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April 20, 2016 2:44PM ET
High Goods: 12 Celebrities in the Weed Business
See how everyone from Melissa Etheridge to the Marley family is getting in on the THC craze
Hank Shteamer
Brittany Spanos
Kory Grow
Weed is officially big business. In the past, celebrities have lent their names to everything from indoor grills to fancy alcohol, but pot products are now a logical choice for famous folks eager to both show their support for and cash in on a rapidly mainstreaming American pastime. Here are 12 of the most noteworthy examples of the trend, including offerings from rappers, singer-songwriters and even a former Real Housewives star.
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Margaret Cho: Cho-G
Margaret Cho has been hawking her line of OG Kush since last fall, and the strain has been well-received by fans looking for full-body relaxation. According to Leafly, Cho-G has layers of grapefruit, honey and skunk flavors while the pot comes packaged in multiple pin-up style packages starring the comedian herself. In an interview with TruTV, she explained what draws her to the weed world: "It stimulates everything – your creativity, your hunger."
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Tommy Chong: Chong Star and Chong's Choice
Marijuana legend Tommy Chong has done more to publicize the benefits of weed – in movies like Up in Smoke and Nice Dreams – than practically anyone else on this list. In 2014, the same year he appeared on Dancing With the Stars, Chong launched Chong Star, a hybrid strain rich in THC and CBD. Leafly describes it as having earthy, woody and honey-like tastes and gave it strong ratings in promoting relaxation and treating depression. "The Chong Star weed has been tested and I have to say … uh, what was I saying?" the comic once wrote on Facebook. "Oh yeah, the Chong Star strain … yeah … get it." He has also attached himself to another brand of cannabis products, Chong's Choice, which offers pre-rolls, flower jars, oil cartridges and THC strips.
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Melissa Etheridge: Know Label Wine
Pot is no joke for Melissa Etheridge, who says she smoked medical marijuana daily during the chemo treatments that followed her 2004 breast-cancer diagnosis. "It opened my mind to a new way of thinking about my body, my health and the future," the singer-songwriter wrote in a 2013 CNN opinion piece. The following year, she told Bloomberg that she was developing her own cannabis-infused wine. "I really look forward to bringing this to the world in a not scary way …" she said. "This is an American business that really needs a lot of help." Those with a valid California cannabis ID can reserve now.
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Bethenny Frankel, host of Bethenny and founder of SkinnyGirl Cocktails attends the Shop For Success Kick Off VIP Party at Metropolitan Pavilion on November 9, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)
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Bethenny Frankel: Skinnygirl Weed
Bethenny Frankel's Skinnygirl brand has turned the Real Housewives star into a household name, and a line of munchie-free marijuana is the latest addition to the largely food- and beverage-based label. Sources unveiled her plans in January 2015, revealing that the strain would be sold in Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. The diet-conscious strain has yet to be released but could help the already wealthy reality star rake in even more low-calorie dough.
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Ghostface Killah: Wu Goo
Cocaine may be the signature narcotic in Ghostface Killah's lyrical universe – he once rhymed about "moving bricks like I got a degree in scaffolding" – but the rapper's Wu Goo line promises a smoother high. Crafted in collaboration with longtime Wu-Tang associate Killah Priest, the hash oil is designed for use with Dr. Zodiak's Dynamite Stix vape pens and comes in pineapple-coconut and vanilla-mango flavors. "Fuck walkin' – you gonna start skippin'," Ghostface boasted of the product's effects in a surreal infomercial released in January. Assuming you're in the right part of the country, that is: For now, Wu Goo is only available in California dispensaries.
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Whoopi Goldberg: Whoopi & Maya
Whoopi Goldberg's spin on the influx of celebrity-marijuana lines is a wise one: the Oscar-winning actress has announced Whoopi & Maya, a line of pot-infused products aimed to relieve women of period and PMS cramps and pain. Sold exclusively in California, the products include balm, tincture, sipping chocolate and bath soak. "I want to go nice and slow with this," Goldberg told USA Today when announcing the line. "I don't want this to be a joke to people. It's not a joke to women."
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The Marley Family: Marley Natural
Bob Marley is a literal poster boy for weed culture, an icon seen hitting a spliff on countless dorm-room walls. In his honor, the Marley family has launched Marley Natural, a line of bud inspired by Jamaican cannabis strains that the legendary musician enjoyed during his lifetime. "My husband believed 'the herb' was a natural and positive part of life and he felt it was important to the world," his wife Rita Marley said in a statement. "He looked forward to this day."
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Method Man and Redman: BlazeNow
How High stars Method Man and Redman are teaming with weed-locator app BlazeNow to ensure that those in need of medical or recreational marijuana – in states where it's legal, of course – will never again go unstoned. The rappers will serve as official spokespersons for the app, which, according to a press release, "serves as a GPS-enabled platform connecting consumers with dispensaries, delivery services, vape shops and doctors in their area." The pair are scheduled to appear today at Denver's Starbuds dispensary to help launch the product; naturally, the festivities begin at 4:20 p.m. local time.
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Willie Nelson: Willie's Reserve
In the past five years, country's most famous stoner, Willie Nelson, has made "Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die" an anthem. Now that marijuana is legal in some states, he's launched Willie's Reserve, his own strain. Rolling Stone discussed the venture with the singer last year. "I will make sure it's good or it won't be on sale," Nelson said. "There should be a menu just like in a restaurant because there's so many different kinds of pot that do many different things. … It's just a matter of time in this country before it's legal. I feel like I've bought so much, it's time to start selling it back."
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Kevin Smith: Tusk
Filmmaker Kevin Smith's 2014 movie Tusk may have been a flop, but he came up with a tie-in he'd hoped would be a hit … or at least worth a hit. In association with L.A. dispensary Buds & Roses, the director (who also plays weed dealer Silent Bob in his films) approved two strains branded with movie art to promote the film: a satvia offering called White Walrus and an indica option called Mr. Tusk. "This movie was born in a blaze, and will be released in a blaze," Smith told the New York Times of the promotion.
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Snoop Dogg: Leafs by Snoop
Snoop Dogg came into the vanity-weed game as a trusted veteran, a connoisseur who has sampled every bud under the sun, so he has a lot on the line. His Colorado-based venture, Leafs by Snoop, offers eight strains of marijuana flower, which are also available as wax, shatter and edibles (including "peanut butter gems"). "Wherever my musical journey has taken me around the world, it's beautiful to see how chronic leafs are a common source of peace, love and soul that connects us all," the rapper said in a company statement. "I've always been proud of our movement and have personally selected my favorite strains to enjoy. … Let's medicate, elevate, and put it in the air!"
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Wiz Khalifa: Wiz Khalifa Kush
It was only a matter of time before one of rap's most lovable potheads released his own line, and Wiz Khalifa is making his dreams come true with Wiz Khalifa Kush, dropping in Colorado today through a collaboration with RiverRock pot shops. The rapper had previously made the line available at a San Francisco dispensary, though this will be his first time selling the strain in a regulated market. "These products have taken years to perfect," he said in a statement about the sweet and citrus-y line.


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Best Wishes from Berlin
It's not a surprise that Berlin is a city filled with creatives. Living costs are reasonably low compared to other capitals and this gives them the freedom to focus on their freelance work. This city filled with creative people has a lot of stories to tell and Jessica wants to share these stories with us on her online magazine 'Best Wishes Magazine' – creatives write down their own story and will be photographed at their favorite places in the city. While everything started with 'Best wishes from Berlin', when I first came across her concept, I was very enthusiastic about it. That's why I decided to contact her and tell her own story. I met up with this 25 year old literature major with a passion for writing and we had coffee at The Barn where we connected immediately over the love for Berlin and surrounding ourselves with creative people.
"The inspiration to create this online magazine came from surrounding myself with creativity, through my moving to Berlin."
After moving to Berlin, when springtime was around the corner, she experienced the same inspiring atmosphere everybody had told her about before. She then wanted to know why so many creatives decided to move to Berlin, what they love about this city and how it is to work as a creative. Where they find their inspiration and how they survive. One thing led to another and soon she started collecting their self-written stories. This is how 'Best Wishes from Berlin' was born. For her, it is very inspiring to have coffee with these creative people at their favorite places in the city because this way she could discover the city herself, through the eyes of others.
Founded about only a year ago, she is already working on bringing the concept to other cities as well. At the moment, there are 4 city chapters: Berlin, Oslo, Amsterdam and London. But there are more and more applications coming in from other cities as well, from Minneapolis to Melbourne! The enthusiasm she receives from all the other contributing editors so far makes it possible for her to manage and organize everything and she says, she couldn't do all this without them. That is what she loves so much about the internet, it is a great way to connect with likeminded people one wouldn't have met any other way. The whole concept started as something very small, but it is growing very quickly yet organically. Jessica says she hadn't planned anything that way and that it's very exciting for her to see how everything evolves once you put your heart into something you really care about and your trust into others to come on board.
Before Jessica moved to Berlin by the end of 2012, she used to live in Washington DC for a while as an intern at the German newspaper 'Der Spiegel'. In Berlin, one of her own favorite places is Tempelhofer Feld, a former airport which is a great scenery for morning runs. When asked about her attitude towards the concept of 'Why not Monday', she believes that you should look forward to every single day and not just the weekend. That's why she also doesn't really have bad Mondays, since she also likes to start every morning sitting down with a cup of coffee. Instead, for her, Mondays are both the start of a new week and a new beginning. She always makes sure to take time to relax and especially on a Sunday, she likes to do whatever the day brings, so she can start her week fresh and full of energy. Every day, it is the small things that she likes to look forward to, like a coffee break with friends or cooking together with her boyfriend. And even if it's a stressful time, there is always something good in every day, the fresh flowers on the desk or the way the sun shines through the window when you're doing the dishes.
On 'Best Wishes Magazine' you can find their Manifesto which includes the following: "Sharing enthusiasm about the world we live in, the people and places we surround ourselves with. Sparking ideas to enrich our daily lives in a creative way. Supporting local talents which makes up a city's creative spirit." I absolutely love this positive vibe, it is also a perfect reflection of Jessica's personality. She is an open and friendly person, who I had a connection with in no time. So if you want to become an ambassador for her magazine in your city and you think your city is filled with creative people to portray at their favorite places, send her a mail and apply. Be part of her story!
Discovering cities, one coffee bar at a time. Annoying my Instagram followers with photos of my favorite dishes & coffee bars. Founder of Why Not Monday.
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Whatever happened to Supré?
THE cheap clothing retailer was once an essential staple in every teenage girl's wardrobe. So where has Supré gone?
Rebecca Sullivan@beck_sullivan
news.com.auJuly 31, 20181:05pm
The number of Supré stores in Australia has halved in recent years, but the brand says it's not going anywhere.Source:Supplied
DO YOU remember Supré?
Supré stores were once a ubiquitous presence in suburban Australian shopping centres.
If you were looking for a cute dress to wear to Mufti Day or wanted to piss off your mum with an age inappropriate, sexually suggestive slogan tee, you went to Supré.
With the arrival of overseas fashion giants like Zara, H&M and Topshop overshadowing local fast fashion retailers, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Supré had completely disappeared.
But while those horrendous jersey belts and the neon boob tubes are gone, there are dozens of Supré stores still standing.
"Most girls have a nostalgic Supré story, memory or fashion item," acting general manager Jodie Bongetti told news.com.au.
"But Supré does look, feel and act differently than it did 18 months ago or five years ago or 10 years ago and we are proud of our transformation," Ms Bongetti said.
Remember these Supré belts? Gross. Now I know why my Mum wouldn't let me buy one.Source:Supplied
"We know our target market is a 17-year-old girl and everything we do is in response to her wants and needs." Ms Bongetti said.
Supré's price point reflects the budget of its young customers. Basics cost between $10 and $25, denim is $35, more expensive items like jackets go up to $90 and accessories are from $5 to $30.
Most of the clothing is trend-based and features lots of logos, slogans and branding. For example, Supré recently collaborated with Hello Kitty on a clothing range priced between $20 and $45.
The Supré x Helly Kitty collection.Source:Supplied
Supré's new store format is designed to be a space Gen Z women want to hang out in.
Dubbed "The Clubhouse", the stores have "hangout zones", "bestie" change rooms, smartphone charging stations and an Instagram live feed. It's all designed to be shared on social media.
"In store activations" such as personalised monogramming and hot chocolate carts are initiatives implemented to keep customers in store for as long as possible.
"Our girl spends more time in store and we have had incredibly positive feedback around the store environment," Ms Bongetti said. "We have a huge amount of love and pride for our new stores. We've designed them to be every teenagers dream."
Gen Z women are also beauty obsessed and it's a product category Supré will soon expand into.
This is what a Supré store looks like in 2018. Wild.Source:Supplied
Supré's target market is teenage girls.Source:Supplied
Pink branding still features heavily in Supré stores.Source:Supplied
The change room waiting area.Source:Supplied
The charging stations inside Supré.Source:Supplied
The TVs display ad campaigns and social media feeds.Source:Supplied
THE BUSINESS OF SUPRÉ
In 2013, the financially flailing company was bought out by the Cotton On Group.
Supré made five consecutive annual losses prior to the buyout, according to market research group IBIS World. It had generated annual revenue of $218.7 million in 2011-12.
Almost half of its 170 stores were closed and there are now only 90 Supré shops in Australia. For comparison, there are 140 Sportsgirl stores, 92 Forever New stores and 29 Glassons stores.
"A large part of creating a productive business involved reviewing our store portfolio identifying new locations for growth and closing stores that weren't meeting business expectations," Ms Bongetti said.
Cotton On Group actually controls the largest share of the fast fashion market (20 per cent), followed by H&M (19 per cent), Zara Group (18.9 per cent) and Uniqlo (14 per cent).
The Cotton On Group, which includes Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Factorie, T-bar, Rubi Shoes, Typo and Supré, is forecast to record annual revenue of $361 million in 2017-18.
Fast fashion is an important sector for brands targeting young people. It is growing at an annual rate of 19.5 per cent in 13-18 year olds and 6.2 per cent in 18-23 year olds, according to IBIS World.
"People aged between 15 and 34 are the primary target market for fast fashion retailers," the IBIS World report said.
"Clothing items sold by industry operators tend to cater to this market's lower income levels and desire to stay on trend. Many stores, particularly female- oriented stores like Valleygirl and Supré, target the teenage market."
Supré's denim campaign starring Gen Z influencer Sarah Ellen (centre).Source:Supplied
A look from a recent Supré catalogue.Source:Supplied
GEN Z EXPECTS BRANDS TO GO THE EXTRA MILE
It's no longer enough for brands to simply put out a range of clothing and accessories in brick and mortar stores if they want a slice of Gen Z's disposable income.
Companies also have to be socially-conscious if they want to appeal to young customers and curate a strong voice on social media.
More than 340,000 people follow Supré's Instagram account. The brand's curated marketing hashtag, #SupréGirlGang, is filled with smiling, customer-generated images of young women posing in their Supré purchases.
In 2014, Cotton On launched the Supré Foundation, which funds education programs for girls around the world. Ms Bongetti says more than $2.5 million has been raised so far.
Last month, Supré launched an anti-bullying campaign in stores and in schools after doing market research that found one in five young women experience "imaged based" bullying.
Ms Bongetti says the brand is constantly looking for ways to remain relevant to its customers and that Supré isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
"We are always looking to evolve with our girl. We know she craves heightened and immersive experiences and we are maximising opportunities for customer engagement at every moment. We want to ensure we can remain relevant in her life," she said.
"Our vision is to be one of the most loved brands by girls in the world."
rebecca.sullivan@news.com.au
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Hosted by the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, CCAR was established in 1985 as a key component of the University of Colorado at Boulder's emphasis on space science. CCAR brings together a multidisciplinary group of faculty, staff, and students to enhance our understanding of the Earth and the solar system through satellite missions and observations.
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SUPER SPREAD
Florida becomes THIRD state to get Super-Covid as man in 20s with no travel history is diagnosed with mutant UK strain
Danielle Cinone
2:43, 1 Jan 2021
Updated: 4:02, 1 Jan 2021
FLORIDA has become the third state to get Super-Covid as a man in 20s with no travel history was diagnosed with the mutant strain from the United Kingdom.
The Florida Department of Health announced the news to Twitter on New Years Eve.
The confirmed spread of 'Super Covid' comes as more than 19.7million people across the United States have tested positive for coronavirus since the start of the pandemicCredit: Getty Images - Getty
In a Thursday night tweet, the department wrote: "Florida has evidence of the first identified case of the UK COVID-19 variant in Martin County.
"The individual is a male in his 20s with no history of travel.
"The Department is working with the CDC on this investigation. We encourage all to continue practicing COVID-19 mitigation."
A followup tweet read: "At this time, experts anticipate little to no impact on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.
"For updates on the state's vaccination efforts, text FLCOVID19 to 888777."
The confirmed spread of "Super Covid" comes as more than 19.7million people across the United States have tested positive for coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.
Meanwhile, at least 342,414 have died from Covid-19 in across the nation.
Credit: Twitter
Florida's "Super-Covid" discovery comes one day after the strain was located in California, and two days after the highly contagious variant was confirmed in the Colorado National Guard.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the infectious mutant strain had made its way to the Golden State, fueling fears of a rapid spread across the US.
Newsom was speaking to Dr Anthony Fauci at a live-streamed event when he revealed the news.
He said: "Just an hour or so ago we were informed that this new variant - this new strain that we have identified obviously from the UK and some other parts of the globe identified in Colorado yesterday - has been identified here in the state of California."
The case was discovered in the San Diego area, county officials confirmed in a press briefing on Wednesday afternoon.
The patient is a man in his thirties with no travel history - raising fears of more cases in the state.
He began developing symptoms on Sunday and it was confirmed in the early hours of Wednesday that he had the UK Covid strain, San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher said.
California Governor Gavin Newsom told Dr Anthony Fauci the infectious mutant strain had been detected in his stateCredit: Facebook
San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher said on Wednesday a man in his 30s had tested positive for the highly infectious mutant Covid strainCredit: YouTube
Dr Fauci said the case discovery didn't come as a surprise.
The infectious disease expert said: "We likely will be seeing reports from other states.
"Colorado was the first place to do that and I think we will start seeing it... through other countries intermittently."
Meanwhile, the two National Guards that are feared to be the first cases had been working at a nursing home in Colorado.
It was revealed on Wednesday that a case of the highly contagious "mutant" strain, which is rapidly spreading in the UK, had been detected in Colorado.
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On Thursday, Emily Travanty, the scientific director at Colorado Dept of Public Health and Environment, said their lab is probing a possible second case.
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Born in 1892, Bessie Coleman was the 10th child of a family of 13 kids. Being of African descent in those time meant that there weren't a lot of career opportunities for a young black girl. By the time she was 23 years old, she was working as a manicurist in a barbershop. Her faith changed when she heard her brothers and other military clients talk about flying during World War 1 and how women in France could also fly planes. This inspired her to want to become a pilot. And since no aviation school would let her enroll due to her skin colour, she took it upon herself to learn French and work extra jobs to save enough money to travel to France via boat and earn her pilot licence.
In 1921, she became the first African American female pilot and the first to have an international pilot licence. This fearless petite woman specialized in stunt flying and parachuting. This was the only way she could earn a living doing what she loved, since commercial flight had yet to be established. In order to become a stunt pilot, she had to go back to aviation school for more advanced lessons. Once again, discriminations in the United States kept her from being able to enroll in the school so she headed back to Europe to learn from teachers in France, the Netherlands and Germany. She then returned to become an acclaimed pilot nickname "Queen Bess" by her fans, both black and white. She had dreams of starting an inclusive aviation school. Unfortunately, she never got a chance to fulfill that particular dream. In 1926, her plane unexpectedly dove and spun around while she was planning a parachute jump for the next day and her mechanic was flying the plane. Both her and her mechanic die on impact.
During her short life, Bessie Coleman inspired many African Americans to dare to dream bigger and that no matter how big the obstacles are, if there's a will there's a way.


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The National Rifle Association loves anyone who says we should have more guns.
So the NRA magazine apparently jumped on the opportunity to feature on its cover Detroit Police Chief James Craig, who has advocated that law-abiding residents defend themselves with guns.
Steve Neavling of the Motor City Muckraker reports that Craig was featured on the cover of the June 2014 edition of America's First Freedom, an NRA magazine.
The Motor City Muckraker picks out some highlights of the interview.


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Mar 10, 2018 5:01pm PT
Jesse Eisenberg on SXSW Doc 'The World Before Your Feet,' Returning to Lex Luthor
By Ramin Setoodeh
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Until now, Jesse Eisenberg has juggled two different jobs in Hollywood — actor (in films like "The Social Network" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice") and playwright. At this year's South by Southwest, he'll add producer to his resume. Eisenberg's name appears in the credits for documentary "The World Before Your Feet," which follows a man named Matt Green who spent six years walking on every street in New York City. That's a total of 8,000 miles in all.
Eisenberg said he was contacted by the film's director, Jeremy Workman, to see if he'd back this story. "I've shepherded along projects that I've acted in and turned down producing roles because they just seem superfluous," Eisenberg said. "This was a different situation. In my opinion, it just felt like being a public champion for something I liked."
Ahead of the film's premiere in Austin, Texas, Eisenberg spoke to Variety about the movie, if he'll ever return to playing Lex Luthor in a DC Comics sequel and his thoughts on #MeToo.
What drew you to coming on as an executive producer of this movie?
It was such an unusual project. On one hand, it's this fantastic tour of New York City. But more than that, its central character has this unusual relationship to his environment. He's simultaneously a tourist and a philosopher.
Did you meet him?
I walked with Matt Green. His knowledge about the specifics of New York City is so unbelievable, whether it be why a fire hydrant is this color to why graffiti on this street matches graffiti in Green Point, Brooklyn, because the artist has a cousin and they do a similar tag. One of the points Matt makes in the movie is you could live on 16th street and never see what happened on 17th street. It's because of the concentration.
It's also amazing that you could spend 8,000 miles walking just in New York. Do you have a favorite neighborhood?
Well, I'm a bicyclist. The only place I've consistently gone for the last 15 years has been to visit my aunt who is 106 now and she lives in Murray Hill. I've biked as many possible routes as there are from downtown Manhattan to the East Side.
Are you going to reprise your role as Lux Luthor in another "Superman" film?
I hope so. I mean, I have no idea is the truth. I love playing the character. Probably in terms of movie acting, it's the most enjoyable character I've had the opportunity to play. So I would love to do it again. But I don't know what their slate is. If you have any pull, please use it.
Were you supposed to have a bigger role in "Justice League?"
No. I was in it after the credits.
There was speculation online that they cut some of your other scenes.
No, no. Actually, on the contrary, they added some stuff.
What do you think of the moment we're in right now with #MeToo and Time's Up?
Over the last three years, I volunteered and raised $1 million for a domestic violence shelter that my mother-in-law has run. It's called Middle Way House in Bloomington, Indiana. They serve a great purpose for sexual assault on campus, but also, it's an incredible resource for the region of Southern Indiana. Like everybody else, I was incredibly shocked by how pervasive [sexual harassment and assault are] in an industry that I usually think of as progressive, open-minded, eager to give opportunities to those who are less fortunate. I'm really happy this is finally becoming a public discussion. It's obviously way too late, but better than never.
Do you think we're at a tipping point in Hollywood?
Oh, I certainly hope so. I'll just say on a micro-level, I read a lot of scripts, as all actors do. Male characters in scripts are never physically described. And female characters are always described, irrespective of the importance of their physicality. That's been disgusting to me. I feel like I'm seeing that less now. Also, the last movie set I was on ["The Hummingbird Project"], we just finished in December. I was working in Montreal. There was an actor who said something to one of the people in the wardrobe department and he was fired on the spot. I do not think that would have happened six months ago. If that doesn't indicate a turning point, I don't know what does.
I wasn't there. [He declines to offers specifics out of the respect to the woman involved.] Interestingly enough, on set that day was Salma Hayek, who asked me to take a look at the piece she wrote for the New York Times. And also a woman named Erika Rosenbaum [who has come forward a a victim of sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein]. It just felt like the tide was turning.
Several actors who have appeared in Woody Allen films have decided to donate their salaries. Is that something you would do?
As I told you, I spent the last three years raising almost $1 million for a domestic violence shelter. So when I think about raising money or awareness for sexual assault or domestic violence, I felt that my best efforts have direct activism with this particular shelter.
Do you think you'll produce more?
Not really. I spend my days writing plays and acting in movies. I'm not that interested in producing because when I'm putting on one of my plays, it requires so much of that anyway and I find it exhausting.
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice,
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It was only a few weeks ago that Wayne Rooney was under scrutiny for tax avoidance…well, now you can add 129 more players to the list.
Not just any football players either. These are top of the line Premiership Stars we are talking about here. The kind you see on Sky Sports and BT Sports week in and week out, diving around and hugging each other when a goal is scored.
Yes, it is those very stars who are now being looked at very closely by HMRC. 129 to be exact, although the names are yet to be released.
What we do know as of right now is one player on the list is a very famous ex Manchester United Star.
Apparently, this former red put nearly 33.5 million quid into something called a Kingsbridge scheme, in what HMRC are claiming was tax avoidance. The taxman is now trying to get at least 70% of that cash back.
Are these just helpless football players who didn't understand what they were doing, or are they cold and calculated…ready to avoid tax at all costs? Many experts are claiming it is the latter, and with the help of clever accountants they are avoiding millions in tax every single year.
Of the 129 Premiership Stars on the list, it is estimated that a total of £250 million was put into the Kingsbridge scheme, although some pundits say this could just be the start of an avalanche that might send shockwaves through the footballing world.
Another of the clubs named on the list is Liverpool, so we can be sure that it will be headline news around the world when everything is eventually revealed.
Take your average contractor for example, who might not be able to hit a barn door with the ball at their feet and probably wouldn't do very well if they took to the pitch at Old Trafford or Anfield.
What contractors do have in common with Premiership Stars is the desire to pay less tax. That is something everybody wants.
The difference is that doing it legally won't get you in trouble with HMRC, while doing things that are considered shady like investing in offshore schemes, well, that will get you in trouble.
That is why you want to be careful of accountants who try to claim you won't pay any tax at all. It just isn't possible (legally) and I reckon some of these football players might have been taken in by the hype.
Instead, what you want to be doing is hiring a contractor accountant who is good, and can save you tax (legally), but also keeps you on the right side of the law.


Demand in China this year grew for the first time since 2013 — a boost courtesy of Millennial consumers. Despite projections, sales in India – an area that had been isolated for growth — fell flat.
The report also presents evidence that lab grown diamonds are helping the industry as a whole.


Craftster Community > PAPER CRAFTS, SCRAPBOOKING & ATCs (ARTIST TRADING CARDS) (Moderators: Phizzychick, rackycoo, cackle) > PAPER GOES 3D: 3 fun projects bringing paper from flat to fab!
PAPER GOES 3D: 3 fun projects bringing paper from flat to fab!
Sometimes it's fun to take a flat piece of paper and make a 3D object. Use these great tutorials to bring your paper to life, in a three dimensional way!
This paper lantern by HSG makes for a fun tassel topper!
85%confusion made adorable ornaments out of scrapbook paper.
Whoa, these stars each took 30 pieces of paper to make, but they're gorgeous! Thanks to aml for writing up a tutorial.
Anytime you have paper and need inspiration, be sure to access the list of Craftster papercraft tutorials here. Get inspired!
Re: PAPER GOES 3D: 3 fun projects bringing paper from flat to fab!
Hard to believe that all of those were made from paper!
All lovely and shows the versatility of paper...hmmm...off to get some more inspiration!
These are all such great projects to revisit. I'm almost ready for Xmas in July, just getting some crafting ideas started in my mind. Using cards from last year is such a nice idea.


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Sacrilegious Painting of George Floyd as Jesus Stolen From Catholic University
A sacrilegious painting of George Floyd depicted as Jesus being cradled by Mary has been stolen, twice, from the Catholic University of America in DC.
The painting, titled "Mama" by Kelly Latimore was hung up at the university in February in both the campus ministry office and its law school — despite outrage by many students and parents.
In November, the Daily Signal reported on the painting and it was stolen shortly after. The painting was replaced with a smaller version of the same, and has now been stolen again.
"Following the violent death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, Latimore created this icon in June of that year," a description on the sign stated, in photographs obtained by the Signal.
"The image is evocative of the Pietà—the Mother of Sorrows," the description continues. "May Mary, the Mirror of Justice hear the cry of all who have known the sorrow of losing a loved one to violence and injustice. Amen."
A petition to remove the paintings generated over 5,000 signatures.
On Monday, the university president apologized for having the piece hanging on campus.
"Many saw the figure in the arms of Our Lady as a divinized George Floyd," said the University President John Garvey.
"This interpretation led to accusations that the work was blasphemous, something that is contrary to the respect due to God and his holy name. Regardless of your interpretation, it created needless controversy and confusion, for which I am sorry."
The remarks stand in stark contrast to their original statement.
When the Daily Signal first reported on the paintings, Karna Lozoya, vice president for university communications, acknowledged that "you can identify Jesus by the marks in the halo."
The artist has also repeatedly stated that it is meant to be "both."
The university also held a ceremony in March celebrating the unveiling of the painting.
The post Sacrilegious Painting of George Floyd as Jesus Stolen From Catholic University appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.


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Kind Beast – EPK
You Know I Used To Dance? by KIND BEAST
Contained Herein:
KIND BEAST 10-song debut album You Know I Used to Dance?
(LP/Digital) available December 17th from DOWN PENINSULA AUDIO
RELEASE SHOW: December 17th @ UFO Factory w/ Art of Conversation and Decliner
Following a debut 12" EP, Endless Virtue (2020), KIND BEAST made the kind of crucial personnel adjustments that often occur during a band's nascency. "We wanted a bassist who could play dirty and funky, someone who knew Fugazi but also Curtis Mayfield, and I was racking my brain until I realized that my old pal from high school, Sean Bondareff, might be available," says Hoen. Bondareff had played for over a decade in Mitch Ryder's Detroit Wheels. "I mean, you talk about rock n' roll, well, you're not gonna get too much closer to the source than a guy who's toured with The Wheels for years on end." The issue of second guitarist was solved when twenty-six-year old Martin Rodgers—a jazz-trained, chart-reading composer—entered the picture. "I'm a punk rock caveman and Martin has a consummate technique, so it's a great merger of energies because we connect emotionally and he gets this music on an intuitive level."
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the group wrote over two albums worth of music. The first set, You Know I Used to Dance?, is a dense, layered ten-song LP that brings to mind sounds as disparate as Fugazi and INXS, Black Sabbath and Joy Division. Reviews have drawn comparisons to other dark-rock sophisticates like latter-day Arctic Monkeys and Queens of the Stone Age, yet KIND BEAST's music most resembles a culmination of the members' own discographies as twenty-year veterans of North American indie rock. "When people refer to Queens or something, I'm kind of confused," says Hoen, "but then I realize that I probably grew up on musical diet similar to a guy like Josh Homme. I was an SST kid who also loved Zeppelin and then found Gang of Four and Krautrock or whatever. But I also love The Cure. I love Neil Young and I love Shellac and I love James Brown. I love guitar music and I've made a lot of it and this is just what comes out when these four people play together."
Drawing on inspiration from long-term sobriety, ancient Zen philosopher Dogen, Trump-loving uncles and remembrances of a sordid past, the songs on You Know I Used To Dance? seem ready-made for late-night drives and hazy, twilight encounters. "We let the songs on this album sprawl," say Hoen. "The next one has the tighter tracks, but these… there's some density to the arrangements; it's designed for repeated listens." Regarding lyrical themes, Hoen says, "The cool thing about no one paying attention to your band is that you do whatever you want, so I'm just writing whatever comes through me. A song like 'Stations|Your Cross' is probably incomprehensible the first few listens but might eventually start to make some impressionistic sense while 'Who Paid You?' is about as direct as anything I've ever written. It's a non-partisan gripe about corporate-owned politicians that tries to make the darkness of it all a little sadistic, maybe even sexy, if that's possible." The album's lead single, "Feeling Strange," features the line "We still like to party/But now we do it straight" and is, according to Hoen, "an ode to my sober brother and sisters, especially those who still need to get wild in unusual ways."
Having only played a handful of shows prior to quarantine, 2022 will see KIND BEAST performing regionally and releasing a second LP, Dirty Realism, by the end of the year. You Know I Used To Dance? releases December 17th on vinyl and streaming and will be preceded by the single "Feeling Strange."
—Jim Vaye Watkon, Eureka, CA 2021
There are deeper motivations for passing you this advance copy of their 10 song album—those motivations being that the band is hoping you'll consider it for inclusion in your illustrious endeavor. The band desires the help, assistance, support of a sympathetic entity. But just giving it a listen means a lot (or maybe three listens because there's all kind of melody and subliminal context tucked in there).
Let the BEAST know what you think. It can hardly wait to be set loose in the world, kindly.
Signed, Upper Management
downpeninsulaaudio.com/kindbeast
Dan Jaquint: Drums
Sean Madigan Hoen: Vocals, Guitar
Martin Rodgers: Guitar
Sean Bondareff: Bass
We still like to party
But now we do it straight
Feeling Strange
In the best of ways


New Ontario Shooters Association has gun shows in Canada. It is always best practice to confirm information. Including gun show dates, times, location, admission, concealed classes, and vendor space. Please direct any questions directly to New Ontario Shooters Association.


Sri Lanka. Tsunami 2004/5. The devastation 6 days after the tsunami hit, East Coast, Kalmunai & South Coast, Galle.
Two years on the reconstruction 2006/7 East Coast, Kalmunai.
100% of either sale or reproduction of these images go to Pahamune House Orphanage for displaced children due to this tsunami. Link at end of series.


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Q: Pyomo's parameter estimation in an ODE system with missing values in time series I have an ODE system of 7 equations for explaining a particular set of microorganisms dynamics of the form:

Where the  are the different chemical and microorganisms species involved (even sub-indexes for chemical compounds), the  are the yield coefficients and the  are the pseudo-reactions:

I am using Pyomo for the estimation of all my unknown parameters, which are basically all the yield coefficients and kinetic constants (15 in total).
The following code works perfectly when is used with complete experimental time series for each of the dynamical variables:
from pyomo.environ import *
from pyomo.dae import *

m = AbstractModel()
m.t = ContinuousSet()
m.MEAS_t = Set(within=m.t)  # Measurement times, must be subset of t
m.x1_meas = Param(m.MEAS_t)
m.x2_meas = Param(m.MEAS_t)
m.x3_meas = Param(m.MEAS_t)
m.x4_meas = Param(m.MEAS_t)
m.x5_meas = Param(m.MEAS_t)
m.x6_meas = Param(m.MEAS_t)
m.x7_meas = Param(m.MEAS_t)

m.x1 = Var(m.t,within=PositiveReals)
m.x2 = Var(m.t,within=PositiveReals)
m.x3 = Var(m.t,within=PositiveReals)
m.x4 = Var(m.t,within=PositiveReals)
m.x5 = Var(m.t,within=PositiveReals)
m.x6 = Var(m.t,within=PositiveReals)
m.x7 = Var(m.t,within=PositiveReals)

m.k1 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.k2 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.k3 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.k4 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.k5 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.k6 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.k7 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.k8 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.k9 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.y1 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.y2 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.y3 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.y4 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.y5 = Var(within=PositiveReals)
m.y6 = Var(within=PositiveReals)

m.x1dot = DerivativeVar(m.x1,wrt=m.t)
m.x2dot = DerivativeVar(m.x2,wrt=m.t)
m.x3dot = DerivativeVar(m.x3,wrt=m.t)
m.x4dot = DerivativeVar(m.x4,wrt=m.t)
m.x5dot = DerivativeVar(m.x5,wrt=m.t)
m.x6dot = DerivativeVar(m.x6,wrt=m.t)
m.x7dot = DerivativeVar(m.x7,wrt=m.t)

def _init_conditions(m):
    yield m.x1[0] == 51.963
    yield m.x2[0] == 6.289
    yield m.x3[0] == 0
    yield m.x4[0] == 6.799
    yield m.x5[0] == 0
    yield m.x6[0] == 4.08
    yield m.x7[0] == 0
m.init_conditions=ConstraintList(rule=_init_conditions)

def _x1dot(m,i):
    if i==0:
        return Constraint.Skip
    return m.x1dot[i] == - m.y1*m.k1*m.x1[i]*m.x2[i]/(m.k2+m.x1[i]) - m.y2*m.k3*m.x1[i]*m.x4[i]/(m.k4+m.x1[i])
m.x1dotcon = Constraint(m.t, rule=_x1dot)

def _x2dot(m,i):
    if i==0:
        return Constraint.Skip
    return m.x2dot[i] ==  m.k1*m.x1[i]*m.x2[i]/(m.k2+m.x1[i]) - m.k7*m.x2[i]*m.x3[i]
m.x2dotcon = Constraint(m.t, rule=_x2dot)

def _x3dot(m,i):
    if i==0:
        return Constraint.Skip
    return m.x3dot[i] ==  m.y3*m.k1*m.x1[i]*m.x2[i]/(m.k2+m.x1[i]) - m.y4*m.k5*m.x3[i]*m.x6[i]/(m.k6+m.x3[i])
m.x3dotcon = Constraint(m.t, rule=_x3dot)

def _x4dot(m,i):
    if i==0:
        return Constraint.Skip
    return m.x4dot[i] == m.k3*m.x1[i]*m.x4[i]/(m.k4+m.x1[i]) - m.k8*m.x4[i]*m.x3[i]
m.x4dotcon = Constraint(m.t, rule=_x4dot)

def _x5dot(m,i):
    if i==0:
        return Constraint.Skip
    return m.x5dot[i] == m.y5*m.k3*m.x1[i]*m.x4[i]/(m.k4+m.x1[i])
m.x5dotcon = Constraint(m.t, rule=_x5dot)

def _x6dot(m,i):
    if i==0:
        return Constraint.Skip
    return m.x6dot[i] == m.k5*m.x3[i]*m.x6[i]/(m.k6+m.x3[i]) - m.k9*m.x6[i]*m.x7[i]
m.x6dotcon = Constraint(m.t, rule=_x6dot)

def _x7dot(m,i):
    if i==0:
        return Constraint.Skip
    return m.x7dot[i] == m.y6*m.k5*m.x3[i]*m.x6[i]/(m.k6+m.x3[i])
m.x7dotcon = Constraint(m.t, rule=_x7dot)

def _obj(m):
    return sum((m.x1[i]-m.x1_meas[i])**2+(m.x2[i]-m.x2_meas[i])**2+(m.x3[i]-m.x3_meas[i])**2+(m.x4[i]-m.x4_meas[i])**2+(m.x5[i]-m.x5_meas[i])**2+(m.x6[i]-m.x6_meas[i])**2+(m.x7[i]-m.x7_meas[i])**2 for i in m.MEAS_t)
m.obj = Objective(rule=_obj)

m.pprint()

instance = m.create_instance('exp.dat')
instance.t.pprint()

discretizer = TransformationFactory('dae.collocation')
discretizer.apply_to(instance,nfe=30)#,ncp=3)

solver=SolverFactory('ipopt')

results = solver.solve(instance,tee=True)

However, I am trying to run the same estimation routine in another experimental data that have missing values at the end of one or maximum two time series of some of the dynamical variables.
In other words, these complete experimental data looks like (in the .dat file):
set t := 0  6   12  18  24  30  36  42  48  54  60  66  72  84  96  120 144;
set MEAS_t := 0 6   12  18  24  30  36  42  48  54  60  66  72  84  96  120 144;
param x1_meas :=
0   51.963
6   43.884
12  24.25
18  26.098
24  11.871
30  4.607
36  1.714
42  4.821
48  5.409
54  3.701
60  3.696
66  1.544
72  4.428
84  1.086
96  2.337
120 2.837
144 3.486
;
param x2_meas :=
0   6.289
6   6.242
12  7.804
18  7.202
24  6.48
30  5.833
36  6.644
42  5.741
48  4.568
54  4.252
60  5.603
66  5.167
72  4.399
84  4.773
96  4.801
120 3.866
144 3.847
;
param x3_meas :=
0   0
6   2.97
12  9.081
18  9.62
24  6.067
30  11.211
36  16.213
42  10.215
48  20.106
54  22.492
60  5.637
66  5.636
72  13.85
84  4.782
96  9.3
120 4.267
144 7.448
;
param x4_meas :=
0   6.799
6   7.73
12  7.804
18  8.299
24  8.208
30  8.523
36  8.507
42  8.656
48  8.49
54  8.474
60  8.203
66  8.127
72  8.111
84  8.064
96  6.845
120 6.721
144 6.162
;
param x5_meas :=
0   0
6   0.267
12  0.801
18  1.256
24  1.745
30  5.944
36  3.246
42  7.787
48  7.991
54  6.943
60  8.593
66  8.296
72  6.85
84  8.021
96  7.667
120 7.209
144 8.117
;
param x6_meas :=
0   4.08
6   4.545
12  4.784
18  4.888
24  5.293
30  5.577
36  5.802
42  5.967
48  6.386
54  6.115
60  6.625
66  6.835
72  6.383
84  6.605
96  5.928
120 5.354
144 4.975
;
param x7_meas :=
0   0
6   0.152
12  1.616
18  0.979
24  4.033
30  5.121
36  2.759
42  3.541
48  4.278
54  4.141
60  6.139
66  3.219
72  5.319
84  4.328
96  3.621
120 4.208
144 5.93
;

While one of my incomplete data sets could have all time series complete, but one like this:
param x6_meas :=
0   4.08
6   4.545
12  4.784
18  4.888
24  5.293
30  5.577
36  5.802
42  5.967
48  6.386
54  6.115
60  6.625
66  6.835
72  6.383
84  6.605
96  5.928
120 5.354
144 .
;

I have knowledge that one can specify to Pyomo to take the derivative of certain variables with respect to a different time serie. However, after tried it, it hadn't worked, and I guess that is because that these are coupled ODE. So basically my question is if there is a way to overcome this issue in Pyomo.
Thanks in advance.

A: I think all you need to do is slightly modify your objective function like this:
def _obj(m):
    sum1 = sum((m.x1[i]-m.x1_meas[i])**2 for i in m.MEAS_t if i in m.x1_meas.keys())
    sum2 = sum((m.x2[i]-m.x2_meas[i])**2 for i in m.MEAS_t if i in m.x2_meas.keys())
    sum3 = sum((m.x3[i]-m.x3_meas[i])**2 for i in m.MEAS_t if i in m.x3_meas.keys())
    sum4 = sum((m.x4[i]-m.x4_meas[i])**2 for i in m.MEAS_t if i in m.x4_meas.keys())
    sum5 = sum((m.x5[i]-m.x5_meas[i])**2 for i in m.MEAS_t if i in m.x5_meas.keys())
    sum6 = sum((m.x6[i]-m.x6_meas[i])**2 for i in m.MEAS_t if i in m.x6_meas.keys())
    sum7 = sum((m.x7[i]-m.x7_meas[i])**2 for i in m.MEAS_t if i in m.x7_meas.keys())
    return sum1+sum2+sum3+sum4+sum5+sum6+sum7
m.obj = Objective(rule=_obj)

This double checks that i is a valid index for each set of measurements before adding that index to the sum. If you knew apriori which measurement sets were missing data then you could simplify this function by only doing this check on those sets and summing over the others like you were before.

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text:
from __future__ import with_statement

import contextlib
import itertools
import mock
import os
import pkg_resources
import ssl
import sys
import tempfile
import threading
import time
import traceback
import unittest
import urllib

try:
    import json
except ImportError:
    import simplejson as json

from wsgiref.simple_server import make_server, WSGIServer

try:
    from urlparse import parse_qs
except Exception:
    from cgi import parse_qs

from dropbox.rest import RESTClientObject, SDK_VERSION, ErrorResponse, ProperHTTPSConnection
from dropbox.six import b

SERVER_CERT_FILE = pkg_resources.resource_filename(__name__, 'server.crt')
SERVER_KEY_FILE = pkg_resources.resource_filename(__name__, 'server.key')

def clean_qs(d):
    return dict((k, v[0] if len(v) == 1 else v) for (k, v) in d.iteritems())

def json_dumpb(data):
    toret = json.dumps(data)
    if sys.version_info >= (3,):
        toret = toret.encode('utf8')
    return toret

class TestProperHTTPSConnection(unittest.TestCase):

    @contextlib.contextmanager
    def listen_server(self, routes):
        HOST = "localhost"
        PORT = 8080

        def catch_exception(call):
            def new(*n, **kw):
                try:
                    call()
                except Exception:
                    traceback.print_exc()
            return new

        can_connect = threading.Event()

        @catch_exception
        def run_thread():
            time_to_die = [False]

            def simple_app(environ, start_response):
                path = environ['PATH_INFO']

                if path == '/die':
                    time_to_die[0] = True
                    start_response('200 OK', [('Content-type', 'text/plain')])
                    return [b('dead')]

                try:
                    result = routes[path]
                except KeyError:
                    start_response(
                        '404 NOT FOUND', [('Content-type', 'text/plain')])
                    return [b('NOT FOUND')]
                else:
                    start_response('200 OK', [('Content-type', 'text/plain')])
                    return [result]

            class SecureWSGIServer(WSGIServer):

                def get_request(self):
                    socket, client_address = WSGIServer.get_request(self)
                    socket = ssl.wrap_socket(socket,
                                             server_side=True,
                                             certfile=SERVER_CERT_FILE,
                                             keyfile=SERVER_KEY_FILE)
                    return socket, client_address

            server = make_server(
                HOST, PORT, simple_app, server_class=SecureWSGIServer)
            try:
                can_connect.set()
                while not time_to_die[0]:
                    server.handle_request()
            finally:
                server.server_close()

        t = threading.Thread(target=run_thread)
        t.start()
        try:
            a = ProperHTTPSConnection(
                HOST, PORT, trusted_cert_file=SERVER_CERT_FILE)
            can_connect.wait()
            yield a
        finally:
            a.close()
            try:
                urllib.urlopen("https://localhost:%d/die" % PORT).close()
            except Exception:
                traceback.print_exc()
            t.join()

    def test_basic(self):
        path = "/"
        result = b("sup")
        with self.listen_server({path: result}) as a:
            a.connect()
            a.request("GET", path)
            response = a.getresponse()
            self.assertEqual(response.read(), result)

    def test_basic_unicode(self):
        path = u"/\u4545"
        result = b("sup")
        with self.listen_server({path: result}) as a:
            a.connect()
            # URLs can't have unicode in them,
            # they have to be quoted by urllib.quote
            with self.assertRaises(Exception):
                a.request("GET", path)

class TestGet(unittest.TestCase):

    def test_basic(self):
        json_data = {'foo': 'bar', 'baz': 42}
        url = 'https://api.dropbox.com/metadata'

        # setup mocks
        response = mock.Mock()
        response.status = 200
        response.read.return_value = json_dumpb(json_data)

        conn = mock.Mock()
        conn.getresponse.return_value = response

        mock_http_connect = mock.Mock()
        mock_http_connect.return_value = conn

        # invoke code
        ret = RESTClientObject(http_connect=mock_http_connect).GET(url)

        # check code
        mock_http_connect.assert_called_with('api.dropbox.com', 443)
        conn.request.assert_called_with('GET', url, None,
                                        {'User-Agent': 'OfficialDropboxPythonSDK/' + SDK_VERSION})
        conn.getresponse.assert_called_with()
        response.read.assert_called_with()

        self.assertEqual(ret, json_data)

    def test_non_200(self):
        json_data = {'error': 'bar', 'user_error': 42}
        url = 'https://api.dropbox.com/metadata'
        reason = 1
        status = 304
        headers = {'sup': 'there'}
        body = json_dumpb(json_data)

        # setup mocks
        response = mock.Mock()
        response.status = status
        response.read.return_value = body
        response.reason = reason
        response.getheaders.return_value = headers

        conn = mock.Mock()
        conn.getresponse.return_value = response

        mock_http_connect = mock.Mock()
        mock_http_connect.return_value = conn

        # invoke code
        try:
            RESTClientObject(http_connect=mock_http_connect).GET(url)
        except ErrorResponse as e:
            self.assertEqual(e.status, 304)
            self.assertEqual(e.error_msg, json_data['error'])
            self.assertEqual(e.user_error_msg, json_data['user_error'])
            self.assertEqual(e.reason, reason)
            self.assertEqual(e.headers, headers)
            self.assertEqual(e.body, json_data)

        # check code
        mock_http_connect.assert_called_with('api.dropbox.com', 443)
        conn.request.assert_called_with('GET', url, None,
                                        {'User-Agent': 'OfficialDropboxPythonSDK/' + SDK_VERSION})
        conn.getresponse.assert_called_with()
        response.read.assert_called_with()

    def test_crazy_unicode(self):
        json_data = {'foo': 'bar', 'baz': 42}
        url = u'https://api.dropbox.com/metadata\u4545\u6f22/\u8a9e'

        # setup mocks
        response = mock.Mock()
        response.status = 200
        response.read.return_value = json_dumpb(json_data)

        conn = mock.Mock()
        conn.getresponse.return_value = response

        mock_http_connect = mock.Mock()
        mock_http_connect.return_value = conn

        # invoke code
        ret = RESTClientObject(http_connect=mock_http_connect).GET(url)

        # check code
        mock_http_connect.assert_called_with('api.dropbox.com', 443)
        conn.request.assert_called_with('GET', url, None,
                                        {'User-Agent': 'OfficialDropboxPythonSDK/' + SDK_VERSION})
        conn.getresponse.assert_called_with()
        response.read.assert_called_with()

        self.assertEqual(ret, json_data)

class TestPost(unittest.TestCase):

    def test_basic(self):
        json_data = {'foo': 'bar', 'baz': 42}
        url = 'https://api.dropbox.com/metadata'

        # setup mocks
        response = mock.Mock()
        response.status = 200
        response.read.return_value = json_dumpb(json_data)

        conn = mock.Mock()
        conn.getresponse.return_value = response

        mock_http_connect = mock.Mock()
        mock_http_connect.return_value = conn

        # invoke code
        ret = RESTClientObject(http_connect=mock_http_connect).POST(url)

        # check code
        mock_http_connect.assert_called_with('api.dropbox.com', 443)
        conn.request.assert_called_with('POST', url, None,
                                        {'User-Agent': 'OfficialDropboxPythonSDK/' + SDK_VERSION})
        conn.getresponse.assert_called_with()
        response.read.assert_called_with()

        self.assertEqual(ret, json_data)

    def _post_params(self, params):
        json_data = {'foo': 'bar', 'baz': 42}
        url = 'https://api.dropbox.com/metadata'
        post_params = params

        # setup mocks
        response = mock.Mock()
        response.status = 200
        response.read.return_value = json_dumpb(json_data)

        conn = mock.Mock()
        conn.getresponse.return_value = response

        mock_http_connect = mock.Mock()
        mock_http_connect.return_value = conn

        # invoke code
        ret = RESTClientObject(http_connect=mock_http_connect).POST(
            url, params=post_params)

        # check code
        mock_http_connect.assert_called_with('api.dropbox.com', 443)
        conn.request.assert_called_with('POST', url, mock.ANY,
                                        {'User-Agent': 'OfficialDropboxPythonSDK/' + SDK_VERSION,
                                         'Content-type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded'})
        self.assertEqual(clean_qs(parse_qs(conn.request.call_args[0][2])),
                         post_params)

        conn.getresponse.assert_called_with()
        response.read.assert_called_with()

        self.assertEqual(ret, json_data)

    def test_post_params(self):
        self._post_params({'quux': 'is', 'a': 'horse'})

    def test_post_params_crazy_unicode_values(self):
        # Python 2 can't handle unicode in the key name
        self._post_params({u'quux': 'is\u4545', 'a': 'horse\u4545'})

class TestPut(unittest.TestCase):

    def test_body(self):
        json_data = {'foo': 'bar', 'baz': 42}
        url = 'https://api.dropbox.com/metadata'
        post_params = {'quux': 'is', 'a': 'horse'}

        # setup mocks
        response = mock.Mock()
        response.status = 200

        conn = mock.Mock()
        conn.getresponse.return_value = response

        mock_http_connect = mock.Mock()
        mock_http_connect.return_value = conn

        fd, path = tempfile.mkstemp()
        os.unlink(path)
        with os.fdopen(fd, 'wb+') as f:
            f.writelines(itertools.repeat(b("a5"), int(16 * 1024 / 2)))
            f.seek(0)

            # invoke code
            ret = RESTClientObject(
                http_connect=mock_http_connect).PUT(url, body=f,
                                                    raw_response=True)

            # check code
            mock_http_connect.assert_called_with('api.dropbox.com', 443)
            conn.request.assert_called_with('PUT', url, "",
                                            {'User-Agent': 'OfficialDropboxPythonSDK/' + SDK_VERSION,
                                             'Content-Length': str(16 * 1024)})
            sent = b('').join(a[0][0] for a in conn.send.call_args_list)
            self.assertEqual(sent, b("a5") * int(16 * 1024 / 2))

            conn.getresponse.assert_called_with()
            assert ret is response


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text:
package com.aquarianz.aqlib.marketdata;

import com.aquarianz.aqlib.serialization.AqSerializable;
import com.aquarianz.aqlib.serialization.ReadArchive;
import com.aquarianz.aqlib.serialization.WriteArchive;

public class Stock extends Instrument {

    public static final String TYPE = "Stock";
    public static final Stock PROTOTYPE = new Stock();

    protected String code;
    protected String exchange;
    protected String description;
    protected String industry;

    // Protected constructor needed by serialization
    protected Stock() {
    }

    public Stock(
            Long id,
            String code,
            String exchange,
            String description,
            String industry) {
        super(id);
        this.code = code;
        this.exchange = exchange;
        this.description = description;
        this.industry = industry;
    }

    @Override
    public String toString() {
        return "Stock." + code;
    }

    @Override
    public InstrumentType getType() {
        return InstrumentType.STOCK;
    }

    public String getCode() {
        return code;
    }

    public String getExchange() {
        return exchange;
    }

    public String getDescription() {
        return description;
    }

    public String getIndustry() {
        return industry;
    }

    @Override
    public AqSerializable createInstance() {
        return new Stock();
    }

    @Override
    public void getTypeHierarchy(StringBuilder types) {
        types.append(TYPE);
    }

    // Boilerplate code
    @Override
    public void writeTo(WriteArchive archive) {
        // Superclass must go first
        super.writeTo(archive);
        // Then subclass
        archive.beginTransaction(TYPE);
        internalWriteTo(archive);
        archive.endTransaction();
    }

    // Boilerplate code
    @Override
    public void readFrom(ReadArchive archive) {
        // Superclass must go first
        super.readFrom(archive);
        // Then subclass
        archive.beginTransaction(TYPE);
        internalReadFrom(archive);
        archive.endTransaction();
    }

    private void internalWriteTo(WriteArchive archive) {
        archive.writeString("code", code);
        archive.writeString("exchange", exchange);
        archive.writeString("description", description);
        archive.writeString("industry", industry);
    }

    private void internalReadFrom(ReadArchive archive) {
        code = archive.readString("code");
        exchange = archive.readString("exchange");
        description = archive.readString("description");
        industry = archive.readString("industry");
    }
}


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text:
Věra Čáslavská, née le  à Prague et morte le  dans la même ville, est une gymnaste tchécoslovaque, septuple championne olympique et vedette dans son sport des Jeux à Tokyo 1964 comme à Mexico 1968. En  à Amsterdam, lors de la finale des championnats d'Europe, elle obtient les premiers 10 de l'histoire de la gymnastique artistique féminine, à la poutre et au sol.

Biographie

Débutant sur la scène internationale lors des mondiaux de 1958, elle remporte sa première médaille avec l'argent par équipes. Elle est la grande vedette de la gymnastique artistique féminine aux Jeux olympiques, en 1964 à Tokyo (trois médailles d'or et une en argent) et en 1968 à Mexico (quatre médailles d'or et deux en argent).

Palmarès

Jeux olympiques
 Mexico 1968
   Médaille d'or au concours général
  Médaille d'or aux barres asymétriques
  Médaille d'or au saut de cheval
  Médaille d'or au sol
  Médaille d'argent à la poutre
  Médaille d'argent par équipes

 Tokyo 1964
  Médaille d'or au concours général
  Médaille d'or à la poutre
  Médaille d'or au saut de cheval
  Médaille d'argent par équipes

 Rome 1960
  Médaille d'argent par équipes

Championnats du monde
 Dortmund 1966
  Médaille d'or au concours général
  Médaille d'or par équipes
  Médaille d'or au saut de cheval
  Médaille d'argent à la poutre
  Médaille d'argent au sol

 Prague 1962
  Médaille d'or au saut de cheval
  Médaille d'argent au concours général
  Médaille d'argent par équipes
  Médaille de bronze au sol

 Moscou 1958
  Médaille d'argent par équipes

Championnats d'Europe
 Amsterdam 1967
  Médaille d'or au concours général
  Médaille d'or au saut de cheval
  Médaille d'or aux barres asymétriques
  Médaille d'or au sol
  Médaille d'or à la poutre

 Sofia 1965
  Médaille d'or au concours général
  Médaille d'or au saut de cheval
  Médaille d'or aux barres asymétriques
  Médaille d'or au sol
  Médaille d'or à la poutre

 Leipzig 1961
  Médaille de bronze au concours général
  Médaille de bronze au sol
  au saut de cheval
  aux barres asymétriques
  à la poutre

 Cracovie 1959
  Médaille d'or à la poutre
  Médaille d'argent au saut de cheval

Références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Sportifs les plus médaillés aux Jeux olympiques
 Liste des gymnastes artistiques les plus médaillés aux Jeux olympiques

Liens externes

Naissance en mai 1942
Naissance à Prague
Gymnaste artistique féminine tchécoslovaque
Gymnaste artistique féminine aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 1960
Gymnaste artistique féminine aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 1964
Gymnaste artistique féminine aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 1968
Championne olympique de gymnastique artistique
Championne olympique tchécoslovaque
Championne du monde de gymnastique artistique
Championne d'Europe de gymnastique artistique
Médaillée d'argent olympique tchécoslovaque
Dissident tchécoslovaque
Membre du Comité international olympique
Récipiendaire de l'ordre du Soleil levant
Décès à Prague
Décès à 74 ans
Mort d'un cancer du pancréas
Mort d'un cancer en Tchéquie
Décès en août 2016

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Winner of both the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Avery Fisher Prize, American violinist Pamela Frank has appeared with the Berlin, Los Angeles, and New York Philharmonic orchestras; Chicago, San Francisco, and National symphony orchestras, as well as the Orchestre National de France. As a chamber musician, she works regularly with Peter Serkin, Yo-Yo Ma, and Tabea Zimmermann. She has recorded Dvořák's Violin Concerto with the Czech Philharmonic, Brahms's violin sonatas with Peter Serkin, Mozart's complete violin concertos with David Zinman and Zurich's Tonhalle Orchestra, and a Schubert album and Beethoven's violin sonata cycle with Claude Frank. A noted pedagogue, Ms. Frank presents master classes and adjudicates major competitions throughout the world. She is also on the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music, her alma mater, where she studied under Szymon Goldberg and Jaime Laredo. Pamela Frank made her New York Philharmonic debut in October 1994 performing Dvořák's Violin Concerto, led by Leonard Slatkin; most recently she appeared with the Orchestra in November 1995 performing Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3, led by André Previn.
Yefim Bronfman's commanding technique, power, and exceptional lyrical gifts are consistently acknowledged by the press and audiences alike.
In celebration of Yuri Temirkanov's 80th birthday, Mr. Bronfman's began the 2018–19 season on a European tour with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, followed by a Scandinavian tour with Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Yefim Bronfman's orchestral concerts in Europe include the Orchestre national de France, London Philharmonic Orchestra, WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Berlin Philharmonic, and Vienna Philharmonic on tour. In the US he returns to the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestras, The Cleveland Orchestra, and the Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati, San Francisco, and Dallas symphony orchestras. He performs recitals in New York (at Carnegie Hall), Berkeley, Stanford, Aspen, Madrid, Geneva, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich, Berlin, Naples, and Rome, and on tour in the spring with mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kozena.
Mr. Bronfman has given numerous solo recitals in North America, Europe, and Asia, including acclaimed debuts at Carnegie Hall (1989) and Avery Fisher (now David Geffen) Hall (1993). In 1991 he gave a series of joint recitals with Isaac Stern in Russia, marking Mr. Bronfman's first public performances there since his immigration to Israel at age 15. That same year he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, and in 2010 he received Northwestern University's Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance.
Born in Tashkent in the Soviet Union, Yefim Bronfman immigrated to Israel in 1973, where he studied with pianist Arie Vardi, head of the Rubin Academy of Music at Tel Aviv University. He also studied at The Juilliard School, Marlboro School of Music, and the Curtis Institute of Music, under Rudolf Firkušný, Leon Fleisher, and Rudolf Serkin. He is a 2015 recipient of an honorary doctorate from the Manhattan School of Music.
Renée Fleming is one of the most acclaimed singers of our time. In 2013 President Obama awarded her the National Medal of Arts. A four-time Grammy Award winner, she has sung for momentous occasions, ranging from the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony to Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. In 2014 she became the first classical artist ever to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl.
Ms. Fleming earned a 2018 Tony Award nomination for her appearance in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel on Broadway. Heard on the soundtracks of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and the 2018 Oscar winner for Best Picture, The Shape of Water, she also provided the singing voice of Julianne Moore in the film Bel Canto. Ms. Fleming's 2018–19 tour schedule includes concerts in Boston, Chicago, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Paris. This June she will make her London theater debut in The Light in the Piazza at Royal Festival Hall.
As artistic advisor to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Ms. Fleming spearheads a collaboration with the NIH focused on the science connecting music, wellness, and the brain. She has given 18 presentations with scientists and practitioners across the country on this subject over the past year.


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Filmografia parziale

Cinema
 Ailsa, regia di Paddy Breathnach (1994)
 Perrier's Bounty, regia di Ian Fitzgibbon (2009)
 The Raven, regia di James McTeigue (2012)
 Io prima di te (Me Before You), regia di Thea Sharrock (2016)
 Maria regina di Scozia (Mary Queen of Scots), regia di Josie Rourke (2018)
 Downton Abbey, regia di Michael Engler (2019)
Downton Abbey II - Una nuova era (Downton Abbey II: A New Era), regia di Simon Curtis (2022)

Televisione
 Paths to Freedom – serie TV, 6 episodi (2000)
 Conspiracy - Soluzione finale (Conspiracy), regia di Frank Pierson – film TV (2001)
 Nord e Sud (North & South), regia di Brian Percival – miniserie TV (2004)
 Downton Abbey – serie TV, 52 episodi (2010-2015)
 Un felice Natale in stile Murdoch, speciale natalizio  de I misteri di Murdoch (2015)
 Requiem – serie TV, 6 episodi (2018)

Doppiatori italiani
Nelle versioni in italiano delle opere in cui ha recitato, Brendan Coyle è stato doppiato da:
Massimo Rossi in Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey II - Una nuova era
Stefano Alessandroni in Requiem, Maria regina di Scozia
Massimo Bitossi in Nord e Sud
Paolo Marchese in Io prima di te

Collegamenti esterni

Laurence Olivier Award alla miglior performance in un ruolo non protagonista


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Margaret's lifetime of service
Long-serving volunteer, Margaret Lay has retired after almost four decades of service.
Long-serving volunteer with the Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), Margaret Lay has been presented with a prestigious award in recognition of almost four decades of service to the mothers, babies and families of Western Australia.
The 88 year-old Mrs Lay was today presented with a Volunteer Service Award by Minister for Seniors and Volunteering, the Hon Paul Miles MLA as part of a special ceremony held at the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia.
For 38 years, Margaret has been a dedicated volunteer; providing support to families following the loss of a baby, as well as clothes, blankets and essentials to disadvantaged women and newborns.
She retired from her position as volunteer co-ordinator in March 2016 but said it had been a "magic journey".
"Today's award is very humbling and makes me wonder where all the years have gone," she said. "When I look at the final result, I think that is reward in itself. It's been an enormous piece of my life and I've loved it all and I feel very proud of what it's achieved."
WIRF Volunteer Coordinator, Jenny Reid said that during her time, Margaret had put together thousands of 'grief packs' to provide information, support and comfort to families through the hospital's perinatal loss service and established a group of volunteers who knit and sew clothing for baby bundles that are given to parents in need.
"We are so proud of Margaret's work and dedication to the mums and babies at King Edward over the years," Ms Reid said.
"Margaret's dedication has been a fantastic example for our family of volunteers who provide critical support services across a range of departments and services including the hospital café and gift shop, op shop, perinatal loss service, social work, physiotherapy, the Centenary Clinic and nurseries. Her award could not be more deserved."
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Lots of new things in our house lately... this is one of the letters for the girls' room that I decorated last night. And then Noah undecorated them this morning and I had to redecorate them... oy, toddlers!
So pretty! Did you paint the letter too?


ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and LGT Group have signed an agreement on the sale of LGT Bank Deutschland.
The private bank Delbrück Bethmann Maffei, which belongs to the Dutch group ABN AMRO, is taking over 100 percent of the shares in LGT Bank Deutschland, a 100% subsidiary of LGT Group. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The acquisition is subject to the approval of the supervisory and cartel authorities and is expected to be completed by the end of 2011. Moreover, both companies have signed a cooperation agreement in the area of products. This will allow clients of Delbrück Bethmann Maffei AG access to the invest-ment competence and opportunities offered by LGT.
H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein, LGT Group CEO, said: "By selling to Delbrück Bethmann Maffei AG, we have found a good solution for the clients and employees of LGT Bank Deutschland, one that offers long-term sustainable prospects. It is important for our clients that they can continue to use LGT products in future as they have done in the past. I want to thank our employees in Germany for their contribution to the success of LGT Group and for their excellent work in recent years."


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Верхня межа вибуховості, верхня вибухова межа (М.в.в.) (; , ) — максимальна об'ємна концентрація горючого вуглеводневого газу в газоповітряній суміші, за якої подальше збільшення вмісту вуглеводневого газу робить суміш невибуховою під дією джерела запалювання (підвищення температури).

М.в.в. характеризується кількістю повітря (кисню), недостатньою для перебігу реакції горіння з вибухом чи без нього. Струмінь горючого газу з концентрацією понад М.в.в., надходячи в повітря і змішуючись з ним, згорає спокійним полум'ям. Значина М.в.в. залежить від тиску; для метану в суміші з повітрям М.в.в. становить ~15,2 %.

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