week per month or one week in five, this remains a question of fact for the Tribunal and employers will therefore need to take a view on how they treat borderline cases and exercise caution until further clarification is given.
Brexit: The UK Government has published a series of position papers relating to the UK's exit from the European Union. Of particular interest from an employment law perspective is the Government's apparent acknowledgement that the UK will continue to take into account rulings of the European Court of Justice, even those made after March 2019. This would mean that European law would continue to be a major source of UK employment law.
Uber drivers and employment status: Uber's appeal against an employment tribunal decision that its drivers were workers was heard on 28 September 2017, with judgment reserved.
Howard Kennedy employment team news and events
Sam Murray-Hinde on ' Tribunal fee ruling: The impact for operators' (Route One)
Sam Murray-Hinde on 'Now that tribunal fees are unlawful, it's time to evaluate risk' (Property Week)
Lydia Christie quoted in 'Final toll for Bell Pottinger sounds governance warning' (Governance and Compliance)
Last month took senior associate Susie Al-Qassab took part in a Policy UK panel event on the rise of dependent contractors.
HR Directors' Forum: our next breakfast roundtable for HR Directors and Heads of HR will be looking at managing racial and religious conflicts in the workplace – 21 November 2017.
Recruiting and retaining talent in the retail, leisure and hospitality sector: 7 November 2017 – click here to find out more.
Jane Amphlett , Partner


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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen West and arriving at Maastricht. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50m.
How far is it from Aachen to Maastricht?
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When comes to wine, its again another very subjective questions as some people prefer sweet/sour wine, as I prefer dry wine. Cape Mentelle is also another famous wine that I know off that is from all the way down south.
A little fact about Cape Mentelle Vineyards (often referred to simply as Cape Mentelle) is an Australian winery based at Margaret River, in theMargaret River wine region of Western Australia. One of the oldest wineries in the region, it came to prominence by winning theJimmy Watson Memorial Trophy in both 1983 and 1984.
This round we were pretty much lucky to have a great man from the wineyard – Cameron Murphy to guide us thru this great wine pairing lunch that held at Tanzini, with the man behind the amazing dish Chef Eugene.
As they have won several awards years back and this year they stood back strong again with a very high review from wine critics and also their demand in Europe had also grown due to selected range.
Its a perfect entry wine that pairs very well with any fresh seafood. Refreshing, and with sour end as you can taste some fruity end with Flavours of limes, passionfruit and honeysuckle.
First dish is to pair with Hokkaido Scallop. Bring the freshness up and blend pretty well with it. Love the after taste.
Next in line is Cape Mentelle – Cabernet Merlot 2012 is one of the wine you can consider to buy and invest to keep. According to Cameron its a wine that collectors start to keep because its consider one of the best season for them for this bottle. To make it even better, it have the aging effect that you can keep for another 2-8 years to make the taste even better.
It has the character of poised acidity, and a dry choc-coated fruit finish. A taste which is pretty interesting and was told that to pair with any roasted/smoked food is pretty much awesome!
Next in line is this Free Range Chicken Roulade & Cured Smoked Duck.
My first impression on this dish, is what can this dish do for me as it do look plain. After cutting the free range chicken, the perfect cook of aroma is flowing out and its cook to perfection. moist, aromatic and the sauce is just amazing. Pairing with Cabernet Merlot 2012 sure do enhance the taste as I find the wine is much smoother and less acid with nice aroma of sourish came out after that. Interesting.
Before heading to main course, we were given this unique palate cleanser . Orange Mediterranean Pine with POP Rocks.
Serve in 2 cubes as once you pop into your mouth, is very refreshing yet do have a playful end as the pop, keep popping on your tongue.
This round I got a choice of red meat or black cod and for the first time, I choose black cod over red meat. The choice I made because I find that the third bottle of Cape Mentelle wine do attract my attention as its Chardonnay 2012. Its very freshing, as one of the wine that I can taste very light vanilla flavour yet with mild oak end. Its a bit dry too after a while and to pair it with this Atlantic Black Cod is just hard to resist. A perfect combination.
While the Aged Striploin is pairing with Cape Mentelle – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011. Love the wine character itself as it have dry end and of course you have to breath it first before you drink.
Its not an ordinary wine as this is totally one of a top production for Australian wine or a world class wine. Pretty well known for many special celebrations wine among families and friends as its a balanced mix of inky blackcurrants, couverture, thyme and aniseed with a touch of violet and a subtle oak influence.
Great person to host our lunch wine Pairing with Cameron all the way from Australia to guide us thru this great wines of theirs. Thank you .


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Alexandr Danilovič kníže Menšikov-Ižorskij-Kozelskij (, Moskva? – , Berjozovo, Sibiř) byl ruský státník, vojevůdce a osobní přítel cara Petra Velikého a jeho manželky Kateřiny I.

Před Severní válkou
Menšikovův původ je předmětem dohadů. Časté je tvrzení že byl synem litevského rolníka, který ho poslal do Moskvy, aby se vyučil cukrářem. Zde prodával koláče a pirožky. A tady si Menšikov též získal pozornost Leforta, blízkého carova přítele. Lefort vzal Menšikova do svých služeb. Menšikov i bez valného vzdělání a kulturního rozhledu po chvíli zaujal i samotného cara Petra, který z něho učinil svého osobního služebníka a zařadil jej do svých pluků. Menšikov se zúčastnil Azovských tažení a poté i velkého poselstva do západní Evropy. Tehdy byl zvolen jedním z carových osobních sloužících. Po návratu do Evropy dostal velení Preobraženského pluku a do začátku Severní války působil v carově domácnosti.

Od počátku Severní války do smrti Petra Velikého
Na počátku války se zúčastnil tažení k Narvě, ale vlastní bitvy u Narvy se nezúčastnil, neboť odjel ještě před jejím vypuknutím. Poté působil v Ingrii, kde byl carovým pobočníkem. Účastnil se dobytí Nöteburgu, jehož velitelem se poté stal. Účastnil se dobytí Nyenskansu. Po založení Sankt-Petěrburgu se stal velitelem Petropavlovské pevnosti. Na podzim 1703 odrazil švédský útok na město.

Na jaře 1704 si během obležení Narvy vysloužil hodnost generála a další rok se zúčastnil tažení do Polska. Zde měl spory se svým velitelem, generálem Ogilvym, který následkem toho byl odvolán. 29. října 1706 vyhrál bitvu u Kališe, za což byl jmenován knížetem ižorským.

Během vpádu Švédů do Ruska se Menšikov účastnil bitvy u Golovčina. Následně v listopadu 1708 dobyl Baturin, hlavní město hejtmana Mazepy. Poté velel ruské jízdě ve vítězné bitvě u Poltavy a donutil Švédy ke kapitulaci u Perevoločné. Za tento úspěch získal maršálskou hůl.

Roku 1710 velel ruské armádě v Polsku a v dalším roce ovládl Kuronsko. Roku 1712 pronikl do Pomořanska a Holštýnska. Roku 1714 dobyl Štětín. Od roku 1715 upevňoval svoji moc. Jeho vztahy s carem však se začaly ochlazovat kvůli Menšikovovým úplatkářským aférám. Roku 1718 měl státu vrátit 700 000 rublů, ale když car v roce 1725 umíral, Menšikovovi dluh odpustil.

Po Petrově smrti

Po smrti Petra I. pomohl na trůn jeho vdově Kateřině I. a za odměnu byl jmenován generalissimem. Jako jediný v Rusku také nosil knížecí titul. Během krátkého panování Kateřiny I. předsedal speciálně vytvořené šestičlenné Nejvyšší tajné radě a prakticky byl vládcem země. Podařilo se mu získat také vládu v Kuronském vévodství. Po dokončení svého paláce (dnes součást objektu muzeí Ermitáže) na nábřeží Něvy se rozhodl, vystavět nové velkolepé sídlo v nedalekém Oranienbaumu, kam chtěl přeložit své knížecí sídlo.

Menšikov byl schopným vůdcem, ovšem složitá pozice omezovala jeho plány. Svou moc se snažil udržet i po smrti Kateřiny I. pomocí státního převratu. Zatímco jeho spojenec diplomat Petr Alexandrovič Tolstoj by na trůnu raději viděl Alžbětu Petrovnu, kníže se rozhodl pro malého careviče Petra II. a sebe učinil jeho poručníkem v nezletilosti. Dokonce měl v úmyslu oženit careviče se svou dcerou Marií.

Mezitím se však proti němu spojili zástupci staré ruské šlechty reprezentované rodem Golicynů a Dolgorukých a po nástupu Petra II. na trůn jej v září roku 1727 zbavili moci i všech titulů a poslali i s rodinou do vyhnanství na Sibiř. Jeho manželka Darja Michajlovna zemřela cestou poblíž Kazaně.

Další rok zde žil se svými dětmi ve vesnici Berjozovo a v listopadu roku 1729 zemřel. Jeho synovi se později podařilo získal zpět část otcova majetku.

Vyznamenání
 Řád Svatého Ondřeje prvozvaného
 Řád sv. Alexandra Něvského
 Řád bílého orla
 Řád černé orlice
 Řád slona

Odkazy

Reference

Literatura

 Robert K. Massie: Petr Veliký: Život a Svět

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Narození v roce 1673
Úmrtí v roce 1729
Osobnosti severní války
Generalissimové
Ruští maršálové
Muži
Rytíři Řádu černé orlice
Narození v Moskvě
Narození 16. listopadu
Úmrtí 23. listopadu

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The Campaign for a New Workers Party is doing all it can to bring such a party into being here in England and Wales.
Within the democratic structures of any new party, different supporters of the CNWP would argue for a programme for the party which they believe will best assist both the party and the struggles of working-class people.
The programme of any new party can only be decided on the basis of democratic debate, leading to clear agreement amongst all the forces involved.
And we recognise that any party which brings together important sections of the working class to fight �like tigers� against the big-business onslaught on our conditions of life and work will be a huge step forward, even if its programme is initially quite limited.
However, it is crucial that a new party, if it is to succeed, is something completely different to the existing order.
It is not apathy which stops people voting, but total alienation from the pro-big business policies which are on offer from all three mainstream parties.
It is only by breaking with the old, worn-out ideas of slavishly following the free market, bowing before the dictats of global capitalism, that it is possible to build a party which can actually attract the millions who have currently turned away from �politics� because they see it offering nothing but continuing attacks on living standards and the same lies and corruption from every capitalist party.
On becoming Labour leader, Blair�s first act was the removal of Clause IV, Part IV from the Labour Party�s constitution.
Added to the Labour Party constitution in 1918, this clause was printed on the back of party membership cards for decades.
While Labour Party members undoubtedly had different interpretations of its meaning, and Labour governments never implemented it, Clause IV was nonetheless seen as the �socialist core� of the Labour Party�s constitution.
Blair argued that Clause IV was outmoded.
But what has he replaced it with? Today, in Britain, around 150 companies completely dominate the lives of 60 million people.
Worldwide 500 multinational companies control 70% of world production. The richest 356 people enjoy a combined wealth that is greater than the annual income of 40% of the human race.
But rather than aspiring to common ownership of the vast resources that are currently in the hands of a few billionaires � so that they can be used to meet the needs of humanity instead of for the profit of a few - Blair has prostrated himself before these billionaires.
This is the logical consequence of his acceptance of the capitalist profit system.
This is not a new idea, it has been the normal practise of the majority of politicians over hundreds of years.
The Labour Party itself was formed out of struggle against the big-business leaders of the Liberal Party.
Polly Toynbee is right to say that, "people flock to parties attracted by great ideas", provided that the party also actively struggles to realise them.
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So Lana (Carleton's mom) and I had exchanged a few e-mails over the past week or so, I had mentioned that I was beginning to feel a little left out seeing as I was the only one of all my sisters-in-law and my sister who was not prego, but that only lasted two weeks. Lana thought I meant I was pregnant and we were coming with news, all I meant by it was Christy had had her baby in that time so I was no longer the only one in the family who wasn't pregnant. She was anticipating our "news" at dinner Saturday night, the only news we had was that we are not having a baby anytime soon! So the next morning after eating a lot and feeling a little plump (I always eat a lot there, mainly because Lana makes amazing whole wheat waffles and makes me feel like I'm being healthy when I'm stuffing my face) I tell Carleton that I look prego in this dress, and he's like no that's the "I've eaten too much at my in-laws house" dress. An hour and a half later a lady comes up to me at church and asks when I'm due. I told Carleton I was never eating again...ever. Then I remembered the yummy brownies his mom made for Karl's birthday and that she'd packed some for us, so I groaned "MMMMMMMM BROWNIES" he reminded me of my new "diet" without hesitation and I said I'd start Tuesday, after Mexican night-that was a total hit too!
Ok now that I've thought about mexican night, I must say something about it, since I didn't take any pictures I'll just add a quick tidbit to this post:) I think this might become a regular occurrence for us! On Monday night we had Mexican Night with some of our friends. Earlier that day I bit halfway through my tongue (Ben said it looked like hamburger-gross!), yes three days later it still hurts, bad, but that didn't stop me from indulging in freshly made and delicious salsa, guacamole, enchiladas, and bean dip with some yummy chips as utensils and scrumptious browny fudge ice cream with hot fudge and caramel on top for dessert (peanut butter cookies were also present!) Yes this meal was amazing, we even had an exhilarating game of Mexican Train to go along with our mexican themed night, now when we play train, we go big or go home, we played all 13 rounds! Thank you Connells and Holts for such a great night, let's do it again soon! Monthly Monday Mexican Night....I think that has a nice ring to it! Now to think of another theme so we have excuses to get together more than once a month!
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Congratulations, Councilman Kwame Brown! The councilman finished the Marine Corps Marathon in 4:40:04, for 10,977th overall. Marathon's are tricky business, and anyone who manages to finish this feat of endurance gets my respect and admiration. 26.2 miles is a long darn way. Fortunately, yesterday was as beautiful a fall day as I think we ever get in DC, so I'm sure he had a good run.
Interestingly enough, Mayor Fenty was registered, but chose not to run. Perhaps he was saving his energy for a mayoral challenge?


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US v. China 2007Robin Gross2021-07-11T17:22:19+00:00
United States v. China – Measures Affecting the Regulation and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
On 10 April 2007 the United States formally requested that consultations be held with the People's Republic of China regarding China's alleged failure to carry out its obligations under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. This agreement, known more commonly as the TRIPS Agreement, defines the framework for relations between World Trade Organization (WTO) Member nations regarding the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Article 64 of the WTO TRIPS Agreement instructs that Articles XXII and XXIII of GATT 1994, as elaborated on and interpreted by the Dispute Settlement Understanding, guide the resolution of disputes between Members over issues concerning intellectual property matters. These provisions instruct that a complaining Member first request that consultations be held with the respondent Member before progressing to additional dispute resolution measures.
During the consultation period, the Dispute Settlement Understanding allows Members other than the complaining and responding Members, who feel that they have a substantial interest in the issue, to request join in the consultation process. So far Japan, the European Communities, Canada, and Mexico have requested to join in the US' case against China (known as "Dispute DS362").
Under the rules, if within 60 days of the receipt of the request for consultations, the dispute has not yet been settled between the parties, the complaining party may request the establishment of a panel which will be tasked with conducting the fact-finding necessary to present a report about the dispute to the WTO Dispute Settlement Body. Members unsatisfied with the panel's conclusion have the opportunity to appeal the decision to a standing Appellate Body. So far, the US request for consultations is the only step in the dispute resolution process that has occurred.
The US complaint is based on four claims concerning Chinese law as it pertains to the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in China:
I.   Thresholds for criminal procedures and penalties
Article 41.1 of the TRIPS Agreement obligates Members to establish enforcement procedures that will "permit effective action against any act of infringement of intellectual property rights" and which "constitute a deterrent to further infringements". Additionally, when infringements consist of "trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy on a commercial scale", Article 61 requires Members to provide criminal procedures and penalties in their domestic laws.
The US claims that China's current criminal procedures and penalties fail to satisfy these obligations. US interpretation of Chinese law finds that these criminal procedures and penalties are only available when the circumstances are "serious" or "especially serious," or when the amount of illegal gains is "relatively large" or "huge." The meaning of these terms is ambiguous as the Chinese criminal law does not define them, though they have been interpreted as referencing the size of the infringing activity, in terms of value, profit, or number of copies. However, this measure is made in regards to the prices at which the infringing goods are sold, not the prices of the corresponding authorized goods, for determining the magnitude of the infringing activity. The US claims that these thresholds, and the requirement that they be met or surpassed before criminal procedures and penalties become available, violate China's international obligations under Articles 41.1 and 61 of TRIPS.
II.   Disposal of confiscated infringing goods
Articles 46 and 59 obligate Members to provide foreign intellectual property holders with access to local civil judicial authorities that, upon a finding that goods are infringing, have the authority to dispose of these goods "outside the channels of commerce in such a manner as to avoid any harm caused to the right holder". In interpreting Chinese customs regulations however, the US contends that Chinese customs authorities give priority to disposal options in which the confiscated goods are re-introduced into channels of commerce, with destruction of the goods occurring only if the infringing features cannot be removed. The US contends that China's prioritization of disposal through entry into the channels of commerce violates China's obligations under Articles 46 and 59 of TRIPS. The US argues that Chinese judges and customs officials should instead destroy the unauthorized books, medicines, music, movies, and other IPR goods.
III.   Denial of copyright and related rights protection and enforcement to unauthorized works
Article 9.1 of the TRIPS Agreement requires that all WTO members comply with certain provisions of the Berne Copyright Convention, an earlier treaty administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Amongst these provisions, and a core concept of Berne, is the idea of "national treatment," which obligates signatories to extend to foreign authors of copyrighted works the same rights extended to domestic authors, and that these rights will not be subjected to formalities such as registration.
Under current Chinese copyright law, "protection" is only offered to those works that have been authorized for publication or distribution within the country. The US argues that the requirement of authorization constitutes a formality and that the disparite treatment between domestic and foreign authors who have yet to satisfy this formality violates the requirement of national treatment imposed by Article 9.1 of TRIPS. In addition, the US claims that China's requirement that works first be authorized before a rights holder may enforce copyright violates China's obligation of providing enforcement measures in Article 41.1 of TRIPS.
IV.   Unavailability of criminal procedures and penalties against individuals engaged solely in unauthorized reproduction or unauthorized distribution
The final claim presented by the US concerns the interpretation of Chinese criminal law regarding unauthorized reproduction or distribution. According to the US, it appears that criminal procedures and penalties for copyright infringement are available only for acts of reproduction and distribution, but that acts of reproduction or distribution alone are not subject to criminal procedures and penalties. If this interpretation is correct, the US argues that China is violating its international obligations under Articles 41.1 and 61 of TRIPS.
Possible Results
The most efficient resolution to the dispute will occur if the US' claims are settled in the consultation process. Should this fail, the case will be sent further along the dispute settlement process. If the WTO panel or Appellate Body decides that China's laws are inconsistent with its TRIPS obligations, China will be required to change its domestic laws and implement the Dispute Settlement Body's recommendations to conform to these obligations. Failure to change Chinese law in accordance with the "recommendations" within a reasonable period of time grants the US the opportunity to request that China enter into negotiations to determine a mutually acceptable compensation, or payment to the US. If satisfactory compensation cannot be agreed upon, the US may request authorization from the Dispute Settlement Body to suspend its own TRIPS obligations with respect to China.


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package org.dainst.chronontology.handler;

import org.dainst.chronontology.store.ElasticsearchDatastore;
import org.dainst.chronontology.store.FilesystemDatastore;
import org.testng.annotations.BeforeMethod;
import spark.Request;
import spark.Response;

import java.io.IOException;

import static org.mockito.Matchers.any;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.*;

/**
 * @author Daniel M. de Oliveira
 */
public class StatusCodesTest {

    protected static final String ROUTE = "/route/";

    protected Request reqMock;
    protected Response resMock;

    protected final FilesystemDatastore mockDS1= mock(FilesystemDatastore.class);
    protected final ElasticsearchDatastore mockDS2= mock(ElasticsearchDatastore.class);

    @BeforeMethod
    public void before() {
        reqMock= mock(Request.class);
        resMock= mock(Response.class);
        when(reqMock.attribute(any())).thenReturn("user");
        when(reqMock.body()).thenReturn("{}");
        when(reqMock.pathInfo()).thenReturn(ROUTE);
        when(reqMock.params(any())).thenReturn("1");
    }

    private void prepareDSAnsers(final Boolean ds1Answer,final Boolean ds2answer) {
        if (ds1Answer!=null)
            when(mockDS1.put(any(),any(),any())).thenReturn(ds1Answer);
        when(mockDS2.put(any(),any(),any())).thenReturn(ds2answer);
    }

    protected void t(final Boolean ds1Anwer, final Boolean ds2Answer, Handler handler, int status)
            throws IOException {

        prepareDSAnsers(ds1Anwer,ds2Answer);
        handler.handle(reqMock,resMock);
        verify(resMock).status(status);
    }

    protected void t(final boolean ds2Anwer, Handler handler, int status)
            throws IOException {

        t(null,ds2Anwer,handler,status);
    }

}

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1986-04 Fieldfare 1 Nine Acre Corner, Concord Middlesex 4/6/86 4/14/86 R. Richards 13
2013-010 Fieldfare 1 Greenough Conservation Land, Carlisle Middlesex 3/17/13 3/23/13 A. Ankers* (ph) 17
Figure 1. Fieldfare at Nine Acre Corner, Concord, Middlesex, 8 Apr 1986; note how the brownish back contrasts with the gray head and gray rump. (photo by Mark Szantyr)
Fieldfare is a widespread European species, breeding from s. Greenland, Scandinavia, n. Russia and n. Siberia south to central Europe and central Russia, s. Siberia, and Lake Baikal. It winters from Iceland and the British Isles s. to the Mediterranean and the Middle East. It is strictly a vagrant in North America. See eBird map.
WHERE TO LOOK IN MASSACHUSETTS: Since almost all Fieldfare records from North America hail from the Northeast between December and April, those would be the best months to seek this species in Massachusetts. Large American Robin (Turdus migratorius) flocks coming to fruit should be checked carefully, especially in late winter when flocks from Atlantic Canada may move south into the region. Similarly, spring aggregations of robins in fields are probably often ignored by birders, but have the potential to turn up Fieldfares (as for the lone Massachusetts record) Redwing (Turdus iliacus), or even other rarities. Flyover Fieldfares might be detected among a flock of robins by their white wing linings.
STATUS IN THE EAST: Fieldfare had about 29 records for North America through 1998 (Green 1998), averaging about one per year since 1980. Although most records are from Atlantic Canada or Alaska (four summer records), there is a record from as far west as Minnesota (3-10 Nov 1991) and at least four along the St. Lawrence River Valley. Other East Coast records hail from Connecticut (Apr 1878), New York (February 3-12, 1973), and Delaware (March 30-April 4, 1969). See Green (1998) for a full discussion of Fieldfare in North America.
IDENTIFICATION NOTES: In mid-summer, juvenal-plumaged American Robins (Turdus migratorius) are often mistaken for Fieldfares by novice birders. Since mid-summer is an extremely unlikely time of year for a vagrant Fieldfare, these reports are usually easily dismissed. American Robins lose their spotted plumage by October, so any report of Fieldfare from November to April (the most likely months to encounter one in Massachusetts) should be taken seriously. Watch for the white wing linings of Fieldfare in flyover flocks of robins. Green (1998) provides a detailed account of Fieldfare identification.
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FIJI'S SWEETER CROP: MARIJUANA
Radio Australia PACIFIC BEAT January 8, 2001 Melbourne, Australia
Fiji's declining sugar industry is causing more problems than just a lack of export profits. Cane farmers are increasingly growing an entirely different kind of "green gold" – marijuana.
With almost all the cane farm land in Fiji leased from indigenous Fijian owners, who more and more are either demanding hefty rises in rent or taking the land back at the expiry of the lease, the mainly Indo-Fijian farmers need a source of quick cash.
PACIFIC BEAT's Myra Mortensen reports.
Fijian police have recently discovered two farmers, one in Labasa and the other in Rakiraki, involved in growing the new and profitable cash crop, marijuana.
Better Returns
Fiji's Director of Community Policing, Romanu Tikotikoca, estimates a kilo of locally grown marijuana has a street value of three thousand dollars – a much better and quicker return than sugar cane...
MARSHALL ISLANDS EDUCATION
Marshall Islands Journal Majuro, Marshall Islands
MUST EMPHASIZE ENGLISH USAGE
An unfortunate fact about education in the Marshall Islands is that the majority of students we see walking around with school books at the College of the Marshall Islands are not able to take credit-level (college) courses. That's because most elementary and high schools in the RMI do not adequately prepare students with fundamental English and math to be able to compete at a college level. As a consequence, CMI devotes more than 70 percent of its teaching time to what it calls "developmental" and "enrichment" courses designed to bring students up to a minimum level needed to enter college.
In our mind, the real issue here is English. What this fact noted above says about Marshallese high school graduates is that many are functionally illiterate in the English language despite having attended 12 years (or more) of elementary and high school.
There is...
FIJI SUGAR COUNCIL WANTS INDEPENDENT COMPANIES
SUVA, Fiji Islands (January 8, 2002 – Radio Australia)---Fiji's Sugar Cane Growers Council wants the four mills in the country to become independent companies owned by the growers, mill workers, landowners and the government.
It has proposed that the companies lease all cane land under a master lease, which would then be sub-leased to cane growers.
Council chief executive Jagannath Sami said he will meet with cane growers soon to discuss the proposed restructuring.
Fiji's sugar industry, he said, is on the verge of collapse.
To be competitive in the world market, Mr. Sami said Fiji needs to upgrade equipment and transport facilities, and improve the quantity and quality of the cane.
CLIMATE CHANGE ALREADY AFFECTING
MACMILLAN BROWN CENTRE FOR PACIFIC STUDIES University of Canterbury Christchurch, New Zealand
MEDIA RELEASE December 18, 2001
PACIFIC ISLAND COMMUNITIES
Pacific island communities are already being forced to move their villages inland, as sea levels rise and storms become more savage.
Participants from seven Pacific island countries attending the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies workshop on local perspectives on climate variability, held in Apia Dec 4 - 6, confirmed meteorological observations that the Pacific climate is changing. They said the changes were so potentially dangerous that they could not afford to wait for any greater scientific certainty.
Nelson Rarua, from the Vanuatu Meteorological Office, said in some of his country's villages, especially on the smaller islands, rising seawater is now seeping under the island, and coming up underneath the villages. He said people living on those islands are resisting...
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS TO VISIT GUAM: FEDS TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC PLIGHT WITH
MILITARY, CIVILIAN LEADERS
By Scott Radway
HAGÅTÑA, Guam (January 9, 2002 – Pacific Daily News)---White House and U.S. Department of Justice officials will be on island this week to discuss the island's economic plight in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks.
Sen. Kaleo Moylan yesterday said the visit is a result of a visit to Washington, D.C. in October by a delegation of Guam senators, who went there to draw attention to the island's economic woes and to invite federal officials to come here.
"We are ecstatic to have such officials ... coming out to Guam and seeing first-hand the state of the economy," said Moylan, R-Barrigada.
Abel Guerra, of the White House Public Liaison Office, and Juan Carlos Benitez, a Department of Justice special counsel, will be on island tomorrow through Saturday, Moylan said.
Lt. Monica Richardson, the local Navy spokeswoman, said meetings have not yet been scheduled with the visiting officials, but...
TAX CUT FOR AMERICAN SAMOA WORKERS
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (January 8, 2001 – Radio Australia)---Workers in American Samoa will see an increase in their first paychecks for the year, following a cut in the minimum income tax from 10 percent to 4 percent.
The Treasury's Revenue and Collections Bureau says a notice will be published shortly officially advising employers of the cut in withholding income tax.
However, it does not really represent a huge saving for workers.
The government increased the minimum income tax from 2 percent to 10 percent just last October, after legislation was approved by the Fono (legislature).
WAVES EATING UP MANAGAHA ISLAND
By John Ravelo Staff Reporter
SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (January 8, 2002 – Saipan Tribune)---Tourist-famous Managaha Island is suffering from significant erosion that has eaten up as much as 130 feet of its northeastern shoreline when compared to several years ago.
This was disclosed by coastal coordinator Benny Pangelinan of the Coastal Resources Management Office, citing a study conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
"If go you down to Managaha, you will see that some of its coastal areas have become bare, and they're down to the bone, which means the rocks are already exposed," Pangelinan said.
He said a pavilion that was previously erected near the shoreline has been destroyed by this erosion.
Pangelinan pointed out, though, that much of the sand that had been washed away from the northeastern side were deposited on the western portion of the island, extending the shoreline in this area where tourist activities are concentrated...
WIDESPREAD ABUSE OF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN FIJI REPORTED
SUVA, Fiji Islands (January 8, 2002 – Radio Australia)---A report by Fiji's auditor general has revealed widespread abuse of an assistance program totaling more than $25 million.
The program was part of the special plan implemented by the post-coup interim government of Laisenia Qarase. It was aimed at increasing ethnic Fijian and Rotuman participation in business, which is largely controlled by Indo-Fijians, by assisting the indigenous people with the purchase of farming and fishing equipment.
The report revealed an "open season" assistance program in which recipients received handouts for equipment other than that intended.
According to the Daily Post newspaper, refrigerators, outboard motors and other engines, brush cutters, chainsaws and assorted fishing gear costing thousands of dollars were given out to individuals under the scheme.
For additional reports from Radio Australia, go to PACIFIC ISLANDS REPORT News/Information Links: Radio/TV News/Radio...
FIJI POLICE OFFICERS WANT A UNION
SUVA, Fiji Islands (January 8, 2002 - The Fiji Times/PINA Nius Online)---Fiji police are likely to form a trade union in a bid to improve working conditions.
The Fiji Trades Union Congress has sought assistance from the Labor Ministry and the Registrar of Trade Unions to clarify the legality of the proposed union.
Congress General Secretary Felix Anthony said: "The Trade Union Act restricts the force from joining unions. We say that the Constitution supersedes the Trade Union Act."
Police officers contacted by the Fiji Times yesterday said the union was long overdue.
A senior officer who wished to remain anonymous said working conditions would improve only through union intervention.
For additional reports from the Fiji Times, go to PACIFIC ISLANDS REPORT News/Information Links: Newspapers/Fiji Times.
Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Website: http://www.pinanius.org
CONTROVERSY OVER ARMS SHIP ALLEGEDLY FLYING TONGAN FLAG
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (January 9, 2001 - PINA Nius Online)---There is concern in Tonga over reports of a ship flying a Tongan flag that Israelis say was used to transport arms to Palestinians.
International media reports said the ship the Israelis seized near Israel was registered in Tonga. It reportedly was flying a Tongan flag of convenience. But its real ownership is still uncertain.
Tonga is among several Pacific Islands countries that operate international ship registries, providing flags of convenience as a way of raising income and saving shipping company owners the higher operating costs involved in registering in other countries.
Tongan opposition parliamentarian 'Akilisi Pohiva condemned the kingdom's reliance on such sources of income.
He told Radio Australia: "They should have known before, right from the beginning, that it would become a problem in the future. And now we are facing it.
"Tonga has been for so long relying on income from...
MULTI-NATIONAL PEACE MONITORS START WORK ON GUADALCANAL SATURDAY
Pardons Suggested To Relieve Am. Samoa Prison Issues
REAL ESTATE MARKET BOOMING IN PNG CAPITAL
Vanuatu Airport Security Scrutinized After Ordnance Uncovered


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A roller coaster traveling on a track under the influence of gravity. Bar graphs show the potential energy (PE), kinetic energy (KE) and total mechanical energy(E) of the car. You can drag the blue points on the track to new positions to change the shape of the track.
Play the simulation and watch what happens to the bar graphs. When is the kinetic energy (green) bar the maximum? When is the potential energy (purple) bar the maximum? How does the total energy (E) bar change? Does its height change? Explain.
Stop the simulation. Use the "Steps the Simulation" button to step the simulation. Sketch the bar graph and position of car on the track to show maximum gravitational potential energy. Do the same to show maximum kinetic energy.
Place the cross hairs on the car to find the height. Record the height and velocity of the cart at the maximum potential energy and maximum kinetic energy. Assume the car's mass is 1 kg. Calculate PE when velocity is zero. Calculate KE when height is zero. Do your answers make sense? Why?
Select a new track from the drop down menu. Sketch the car on the track at various positions and use the heights of the graphs to show that mechanical energy is conserved.
Advanced: Try the simulation where you add friction (click the Friction checkbox). What happens to the energy bar graphs? Why? Form a hypothesis about when mechanical energy is conserved.
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Fresh Sudan fuel protests erupt after Friday prayers
Sudanese anti-government protesters chant slogans during protests on 27 September 2013 (AFP Photo)
AFP – Sudanese poured into the streets after Friday prayers in a fifth day of demonstrations against fuel price hikes that have seen dozens shot dead and calls for the government's overthrow.
The price hikes have sparked the largest protests of Omar al-Bashir's 24-year rule, as young activists have invoked chants from the Arab Spring to call for the president's downfall and security forces have been accused of gunning down more than 50 people.
Activists had called for stepped-up protests after the weekly Muslim prayers, and security forces responded with a massive deployment on the streets of the capital and other areas.
Around 2,000 protesters marched in Omdurman, the capital's twin city, chanting anti-army slogans and calling for a halt to fuel price hikes, witnesses and an AFP correspondent said.
Police deployed in large numbers and watched from a distance as the demonstrators marched down a main thoroughfare chanting "Down to the army's power" and "No to price hikes."
Meanwhile, soldiers stood guard outside Khartoum petrol stations as long lines of cars waited to fill up after several stations were torched or shut down in recent days.
Internet access was cut for the second time this week, schools have been ordered closed until Monday and most shops remain shuttered, deepening the sense of crisis and sending residents scrambling to stock up on supplies.
"I want my family to have what we need because we don't know where this is all going," said Ahmad Hassan, 50, as he stocked up on canned goods.
Siding with the youth activists, the Al-Umma party of main opposition leader and former premier Sadeq al-Mahdi called for "the Sudanese people to step up the protests."
Trying to maintain a blackout on the unrest, the authorities seized or blocked publication of three newspapers Friday, even though they are considered pro-government, journalists said.
The Al-Sudani and Al-Majhar al-Siassi dailies were seized at the printing press, they said, while Al-Watan was ordered not to print after covering the unrest in its Thursday edition.
The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies and London-based Amnesty International said 50 people were killed after being shot in the head or chest on Tuesday and Wednesday.
"Local sources and activists have put the figure much higher, in excess of 100," a joint statement said.
They also expressed "deep concern" about reports of hundreds being arrested and urged the authorities "to ensure that they are protected from torture and other ill-treatment."
"Shooting to kill — including by aiming at protesters' chests and heads — is a blatant violation of the right to life," said Lucy Freeman, Africa deputy director at Amnesty.
The European Union said it was "concerned" about the reported deaths and called on all sides to avoid further violence.
"We particularly ask the Government of Sudan to respect the Sudanese people's right to freedom of expression, freedom of the media and freedom of assembly," a statement said.
Reports from Khartoum on Thursday said at least 29 people were killed after rioting erupted on Monday. Police confirmed the 29 fatalities without giving details, but medics and other sources said most had been shot dead.
The initial protests were staged on Monday in Wad Madani in Gezira state south of Khartoum, the scene of the first death, and later spread to Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state, and Khartoum itself.
"The people want the fall of the regime," protesters, many of them students, have chanted in Khartoum, echoing the refrain of Arab Spring protests that toppled several governments in 2011.
Young activists called on demonstrators to keep up "the revolution and their protests" until the fall of the regime, urging the security forces to side with the people.
Petrol and diesel prices at the pump shot up on Monday after fuel subsidies were scrapped in an effort to reform the economy in Sudan, where inflation was already running at 40 percent.
Khartoum lost billions of dollars in oil receipts when South Sudan gained independence two years ago, taking with it about 75 percent of the formerly united country's crude production.
As the protests swept the country, the foreign ministry denied Bashir has cancelled a trip to address the UN General Assembly, originally planned for Thursday.
The International Criminal Court has called on Washington to arrest Bashir, who is wanted by The Hague for alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Sudan's Darfur conflict.
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If you are a minor (less than 18 years old) you will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.


Pahang (Jawi: ڨهڠ) is the third largest state in Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River river basin. It is bordered to the north by Kelantan, to the west by Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, to the south by Johor and to the east by Terengganu and the South China Sea.
Pahang is the largest state in the Malay Peninsula. Total land area is 35,515 square kilometres. There are 11 districts in Pahang; which are Kuantan, Maran, Pekan, Rompin, Temerloh, Jerantut, Bentong, Raub, Lipis ,Cameron Highlands and Bera. People of various religions and races make up the population. Its state capital is Kuantan, and the royal seat is at Pekan. Other important towns include Jerantut, Kuala Lipis, Temerloh and the hill resorts of Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Bukit Tinggi and Fraser's Hill.
1460 Negeri Pahang Darul Makmur established.
3 Jan 1942 - 12 Sep 1945 Occupied by Japan (Malay Federation).
Archeologists had done many researches and excavation works in various sites in Pahang. Popular archaeological sites are caves, mountains, river banks, old mining areas and a few open spaces. Amongst the artifacts discovered were stone implements, ceramics / earthen-wares, bronze and iron implements.
The well known archaelogical sites in Pahang are; Kota Tongkat, Kota Gelanggi (near Jerantut); Gua Kecil (Raub); Gunung Senyum, Bukit Chintamanis (Karak); Sungai Lembing, Tersang (Kuala Lipis); Sungai Selinsing, Sungai Tui, Nyong, Teluk Lubuk Puai, Batu Pasir Garam, Bukit Jong and Kg. Pagi (the meeting point of Sungai Tembeling and Sungai Pahang). Most of the artifacts discovered underneath the ground were artifacts made of stone; made and used by the mesolithic people.
Archaeologists believed that the mesolithic people lived in caves and mountains. They were the first to arrive at the Asian Mainland and Malay Peninsula. The Malay Proto group, started to live in the Peninsula about 3000 / 2000 B.C.
Several agricultural implements were found underneath the ground. Archaelogists belived that they were made by the people from the last Stone Age. The implements were the heads of spears, knivers, scythes, hoes and other unusual iron implements.
These artifacts were found of several places; by the Sungai Lembing , Teluk Lubuk Puai and Bukit Jong (by Sungai Lipis). In Kampung Batu Pasir Garam (by Sungai Tembeling), archaelogists discovered a fraction of an ancient drum made of bronze or Dong S'on Drum. It was used by the people who observed the Bronze Culture. Dr. Linehan stated that this Dong S'on Drum was made in Indo-China and brought over from Funan to Ulu Tembeling sometime in the 3rd century together with implements made from ancient irons.
According to anthropologists and historians, the deutro Malays were the ancestors of the Malays living in the coastal districts of the Malay Peninsula. In ancient times, besides the aborigines ( the Semang tribes ), Pahang was inhabited by the Middle Age men and the Last Stone Age ( early Bronze Age men).
Evidence for nomadic tribes living in the Pahang area go back to the Mesolithic Era.
During the 8th and 9th centuries Pahang was part of the Sri Vijaya empire which covered most of southern Peninsular Malaysia. With the collapse of the empire Pahang came firstly under the control of Siam (Thailand today) and then of the Melaka empire. It was in turmoil for the most part of the 16th century as the Portuguese, Dutch, Johor and Acheh fought for control. In mid 17th century Pahang became part of the Johor-Riau Empire.
In more modern times, the tin and gold deposits of the Tembeling River attracted the marine traders of the Srivijaya empire in the eighth and ninth centuries, and Pahang covered most of the southern half of the Malay Peninsula.
After the Srivijaya empire collapsed, around the 1000, Pahang was claimed first by Siam since 14th century.
Sultanate of Malacca(1402-1511)defeated Siam in the mid 15th century. The eldest son of the Malacca Sultan, Mohammad was installed as ruler.
Prior to the establishment of the Malacca Sultanate, Pahang was in control of the southern areas in the Malay Peninsula. The Majapahit people at that time reffered to the Peninsula simply as 'Pahang'. At the beginning of the 16th century, the period when the Malay State of Johor was established, the borders of Pahang were as follows; in the south at Sedili Besar, in the north reaching Terengganu. It's western borders of Pahang were as follows; in the south at Sedili Besar, in the north and west borders of Pahang are a chain of mountains, i.e. the Main Range. On the east side is the South China Sea.
When the Portuguese captured Malacca in 1511, the last Malaccan sultan, Mahmud Shah, fled to Johore, where he established the new Johore Sultanate. Singapura became part of this sultanate.
Pahang was fought over by the Portuguese, the Dutch, Johor, and Aceh for most of the 16th century. During this time, its population was mostly killed or enslaved, its rulers murdered and its economy ruined.
The first Sultan was Sultan Muhamad Shah (1469-1475), the prince of the Sultan of Malacca. His descendants continued to hold the throne of Pahang for more than 200 years. The last from the family was Sultan Mahmud Shah, who died in 1699.
After the decline of Aceh in the mid-17th century, Pahang came under the rule of Johor. Johore ruled Pahang for for 200 years. The territory includes the vassal states of Pahang, Muar, Johor mainland and Riau Islands.
However, Sultans of Pahang, descended from the Malacca and the Bendahara Johor royal dynasties, have ruled the state almost continuously from 1470, and gradually recovered a great degree of autonomy.
From 1858 to 1863, Pahang was fought over in a civil war between the two sons of the reigning Bendahara. Wan Ahmad and Mutahir.
In 1858, the death of the Bendahara (chief minister) Ali of Pahang resulted in a five-year civil war between his two sons ending with the youngest, Wan Ahmad,& Tun Mutahir who was mortally wounded in 1863. Wan Ahmad declaring himself the new Chief Minister in 1863. Wan Ahmad went on to proclaim himself Sultan in 1881. Thereafter, the British manifested conctrol and Pahang had to accept the appointment of a British Resident. The war ended when Wan Ahmad was proclaimed the new sultan in 1887, but his role from that point onward was largely ceremonial, as the British forced him to sign a treaty bringing the country under control of a British Resident.
The English came over and established their hegemony over Pahang in the late 19th century. J.P.Rodger was appointed as the first Resident in October 1888. Top priority was to centralize all administrative works Pekan was first chosen, but after 3 years, it was transfered to Lipis.
In 1896, Pahang joined Selangor, Perak, and Negeri Sembilan in the Federated Malay States.
In 1901, a plan was made to transfer the centre to a new and permanent site. Final decision was taken on 2nd March 1953. The State Government considered 2 sites, Temerloh / Mentakab and Kuantan. The former had a problem of uneven land; wich required vast amount of money to develop. It was settled Kuantan was to be new capital.
The late Sultan Abu Bakar proclaimed the new state capital on 27th August 1955. On 28th February 1970, all administrative works were centralized in the newly constructed Wisma Sri Pahang.
It finally joined the Federation of Malaya and eventually became part of Malaysia.
This evolved into the Federation of Malaya in 1948 and into the Federation of Malaysia in 1963.
¹Full style of the ruler: KeBawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan dan Yang di-Pertuan Negara Pahang Darul Makmur ("Sultan and Head of State of Pahang").


As his last day at Wachovia wraps up, Ken Thompson decided to send a note to all of Wachovia's employees, thanking them for putting their "extraordinary talent" to work for him. It didn't work out so well but there's nothing to gain in pointing fingers now.
Presumably his ability to send firm wide emails will be revoked shortly. Read the parting words after the jump.
for a new CEO is conducted.
the team that will move the company forward and win.
to devote your energy to Wachovia's bright future. Thank you.
What Will Become Of Wachovia's Ken Thompson?
Thanks for the Memories: Lucy Gao!
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package com.example.alvarpao.popularmovies;

import android.content.Intent;
import android.content.SharedPreferences;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.preference.PreferenceManager;
import android.support.v7.app.ActionBarActivity;
import android.view.Menu;
import android.view.MenuItem;

public class MainActivity extends ActionBarActivity implements MovieGridFragment.Callback {

    private final String LOG_TAG = MainActivity.class.getSimpleName();
    private static final String MOVIE_DETAILS_FRAGMENT_TAG = "MOVIE_DETAILS_FRAG_TAG";
    private boolean mTwoPaneLayout;
    private String mSortOption;
    MovieDetailFragment mDetailsFragment;

    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState)
    {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

        //Retrieving the user's preferred sort option as save it as a member variable
        mSortOption = getPreferredSortOption();

        // The movie grid fragment is static now. The only dynamic fragment is the movie details
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        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);

        if(findViewById(R.id.movie_details_container) != null) {
            // If this view is present it means that the app is displaying the layout for large
            // screens (sw720dp). So the activity should be displayed in two-pane mode.
            // Replace the movie details fragment accordingly when in two-pane mode.

            mTwoPaneLayout = true;
            if (savedInstanceState == null) {

                mDetailsFragment = new MovieDetailFragment();
                getSupportFragmentManager().beginTransaction()
                        .replace(R.id.movie_details_container,
                                mDetailsFragment, MOVIE_DETAILS_FRAGMENT_TAG)
                        .commit();
            }
        }

        // Activity must be in one-pane layout (handsets or tablets 600dp or smaller)
        else
            mTwoPaneLayout = false;

    }

    @Override
    public boolean onCreateOptionsMenu(Menu menu) {
        // Inflate the menu; this adds items to the action bar if it is present.
        getMenuInflater().inflate(R.menu.main, menu);
        return true;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean onOptionsItemSelected(MenuItem item) {
        // Handle action bar item clicks here. The action bar will
        // automatically handle clicks on the Home/Up button, so long
        // as you specify a parent activity in AndroidManifest.xml.
        int id = item.getItemId();

        //noinspection SimplifiableIfStatement
        if (id == R.id.action_settings)
            return true;

        return super.onOptionsItemSelected(item);
    }

    private String getPreferredSortOption()
    {
        SharedPreferences preferences = PreferenceManager.getDefaultSharedPreferences(this);

        return preferences.getString(getString(R.string.sort_preference_key),
                getString(R.string.sort_preference_default));
    }

    public boolean inTwoPaneLayout()
    {
        return mTwoPaneLayout;
    }

    // The MainActivity now implements a Callback for the MovieGridFragment so this fragment
    // can notify the activity when a movie was selected
    @Override
    public void onItemSelected(Movie movie)
    {
        if (mTwoPaneLayout)
        {
            // In two-pane mode, show the movie details by replacing the MovieDetailFragment
            // using a fragment transaction.

            Bundle args = new Bundle();
            // Pass the movie object as argument for the fragment
            args.putParcelable(MovieDetailFragment.MOVIE_DETAILS, movie);

            mDetailsFragment = new MovieDetailFragment();
            mDetailsFragment.setArguments(args);

            getSupportFragmentManager().beginTransaction()
                    .replace(R.id.movie_details_container, mDetailsFragment,
                            MOVIE_DETAILS_FRAGMENT_TAG)
                    .commit();
        }

        else
        {
            // When in one-pane layout just start a new MovieDetailActivity and pass the selected
            // movie object to display it in a different screen
            Intent intent = new Intent(this, MovieDetailActivity.class);
            intent.putExtra(MovieDetailFragment.MOVIE_DETAILS, movie);
            startActivity(intent);
        }
    }

    @Override
    public void clearDetailsFragment() {

        // Only called when in two-pane layout, make sure the MovieDetailFragment is empty
        mDetailsFragment = new MovieDetailFragment();
        getSupportFragmentManager().beginTransaction()
                .replace(R.id.movie_details_container, mDetailsFragment,
                        MOVIE_DETAILS_FRAGMENT_TAG)
                .commit();
    }

    @Override
    protected void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {

        // This method gets called from the MovieDetailsRecylerAdapter class to deselect a
        // trailer after the youtube video has been launched (called when in two-pane layout since
        // Main Activity contains the details fragment in this case)
        if(requestCode == MovieDetailsRecyclerAdapter.TRAILER_SELECTED)
           mDetailsFragment.deselectTrailerItem();
    }

    public void saveFavoriteMovieDetails(Movie movie) {

        // Save the current movie's details into the local database to keep the user's favorite
        // list (called from MovieDetailsRecyclerAdapter when in two-pane layout)
        SaveFavoriteMovieDetailsTask saveFavoriteMovieDetailsTask =
                new SaveFavoriteMovieDetailsTask(this);
        saveFavoriteMovieDetailsTask.execute(movie);
    }

    public void deleteMovieFromFavorites(Movie movie){

        // Delete the current movie from the user's favorite list (called from
        // QueryIfFavoriteMovieTask class when in two-pane layout)
        DeleteFavoriteMovieTask deleteFavoriteMovieTask = new DeleteFavoriteMovieTask(this);
        deleteFavoriteMovieTask.execute(movie);
    }
}


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Black in the Valley: More than a marketplace
Danielle Tranter, Reporter
Sonia Gurrola
Shoy Phillip plays the steel pan at the "Black in The Valley Marketplace" at Reseda, Calif., on Saturday, Sept.19, 2020.
A young boy appeared beside his mom Cheron Lewis, the owner of "A Mother's Touch," recommending customers to try his favorite product – the organic body butter – from their booth at the Black in the Valley Marketplace. It was made by his mom with him in mind. Using natural ingredients and homeopathic remedies, Lewis started her own line of beauty products such as body scrubs and beard oil based on her own family's needs.
Mother of two and local entrepreneur, Lewis is a proud CSUN alumna whose business is rooted in Northridge.
She was one of about 30 vendors who came to the Black in the Valley Marketplace hosted by the Zawadi Cultural Collective at the Reseda Church of Christ on Saturday. Black vendors from across the San Fernando Valley sold a wide variety of items from homemade candles, custom waist beads, thrifted clothes and even vegan popsicles. The event was held to bring a greater sense of Black community to the Valley.
The event had live music by steel pannist Shoy Phillip, also known as Shoy Sauce, and food from the Manna From Heaven food truck, which offered cheesesteaks, burgers and chicken.
Organized by the Zawadi Cultural Collective, the four-year-old non-profit organization in the San Fernando Valley was created by Shania Accius, the founder and CEO, to "bring culturally based events to the San Fernando Valley." She'd noticed that in order for members of the Black community to feel connected, they'd have to travel to the other side of the city for events that were based around their culture.
The Black in the Valley Marketplace is the latest event by Zawadi Cultural Collective. The organization, started from a private Facebook group Accius created in June of this year, became a central platform to promote Black businesses in the Valley.
Since then the group has grown tremendously, resulting in a new website and the opening of the outdoor marketplace with enforced social distancing.
Deciding to take this issue into her own hands, Shania and the ZCC began hosting events like the annual Women's Empowerment Vision Board Party and Product Swap, as well as an annual Juneteenth celebration.
At the Juneteenth event, locals in the community are invited to enjoy free food and participate in various games and activities. It also provides a space to showcase local Black businesses and continue promoting entrepreneurship within the community.
"We invite all the local kids to create a business, come get a booth for free and sell [their] wares. It was a great way for them to practice entrepreneurship and just a good way for them to showcase their talents in the community," Shania said.
Their next event will be a marketplace in conjunction with the organization's annual Kwanzaa event put on by Girl Scout Troop 3246 on Dec. 19.
The troop, also known as Zawadi Troop 3246, is an all Black Girl Scout troop led by three mothers, Shania Accius, Daysha Britt-Wills and Tekoa Huey, who wanted their daughters to grow up around girls from similar cultural backgrounds. Zawadi means gift in Swahili, which is how they describe each of their scouts and what they bring to the community and the world.
At the Marketplace, the troop donated gently used children's clothing and sports bras donated by athletic wear company Oiselle's "Bras For Girls" campaign.
Black in the Valley also hosted a school supplies drive, handing out book bags filled with donated supplies for the upcoming school year. Two local Black-owned beauty businesses, Evette's Beauty Supply and Beauty Beez, served as drop off sites for the community to safely leave their donated supplies to be given away at the marketplace.
The sisters of the historically Black women's organization Delta Sigma Theta Sorority San Fernando Valley alumnae chapter set up a voters registration booth near the entrance of the marketplace, where they — along with their family members — encouraged attendees to register and educated them on the importance of voting.
This inaugural Black in the Valley Marketplace event was a huge step towards strengthening the Black community in the San Fernando Valley and served a greater purpose beyond selling fabulous vintage clothes and unique paintings. Events like these, Jasmine Gates of The New Black History Makers said, "normalize that [Black people] make history on a daily basis."
Danielle Tranter,
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Going Back to College with Hengame Abassi: Musician Nico Grierson
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San Fernando Valley favorite Skateland to close permanently, becoming a proposed homeless shelter


Good Dog Lion by Alexander McCall Smith has been chosen for the Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge 2016.
We're delighted to announce this year's book collection for The Big Friendly Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2016. There are two lists—one for younger children and one for older children—comprising 72 titles in total. Many of the books in the collection are new reads which will be published this summer, and many of them will be displayed in libraries while the Challenge is running.
The 2016 collection includes a range of genres: non-fiction, fantasy, poetry, and contemporary children's fiction are all well-represented, so there's something to excite every young reader.
Reading for pleasure is more important to children's successes than education or social class. The Summer Reading Challenge gets three quarters of a million children into libraries to keep up their reading skills and confidence during the long holidays while Chatterbooks reading groups help build a lifelong reading habit. Because everything changes when we read.
Alexander's Good Dog Lion has been selected for the 'Younger Readers' section of the Challenge.


David Edelstein is a junior Broadcast and Digital Journalism major from Paramus, New Jersey. David aspires to be a sports and/or news broadcaster in the future. David has been working at CitrusTV since his freshman year. He is currently a Sports Analyst, News Reporter and Weather Anchor and formerly an Executive Producer at CitrusTV. Outside of the station, David works as the Research Director and as a sports broadcaster for WJPZ FM, a sports broadcaster for WAER FM, a staff writer and sport radio host and analyst for OrangeFizz.net and has experience working with ESPN and MSG Varsity. David enjoys inspirational quotes, plays badminton and leads leadership training programs.


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Unable to speak, it was only recently that Josiah Cullen found a way to communicate with the world. Nothing surprised his mother as much as when Josiah wrote his first independent sentence.
When Tahni Cullen saw what her 7-year-old son had typed on his iPad, she was absolutely stunned.
"I thought maybe I was on candid camera or I was losing it or something," she recently told "The Church Boys" podcast.
The line of text that had her so flummoxed? "God is a good gift-giver."
While possibly benign or unremarkable to some, it was a surreal milestone for Cullen, whose son, Josiah, has autism and is nonverbal. In fact, it was the first independent sentence he had ever written.
"My favorite place in heaven is over peaceful waters. Peace is real. Tired souls naturally test peace. Roses are so stunning. Worship the king, sing loud to the prized pardon who requires praise. Angels tasted his holiness, ordained great attitude of praise. Help us worship the Lord together, Please him, all you hail the king of majesty forever. Make a noise to the king on the throne."


For a little bit of our own history. The other day Andrew Appleby handed me a CD with a couple of PDFs on it of the first newsletters of the organisation that was to become the Orkney Archaeology Society.
They make interesting reading and include a report by Nick Card on the Ness of Brodgar dig.


We're informing you that due to the public holiday in Germany (Whit Monday), several instruments will be traded according to the changed schedule* on May 21st 2018.
May 21st, 2018 – no trading.
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Among the wild parties and speakeasies of the Roaring 20's, many people gathered for quiet and easy going afternoon garden parties. These garden parties were typically small gatherings of family and friends that consisted of games, light food and of course, alcoholic beverages.
While many people may think these parties were only for the wealthy, which may have been true in the earliest part of the 1900s, by the 1920s leisure activities such as garden parties were past times enjoyed by everyone. For those who did not have large gardens at their homes, picnics in the public parks worked as a very good alternative especially considering that the games played were ones that were easy to transport. The three most popular games were bocce ball, badminton, and croquet. Though other games were played these were fun, easy and could be enjoyed by all ages.
For food, small sandwiches consisting of chicken salad or cucumber were the go to 'main dish'. Often these sandwiches were accompanied by fruits, vegetables, salads, or cheeses as well as light desserts. Along with the food was of course drinks. At private parties, alcohol would be served, often mixed drinks as they were becoming more popular as it grew increasingly difficult to get ahold of quality liquor. Of course, picnics in public parks would not have alcohol, but other light refreshments.
One of the most interesting aspects of these garden parties were the clothes worn by the guests. During the 1920s there was a small fashion revolution going on, especially for women. Dresses were loose and colorful, a big change from fashion during the earlier years of the 1900s. During garden parties, it was often easy to tell the difference between the wealthy and middle class by the color of the women's clothing. Wealthy women wore white, while women with less money wore pastels and light colored clothing, which was typically also their Sunday best. White clothing was very hard to fully clean at home if dirt or grass stains got on it and, aside from the wealthier women, most couldn't afford to have the dresses cleaned by someone else or to buy a new dress if the other was too badly stained. Wearing darker colored dresses meant that any stains that could not be fully lifted off the dress were light enough to not be seen against the colored fabric.
Hope to see everyone on Saturday!


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'Doc' to stay at Wichita airport
Monday, July 17, 2017 8:34 AM EDT
Monday, August 7, 2017 12:46 PM EDT
written by KAKE News
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It's official. "Doc's" home will be near Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.
The hangar and education center costs about $6.5 million dollars. So far, Doc's Friends have raised about 4.5 million dollars. The organization hopes to raise the remaining money by fundraising to the public through a brick memorial paver program.
The announcement comes on the one year anniversary of the plane's first flight after 16 years of restoration.
Board members say it has been a mission to make Wichita doc's permanent home.
An announcement is planned Monday about the future of "Doc" - the restored B-29 plane from World War II. And it comes on a big anniversary.
The leaders of the "Doc's Friends" restoration effort may have found a full-time place to park their project. A news conference is planned at one likely location, Eisenhower National Airport, with Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell and Sedgwick County officials present.
Monday marks one year since Doc had its first flight in 60 years. It took off that day from McConnell Air Force Base, after 16 years of restorative work by volunteers. Since then, Doc has made appearances at air shows across the South and Midwest. It even flew over the Riverfest Sundown Parade in June.


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